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Role To efficiently undertake cleaning, domestic, catering, and laundry duties within Northern Ireland Hospice facilities, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the buildings. To provide housekeeping cover between any of the Northern Ireland Hospice sites, as and when required. Principal Duties
Care Assistants
Care Assistants Aligned to the Care Assistant(Disability Services) pay scale Salary: The 13 point salary scale for the post as of 01/08/2025. €34,036, €35,177, €36,730, €37,245, €38,079, €39,701, €41,443, €42,050, €43,563, €44,695 €45,617, €46,652, €47,454 LSI New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland (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. Cork City/County Locations Shift Work position - 78 hour fortnight (39 hours per week) (Day Shift and Night Shift) Part Time Positions available In line with our gowing services Horizons is looking to recruit Care Assistants to support people with an intellectual disability and/or autism to flourish and lead a life of their choosing. This is a real opportunity to support people to reach their dreams, hopes, and wishes everyday. The successful applicants may be required to work in existing Horizons residential or day service/hub locations , as part of a team or in new community-based settings. The positions require a high degree of flexibility and motivation. The team members will work closely with individuals’ circles of support and their local community in order to develop and progress opportunities for them. A commitment to a person centred, citizen based, and social model of support is required. Applicants must possess the competencies and skills appropriate to working with persons with an intellectual disability. Essential Criteria for Applicants: Annual Leave 23 days (pro rata) Completed applications must be returned no later than Sunday 15th March 2026. Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application. The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply. Visit our website at Home - Horizons
Warehouse Operator
Gem Oils are currently seeking a Warehouse Operator. The role of a warehouse operator is a customer facing role with responsibilities for ensuring all goods are picked, checked, and packed ready for delivery to customers whilst ensuring maximum efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Based in Cavan with a nationwide service, Gem Oils has a long tradition of offering quality lubricants. Our team of talented and highly skilled professionals undertake to specify and deliver the most cost-effective lubrication solution for your business. We continue to promote excellence through the delivery of highly technical and proven products for the Automotive, Commercial, Construction, Agricultural, Marine and Industrial markets. Gem Oils is an equal opportunities employer. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Temporary Lifeguard
The Position Limerick City and County Council is responsible for the promotion of water safety and the prevention of the loss of life by drowning within the boundary of Limerick and on the rivers and navigation channels. The Council works closely with the local Fire & Rescue services, Civil Defence units and local Search & Rescue units. Main Duties: • Beach lifeguards will be responsible for the performance of their duties and will work under the immediate supervision of the Water Safety Development Officer or their nominee. • Beach Lifeguards shall read, be familiar with and adhere to the Safety Statement for Beach guards; participate in induction training and cooperate with other safety training provided by the Council as required. Any issues of health and safety concern shall be referred to the Water Safety Development Officer, the Executive Engineer – Coastal or the Health and Safety Officer. The procedure for reporting issues of concern is set out in the Safety Statement. The Beach • All equipment must be checked daily (each morning) to see that it is in working order and ready for use. Any defects notified should be reported immediately to the Council. To inspect all lifesaving and first aid equipment on arrival for duty to ensure that adequate stocks are available and in good working order. • Indication flags should be placed in prominent positions. The following flag system is to be used: • Red flag signifies that bathing is considered temporarily unsafe. • Red over yellow flag signifies that bathing between any two such flags is under supervision of Beach Lifeguard. • No flag is flown if there is no Beach Lifeguard on duty. • To ensure that from the start of the duty period that the appropriate flags are flown and are changed or re-located as necessary during the day. • To ensure at the conclusion of the duty period each evening that all flags are removed and that all equipment is checked and securely stored in the appropriate place. • To ensure that except for emergency assistance or official business, no one other than lifeguard personnel is permitted in the lifeguard station. Bathers • Beach Lifeguards must always be courteous to bathers and give them the necessary information regarding state of tides, currents and parts of strand which are not safe for bathing. • If, in the Beach Lifeguard’s