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McDonald's are one of the most recognised brands in the world, and the backbone of our brand is commitment to a set of core values: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community and Family. We live by our values every day and are committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace, providing quality jobs, and making opportunity open to all. Join us and you'll become part of a team, that works together to provide the best customer experience. If you've visited one of our restaurants before, you’ve probably got some idea of what's involved in working here. But you might not realise the variety and scope of the role. We want every McDonald's customer to have a brilliant experience, every time they visit. That means hot food in a clean and friendly restaurant. As a Crew Member, you'll make it happen, whether you're preparing food, serving on the till or being out in the dining areas looking after our customers' needs. You will consistently deliver the highest standards of quality, service and cleanliness in the restaurant. Provide friendly, fast and accurate service. Complete tasks and activities in line with training, company guidelines and management direction. Follow all workplace safety, security and food hygiene procedures. Treat all customers and colleagues with courtesy and respect working as a supportive team member. Friendly, welcoming, courteous and helpful behaviour will come naturally to you and you’ll work well as part of a team. Effective communication skills such as attentive listening, face-to-face verbal communication and eye contact are a must. The ability to maintain high energy levels whilst working both efficiently and productively is essential. Quite simply, you'll be working in our fast moving, high energy environment and we’re looking for a genuine smile, enthusiasm, energy, plus an ability to connect with customers and make them feel valued. Benefits package includes: Holiday pay, Service Awards, Meal allowance, Employee discounts from top high street and online brands and much more.... CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Customer Care
Overview McDonald's are one of the most recognised brands in the world, and the backbone of our brand is commitment to a set of core values: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community and Family. We live by our values every day and are committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace, providing quality jobs, and making opportunity open to all. As a Customer Care Assistant, think of yourself as the face of your restaurant. You'll interact with customers and make sure everything runs as it should in the customer areas. Activities include making children feel welcome, organising special events, looking after customers' specific needs, keeping high standards of cleanliness in the dining area and toilets and helping to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It's your responsibility to establish and maintain positive communication with customers at all times and to keep the manager informed about customer satisfaction. Quite simply, you'll be working in our fast moving, high energy environment and we’re looking for a genuine smile plus an ability to connect with customers and make them feel valued. Friendly, welcoming, courteous and helpful behaviour will come naturally to you and you’ll work well as part of a team. Effective communication skills such as attentive listening, face-to-face verbal communication and eye contact are a must. The ability to maintain high energy levels whilst working both efficiently and productively is essential. Benefits package includes: Holiday pay, Service Awards, Meal allowance, Employee discounts from top high street and online brands and much more........... CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Hospital Kitchen Porter
Broadline Group are looking for Hospital Kitchen Porters Suitable candidate must have 1 year relevant work experience in a healthcare, contract catering or high volume hospitality environment and be able to provide work references covering 5 years employment history We have ongoing work in hospitals and nursing homes throughout in Letterkenny and surrounding areas. The successful candidates will be required to join a friendly and motivated Kitchen Team. Excellent opportunity to work in some of the largest Healthcare settings throughout Dublin. Requirements:
Hospital Kitchen Porter
Broadline Group are looking for Hospital Kitchen Porters Suitable candidate must have 1 year relevant work experience in a healthcare, contract catering or high volume hospitality environment and be able to provide work references covering 5 years employment history We have ongoing work in hospitals and nursing homes throughout in Munster and surrounding areas. The successful candidates will be required to join a friendly and motivated Kitchen Team. Excellent opportunity to work in some of the largest Healthcare settings throughout Kerry. Requirements: · Must have at least one year experience working in a Hospital / Nursing Kitchen setting or come from a high volume catering commercial background · Excellent English both written and verbal. · Ability to adapt to working in new Healthcare Kitchen environment · Must have three working references cover five years of work experience. · Valid work permits to work full time in Ireland with no restrictions. · Must be flexible with working hours. · Candidates should have a positive and committed approach to your work. Responsibilities: · Working on the main wash up area and heavy-duty pot wash · General day to day cleaning of the kitchen · Helping the chefs with daily tasks. · Goods in and goods out · Stock control and stock rotation · Deep cleaning procedure weekly · To ensure the highest level of cleanliness is followed throughout the day. · Cleaning all Crockery and cutlery. · Ensuring all food preparation areas are always clean and tidy. · Working as part of the Kitchen team and following instructions from management · Following all HACCP procedures. · Ability to work efficiently and keep calm, under pressure. · To ensure that health and safety regulations are always adhered to. We offer. · Full uniform and id badge provided. · HACCP level 2 & Manual handling training · Day time hours. · Experience in working in different healthcare Kitchens · Garda Vetting valid for two years. · HSEland Training · Day time hours. · Excellent rates of pay in accordance with the HSE Salary Scale. · Weekday work with premium pay on Sundays. If you have the above requirements and skill set, please contact us today to start the recruitment process to work in healthcare.
