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The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following permanent position: Ref 24-106-SW-MVC-WEB Job Role Support Worker Location Meadowvale Court, 195 Hillsborough Old Road, Lisburn. Salary £11.63 per Hour Hours 20 - 35 per hour contracts available (Support workers are required to work flexibly and be available to work unsociable hours and public holidays on a rotational basis.) We are currently offering a Welcome Bonus totalling up to £500, paid throughout your first year of service. T&Cs Apply. The Service At Meadowvale Court we provide support and care for adults over the age of 18 who have brain injury, physical, sensory or neurological disability. The extent of support and care provided is based on individual assessment of need. Personalised support services available include assistance with daily living activities, personal care, leisure and social skills and household management. The Role The role of Support Worker requires a team approach at all times with effective working relationships for the benefit of the service user. To assist service users with activities of daily living and facilitate inclusion of service users in a broad range of activities. To support service users with identified personal care and support needs. Benefits Please note - At present The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsorship. Essential Criteria Effective verbal and written communication to include numeracy skills. Interest in working with people in a care environment. Awareness of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities. Apply Online: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home Closing Date: 28th May 2024 at 10am THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Community Access Facilitator
Location of Post Community Access Facilitator for Disability Day Services Sligo. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Community Access Facilitator for Disability Day Services Sligo from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries Name: Winnie Connolly, Service Manager Day Services Sligo Leitrim & Donegal Phone: 0860471644 Email: winnie.connolly@hse.ie Details of Service Ballytivnan Training Centre & CI Connect Hub Sligo connect provide a day service to adults with a disability, including autism, who want support to engage in their local community as an alternative to a traditional centre-based services. This programme is aimed at adults whose lives would be improved from receiving educational activities that enhance choice, independence, personal and social development and improving client’s wellbeing. The programme helps to promote advocacy, communication skills and provide opportunity for social and community inclusion. It provides opportunities for increased community participation, education development and identifying employment and training needs. Reporting Relationship Reports to Modernised Services Manager (or delegated person) Key Working Relationships The Community Access Facilitator will work closely with service users, families, day services staff and management as well as members of the multi-disciplinary team. They will also build up working relationships with relevant community organisations, educational providers and local employers. Purpose of the Post The Community Access Facilitator will be required to support persons with a disability to access a wide range of community-based services and opportunities to meet their individual needs. The role includes working with service users, key staff, families and multidisciplinary team members through a person-centred approach towards the goal of social inclusion, community integration and active citizenship. The role will involve working on a one-to-one basis in the community with service users, promoting equality of opportunity for persons with a disability in areas including work/employment based opportunities and placements, training, education, volunteering and social and recreational opportunities. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Service User Support/Care The Community Access Facilitator will: · Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of person-centred plans for service users. · Cover for other staff as required, this may involve travelling to one of our other Centres. · Support the service user with personal care including showering, feeding, dressing, toileting if required. · Support the service user to establish a circle of support and action plan. · Support the service user to focus on outcomes/goals. · Support the service user to identify the community activities they would like to take part in. · Support the service user to identify the supports they require to access these activities and agree how long these Supports will be required. · Ensure that all activities and supports are monitored and are maintained/reduced at an appropriate pace to ensure sustainability. · Introduce new experiences at a pace that enables the service user to achieve success, addressing obstacles and other issues that may compromise achievement of agreed goals. · Assist service user to develop a full range of social relationships including developing friendships and social networks · Empower service user to be a valued citizen in their local community, make choices and have ordinary life experiences. · Where appropriate participate in activities as a means of motivating service user to take part. · Motivate service users who may be experiencing difficulties and lack of motivation engaging in activities. The above Job Specification 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 him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
Production Shift Manager
OVERALL ROLE OBJECTIVE: The role of a Production Shift Manager is to manage all department functional staff in all packaging operations, ensuring suitable resources are employed to deliver against business objectives whilst instilling the necessary behaviours to achieve cGMP compliance, efficiency, effectiveness and continuous improvement. This role effectively drives the supervisory management team and takes responsibility for the quality, material consumption, labour cost, and output, ensuring the highest standards of housekeeping, cleanliness are achieved in all areas and applied at all times. JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: The post holder will be responsible for: Management & Leadership · Plan, manage and be accountable for the department output against the production schedule, product quality and reject levels, and the implementation of process improvement initiatives within production and effectively communicate this in daily meetings. · Direct management of the Packaging operations incorporating all primary, secondary, manual packing and serialization