Jobs in Carlow
Sort by: relevance | dateFinance and HR Administrator
Beechfield Care Group are currently looking to recruit a Full time Finance and HR administrator to co-ordinate and manage administrative tasks, reporting to the Director of Nursing and the head office support teams in Beechwood Nursing Home, Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow. This is a full time position, 40hrs weekly, 8hrs daily. The role is Monday to Friday, office hours onsite only however there is a flexibility in relation to start and finish times. We are a long-established Nursing Home Group based in Dublin, Carlow, Meath, Westmeath & Kildare. Our mission is to supply the best standard of quality care to our residents. Our philosophy places the care of the resident at the heart of the nursing home. Job Role and responsibilities: General Administration:
Branch Lead
Responsibilities:
Bakery Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Bakery Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provides our customers with excellent quality products and services. 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 SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Prepare customers bakery orders Bake, prepare and display the Bakery Products 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
Regional Lead
THE POSITION: Waterford City and County Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant experience for the position of Regional Lead – Homeless Services – South East Region (Grade 7) . INTRODUCTION TO ROLE: Waterford City and County Council serves as the Lead Authority for homeless services within the Southeast Region. Under Chapter 6 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009, the administration of homeless services across Ireland is organised into distinct administrative regions. The South East Region spans four distinct local authorities: • Waterford City & County Council (The hosting and leading body) • Wexford County Council • Carlow County Council • Kilkenny County Council · Tipperary County Council As the Lead Authority, Waterford City and County Council hosts the regional office. It holds responsibility for managing pooled exchequer funding from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The Council ensures strategic deployment of resources, drives collaborative responses via initiatives like Waterford Integrated Homeless Services (WIHS), and acts as the central reporting anchor to national government entities. The Regional Homeless Lead for the South East is a high-level management role responsible for leading, strategic planning, and financial management of homeless services across Waterford, Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny and Tipperary. Hosted by Waterford City and County Council as the regional lead authority, the Regional Lead drives the creation and rollout of the Regional Homeless Action Plan while managing the regional budget in line with national policies. A major part of the position involves building strong partnerships between local councils, the Health Service Executive, and non-profit organisations to improve service quality and safety. Ultimately, the Regional Lead uses data tracking and strategic leadership to help vulnerable people exit emergency accommodation and secure stable, permanent housing solutions. Qualifications The Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government has declared that the qualifications for the position of Administrative Officer shall be as set out hereunder. 1. Character Candidates shall be of good character. 2. Health Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Education, Training, Experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms; (i) have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organization and control of staff, and (ii) be a serving employee in a local authority, or regional assembly and have not less than two years’ satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post. 4 . Age Each candidate must be under 65 years of age on the latest date for receipt of completed Application Forms for the office if they are deemed not to be new entrants to the Public Service as defined by the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. However, the age restriction of 65 years does not apply to "new entrants" to the Public Service as defined by the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Candidates must demonstrate a high level of professional readiness. The following attributes are desirable; · Hold a recognized third-level qualification (Minimum Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications) in Social Policy, Public Administration, Housing Studies, Business Management, or a highly relevant social science discipline. · Possess a minimum of 3 to 5 years of post-qualification experience in a management or administrative leadership role. This experience should ideally be within local government, an Approved Housing Body (AHB), a state agency, or a major non-profit organisation handling complex social services. · Demonstrate clear, firsthand experience managing large-scale budgets. This includes tracking capital and operational funding streams, ensuring compliance with strict public procurement policies, and financial reporting. · Display a comprehensive understanding of Irish housing and homelessness legislation, with emphasis on the Housing Acts and the national Housing for All strategic framework. · Show a clear grasp of how local government functions in Ireland, including its funding models and its intersection with voluntary and statutory healthcare bodies. · Proven history of managing complex, multi-agency partnerships where conflicting priorities must be balanced through negotiation, consensus-building, and diplomatic leadership. · Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to write formal policy documents, deliver executive-level presentations, and translate complex data points into plain, actionable insights for public and private