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Location: Ennis, County Clare Salary: Up to €45,000 Working Hours: Full or part time Experience Level: Must have previous experience working in an optician Come and join our accomplished team as a Dispensing Optician at Specsavers Ennis, where we are at the height of customer care. Join us and help work to ensure every single one of our customers receives the very best patient experience. We’re community-focused and we need someone ready to use their passion, skills and experience to build on our ever-growing and loyal customer base. Our Dispensing Opticians are the face of our clinic on the shop floor and usually an integral part of our store management team, so we’re keen to get you up to speed with management responsibilities. With ILM courses, pre-reg supervision and Specsavers Partnership Pathway available, we can guide you on your way to becoming a great leader. This – along with your clinical expertise – will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. We’re dedicated to our customers, but what really makes this role stand out is that we offer a workplace with a difference - where people grow both personally and professionally. What’s on offer? Then there’s you Alongside being a qualified and CORU registered Dispensing Optician, we are searching for someone who shares our store’s ethos. Someone who wants to grow, develop and offer exceptional customer care along the way. We want a practitioner who prides themselves on their clinical judgment, that isn’t afraid of a hands-on approach and who is keen to get involved and build rapport with the rest of the team. In summary, we’re looking for a skilled Dispensing Optician to join us, be part of the team and assist in driving our practice forward. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Dispensing Optician
Specsavers in Gorey are looking for an experienced or newly qualified Dispensing Optician to join them. The focus at this store, is about pulling together and working as a team to ensure that our valued patients have an excellent experience. Become our new Dispensing Optician at Specsavers in Gorey - a Brand New store looking to build a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care. What’s on Offer? We’re fully equipped with 3 test rooms, the latest clinical technology (including OCT), and a team of 25 – which includes fully trained optical assistants, so everything is in place to let you focus on what you do best. What we’re looking for Alongside being a qualified and CORU registered DOO, the right person for this position will be confident, possess a strong worth ethic and a willingness to succeed. You’ll be passionate about your job and enjoy a fast-paced environment. We are looking for a Dispensing Optician who will go the extra mile for our customers and someone who encourages their colleagues to do the same. In summary, we’re looking for a high calibre resident DO to join us and assist in driving this excellent practice forward. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Dispensing Optician
Specsavers in Athlone are looking for either an experienced or newly qualified Dispensing Optician to join their team. The focus at this store, is about pulling together and working as a team to ensure that our valued patients have an excellent experience. Become our new Dispensing Optician at Specsavers in Athlone - a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care What’s on Offer? We’re fully equipped with 3 test rooms, the latest clinical technology (including OCT), and a team of 25 – which includes fully trained optical assistants, so everything is in place to let you focus on what you do best. What we’re looking for Alongside being a qualified and CORU registered Dispensing Optician, the right person for this position will be confident, possess a strong worth ethic and a willingness to succeed. You’ll be passionate about your job and enjoy a fast-paced environment. We are looking for a Dispensing Optician who will go the extra mile for our customers and someone who encourages their colleagues to do the same. In summary, we’re looking for a high calibre resident Dispensing Optician to join us and assist in driving this excellent practice forward. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Dispensing Optician
Specsavers in Letterkenny are looking for an experienced or newly qualified Dispensing Optician to join them. The focus at this store, is about pulling together and working as a team to ensure that our valued patients have an excellent experience. Become our new Dispensing Optician at Specsavers in Letterkenny, a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care. What’s on Offer? Our Dispensing Opticians are an integral part of our store management team, so we’re keen to get you up to speed. With ILM courses, Pre-Reg supervision and the Specsavers Partnership scheme (Pathway) all available to explore. Along with your clinical and retail expertise – this will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. What we’re looking for Alongside being a qualified and CORU registered Dispensing Optician, the right person for this position will be confident, possess a strong worth ethic and a willingness to succeed. You’ll be passionate about your job and enjoy a fast-paced environment. We are looking for a Dispensing Optician who will go the extra mile for our customers and someone who encourages their colleagues to do the same. In summary, we’re looking for a high calibre resident Dispensing Optician to join us and assist in driving this excellent practice forward. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Optometrist
Are you an ambitious optometrist looking to keep your career moving as part of our well-established team? You’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re newly qualified or have years of experience, if you’re passionate and committed to eyecare and ready to bring your best every day, you could be perfect for this role. With clinical and professional development as well as innovative equipment at your disposal, among a team of other experienced Opticians and Technicians, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. Our store Based in the centre of Drogehda, we are at the heart of our local community. Our Store only reopened earlier this year due to being refurbished, so it has a brand new feel and is fitted with all the latest technology Our team We have a wonderful team of experienced staff in our store, ready and waiting to meet you. We have experienced, local staff who have been part of our team for many years What’s on offer? In addition to all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits for you to enjoy. These include: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Optometrist
