Location: Portlaoise, Co. Laois
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.
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
