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Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland Vacancies: Advocates – Fixed Purpose Contracts YAP Ireland is continuously recruiting male and female Advocates from all areas to work within their local communities, supporting children, young people and families to achieve their goals. YAP Advocates come from all walks of life and make a huge difference to the lives of Young People and Families. The young people we work with come from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. We welcome applicants with first hand work / life experience of the issues facing these young people and their families including Roma and Travellers. We provide training and experience that creates opportunities for Advocates to become skilled at working with young people and families within their community in a strengths-based way. Please Note: If you are not in these area’s but you’re still interested in working as an Advocate, please fill out the application form and someone will contact you when we are recruiting in your area. Youth Advocates – Fixed Purpose Contracts – Person Spec and Job Description The Youth Advocate reports to a Team Leader. This post requires working within the YAP strengths-based model, to provide 1:1 support for vulnerable young people and their families and to support them in their home and local communities so that they can achieve their goals. YAP Ireland provides a strengths-based, needs led service for 6-12 months to children, young people and families who are struggling with a range of issues in their lives. You will work intensively with them to achieve positive change and meet their goals. Responsibilities and Tasks: 1. To deliver a 1:1 service to young people and families under the supervision and support of the Team Leader. 2. Together with the Team Leader to build a positive, supportive working relationship with the young person and their family using the YAP strengths-based model to help them achieve their goals. 3. Together with the Team Leader, to develop a plan of work (Individualised Service Plan) to focus on the abilities, strengths and needs of the young person and their families. 4. To carry out day to day work with the young person and family, addressing their needs as outlined in the ISP. This may involve supporting the young person to participate in appropriate education, accessing appropriate services or finding community activities to link the young person into. 5. To promote, enable and empower the young person and families voice to be heard and ensure they have a voice in their service/life/community. This includes activity groups, participation and consultation groups. 6.Together with the Team Leader, to adopt a Wraparound approach that will bring together those key people and services who can offer support to the young person and family during and after the YAP Service. 7. To identify and evaluate the changing needs and interests of the child/young person as the relationship progresses and to adapt the service accordingly. 8. To understand the Health and Safety policies required for all activities with young people including any specific medical history, medications and specific special needs and/or diagnosis. 9. To complete in a timely and accurate manner the required weekly paperwork and to submit to the line manager by the agreed deadlines. 10. To be familiar with all Yap’s current policies and procedures, especially in the areas of Child Protection, Confidentiality and On-Call and to work within those in a professional manner. 11. To attend staff development, training and supervisory sessions as scheduled. This will include regular supervision. Some training courses are mandatory and advocates will be required to attend this training. 12. To undertake other duties as appropriate. Advocate Person Specification ExperienceEssential Life Experience relevant to young people and families e.g. raising children, child minding, sports coaching, community work, volunteering, youth club or lived experience of overcoming the challenges facing young people and families. Non-essential 3 months experience of working / volunteering within a youth work, family support or community setting Skills Essential A positive attitude towards children and young people and an ability to work from a strengths based perspective, be non-judgemental and creative. A knowledge/understanding of issues affecting young people. Good communication skills Good time management and organisational skills Basic computer skills Ability to write reports on work undertaken Full Driving Licence and own transport. What we offer: PLEASE CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE OFFICIAL CAREERS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY FOR YOUR AREA
School Bus Escort
JOB PURPOSE Under the direction of the driver undertake duties concerned with the safe transport of children with special needs to and from school. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direction of the driver:- This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time. PERSON SPECIFICATION NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS 1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant. 2. You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise. 3. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below. 4. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. 5. Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role. 6. In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form on how you meet any desirable criteria. Section 1 - Essential Criteria The following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage . You should therefore make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. Experience Evidence of experience of working with children Skills/Abilities Ability to communicate effectively and respond to others Other Willingness to undertake job related training Skills/Abilities Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Excellent customer service skills Effective team working skills Ability to use own initiative while following procedures
Christmas Sales Associate
Our Sales Associates make sure Christmas truly sparkles for our Customers! Temporary Christmas Sales Associate - Part Time - Commission, incentives and great staff discount. Christmas is a wonderful time in our stores. It’s a time when people with a real passion for quality customer service can help us create the perfect festive atmosphere: turning every moment into a sparkling, welcoming opportunity for Amazing Customer Experiences. Whether a customer is looking for jewellery, a watch or just ‘something special’, you’ll make sure they leave with it gift-wrapped.Of course, Christmas isn’t just for customers. You’ll get something special from us, too. This is an opportunity to gain fantastic retail experience, learning quickly about our products and gaining some real jewellery expertise that you can share with customers. During Christmas, lots of customers come to our stores simply to browse – you’ll answer their questions, showcase our products and use your sales skills to help the team meet targets. As the face of H. Samuel, we want you to reflect our brand, culture and customers. You certainly won’t find our Store