activities. · Assist in the preparation of budgets and feedback of key issues to the Senior Management team. · Management of the Quality Management System for the department: This role may require coverage beyond normal working hours. It is a condition of your employment that you are able to fulfil this requirement of the role. QUALIFICATIONS Degree (or equivalent) qualification OR significant relevant experience in a similar role EXPERIENCE Management experience in a Packaging operation. Experience of working in a pharmaceutical environment or regulatory environment Experience of performance management including use of OEE and variance reporting Development of shift management teams and structures Exposure to the end customer and routine client interaction KEY SKILLS Excellent organisational and leadership skills Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills Proven ability to work effectively on own initiative and effectively contribute within a team environment Proven ability to analyse operational tasks, measure efficiencies, schedule resources and identify and implement process improvements
School Warden
The Position Limerick City and County Council is seeking to fill positions at the grade of Adult School Wardens. Successful applicants may be appointed to permanent, temporary or casual vacancies at Appointed Crossing Places in the Metropolitan area. Limerick City and County Council are also seeking to establish a relief panel for use when cover may be required at short-notice. Please note that successful candidates can be assigned/reassigned to any Appointed Crossing Place within the Metropolitan area, on a permanent or temporary basis, if required by business need. Duties The duties of the School Warden will include but will not be limited to: Terms and Conditions 1. The Post: Subject to the availability of suitably qualified candidates, candidates may be appointed by Limerick City and County Council to fill permanent, temporary and casual positions that may arise for its duration. 2. Annual Leave The annual leave entitlement for Adult School Wardens is two working weeks during the School Summer Holiday period and one week over the Christmas Holiday period. 3. Rate of Pay: The applicable incremental salary scale is €15.55 – €17.59 per hour inclusive. Payment of increments is dependent on satisfactory performance. Remuneration will be for 10 hours per week, or as worked if appointed on a casual basis. Entry point of this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the by the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point of the scale (currently €15.55 per hour). 4. Location: Limerick City and County Council reserves the right to assign the successful candidate to any department or premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to travel to and from work at their own expense. 5. Hours of Work Hours of work can vary depending on assignment. An example of one current work pattern would be from 8.30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 2.20 p.m. to 3.05 p.m. 6. Sick Leave: The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail. 7. Superannuation: The Local Government Superannuation Scheme applies. 8. Residence: The holder of the post shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. 9. Safety and Welfare: The holder of the post shall co-operate with the terms of Limerick City and County Council’s Safety Statement and Major Emergency Plan. The successful candidate shall make themselves aware of the safety rules and procedures and make proper use of all safety, clothing and equipment. 10. Training: It is a condition of employment that successful candidates will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post. 11. Taking Up Appointment: The local authority shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of four weeks and if they fail to take up the appointment within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not appoint them. 12. Garda Vetting: The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 to 2016 came into effect on 29th April 2016. The Act places a statutory obligation on Limerick City and County Council to ensure that ‘any work or activity which is carried out by a person, a necessary and regular part of which consists mainly of a person having access to or contact with children or vulnerable persons will be subject of Garda Vetting’. 13. Probation: Where a person who is not already a permanent employee of a local authority is appointed, the following provisions shall apply: (a) There shall be a period after such appointments take effect, during which such person shall hold such post on probation. (b) Such period shall be set by the Chief Executive and this period may be extended at their discretion. (c) Such person shall cease to hold the post at the end of the period of probation, unless during such period, the Manager has certified that the service of such person is satisfactory. 14. References: Applicants are required to advise the names of two responsible persons to whom they are well known but not related (at least one of the referees should be an existing or former employer). In advance of any offer of employment, Limerick City and County Council reserves the right to seek references from current and previous employers, educational institutions or any other organisations with which the candidate has been associated. The Council reserves the right to determine the merit, appropriateness and relevance of such references and referees. 15. General Data Protection Regulation: Basis for Processing your Personal Information The basis for processing your personal data is to progress your application for the position you have applied for with Limerick City and County Council under the Terms of the Employment (Information) Act 1994 and Human Resources Department policies and procedures. If you do not furnish the personal data requested, Limerick City and County Council will not be able to progress your application form for the competition for which you are applying. 16. Pre-Employment Medical: Prior to appointment the candidate will be required to complete a Health Declaration and may be required to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner nominated by the Council. Where for any reason the cost of the medical examination is borne by the applicant it shall be refunded on appointment subject to statutory tax and statutory deductions. 17. Canvassing: Any attempt by a candidate or by any person(s) acting at their instigation, directly or indirectly by means or written communication or otherwise, to canvas or otherwise influence in the candidate’s favour, any member of the staff of the Council, or person nominated by the Council to interview or examine applicants will automatically disqualify the candidate for the position they are seeking.
