Childcare Assistant, Blanchardstown

Giraffe Childcare & Early Learning Centres, a wholly Irish owned Company is Ireland’s leading provider of quality childcare and Early Years Education for Infants, Toddlers, Pre School/Montessori and After School children. Giraffe are committed to providing every child with the best introduction into education and learning in all its centres. Our Educare staff are our most valuable resource and as a company, Giraffe ensure that all staff have access to continuous personal development realised through our Giraffe Training Academy.
We offer excellent promotional opportunities to advance your career to the next level with many of our facility Managers and Deputy recruited from within the ranks of our existing staff group. We believe that it is only through a highly trained and motivated workforce, that we can deliver the necessary dedication and commitment from our staff to the children entrusted to our care.

 Job Purpose:

    *  To ensure a safe, secure and healthy environment for the care, safety and welfare of the children
    * Provide for the holistic needs of the children
    * Actively engage the children in developmentally appropriate learning activities to facilitate the potential development of each child.
    * Promote and help maintain an organised, clean, safe, well equipped and culturally sensitive learning environment
    * Observe and record children’s progress
    * To communicate effectively with children, parents and staff alike.
    * Meet established policies and procedures, creating an environment of best practice.

 Qualifications & Experience

 In order to be successful in this position the applicant must have;

    * Minimum Fetac Level 5 in Childcare qualification or equivalent
    * Minimum 1 year’s practical experience in a childcare setting.
    * First Aid, Manual Handling and Food Safety Certified an advantage
    * Excellent interpersonal and communicational skills
    * A desire to learn progressively throughout your career due to the nature of the industry
    * Sincere and genuine love of children
      

 What We Offer:

    * A competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
    * Work in beautiful, modern, purpose built centres, equipped with age & stage appropriate resources,
    * Continuous Personal Development (CPD) realised through our in house Giraffe Training Academy to ensure you reach your full potential.
    * Excellent promotional opportunities to advance your career to the next level
    * Staff Benefits Package, which includes pension, extra holiday allowance, educational assistance & eligibility for childcare discount.
    * On-going staff reward and recognition for excellence throughout the year. 

 

To apply for his role please forward your C.V. or for more information on the role telephone HR on 01 4404849 or visit our website at www.giraffe.ie



Payment         Negotiable
Category         Education / Training, Childcare.
Terms         Permanent, Full-time
Last updated         28/11/2013

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Email: careers@giraffe.ie