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Job Title: Full-Time Childcare Practitioner Location: Kilkenny, Ireland Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time Start Date: 1st September Salary/Pay: Competitive hourly rate to be discussed, fully aligned with statutory Workplace Relations Commission Childcare ERO Rates (minimum €15.00+ per hour , scale adjusted upwards depending on your qualifications and experience). About the Role We are seeking a passionate, dedicated, and qualified Childcare Practitioner to join our dynamic service in Kilkenny . We have an incredibly supportive environment and we hope to find someone who will perfectly fit our wonderful team! In this role, you will help us maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating space where children can learn, play, and grow using child-centered curriculums aligned with Aistear and Síolta frameworks. Key Responsibilities:
Mystery Shoppers
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Youth Advocates
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland Vacancies: Advocates – Fixed Purpose Contracts YAP Ireland is continuously recruiting male and female Advocates from all areas to work within their local communities, supporting children, young people and families to achieve their goals. YAP Advocates come from all walks of life and make a huge difference to the lives of Young People and Families. The young people we work with come from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. We welcome applicants with first hand work / life experience of the issues facing these young people and their families including Roma and Travellers. We provide training and experience that creates opportunities for Advocates to become skilled at working with young people and families within their community in a strengths-based way. Please Note: If you are not in these area’s but you’re still interested in working as an Advocate, please fill out the application form and someone will contact you when we are recruiting in your area. Youth Advocates – Fixed Purpose Contracts – Person Spec and Job Description The Youth Advocate reports to a Team Leader. This post requires working within the YAP strengths-based model, to provide 1:1 support for vulnerable young people and their families and to support them in their home and local communities so that they can achieve their goals. YAP Ireland provides a strengths-based, needs led service for 6-12 months to children, young people and families who are struggling with a range of issues in their lives. You will work intensively with them to achieve positive change and meet their goals. 1. Responsibilities and Tasks: 1. To deliver a 1:1 service to young people and families under the supervision and support of the Team Leader. 2. Together with the Team Leader to build a positive, supportive working relationship with the young person and their family using the YAP strengths-based model to help them achieve their goals. 3. Together with the Team Leader, to develop a plan of work (Individualised Service Plan) to focus on the abilities, strengths and needs of the young person and their families. 4. To carry out day to day work with the young person and family, addressing their needs as outlined in the ISP. This may involve supporting the young person to participate in appropriate education, accessing appropriate services or finding community activities to link the young person into. 5. To promote, enable and empower the young person and families voice to be heard and ensure they have a voice in their service/life/community. This includes activity groups, participation and consultation groups. 6.Together with the Team Leader, to adopt a Wraparound approach that will bring together those key people and services who can offer support to the young person and family during and after the YAP Service. 7. To identify and evaluate the changing needs and interests of the child/young person as the relationship progresses and to adapt the service accordingly. 8. To understand the Health and Safety policies required for all activities with young people including any specific medical history, medications and specific special needs and/or diagnosis. 9. To complete in a timely and accurate manner the required weekly paperwork and to submit to the line manager by the agreed deadlines. 10. To be familiar with all Yap’s current policies and procedures, especially in the areas of Child Protection, Confidentiality and On-Call and to work within those in a professional manner. 11. To attend staff development, training and supervisory sessions as scheduled. This will include regular supervision. Some training courses are mandatory and advocates will be required to attend this training. 12. To undertake other duties as appropriate. Advocate Person Specification Experience Essential Life Experience relevant to young people and families e.g. raising children, child minding, sports coaching, community work, volunteering, youth club or lived experience of overcoming the challenges facing young people and families. Non-essential 3 months experience of working / volunteering within a youth work, family support or community setting Skills Essential A positive attitude towards children and young people and an ability to work from a strengths based perspective, be non-judgemental and creative. A knowledge/understanding of issues affecting young people. Good communication skills Good time management and organisational skills Basic computer skills Ability to write reports on work undertaken Full Driving Licence and own transport. What we offer: PLEASE CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE OFFICIAL CAREERS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY FOR YOUR AREA
Healthcare Assistant
Looking for meaningful work where you can truly make a difference, with real flexibility built around your life? At Dovida, Ireland’s largest and most trusted home care provider, we are welcoming caring, reliable people to join our team and support clients in the comfort of their own homes. We believe great care starts with great carers and we will support you every step of the way. Why you will love working with Dovida Ready to make a real difference? Apply Now CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Support Worker
Pay: 16 euro per hour + premiums for evenings and weekends Contract: Permanent and Relief Contracts Available Hours: To suit you Start: Immediate Interviews for an August 2026 start New Residential Service - Support Workers Required What the role looks like day to day: • Getting to know the person you support - their preferences, routines and what matters most to them • Supporting daily life - meals, personal care, recreation, community activities • Building a steady, trusted relationship through consistency and genuine presence • Noticing what's working well and what isn't, and feeding that back so support keeps improving • Keeping clear, accurate notes and incident records • Taking part in team handovers, reflective practice and regular supervision What you'll need: • QQI Level 5 Major Award (minimum) - Social Care, Childcare, Healthcare Support, Psychology or related field • Patience, consistency and a genuine belief in what's possible for the person you support • A person centered approach - you listen first, and treat the person as an expert in their own life Nice to have: Full driving licence, experience supporting someone with high support needs. What you'll get: • 16 euro per hour + premiums, pension, employee assistance programme, free parking • Permanent contract with hours to suit you • Full paid induction training and ongoing CPD • Supportive leadership, supervision and reflective practice • A brand-new, well staffed home where you can see the difference you make, every shift CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Caregiver
Looking for meaningful work where you can truly make a difference, with real flexibility built around your life? At Dovida, Ireland’s largest and most trusted home care provider, we are welcoming caring, reliable people to join our team and support clients in the comfort of their own homes. We believe great care starts with great carers and we will support you every step of the way. Why you will love working with Dovida Ready to make a real difference? Apply Now CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Finance Administrator
Role Requirement 1 Programme Funding Management and Service Development CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Cyber Security Operations Analyst
Role Requirement 1 Security Operations & Monitoring (Primary Focus) CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
National Team Lead
Role Requirements Strategic Planning CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Finance Support Officer
Role Requirement 1 Programme Funding Management and Service Development CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