Sales Assistant
Role Provide excellent customer service and maximize sales promoting and selling products. Receiving, checking & pricing orders. Dealing with telephone queries. General housekeeping. Qualifications/Experience Essential Applicants must have excellent customer service skills and be well presented. GCSE English & Maths (Grade A-C) or equivalent Right to work in the UK (proof requested) Retail experience Candidates must be flexible to work Saturdays on a rota basis. Previous experience in working in pharmacy or health and beauty/cosmetics is essential. Desirable Previous experience working in pharmacy or health & beauty would be desirable. Hours: Permanent 37 hours per week, Monday - Sunday as per the rota Previous unsuccessful applicants within the last 2 months need not apply. Flexibility is required
Fragrance Consultant
Role: - Primary Purpose: To work as a team supporting the store manager and colleagues to ensure retail sales targets are met by delivering excellent customer service, stock control and keeping a clean and tidy work place. Qualifications/Experience Essential - GCSE (or equivalent qualification) Maths and English – Grades A-C - Applicants should be able to demonstrate numeracy and accuracy skills required for a retail environment - Right to work in the UK (proof requested) Desirable Previous experience in a similar role desirable but not essential Hours: Permanent 12 hours per week, Monday - Sunday as per the rota.
Picker/Packer
We require enthusiastic self-starters to carry out locating goods, picking and packing, sortation, despatch duties, location management and stock check functions. Also to carry out general warehouse duties. MORNING SHIFT – starts at 6:00am to 6:30pm EVENING SHIFT – starts at 12:00noon to 12:30am NIGHT SHIFT – starts at 5:30pm to 6:00am Hours to coincide with: Work pattern - 4 SHIFTS ON / 4 SHIFTS OFF plus overtime as required MORNING & EVENING SHIFTS starting on: £11.50 or experienced rate £11.75 per hour gross (21 years & over) or starting on: £10.50 per hour gross (under 21 years) NIGHT SHIFT starting on: £11.85 or experienced rate £12.50 per hour gross (21 years & over) or starting on: £10.50 or experienced rate £10.85 per hour gross (under 21 years) overtime as required paid in addition to above Holiday pay paid on overtime hours, Company Uniform provided Essential skills for role: High quality organisational skills and able to use own initiative Ability to work under pressure effectively in a team Ability to work flexible shift patterns and working hours Desirable skills for role: Previous retail experience Previous experience in a fast moving warehouse environment Previous experience using hand-held terminals/scanners (although training will be provided)
Cook
Full Time – Permanent Cook – 36 hpw- BCM - Kirk House About the role As a Cook at Kirk House, you will share responsibility with the Head Chef delivering a high-quality dining service to residents that offers a creative menu that meets residents’ nutritional and dietary requirements and offers choice. SO, WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING? Reporting to the Manager/Management team; You will provide a menu offering choice, seasonality, creativity, presentation and, above all, a food offering that is nutritious and high on quality. You will provide a food service which meets the expectations and requirements of our residents taking care to continually liaise with our residents to ensure you are providing what they need – their feedback should inform your thinking. You will deliver home baking for our residents. You will manage service times, providing a range of choice for breakfast, lunch and dinner to suit all palates, dietary requirements, digestion. You will manage the kitchen to a high standard ensuring compliance in terms of hygiene and quality with specific responsibility in maintaining external standards/regulations (eg) environmental health; NI Code of Practice (Food Law); HACCP; Belfast Central Mission’s policy & procedure on Health & Safety. You will manage the kitchen to budget, taking into account stock control; portion control; minimisation of wastage; You will ensure that all appliances are fully functional and safe and report any faults to BCM Estates. You will manage a staff team ensuring that they are fully aware of kitchen procedure in terms of hygiene; quality; stock storage & rotation; cross contamination. You will ensure that a robust records management system is in place (eg) temperature; cleaning rota; stock; use by dates etc. On occasion, you may be required serve food to residents. Essential Criteria Experience: 3-years’ experience of working in a busy kitchen (delivering 50 + covers) with responsibility for setting menus; purchasing; stock control. Qualifications: CIEH Level 3 in Food Safety or equivalent Skills: Demonstrable experience in: Managing a budget, managing a staff team, managing compliance Desirable Criteria Qualifications: HND/Third level qualification in Catering / Professional Cookery /food related discipline Skills: Working knowledge of using Microsoft Word; Outlook Benefits As an employee of Belfast Central Mission, you will be provided with ongoing personal and professional development, career pathways opportunities, a positive and supportive workplace culture alongside a range of staff benefits including: Pension Plans Paid Uniforms and Mileage 20 days holiday leave plus 12 public holidays Westfield Health Scheme About us Belfast Central Mission are an award winning, not-for-profit organisation, providing services including supported housing to all ages, residential aged care, retirement living, community services, counselling, and day care services across Northern Ireland. If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you! To work at BCM, you will be required to supply proof of work rights and an enhanced AccessNI check.