Are you an ambitious optometrist looking to keep your career moving as part of our well-established team? You’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re newly qualified or have years of experience, if you’re passionate and committed to eyecare and ready to bring your best every day, you could be perfect for this role. With clinical and professional development as well as innovative equipment at your disposal, among a team of other experienced Opticians and Technicians, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. Our store Based in the centre of Clonmel, we are at the heart of our local community. Our Store has 3 test rooms, all fitted with the latest technology Our team We have a wonderful team of experienced staff in our store ready and waiting for you to meet. We have experienced, local staff who has been part of our team for many years What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Optometrist
Salary: Up to €75,000 OTE - Including Loyalty Bonus every 6months Working hours: Full Time or Part Time Experience level: You must be a CORU registered Optometrist Specsavers in Tralee are looking for an ambitious Optometrist. We’re a community-focused store dedicated to ensuring that every one of our customers receives an excellent patient experience. We’re seeking an Optometrist ready to use their passion and knowledge to help us build on our ever-growing and loyal customer base. Join us at Specsavers in Tralee where we deliver the very best in customer care. What’s on Offer? Specsavers in Tralee as a very experienced store with many of their staff members being there for over 20 years. They are a very supportive store and will help each individual reach their full potential. You will have access to test rooms which all have phoropters so you will have the ability to use the most up to date equipment during testing. The store Is also actively promoting OCT with over 60% up take! What we’re looking for You’ll need to be a qualified and ideally already CORU registered Optometrist with the drive, passion and the willingness to build upon our customer-focused culture. As part of our team, you’ll need to be able to provide a unique blend of customer care and professional excellence. You’ll need to demonstrate good attention to detail along with a passion for the community. Teamwork also forms a big part of our culture, so the ability to work well with others is essential. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Audiologist/Hearing Aid Dispenser
Ready to do the right thing by our customers? As a qualified Hearing Aid Dispenser (HAD), you’ll share our vision to give customers the very best professional service, helping them improve their hearing and regain the life they want. And with the support of a global brand behind you, you’ll be just as looked after as our patients. Our business Wilton Specsavers is looking for cover across both Wilton and Ballincollig stores. Our team We have a wonderful team of 7 dedicated people across optic and audiology ready and waiting for you to meet. What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Regional Advocacy Co-ordinator
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES The person appointed will be required to have an understanding and respect for working according to the Mission and Ethos of Corlann South. This requires a personal commitment to the vision, expressed both in words and in style of working. Duties of Regional Advocacy Coordinator: Professional Knowledge & Experience 1. Actively promote and support on-going structural design and systems coordination of 1. a facilitator model of self- advocacy & 2. an approach to Peer Advocacy for those who cannot self-advocate across the entirety of the service. 2. Coordinate and support the work of local staff supporters & self/ peer advocates in leading out on local self/ peer advocacy groups, which can illuminate trends to be raised at regional/ national level in terms of continuous quality enhancement. 3. Support Advocacy Links at Regional and National level. Assuring that the service has depth in terms of advocacy representatives to assist national / regional initiatives will be on-going and efforts to include an equal mix of independent and more dependent people will be a strategic focus. 4. Support the running of a people supported Regional Advocacy Council to raise issues for consideration, in terms of areas for continuous improvement, to the Director of Service & Senior Management Team. 5. Support and facilitate the Southern Region’s representatives to participate in the National Advocacy Council, National Advocacy Policy Group Forum and other relevant forums in place or which may emerge. 6. Support a variety of self-advocates and those taking part in Peer structures to engage in National Conferences/Webinars/ newsletters/ opportunities to share good news stories and any other related initiatives arising across the annual period. 7. Rights Promotion:- Support/participate in internal/external rights promotion groups as assigned by the organisation and Head of QSLD. For example, the Rights Review Committee, Family Forums under CQL’s Quality Assurance Model, Producing quality data associated with Advocacy to the Quality & Rights Oversight Committee (senior quality enhancement monitoring group- CQL), supporting inclusion of people supported on recruitment panels, etc. Not exhaustive as forum involvement and rights-based initiatives may organically evolve in synch with systems to support trajectory of policy/ legislation (i.e. they may have a role in a regional ADMCA forum once established, etc.). • Identify/ Design and provide/ circulate rights-based awareness materials (inclusive of easy reads, updating the accessible library)/ training to assist running of service wide advocacy forums. However, engagement will be guided by the Advocacy Steering Group. 