Hospital Kitchen Porter
Broadline Group are looking for Hospital Kitchen Porters Suitable candidate must have 1 year relevant work experience in a healthcare, contract catering or high volume hospitality environment and be able to provide work references covering 5 years employment history We have ongoing work in hospitals and nursing homes throughout in Munster and surrounding areas. The successful candidates will be required to join a friendly and motivated Kitchen Team. Excellent opportunity to work in some of the largest Healthcare settings throughout Cork. Requirements: · Must have at least one year experience working in a Hospital / Nursing Kitchen setting or come from a high volume catering commercial background · Excellent English both written and verbal. · Ability to adapt to working in new Healthcare Kitchen environment · Must have three working references cover five years of work experience. · Valid work permits to work full time in Ireland with no restrictions. · Must be flexible with working hours. · Candidates should have a positive and committed approach to your work. Responsibilities: · Working on the main wash up area and heavy-duty pot wash · General day to day cleaning of the kitchen · Helping the chefs with daily tasks. · Goods in and goods out · Stock control and stock rotation · Deep cleaning procedure weekly · To ensure the highest level of cleanliness is followed throughout the day. · Cleaning all Crockery and cutlery. · Ensuring all food preparation areas are always clean and tidy. · Working as part of the Kitchen team and following instructions from management · Following all HACCP procedures. · Ability to work efficiently and keep calm, under pressure. · To ensure that health and safety regulations are always adhered to. We offer. · Full uniform and id badge provided. · HACCP level 2 & Manual handling training · Day time hours. · Experience in working in different healthcare Kitchens · Garda Vetting valid for two years. · HSEland Training · Day time hours. · Excellent rates of pay in accordance with the HSE Salary Scale. · Weekday work with premium pay on Sundays. If you have the above requirements and skill set, please contact us today to start the recruitment process to work in healthcare.
Hospital Porter
Broadline Group are hiring experienced Hospital Porters throughout the Tullamore region Eligibility Criteria:
Technical Project Lead
The purpose of this role within the relevant business unit and for HIQA as a whole: HIQA has a statutory mandate for health information under the Health Act 2007. HIQA’s remit is to set standards in relation to data and information, monitor compliance with these standards, evaluate information, and provide advice and recommendations about deficiencies identified in respect of health information under Section 8 (1)(i, j, k, l) of the Health Act. HIQA’s health information function has been extended under the Patient Safety Act to include private hospitals and prescribed health service providers. In addition, there have been many recent changes happening in Ireland and at a European level in the area of health information that will impact on HIQA’s work. For example, the Digital Health Framework for Ireland 2024 - 2030 and the Health Information Bill which advance and support the development of an integrated health information system for Ireland. At the European level, the European Health Data Space (EHDS) Regulation requires member states to establish health data access bodies (HDABs) to support the re-use of electronic health data. Health Information | HIQA The Health Information function in HIQA, working in conjunction with stakeholders, aims to drive improvements in the quality of health data and information across health and social care services to support the provision of high quality, safe and person-centred care. The teams work across the following areas: • Producing evidence-based recommendations and guidance to inform national Health Information policy and decision-making. • Supporting the delivery of integrated, high quality and safe care by developing evidence based health information standards, guidance and technical specifications based on well-established standards tailored to Irish / National requirements. • Undertaking a programme of assessment of compliance against national information management and health information standards across health and social care services in Ireland. • Developing an evidence-based data quality, utility and maturity programme to support data holder preparedness for the European Health Data Space. As part of this programme of work, the HI Team is currently recruiting for the role of Technical Project Lead - Health Information who will be key in progressing the technical aspects of the HI team’s core programme of work. This will include ongoing work on the development of an EU-mandated national health dataset catalogue and the progression of HIQA’s review programme to assess the compliance of data holders with national standards related to health information. The successful candidate will work closely with the team to deliver on key stages of related projects. The role will require technical expertise across the following areas: • Metadata specifications and key vocabularies • Data quality • Collaborating with business analysts, domain experts and other stakeholders to translate user stories, business requirements and use cases into functional and technical specifications • Software implementation and change management processes In addition, strong collaboration skills, project management, research, and communication skills will be essential. Behavioural Expectations The way that HIQA people are expected to work to role model HIQA values: The incumbent of this role is expected to