CHW Occupational Therapy Assistant, Disability Services
Occupational Therapy Assistant Disability Services, Community Healthcare West Job Specification & Terms and Conditions Job Title and Grade Occupational Therapy Assistant (Grade Code: 6505) Campaign Reference CHW032-OTA-2024 Closing Date Wednesday 29th May 2024 @ 12 Noon Proposed Interview Date (s) Proposed interview dates will be indicated at a later stage. Please note you may be called forward for interview at short notice. Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Organisational Area Community Healthcare West, Disability Services Location of Post There is currently one permanent whole-time vacancy available in CDNT 7, Tuam. A supplementary panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Community Healthcare West from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration for Occupational Therapy Assistant may be filled. Informal Enquiries Name: Noel Burke, Children’s Disability Network Manager Tel: 087-3668358 Email: Noel.burke4@hse.ie Organisational Area Community Healthcare West aims to deliver an integrated healthcare system which is responsive to people’s needs at the lowest level of complexity for the local population. Focusing on service delivery and decision making at local level informed by national frameworks, allows the HSE to: · provide better direct accountability; · provide for increased decision making at · local area level; and · deliver services in the community through an integrated management structure. By working together, the HSE plan seeks to deliver: · A healthier start for children and reduced health inequities · Reduced risk factors for chronic disease focusing on harmful alcohol use and rising obesity rates · Increased community services and support to live independently in your own home or in the community · Improved access to tests and specialist appointments, closer to home · Reduced waiting times for diagnostic tests, outpatient appointments, in-patient and day case procedures · Mental health support that aims to keep you well and responds quickly when you need it · More person centred support for people with disabilities to live full, independent lives The Children’s Disability Network Teams provide services for children and young people with complex difficulties in functional skills and/or applied skill sets required for activities of daily living, learning new skills and social interactions. This may involve physical, social, emotional, communication and behavioural needs. Reporting Relationship The Occupational Therapy Assistant will report to a senior Occupational Therapist for clinical supervision and supports and the Children’s Disability Network Manager for line management. Purpose of the Post The role includes clinical and administrative duties that support the Occupational Therapy Department in providing a high-quality service to children and young people with complex needs associated with a disability. This will be in the context of support interdisciplinary practice in the Children’s Disability Network Team. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Duties · To assist in the provision of therapeutic equipment as prescribed in the patients care plan for patients to the specifications agreed with the Occupational Therapist Supervisor and treating Occupational Therapists · To carry out these interventions either jointly with the occupational therapist, independently and unaccompanied or in collaboration with appropriate other staff (Following the direction and supervision of the occupational therapist) · To assist in moving and handling of patients for assessments/ treatments as necessary. (Following the direction and supervision of the occupational therapist) · Undertaking the duties outlined below following the direction and supervision of the occupational therapist § To assist patients, perform exercises as specified in treatment plan and guiding on usage of equipment. § To monitor patient's activities to make sure they are performing them correctly and to offer encouragement § To assist with the personal care needs of dependent patients if required § To facilitate the patient in carrying out the goals in relation to the task. § To provide verbal and physical prompting as required to complete the task(s). § To maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics, and relevant legislation. § To respect patients and staff, showing dignity, courtesy and professionalism at all times. § To carry out duties related to the planning, organisation and maintenance of the occupational therapy programmes and department as directed by the occupational therapist § To undertake as required basic IT work of entering data into computerised spreadsheet or word documents, all as directed § Act as an advocate for patients/ clients, as appropriate. § Assist in the provision of a quality service and work in line with national and locally devised policies and regulations. § Maintain a strict code of personal and general hygiene