8. Support Training – in Advocacy, Induction, etc. 9. Undertake training opportunities to expand quality of the advocacy coordination role (i.e. communication training to assist teams in capturing people supported voices). 10. Support participation in external advocacy forums as appropriate. 11. Network with other bodies and organisations with an involvement and interest in advocacy to help evolve self & peer advocacy structures, to promote good links and shared learning/expertise (which can be filtered into the promotional aspect of the role). 12. Implement the service’s policies, procedures and practices to ensure the provision of a high quality advocacy service, in the context of a learning organisation. 13. Demonstrate knowledge and experience relevant to the role as per the duties & responsibilities, eligibility criteria and post specific requirements of the role. 14. Maximise the use of ICT, demonstrating excellent computer skills particularly Microsoft Office, Outlook etc. for the purpose of developing accessible documentation. 15. Demonstrate the ability to work in line with relevant service led advocacy and rights policies, legislation and operational procedures set at domestic & international level- as benchmarks of quality. 16. Support Residential and Day Service staff/ key workers to run effective house/ person supported self and peer advocacy meetings focused on rights awareness/ building choice making opportunities/ decision making capacity, and any other relevant areas of learning etc. and report back to line management as appropriate with trends emerging to aid continuous improvement. This qualitative/ quantitative data will also funnel into the service’s Quality & Rights Oversight Committee. 17. Design enhanced ways in which more dependent people can engage in self and peer advocacy and person supported meetings at local level- to make their engagement real and meaningful; with emphasis on them developing skills/ capacity and growing their understanding over their lifespans. 18. Support Key Workers/ staff supporters to understand good participative/ co-design practice principles in regard to completing (with the person) relevant Personal Plan documentation: i.e. rights assessments; satisfaction surveys; engaging in the annual review process; and any other record keeping processes which may arise as relevant to rights in line with their current line management structure. Planning and Managing Resources 1. Support local self & peer advocates to deliver training in Advocacy, organisational induction, Personal Outcomes (person centered planning) Training and other relevant trainings as they arise. 2. Support up-skilling and actual facilitation of person supported self-advocacy representatives within the recruitment panel process. 3. Assist in research, social policy and national/ regional policy design initiatives as they arise, while promoting involvement and inclusion of people supported. 4. Stay up to date on Legislation/ Policy developments which impact upon people’s rights. 5. Attend relevant conferences to continue building awareness of any changes being discussed/ implemented at Policy legislation level & feedback to the organisation at appropriate line management level. 6. Support the implementation of the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity Act) (2015) based on Director of Service/ SMT/ Advocacy Steering Group guidance 7. Demonstrate the ability to plan and organise own workload and that of others in an effective and methodical manner within strict deadlines, ensuring deadlines are met. Demonstrate flexibility to adjust roster to meet priorities of various forums and work duties at regional/ national level is essential. Again, the Regional Steering Group will guide prioritization to aid the Advocacy Coordinator’s workplan. 8. Setting realistic goals and time-scales, taking account of potential problems and competing priorities is a key reflective requirement. 9. Demonstrate a commitment to providing a quality service and going above and beyond baseline standards of quality assurance. 10. Demonstrate awareness, appreciation and respect of the persons supported by the service and their support staff. 11. Embrace the change agenda by demonstrating flexibility, strategic initiative and adaptability in a fluid work environment. 12. Development of Annual Report to SMT and Director of Services as a framework for measuring success of self and peer advocacy structures- this data would align with the Service’s Quality Procedure mapping out a quality data framework for measuring success and identifying areas for improvement. 13. Promote awareness to community-based learning opportunities for people supported, which may raise their competencies and give greater exposure/ education/ experience to enhance informed decision-making capacity. 14. Make decisions and attempt to creatively solve problems in a timely manner before they accumulate. Decision making should employ well rounded and collaborative information gathering from enough sources to offer win-win ideas for consideration with and underpinning evidence base. 15. Navigate the role innovatively within a resource limited environment and seek creative ways to work in partnerships with people supported, their families, staff and communities, etc. to break down inevitable barriers in the current Irish service system (i.e. maneuvering in a context where there is a lack of operationalized pathways to normative societal outlets- housing, education, employment, primary healthcare, etc.). Keeping with a mainstream and normalised/ social model ideology is critical in effectively dispatching this role and promoting rights across the service. Team Working 1. Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team 2. Contribute to a positive team spirit and remain enthusiastic to the rights and quality of life for those supported by the service. 3. Demonstrate a willingness to become involved and help team members if they are under pressure, while acknowledging the hard work they are putting forth. Team inputs may be different based on their position within the person supported journey; therefore, approaches may require case by case supports with regard to advocacy consultation. 