demonstrate HIQA’s values in the delivery of everyday work and interactions with clients and colleagues, by putting people first, being fair and objective, being open and accountable, demonstrating excellence and innovation and working together. Common Tasks Team Member • Seek clarity on the tasks associated with own role • Complete tasks in compliance with policies and procedures • Adhere to relevant legislation, standards and internal audits • Fulfil any mandatory or professional competency requirements • Maintain confidentiality and a professional approach • Raise any concerns in relation to workplace health and safety • Actively identify learning needs and development opportunities • Actively contribute as a team member • Follow direction and take on new and different tasks • Set and achieve performance goals that contribute to HIQA strategy • Regularly seek feedback to meet performance expectations and goals Role Specific Tasks The key tasks and activities associated with the role: The nature of the tasks and activities associated with the role will vary accordingly. It will involve: Operational Expertise • Support the development and implementation of a national health dataset catalogue (nHDsC) for Ireland. • Lead on the development and roll out of a coordinated programme of work to support the implementation of the technical aspects of the HI team’s work. This work includes HIQA’s Health Information review programme to assess compliance with national standards related to health information, and other programmes related to information management maturity, and data quality and utility. • Lead on the implementation of a digital knowledge sharing platform to support dissemination of key aspects of the HI team’s programmes of work including its review programme and the nHDsC. Evidence-based research and information analysis • Lead on evidence reviews, including international reviews and systematic literature reviews, in relation to key technical areas of Health Information such as information governance, data quality and interoperability. • Write, edit and quality-assure reports and presentations that present complex technical information in an easily understood and accessible format for different stakeholder groups. • Contribute to the development of academic publications, reports and policy papers. • Compile reports and manage, coordinate and analyse feedback from both internal and external stakeholders. • Manage focus group participation and logistics. Project Management • Lead on the time-framed delivery of project outputs. • Lead on the development of project management documentation including those related to project management, stakeholder engagement, risk management and budget management. • Mentor and support less experienced members of the team, supporting their delivery of the HI Team’s programme of work while building their skillset. • Oversee and ensure delivery of annual business objectives in line with agreed timelines and within budget in accordance with defined quality assurance processes. • Contribute to core functions of the team such as corporate reports, risk register, internal audit, impact reports, annual reports, quality assurance, internal and external communications. Stakeholder engagement, collaboration and customer focus • Liaise with all stakeholders (internal, national and international) as required, in relation to the HI Team’s programme of work including liaison with technical IT experts. • Represent HIQA on national and European committees as required. • Manage public consultations as required, promoting same and ensuring adequate representation of key stakeholder groups. • Develop and promote dissemination of knowledge resources following the development of standards, guidance, recommendations. • Build and manage relationships, budgets and outputs with contractors, sub-contractors, collaborators and partners. • Represent HIQA, where required, in an informed, professional and credible manner in its engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, presenting and facilitating at workshops, information sessions, lectures, training sessions, advisory groups and conferences. • Excellent written and oral communication skills. Undertake other duties and responsibilities as may be determined by the relevant Manager and/or the relevant Director. The contents of any role description are not exhaustive and are intended to be indicative of the scope of the role. Qualifications The qualifications that are essential to effectively meet the requirements of the role: In determining your eligibility the following are the essential qualifications that will be assessed as part of the shortlisting stage of the selection process. • Degree qualification (minimum of Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent) in an area deemed relevant by the Authority for this role such as Health Informatics, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Information Science or similar. The qualifications that are desirable to effectively meet the requirements of the role: • Professional certification in relevant disciplines such as metadata, data governance or • Postgraduate qualification in area of Health Informatics, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Information Science or similar. Experience The experience that is essential to effectively meet the requirements of the role: In determining your eligibility the following are the essential knowledge and experience that will be assessed as part of the shortlisting stage of the selection process. • A minimum of one-year relevant experience developing health information metadata specifications and key data vocabularies. Other knowledge and experience that are deemed necessary for the role: • Experience in