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The Role Assistant Principal Officer is a senior managerial grade in the Civil Service and is a critical leadership role in implementing government policy in the economic, financial, international, environmental and/or social arenas. While the responsibilities and key deliverables for the role of Assistant Principal Officer in the Civil Service will vary depending on the sector and Department/Office in which the vacancy arises, they generally include: • Policy and strategy formulation on complex issues. • Shaping fiscally sustainable policy solutions to promote economic and employment growth and effective social policies. • Engaging effectively with diverse audiences and stakeholders including Ministers, senior civil servants and the wider political system, including on cross-governmental issues. • Providing high-quality budgeting advice and ensuring delivery against fiscal targets. • Planning and organisation of significant programmes of work in a pressurised environment, within tight deadlines. • Leading, managing and developing staff to achieve high levels of performance. • Participation in and leadership of cross-cutting projects to deliver whole-of-Government objectives. • Providing leadership, strategic direction and innovation in advancing the reform agenda, including the delivery of action plans under Civil Service Renewal 2030 and Better Public Services 2030. • Representing Ireland’s interests at EU and international level. Please note that the above list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. Selection for the position of Assistant Principal Officer involves a structured assessment process that may take place over a period of time. publicjobs will keep applicants informed as they progress through the selection process and relevant information on each subsequent stage of the selection process will be provided in advance to those candidates who are invited to progress, to ensure they are equipped to perform to the best of their ability. Essential Entry Requirements Candidates must, on or before the closing date of Thursday, 18 June 2026: Have significant management experience at an appropriate level, including leading teams and managing stakeholders; and Have significant experience of some or all of the following: • People management • Project management • Managing budgets • Delivery of programmes • Strategic and change management; and Demonstrate that they possess the key skills and capabilities identified for effective performance at this level as set out at Appendix 1. These include: • Building Future Readiness • Leading & Empowering • Evidence Informed Delivery • Communicating and Collaborating In the case of those candidates who express an interest in an Irish-speaking position as functional bilingual, such candidates must achieve the required level in the Irish language, i.e. demonstrate a minimum Level B2 on the Europass self-assessment framework. Desirable • A third-level educational qualification in a relevant discipline(s) commensurate with the role. Eligibility may not be confirmed until the final stage of the process. Therefore, candidates who do not possess the essential requirements on or by the dates specified, and proceed with their application, are putting themselves to unnecessary effort and expense and will not be offered a position from this competition. The onus is on the candidate to ensure they fulfil the eligibility requirements as set out. publicjobs reserves the right to deem an applicant ineligible at any stage if it is apparent that the candidate does not hold the required eligibility from the submitted application form. Candidates who come under consideration following the final selection stage will be required to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility, including qualifications. An invitation to tests, interview or any element of the selection process is not acceptance of eligibility. The Selection Process The selection process for this competition will comprise a number of elements. publicjobs has the discretion to add, remove or amend selection stages and assessments at any point, as necessary. Applicants must successfully complete each stage of the selection process in order to be considered for advancement to the next stage of the multi-stage selection process. The number to be invited forward at each stage will be determined from time to time by publicjobs. More detailed information will be made available to the relevant candidates if they are invited to progress through the process. publicjobs will not be responsible for refunding any expenses incurred by candidates. Successful candidates will be placed on a panel from which future vacancies may be filled. If publicjobs is not notified of any issues you experience in advance of or on the day of your assessments/interview, they will not be in a position to address these after the fact. Please Note This competition is being conducted in conjunction with an interdepartmental promotional competition for this grade for eligible serving civil servants. Existing eligible civil servants are permitted to apply and to sit the selection tests, interviews, etc., only once even if applying for both competitions. Irrespective of which streams you have applied for, you may only sit the various stages of the selection process once. The scores you achieve will carry across both streams for which you applied, and for which you come under consideration. Stage 1: Online Assessment The initial stage of the selection process will be online assessments. Online assessments may be taken in a venue of your choice, wherever you have access to a computer and a reliable internet connection. It is important to note that taking these assessments within a secure IT network, e.g. a network such as your workplace or college which may have firewalls or other security technology in place, may cause technical difficulties. You should ensure that you can complete the assessments in a quiet environment where you can concentrate without being disturbed for the duration of the assessments. It is advised to take the assessments on a device that you are familiar with. Candidates invited to complete the online assessment(s) will be sent a familiarisation booklet with more information and preparation guidelines. It is important to note that the email address you provide when applying must be one that you can access at all