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Childcare Assistant - Afterschool

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    Merville Youth & Community Centre
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    Ref: #CES-2476594
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    Merville Youth & Comm Ctr, Church Hill, Sligo, Co. Sligo, F91 X2WF
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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: 23 Oct 2026
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    Closing On: 04 Dec 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. 

Dreamchasers Childcare at Merville Community Centre continues to develop and promote good practice, with the child as the focus of all we do in an inclusive and Fun Community Setting. Working with the Coordinator of Childcare Services, the Team Member will have responsibility for the day-to-day care and support of children attending the service. The main duties and responsibilities of Our Childcare Team Member are as follows: Day to day responsibility for the children including their physical and developmental care. Supervision of Walking Bus from Local Schools Participate in the planning, implementation of activities / programmes appropriate to individual and group needs. Supervision of Hot Food Service Use own initiative and imagination as part of a Team to continually update programmes and activities. Review and evaluate. Staff Responsibilities Working as part of a staff team to ensure delivery of the quality programme for children. Support the smooth running of staff timetables, rotas, breaks, etc. Support the day-to-day running of the service Be responsible for cleanliness of the designated area. Ensure that all equipment and resource materials are properly maintained. Take responsibility for maintaining the highest standards in relation to health, hygiene, and safety on a day-to-day basis. Share responsibility for areas of general use
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