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Team Leaders / Independent Advocates
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland is recruiting a panel of Team Leaders for upcoming opportunities in Dublin and Nationwide. Job Ref - NATTL0326 Closing date for applications is the 29th of March Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland provide unique intensive support programmes to young people. We have a strengths based, wrapround approach to support and we employ community-based Youth Advocates - which leads to long-lasting positive outcomes for young people and families. The Team Leader will manage the provision of direct services to clients and their families who are referred to the programme. You will manage a team of community-based Advocates and ensure that all clients receive an appropriate and high-quality service. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all applicants from diverse backgrounds with a relevant qualifications and work experience. These posts offer : Full Job Description This post requires: a belief in the YAP model of strengths based, needs led services for children, young people and families. You must have experience in the provision and management of direct services to children, young people and families. You will lead in the recruitment, training, management and supervision of staff/advocates; provide high quality services to children, young people and families using the strengths-based model and operate within YAP Ireland policies and procedures. This post also requires a high degree of flexibility and creativity in responding to the needs of young people and families, delivering a high standard of service in a changing climate, working time and the requirement for national travel. This post is responsible to the YAP Ireland Service Manager. 1. Essential Qualifications: • A Degree, preferably in Advocacy or Social Care field e.g. Youth Work, Community Work, Psychology, Child Psychology, Social Work, Social Science, or Social Care. • Experience of at least three years of direct work with children, young people and families. • Experience of at least two years in managing and supervising staff in delivering client centred services both inhouse and in communities. • Experience of managing a range of stakeholder relationships in a solution focused way. • Experience of Advocating on behalf of Children, young people and families. • Full Clean Driver’s Licence and access to own transport. • Demonstrate excellent communications skills, both oral and written, including computer proficiency in use of Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel etc. 2. Responsibilities and Tasks: The Team Leader is responsible to the Service Manager in the overall delivery of YAP programmes. This includes the provision of direct services to children, young people and families, personnel management and budget management of YAP Programmes. Specific Tasks Include: 1. To provide a direct service to clients and their families in line with the YAP Model 2. To manage the provision of direct services to clients and their families who are referred to YAP programmes. 3. To provide Independent Advocacy Services to young people and families who are referred to the Reviewed April 2025 – by Director of Services, YAP Ireland Independent Advocacy Service. 4. To recruit and train a team of staff/advocates for the YAP programmes in line with best practice and YAP Recruitment and Selection Policy and Procedures. 5. To manage and supervise a team of staff/advocates in the delivery of high-quality services to clients and their families including induction, probation and managing HR issues in line with YAP Ireland HR policies and procedures. 6. Ensure quality case recording is carried out in a timely manner in line with case management guidance and policies. 7. To manage child protection referrals and incidents and act as a designated officer in line with Children’s First Guidelines. 8. To manage adult protection referrals and incidents and act as a designated officer in line with Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse – National Policy and Procedures’ (2014). 9. To ensure that the service is delivered in line with the YAP Model and values with a focus o outcomes and positive change for clients and their families. 10. To agree and sign off payroll on a weekly basis and manage spend on each case in line with the budget. 11. To ensure all necessary reporting requirements are delivered in a timely fashion including HR, Research, statistics, financial reports, activity reports for stakeholders etc., 12. Ensure that best practice guidelines are adhered to by all staff including Children First guidelines, legislative requirements etc., 13. To work with young people and families to increase their voice in the service and in external services by facilitating training, groups, activities and participation sessions as required. 14. Facilitate and participate in staff/advocate team meetings and training sessions as scheduled. 15. To assist in the growth and development of YAP Ireland Programmes and Services through piloting services and initiating services in new areas. 16. Assist in the achievement of fundraising and communication strategies 17. Adhere to all YAP Ireland HR policies and procedures, including Health and Safety Policy, Code o Conduct, Child Protection, Complaints, Performance Management. 18. Develop effective working relationships with key staff within TUSLA, legal representatives, social care services and relevant community and voluntary organisations to ensure that quality services can be delivered. 19. Perform other duties as required by Senior Managers. Salary: €50,235 3. Team Leader Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualifications: Candidates should possess a Degree in Advocacy or in the Social Care field: e.g. Youth Work, Community Work, Psychology, Child Psychology, Social Work, Social Science or Social Care Essential Experience: • Belief in a strengths-based, needs led model of working with children, young people and families. • Experience of at least three years direct work with children, young people and families. • Experience of at least two years in managing and supervising staff/volunteers in delivering client centred services. • Experience of facilitating Group work or Participation Work with young people and/or family members. • Experience in child protection work • Experience of recording in a factual, timely way Desirable Experience: • Lived experience – expert by experience. • Proficiency in languages other than Irish and English. • Experience and understanding of the issues for children at risk/ working with children who are experiencing mental health issues/ working with Separated Children Seeking International Protection in Ireland. • Experience in recruiting staff or volunteers Experience in delivering training to staff or volunteers • Experience in Budget Management of a family or community-based service Essential Skills: • Ability to motivate and lead a team of people and work independently • Ability to build strong working relationships across a range of stakeholders using a solution focused approach. • Demonstrated excellent communications skills, both oral and written, including computer proficiency in use of Word, Outlook, Power point, Excel etc. • Ability to be creative, innovative and dynamic and work in a strengths-based way Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload Closing date for applications is the 29th of March PLEASE CLICK ON THE APPLY NOW BUTTON TO APPLY THROUGH THE YAP WEBSITE!
