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Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is a major voluntary organisation, which provides age related residential, educational and day services for people with intellectual disabilities, autism and communication disorders throughout the Cork and Kerry area. Applications are invited for the following posts Support Workers Ref: 58/2025 Permanent Full-Time / Part-Time (78 hours per fortnight full-time) Children Respite Services, Cork A panel will also be formed from this competition to fill vacancies as they arise in the coming year Respite Service Summary: The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland - Southern Region provides high-quality, person-centred supports to children with intellectual disabilities and/or autism. Our Chiildren's Respite Services are based in Ballinhassig, Co. Cork, offering planned day and overnight breaks for children aged 8 - 18 years. Due to expansion of our day respite service, we will be operating 7 days a week as well as providing our existing overnight breaks. Respite is available throughout the year, including school holidays, and focuses on creating a safe, supportive, and homely environment where children can enjoy meaningful experiences away from home while families receive essential respite. Our approach is grounded in person-centred planning, enabling children to participate in activities that reflect their interests and goals while supporting their independence, communication, and personal care needs. Staff work collaboratively with families, schools, and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and positive outcomes for every child. The ethos of the Brothers of Charity Services is based on respect, inclusion, dignity, and partnership and we strive to create opportunities for each child to develop skills, build relationships, and enjoy a high quality of life. Professional Qualifications and Experience etc. Eligible applicants will be those who are on the closing date for the competition: Must have a minimum relevant Level 5 (formerly FETAC) Major Award qualification on the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) framework (8 modules in total) preferably in Healthcare Support / Health Service Skills (desirable a module in Intellectual Disability) / Childcare OR SNA qualification OR be undertaking a relevant Social Care / Nursing or Allied Health Qualification Level 7/ Level 8 It is desirable for candidates to have at least 6 months’ experience of working in the intellectual disability sector with Adults/children. A full clean Driver’s licence which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads is essential as it is a requirement of this role to drive service vehicles Completion of module on Special Needs and/or Intellectual Disability as part of qualification is desirable Health Candidates 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. 3. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Salary Scale: €34,036 - €45,454 including 1 LSI per annum (1/8/25 Department of Health Consolidated Scales). Part-Time hours will be paid pro-rata to a full-time post INFORMAL ENQUIRIES TO: Brid Scanlan, Sector Manager (Children Services), Tel: +353 86 7038217 (email: brid.scanlan@bocsi.ie ) Closing Date: Sunday 30th November 2025 Applications should be made online using the 'APPLY' link below The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is an equal opportunities employer INDS
Therapy Assistant
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Therapy Assistant to join our team in Cork Childrens Services, Curraheen, Cork Contract Type: Permanent. Contract Hours: Full-time Salary Scale: €33,431 to €38,849 pro rata per annum. Annual Leave Entitlement : 30 days pro rata per annum. Overview of the Post: The role includes clinical and administrative duties that support Therapists on the Children’s Disability Network Team in providing a high-quality service to users. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: Candidates must have at the latest date of application: · Possess the Certificate in Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support with Occupational Therapy Assistant modules 1 and 2, or with Physiotherapy Assistant modules 1 and 2, or with Speech and Language Therapy Assistant modules 1 and 2, at Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) maintained by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). OR · 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/Physiotherapy Assistant/Speech and Language Therapy Assistant training modules 1 and 2, within 1 year of taking up duty. OR · Are currently employed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physiotherapy Assistant, Speech and Language 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 or Physiotherapy Assistant or Speech and Language Therapy Assistant training programme within 1 year of taking up duty. OR · Are a graduate of a relevant level 8 health and social care course who is committed to ongoing continuous professional development. AND · Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role. Desirable Criteria: · Experience of working in a Therapy Department · Ideal candidate will have at least one year’s proven experience of working with children with disability If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: Thursday 27th Nov 2025 A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Professionally Qualified Social Worker
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Professionally Qualified Social Worker (PQSW) to join our team in a CDNT based at Enable Ireland Children’s Services, Curraheen, Cork . Contract Type: Temporary- 1 year Fixed Term Contract Hours: Full time 35hrs per week Salary Scale: €46,482 to €67,823pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2025 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : 34 days Overview of the Post: The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a Social Work service via the various teams, including assessment and intervention to children accessing the service meeting the ongoing complex and challenging needs of children and families. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: · Experience working with children with disabilities If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: Thursday 27th November 2025 before noon A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Executive Assistant
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Abbott in Ireland Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo. Main Responsibilities:
Block Production Operative
Our Concrete Products and Aggregates business is a high performance and profitable business unit supporting our Irish customers. At Kilsaran, we are trusted by businesses and contractors alike to produce quality construction materials that are fundamental in the creation of our national infrastructure, including large commercial buildings, domestic and agricultural construction, office blocks and major road networks. As a Block Production Operative, you will be responsible for a variety of duties including operation of heavy machinery, ensuring the yard is clean and tidy at all times, covering for loading shovels/shipping/concrete batching. Responsibilities:
Team Member
Benefits We believe in supporting diverse cultures and harnessing the unique knowledge and experience of our team. We celebrate our global presence, by supporting our culturally diverse team around the world.
