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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
Mystery Shoppers
Mystery Shoppers - Required Nationwide! Looking to earn an extra income? Would you like to earn cash while you shop? Customer Perceptions are recruiting Mystery Shoppers across Ireland. Flexible working hours are available to suit your needs. All you need is: ✅ Good observational skills ✅ The ability to recognise outstanding customer service ✅ A strong grasp of written and spoken English Click Apply Now to submit your application today! Don't have a current CV? No worries - Just click Apply Now and upload your letter of introduction through the cv section OR Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates section and build your CV today! 🛑 IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 4 WORKING DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER 🛑
Caretaker
Salary: €40,498 - €41,729 (pre 2011)€37,389 - €41,729 (post 2011)Based on 39 hours week Annual Leave: 22 days per annum Contract Type: Permanent Post Key Responsibilities Will have to be flexible with hours of attendance. Carry out appropriate duties as specified by the Centre Manager/Chief Executive. Skills Requirements Applicants must be flexible, willing to work under direction, work as part of the Centre team and work on their own initiative. They must be honest, confidential, punctual, responsible and must uphold the values of LOETB. They will have the motivation to see what must be done, and complete tasks well. Duties Caretakers must conform to Health, Safety and Welfare procedures in all aspects of their work. The following is a list of duties attached to the post of Caretaker: To take care of the premises and its contents and to prevent, as far as possible, any damage to the structure, furniture, fittings and equipment. Site Safety and Inspections: Conduct regular inspections of the site, identifying any potential hazards and addressing them promptly. To open the premises, as required, each morning and at other times as required prior to the commencement of business and to check that heating system is operational and that rooms are adequately heated in season. To close the premises on termination of activities and to ensure that the premises is safely secured for the night, that all doors, windows, etc. are closed and that all controls on central heating systems, radiators, storage heaters, etc. are set to come into timely operation in the morning in season. To act as keyholder and, if required, be available for security alarm calls outside of working hours. To keep safe custody of the keys of all rooms in the building and to ensure that no unauthorised person has access to any part of the building. To control the entry and exit of apprentices, visitors, learners, staff and other users to and from the premises and grounds. To be available for overtime, if required. To undertake the co-ordination and supervision of the cleaning of the premises and to ensure the property is cleaned to appropriate cleaning standards. Facility Maintenance: Carry out repairs, basic maintenance, and upkeep of the site, including cleaning and organising tools, repairing equipment, and maintaining the structural integrity of the simulated environment. To list promptly all requisitions for repairs to cleaning equipment or replenishing cleaning materials. To remove rubbish & waste materials and to ensure its safe storage pending removal from the premises. To be responsible for the heating of the building(s), to ensure that boilers, burners, etc. are maintained in good working order, to ensure fuel stocks (where appropriate) are maintained at acceptable levels, and to monitor usage to ensure efficient and economic operation. To monitor the electricity usage to ensure efficient and economic operation. To have rooms ready for use at least half an hour prior to use. To move furniture, equipment and materials as required. To carry messages and errands within the premises and to other centres as required. To maintain an oversight of the proper and safe use of car park spaces. To carry out stewarding and other sundry duties. To assist tradesmen, maintenance staff or deliverymen. To assist, as may be required, with the organisation of exhibitions of students’ or other works within or without the precincts of the premises. Assist in the upkeep of stores, class materials and other materials for general use. To ensure each day that all fuses, light bulbs (internal and external) and light controls are in order and to replace fuses and bulbs as necessary. To undertake minor maintenance of the premises, such as touching up paintwork, tightening screws in doors, windows, furniture, etc. and to ensure that gutters are kept clear. To carry out grounds maintenance, weeding, mowing and planting, as required and to ensure that the grounds are neat, presentable and free from litter. To test drains occasionally and ensure they are kept clean and functioning properly at all times. Oversee room set up before and after training activities and events including moving furniture, equipment etc. Waste Management and Sustainability: Oversee waste management protocols, including the disposal and recycling of materials, and promote sustainable practices across the site. Emergency Response: Serve as a first point of contact for emergencies, managing any urgent issues related to safety, equipment failure, or incidents on site. The above is not an exhaustive list as each Centre will have particular requirements. On this basis there is a requirement to carry out such other appropriate duties as may be required and generally carry out such instructions as may, from time to time, be given by the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, the Principal/Centre Manager or responsible officer acting on their behalf.
