ROLE SUMMARY

• Lead the roll out of School Age Childcare (SAC) - a new service for primary school aged children in North Dublin during July & August 2025
• Coordination of YMCA Dublin’s after schools provision during term time and all day provision during school holiday periods
• Supervision of staff & volunteers across YMCA Dublin’s SAC settings

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Service Coordination & Development

• Coordinate the delivery of quality, play-based programmes across the SAC service during termtime and school holiday periods.
• Liaise with key partners, such as school/s & Approved Housing Bodies, regarding SAC operations.
• Liaise with Tusla and other referral agencies regarding NCS Sponsored places in SAC.
• Deal appropriately with situations that may arise within SAC, and inform the Senior management team of any issues or concerns.
• Issue of timely & accurate invoices to parent/carers of children attending SAC.
• Support the Head of Children & Family Services with the development of SAC services in new locations.
• Represent YMCA Dublin effectively to professional partners, schools and community organisations.

People Management

• Ensure adequate staffing is in place for SAC, including the overall coordination of school collections.
• Support and supervise SAC staff, including the direct line management of Supervisors and carrying out their inductions and appraisals.
• Ensure the training needs of SAC staff are identified and addressed on an ongoing basis.
• Facilitate regular staff meetings and actively work towards building the SAC team.
• Provide cover for Supervisors during periods of leave/absence, as required.
• Develop a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice

Quality Assurance

• Review and document our SAC model and associated curriculum to ensure consistency of service delivery and readiness to open new settings.
• Monitor adherence to quality and safety standards as per Tusla’s ‘QRF for School Age Services’.
• Ensure implementation of safeguarding, health and safety and data protection procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of children.
• Ensure registrations, bookings, attendance, etc are effectively maintained on ECCEsoft.
• Ensure the timely & accurate completion of work records, reports, observations, etc.

Service Integration

• Liaise with Childcare management to ensure continuity of care between Early Learning & Care and SAC services.
• Work with the Family Support Coordinator to ensure effective response to needs of SAC families.
• Liaise with the Finance department to ensure effective debt management.
• Liaise with Youth & Community Services staff to manage use of shared spaces, and support young people’s transitions between services.
• Attend Management Team Meetings and give accurate feedback, as required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Criteria

Qualifications & Experience

• Recognised Level 7/8 qualification in childcare or similar
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a Tuslaregistered SAC setting, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role

Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrable knowledge of SAC regulations & experience of compliance inspections, e.g. Tusla, Pobal
• Demonstrable ability to implement policies & procedures in a relevant setting
• Demonstrable knowledge of HIVE and NCS funding
• Excellent organisational & administrative skills
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Knowledge of play work approaches
• Proficient in the use of ICT

Qualities & Circumstances

• Fluent in written & spoken English
• Self-motivated and able to meet targets & deadlines
• Enthusiastic & compassionate
• Ability to work flexible and extended hours, including mornings during holiday periods.
• Willingness to undertake further training

Desirable Criteria

Current driving licence, and willingness to drive SAC vehicles for school collections.