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Job Opportunity Role: Care Support Workers Contract Type: Permanent Part Time Contract Hours: 3x29 Contracts Cheshire Service: East Leinster Services Address: Rathmichael Area – South Dublin We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above position. Candidates must be highly motivated, creative, and experienced with a passion for engaging with the people we support daily. About Cheshire Ireland Cheshire Ireland provides quality services to adults with physical, sensory, and neurological disabilities at a medium and high level of need. More information on our organisation can be found at https://www.cheshire.ie/ What we do We provide individualised supports for people to meet their physical, psychological, and social care needs in an environment that encourages independence and promotes their rights and well-being. Our services provide a friendly, cooperative, and positive working environment within busy residential and community services. The right candidate will share our values and will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the people we support. How we work Our services are based on clear principles of supporting people “one person at a time”. As a member of the team, you will be committed to high quality rights-based, person-centred service delivery, be willing to embrace change and help foster a culture of continuous improvement. What you will do You will support people with all aspects of their daily lives as per their individual needs and in accordance with their evolving personal plans to support them to live their best possible lives. You will be required to establish and maintain relationships with the people we support that are based on respect and equality and that promote their rights and independence. It is critical that when undertaking your work that you do so in a manner that is consistent with Cheshire Ireland’s values, operating ethos, and standards. Who we are looking for: Hold or be in the process of undertaking a minimum of QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or a minimum of QQI Level 6 Social Care or a Nursing qualification. Have experience in supporting people with disabilities. Hold or be working towards gaining a Full Manual Driving license and willingness to drive for work. Desire for personal and professional development. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Eligibility to work in Ireland is essential. Good Standard of verbal and written English. Computer literate (experience with online care management systems an advantage). Personal integrity and trustworthiness. Positive attitude. Willing to embrace change and is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning throughout the service. Committed to the principles of rights-based, person-centred services. Candidates who have experience and no qualifications may be hired if they are willing to undertake and complete QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support within two years of the commencement of their role. Why work for us Flexibility in working hours. €15.91to €18.49 Depending on Experience. Premiums paid on unsocial hours. Career opportunities. Induction and ongoing training via Cheshire Academy. Free onsite Parking. Benefits Sick pay benefit. Company Pension Scheme. Maternity benefit. Bike/Cycle to work scheme Employee assistance programme. Death in Service benefit for pension members. Employee Referral Scheme QQI Training Program. Welcome packs. Employee discounts. Closing Date: 15th of July 2025 @5pm Apply by clicking on the QR Code Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunity employer. All successful candidates will be subject to vetting by the Garda National Vetting Bureau www.cheshire.ie Company Reg No: 20165 Reg Charity No: CHY 5484 Charities Regulator No: 20008321
Assistant Lecturer In Sustainable And Circular Design, FTE
School/Unit: School of Design/Creative Futures Academy Department: Design for Body & Environment Post Title & Subject Area: Assistant Lecturer in Sustainable and Circular Design (Strategy) - FTE 0.5 Grade: Assistant Lecturer Post Duration: 2 year funded specified purpose contract Reports to: Head of Department of Design for Body & Environment Salary: Assistant Lecturer New Entrant salary scale - €47,957 - €65,246 per annum pro-rata, i.e. €23,978.50 - €32,623* per annum *Candidates should note that as per Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform guidelines, entry will be at the minimum point of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if you are a currently serving civil or public servant. Location: This position is ordinarily based at the NCAD Campus, 100 Thomas Street, Dublin 8. **Interviews are expected to be held on Wedneday 20th August or Thursday 21st August 2025** Background NCAD drives radical and creative innovation through excellence in research-led art and design education. It empowers its students to shape the contemporary world through critical practice, studio-based learning, research and engagement. The aim of the School of Design is to create a design culture engaged in ongoing debate on all aspects of design; a culture that thrives on new ideas, new ways of doing things and new areas of exploration. We encourage our students to experiment and take risks in order to carve new aesthetic paths and make technical innovations within, and beyond, their design discipline. We have extensive links with Industry, and students regularly work on live projects within a commercial, social or cultural context. The College seeks to ensure that our design students develop the necessary creative, technical, thinking and interpersonal skills to become highly employable graduates, entrepreneurs and thought leaders. This post will be an integral part of the academic staff within the School and College. Lecturing staff actively contribute to the teaching and learning, research and commercialisation/knowledge transfer and internationalisation agendas of the College. MA in Circular by Design The MA in Circular by Design is a part-time programme for those who want to build a deep and nuanced understanding of sustainability and circularity and practically apply that knowledge to their own practice. The programme combines theory and practice and champions collaborative and pre- competitive processes. The MA reimagines design as a catalyst for systemic change challenging linear production models and enabling regenerative, life-centred approaches to materials, ecosystems, society, and