opinion, bathers are about to enter water at a point which is considered dangerous owing to currents, shifting sands, etc., they should immediately warn them and give the reasons. • To provide emergency rescue service in the case of accidents. • Going immediately to the assistance of persons in difficulties in the water and rendering to such persons the necessary attention; To render first aid when possible. • Where bathers are about to enter water at a point which is considered dangerous owing to currents, shifting sands etc., they should immediately warn them and give them reasons. Practice a philosophy of prevention over reaction in carrying out the service. • If the bathers are acting in an indecent manner, the Beach guard should bring this fact to the notice of the Garda Siochana at the earliest opportunity. Other Duties for Consideration • Except when the beach is empty, the Beach Lifeguard should be on patrol or on look-out outside the hut. The Beach Lifeguard should never be inside the hut except when relieved for meals etc. or when they are certain there is nobody on the beach. They should not allow their concentration to be diverted in conversations with the public or in reading. The primary duty of the Beach Lifeguard is to prevent accident situations from developing. The can-buoy should be strategically placed so that it may be used at a moment’s notice. Special vigilance is required where there are rocks or an outflow of a river, as there are likely to be undertows or currents. • Where Beach Lifeguards have to leave to partake of meals, arrangements should be made that one Beach Lifeguard will be on duty during the other’s absence for such purpose and to patrol their area in addition to their own. Where one Beach Lifeguard only is employed, the following procedure should be adopted regarding the lunch hour: • No flag should be flown when they are off duty for their meal. • The meal must be arranged at a time other than the peak bathing hours. • Where two Beach Lifeguards are on duty on a particular beach – • One Beach Lifeguard shall remain at a vantage point from which a full view of the beach can be had and remain on a constant lookout, • The other Beach Lifeguard shall maintain a patrol of the beach and in such a manner that any given point along the beach is visited at least once in every 15 minutes. • Brief reports should be exchanged when they meet but lifeguards should never be seen to congregate together or with other groups. • To carry out a Beach patrol which shall be maintained along the beach and when the tide is in, the patrol shall be maintained as close as to the beach as possible. • To provide constant observation and supervision of activities at public bathing places in order to prevent drowning accidents. • To inspect the patrol area and where possible to remove any dangerous or offensive items. If the lifeguard cannot deal with the matter he should immediately report to his supervisor. • To ensure that the lifeguard station is kept clean and tidy and in a state of readiness for emergencies. • At appropriate times when checking the ring buoys and other safety equipment on the beach. • Beach guards may be required to assist in conducting aquatic events and water safety programs. • Beach guards shall carry out all appropriate duties as laid down in the Water Safety Ireland Lifeguard Handbook. • Beach Lifeguards should enter on the logbook, times of commencing and ceasing duty, morning, mealtime and evening, each day and should make a note of any incident such as rescues, etc. The Logbook should be available at all times for inspection by any duly authorised member of the County Council’s staff. Beach lifeguards shall notify the coast guard times of commencing and ceasing duty. • To record in a daily logbook: ➢ The names and attendance times of all guards on duty. ➢ The general weather and tidal conditions. ➢ What flags were flown and when they were changed during the day. ➢ Any information which may assist the Authorities in improving the service. • The Beach Lifeguards will be required to keep an “Accident and Incident Record” Book. • The Senior Beach Lifeguard at each location will, in addition to carrying out all of the duties, etc., of Beach Guard (including taking full part in any roster arrangements), be responsible for ensuring that the Beach Lifeguards at their location comply fully with the terms of the duties, responsibilities and general regulations of the post. • To complete all appropriate rescue and first aid forms. • To provide advice to the public regarding facilities, state of tides, currents, parts of beach which are not safe for bathing, hazards, water safety etc. To proactively implement this, including but not restricted to, by carrying out Public Relations & Educational patrols during quiet times. The Person – Qualifications 1. Character Candidates will demonstrate through their application and at the interview that they: (i) hold as a minimum, a current Water Safety Ireland Beach Lifeguard Award or an equivalent qualification as recognised by the International Lifesaving Federation (ILS) (ii) have thorough knowledge of resuscitation including Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (iii) are not less than 18 years of age on 18th May 2026 Other qualifications that are desirable: S-VHF Certificate, First Aid, ISA Powerboat Level 2 or higher, Manual Handling, Occupational Health & Safety Certificate. Before employment, candidates will be required to submit documentary evidence to Limerick City and County Council in support of their application. Original current valid Lifeguard award must be submitted to Human Resources prior to attendance for swim and resuscitation examination. 2. Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Terms and Conditions 1. Annual Leave The Council’s annual leave year runs from January to December. Annual Leave is in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time Regulations, 2001. Annual leave is calculated as 8% of the hours worked in a leave year (but subject to a maximum of 4 working weeks). Your Annual Leave entitlement will be calculated at the conclusion of your fixed term contract, and you will be remunerated for same at the end of your contract. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 as amended. 2. Rate of Pay: €684.25 per 37-hour week 3. Hours of Work Determined in order of merit following interview, Lifeguards will be required to work a 37-hour week of irregular hours to coincide with tidal conditions and bathing periods, including split shifts, work at weekends and particularly over holiday weekends. Successful applicants must be available for duty for the June Bank Holiday weekend, all other weekends in June and full-time for the months of July and August 2026. 4. Superannuation: The Local Government Superannuation Scheme 5. 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. A Garda Vetting form must be fully completed by every candidate. The Parent/Guardian Consent Form should only be completed in respect of candidates who are under 18 years. 6. Pre-Employment Medical: It may be necessary for all candidates who are successful at the practical test and the interview to undergo at his/her expense a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Council. On taking up employment, the expense of the medical will be refunded to the candidate. Visionary or other medical conditions must be rectified before employment. Application Process: Completed application forms must be e-mailed to recruitment@limerick.ie no later than 06th March 2026. An official application form must be completed in full by the closing date for the competition. Please note that amendments to the application form will not be accepted after the closing date. CV’s will not be accepted in lieu of an application form. Please send your application from an e-mail address that you will review regularly as communication during the assessment/selection period will only be through that e-mail address. Please also ensure that you regularly review your spam/junk email folder as occasionally your email service provider may direct emails to that folder. Selection Process: Candidates will initially be assessed to ensure that they meet the minimum qualifications set down above under The Person. Candidates will then be assessed on the basis of the information contained in their application form to determine, having regard to the requirements of the position, the person specification, and the number who have applied, if they should be called for interview. All candidates will be required to undergo a practical test in Basic Life Support (BLS), swimming ability, lifesaving techniques and a theory test conducted by an examiner(s) nominated by Water Safety Ireland. Date of this assessment will be advised in due course. The Basic Life Support Assessments will incorporate the following elements: Practical Basic Life Support (BLS) Assessments: • Practical assessment of basic life support skills • General aspects of safe lifeguarding (10 questions) Timed Swim • 200m freestyle in less than 4 minutes (starting in the water with canbuoy/rescue tube and no tumble turns) • 200m swim timed (if candidate’s swim is outside 4 minutes, the candidate fails the Timed Swim Assessment) Pool Assessment • 100m tow with canbuoy/rescue tube in not more than 4 minutes • 25m approach, release and 25m carry (front double) • 25m approach, release and 25m carry (rear double) • Spinal injury management in shallow water (splint or clamp) • Underwater search 25m locate and pick up submerged manikin, exchange at surface for subject and administer deep water resuscitation for 10m • 20m approach, surface dive and deep-water resuscitation • Board Rescue
Naval Service (Marine Engineer) Cadet
Description What is a Naval Service Marine Engineer Cadet? The Marine Engineer Cadet will be trained fill an appointment as a ship’s Marine Engineering Officer. The Engineering Officer is responsible for everything that keeps a ship afloat, moving and habitable. This includes the hull and general structures of the ship, its main engines and all auxiliary machinery, the main electrical generators, the electrical distribution system, the air conditioning, ventilation, heating systems and cold rooms, as well as all fuel and water systems, including the control systems. The Marine Engineer Cadet will undergo a course of training of approximately twenty-one months duration. Initial training takes place in the Cadet School, Military College, DFTC, Curragh Camp and is of approximately three months duration. Subsequent training