Resident DJ for Music Bar in Mallorca - Accommodation Available
Resident DJ for Music Bar in Mallorca - Accommodation Available Job Title: DJ Required – Music Bar in Mallorca, Spain Duration: Seasonal (April – October) Accommodation: Available Eligibility: EU Citizens Only Job Description: We are looking for an experienced DJ to join our team at a lively music bar in Mallorca, Spain for the summer season. Key Responsibilities: • Playing the best music • Engaging with customers to create a fun and enjoyable atmosphere Requirements: • Confident, talkative, and outgoing personality • Ability to provide great entertainment • Must be eligible to work in the EU (EU citizens only) • Willingness to commit for the full season (April – October) Perks & Benefits: • Accommodation Available • Work in a fun and lively music bar environment • Meet new people and enjoy the summer season in Mallorca How to Apply: Click the APPLY NOW button to submit your CV or send a WhatsApp message to +34 618 762 827 for more details.
Bar Staff / Waiters – Music Bar in Mallorca, Spain
Job Title: Bar Staff / Waiters – Music Bar in Mallorca, Spain Location: Mallorca, Spain Duration: Seasonal (April – October) Accommodation: Available Eligibility: EU Citizens Only Job Description: We are looking for enthusiastic and outgoing Bar Staff / Waiters to join our team at a lively music bar in Mallorca, Spain for the summer season. If you love working in a fast-paced, social environment and have a passion for great service, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Key Responsibilities: How to Apply: Click the APPLY NOW button to submit your CV or send a WhatsApp message to +34 618 762 827 for more details.
PR Bar Staff / Resident DJ – Music Bar in Mallorca, Spain
We are looking for PR Bar Staff and also a Resident DJ for a busy Music Bar in Mallorca, Spain Location: Mallorca, Spain Accommodation: Available Duration: Seasonal (April – October) Eligibility: EU Citizens Only Job Description: We are looking for enthusiastic and outgoing Bar Staff / Waiters to join our team at a lively music bar in Mallorca, Spain for the summer season. If you love working in a fast-paced, social environment and have a passion for great service, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Key Responsibilities: • Serving drinks & cocktails efficiently in a busy bar setting • Providing excellent customer service with a friendly and welcoming attitude • Engaging with customers to create a fun and enjoyable atmosphere • Handling cash and card payments accurately • Keeping the bar and seating areas clean and organized • Assisting with stock management and restocking as needed Requirements: • Confident, talkative, and outgoing personality • Ability to work well under pressure in a busy environment • Previous bar or hospitality experience is a plus but not essential • Must be eligible to work in the EU (EU citizens only) • Willingness to commit for the full season (April – October) Perks & Benefits: • Accommodation Available • Work in a fun and lively music bar environment • Meet new people and enjoy the summer season in Mallorca People applying for the DJ Opportunity must have experience. How to Apply: Click the APPLY NOW button to submit your CV or send a WhatsApp message to +34 618 762 827 for more details.