Textile Department Manager, And Westmeath
We are Ireland’s largest retailer providing fashion, homewares and food for our loyal customers. We operate 134 stores across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Spain, as well as a growing online store. Our guiding principle is to deliver excellent quality products at competitive prices and we are constantly developing our product ranges. We are currently recruiting for a Department Manager to join one of our store teams in the Offaly and Westmeath area. The primary job function of the Department Manager is to take accountability for their department, ensuring the delivery of exceptional customer care, operational standards to maximise sales and profitability, whilst maintaining costs and controlling stocks. Inspiring performance of team through coaching to deliver outstanding results and customer service. The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: If this sounds like the job for you, please apply now and tell us why you would be perfect for this challenging and rewarding role! Dunnes Stores is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Store Employee, Bridge Centre
Dunnes Stores is Ireland’s leading retailer positioned at the cutting edge of food and fashion retailing. We have stores in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Spain and are expanding our service and product offering all the time. At Dunnes Stores, we pride ourselves in delivering outstanding service and quality products whether it is food or fashion. We strive for excellence in all that we do, be it our award winning Simply Better Food range, our Baxter & Greene Market Deli or our collaborations with some of Irelands best Fashion and Homewares designers. Dunnes Stores offers a unique opportunity to in one of the most dynamic retailers in Ireland. We are currently looking to recruit store employees into a variety of different roles in our stores, these include working in Food or Fashion & Homewares, or within our Deli or restaurants. Store Employee roles have varying start times across the day, with some starting very early in the morning. All our store employees have excellent product knowledge, provide outstanding customer service, and above all else are passionate about retail. Suitable candidates should have some experience of working in a customer facing environment, be motivated, have excellent customer care skills, be confident communicators and have a passion for helping people. As a member of our store team you should be willing to learn and develop yourself, have a desire to succeed and to contribute to our positive team environment aswell as promoting our unique brand. Key Skills · Customer Service · Product Knowledge · Cash Handling · Visual Merchandising · Hygiene, Health and Safety · Knowledge of HACCP Dunnes Stores is an equal opportunities employer
Residential Leader
RESIDENTIAL LEADER (Social Care Manager 1/CNM1) (Includes Person in Charge Responsibility) Offaly Region Residential Services – Office is based in Tullamore Permanent full time We are looking for dynamic leaders to support people with intellectual disability to achieve their life goals, dreams and aspirations. Are you a motivated and compassionate leader ready to make a lasting impact? Bring your passion for community, innovation, and supportive leadership to create a positive living environment where everyone is valued Person Specification · The ability to lead and support teams keeping people we support at the centre of service provision at all times by promoting self-determination and self-direction. · Lead and inspire teams to deliver exceptional care and support within our residential services. · Foster a positive, inclusive culture where the people we support feel empowered and valued within their home and local community. · Engage with the community and spearhead initiatives that enhance experiences for people we support. · Manage resources efficiently, contributing to both satisfaction for individuals supported and operational excellence. · Communicate effectively with the individuals we support, their families and people important in each individuals’ life. · Ability to work on their own initiative as well as supporting colleagues within a Team. · Support the maintenance of up to date and accurate recording to ensure and demonstrate a high standard of care and support to each person. · Demonstrate interpersonal skills including; planning, data management, IT and organizational skills. · Have a robust knowledge and understanding of HIQA standards and statutory requirements and their responsibilities as a Person In Charge. · Demonstrate an ability to manage competing priorities. · part of this role they will be required to travel between locations The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following skills for the role: · Have Qualification appropriate to the role e.g. Nursing, Social Care, other relevant qualification. Social Care Candidates must be registered with or in the process of registering with CORU. · 3 years’ supervisory/managerial experience qualifying them to take on the role of PIC within intellectual disability services. · Have completed a Management Course. · Participation in the regional On-call roster. · Suitability as outlined above. CNM1 payscale 57,780 - 68,046 SCM1 Payscale 57,484 - 67,130 If you are ready to lead, grow, and inspire, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to become a vital part of Muiriosa Foundation’s dedicated team and help shape brighter futures. Candidate should note that as part of this role they will be required to travel between locations (This position will be remunerated appropriate to Qualification) Informal Enquiries: Area Directors: Lorraine Moran 087 6704893 Tracey O'Loughlin 0872491844 Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 28 September 2026
Census Field Supervisors