committees. · Must hold a full, clean Category B driving licence and have access to a personal vehicle. This is necessary to facilitate regular travel between the local authorities and across the South East region. Duties Role and Responsibilities of Regional Homeless Lead (Southeast) · Oversee and co-ordinate the South east regional budgeting process. Financial controls to include monitoring, analysis, interpreting and regular reporting on management accounts for relevant stakeholders. Review homeless service provision and funding in the Region with a view to improving the quality and efficiency of service provision where required. · Ensure adherence to delegated functions as required and outlined in the Section 10 (Housing Act 1988 )Protocols including the coordination and compilation of all financial and performance reports and timely submission of same to the Department of Housing; the control of the distribution of recoupments received from the Department on a regional basis. · Lead out on and drive National Homelessness policies, objectives and regional priorities and actions as adopted in the Regional Strategic Action Plan and Annual Plans · Facilitate and Co-ordinate meetings of the Strategic Management Committee and The Consultative Forums on Homelessness in terms of statutory and non-statutory homeless structures and operations across the Region to also include local HAT teams and Local Authority homeless team structures · The development and ongoing improvement of regional Service Level agreements to include adherence to National Quality Standards Framework, setting of accountable and relevant Key Performance Indicators, Lead on mid and year end Service Reviews and conducting of section 10 project and site / verification visits. · Lead on the co-ordination of the tendering and procurement of national and regional programme tenders and ensuring necessary governance and compliance is in place. · Develop partnerships and proactive engagement with relevant statutory bodies involved in the provision of homeless services to build a more collaborative approach to managing and addressing homelessness between all stakeholders – to include the HSE as joint consultative partner to include. a) Lead on Joint work on regional Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs for Housing First)- regionally and nationally. b) Lead out on Joint Business cases for service expansion in the southeast with the HSE. c) Lead out and feed into the National Housing First implementation committee with the Department of Housing and Department of Health d) Lead out and develop a ‘complex case committee’ in each county to address problematic housing issues jointly with the HSE. e) Represent the Region on the Lead Authority Network and other national networks as nominated through national /regional policy Salary : Current Salary Scale: €61,217 - €79,583 (2nd LSI) The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The employee shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than his/her inclusive salary) payable to or received by him/her by virtue of his/her employment or in respect of services which he/she is required by or under any enactment to perform. Entry point of this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 04/2026, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point (currently €61,217). Remuneration is paid fortnightly directly to the employee’s nominated bank account. The current wage pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, e.g. P.A.Y.E. and P.R.S.I. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and/or conduct are not satisfactory. Under the Public Service Stability Agreement 2013, the working hours for newly appointed/promoted staff are 37 hours per week. All posts will be offered on the basis of the candidate working whole time Probation : Where a person who is not already a permanent officer of Waterford City & County Council is appointed, the following provisions shall apply:- (a) there shall be a period after such appointment takes effect, during which such person shall hold office on probation; (b) such period shall be one year but the Chief Executive may, at his or her discretion extend such a period; (c) such a person shall cease to hold office at the end of the period of probation, unless during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such person is satisfactory Superannuation : The relevant Superannuation Scheme will apply. The provisions of the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998 may apply. Persons who become pensionable officers who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation contribution, to contribute to the local authority as follows: 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable officers who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation contribution, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. The provisions of the Spouses and Children’s/Widows and Orphans Contributory Pension Scheme will continue to apply. New entrants will be admitted to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme with effect from the date of appointment. The scheme is contributory and provides pension, retirement gratuity, death gratuity and survivors benefits. To qualify for a pension the successful candidate must have served a minimum of two years employment in a Local Authority. Retirement Age There is no mandatory retirement age for new entrants to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. Anyone who is not a new entrant to the public service, as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, is subject to a compulsory retirement age of 70 years or as determined in accordance with Department Circulars and in line with Government Policy. The maximum retirement age for new entrants as defined by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012 is 70 years. The Council may refer staff to a medical advisor at any time to determine fitness for carrying out the duties to which they have been assigned.