team members suited and booted. Instead, we’re proud of our team’s unique personalities and to showcase this we have a fashion conscious, business casual dress code, which encourages our teams to celebrate their own tattoo’s, piercings and style! Your background You’ll have a passion for putting the customer first and creating memorable customer experiences. While you may not specifically have jewellery experience, you will certainly have an interest in jewellery products and brands. A positive, ‘can-do’ attitude is essential, with a natural ability for striking up a conversation with a diverse range of customers. What's next? When you submit your application, you will be invited to complete a short online assessment. If successful, you will be asked to complete a short video which gives you the opportunity to tell us a little more about you and why you would like to join us. Successful applicants will be contacted by the store manager inviting you to the final stage interviews. We recommend to regularly check your emails to ensure you don’t miss any updates with your application. Your rewards We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including sales incentives and a staff discount. The nature of our business also means you can sometimes work additional hours at times like peak trading periods, Bank Holidays and weekends.What is also really amazing about Signet are the career development opportunities. If you’ve got potential, we’ll help you fulfil it. We’ve got the training and development programmes in place to really help you make the most of your talent! arrow_upward Be part of something special! Signet is the name behind H. Samuel and Ernest Jones. Together, we have more than 270 stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland. But that’s not all, we are part of the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewellery with approximately 2,800 stores. Just imagine where your career could take you. Signet Jewelers (H. Samuel & Ernest Jones) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion . We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are proud to have achieved Disability Confident Committed status (Level 1). All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Housing Support Worker, Older People
Housing Support Worker for Older People Location : Housing Support Team – Older People South - Armagh/Dungannon/Craigavon areas Salary: £14,720.16 per annum (£13.48 per hour – SP 21) Contract: Permanent Work hours: 21 hours per week Please note we do not offer sponsorship for these roles . BCM is actively recruiting for a Housing Support Worker to help those over the age of 55 to remain living independent at home. This role has a focus on supporting individuals with their housing and social care needs. Housing experience is not essential as full training will be provided on the job. We are a values led organisation. We look for individuals who embody integrity, compassion, respect and a person-centred approach. Our values are central to all that we do. This role will involve visiting service users in their own homes, with a caseload in Newry areas. You will have the support of your experienced colleagues and Manager to learn all aspects of the job. Please note this role does not involve personal care. If you are passionate about helping those in need, we would like to hear from you. Take a moment to watch this short video and get a glimpse into the incredible work of our team! Youtube: https://youtube.com/shorts/CeAMfw5p8bM?feature=share What we can offer you Please see attached job description and specification for further details. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Creative Programme Development Manager
JOB PURPOSE: This is a key role in the in development and presentation of the best of artistic programme in the Borough’s Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre. The role of the Creative Programme Development Manager involves the development, planning and delivery of multi art form programming initiatives and arts projects within the Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre, this includes performing, visual, creative arts and crafts. The role involves development and management of the Community Arts outreach programme, staff management, consideration of health and safety requirements, equipment issues, event development and facilitation of a range of services. All correspondence in relation to your application will be sent via e-mail. Please ensure a valid e-mail address and phone number is provided when filling out the application form. Applicants must advise of any changes to contact details during the process. Applicants should ensure that they check their e-mails including junk folder regularly. Please download the Job Description and Person Specification as these will not be available after the advertisement. Human Resources Section (Craigavon Office) Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council Lakeview Road Craigavon Co Armagh BT64 1AL Tel: 0300 0300 900
Facilities Support Officer, Reprographics
JOB PURPOSE: Committing to the one-team ethos, you will be flexible and collaborative and you will actively support all colleagues and other activities necessary to deliver the service objectives. The post holder will provide a comprehensive postal, photocopying and print finishing service for the Council and support all other functions within Estates & Assets Management Department. All correspondence in relation to your application will be sent via e-mail. Please ensure a valid e-mail address and phone number is provided when filling out the application form. Applicants must advise of any changes to contact details during the process. Applicants should ensure that they check their e-mails including junk folder regularly. Please download the Job Description and Person Specification as these will not be available after the advertisement. Human Resources Section (Craigavon Office) Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council Lakeview Road Craigavon Co Armagh BT64 1AL Tel: 0300 0300 900 Ext: 62014/61705
Business Development Officer
Salary: Scale PO1 (SCP 28-31) £40,444 - £43,149 Hours: 37 hours per week Monday - Friday. A flexible working hours scheme in operation. The postholder may be required to work additional hours and outside normal working hours to meet the needs of the post. Duration: Fixed Term Contract for 18 months, may be extended. All employees are expected to model the Customer Care behaviours of “Serve Passionately, Engage Positively and Deliver Consistently.” JOB PURPOSE: Reporting to the Economic Development Infrastructure Manager, the postholder will manage a portfolio of local business clients and initiatives to drive inclusive economic recovery and growth. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manage a portfolio of business clients which have the potential to impact positively on the local economy and/or are of particular importance to the Borough. Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of core business data held on Council systems, including Key Performance Indicators, for businesses in their portfolio. Identify, formulate and monitor business growth, skills, and improvement opportunities within local businesses through an assessment of need and the proactive provision of signposting advice and support to partner organisations and Council supports. Ensure local businesses are fully informed and aware of support mechanisms and how they support business growth, provide solutions to address their issues, and help contribute to further development of the Borough. Establish and work with a diverse range of partners to optimise resources and to facilitate accelerated growth in local businesses, including working closely with industry, sectoral representative bodies, government departments, universities, higher and further education and training providers, private, statutory, voluntary and community organisations to facilitate innovation and a co-ordinated approach to business and enterprise development and employability and skills in the Borough. Establish a business partnership relationship with key influencers and decision-makers (Borough-wide, NI and internationally based) within companies based in the Borough and to encourage sectoral growth. Support the Economic Development Infrastructure Manager in the development, delivery and monitoring of the Department’s Business, Unit and Performance Improvement Plans. Identify and work on sectoral issues and business issues to support sectoral growth, rural/urban economic development and key employment zone development. This includes developing and managing a portfolio of business support initiatives and programmes, monitoring and evaluating progress, reporting on performance, outcomes and return on investment. Identify external funding opportunities for Council’s enterprise development activities and prepare funding bids, ensuring appropriate governance arrangements are in place for the receipt of funding due and the subsequent payment of grants to relevant approved businesses and support organisations where appropriate. Work as part of the Economic Development Infrastructure Development team and with colleagues in Communication and Design to proactively promote the Borough and showcase the local economy as Council’s number one priority. Provide evidence to the Economic Development Infrastructure Manager in proactively setting new business plan targets, manage budgets, ensuring complementarity within the Department and compliance with Council policies and financial regulations. Proactively horizon-scan current and future challenges pertaining to and impacting on enterprise development and the economy, ensuring dissemination of information to the Economic Development Infrastructure Manager, Department, wider Council and key stakeholders. Provide information, responses, briefings, reports and statistics as required by the Council, Head of Department and Management Team within agreed deadlines. Represent Council at relevant events/seminars/conferences and working groups to promote Council’s Economic Development role and activities as appropriate. Work in a corporate and collaborative way with other services and departments to promote and deliver a “One Council” approach. Participate in Council-wide project teams engaged in major development projects within the Borough and design and deliver associated enterprise development activity and capital projects which promote job creation and business growth. Undertake any other relevant duties that may be required and are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post. Qualifications and Training • A third level qualification (i.e. HNC/HND, Level 4, Degree) in line with the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) in a relevant discipline/subject such as Business, Economics, Accounting or similar. (Please note relevancy should be clearly demonstrated.) Experience • Two years’ experience in Business Development and/or Economic Development. • Two years Project Management experience. • Applicants who do not possess a relevant third level qualification must demonstrate 5 years’ relevant experience as above. Key skills, knowledge and attributes • Excellent interpersonal skills; • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and trust with businesses and stakeholders; • Ability to act with diplomacy and tact; • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; • Proven ability in Project Management including securing funding, delivering innovative action plans and adhering to funding requirements including effective budget management; • Ability to flex and adapt to meet the evolving needs of the local economy and organisation; • Ability to organise and prioritise work and work to deadlines; • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team; • Problem-solving and decision-making skills; • Self-motivated and able to drive forward new ideas/concepts to a successful conclusion; • Ability to horizon-scan and an excellent understanding of the key issues and challenges impacting the economy; • Awareness of the issues currently affecting Local Government; • Ability to work under pressure in order to meet specified timescales. Driving • Access to a form of transport which will permit the post holder to carry out the duties of the post in full. Working Arrangements/Flexibility • 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm. A flexible working hours scheme in operation. The postholder may be required to work additional hours and outside normal working hours to meet the needs of the post.
Associate Dentist, Maternity Cover
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Dentist to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team for 9-12 months' maternity cover in our Armagh Practice. As this is a Denplan Practice, there is an established list available which includes a number of private patients. We pride ourselves on offering an excellent quality of care and service to our patients. We can offer:
Associate Dentist
Job Summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Private Dentist to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team in Armagh. There is an established list available which includes a number of private patients. We pride ourselves on offering an excellent quality of care and service to our patients. We can offer:
Senior Administrative Officer
Job Purpose The postholder will provide confidential and comprehensive administration support and be responsible for leading and supervising Administrative Officers, effectively managing resources to ensure high level of service delivery. The post will require a high level of customer service and ability to deal with and resolve issues using personal and professional judgement, building relationships with internal and external officers at all levels promoting the profile of the Council. All correspondence in relation to your application will be sent via e-mail. Please ensure a valid e-mail address and phone number is provided when filling out the application form. Applicants must advise of any changes to contact details during the process. Applicants should ensure they check their e-mails including junk folder regularly. Please download the Job Description and Person Specification as these will not be available after the advertisement closes. Recruiting Office: Human Resources Section (Craigavon Office) Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Civic Centre Lakeview Road Craigavon BT64 1AL T: 0300 0300 900