reviewing health information requirements and technical specification documents to identify the areas requiring localisation to a local context. • Experience in collaborating with business analysts, domain experts and other stakeholders to translate health information user stories, business requirements and use cases into functional and technical specifications. • Experience in managing all aspects of programme / project delivery, through the full lifecycle from initiation to closure. The experience that is desirable to effectively meet the requirements of the role: Experience • Experience in designing, implementing and maintaining metadata systems, including the EU Health DCAT-AP metadata specification. • Experience in use of key vocabularies such as Dublin Core - DCMI Metadata Terms, Schema.org, Data Privacy Vocabulary (DPV), and Data Quality Vocabulary (DQV). • Experience in use of terminology and classifications systems and incorporating them into technical specifications and implementation guides. • Managing and facilitating groups. • Managing and supervising less experienced members of staff. • Providing constructive feedback to team members. Knowledge • Knowledge of Healthcare information systems and applications, such as PMS, Electronic Health Records, Picture Archive and Communication Systems, and Radiology Information Systems. • Knowledge of interface technologies such as API technologies and protocols such as RESTful APIs, JSON, XML, HTTP, OAuth, Swagger, OpenAPI. • Knowledge of Clinical vocabularies, ontologies, mapping, transforming such as ICD-9, ICD-10, ICD-10 - AU, SNOMED, LOINC, ICPC-2. • Knowledge of Healthcare information systems and applications, such as PMS, Electronic Health Records, Radiology Information Management Systems and Laboratory Information Management Systems. • Knowledge of interface technologies such as API technologies and protocols. • Knowledge of Irish health care system. • Knowledge of National health information system. Principal Conditions of Service Probation A probationary period of six months applies to this position. Pay Candidates will be appointed on the minimum point of the salary scale (€75,448) and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines. The rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation. The incremental progression for this scale is in line with Government pay policy. The salary scale for this position is as follows: Engineer Grade II (PPC) €75,448 €77,172 €78,891 €80,619 €82,342 €82,801 €84,499 €86,262 €89,133¹ €92,011² After 3 years’ satisfactory service at the maximum After 6 years’ satisfactory service at the maximum Entry will be at the first point of the scale. An exception may occur where an appointee has been serving elsewhere in the public service in an analogous grade and pay-scale. In this case the appointment may be assimilated to the nearest point of the advertised salary scale with their incremental date adjusted accordingly. Please note the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Superannuation Pensionable public servants (new joiners) recruited on or after 1 January 2013 will be members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. Please note that the Single Public Service Pension Scheme applies to all pensionable first-time entrants to the public service, as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. In certain circumstances, for example, where the public servant was on secondment or approved leave or remains on the same contract of employment, the 26-week rule does not apply. The legislation giving effect to the Scheme is the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. For those who are not subject to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (e.g. those transferring from other public service employment where the break in service, if any, is less than 26 weeks), the terms of the Health Information and Quality Authority Superannuation Scheme will apply. Annual Leave Annual leave is 27 days, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service. Hours of attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 35 per week. The appointee may be required to work additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of his or her duties subject to the limits set down under working time regulations. Blended Working Arrangements HIQA has introduced blended working to offer more flexible working arrangements to all employees. We aim to strike a balance between being flexible, efficient, and resilient by facilitating blended working where practical, while enabling onsite interaction, collaboration, and support as required. All roles in HIQA have been assessed under the criteria of business needs and role suitability for blended working. This determined the proportion of time that employees will spend working in HIQA offices and working from home, depending on their role. Depending on the role, there may be a requirement to attend the office for more than the allocated number of days for training and on-boarding purposes at the start of your employment and during the probation period. A review of our blended working model confirmed that this model is working well in HIQA therefore we are now moving from Interim Blended Working to a long term Blended Working Model. Our existing policy and documentation will be revised and updated once the framework for the Work-Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act is published. Our model is in line with the Civil Service Framework for Blended Working in Ireland. Further guidance on HIQA’s Blended Working Policy, which includes eligibility criteria will be issued to successful candidates. This is an opt-in policy and details on how you can apply will be issued to you before you start.
