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Childcare Assistant - Ballinamoney Childcare

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    COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT CHILDCARE NETWORK LIMITED
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    Ref: #CES-2409481
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    BALLINAMONEY CHILDCARE, Ballynamona, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, A82 X263
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    No of positions: 1
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    Community Employment Programme
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    19.5 hours per week
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    Community Employment Programme Rates
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    Published On: 28 Aug 2025
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    Closing On: 09 Oct 2025

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.

Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.



Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career. 

Duties include 
Responsibility for Children	Enhancing the child’s whole development within an environment of encouragement, under the direction of the Playgroup Leader.
	Develop and foster the child’s self-confidence and self- esteem through playgroup activities.
	Prepare materials/activities to help children learn through play.
	Assist & supervise children while at play
	Assist in homework Supervision if working in the after-school setting.


Key Task	Skills
Health and Safety	Ensuring the safety and well-being of all children at all times
	Ensuring Health & Safety standards are met
	Co-operate in fire drills, exits, check attendance records

Key Task 	Skills
Cleaning of Facility	Assist in the care and maintenance of equipment
	To set up and clear away of daily activities, ensuring Health & Safety standards are met.
	Assist in the cleaning rotas and maintain a healthy environment for the children in the kitchen area, toilets & play areas.


Key Task 	Skills
Other Duties	Attend meetings as appropriate with agreement from the General Manager
	Help maintain records/reports.
	Assist in school collection of children if working in the after-school setting
	Attend appropriate training necessary for the job
	Assist in out of school camps run to facilitate school holidays & in service days
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