Childcare - Ballinora

Sherpa Kids Head Office-Waterfall, Irlanda

Job description

Sherpa Kids provides Before School Care, After school and Holiday Childcare to children in the areas of Cork during term time and non-term time (school holidays).

  • Start Date: February 2026 to allow for adequate training, reference checks and garda vetting.
  • Job Types: Permanent
  • Salary: Starting from €15p/h
  • Locations: Ballinora
  • Hours:Term Time = (Monday to Friday) 1:30pm-6:00pm
  • Positions:Person in Charge

Programme Assistant/Person in Charge:

  • Programme Lead must have experience in managing and leading a team
  • Own car required for programme lead
  • Maintain the day-to-day activities
  • Interacting with the children, their families and other staff members each day.
  • Lots of energy and enthusiasm to work with children.
  • Experience working with school aged children is preferred (Minimum 2 year)
  • Proficiency in technology and software (Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.).

Requirements:

  • Garda vetting is essential (completed by us after interview stage).
  • Work Permit/ VISA essential (for more than 20 hours a week):

  • At least 2 written references checks are required before starting.


Job Type: Part-time

Pay: €15.00-€17.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Childcare
  • Company events
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness program

Application question(s):

  • If you have a Visa, does it allow you to work for more than 20 hours a week?
  • In what area do you currently live OR Eircode?
  • Do you use public transport OR do you have your own car?
  • If you are successful in the recruitment process, would you be able to provide at least two written references?
  • If you are successful in the recruitment process, would you be able to provide police clearance certificates from any countries you have previously worked in outside of Ireland?
  • Are you available Monday to Friday?

Experience:

  • Childcare: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person