NCE Northside Community Enterprises

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🌟 WE’RE HIRING! 🌟
Childcare Service Manager – Little Hands Childcare, Churchfield, Cork City.

Northside Community Enterprises (NCE) is seeking an experienced and passionate Childcare Service Manager to play a key leadership role in the phased opening of Little Hands Childcare & Early Learning Centre in 2026.

This is a full-time, hands-on position and the successful candidate will work closely with the NCE leadership team on all pre-opening preparations and compliance requirements; recruit, mentor, and manage early years staff; oversee child enrolment, parent engagement, and community outreach; ensure high-quality, safe, compliant daily operations and uphold Aistear, Síolta, and best-practice standards.
Requirements:
· Minimum QQI Level 7 in Early Childhood Care & Education
· 3+ years in a supervisory/management early years role
· Strong knowledge of Tusla regulations and quality frameworks
· Excellent leadership, organisation and communication skills
Closing Date for applications is 12 noon on Friday, 16th January 2026.
Enquiries and applications to: Karen Kenny – [email protected]
Full Job Description available on request.

If you’re motivated by leadership, quality, and the chance to make a lasting impact from day one, we’d love to hear from you.........

We are Hiring: Community Employment Supervisor (DIY Skills & Training)

NCE Outreach is seeking a Community Employment Supervisor with strong practical skills and a passion for guiding CE participants toward personal and professional growth through hands-on learning

Email your CV to Karen [email protected]

Closing date is November 21st

Vacancy: Community Employment Supervisor (DIY Skills & Training)
About the Role
Are you a skilled DIY enthusiast who enjoys teaching and empowering others?
NCE Outreach is seeking a Community Employment Supervisor with strong practical skills and a passion for guiding CE participants toward personal and professional growth through hands-on learning.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver practical training and supervision to Community Employment participants in various DIY disciplines (e.g. woodwork, painting, basic repairs).
• Design and implement structured training programmes to help participants build valuable, transferable skills.
• Monitor participant progress, providing feedback and support to ensure positive learning outcomes.
• Maintain a safe and productive workshop environment, ensuring proper use of tools and materials.
• Foster teamwork, motivation, and confidence among participants preparing for further education or employment.
• Oversee administration, compliance and participant learning plans
• Maintain compliance with all Department of Social Protection and operational standards.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience Required
• A recognised qualification in a relevant field such as carpentry, construction, maintenance or building services (NFQ Level 6 or higher) and/or a Train the Trainer qualification are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in construction, DIY, home improvement, or related practical trades.
• Previous supervisory or training experience is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of tools, materials, and safety procedures.
• A genuine passion for teaching, mentoring, and helping others reach their potential.

Salary: Point 1 of the CE Supervisor Salary Scale
Closing date for application: 21st November, 2025
Applications to Karen Kenny by email: [email protected]
Note: Canvassing will disqualify

Thank you to Lisa and Mary from Celtic Calendar Pause Points for facilitating a wonderful workshop yesterday here at NCE 🍁🧘‍♂️🧘🏻‍♀️🍂🎃Thank you for Cork Education Training Board for sponsoring this event.

Our organisation has been selected as one of the winners of the SE Systems Community Fund 2025! A sincere thank you to SE systems for their continued commitment to empowering community organisations across Ireland.

Little Hands Afterschool Churchfield having great fun yesterday ahead of Midterm 👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃

Community Employment Positions

We have a variety of CE positions currently available at NCE, Farranferris and in a variety of locations on the northside;

⭐️ Caretaker / Maintenance
⭐️ Reception / Administration
⭐️ Cleaner
⭐️ Art Worker
⭐️ Launndry assistant

For more information, Contact Trish Collins. Tel: 021 4228100
Email; [email protected] or [email protected]

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