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Day Care Assistant (Lourdes Day Care Centre)

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    Lourdes Youth Community Services
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    Ref: #CES-2465114
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    LOURDES DAY CARE CENTRE, Rutland Street Lower, Dublin 1, D01 XT80
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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: 20 Aug 2026
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    Closing On: 01 Oct 2026

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. 

                                    Day Care Assistant
                              Lourdes Day Care Centre

Location:                 Lourdes Day Care Centre, Lower Sean McDermott Street, D1
Contract Duration: 12 months 
Wage: 			CE allowance per week
Days per week: 	5 days (Flexible)
Hours per week: 	19.5 hours per week 
Training: 	Accredited training is provided to support your progression into full-time employment


Job description:

The Day Care Assistant will work with The Lourdes Day Care Centre team to provide our clients with a meaningful day that would include social interaction, mental stimulation and physical engagement. Including but not limited to:

Assist with Physio & Occupational Therapy sessions
Play a variety of games such as call Bingo 
Help to plan and join in activities 
Assist the meals on wheels delivery when required
Assist with serving lunches - give morning/afternoon tea
Assist with keeping the table and chairs clean
Assist in carrying out daily activities and tasks as directed by the manager to meet the needs of the clients and the service

Desirable qualities include a caring nature, the ability to communicate with older people and  to work as part of a team.

For further information or an informal chat please contact Catherine at LYCS
01 8363416, or at catherine.cross@lycs.ie, or ask at your Local Intreo office quoting the reference number above. 

LYCS is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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