Early Years Worker (Full & part-time)

Sunshine Childcare Service & Riverside Early Childhood Centre
Northside Family Resource Centre

Part-time and full-time positions available Family-friendly working arrangements considered Pension scheme 25 days annual leave Ongoing training & career development

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young children Do you believe in the power of play creativity and nurturing relationships

Northside Family Resource Centre is seeking warm enthusiastic and committed Early Years Workersto join our growing Early Years team. Our childcare services are rooted in community inclusion and high-quality early childhood practice where every child is encouraged to flourish in a safe supportive and stimulating environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dedicated team that values professional growth collaboration and the important role Early Years Educators play in shaping childrens futures.

As an Early Years Worker you will play a vital role in creating positive early learning experiences for children aged 06 years. Working closely with the Early Years Management Team and colleagues you will help provide a nurturing engaging and safe environment where children can learn through play build confidence and reach their full potential.

Whether youre an experienced practitioner or beginning your Early Years career we are looking for people who are kind playful child-centred and committed to delivering high-quality care and education.

Childcare & Curriculum

• Provide daily care supervision and developmental support for children aged 06.

• Plan implement and evaluate ageappropriate activities and programmes.

• Use the Aistear and Síolta frameworks to guide practice.

• Bring creativity imagination and playfulness to the learning environment.

Teamwork & Operations

• Work collaboratively with the Early Years team to deliver a highquality programme.

• Support staff rotas breaks and smooth daily operations.

• Maintain a clean safe and wellorganised learning environment.

• Ensure equipment and materials are cared for and well maintained.

Parents & Families

• Build positive respectful relationships with parents and guardians.

• Share information on childrens progress in partnership with the Team Leader and Coordinator.

• Support parent involvement in the service.

Policies Safety & Professional Practice

• Follow all childcare policies and procedures including Child Protection.

• Be vigilant for signs of concern and report immediately to the Designated Liaison Person.

• Promote best practice in health hygiene safety and care.

• Participate in training team development and continuous professional learning.

• Experience working with children aged 06 (including placements).

• Minimum QQI Level 5 in Early Learning & Care (or equivalent).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to relate to young children and engage in playful nurturing interactions.

• Patient kind funloving and attuned to childrens needs.

• Respectful supportive and nonjudgmental approach to families.

• Flexibility regarding working hours.

• Experience working in an Early Years or community setting.

• Understanding of childcare regulations.

• Volunteer experience with children or young people.

• Local knowledge.

• QQI Level 7 in ECCE or equivalent.

• Ability to build strong relationships with parents.

At Northside Family Resource Centre we recognise that our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive workplace where staff feel valued respected and empowered to develop professionally.

Northside Family Resource Centre is committed to supporting staff wellbeing and worklife balance. Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave (prorata)

• 2 additional privilege days

• Up to 14 paid sick days

• Employercontributory pension scheme

• Familyfriendly working arrangements considered

• Access to training CPD and professional development opportunities

• Supportive communityfocused working environment

Parttime and fulltime roles available Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 18:00.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and will consider family-friendly arrangements including reduced hours and term-time options where operationally feasible.

Some flexibility for occasional morning evening or weekend work may be required (time-off-in-lieu provided).

per annum commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Salary is based on a 37.5-hour week and will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis for 2025 35 or 39-hour contracts.

Northside Family Resource Centre Locations.

• Garda Vetting in line with the National Vetting Bureau Acts .

• Sixmonth probationary period.

• Commitment to confidentiality at all times.

To apply please upload your CV and complete the application questions through HireHive. Applications will only be considered where both the CV and application questions have been fully completed.

For informal enquiries contact:

Alison Dore

061-326623

Candidates who progress to the next stage of the recruitment process will be required to provide:

• Two professional references including one from their current or most recent employer.

• Evidence of all qualifications listed on their application form including relevant certificates and awards.

• Any additional documentation required to support pre-employment checks.

Appointment to this position is subject to the satisfactory receipt and verification of references qualifications Garda Vetting and any other required pre-employment checks.

Northside Family Resource Centre is an Equal Opportunities Employer.