Gardener / Grounds Person
PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF THE POST Undertake a range of horticultural, grounds and facility maintenance service tasks within all Parks & Cemeteries locations identified by the line manager either individually or as part of a team, ensuring all areas are well maintained, clean and presentable. To ensure effective communication with site users, other members of the team and line management. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Responsibility for operation of machinery and horticultural equipment including, grass cutting machinery, cultivation & hedge cutting equipment, and sports turf maintenance equipment and operation of such equipment in a safe, secure and proper manner. 2. Act as keyholder for grounds maintenance facilities as required. 3. Cleaning of equipment and work areas as required. 4. Preparation and maintenance of sports facilities including initial setting out, line marking and renovation of same. 5. Undertake grounds maintenance works as required including pedestrian grass cutting, ride-on mowing, hedge cutting, general parks cleansing including litter collection, path cleansing, collection of leaves, pruning, chemical safe storage calibration, recording and weed control, fertilising, planting, maintenance of floral schemes, grass areas, fine turf, play parks including inspections and other horticultural features. 6. As appropriate drive Council vehicles and assist with traffic management signage and lane closures if required. 7. To comply with and promote equality, health and safety in accordance with Council Policies and legal requirement. 8. Support the operation and implementation of the Local Biodiversity Action Plan (LBAP) and develop opportunities for contributions to LBAP targets. 9. Ensure appropriate use of IT Equipment, software and mobile phones where supplied. 10. Carry out all specified, and any other relevant, duties to the highest of professional standards, protecting the reputation and always ensuring the integrity of the Council. 11. Participate in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of the Service Plans responding to changing trends and stakeholder needs. 12. Achieve high standards of personal performance, through meeting agreed personal targets and undertaking planned programmes of professional development. 13. Assist with opportunities to gain efficiencies and improve effectiveness including collaborative joint working and other innovative approaches to achieve a better public service. 14. When required to do so, undertake other relevant duties associated with community events; street maintenance e.g. litter lifting and salting; and cemetery burial operations as directed. 15. Undertake any other duties consistent with the level and nature of the post that may be allocated by management to include the interchange of duties to cover leave, employee vacancies or illness. Note: The post holder may be expected to work outside hours at weekends, evenings and public holidays as dictated by the needs of the service. *Employees who meet all essential criteria will be paid Scale 2 (SCP 4-5). Employees who meet all essential and all desirable criteria on the attached Person Specification, will be paid Scale 3 (SCP 6-7). QUALIFICATIONS · None EXPERIENCE Applicants must be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, that they have one year’s experience in: · Working in a horticultural environment with a public interface. · Using a range of horticultural machinery and hand tools in a safe manner. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY · Understanding of Health and Safety and practical risk assessments. · To be a good team worker Providing a high-quality service in a public facing role. OTHER REQUIREMENTS · A valid Cat B driving licence. · Work towards achieving a PA1/PA6 Certificate of Competence in the application of Pesticides within 12 months of appointment. · Be prepared to work outside of normal working hours at weekends, evenings and public holidays as dictated by the needs of the service. · Appointment will be subject to completion of a medical questionnaire including a pre-employment Drugs and Alcohol Screening. · A driving assessment by Council will form part of the selection process.
Community Services Officer, Ending Violence Against Women And Girls
Community Services Officer - Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) Subject to funding The post holder will assist the Policing and Community Safety Officer to fully and effectively deliver the EVAWG Action Plan 2026-2028, including the implementation of specific projects or programmes as required. To increase the awareness of EVAWG across the Ards and North Down area. Please note
Gravedigger
To carry out grave digging and maintenance duties at Council burial grounds throughout the Borough in locations identified by the line manager either individually or as part of a team, ensuring all areas are well maintained, clean and presentable. To ensure effective communication with site users, other members of the team and line management. Please note
