Childcare Worker

About the Role

Enable Ireland is seeking a motivated Childcare Worker to join its CHO6 Dublin South team, based in Sandymount. The organisation supports children and adults with disabilities across Ireland and is recognised among Ireland’s Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025. It also holds a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity, reflecting its commitment to fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement.

The successful candidate will join the Little Pals integrated preschool, which operates within Enable Ireland services for children and families in the Dublin South and East area. The service delivers preschool, ECCE, and CCS programmes in line with Tusla guidelines.

Location

Sandymount is a lively seaside village with a community atmosphere, close to Sandymount Strand and surrounded by cafes, restaurants, local shops, and a Tesco. The area is well connected by DART and central bus routes, making travel from Dublin city and nearby areas straightforward.

Contract and Working Arrangements

This is a permanent part-time position offering 20 hours per week, with 4 weeks off in August. The role is based onsite in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.

The position includes 11 months’ salary paid across 12 months. The salary scale is €35,070 to €42,440 pro rata per annum, and the pro-rated amount is paid monthly over a 12-month period. Pay is subject to increases in 2026 in line with the recent WRC agreement concerning enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations.

Annual leave entitlement is 30 days pro rata per annum, with proportionately less leave for employees with under 12 months of service.

Role Overview

The post holder will work as part of a team in an integrated preschool environment. The role involves supporting preschool learning programmes and contributing to the delivery of services for young children, including those with disabilities, in a setting that may also involve therapy and integrated supports.

Requirements

• A full FETAC Level 6 qualification in childcare, special needs, or another equivalent recognised qualification in childcare studies.
• At least one year of recent relevant experience in a preschool or early years setting.
• Experience delivering preschool learning programmes.
• Desirable: one year of experience supporting young children aged 0–5 years with disabilities.
• Desirable: experience working with therapy programmes.
• Desirable: experience in an integrated setting.

Additional Information

• CVs will not be accepted; applicants must complete the online application form after reviewing the Job Description and Person Specification.
• The closing date for applications is 25 June 2026.
• Interview dates for selected candidates are to be confirmed.
• A panel may be created from this recruitment process for similar vacancies that may arise over the following 12 months.
• Appointment will be subject to reference checks and may also require Garda vetting or police clearance, depending on relevance.
• Applicants from all sections of the community are welcome.
• The employer may amend the role details before appointment at its discretion.
• Applicants who are not shortlisted will not receive individual feedback because of the volume of applications.
• Enable Ireland’s privacy policy and external data protection notice apply to applicant information, including sharing data with any virtual interview provider and the interview panel if interviewed.

Benefits

• Access to internal and external training opportunities
• Generous annual leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Long service reward scheme
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid adoptive leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Wellbeing support
• Pension