Indoor Activities Assistant Manager
At Center Parcs, we don't just offer activities - we create unforgettable family adventures, come rain or shine! With hundreds of indoor and outdoor experiences to choose from, our guests are always discovering something new. And at the heart of it all? Our amazing Leisure team - the friendly faces who make sure every guest feels confident, safe, and full of smiles, no matter their age or ability. INDOOR ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT MANAGER | Circa €33,700 per annum To support the Indoor Activities Manager to ensure the smooth running of the Sports and Leisure Facilities and Pottery Studio including, but not exclusively: Court and table hire, equipment hire, Gym, Pottery Studio, Leisure Booking Desk, House of Games, Leisure Bowl. Assist in maintaining a high standard of guest care and set high standards in building management and leisure facilities and equipment as well as motivate and develop team members associated with these areas. You will support with facilitating and developing a culture that promotes and encourages the general wellbeing, motivation, and morale of your team, whilst ensuring effective performance management strategies are in place and your team are actively contributing towards this. HOURS OF WORK You will be contracted to work 150 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period. Your shifts will fall between 8am and 9pm. As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include weekends, public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis with a premium rate of pay for hours worked on a Sunday. ABOUT YOU Essential requirements: If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.
Deputy Store Manager
We believe our employees are key to our success. That is why we strive to offer development and possibilities of growing and finding new challenges within JYSK. Since our founder, Lars Larsen, opened his first store in Denmark in 1979, JYSK has expanded our global presence with stores and web shops in countries around the world. Our three fundamental JYSK Values – Tradesman, Colleague and Corporate Spirit – express the behavior and attitude that we can expect from each other. We trust each other, and we believe in empowerment and freedom with responsibility. We also take pride in rewarding engagement and a great effort among our employees. With the right attitude, opportunities abound in JYSK. We have ambitious growth plans in UK and Ireland over the next 5 years and are looking for confident, passionate and ambitious employees to come on that journey with us. If you bring Dedication… You will meet Possibilities. Are you ready to motivate and coach the store team next to the Store Manager? And make sure that your team has the best sales attitude and provides our customers with the best shopping experience? Then you might be the Deputy Store Manager we are looking for! WHAT WE OFFER YOU You get the chance to join a retail company that wants to be the candidate’s first choice when choosing an employer. We are dynamic and here your inputs get heard, you get involved and your development is crucial to us. Additionally, as JYSK ambassador, you get the following: (Include number of hours per week in this section and any other job specifics). JYSK wants to include everyone, no matter the age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and experience. Together, we secure our inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Because a great mix of minds, talents and unique personalities makes us a stronger team. We process applications on an ongoing basis and complete the recruitment when we have found the right candidate. We always hold interviews – and for selected positions you can expect to have assessments and/or a video interview, where we look forward to hearing about your motivation for the job.
Deputy Store Manager
We believe our employees are key to our success. That is why we strive to offer development and possibilities of growing and finding new challenges within JYSK. Since our founder, Lars Larsen, opened his first store in Denmark in 1979, JYSK has expanded our global presence with stores and web shops in countries around the world. Our three fundamental JYSK Values – Tradesman, Colleague and Corporate Spirit – express the behavior and attitude that we can expect from each other. We trust each other, and we believe in empowerment and freedom with responsibility. We also take pride in rewarding engagement and a great effort among our employees. With the right attitude, opportunities abound in JYSK. We have ambitious growth plans in the UK and Ireland over the next 5 years and are looking for confident, passionate and ambitious employees to come on that journey with us. If you bring Dedication... You will meet Possibilities. Are you ready to motivate and coach the store team next to the Store Manager? And make sure that your team has the best sales attitude and provides our customers with the best shopping experience? Then you might be the Deputy Store Manager we are looking for! WHAT WE OFFER YOU You get the chance to join a retail company that wants to be the candidate's first choice when choosing an employer. We are dynamic and here your inputs get heard, you get involved and your development is crucial to us. Additionally, as a JYSK ambassador, you get the following: (Include number of hours per week in this section and any other job specifics).
