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StartBright ELC are looking for a part time educator for our centre in StartBright Greenhills, Tallaght.

This is a fixed term contract until December 2025. There may be a possibility of extension

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We require a dedicated, flexible and enthusiastic individuals who are quality driven and have a child focused approach to early childhood education.

All applicants must have a minimum qualification of FETAC level 6 in Childcare.

Experience in an early years setting is essential.

The ideal candidate will have:

·       A sound working knowledge of Síolta & Aistear

·       An inclusive approach to practice

·       Knowledge of the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services)(Registration of School Age Services) Regulations2018

·       An understanding and knowledge of the National Quality Framework and of all aspects of operating a quality early years environment required understanding and knowledge

·       A good knowledge and understanding of child protection and the duties and responsibilities under Children First

·       A good knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety legislation

·       Experience of working with parents as partners

·       A flexible approach to their work

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·       An ability to work in partnership with other Educators

·       Prepared to complete a Garda Vetting form and additional mandatory training required for the role

·       Be naturally warm and respectful towards children & their needs

Interested candidates should send a current CV and cover letter specifically stating the position applied for to:

The Manager – manager@startbright.ie

Or alternatively via post to:

The Manager, StartBright ELC Head Office, 1st Floor, ACE Enterprise Park, Bawnogue, Clondalkin, D22

The closing date for receipt of applications is strictly no later than 1pm on  Friday 21st February 2025.

Please note short-listing may apply.

StartBright Early Learning Centres Company Ltd by Guarantee is an equal opportunities employer.

All applicants must hold a relevant working visa/permit

Family Participation Facilitator (Full-time,35 hour/ 52 weeks)

Location: StartBright ELC,Clondalkin, Dublin 22.

Purpose of the Role: The purpose of the Family Participation Facilitator (FCF) role is to support parents in StartBright Early Education Centres and School Aged Childcare, leading to improved outcomes for children and families.

Employer: StartBright ELC

Based: StartBright Balgaddy Early Education and School Aged Childcare Services, Balgaddy, Lucan Co Dublin

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Family Participation Facilitator will:

•      Actively engage with parents to build on their parental capacity through provision of one to one, non-judgemental, confidential support

•      Work collaboratively with parents to identify their specific needs and signpost to supporting organisations or supports as appropriate

•      Assist in referral process alongside parents to supports such as SLT, CDNT etc. this is done in partnership with parents

•      Implement and support parents’ participation in a range of parental engagement initiatives including workshops, coffee mornings, parent and toddler groups, family events and parent support programmes

•      Conduct hands on and informative workshops to support parents and proactively improve the home learning environment

•      Collaborating with other staff in the Early years and School Aged Childcare service, Parent Carer Facilitator colleagues, other professional bodies and stakeholders (Area Based Childhood Programmes, South Dublin County Partnership, Early Childhood Ireland etc) and promote the range of available services to affect the best outcomes for parents and children

•      Participate in team meetings, communities of practice (COP), ongoing training and supervision and proactively identify training relevant to the role, share learning from any training or events attended

•      Support the monitoring and evaluation of the FCF role and its associated activities

•      Deliver/Support attendance in evidenced-based and evidence-informed parent programmes to parents in Clondalkin / Assist in linking families with local/appropriate services and agencies. Encourage their attendance at these services.

•      Promote the role of Family Facilitator within trainings that may occur in the early years sector e.g. presenting at conference. These will all be in relation to StartBright vision, mission and values

•      Adhere to KPIs set out by StartBright to support their Strategic Plan (2024-2026) and quality goals

•      Support impact measurement through data collection, evidence and evaluation

•      Share knowledge with other team members to maintain standards.

•      Actively participate as a member of the designated team/service.

•      Seek the advice of relevant personnel when appropriate/as required.

•      Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace.

•      Work within current legislation, relevant policies and procedures, guidelines and protocols within the designated team/service

•      Adhere to the supervision policy.

•      Any other duties that may be requested from time to time in agreement with StartBright.