Delivery Driver C
The Company EZ Living Furniture was founded in Galway in 1998. We are a family run Irish retailer operating nationwide, as well as a full online shopping experience offering delivery throughout Ireland. We are the largest independent Furniture Retailer in Ireland employing over 370 people. The Person Home Delivery Truck Driver – Carlow Area If you are an experienced C driver , have great work ethic and a genuine desire to provide excellent customer care at all times, then EZ Living Furniture is looking for you. The successful candidate will provide an efficient home delivery service and will be responsible for ensuring timely delivery to customers’ homes. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential, along with a flexible approach, to ensure that customers’ expectations are met and surpassed. The position is based in Dublin but serves adjoining counties as well. We will provide training to the right person who can demonstrate motivation and a willingness to learn. If you are interested in taking on a new challenge at a growing company, we encourage you to apply today. Responsibilities CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
HSE Advisor
Building a sustainable tomorrow Working at BAM means delivering projects that make a difference. From the major infrastructure that keeps society moving, to the social housing, schools, and community spaces that shape daily life. We don’t just talk about social value. We embed it into every build. We are recruiting a Project Health,Safety & Environmental Advisor to join our Carlow based project. The role of the Project HSE Advisor is to guide, support and advise Project Managers and other relevant personnel on the setting up, implementation and continuous maintenance of HSE systems and standards on site in accordance with BAM Safety and Environmental Management Systems. Making Possible
Delivery Driver/Branch Assistant
Job Overview As a Delivery Driver/Branch Assistant you play a vital role in the daily success of the branch. Whether supporting in the warehouse, on the retail counter, or making deliveries, your work is varied and essential. Your contribution helps maintain high performance and ensures we consistently deliver on our Customer Promise. What we offer
Customer Assistant
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. Customer obsessed, high energy and love learning every day? If that sounds like you, earn €460+ per week as a Customer Assistant on our standard 30 hour contract.You’ll work across different shift times, on varied tasks and with different colleagues.What does a normal day* as a Customer Assistant look like? (*there’s no such thing as ‘normal’ in retail but we’ve tried our best!)As a Customer Assistant you are required to sell alcohol, therefore you must be 18 or over to work in our store. Shift Patterns: • Morning shift: Starting at 5am or 6am with your team, you’ll be getting our award-winning products fully stocked on the shop floor and our delicious bakery products ready for our customers to enjoy by opening time so they can Go Full Lidl! • Middle shift: Starting mid-morning or early afternoon, you’ll make sure our stores are spotlessly clean, well presented and our products remain fresh, all while helping customers with queries on the shop floor and working on tills to minimise till queues• Late shift: From your start time in the afternoon, you’ll make sure our customers experience is top class by serving them with a smile while on the tills, restocking missing items and getting the store ready for the next day What you'll do • Interacting with the customer in a pleasant, friendly and helpful manner• Ensuring stock loss controls are followed in all areas of the store • Maintaining store and external cleanliness and hygiene standards• Following freshness and rotation principles• Ensuring all waste is managed correctly• Assisting in the stock count process What you'll need • A can-do attitude and excellent customer service skills• The willingness to go the extra mile for our customers• To be responsible and reliable• To enjoy working in a fast-paced, varied environment• A good team player• Preferably, previous experience in a customer facing role but this is not essential provided you have the right attitude What you'll receive We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl Year 1 • Basic Rate €15.40• €19.25 (Unsocial Hours) • €23.10 (Overtime/Sundays) • €30.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 2 • Basic Rate €16.20 • €20.25 (Unsocial Hours) • €24.30 (Overtime/Sundays) • €32.40 (Bank Holiday) Year 3 • Basic Rate €16.90 • €21.13 (Unsocial Hours) • €25.35 (Overtime/Sundays) • €33.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 4 • Basic Rate €17.90 • €22.38 (Unsocial Hours) • €26.85 (Overtime/Sundays) • €35.80 (Bank Holiday) Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
Provision Coordinator