takes place in the Naval Base, Haulbowline, Co Cork and aboard ship. This training encompasses both the theory and practical application of the skills required for the officer to take their place as a fully functional member of the ships command team. Subjects covered include Navigation, Seamanship, Gunnery, Leadership and Management. A Marine Engineer Cadet shall, on successful completion of the relevant course of training, be commissioned on a 3 year Short Service Commission in the rank of Ensign or Sub-Lieutenant. After commissioning, training continues both at sea and ashore until the Officer is fully qualified to take an appointment as a Marine Engineer Officer on-board ship. When fully qualified as a Marine Engineering Officer, they may be offered a full Commission without limitation as to time. The fully trained Junior Officer spends the following years on sea/shore rotations. When at sea, they will be appointed as the ship’s Engineering Officer, while shore duties involve training or technical/administrative appointments. The Engineering Officer can avail of opportunities of further education as well as participating in a range of specialist courses applicable to the Marine Engineering profession at home or abroad. Eligibility Requirements to join the Cadetship: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Air Corps (Pilot) Cadet
Description What is a Pilot Cadet? The Pilot Cadet will undergo a course of cadet training of approximately 19 months’ duration divided into four stages. Each stage must be successfully completed before the student can progress to the next stage. Air Corps Cadets will complete Stages 1 and 2 of the standard Cadet Course in the Cadet School, Military College, DFTC, Curragh Camp. This element of the course is approximately 10 months’ duration. During this time the Cadet is instructed in weapons handling (to instructor level), tactics (conventional, internal security and counter–insurgency), arms and foot drill, map reading, communications skills, first aid, basic military engineering, human resource management and military law. Upon successful completion of Stages 1 and 2 in the Cadet School, the Pilot Cadet will return to Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel and be posted to the Flying Training School (FTS), Air Corps College to undertake Stage 3: Military Aviation Cadet Training. This element of the course will see the Pilot Cadet complete Aeronautical Ground School. Upon successful completion of Stage 3, the Pilot Cadet will progress to Stage 4: Command Leadership and Organisational Studies. During this stage the Cadet will learn to practically apply military and aviation knowledge. Stages 3 and 4 will take approximately 9 months to complete. An Air Corps Cadet who fails to complete any stage of the Pilot Cadet Course may be commissioned as a line officer in the Air Corps if they are found suitable to return to The Cadet School to complete the Cadet Syllabus of Training. Upon successful completion of cadet training, the Pilot Cadet will be eligible to be commissioned as a 2ndLieutenant or Lieutenant in the Air Corps. Eligibility Requirements to join the Cadetship: For detailed information about the Cadetship, please refer to the Terms and Conditions attached to this advertisement CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Army (Equitation) Cadet
Description What is the Army Equitation School? The Army Equitation School was founded in 1926 for the purpose of promoting the Irish Horse both nationally and internationally. Army riders, with Irish bred horses, have made a considerable contribution to Irish Show Jumping and Event Teams down through the years. Members of the Equitation School have participated atOlympic, World and European Championship level and have also contributed to many Aga Khan Trophy successes at the Dublin Horse Show. The Army Equitation Cadet Equitation School Cadets undergo the same course of training as Army Cadets. During training, the facility to ride horses may be made available in the Equitation School, at the discretion of Officer in Charge, Equitation School. On completion of cadet training, Equitation Cadets will be eligible to be commissioned as a Lieutenant or 2nd Lieutenant and will initially be posted to the Equitation School as a Riding Officer. Subject to the resources and requirements of the Army Equitation School, those officers will receive training and compete on Army Equitation School horses. Eligibility Requirements to join the Cadetship: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Army (Engineering) Cadet