in the workplace as per work schedules and existing policies and procedures. § Carry assigned bleep/phone and be contactable at all times while on duty Administrative Duties: · General upkeep and maintenance of intervention areas in keeping with infection control and health and safety standards. · To maintain / clean equipment and treatment areas as requested · Carry out ordering and organisation of materials and equipment for occupational therapy programs as directed by occupational therapist · Maintain professional standards in relation to consent, confidentiality, ethics and legislation. · Carry out administrative and clerical duties such as but not limited to answering the telephone, recording and delivering messages, making appointments, filing, photocopying and other administrative duties as set out by the Occupational Therapist. Health & Safety · In accordance with Health and Safety at work policy, it is each staff members responsibility to observe all rules relating to Health and Safety and Conduct at Work and to use any equipment provided in a safe and responsible manner. · Understand and adhere to all relevant HSE policies, guidelines and procedures, comply with health and safety, infection control and risk management procedures, comply with statutory obligations. · Report any incident or potential incident, which may compromise the health and safety of patient/ clients / residents, staff or visitors and take appropriate action. · Report any accidents, near misses to the person in charge and ensure completion of incident / near miss forms. · Not undertake any duty related to patient/ client care for which he/she is not trained. · Attend training courses as required e.g. CPR, Hygiene, HACCP, Fire Prevention etc. · Conduct his / herself in a manner that ensures safe patient/ client care. · Have a working knowledge of the Mental Health Commission (MHC) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards · Have a working knowledge of the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. · To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Education & Training The Occupational Therapy Assistant will: · Attend induction and mandatory in-service education. · As directed, participate in the induction of new staff. · Maintain continuous personal and participate in team-based development, education, training and learning. · Participate in appraisal and the development of a personal development plan in conjunction with his / her line manager. · As a HSE health care worker under the Children First Act 2015 you will have a legal obligation to report child protection concerns at or above a defined threshold to TUSLA & to assist Tusla, if requested, in assessing a concern which has been the subject of a mandated report. The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties and the post holder will be required to perform other duties as need arises which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Candidates must on the latest date for receipt of completed Application Forms for the post possess: 1. Professional Qualifications, Experience etc: (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Possess the Certificate in Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support with Occupational Therapy Assistant modules 1 and 2 at Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) maintained by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). Or (ii) Possess a relevant healthcare qualification at not less than Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) maintained by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and give an undertaking to participate in the appropriate Occupational Therapy Assistant training modules 1 and 2 within 1 year of taking up duty. Or (iii) Are currently employed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Attendant, Multi-Task Attendant or in a comparable role for at least 1 year and give an undertaking to acquire the appropriate Level 5 or Occupational Therapy Assistant training programme within 1 year of taking up duty. (b) Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role. 2. Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants . * Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants joining the public service, or re-joining the public service with a 26 week break in service, between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants, joining the public service or re-joining the public service after a 26 week break, after 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. 3. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 4. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character Post specific Requirements Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in a health service setting e.g. hospital, residential, community, providing direct care to clients. Other Requirements for the role Access to own transport is required Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Knowledge and Professional Knowledge · Demonstrate a general knowledge of Occupational Therapy and the work environment relevant to an Occupational Therapy Assistant · Demonstrate evidence of experience working in Health or Social care setting · Demonstrate experience providing direct care to patients · Demonstrate a knowledge of Health and Safety regulations · Demonstrate a good knowledge of Infection Control guidelines for patient care · Demonstrate an understanding of legislation