Childcare Worker

Salary range: €14,414.40 per annum; paid monthly

Experience: FETAC Level 5 in Childcare or Early Years Educator is essential

Closing date: Wed, 02 Sep 2026

Description:

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 Childcare Worker (Permanent Part Time; 18 hours per week over 3 days) to join our Children & Family team in Midlands PVC - Portlaoise, Co. Laois. The childcare worker will be responsible for the promotion, creation and maintenance of a welcoming and caring environment and to a high standard of childcare within the Centre. They will be familiar with and work in accordance with relevant legislation and within the employers’ policies and procedures. 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

Education

• Minimum FETAC Level 5 in Childcare or Early Years Educator is essential

Experience

• 1 year of experience in relevant childcare role is essential.

• Good Experience of working with this age group in general.

• Experience of working in the community or voluntary sector would be an advantage.

Skills

• Candidate must have a good ability to work on his/her own initiative.

• Display enthusiasm and an interest in supporting and empowering young children and their families.

• A good listener, calm and understanding.

• An understanding and an interest in community development and social inclusion issues.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of underlying principles in early years education.

• Knowledge of the Society and of its mission and values.

• Knowledge of needs and issues of the poor and disadvantaged.