Administrative

TheFamily Participation Facilitator will:

• Maintain accurate up to date records and files in accordance with national     standards, guidelines , legislation and all governing bodies procedures
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Contribute to ongoing evaluation of the service.
• Collaborate with Centre Manager and Quality Mentor in developing     the role of the Family Support Practitioner and the team.

Education & Training

TheFamily Participation Facilitator will:

• Engage in Personal and professional development as required in role as it     evolves and in collaboration with the Centre Manager and Quality Mentor.
• Engage in in-service training and other relevant training     opportunities (including attendance at mandatory programmes).
• Review and change work practices in line with training and service     developments
• Engage in I.T. training relevant to their work.

Person Specification and Attributes

TheFamily Participation Facilitator will hold:

Third level degree in Early Childhood Education andCare, Social Work/Care, Psychology, Social Sciences (or equivalent relevantdiscipline). Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Level 7 (orhigher)

Required skills, competencies and/or knowledge

•      A minimum of three years’experience of working with parents

•      Understanding of the needs ofvulnerable parents and families from areas of disadvantage

• Understanding in trauma     informed practice

•      Experience of group facilitation and supporting adults to engage in workshops, information sessions, meetings etc.

•      Experience in signposting supports relevant to needs of parents. This may include supports relevant to the child or parents themselves.

•      Facilitate engagement with further education and training if necessary/applicable

•      Experience of establishing contacts and networking with other agencies and groups

•      Ability to communicate clearly and work closely with an interdisciplinary team

•      Excellent communication skills with a professional approach to the role

•      Work well as part of a team but also confident and capable of working on own initiative.

Professional Knowledge

•      Awareness of children and young people’s participatory practice

•      Sufficient professional knowledge to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role.

•      An understanding of child protection risk and harm

•      An understanding of a community development approach to child protection and family support.

•      An understanding of the impact of poverty and disadvantage on communities and especially its impact on parenting.

•      An understanding of children’s holistic developmental needs within the context of their family and community.

•      An understanding of children’s rights.

•      An understanding of evidenced informed; human rights based; outcomes focused; integrated; and preventative child and family services.

•      Understanding of external supporting bodies that families may liaise with/need to liaise with to support best outcomes (Meitheal, AsIam, Primary Care, HSE, TUSLA, etc)

Planning, using Judgement and Delivering a Quality Service

•      Demonstrate a commitment to delivering a quality service that is child-centred and safe

•      Display awareness and appreciation of families and the ability to empathise with and treat others with dignity and respect

•      Demonstrate the ability to make effective decisions regarding signposting and facilitate a solution focused agenda with regard to families

•      The capacity to plan and manage resources in an effective and resourceful manner

•      The ability to manage self in a busy working environment including the ability to prioritise workloads

•      Flexibility and openness to change

•      The ability to evaluate information and make effective decisions in a timely manner.

Teamwork

•      The ability to resolve conflict and empower people with sometimes quite divergent points of view

•      Initiative and innovation in identifying areas for service improvement

•      Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace

•      Demonstrate effective team skills.

•      Demonstrate flexibility and openness to change

•      Demonstrate ability to utilise supervision effectively

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

•      Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills

•      The ability to empathise with and treat others with dignity and respect

•      Display effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate with colleagues, families, etc.

•      Experience in impact measurement, evidence gathering and data analysis

•      Diligent recording of data, evidence and feedback to support StartBright’s impact measurement and key performance indicators (KPIs)

Desirable:

•      Experience in conducting and delivering workshops, information sessions and/or evidence based programmes to adults

Employment and Reporting Arrangements

The Family Participation Facilitator will be employed by StartBright ELC and report to the Centre Manager of the centre and the Quality Mentor. S/he will work closely with all the educators on site, the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors at intervals.

This post is for a one-year contract with the possibility of extension in accordance with funding and financial sustainability of StartBright ELC.

Further information on salary and benefits can be found on the job post on indeed.com. see below for more information on how to apply.