4. Act as a member of the Rights Review Committee as required and support any other organisational forums which may request participation (i.e. as mentioned above in pt 7 professional knowledge & experience). Communication & Interpersonal Skills 1. Have a working knowledge of communication tools (Assistive Technologies for people with intellectual disabilities / IT formats to support their inclusion) and be open to learning more to assist in extrapolating the voice of people supported across self and peer advocacy structures. 2. Support and present to all levels of expertise within the service to embed advocacy and rights promotion at all levels of the organisation. 3. Effective communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear, concise and easy to understand manner are critical. 4. Strong written communication and record keeping skills are required. 5. Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders are essential, while ensuring dignity and respect in all actions. 6. Understanding the importance of independence and inter-dependence in terms of relational autonomy and building social roles, capitol & networks that can enable conceptualisation of rights. 7. Demonstrate the ability to influence people, events and drive change in line with service strategy and in synch with the will and preferences of those availing of our services. 8. To be conscious of health and safety matters in the workplace and in particular, to comply with the employees’ obligations as set out in the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005. To this effect, it is essential to keep up to date in mandatory training (i.e. safeguarding, children’s First, Fire Safety & Manual Handling), service designated training and any other additional needs based training which may arise to enable direct facilitation of persons supported to meetings (i.e. epilepsy, medication management, etc.). Confidentiality In the course of the employment the appointee may have access to or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of service users and/or staff, or other health service business. Such records and information are strictly confidential and unless acting on the instructions of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning service users, staff, or other health service business be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition, records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required. The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post, which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office Essential Qualifications/Education Relevant third level qualification of at least level 6 on the National Qualifications Framework maintained by Qualifications and Quality Ireland (QQI) in Advocacy/Rights, Health, Social Care or similar. Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a direct support role in the intellectual disability (ID) sector and also have experience facilitating group activities, engagement / co-design initiatives or advocacy related forums. Presenting / Training skills (Design, Delivery & Monitoring Quality) A thorough knowledge, appreciation and experience of working with people with an intellectual disability from the lens of a supported self-directed living/ self-advocacy perspective & peer advocacy lens (i.e. inclusion of advocacy in the person’s circle of support assisting their voice & involvement in all aspects of their life, decision making, etc). Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary/ Interdisciplinary environment Must be computer literate including proficiency in Microsoft Office (excel, word, TEAMS and publisher) and knowledge and proficiency of using information systems for the purpose of developing easy to read documents/policies etc. Working knowledge of ID sector policies and legislation applicable to the role. Ability to lead and drive change and experience planning, leading, coordinating and monitoring projects Strong understanding of quality assurance standards in the ID sector & normalised ways of improvement (quality enhancement) Strong understanding of risk and in particular positive risk taking to build experiences, exposure, education (to aid capacity building) Strong awareness of person-centred planning systems to enable discovery toward designing an individualised service. Understanding of contemporary theories underpinning a social & Human Rights Based model (i.e. social role valorisation, neurodiversity, etc.). Within this it is important to know the backdrop on how service provision arose and how aspects have changed to progress onward from institutionalisation, medicalisation, segregation, etc. AND Must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office Experience Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in the context of disability services (i.e.at least 5 years experience in a direct support role & have experience facilitating group activities, engagement / co-design initiatives or advocacy related forums. A strong desire to work with person with an intellectual disability. An attitude to drive a person centred approach to peer and group / self-advocacy from the frame of a social model/ human rights based approach. Presenting/ Training skill set/ delivery experience Robust & Varied Experience leading initiatives with persons supported and staff. Track record of representing the organisation at relevant committees Experience of designing service wide structures/ systems to operationalise a strategy and embed same into all workings of the organisation. Knowledge Health Acts 2004 & 2007 Statutory Instrument 367 of 2013, under the Health Act 2007 (Care and Support of Residents in Designated Centred for Persons [Children and Adults] with Disabilities) Regulations 2013 Disability Act 2005 Equality Act 2000-2004 UNCRPD 2006/ Charter of rights Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 Person Centred Theories & Systems Solutions Focused approach to leadership Relevant policies shaping the trajectory of ID service design (i.e. New Directions, Move from Congregated Settings, National Disability Strategy to whole society/ cross-departmental inclusion, etc.).
