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Playworker

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    Ref: #JOB-2415329
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    Club Spraoi, Our Lady of Lourdes , Ballinlough Road, Co. Cork, T12 RR98
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    No of positions: 1
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    39 hours per week
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    34000.00 Euro Annually
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    Published On: 07 Oct 2025
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    Closing On: 04 Nov 2025

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Club Spraoi Ltd

Location:
Our Lady of Lourdes, Ballinlough, County Cork 
Ballinlough Road, Cork, T12 RR98

Full job description

Position: Playworker

Duties of the role: 
	Supervise and support children during play, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and enjoyment at all times.
	Encourage children’s independence, self-confidence, and positive social interaction through creative and engaging play activities.
	Plan, organise, and lead a variety of age-appropriate activities that promote physical, social, and language development.
	Provide play areas and prepare materials and equipment for a wide range of activities.
	Ensure all activities and environments comply with Health and Safety standards and organisational policies.
	Promote positive communication by listening to and engaging in respectful dialogue with children, intervening sensitively when needed.
	Maintain a clean and safe environment, ensuring all toys and equipment are hygienic, safe, and free of damage.
	Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver a nurturing, inclusive, and engaging play environment.
	Carry out any other reasonable duties as required to support the smooth running of the service.

Requirements: 
 Minimum of 1 year’s experience working with children, including experience in early learning, preschool, or after-school settings.
 Experience supporting children’s health, safety, nutrition, and overall wellbeing.
 QQI Level 5 or 6 in Early Learning and Care, Childcare, or a related field (or currently working towards completion).
 Tusla Children First training (any relevant module) is an advantage.
 Ability to plan and supervise engaging play activities for children aged 4–12 years.
 Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
 Understanding of GDPR and confidentiality principles is an advantage.
 Flexibility to work across different locations in Cork City and County if required.

The successful candidate will be motivated, caring, and knowledgeable about the childcare industry, with experience supporting children’s wellbeing and development. 

Aged Childcare Setting.
Annual Salary €34.000
Working Hours: 39 hours in total per week. Breakfast Club runs from 7am- 8:45am, After School 12:30pm-6:15pm. Non Contact Work may be required outside of Breakfast Club & After School Club also. 

To Apply:
Please forward your CV and cover letter to hr@clubspraoi.ie. 
Two references will be required and the successful applicant will be subject to Garda Vetting.
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  • Experienced [Non-Managerial]

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