The successful candidate will have experience in a community setting and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy early childhood education environment with a high level of professionalism.

The ideal candidate should have:
A third level qualification in early years
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in managing an early years’ service including leading and supervising a staff team and dealing with HR issues
Experience of delivering Family Support work in a community-based setting
Experience of delivering evidence based early years programmes
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Experience in managing budgets, accessing funding for programme work, strategic planning and policy development

A proven track record in building strong and positive working relationships at all levels internally and externally including statutory, community and voluntary agencies
A good knowledge of Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children and TUSLA Meitheal National Practice Model and DLP experience.
Flexibility, self-motivation, initiative and drive.
Full, clean driving licence and be a confident driver
Salary will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
Job description and person spec available

To apply
please submit a current CV with a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to:
manager@portlaoisefrc.ie
The Manager, Portlaoise Family Resource Centre, Harpurs Lane, Portlaoise, Co Laois.
Closing date for applications is Friday 2nd of October 2020