How to apply

Interested candidates should visit www.startbright.ie for more information on the services we provide and send a current CV and Cover Letter specifically stating the position applied for to: The Manager via email to manager@startbright.ie

Or alternatively;

via post to: The Manager, StartBright ELC Head Office, 1st Floor, ACE Enterprise Park, Bawnogue, Clondalkin, D22

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The closing date for receipt of applications is strictly no later than 1pm on Wednesday 12th February 2025.

Please note short-listing may apply.

StartBright Early Learning Centres Company Ltd by Guarantee is an equal opportunities employer.

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Applications are being sought from suitably qualified and experienced people for the role of fulltime relief Early Years Educators at our StartBright Bawnogue centre, located in Clondalkin.

This role is on a casual basis to cover staff training and other leave requirements and will require flexibility and ability to work at short notice. The service is fulltime, and can offer a variety of shifts up to a maximum of 35 hours per week/ 52 weeks per year.

We require a dedicated, flexible and enthusiastic individuals who are quality driven and have a child focused approach to early childhood education.

All applicants must have a minimum qualification of FETAC level 5 in Childcare. Experience in an early years setting is essential.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A sound working knowledge of Síolta & Aistear

• An inclusive approach to practice

• Knowledge of the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) (Registration of School Age Services) Regulations 2018

• An understanding and knowledge of the National Quality Framework and of all aspects of operating a quality early years environment required understanding and knowledge

• A good knowledge and understanding of child protection and the duties and responsibilities under Children First

• A good knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety legislation

• Experience of working with parents as partners

• A flexible approach to their work

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• An ability to work in partnership with other Educators

• Prepared to complete a Garda Vetting form and additional mandatory training required for the role

• Be naturally warm and respectful towards children & their needs

Interested candidates should send a current CV and cover letter specifically stating the position applied for to:

The Manager – manager@startbright.ie

Or alternatively via post to:

The Manager, StartBright ELC Head Office, 1st Floor, ACE Enterprise Park, Bawnogue, Clondalkin, D22

The closing date for receipt of applications is strictly no later than 1pm on Friday 21st February 2025.

Please note short-listing may apply.

StartBright Early Learning Centres Company Ltd by Guarantee is an equal opportunities employer.

Applications are being sought from suitably qualified and experienced people for the role of Early Years Educators at our StartBright Early Learning centres, located in Clondalkin, Lucan & Tallaght.

This role s on a casual basis to cover staff training and other leave requirements and will require flexibility and ability to work at short notice. Possibly suited to applicants who are qualified and currently studying or working part time or for applicants who prefer to work on a casual basis.

We require dedicated, flexible and enthusiastic individuals who are quality driven and have a child focused approach to early childhood education.

All applicants must have a minimum qualification of FETAC level 5 in Childcare.

Experience in an early years setting is essential. Experience in School Aged Childcare is desirable.

The ideal candidate will have:

·       A sound working knowledge of Síolta & Aistear

·       An inclusive approach to practice

·       Knowledge of the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) (Registration of School Age Services) Regulations 2018

·       An understanding and knowledge of the National Quality Framework and of all aspects of operating a quality early years environment required understanding and knowledge

·       A good knowledge and understanding of child protection and the duties and responsibilities under Children First

·       A good knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety legislation

·       Experience of working with parents as partners

·       A flexible approach to their work

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·       An ability to work in partnership with other Educators

·       Prepared to complete a Garda Vetting form and additional mandatory training required for the role

·       Be naturally warm and respectful towards children & their needs

Interested candidates should send a current CV and cover letter specifically stating the position applied for to:

The Manager – manager@startbright.ie

Or alternatively via post to:

The Manager, StartBright ELC Head Office, 1st Floor, ACE Enterprise Park, Bawnogue, Clondalkin, D22

Please note short-listing may apply.

StartBright Early Learning Centres Company Ltd by Guarantee is an equal opportunities employer.

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