Customer Assistant
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. Customer obsessed, high energy and love learning every day? If that sounds like you, earn €450+ per week as a Customer Assistant on our standard 30 hour contract.You’ll work across different shift times, on varied tasks and with different colleagues.What does a normal day* as a Customer Assistant look like? (*there’s no such thing as ‘normal’ in retail but we’ve tried our best!)As a Customer Assistant you are required to sell alcohol, therefore you must be 18 or over to work in our store. Shift Patterns: • Morning shift: Starting at 5am or 6am with your team, you’ll be getting our award-winning products fully stocked on the shop floor and our delicious bakery products ready for our customers to enjoy by opening time so they can Go Full Lidl! • Middle shift: Starting mid-morning or early afternoon, you’ll make sure our stores are spotlessly clean, well presented and our products remain fresh, all while helping customers with queries on the shop floor and working on tills to minimise till queues• Late shift: From your start time in the afternoon, you’ll make sure our customers experience is top class by serving them with a smile while on the tills, restocking missing items and getting the store ready for the next day What you'll do • Interacting with the customer in a pleasant, friendly and helpful manner• Ensuring stock loss controls are followed in all areas of the store • Maintaining store and external cleanliness and hygiene standards• Following freshness and rotation principles• Ensuring all waste is managed correctly• Assisting in the stock count process What you'll need • A can-do attitude and excellent customer service skills• The willingness to go the extra mile for our customers• To be responsible and reliable• To enjoy working in a fast-paced, varied environment• A good team player• Preferably, previous experience in a customer facing role but this is not essential provided you have the right attitude What you'll receive We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl Year 1 • Basic Rate €15.10• €18.88 (Unsocial Hours) • €22.65 (Overtime/Sundays) • €30.20 (Bank Holiday) Year 2 • Basic Rate €15.70 • €19.63 (Unsocial Hours) • €23.55 (Overtime/Sundays) • €31.40 (Bank Holiday) Year 3 • Basic Rate €16.40 • €20.50 (Unsocial Hours) • €24.60 (Overtime/Sundays) • €32.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 4 • Basic Rate €17.40 • €21.75 (Unsocial Hours) • €26.10 (Overtime/Sundays) • €34.80 (Bank Holiday) Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
Process Engineer
Process Engineer Kilkenny Cheese Ltd Role Summary Kilkenny Cheese is a joint venture between Tirlan and Dutch family business Royal A-ware, a 130-year-old company with strong positions in EU and global markets. The facility has started up in 2024 as a greenfield site at Belview, Co Kilkenny. Rooted in our rich heritage of family farming and embedded in our communities, Tirlan has evolved to bring the passion of our farmers and their high-quality ingredients to the international marketplace. Using modern-day technology and applying the best processes to our milk pool of three billion litres, we now export innovative products and tailored ingredients solutions to be enjoyed in more than 100 countries. Royal A-ware is a traditional Dutch family business with a passion for food and with a strong entrepreneurial attitude. Demand-led, we offer our clients tailored products and services. In recent years investments have been made in the development and management of own supply chains resulting in independence, efficiency, and flexibility. We are specialized in producing, ripening, cutting, and packaging cheese, and also produce and package cream and fresh dairy products. Based in Belview in South Kilkenny, the role reports to Operations Manager. This role is responsible for the optimisation of plant performance. The Process Engineer will be assigned ownership for a particular aspect of the Manufacturing Process initially but will expand the role to cover the full process. Through ongoing development and improvements in plant process and automated systems the Process Engineer will support the Plant Operations teams in the delivery of Plan. Responsibilities Apply with an up to date CV
Operational Capability Specialist
Operational Capability Specialist Kilkenny Cheese Ltd Role Summary Kilkenny Cheese is a joint venture between Tirlan and Dutch family business Royal A-ware, a 130-year-old company with strong positions in EU and global markets. The facility has started up in 2024 as a greenfield site at Belview, Co Kilkenny. Rooted in our rich heritage of family farming and embedded in our communities, Tirlan has evolved to bring the passion of our farmers and their high-quality ingredients to the international marketplace. Using modern-day technology and applying the best processes to our milk pool of three billion litres, we now export innovative products and tailored ingredients solutions to be enjoyed in more than 100 countries. Royal A-ware is a traditional Dutch family business with a passion for food and with a strong entrepreneurial attitude. Demand-led, we offer our clients tailored products and services. In recent years investments have been made in the development and management of own supply chains resulting in independence, efficiency, and flexibility. We are specialized in producing, ripening, cutting, and packaging cheese, and also produce and package cream and fresh dairy products. Based in Belview in South Kilkenny, the role reports to the Operations Manager. The Operational Capability Specialist plays a key role in planning, delivering, and managing learning and development activities across the organisation. This includes training administration, LMS oversight, compliance monitoring, and supporting continuous improvement. A key focus of this role is ensuring adherence to Standardised Work, updating SOPS and maintaining compliance, and embedding high‑quality training practices that support operational excellence. Responsibilities Send an up to date CV to apply
