Senior Childcare Worker - St. Josephs Childcare Centre

Location: St Joseph’s Childcare Centre, Ballybricken, Co. Waterford

Duration: Permanent Part Time

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Closing Date: 8th July 2025

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 volunteers and 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 Senior Childcare Worker to join our Child & Family Services team in St. Joseph's Childcare Centre, Waterford. The post holder will have responsibility in supporting the delivery of high-quality care and education in line with national frameworks and centre policies. Reporting to the Childcare Centre Manager, they ensure the well-being, safety, and development of children, while supervising staff and maintaining effective relationships with families. The role requires a sensitive, professional, and proactive approach, with autonomy in day-to-day responsibilities and escalation only when significant concerns arise.

This is a permanent part-time role, Monday to Friday, with core hours from 1:00pm to 5:30pm. Morning availability and flexibility is occasionally required to support operational needs. This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland’s largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community.

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required

Qualifications

• A minimum FETAC Level 6 in Childcare/Early Years Educator is essential.
• A degree in Early Childcare or Early Years Educator or equivalent would be an advantage.

Experience

• 2 years ‘experience in relevant childcare role is essential.
• Experience of delivering best practice supervision sessions is an advantage

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the needs and issues of the poor and disadvantaged.
• Knowledge of Aisteoir, Siolta, Better start programmes and aim.
• Good knowledge of underlying principles in early years education.
• Knowledge of Covid-19 health and safety measures and procedures.
• Knowledge of up-to-date legislation, regulation and guidance governing childcare and afterschool.

Skills

• Be a strong team player.
• Ability to lead, support and motivate a team.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Enthusiasm and an interest in supporting and empowering young children and their families.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrate excellent listening and supportive skills.
• Be patient with a well-developed sense of humour.
• Have a child centred approach to activities.

The person must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• Be honest and trustworthy
• Be respectful
• Be flexible
• Demonstrate sound work ethics
• Confidentiality
• Other

Full job description for this role and list of associated benefits can be found on www.svp.ie/careers

​If you meet these requirements and have the desire to join one of Ireland’s best known, trusted, and respected not-for-profit organisations please go to SVP Careers Page.

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.​

PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in being considered for this ​position, please apply as soon as possible as the role may be closed in advance of the date shown above due to high volume of applications.​

SVP is an Equal Opportunities Employer