as relevant to the role. Planning And Organising · Demonstrate evidence of effective planning and organising skills · Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative and flexibility · Demonstrate effective analytical, problem solving and decision making skills Teamwork · Demonstrate ability to work as a member of team and make positive contributions to that team · The ability to build and maintain relationships including the ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team · The ability to maintain professionalism and manage situations where conflict arises · Demonstrates evidence of being able to work collaboratively with other staff in carrying out work tasks. · Demonstrates an understanding of one’s own role and the roles of others within the team. · Demonstrates the ability to follow the directions of the Occupational Therapist and/ or Occupational Therapy Manager appropriately and to utilise supervision effectively Commitment to Providing a Quality Service · Demonstrate a commitment to the provision of a quality and person centred service. · Demonstrates evidence in continuous learning and development in the relevant areas. · Demonstrate awareness and ability to respect and maintain confidentially · Demonstrate an interest in contributing to alternative methods/new ways of working to improve patient care. Communication and Interpersonal Skills · Demonstrate excellent communication skills, including sufficient command of the English language so as to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role. · Demonstrate a willingness to engage and develop IT skills relevant to the role · Demonstrate evidence of ability to empathise with and treat clients, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect. · Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of service users/providers, particularly in listening, giving explanations/directions and in reporting back on observations. · Demonstrate effective communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner. Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview Competency based application form. Competency based interview. Short listing may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Those successful at the shortlisting stage of this process (where applied) will be called forward to interview. Code of Practice The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The Code of Practice sets out how the core principles of probity, merit, equity and fairness might be applied on a principle basis. The Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, facilities for feedback to applicants on matters relating to their application when requested, and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment and selection process and review in relation to allegations of a breach of the Code of Practice. Additional information on the HSE’s review process is available in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, Information for Candidates”. Codes of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, Information for Candidates” or on https://www.cpsa.ie/ . The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the Job Specification may be reviewed. This Job Specification is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. Occupational Therapy Assistant Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure The initial vacancy for this post is Permanent and Whole-time. The post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013. Remuneration The Salary scale for the post is: as at 01/01/2024 is : €33,598 €35,033 €36,545 €36,947 €37,934 €38,787 €40,017 €41,291 €42,613 New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Working Week The standard working week applying to the post is to be confirmed at Job Offer stage. HSE Circular 003-2009 “Matching Working Patterns to Service Needs (Extended Working Day / Week Arrangements); Framework for Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016” applies. Under the terms of this circular, all new entrants and staff appointed to promotional posts from Dec 16th, 2008 will be required to work agreed roster / on call arrangements as advised by their line manager. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8am-8pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement (Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016). Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post will be confirmed at contracting stage. Superannuation This is a pensionable position with the HSE. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Members of pre-existing pension schemes who transferred to the HSE on the 01st January 2005 pursuant to Section 60 of the Health Act 2004 are entitled to superannuation benefit terms under the HSE Scheme which are no less favourable to those which they were entitled to at 31st December 2004 Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. * Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants joining the public service, or re-joining the public service with a 26 week break in service, between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants, joining the public service or re-joining the public service after a 26 week break, after 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. Probation Every appointment of a person who is not already a permanent officer of the Health Service Executive or of a Local Authority shall be subject to a probationary