culture. It supports creative practitioners in interrogating and disrupting current systems and in designing alternatives that are circular by intent. The programme combines theory and practice and champions collaborative and pre-competitive processes. The Assistant Lecturer will be part of a cross disciplinary team of academics responsible for the delivery and ongoing development of NCAD’s Circular by Design programmes. This specific role supports participants to redesign strategies, ecosystems, and policy as well as the delivery and teaching of sustainable, circular and regenerative design principles and practices in rethinking systems through transformative circular strategies, ecosystem-based approaches, and policy-informed practice. The role will also contribute to related undergraduate and postgraduate awards, and support the integration of sustainable, circular, and regenerative design across NCAD’s wider curriculum. NCAD recognises the urgent need to build circular innovation capacity across Ireland’s design sector. Its programmes aim to equip the next generation of changemakers with the skills, knowledge, and mindset to rethink the purpose, processes, and outcomes of design. The MA in Circular by Design and its constitutions programmes contribute directly to this mission. The MA in Circular by Design is a part-time programme that reimagines design as a catalyst for systemic change challenging linear production models and enabling regenerative, life-centred approaches to materials, ecosystems, society, and culture. It supports creative practitioners in interrogating and disrupting current systems and in designing alternatives that are circular by intent. Combining theory and practice, these programmes invite participants to engage through seminars, collaborative mapping, speculative design tasks, and peer dialogue. Using their own creative practice, research, and experience, participants will critically explore local and global challenges, positioning themselves as changemakers within their professional contexts. Through live, industry-informed projects, participants collaborate with peers and external partners such as designers, policy makers, retailers, manufacturers, circular innovators, social enterprises, and local councils participants will question, critique, test and innovate new circular ecosystems, tools, products, and services. Focused on rethinking design processes, ecosystems, and creative tools to drive change, these programmes support those who wish to develop a deep and nuanced understanding of sustainability and circularity within the creative sector. It encourages the application of knowledge to design practice, policymaking, and addressing ecological and social challenges across interconnected systems. These programmes integrate theory and practice, with emphasis on collaboration and pre- competitive innovation. Role This specified purpose contract supports a cross-disciplinary Circular by Design team in the development, coordination, and delivery of NCAD’s part-time MA in Circular by Design and related programmes. The role has a particular focus on design strategies, ecosystems, and policy, and involves delivering and teaching sustainable, circular, and regenerative design principles and practices to learners across the College as required. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ● The Assistant Lecturer will be responsible for the ongoing development, coordination, delivery, and review of NCAD’s part-time MA in Circular by Design and constitute programmes, with particular focus on design strategies, ecosystems, and policy. Supporting NCAD’s sustainable, circular, and regenerative design curriculum across the College as required. ● Develop and implement course curriculum including the co-ordination of course content, delivery and assessment. ● Enhance and promote the reputation of sustainable design systems through transformative circular strategies, ecosystem-based approaches, and policy-informed applied activities at NCAD by liaising and co-operating with other national and international institutions. ● Ensure Sustainable and Circular Design Strategies reflect and meet with the requirements of related industries, including regularly reviewing and adapting course content and structure. ● Engage in the student recruitment process including interviews, selection, assessments and examination procedures as required to ensure appropriate number and level of student cohort. ● Undertake and publish high quality research and scholarship in your field of expertise/specialist interest. ● Engage with industry and research partners, leading commercialisation projects and knowledge exchange within research. ● Supervise post graduate students. ● Participate in Department/School/College committees and boards. ● Provide students with feedback in relation to assessment performance and evaluate performance in the professional and practical elements of the course. ● Engage in continuing professional development in subject area by research, creative practice and other appropriate means of engagement in the sector. ● Proactively engage with developments within the field including changing and developing technology and techniques. ● Contribute to the general administration of the School. ● Contribute to the academic life of the School and College. ● Contribute to the wider educational community. ● Undertake such other duties as may be assigned by the Appropriate Officer from time to time Selection Criteria Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria. ● A track record in social and cultural sustainable and circular strategies and policy development and ecosystems. ● Post-graduate degree in sustainable and circular design strategies or a related field, or equivalent professional experience ● Capacity and enthusiasm for working in a transdisciplinary context within the School and College ● Experience of delivering quality teaching and learning within a higher education environment ● Ability to design, deliver and assess a range of modules in and related to specialist areas of research/professional interest ● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. ● A strong understanding of the creative sector and experience of working with designers, policy makers strategists from creative communities and/or microenterprises to SME’s, multinationals and representative bodies Desirable ● Experience of working in Higher Education ● Demonstrable record of developing and validating academic programmes ● Experience of working with industry to develop training, education and CPD For Further information on this role please contact: Angela O’Kelly Head of Design for Body and Environment okellya@staff.ncad.ie
