Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
Salary range: €13.85
Experience: 1 years ‘experience in relevant childcare role / Education: Minimum FETAC Level 5 in Childcare/Early Years Educator
Closing date: Fri, 27 Jan 2023
Description:
SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of over 12,000 volunteers and 700 staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas.
The Role:
We are currently looking to recruit a Childcare Worker to join our Southeast team in St Joseph’s Childcare Centre Lower Yellow Road, Bally Bricken, Waterford. The post holder will have responsibility to provide quality early childhood care and education to children and to guide and supervise children in a safe and caring environment. Working closely with the Senior Childcare Workers, Managers and the other team members, the Childcare Worker is a key support to specified children and ensures the safety, security and well-being of all children in their care.
Candidate Requirements:
A minimum FETAC Level 5 in Childcare/Early Years Educator.
Knowledge of Aisteoir, Siolta, Better start programmes and aim.
1 years ‘experience in relevant childcare role.
Good knowledge of underlying principles in early years education.
Desired but not essential:
FETAC Level 6 would be an advantage.
A degree in Early Childcare or Early Years Educator or equivalent.
Why work with SVP?
SVP Benefits
23 days annual leave for all staff; Additional day’s leave at 5, 10, 15 & 20 years, with a cap of 27 annual leave days.
Pension: 5% employer and employee contribution with an option to increase to 7%.
2 discretionary days (Good Friday & Christmas Eve)
Group discount for Hospital Saturday Fund (HSF)
Paid Sick Leave (following probation period with entitlement increasing with length of service)
Education Support for job relevant courses
Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave (18 weeks full maternity leave pay for staff with more than 12 months service & 2 weeks full paternity leave pay for staff with more than 12 months service
Life Appreciation Recognition: Additional one-off 5 days annual leave allocated in year that 25-, 30-, 35- & 40-years’ service achieved, plus €250 voucher
Life Assurance – four times annual salary
Employee Assistance Programme
Christmas Voucher: €250 voucher for all staff (subject to terms of policy)
Retirement: Staff with 10+ years’ service will receive a €250 voucher on retirement
Hybrid/Flexible Working Available
SVP support and embrace Flexible Working, including working from home, in line with the SVP Flexible Working Policy, where appropriate and subject to role requirements.
Appointment is subject to Garda Vetting and satisfactory references. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted.
SVP is an Equal Opportunities Employer