times. Candidates will be given specific time windows in which to complete the Assistant Principal Officer assessments. A link(s) to the actual online assessment(s) will be sent to candidates’ portals on publicjobs.ie in advance of the test-taking window. Candidates who have not completed all of the online assessments before the deadline will be deemed to be no longer interested in this competition and their application will receive no further consideration. Your attention is drawn to Appendix 2, "Important Information". If invited to progress through the selection process, a candidate may be required to sit tests in a supervised environment. publicjobs has no function or involvement in the provision of, and does not endorse, any preparation courses relating to the selection process. Stage 2: Shortlisting The number of applications received for a position generally exceeds that required to fill existing and future vacancies. While a candidate may meet the eligibility requirements of the competition, if the numbers applying are such that it would not be practical to interview everyone, publicjobs may decide that a smaller number will be invited to the next stage of the selection process. publicjobs provides for the employment of a shortlisting process to select a group who, based on an examination of the application forms, appear to be the most suitable for the position. This is not to suggest that other candidates are necessarily unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the job. Rather, there are some candidates who, based on their application, appear to be better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. During shortlisting, an expert board will examine the application forms against agreed shortlisting criteria which are based on the requirements of the position. The standard of content of each application submitted may also be assessed during this process. The shortlisting criteria may include both essential and desirable criteria specified for the position and, therefore, it is in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your qualifications and experience in your application. The onus is on candidates to complete the application form fully and accurately. In competitions involving large numbers of candidates, applicants may be ranked on the outcome of their online assessment tests and shortlisted in accordance with their ranking. Applicants must successfully complete and achieve a sufficiently high ranking to be considered for advancement to the next stage of the multi-stage selection process. The number to be invited forward at each stage will be determined from time to time by publicjobs. Stage 3: Interview and Practical Exercise The final stage of the selection process will consist of an interview based on the Assistant Principal Officer Capability Framework and an additional Practical Exercise which will take place alongside the main interview. The additional Practical Exercise will assess key skills and capabilities relevant to the Assistant Principal Officer role, for example analysis, presentation and written skills. Further details will be provided in advance to candidates invited to attend the final stage. Please note it is anticipated that the final stage of the selection process will be held in person at the publicjobs office, Chapter House, Abbey Street, Dublin 1. Making a Complaint under Section 8 A candidate may believe there was a breach of the Commission’s Code of Practice by publicjobs that may have compromised the integrity of the decision reached in the appointment process. The complaints process enables candidates to make a complaint under Section 8 to publicjobs in the first instance, and subsequently to the Commission for Public Service Appointments on appeal if they remain dissatisfied. Following a Section 8 complaint process, either publicjobs or the CPSA may find that the recruitment and selection process in question has not adhered to the standards set out in the Code of Practice. In such cases, publicjobs and the CPSA may make recommendations to prevent similar issues from occurring in the future. The CPSA cannot instruct publicjobs to reverse a decision taken during an appointment process. Any candidate wishing for an investigation into a decision regarding their application as part of a selection process should request a Review under Section 7, as outlined above. The complainant must: • Outline the facts they believe show that the process followed was incorrect. • Identify the aspect of the Code they believe has been infringed. • Enclose any relevant documentation that may support the allegation. A complaint may be dismissed if the complainant cannot support their allegations by setting out how publicjobs has fallen short of the principles of the Code. The Informal Complaint will consist of a desk-based examination of any available information relating to the recruitment process. The outcome of the Informal Complaint will be communicated to the requester in writing. • An Informal Complaint must be made within five working days of notification of the decision and will normally take place between the candidate and a representative of publicjobs who played a key role in the administration of the selection process. • Where a candidate remains dissatisfied following such informal communication, they may adopt the formal procedures set out below. A Formal Complaint must be made within five working days of either the notification of the selection decision or the notification of the outcome of the Informal Complaint. Any extension of these time limits will only be granted in the most exceptional circumstances and will be at the sole discretion of the Chief Executive. • The candidate must address their concerns in writing to the Chief Executive (via email to ceomailbox@publicjobs.ie or in writing to Chief Executive Officer, publicjobs, Chapter House, 26/30 Abbey Street Upper, Dublin 1), outlining the facts that they believe show an action taken or decision reached was incorrect. • The Formal Complaint will be investigated by a person who is completely independent of the selection process. • The outcome of the Formal Complaint will generally be notified to the candidate within 25 working days of receipt of the request for review. If the investigation does not produce a decision within this time, publicjobs must keep the candidate informed of the status of the review and the reasons for the delay.