Internship Officer (Grade V)
Post Title & Subject Area: Internship Officer (FTE 0.5) Grade: Grade V Faculty/Unit: Creative Futures Academy / NCAD Post Duration: 18-month specified purpose funded contract Reports to: Head of School Design Salary: Grade V salary scale €51,211 - €61,251 per annum pro-rata, i.e. €25,605.5 - €30,625.50* per annum *Candidates should note that as per Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform guidelines, entry will be at the minimum point of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if you are a currently serving civil or public servant. Annual Leave: Annual Leave will be 25 working days pro-rata, i.e. 12.5 days per annum. This leave is exclusive of public holidays. Hours of Attendance : Working hours will be 17.5 hours per week - net of rest breaks. Location: This position is based at NCAD, 100 Thomas Street, Dublin 8 NCAD are seeking an Internship Officer to support students seeking and undertaking internships within their studies, with a primary focus of supporting the BA Studio+ creative internship modules. The aim of these modules is to provide the student with the opportunity to apply the subject specific art and design skills, knowledge and understanding, as well as personal transferable skills, acquired within their programmes of study, to the real-world environment of work. The modules seek to:
Sales Assistant
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 2,700+ shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. Maxi Zoo Ireland are currently recruiting for a Part Time Sales Assistant for our Blanchardstown store. What you will do: · Customer Engagement – Provide exceptional customer service by offering knowledgeable guidance on products, fostering positive interactions to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty while effectively promoting all Fressnapf|Maxi Zoo products. · Brand Integrity - Achieve targets keeping the pets needs at the forefront of everything we do. Ensuring that the animals entrusted to us are well cared for at all times, and that the welfare of the animal comes first. · Merchandise and Inventory - Curate an enticing shopping experience for all pet parents with impeccably stocked shelves with full product availability on the shelves in order to minimise inventory discrepancies, maintain high inventory quality. · · Personal Development - Proactively engage in personal and professional development, in consultation with the store manager, while adhering to specified staff training timelines. What you will bring: · Flexibility to work across the week and need to be available to work mornings, evenings, weekends and national public holidays · Strong communication skills and open behaviour towards customers · Friendly and personable demeanour · Joy and fun in selling · Passion for animals · Previous experience in similar environment is desirable Why join us? · Service pay- Higher rate of pay from when you reach 12 months service · Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon · Paid leave- Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays, maternity/paternity leave · Refer a friend scheme · Advancement Opportunities – At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path. · Community- A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals · Educational opportunities- Continuous learning through our induction plan, e-learning academy, classroom training environment and development plans. All Opportunity to enrolled in our company provided advanced pet knowledge programme. · Employee assistance programme · Cycle to work Scheme · Free Uniform
Pack Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Merchandise, rotate and face off all stock in assigned department while maintaining hygiene and food standards. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Merchandise and present the entire store to the highest standard at all times Liaise with the Floor Manager on changes to layouts, ends and sides and ensure changes are correctly implemented Implement correct labelling and stock rotation procedures Ensure deliveries are checked off in line with goods inwards procedures Keep the back-store tidy and packed away
Associate Dentist
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Dentist to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team in Dundonald on a part-time basis. There is an established list available which includes a number of private patients. Denplan is offered at this practice. We pride ourselves on offering an excellent quality of care and service to our patients. Our practices are equipped with Digital X-Rays, Software of Excellence Practice Management Software and Rotary Endodontics. Benefits
Dispenser/Trainee Dispenser
We have an excellent opportunity for a qualified Part Time Dispenser/Trainee Dispenser to work in our Mount Merrion branch in Belfast. Working 26 hours per week, between the hours of 9.00am and 6.00pm Monday to Friday, according to the rota. Working as part of a team duties can include; sales of over the counter medicines, providing customers with information on symptoms and products, prescription receipt and collection, date checking, and the ordering, receiving and storing of pharmaceutical stock. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and have the ability to work accurately with attention to detail. Essential Criteria
Deli Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for the preparation of high quality hot and cold deli products and for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. The ideal candidate will have/be: HACCP training is desirable but not necessary Excellent communication skills Previous customer service experience is an advantage The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers. Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Prepare customer orders across all fresh food areas i.e. make sandwiches and rolls, dish up hot food and slice meats using the store€,,s portion control measures Cook, prepare and display the foods sold throughout the day Ensure that the counter displays across all fresh food departments are to the highest standards at all times throughout the day Demonstrate your passion for quality food by sharing knowledge, recipes and personal recommendations with customers Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and in line with store policy.