Camp Support Worker
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025. Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking highly-motivated Summer Camp Support Workers to join our team in Kilkenny Children’s Disability Services. Contract Type: Temporary (6 Weeks) Contract Hours: 25 hours per week / variable hours Salary Scale: €34,382 to €41,607 pro rata per annum Annual Leave Entitlement: 30 days pro rata per annum and proportionately less for less than 12 months service Overall Purpose of the Post: The Summer Camp Support Worker will be responsible to the Services Manager and will report to the Camp Coordinator who will act as line manager, and work collaboratively with other members of the summer camp team. Duties & Responsibilities · Help create an atmosphere and which is fun, inclusive and promotes each child’s participation in terms of choice, and decision making and in which each child is enabled to reach their highest level of independence. · Assist in implementing agreed programmes of care for each child, ensuring that each individuals varying needs are met in a way that promotes dignity and respect for the person. · Work with the Coordinator to help ensure that each person is enable to participate in activities which reflect their choice and interest. · Work with the Coordinator to ensure that special equipment is used appropriately and maintained. · Assist in implementing agreed fun activity programmes of for each child, ensuring that each individuals varying needs are met in ways which promote dignity and respect for the child. · Staff will be expected to display appropriate sensitivity while working closely with families and service users. Integrity & Decision Making · Holds an appropriate and effective set of professional values and beliefs and behaves in line with professional standards as set down by Enable Ireland and relevant professional bodies. · Ensure delivery of a quality service to each individual, providing personal assistance in all aspects of everyday living skills, carrying out any duties necessary to ensure the comfort and hygiene of the service users. · Makes decisions in a well-judged and timely manner bringing all relevant information to bear. · Uses logical analysis to break complex problems into their component parts. · Promotes and consistently supports the demonstration and development of evidence based service delivery. · Direct involvement in risk assessment and managing child protection in conjunction with the Designated Person. Planning and Organising of Activities and Resources · The Summer activity programme Support Worker will in consultation with the line manager and the team assist with the implementation of Individual Programme Plans/ programme including play activities to promote and encourage the social, emotional and cognitive development which targets the individual needs of the child. · Have direct responsibility for the care and hygiene standards of activity rooms, camp area, bathrooms and toileting facilities. · Ensure that equipment, toys and furniture are maintained in good order; and any breakages or damage must be reported to the line manager immediately. · Record and faithfully report on a daily basis contact messages etc. to the line manager. · To act as bus escort in the transportation of children to and from home or to any other venue as requested by the line manager/services manager and to assist where necessary in the planning and management of bus routes and schedules. · May be required to drive their own or Enable Ireland’s transport in the course of their duties. · To take responsibility for the service users effects, i.e. clothing, bags, etc. ensuring that they go home with them. Due care must be taken of all equipment, aids and appliances ensuring that they are delivered as requested by therapists. · Plans and organises activities and necessary resources efficiently and effectively. · Demonstrates the ability to arrange and schedule activities. · Maintains a disciplined and professional level of performance under sustained or situational pressure. · To participate in appropriate training and group work opportunities for service users, families, staff and external groups. · To provide challenging and enjoyable experiences so that all children can grow and develop as competent learners within loving and nurturing relationships with others. Service Delivery & Initiative · To work in partnership with service users, parents, families/carers and others to as appropriate to address the needs of the services user. · To maintain the person’s and family’s right to a relationship of mutual trust, privacy, confidentiality and responsible use of information. · To be familiar and comply with health and safety procedures. · Takes initiatives to move the service forward and shows a willingness to try out new ideas under supervision that add service delivery value. · Is committed to achieving evidence based goals and the continuous improvement of the service. · Shows