Description What is Corps of Engineers? The Corps of Engineers is responsible for ensuring that the Defence Force can live, manoeuvre and operate no matter where they may be deployed. As a combat support corps, Engineering troops are qualified soldiers, combat engineers and technicians. In addition to all-arms capabilities, they provide the essential specialist skills to build bridges, construct routes, clear obstacles, employ explosive demolitions, conduct specialist search and clearance and build fortifications and operational bases both at home and overseas, while providing essential life support capabilities such as power generation, potable water production and firefighting. The Corps of Engineers is also responsible for the maintenance of the Defence Force infrastructure such as barracks, training areas, airfields and naval installations. This includes overseeing maintenance staff, design tasks, contract and tender preparation, project management and acting as the Defence Organisation’s representative during ongoing projects. The Engineer Cadet Engineer Cadets undergo the same course of training as Army Cadets. On successful completion of the Cadetship, the Cadet will be eligible for appointment as a Commissioned Officer in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant or Lieutenant. On appointment to the Corps of Engineers, an Engineer Officer will be expected to successfully complete a Military Engineer Young Officers Course of approximately 12-15 months duration. Graduates of this course will be awarded a Master’s Degree (Level 9 of the National Framework of Qualifications). Any Engineer Officer that fails to complete the Engineer Young Officer Course will be posted to an Army Line Officer Appointment, outside of the Corps of Engineers and will revert to Rate 1 pay. Eligibility Requirements to join the Cadetship: Bachelor Degree programme at Level 8 or 9 of the National Framework of Qualifications in either Engineering, Architecture, or other Building Construction related discipline, accredited for membership by Engineers Ireland, Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland or other relevant professional body, OR a professional qualification equivalent to one of the foregoing awarded by the relevant professional body. Where an applicant has a Level 8 or higher NFQ qualification not specified above, they may seek a determination that the qualification meets the requirements subject to submitting suitable evidence of equivalence to Defence Forces Recruitment Section, Defence Forces Headquarters, Department of Defence, Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 AD93, for the Director of Ordnance’s determination. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Army (Line Officer) Cadet
Description What is an Army Cadet? The purpose of Cadet training is to develop character and leadership skills and instil a sense of duty and responsibility in the Cadets. To benefit from that training, which is conducted in an environment of strict discipline, the Cadet needs mental acuity and physical agility. The course of training in the Cadet School, Military College, DFTC, Curragh Camp is of approximately 17 months’ duration. During this time, the Cadet is instructed in weapons handling (to instructor level), tactics (conventional, internal security and counter–insurgency), arms and foot drill, basic military engineering, human resource management, communications skills, military law, and academic studies which include leadership, Irish and military history, politics and accountancy. Eligibility Requirements to join the Cadetship: For detailed information about the Cadetship, please refer to the Terms and Conditions attached to this advertisement CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Naval Service (Electrical Engineer) Cadet
Description What is the Naval Service Electrical Engineer Department? The Electrical/Electronic Department is responsible for the technical specification, selection, installation, overhaul and maintenance for all electrical, electronic, communications, ordnance equipment and systems fitted to Naval Service ships. An Electrical Engineering Officer will be rotated between appointments allowing them to gain experience in a wide range of disciplines, ranging from power generation, communications, and information technology to advanced weapon fire control systems. An Electrical Engineering Cadet in the Naval Service will be required to undergo a course of training of approximately twenty-one months duration and they may then be commissioned on a 3 year Short Service Commission in the rank of Ensign or Sub-Lieutenant. Initial training involves Basic Military Training at the Cadet School, Military College, DFTC, Curragh Camp and later Naval Training at the Naval Base, Haulbowline, Co. Cork and aboard ship. The initial training is similar to the Operations Branch and Marine Engineering Cadets. In year two (2), the Graduate Electrical Engineering Cadet will undertake short modules in the National Maritime College Ireland (NMCI) in Ringaskiddy, Cork. The modules will introduce the Cadet to naval electrical equipment and systems. During the year, the Cadet will spend a period at sea to familiarise them with the equipment in an operational environment. While in year two (2), the non-Graduate Cadet will commence studies in either a Level 8 degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering in Cork Institute of Technology, followed by short modules in the National Maritime College Ireland (NMCI) in Ringaskiddy, Cork. When fully qualified as an Electrical Engineering Officer, they may be offered a full Commission without limitation as to time. The Naval Service is fully committed to Continuous Professional Development. Subject to the exigencies of the service, Officers will be actively encouraged and facilitated to advance their studies in order to become chartered. Eligibility Requirements to join the Cadetship: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