Community Support Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION PERMANENT PART-TIME 4 x PERMANENT PART-TIME COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKERS TURAS FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES JOB REF: 82122 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Temporary and Permanent Community Support Worker appointments may be made over the next 6 months. Location: TURAS Family & Community Services is a community-based service based in Galway City, with a satellite service in the Ballinasloe and Tuam area. The service provides supports to children whom have varying abilities. We are primarily a community based service and are looking to gradually expand the geographical areas, in where we operate satellite services from. The posts will be located in Galway City and surrounding areas. The Role: The Community Support Workers role is exciting and innovative. This support is an alternative form of respite for families. As a Community Support Worker, you will be assigned a caseload where you will be providing support to a number of children and their families. In this role, you will be required to work as part of a team, as well as on your own initiative, and become an advocate for each child and family you are supporting. The role will involve supporting children that use our services, to actively participate in their communities where possible, promote community integration, social inclusion and life skills development. In this role, there may be identified goals to focus your supports on, which will work towards the model of community and social inclusivity. There may also be identified goals around supporting the child to participate in leisure and recreational activities, or assisting them in socialising in group situations with their peers. The Community Support Worker role within Turas Family and Community services, can take the form of after school supports, school holiday supports and Saturday clubs. There may be duties around providing personal care and following behaviour support plans. As part of the role you will be liaising with members of the Children’s Disability Network Teams and adhering to Brothers of Charity Services Ireland-West region policies and procedures in how the service operates. All employees will be required to support individuals to lead a full and valued life, and have the needs of each child and family, at the forefront of how the service operates. Qualifications/Experience/Skills: Essential: Working Hours: All posts are 50 hours a fortnight based on a 14 day duty roster to include working days, evenings, weekends and public holidays. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours in order to ensure the provision of high quality services for each individual Annual Leave: 22 days pro-rata per annum. Remuneration: Department of Health Care Assistant salary scale (01/03/2025) - €33,699 x 11 increments - €46,190 (Max) pro- rata per annum. Long Service Increment (LSI) €46,984 pro-rata per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for unsociable hours, weekends, public holidays and night duty when worked. Informal enquiries to Sarah McDonagh, Family Support Coordinator on: 0871228981 Closing date for receipt of applications/CV’s online is: 18th July 2025 at 5pm Interviews for this post will take place on TBC The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. Full Job Description attached
Team Leader
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION 1 X PERMANENT PART-TIME TEAM LEADER (CNM1/Social Care Leader) CURLEW SERVICES (Boyle, Ballaghaderreen, Frenchpark areas) Job Ref: 81996 The Role: The role of the Team Leader post is pivotal in supporting the coordination and management of a residential service in the Curlew Area. The successful candidate will initially be assigned to working in one particular area of the service however the work location may change depending on service needs. The main responsibilities are to support resource-management and staffing - including rosters, staff development, facilitating communication and professional leadership in order to ensure a good quality of life for the people attending the Service. Qualifications/Experience: Working Hours: Contracted hours are 35 hours per week and will be based on a 7-day duty roster. Supernumerary hours are included to support the governance and management of the Service. In addition a sleep-in and/or night duty commitment may be a requirement of the post for which the appropriate allowance will be paid. Annual Leave: Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Leader or CNM1. Annual leave must be planned in advance with the Area Manager / Service Coordinator to ensure appropriate and adequate cover is provided for the service. Remuneration: Based on the salary scale attached to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Leader or CNM1. Tenure: Permanent, part-time and pensionable. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries to Tommie Scanlon, Area Manager 087 1697954 Closing date for receipt of completed application form /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 17th July 2025 Interview date is scheduled for 6th/7th August. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