enthusiasm and a high level of motivation in completing projects. · Provide adequate outdoor play for service users during their day. Building and Maintaining Working Relationships · Ensures that all interaction with service users is approached with dignity, respect, equality and incorporates choice. · Forms strong positive working relationships across all areas of the service, builds on a common understanding. · Demonstrates a supportive and reciprocating work style including strong empathy with service users. · To communicate effectively with parents of children attending the service so as to provide a children and family centred service. · Works appropriately with all stakeholders. · This description is not restrictive and the post holder may be required to carry out other duties as requested by their Manager. GDPR To minimise exposure to breaches of GDPR, strict compliance is required In the course of carrying out the duties of this job and working with others. This will include but is not limited to compliance with Enable Ireland’s suite of GDPR Policies & Procedures, attending all GDPR Training sessions and ensuring personal responsibility for implementing safeguards and measures as directed. The successful candidate will have: Essential Criteria: · Year 1 of a relevant degree programme (such as Social Care, Child Care, Education, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Psychology). or · QQI Level 5 Major Award—Childcare, Health Care Support, Social Care, Pre Nursing (total 8 modules) to include module on special needs Or SNA Qualification. · Experience of working with children/young people or people with disabilities. · Excellent communication, oral and written/and interpersonal skills. · Knowledge of child development. · Ability to use initiative appropriately. · Team working. Desirable Criteria: · Full driver’s license · Commitment to working in partnership with parents/carers and children in a family centred manner. · Current Back Care & Manual Handling Training. · Good knowledge of child protection & child development. · Knowledge of the Enable Ireland organisation. If you feel you would fit the role then please submit your application today. If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including:- · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: Monday 13th April 2026. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Distribution Centre (Warehouse) Assistant Manager
Petmania Distribution Centre (Warehouse) Assistant Manager Reporting to the Distribution Centre Manager, based in Kilkenny, and working the evening shift the main tasks associated with the role are as follows; Team management Overseeing the evening (Picking/Packing) shift with responsibility for the team and liaising with the evening Supervisor ensuring that; · All orders are picked accurately and completely to ensure quality of service to the Petmania Stores · All orders are packed correctly and pallets built as per specification to ensure safety of team and end customers. · All team members adhere to all safety regulations at all times · Regular reviews are carried out with all team members to ensure that performance is managed and measured, ensuring that hours are allocated to the needs of the picking schedule. · Maximising efficiency through the use of technology and team management · Monitoring and managing picking processes and individuals to reduce instances of stock non-picks. · Managing attendance and timekeeping for the team. Health and Safety · Responsibility for ensuring compliance for full warehouse team on e-learning app · Ensuring that all Health and Safety regulations are followed in the warehouse · Managing your team to ensure that all equipment is used in a safe manner, including the mandatory use of fall arrest equipment. · Monitoring and ensuring the safe storage of goods in the warehouse · Ensure machine checks are carried out as per schedule · Report on any accidents or incidents occurring in the Warehouse · Report on any defects in machinery to the Warehouse manager for rectification · Work with Health and Safety consultants to ensure beast practice at all times. Processes · Prepare handover notes for the Goods In shift informing of any issues encountered on the evening shift for rectification · Attend weekly meetings with the Warehouse Manager and Goods-In Supervisor to discuss any issues and upcoming planning for expected events e.g. seasonal increases, new stores. Standards · Working with the Warehouse Management team to improve and adhere to operating standards in the Warehouse · Working with the Warehouse Management team to improve and adhere to housekeeping standards in the Warehouse · Working with the individuals on your team to ensure that they are carrying out their roles in line with the performance standards expected. Hours of Work · Petmania Distribution Centre Evening Shift operates 40 hours over 5 days. You will be expected to work Monday to Thursday, 1.00 pm to 10.00 pm each day with two 30-minute breaks, Friday from 9am to 3.30pm. This may be subject to change to facilitate public holidays and seasonal increases. Assuming the responsibilities of the Distribution Centre Manager in his/her absence As an individual you must demonstrate strong communication skills and like to achieve results. You will have at least 2 years team management experience in a Logistics/Distribution setting. You can motivate others, deal with conflict and have strong planning and organising abilities while delivering within a dynamic expanding business.