Role and Responsibilities The responsibilities of the post include the following: Management / Administration Conditions of ServiceCitizenship Requirement Candidates should note that eligibility to compete is open to citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) or to non-EEA nationals with a valid work permit. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union along with Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Swiss citizens under EU agreements may also apply. Vetting Kilkenny and Carlow ETB is registered with the National Vetting Unit (NVU). As part of the Board's recruitment and selection process, offers of employment to all posts may be subject to NVU disclosure. References Kilkenny and Carlow ETB reserves the right to seek both written and verbal references from current and previous employers, educational institutions or any other organisations with which the candidate has been associated. Kilkenny and Carlow ETB also reserves the right to determine the merit, appropriateness and relevance of such references and referees. Please note that candidates are requested not to submit references with their application form. Pre-Employment Health Assessment A candidate for, or 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 the ability to render regular and efficient service. Candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment Health Assessment which will be reviewed by the ETB's Occupational Health Service. An offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory pre-employment health assessment. Probation Where a person is appointed to the position of BTEI Co-ordinator to Kilkenny and Carlow ETB, the first twelve months of their contract will be regarded as the probationary period. The appointment will be confirmed subject to satisfactory performance of the duties of the post. Superannuation and Retirement The successful candidate will be offered the appropriate superannuation terms and conditions as prevailing in the Civil/Public Service at the time of being offered an appointment. In general, an appointee who has never worked in the Public Service will be offered appointment based on membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme ("Single Scheme"). Full details of the Scheme are available on www.kcetb.ie . Where the appointee has worked in a pensionable (non-Single Scheme terms) Public Service job in the 26 weeks prior to appointment, or is currently on a career break or special leave with/without pay, different terms may apply. The pension entitlement of such appointees will be established in the context of their Public Service employment history. The maximum retirement age for a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme, as defined by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012, is 70 years. Sick Leave Sick leave will be in accordance with established procedures and conditions for ETB staff generally. Notice/Termination This appointment is terminable by one month's notice in writing from either side, subject to statutory provisions and relevant collective agreements. General The above represents the principal conditions of service and is not intended to be the comprehensive list of all terms and conditions of employment, which will be set out in the successful candidate's employment contract. Salary Scale Salary will be paid in accordance with such rates as may be authorised by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science from time to time for BTEI Co-ordinator positions. Current salary scale: €49,400 – €76,999 Note: No qualification allowance is payable.
Health Care Assistant
Beechfield Care Group are currently seeking to recruit Health Care Assistants to assume responsibility for the care of residents at Beechwood Nursing Home , Leighlinbridge, Carlow, R93 DD43. We are a long-established Nursing Home Group based in Dublin, Carlow, Meath, Westmeath, and Kildare. Our mission is to provide the highest standard of quality care to our residents. Our philosophy places the care of the resident at the heart of the nursing home. About Beechwood Beechwood Nursing Home is a purpose-built residential home situated in the picturesque village of Leighlinbridge, pleasantly located on the banks of the River Barrow. Every resident is unique, and we respect and value everyone for who they are. This is our ethos. Happiness and independence are paramount at Beechwood Nursing Home. Our staff have a genuine interest and passion for what they do, and this is essential in achieving and maintaining the high standards we set for ourselves. About the Role The Health Care Assistant is a key member of the multidisciplinary team responsible for the care of our residents. The Health Care Assistant helps, supports, and provides personal care required to maximise the independence and wellbeing of our residents, including looking after their physical, emotional, and cultural needs. Role Responsibilities ✔ Undertake hygiene and dressing care functions for residents. ✔ Safely manually handle and transfer residents within the nursing home. ✔ Deliver food to residents and assist with feeding. ✔ Return used trays and dishes to the kitchen, leaving residents and their rooms neat and tidy. ✔ Make beds and change linen. ✔ Provide incontinence and toileting care to residents, including emptying commodes and replacing catheter bags. ✔ Assist trained nurses with the provision of psychological and social support as needed. ✔ Maintain continuous vigilance towards the dignity, comfort, safety, and whereabouts of residents. ✔ Adhere at all times to hygiene, health, and safety regulations. ✔ Carry out any other duties as required. Great Benefits on Offer ✔ Meals on site ✔ Paid training ✔ Free parking ✔ Flexible working hours ✔ Education & Development – Paid QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support Modules ✔ Summer & Christmas parties ✔ Access to Pension Scheme ✔ Employee Assistance Programme ✔ Long service, employee recognition, and appreciation awards