Assistant Fire Officer
SECTION 1: THE ROLE Cork County Council Fire & Building Control Department performs the Council’s functions as Fire Authority and Building Control Authority. These functions are managed and delivered through four divisional offices located in Mallow, Midleton, Bantry, and the headquarters at County Hall Campus, Cork. The Assistant Fire Officer works as part of a multi-disciplinary team within a division of the Fire & Building Control Department to deliver key local authority services such as building inspections, fire prevention, fire safety engineering, building control, community fire safety, fire service operations, major emergency management, and coordination of Civil Defence. Assistant Fire Officers are key members of staff responsible for the delivery of public safety services. Reporting to an Assistant Chief Fire Officer, or such designated persons as may be assigned, the Assistant Fire Officer will work as part of a team within the Fire & Building Control Department and may also be required to work independently as circumstances demand. SECTION 2: DUTIES The duties may include but are not limited to the following, and the post holder may be required to perform other appropriate duties as assigned and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Technical assessment of Fire Safety Certificate and Building Control applications. Provide technical advice to design teams and other council departments in relation to Fire Safety and Building Control matters. Inspect buildings under the Fire Services Act, the Building Control Act, and Dangerous Substances legislation, compile inspection reports, and carry out necessary follow-up actions. Represent Cork County Council in District and Circuit Courts on matters relating to Fire Safety and Building Control. Ensure compliance in the workplace with the requirements of Health & Safety legislation. Perform duties in relation to Community Fire Safety, Fire Operations, and Emergency Management as may be assigned. Undergo such training as considered appropriate to the performance of the duties of the office. Undertake any other duties which are appropriate to the post and necessary for efficient and effective performance. SECTION 3: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA / QUALIFICATIONS 1. Character Each candidate must be of good character. The successful applicant will be subject to Garda Vetting prior to any appointment being confirmed. 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 for the office: a) Hold, in the National Framework of Qualifications: i. A degree at Level 8 in engineering, architecture, or other building construction related discipline, or ii. A professional qualification equivalent to one of the foregoing awarded by the relevant professional body, or iii. A degree at Level 8 in a science or technology related discipline including physics, chemistry, environmental or computer science, information communications technology; or a fire related discipline including fire safety, emergency management or emergency services, or iv. A degree at Level 8 together with a Level 9 qualification in a fire related discipline including fire safety, emergency management or emergency services. b) Have at least 2 years satisfactory relevant experience. c) Be competent to perform efficiently the duties of the Office. 4. Age Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate who is not classified as a new entrant within the meaning of the Public Services Superannuation Act, 2004. A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 70 years of age. 5. Transport Holders of the office shall hold a full driving licence for Class B Vehicles as recognised in the Republic of Ireland and shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. 6. Required Skill Set In the context of the key duties and responsibilities for the post of Assistant Fire Officer listed above, the ideal candidate should demonstrate through their application form and at interview that they have knowledge and experience of: • Building design and construction; • Building Regulations; • Fire service operations; • Telecommunications and information technology; • Technological and industrial processes. (Candidates should have satisfactory knowledge and experience in one or more of the above.) The successful candidate will be supported with training and mentoring as necessary in the following areas: a) Technical Fire Safety b) Building Regulations c) Fire Service Operations SECTION 4: COMPETENCIES A Competency Based Application form requires you to describe some of your personal achievements to date that demonstrate certain competencies (necessary skills and qualities) required for the position for which you are applying. For each competency, you are given a description of a skill or quality. You are then asked to describe a situation, from your own experience, which you think is the best example of what you have done which demonstrates this skill or quality. It is essential that you describe how you demonstrated the skill or quality in question. Therefore, compose your replies carefully in this section and try to structure what you write so that you give specific information about what you have done — for example, do not simply say that “X was successful,” describe exactly what you did and how you demonstrated the skill or quality in question. For each example, please include the following: a) The nature of the task, problem, or objective; b) What you actually did and how you demonstrated the skill or quality (and, where appropriate, the date you demonstrated it); c) The outcome or result of the situation and your estimate of the proportion of credit you can claim for the outcome. SECTION 5: TENURE The position is permanent and full-time. The post is pensionable. A panel may be formed to fill this position and any vacancies for Assistant Fire Officer which may arise during the lifetime of the panel. SECTION 6: SALARY The salary scale for the post is: €47,270 - €73,335 per annum €47,270 – €49,938 – €51,906 – €53,948 – €56,040 – €58,166 – €60,312 – €62,458 – €64,604 – €66,753 – €68,914 (Maximum); €71,123 (1st LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the Maximum); €73,335 (2nd LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the 1st LSI). Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, 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. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. SECTION 7: LOCATION OF POST The base for working purposes shall be the location as determined by Cork County Council. Cork County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department, premises or district in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. SECTION 8: WORKING HOURS The working hours at present provide for a five-day, 35-hour working week. A flexible working hours system is in operation and may be availed of subject to the terms and conditions of the Flexitime Policy. The post requires flexibility in working outside of normal hours. Duties will require the successful candidate to work outside of normal hours (e.g., attendance at evening/weekend training or duties) as part of normal working hours without additional remuneration. All hours worked will be subject to the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 as amended. SECTION 9: ANNUAL LEAVE The current annual leave entitlement is 30 days per annum or on a pro-rata basis for the period worked. Notice of intention to take leave shall be given to the Council at least two weeks before proposed leave commences. Cork County Council’s leave year runs from 1st January to 31st December. 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).