period of 12 months as stipulated in the Department of Health Circular No.10/71. Protection of Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 As this post is one of those designated under the Protection of Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998, appointment to this post appoints one as a designated officer in accordance with Section 2 of the Act. You will remain a designated officer for the duration of your appointment to your current post or for the duration of your appointment to such other post as is included in the categories specified in the Ministerial Direction. You will receive full information on your responsibilities under the Act on appointment. Mandated Person Children First Act 2015 As a mandated person under the Children First Act 2015 you will have a legal obligation: · To report child protection concerns at or above a defined threshold to TUSLA. · To assist Tusla, if requested, in assessing a concern which has been the subject of a mandated report. You will remain a mandated person for the duration of your appointment to your current post or for the duration of your appointment to such other post as is included in the categories specified in the Ministerial Direction. You will receive full information on your responsibilities under the Act on appointment. Infection Control Have a working knowledge of Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. Health & Safety It is the responsibility of line managers to ensure that the management of safety, health and welfare is successfully integrated into all activities undertaken within their area of responsibility, so far as is reasonably practicable. Line managers are named and roles and responsibilities detailed in the relevant Site Specific Safety Statement (SSSS). Key responsibilities include: · Developing a SSSS for the department/service[1], as applicable, based on the identification of hazards and the assessment of risks, and reviewing/updating same on a regular basis (at least annually) and in the event of any significant change in the work activity or place of work. · Ensuring that Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is integrated into day-to-day business, providing Systems Of Work (SOW) that are planned, organised, performed, maintained and revised as appropriate, and ensuring that all safety related records are maintained and available for inspection. · Consulting and communicating with staff and safety representatives on OSH matters. · Ensuring a training needs assessment (TNA) is undertaken for employees, facilitating their attendance at statutory OSH training, and ensuring records are maintained for each employee. · Ensuring that all incidents occurring within the relevant department/service are appropriately managed and investigated in accordance with HSE procedures[2]. · Seeking advice from health and safety professionals through the National Health and Safety Function Helpdesk as appropriate. · Reviewing the health and safety performance of the ward/department/service and staff through, respectively, local audit and performance achievement meetings for example. Note : Detailed roles and responsibilities of Line Managers are outlined in local SSSS. [1]A template SSSS and guidelines are available on the National Health and Safety Function, here: https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/safetywellbeing/about%20us/ 2 See link on health and safety web-pages to latest Incident Management Policy
Assistant Accountant
Assistant Accountant Location: Craigavon Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Mon-Friday with 10:00-16:00 core hours Salary: Competitive Business Unit : Sciences Open To : External and Internal Applicants Ref No.: HRJOB9721 The Role A typical day for an Assistant Accountant in Almac Sciences Ltd is far from typical. The role is dynamic and quite versatile in its daily tasks. In this role you will be responsible for assisting in the preparation of company accounts, processing transactions, maintaining appropriate financial controls and other financial tasks as appropriate . Typical tasks include generating monthly management accounts, managing and processing balance sheet journals, assisting with the preparation of budgets and forecasts, scheduling and assisting with audits, and maintaining fixed asset register records. Please see attached job description for further details. Key Requirements Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time, permanent employment in the UK. Essential Criteria · Qualified Accounting Technician or studying towards a professional accounting qualification · Good understanding of accounting processes · Experience in the preparation and review of Management Accounts. Desirable Criteria (The following criteria may be applied if a large pool of applicants exist) · Accountant with a recognised body (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.) · Have prepared information for year-end statutory audits · Have completed Government statistical and other statutory returns · Have prepared and submitted VAT and Intrastat Returns · Familiar with Customs requirements for Import VAT and Deferred Duty · Has previous experience of an ERP System for the review of Financial Data Apply Now Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible. Closing Date We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Sunday 26 May 2024 at 5pm RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.
