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Job Title: Early Years Practitioner
Location: Dublin 15 – Ashleigh House
Reports to: Early Learning & Childcare Team Leader
Hours: 35 hours per week
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: From €15.21 - €18 p/h (depending on qualifications & experience)
Job Code: HR/DUB/SDL/EYP/0823
Purpose: To work alongside our committed Early Years & Childcare professionals, to deliver a holistic child-centred program under the guidance of the National Quality Frameworks, Aistear and Síolta in line with Child Care Regulations (the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016.
Coolmine is a leading drug and alcohol treatment centre providing community, day and residential services to men and women and families with problematic substance use since 1973. Coolmine believes that everyone should have the opportunity to overcome addiction and lead a fulfilled and productive life.
Coolmine provides a residential addiction treatment service for women and their children. An integral part of the service is the onsite dedicated Early Years and Pre-school Service which is accessible to all parents participating in the programme. Mothers can feel safe in the knowledge that whilst they are engaging in our programme, their child is being looked after in a safe, secure, caring and nurturing environment. We are now seeking a Childcare Support Worker to assist the childcare service where needed. The childcare worker must be flexible to suit the service needs and adhere to all childcare policies while providing a quality service.
Role Responsibilities: (Include, but not limited to)
· To provide excellence in role modelling best practice
· Candidate must be able to work and support our young babies as well as other age groups.
· To maintain professional boundaries
· To follow the childcare policies, in line with the government guidance and statutory requirements. This also includes Coolmine policies and procedures.
· To facilitate the role of a Key person for a cohort of children. This involves facilitating 1:1 Key Person- Parent consultations, preparing learning stories/observations and assessments of learning.
· To support and assist in the provision of high – quality Early Years care and learning to children aged 0-6 years of age, in a therapeutic community setting.
· Provide the children with, reciprocal interactions with children.
· Support activities to benefit the child while delivering a play-based approach.
· Support children’s holistic development.
· Contribute to the process of Observation & Documentation- Including learning stories and Conducting observations & learning stories for children.
· Build effective forms of Communication among team members
· Liaise with the parents, staff and the inter-agency team where possible. Delivering, a holistic approach that caters for the children accessing the Early Years Preschool & Baby-room.
· Engage with opportunities to upskill and access relevant training.
· Engage with Team Meetings and reflective practice.
· To be flexible and adaptable to suit the service needs when required.
· Practice and follow expected hygiene practices involving, good hand hygiene and using Personal Protective Equipment.
Person Specification
Education;
· Candidates must hold a minimum of FETAC/QQI level 6 Early Years qualification from a recognised body however a level 6/7/8 desired.
· Professional certification in Children’s First, First Aid and Hand hygiene to be completed during recruitment or induction.
Competences Required
· Good interpersonal skills.
· Must be a team player
· Clear written and verbal communication skills.
· Committed to meeting the needs of vulnerable children and parents
Personal Attributes
· Integrity, honesty, confidentiality and builds trust with others.
· Ability to foster and nurture reciprocal interactions with children.
· Team player and with flexible approach
· Respect for the values and ethos of Coolmine Therapeutic Community
Application Process
Coolmine Therapeutic Community is an equal opportunities employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: €15.21-€18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:
- FETAC/QQI Level 6 Early Years Qualification (required)
Work authorisation:
- Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/08/2023
Reference ID: HR/DUB/SDL/EYP/0823