Shop Manager
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POST The purpose of the role is the day-to-day running of the new shop in Killarney opening soon whilst motivating and encouraging staff and volunteers to help achieve sales targets. DUTIES: • Manage and develop the new shop in the context of an agreed work plan and agreed financial targets. • Recruit, train and appraise shop staff, both paid and voluntary. • Source high quality stock. • Ensure there are adequate staffing levels in the shop at all times. • Ensure the appearance of the shop internally and externally is attractive to customers and in line with brand standards. • Be responsible for merchandise, its security and its preparation for sale and display. • Maintain accurate management and information systems. • Ensure the shop is stocked with adequate information and leaflets on Enable Ireland services, staff are briefed accordingly and queries from the public are dealt with in an efficient and sensitive manner. • Be responsible for full implementation of Enable Ireland Health & Safety policy in the shop. • Be vigilant and comply with any Health & Safety and Welfare risks in the workplace and bring any concerns to the attention of your line manager. • Participate in the efficient flow of information within the organisation by sharing and seeking information as appropriate. • Undertake other duties as may be requested by the line manager from time to time. • Assist and support other Enable Ireland shops if and when required. • Undertake your work in a manner that is friendly, flexible and informal. • Complete all administration and financial work in accordance with Enable Ireland Policies and Procedures. • Contribute to good teamwork in sharing knowledge and skills and supporting colleagues to ensure that the shop runs efficiently and effectively. Terms & Conditions: Responsible to: Area Manager Probation: A probationary period of 6 months applies, wherein three probationary meetings will take place to review your performance and suitability for appointment. The probationary period may be extended or terminated for any reason at Enable Ireland’s discretion. Salary: An attractive salary of €32,046. Excellent benefits. Annual Leave: Annual leave entitlement is 22 days pro rata per annum plus 2 gift days and proportionately less for less than 12 months service. Pension Scheme: Enable Ireland operates a contributory pension scheme that all employees following start date. Medical: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a medical assessment. Garda Clearance/Police Clearance: These will be required for all prospective employees who will undertake relevant work or activities relating to children or vulnerable persons. Sick Pay: (If applicable) All periods of sickness exceeding two days must be medically certified. Weekly medical certificates are required thereafter. The Company reserves the right to have you examined by its own Doctor after 3 months continuous sick leave. Upon completion of 6 months continuous service with the Company, sick pay will be as follows: Full pay less social welfare for the first 13 weeks of sickness in any 12-month rolling period and half pay less social welfare for a further 13 weeks of sickness absence in the same 12-month rolling period. Redeployment: In exceptional circumstances, the organisation reserves the right to redeploy you to an alternative role that is suitable to your skills and experience. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE • Experience working in the retail sector at manager/supervisor level. • Ability to drive and achieve sales targets. • Strong financial ability. • Strong commercial experience. • Current valid Driving Licence. ORGANISATION & PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE • Knowledge of Enable Ireland. • Strong customer service skills. • Ability to deal sensitively with queries about Enable Ireland services. CORE COMPETENCIES: • Excellent interpersonal and sales techniques. • Leadership: • IT Skills: - Proficient in MS Office – good general IT skills. • Eligible to work in the State.