About this Role You will be responsible for the work of 4-12 Field Support Officers and for the successful conduct of the enumeration of the 2027 Census of Population in an assigned work area. Reports to: Census Regional Supervisor Manages: The work of 4 to 12 Field Support Officers Location of Post The commitment for this post will be from 18th January 2027 to 11th June 2027, with 41.15 hours gross or 35 hours net per week. The officer’s headquarters will be such as may be designated from time to time by the Director General of the Central Statistics Office. For the time being the Director General has designated the officer’s home as headquarters. An Office Accommodation Allowance of €12.77 gross per week worked is payable as a lump sum at the end of the contract term for the provision of this facility. This payment may be made once the following criteria are met: • The officer must provide secure and confidential storage in their headquarters for all census material and equipment • Only persons who are Officers of Statistics for census purposes may have access to this material, including the laptop computer • The accommodation and other facilities provided by the officer are suitable from the point of view of the safety of the official property being stored and the satisfactory conduct of official business. When absent from home/headquarters on duty, the officer will be paid appropriate travelling expenses and subsistence allowances subject to the normal Civil Service regulations. Principal Duties The Census Field Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the effective and accurate completion of the census enumeration within their assigned work area. The Census Field Supervisor will oversee 4 to 12 Field Support Officers and report to the Census Regional Supervisor. Key Responsibilities include: • Attending training days - become thoroughly familiar with all enumeration procedures and digital systems. • Using a laptop - track applicants during the recruitment phase; to access daily reports on Field Support Officers progress; and for communication. • Proficiency with the Smartphone Application - used to record interactions with households. • Recruitment of Field Support Officers - learning best-practice interview skills; interviewing candidates; and assisting with appointing Field Support Officers. • A comprehensive understanding of Census Field Supervisor & Field Support Officer Manuals – this enables the capability to train Field Support Officers. • Facilitate the sourcing of venues - for Field Support Officer interviews and training. • Training of the Field Support Officers - how to use the smartphone application to record household’s interactions; answer citizen questions regarding the 2027 Census; use maps to locate their work areas; and follow up with non-participating households. • Supervision of Field Support Officers – managing quality assurance for team performance, ensuring that this is completed for all Field Support Officers in the designated time frame; supporting Field Support Officers as needed and reassigning work as required; reporting on enumeration progress; completing daily reporting tasks on the CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system; completing probation, contract and expense claims for your team; reporting disciplinary issues; and monitoring team hours worked. • Live field responsibilities - actioning escalations from the field; monitoring dashboards; acting and reporting on non-performing areas; managing uncooperative households; advancing all cases/household toward a completed status; promoting Census 2027 with publicity materials; and submitting final payments for Field Support Officers. • Secure storage of census material at home – this includes the use of laptop for Census work only; ensuring the use of the laptop for CRM should not take place outside of the home, e.g. coffee shops etc; and the storage of crates and forms, that are to be issued to Field Support Officer’s then collected back at the end of the census The above job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time. The positions are full-time, and the officer may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties. Eligibility Criteria for Census Field Supervisors Essential Requirements Candidates must, within the last six years, have acquired at least three years of practical experience in the following areas: • Staff management, preferably in an off-site capacity and the organisation of work for groups of at least 4 people. • Organising and delivering training programmes. Post Specific Requirements Candidates must also: • Have a strong working knowledge of employment rights legislation. • Demonstrate excellent written and spoken English. • Possess strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with proven experience of engaging effectively with a broad range of stakeholders and members of the public. • Demonstrate the ability to take responsibility for meeting defined performance targets with clear accountability for outcomes. • Be able to prioritise, plan, and manage a varied and demanding workload in a busy setting. • Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (including Word, Excel, and Teams), smartphones, and associated digital tools. • Be available to work full-time for the duration of the contract. • Have experience in the recruitment of staff. • Hold a full, current, clean driving licence and have full-time access to a car for the contract period. • Be eligible under citizenship requirements. • Provide a residential address in Ireland at the time of appointment. Desirable Requirements The following would be advantageous for candidates to have: • NFQ level 5 or higher would be desirable. • Some experience in supervising/conducting household surveys, market research interviewing or practical social work. • Have reliable access to high-quality Wi-Fi throughout the recruitment process and, if appointed, for the duration of the contract. Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who has a Stamp 4 permission¹ or a stamp 5 permission. ¹ Please note that a 50 TEU visa, which is a replacement for Stamp 4EUFAM after Brexit, is acceptable as a Stamp 4 equivalent. To qualify candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer. If your visa expires, this may result in you being stepped down from your employment until such time as you have regularised your permission to work in the State. How to Apply Applications will be taken only through the CSO website https://recruitment.census.ie/. The competition opens 9am September 7th and closes 2pm September 22nd, 2026, or when total number of applications received reaches 3000, whichever is earlier. In the event that the competition closes before the 22nd of September 2026 a notice to this effect will be posted on the website. All applicants will need to have access to a device and Wi-Fi for the duration of this recruitment campaign. Accessibility, Disability and Reasonable Accommodation for the Selection Process We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and to ensuring that our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive for all candidates. If you have a disability or if you think you may require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the selection process, we strongly encourage you to make this known at the earliest opportunity so we can ensure you get the support you need. Such accommodations may include adjustments to the format or delivery of assessments, additional time, or other tailored supports. All requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis, having regard to the individual circumstances, in line with best practice and current legislation Having a disability or requiring adjustments will not impact your progress in the selection process, and you will not be disadvantaged by disclosing your disability or requirements. All information provided in this context will be treated as strictly confidential. Candidates who wish to discuss or request a reasonable accommodation should contact the recruitment team at census2027recruitment@cso.ie as early as possible. Candidates should provide sufficient detail regarding the nature of the accommodation required to assist in making appropriate arrangements. Where necessary, we may seek supporting medical or professional documentation to facilitate the assessment of the request. We are committed to engaging with candidates to ensure, insofar as practicable, that appropriate supports are put in place to enable equitable participation in the recruitment process for all candidates. Remuneration Pay: For the position of Census Field Supervisor, the rate of pay will be €38,803 annual equivalent. Where the appointee is 70 years of age or over, the rate of pay will be €37,211 annual equivalent, non-PPC aligned. Payment will be made as a double week on the Friday of the second week and then weekly after that. This payment is paid by Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) into a bank account of the officer’s choice. Payment cannot be made until the officer supplies IBAN/BIC details to the Census Recruitment Section. The CSO will validate your bank details through a third party. Atypical Work Allowance: It is envisaged that during the course of the census enumeration that Census Field Supervisors will be required to work outside normal hours in order to support their team of Census Field Support Officers during the busiest time of the delivery and collection stage of the census. Furthermore, Census Field Supervisors will be required to provide cover for colleagues in adjacent areas during temporary periods of absence due to annual leave, sick leave or other unavoidable absences. In recognition of this atypical work situation an additional once off allowance of €687.91 will be paid, (or on a pro-rata basis if applicable). This payment is in the nature of pay and is reckonable for pension purposes. Once the conditions for this payment are met, the payment will be made on a lump sum basis at the end of the contract period. Staff in receipt of this payment will be required to give full flexibility with regard to their attendance as the requirements of the job dictate, and with particular reference to the peaks and troughs that can be expected over the period of the contract given the nature of the census operation.
Leader In Day Services
LEADER IN DAY SERVICES OFFALY DAY SERVICES FIXED TERM (Approx 1 year) FULL TIME (CNM1 / Social Care Manager 1) We are offering this opportunity to a person with management experience to drive forward the vision, mission and values of the Muiríosa Foundation for those we support. They will have a key role in supporting individuals to be active citizens in their local community and promoting self-determination and self-direction for each person while overseeing the day to day operations of the Day Supports within their remit. The person will be flexible and capable of managing, competing priorities within their workload and will have a robust knowledge and understanding of New Directions. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate with individuals being supported, their families, other professionals and people important in the person's life. They will be able to demonstrate an ability to adapt their interpersonal skills within the context of the situation. The Day Service Leader will be expected to work on their own initiative as well as being a team player supporting their colleagues; supporting, supervising and motivating the staff members reporting to them. Essential Requirements: Informal enquiries: Lorraine Moran 087 6704893 Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 28 September 2026 7pm To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation
Checkout Manager
Job description Dunnes Stores is Ireland’s leading retailer positioned at the cutting edge of food and fashion retailing. We have stores in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Spain and are expanding our service and product offer all the time We are currently looking for Managers for the Checkout Area. Our Checkout Managers are responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the checkout area and to maintain a high standard of customer care at all times. The role involves the training and development of staff on checkout procedures and customer care, dealing with staff rosters and performance and monitoring the security in and around the Checkout Area as well as ensuring that our customers receive the most efficient and courteous service at all times. As part of the management team, ideal candidates should be very customer focused, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have good organisational skills. Previous retail experience is essential with the ideal candidate having supervisory or management experience. Dunnes Stores is an equal opportunities employer.
PDU Development Co-Ordinator - Social Enterprise
Role Requirements Role Requirement 1 Programme and Caseload Delivery CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
