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Part-Time Jobs

Babysitter Required for a Junior Infant Child (Mount Merrion)

For immediate start (July 2026)

We are looking for a friendly, responsible, energetic student who would be available for regular babysitting in our home during a weekday or weekend afternoon for our 4-year-old son. Our little boy is bright, articulate, funny and sociable. He enjoys one-to-one play with Lego, Mario/ Bluey/ Smurf toys and prefers adults to follow his lead. He thrives on one-to-one attention. We have a gentle, friendly 10-year-old dog who is often at home also so the babysitter would need to be comfortable with dogs.

Location: Mount Merrion

Days: A weekday or weekend afternoon approximately once/ twice per week. We can be veryflexible about days. We understand that you will be less available around exams/ assignment deadlines.

Hours: Approximately 2pm to 5pm on a weekday and/or 1pm to 5pm on a Saturday or Sunday. Occasional evenings or full days may also be available.

Duties include:

  • Playing with our son at home indoors or outdoors in the garden (weather dependent)

  • Doing some simple arts and crafts activities

  • Feeding our son his lunch or snacks

  • Making sure our dog gets her dinner if needed

  • Being available if our son needs a bit of help changing his clothes (due to a spill) or using the toilet.

Requirements:

  • Reliable and punctual

  • Friendly and patient with children

  • Some prior babysitting or childminding experience

  • Training in first aid is preferable

  • Up-to-date Garda vetting would be ideal

  • References are essential.

Rate: The current rate is 20 Euro per hour.

If interested, please email: sarastaunton@gmail.com with a brief introduction about yourself, your availability and any relevant experience. You can send on a CV if you have one. Please check with referees also that it’s okay for us to contact them by phone.

Staff Wanted

Experience: Minimum 2 years in the hospitality industry

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in daily restaurant operations, ensuring high standards of service and guest satisfaction.

  • Join an ambitious team dedicated to excellence in service and hospitality.

  • Respond to emails and a great phone manner.

  • Collaborate with the management team to develop and implement training programs for staff, focusing on enhancing skills and delivering exceptional service.

  • Uphold the establishments commitment to quality food and wine, ensuring offerings

    are consistent and reflect the establishment's standards.

  • Embrace the open kitchen concept, fostering a friendly and collaborative atmosphere

    between front and back-of-house teams.

Qualifications:

  • Strong interpersonal skills, with a natural ability to make guests feel welcome and at

    ease.

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

  • Commitment to maintaining a positive work-life balance for yourself and the team.

  • Passion for delivering exceptional hospitality and creating memorable dining

    experiences.

  • Willingness to invest in personal and career growth, including participation in WSET

    courses.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Competitive salary depending on experience.

  • Great and consistent tips.

  • Opportunities for career advancement and growth.

Benefits:

  • Employee assistance program

  • Employee discount

Schedule:

  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Tips + Bonus

Work Location:

  • In person

Benefits:

  • Bike to work scheme

  • Company pension

  • Employee discount

  • Food allowance

  • Free or subsidised travel

  • On-site parking

  • Sick pay

Work authorisation:

  • Ireland (required)

To Apply, email: jobsatodk@gmail.com

Help Shape the Future of AI — From Anywhere

AI is revolutionising how we interact with technology. From news feeds to navigation, machine learning can tailor our digital experiences to meet our needs — anytime, anywhere.

With Peroptyx, you’ll have an opportunity to help make those experiences even smarter. We're looking for AI Content Analysts to assess the accuracy and relevance of human and AI-generated content.

You’ll evaluate everything from search results to news stories, images, music and transit data — ensuring it all makes sense in the real world.

What’s in it for you?

  • Total flexibility — set your own hours (weekends, evenings, whenever suits you)

  • Fully remote — work from home, skip the commute

  • Earn a competitive hourly rate

  • Boost your research and analytical skills

Whether you're a student, a parent, a professional seeking part-time hours, or just someone who loves a flexible role — this is an opportunity to make a real impact from your home location.

You’ll Succeed If You Are:

  • Fluent in English

  • A sharp researcher with great local knowledge (news, culture, media)

  • Familiar with search engines, maps, and social platforms

  • Analytical, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently

  • Living in your country for 5+ consecutive years

Requirements:

  • Minimum 10–20 hours/week availability

  • Must pass an online open-book assessment

  • Laptop/PC with unique user account & up-to-date antivirus

  • Only one applicant per household

  • All tools/equipment at your own expense

Help train the next generation of AI — on your time, your terms

Join the Peroptyx Team — Apply Online Today!

Note: This is a freelance, independent contractor position.

Part-Time Childminder Required (Dundrum Area)

We are looking for a friendly, caring and responsible student to help with after-school collection and minding of our two sons from mid Aug/ September onwards. 

  • Location: Dundrum, Dublin

  • Days: 2-3 afternoons per week (Mon,Tues & Thurs) 

  • Hours: 2pm to 5.30pm/ 6pm (can be flexible re finish time) 

Role:

  • Collect 2 boys (4 and 7 years old) from school in Dundrum at 2pm and bring them home. 

  • School is walking distance to home so driving isn’t essential. 

  • Serve snacks & assist with homework. 

  • Play games, Lego, crafts etc. until end of day 

As the role involves a school collection, punctuality is essential so please only apply if the start time (2pm sharp pick up from Dundrum) will suit you. 

Previous babysitting or childminding experience is preferable and references will be requested. 

Please contact rachelalexandraduke@gmail.com if interested with your availability. 

Part-Time Childminder Required (Goatstown Area)

From September 2026:

We are looking for a friendly, reliable, caring, and responsible student to help with after-school childminding for our lovely 9-year-old son.

Location: Goatstown, Dublin

Days: 2-3 afternoons per week (days to be agreed)

Hours: Approximately 2:30pm to 5:00/5:30pm

Duties include:

  • Collecting our son from Our Lady's Grove School, Goatstown at 2:30pm

  • On some days, collecting him after an after-school activity at 3:30pm

  • Bringing him home

  • Preparing a light snack

  • Assisting with homework where needed

  • Spending time playing games, chatting until a parent returns home at 5/5:30pm

Our son is a very pleasant, fun-loving, and easy-going 9-year-old. There are no other children in the house, so your focus will be on caring for one child.

This role would suit a student looking for regular part-time work during the academic year.

Requirements:

  • Reliable and punctual

  • Friendly and engaging with children

  • Previous babysitting, childminding, coaching, or childcare experience is desirable but not essential

  • References may be requested

If interested, please email: marc@aloud.ie with a brief introduction about yourself, your availability, and any relevant experience.