Health Care Assistant / Home
HOMECARE ASSISTANTS WANTED IN NORTH KERRY Listowel & Surrounding Areas Earn €14.15 to €17 per hour + Paid Travel Time & Mileage Flexible Local Work That Truly Matters Looking for work close to home with flexible hours that makes a real difference ? Join WHC HomeCare Services and support people in your own community to live independently and with dignity. No Experience? No Problem. ✔ Experience & QQI preferred ✔ Full Paid Training Provided ✔ Free QQI Qualification Available Why Work With WHC? • Flexible working hours (mornings, evenings & weekends available) • Paid travel time & mileage • Free QQI & moving & handling training • Referral bonus & Christmas bonus • Supportive out-of-hours team • Employee Assistance Programme • Friendly team & staff social events You’ll Need: • A caring, reliable nature • Full driving licence & access to a car • Good communication skills • Willingness to support personal care & daily living needs Apply Today �� 066 716 8963 �� hr@whcservices.ie
Instructor, Day Services
As a Section 39 organisation, KPFA operates its own pay scales. Annual increments are awarded up to the maximum point of the relevant scale. WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION Post: Instructor Contract: Specified Purpose, Part- Time (26 hrs per week) Maternity Leave Cover Location: Tralee Day Services Roster: Wk 1 : Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 09:00 - 17:00 / Wk 2: Tues, Wed 09:00 - 17:00 , Fri: 09:00 - 16:30 *Please note, rosters may be subject to change due to the operational requirements of the service* If you are dedicated to making a positive impact and empowering people to thrive in their every day interests and pursuits; then we want to hear from you. The role As an Instructor, you will empower the people we support to achieve their goals and priorities while advocating for their participation and inclusion in the community. You will work within a person centred approach, fostering collaboration with internal and external services, particularly with families, to create a supportive and inclusive environment. In this supervisory role, your responsibilities will include completing reports and documentation, implementing New Directions in line with national standards for day services, and providing physical support, including personal care. You will also encourage personal growth by fostering hobbies and life skills while working alongside healthcare professionals to ensure the highest standards of care and well being. Essential Criteria: Employee Benefits: Sick Pay Scheme, Paid Maternity Leave, Flexible Working, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme (Site Dependent), Parking, Generous Annual Leave, Access to income continuance scheme, Discounted Health Insurance and Access to training. (A panel may be formed from which future vacancies for the Tralee Day Services may be filled up to the 31st of December 2026). *In relation to offers of employment, evidence of relevant employment experience must be clearly detailed in both your application form and CV. Failure to provide this information, along with a satisfactorily completed verification of service form before an agreed start date, will result in placement at Point 1 of the applicable scale. Incremental credit will only be applied from the date correct documents are submitted.* Canvassing Any attempt by candidates or others acting on their behalf, directly or indirectly, through written communication or any other means, to canvass or influence in the candidate's favour any staff member of Kerry Parents and Friends Association, or any individual involved in interviewing or evaluating applicants, will result in the candidate's automatic disqualification from the position. Kerry Parents and Friends Association is an equal opportunities employer
Support Worker, Day Services
As a Section 39 organisation, KPFA operates its own pay scales. Annual increments are awarded up to the maximum point of the relevant scale. WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION Post: Support Worker Contract: Permanent, Part-Time (31 hours per week) Location: Killarney Day Services 2 Roster: Mon- Thurs: 09:30 - 16:15 / Fri: 09:30 - 16:00 *Please note, rosters may be subject to change due to the Operational requirements of the Service* If you are dedicated to making a positive impact and empowering people to thrive in their every day interests and pursuits; then we want to hear from you. The Role: The Support Worker will play a vital role in empowering individuals by planning and setting meaningful goals that address their unique personal, social, recreational, academic, independent living, community integration, training, and supported employment needs. They will actively guide and support individuals to realise their aspirations, helping them reach identified priorities and achieve greater independence and self sufficiency. They will also advocate for inclusion and active participation in the community, ensuring access to opportunities that promote social and personal growth. The Support Worker operates within a person centred framework, prioritising each individual’s choices and needs. They will work closely with both internal and external services, fostering a culture of collaboration and partnership, and building strong relationships with families to ensure holistic support. In addition to supporting adults with intellectual disabilities, the Support Worker will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, completing relevant reports, and ensuring all documentation meets required standards. The role includes providing physical, emotional, psychological, and healthcare support, all while promoting dignity, respect, and personal autonomy. They will also facilitate life skills development through hobbies, interests, and activities, teaching skills such as budgeting, cooking, communication, and time management to promote greater independence. The Support Worker will work alongside a range of healthcare professionals to ensure all aspects of care are delivered to the highest standard. Their input will be essential in creating care plans that are responsive to evolving needs, fostering personal growth, wellbeing, and a sense of belonging within the community. This is a dynamic and rewarding position that requires dedication, a commitment to lifelong learning, and a strong passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of those supported. Essential Criteria: Employee Benefits: Sick Pay Scheme, Paid Maternity Leave, Flexible Working, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Parking ( Site Dependent), Generous Annual Leave, Access to income continuance scheme, Discounted Health Insurance and Access to training. (A panel may be formed from which future vacancies for the Killarney Day Services 2 may be filled up to the 31st of December 2026) *In relation to offers of employment, evidence of relevant employment experience must be clearly detailed in both your application form and CV. Failure to provide this information, along with a satisfactorily completed verification of service form before an agreed start date, will result in placement at Point 1 of the applicable scale. Incremental credit will only be applied from the date correct documents are submitted.* Your CV and application must be written independently and accurately reflecting your own experience, skills, and competencies. The use of AI or automated tools to complete any part is not permitted. Canvassing Any attempt by candidates or others acting on their behalf, directly or indirectly, through written communication or any other means, to canvass or influence in the candidate's favour any staff member of Kerry Parents and Friends Association, or any individual involved in interviewing or evaluating applicants, will result in the candidate's automatic disqualification from the position. Kerry Parents and Friends Association is an equal opportunities employer
Integrated Healthcare Area Lead, Acute Services, University Hospital
The IHA Lead Acute Services is required to:
