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The Role: The Injuries Resolution Board is seeking suitably qualified applicants for the position of Executive Officer. The Board will, following an interview process, form two panels from which current and future vacancies at Executive Officer grade will be filled. Panel A: (Open competition) Panel B: (Confined to employees of the Injuries Resolution Board) These panels will have a lifespan of 18 months from their inception. One in three posts will be confined to employees of the Injuries Resolution Board (unless Panel B has been exhausted). All other vacancies will be filled from Panel A, based on merit. We anticipate interviews for this panel to be held in early February 2026, with immediate vacancies available. The Injuries Resolution Board works across a number of divisions, Operations (to include assessment and mediation functions), Finance, Corporate, Research, Communications, Business Support Services and ICT Services. The current vacancies are within the Board’s Assessment team. The successful candidates may be appointed to a claims handling position where they will be responsible for preparing files for assessment of compensation in personal injury claims. The Board may from time to time hire candidates from the panel for other functions and may redeploy staff to other functions and Directorates within the organisation. The role of Executive Officer will require strong case management skills, requiring the management of a portfolio of cases. The duties of the Executive Officer will be multifunctional and include the following: Case management of a portfolio of cases from application to resolution of the case. Provision of administration support throughout the Assessment for compensation process. Liaison with external providers and stakeholder such as solicitors, insurers, and medical service providers. Review of medical reports. Issuing of legal documentation as required under the Injuries Resolution Board Acts. Flexibility to respond to variations in workload. Contribute as part of a team to the development of and implementation of best practice in customer service and operational standards. Liaison with claim related practitioners and other teams/Departments within the organisation. Any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested. Person Specification Essential Experience of managing a high-volume case load, achieving quality results and meeting goals and targets within strict legislative timebound constraints. An ability to review detailed, complex and non-routine documents and correspondence in a fair manner and make appropriate recommendations on required actions. Excellent communication skills, including written communication skills, with an ability to present written material in a clear, concise, and comprehensive manner. An ability to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers. Excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to deal sensitively with others. Strong analytical skills, with proven ability to thoroughly review and analyse documents and/or evidence, with the ability to identify potential issues or gaps in evidence. An ability to adhere to, comply with and ensure adherence to processes and procedures. A High standard of personal integrity. A commitment to the delivery of quality public service. Evidence of ongoing professional and personal development. Desirable Understanding of the overall personal injuries claims and court awards systems, including the Personal Injuries Guidelines. Understanding of the types of compensation which are involved in a personal injury claim. Ability to interpret evidence from medical reports. Experience in a role that involved any of the following claim’s handling, insurance, high volume case management or an administrative justice or quasi-judicial body. A relevant third level qualification in a related area. Evidence of ongoing professional and personal development. Competencies for the Role Delivery of Results Teamwork Information Management and processing Interpersonal & Communication Skills Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self-Development Drive & Commitment to Public Service Values Salary scale Starting pay will be at the first point of the relevant salary scale unless pay on promotion rules apply. This rate applies to new entrants and will also apply to existing civil or public servants appointed on or after 6 April 1995 and is required to make a personal pension contribution. The Executive Officer Scale from 1 August 2025 Blended Working – Candidates will be able to apply for Blended Working arrangements. Annual Leave – The annual leave allowance for the position will be 23, rising to 24 after 5 years’ service and will increase with more service as outlined by the Public Service Stability Agreement. This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave in the public sector, is based on a five-day week and is exclusive of Ireland statutory public holidays. Hours Hours of attendance will be as fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 35 hours excluding lunch (over a five-day week). The successful candidate will be required to work such additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of his/her duties subject to the limits set down in the working time regulations. The grade will attract the elective benefit of flexi time. Delivery of Results Takes ownership of tasks and is determined to see them through to a satisfactory conclusion. Is logical and pragmatic in approach, setting objectives and delivering the best possible results with the resources available through effective prioritisation. Constructively challenges existing approaches to improve efficient customer service delivery. Accurately estimates time parameters for project, making contingencies to overcome obstacles. Minimises errors, reviewing learning and ensuring remedies are in place. Maximises the input of own team in ensuring effective delivery of results. Ensures proper service delivery procedures/protocols/reviews are in place and implemented. Teamwork Consults and encourages the full engagement of the team, encouraging open and constructive discussions around work issues. Gets the best out of individuals and the team, encouraging good performance and addressing any performance issues that may arise. Values and supports the development of others and the team. Encourages and supports new and more effective ways of working. Deals with tensions within the team in a constructive fashion. Encourages, listens to and acts on feedback from the team to make improvements. Actively shares information, knowledge and expertise to help the team to meet its objectives. Information Management and Processing Effectively deals with a wide range of information sources, investigating all relevant issues. Understands the practical implication of information in relation to the broader context in which s/he works – procedures, divisional objectives etc. Identifies and understands key issues and trends. Correctly extracts and interprets numerical information, conducting accurate numerical calculations. Draws accurate conclusions and makes balanced and fair recommendations backed up with evidence. Interpersonal & Communication Skills Modifies communication approach to suit the needs of a situation or audience. Actively listens to the views of others. Liaises with other groups to gain co-operation. Negotiates, where necessary, in order to reach a satisfactory outcome. Maintains a focus on dealing with customers in an effective, efficient and respectful manner. Is assertive and professional when dealing with challenging issues. Expresses self in a clear and articulate manner when speaking and in writing. Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development Displays high levels of skills and expertise in own area and provides guidance to colleagues. Has a clear understanding of the role, objectives and targets and how they support the service delivered by the unit and Department or Organisation and can communicate this to the team. Leads by example, demonstrating the importance of development by setting time aside for development initiatives for self and the team. Drive & Commitment to Public Service Values Is committed to the role, consistently striving to perform at a high level. Demonstrates flexibility and openness to change. Is resilient and perseveres to obtain objectives despite obstacles or setbacks. Ensures that customer service is at the heart of own and team work. Is personally honest and trustworthy. Acts with integrity and encourages this in others.
Project and Administrative Support
Key Responsibilities 1. Project Administration Providing administrative support to Project Leads on a range of projects in the island of Ireland including but not limited to: • Assisting in developing project task plans and follow-up activities. • Working with project leads and corporate services to ensure the successful onboarding of new client funded projects, in accordance with CES guidelines. • Supporting project leads in managing project budgets and income recognition through the life cycle of the project. This includes supporting monthly project budget reports which monitor actual and forecasted time and costs vs budget and ensuring that third party project costs and expenses are recorded in our time management system. • Support senior managers and project leads in updating project and staff forecasts in our system to ensure real time accurate information is available on future staff team capacity and the tracking of individual projects vs budget. • Managing invoice timelines and preparation. • Events management – both online and in venues. • Gathering and processing data to inform stakeholder reports and the measurement of CES’s key performance indicators. • Assisting with formatting and production of reports, documents and presentations in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Maintaining and filing project documents. • Arranging in-house and online meetings, booking rooms, equipment, and catering. • Organising travel and accommodation arrangements for team members and associated personnel. 2. General Administration In addition to their work across project teams, the successful applicant will work closely with the Corporate Services and Finance teams to ensure that project administration complies with regulatory and financial requirements. Responsibilities include: • Management, oversight and updating of data protection activities in collaboration with Corporate Services Manager using software platform • Maintaining and updating health and safety policies and procedures to ensure they are compliant with legislation • Managing phone calls and correspondence (e-mail, letters, deliveries, packages etc.) • Managing CES office systems and contracts database, including SharePoint, time tracking and expenses system: Harvest - for accurate project reporting and cost tracking (training provided) • Assisting with HR activities, including supporting wellbeing initiatives and maintaining staff training log This list is not exhaustive and is likely to change over the lifetime of the contract. Person Specification Candidates must demonstrate how they meet these essential skills and experience criteria Essential Skills / Experience • Minimum of two years’ experience of working in a busy project support/administration role within a busy project office environment. • Experience of preparing project documents including action logs, presentations and reports, budget reports, time sheets and invoices. • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams. • Experience of working in client focused, service-oriented organisations. • Highly developed interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. • Self-motivated, effective team member with the ability to work on his/her own initiative. • Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines, while producing work to a high standard. • Ability to represent the organisation appropriately. Desirable Skills/Competencies • Knowledge of public sector and voluntary services for children, young people, families and communities. • Knowledge of SharePoint document management and Harvest (or other time management software). Reporting to Director or senior staff with responsibility for a range of projects. Contract Term 2-year fixed term full time contract. Hours of Work The hours of work will be full-time (37.5 hours per week) Monday to Friday Location This position is based in CES’s offices in Dublin. CES is operating a hybrid working model and the post holder will be expected to be in CES offices in Dublin at least once a week. Due to the all-island nature of CES’ work, there will be a requirement to travel from time to time including to CES’s office in Belfast or to other locations in Ireland. Why apply for this post? • A competitive salary is offered, commensurate with skills and experience. An indicative range for this role is €34,000 to €42,000. • 25 days of annual leave • CES makes a matched contribution of up to 5% of annual salary to a designated pension scheme after completion of a probationary period. • Access to a range of flexible working options. • Excellent training and development opportunities. • Access to a focused employment wellbeing programme. • Cycle to Work Scheme supported. • Tax saver travel ticket scheme supported. • Opportunity to work on projects in other CES locations. • Opportunity to work towards meaningful social change in the not-for-profit sector.
Dietitian, Clinical Specialist, Paediatrics
Dietitian, Clinical Specialist, Paediatrics Permanent full-time contract. This post will be based in Clontarf with travel to other CRC centers as required. This is a wonderful job opportunity for a motivated dietitian to gain experience in paediatric disability. The clinical specialist dietitian, working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, will provide person-centred and quality-driven dietetic care, for children and young people presenting with multiple and complex disabilities. The role encompasses supporting children and young people requiring nutrition support, presenting with Feeding Eating Drinking and Swallowing difficulties or complex feeding difficulties. The postholder will benefit from working within a progressive disability-focused organisation and will have a pivotal role in developing and enhancing the delivery of dietetic activities within CRC. The successful candidate will be involved in continuous professional development within multidisciplinary teams and will receive on-going clinical supervision and managerial support. The successful candidate will have the following essential requirements : It must be clearly demonstrated in your CV and supporting statement how you meet the required skills, competencies and knowledge for the post. Department of Health Salary Scale apply, Clinical Specialist Dietitian (70,698 - 82,040). Please apply through the ' Apply Now' button. Informal enquiries to Hilary Colgan, Dietitian Manager (003531 8542286) hcolgan@crc.ie . A panel may be created for future posts within CRC Dietetics, Enhanced Complex Care Service Data Protection: Please refer to crc_job_application_privacy_notice.pdf to learn more about how we handle your personal data and the rights that you have during the recruitment cycle. This role is subject to HSE Approval. We reserve the right to close this competition early if we receive a very high volume of applications. #CR
Senior Physiotherapist
Senior Physiotherapist Full time, Permanent – 35 hours per week and Part-time roles We currently have vacancies on our CRC Children’s Disability Network Teams, across all our Dublin locations. CDNT Balbriggan; CDNT Clondalkin; CDNT Clontarf; and CDNT Swords. Based in CRC Lead Agency Children’s Disability Network Team. The CRC Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) will be providing intervention to children from the age of 0-18 years, presenting with complex developmental needs requiring inter-disciplinary intervention . Our services are based upon a Family Centered Practice Model in line with the Progressing Disability Services. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team. During 2024 the CRC has embarked on a programme of organistional transformation. Partnering with the Virginia Mason Institute world leaders in supporting healthcare organisations through continuous improvement and transformational change. We would love to hear from you if you are excited about the chance to become part of our forward-thinking children's teams and contribute to implementing lean healthcare practices. The successful candidate will have the following essential requirements: · Current CORU registration or applied for and be eligible for registration as a Physiotherapist with CORU. · Three years clinical experience with the majority being in paediatric disability · Proven experience in delivering a physiotherapy service as part of an MDT · Excellent communication, initiative, time management and teamwork skills · Flexibility and teamwork skills which are key to this role Desirable requirements: · Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder · Experience working with children with physical disabilities · Experience working with children with intellectual disabilities · Experience completing Assessment of Need · Full driver’s license and access to car It must be clearly demonstrated in your CV and supporting statement how you meet the required skills, competencies and knowledge for the post. Department of Health Salary Scale apply, Senior Physiotherapist (€63,912 - €75,254). Please apply through the Rezoomo link. Please specify the CDNT team/s you wish to join. Informal enquires to hr@crc.ie, please specify the CDNT team you are enquiring about. A panel will be created from this campaign from which current and future permanent, specified purpose, whole-time and part-time posts for CRC Children’s Disability Services will be filled. Data Protection: Please refer to crc_job_application_privacy_notice.pdf to learn more about how we handle your personal data and the rights that you have during the recruitment cycle. This role is subject to HSE Approval. We reserve the right to close this competition early if we receive a very high volume of applications. #CR
Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist In Wheelchairs & Seating Assistive Technology
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 Clinical Specialist in Special Seating to join our team in Sandymount. We invite applications from people from Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy backgrounds who are capable of delivering a high-quality service on a daily basis. Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: 35 Hours per week Annual Leave Entitlement : 33 days per annum Salary Scale: €67,546 - €78,728pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Overview of the Post: Enable Ireland SeatTech offers a range of specialist clinical, engineering, and technical expertise necessary for the undertaking of special seating assessments, the subsequent prescription of wheelchairs & seating, and the design and manufacture of custom made special seating supports. Our mission at SeatTech is to work with people to provide them with the most appropriate wheelchairs, seating, and positioning equipment to meet their individual needs. We aim to achieve this by working together as a specialist team of caring individuals, who understand that our success is always determined by the quality of the service we provide to each person. The purpose of this post is to provide high-quality specialist clinical support to the SeatTech service. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: The Special Seating Clinical Specialist leads the delivery of suitable wheelchair and seating solutions for people with complex needs as part of the highly-experienced multidisciplinary team in SeatTech. The key priority for every member of the team is to deliver the best custom seating solution to meet each individual service user’s needs in a timely manner. The Special Seating Clinical Specialist applies advanced clinical knowledge, reasoning and skills in their assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and modification of intervention programmes for service users the area of wheelchairs and special seating. The Special Seating Clinical Specialist acts in an expert clinical advisory role to Enable Ireland colleagues and colleagues from other agencies, supporting the development of their knowledge and skills by facilitating decision making through collaboration with the service user and their circle of support. The Special Seating Clinical Specialist acts as a positive and supportive colleague with strong leadership skills, and team leader as appropriate. The Special Seating Clinical Specialist works in a proactive manner to ensure that his/her productivity matches agreed targets, so that agreed deadlines are met and high-quality SeatTech products are delivered in a timely manner. Training delivery is an inherent part of the SeatTech service, and the Special Seating Clinical Specialist will lead the development and delivery of training packages designed for both professionals and lay-people with a professional and/or personal interest in postural management. The Special Seating Clinical Specialist participates in ongoing audit and appropriate work-related research/ evaluation projects in areas relevant to the field. The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: Candidates for appointment must: · Hold an Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy qualification recognised by the Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU AND · Be registered on the Occupational Therapists/Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU. AND · Have five years full-time (or equivalent) post-qualification clinical experience, of which four years full-time (or equivalent) must be consecutive working as a senior Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist in the area of special seating. AND · Demonstrate a proven record of clinical excellence in special seating, encompassing the areas of postural assessment, postural management, mobility and seating equipment selection, prescription, configuration, and issue. AND · Experience of developing and delivering educational programmes in the area of special seating. AND · Experience of undertaking research, with a track record of disseminating research findings AND · Experience in service development and practice standards development AND · Must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, management, leadership and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. AND · Be competent and capable of undertaking duties attached to the role and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of an ability to render regular and efficient service AND · Experience leading and working at a consultative level in clinics alongside consultants and/or other lead therapists Desirable Criteria: · Prior Involvement the AOTI SPOTAG, the Irish Posture and Mobility Network, or equivalent special seating special interest groups · Understanding of the principles of postural management and trans-interdisciplinary working arrangements · Track record of establishing and maintaining collaborative working partnerships with third level educational institutions · Experience in managing databases and conducting audits · Knowledge of the European Medical Devices Regulations · Demonstrable project management experience · Postgraduate research experience · Driving license with access to own transport 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: 22/01/2026 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
Decision-Making Representative
The Role of a Decision-Making Representative A decision-making representative is a person appointed by the court to make specific decision(s) on behalf of a person (‘relevant person’) in relation to their personal welfare or property and affairs or both. When a person does not have a suitable person who can act as their decision-making representative, the court may ask the DSS to nominate two or more panel members from the Panel to be appointed as decision- making representative. The court may appoint from the nominees put forward, one or more than one panel member to be decision-making representative for the relevant person. Following appointment to the Panel, a panel member will be required to provide a resume of their skills, expertise and experience in a prescribed form. The DSS provide this resume to the court for consideration for the appointment of a decision-making representative. The DSS will contact the panel member before submitting this information to the court, to confirm the panel member’s availability for that specific case and ensure no conflicts of interest exist. Panel Member Nominee Attendance in Court ● The court may request the panel members (two or more) nominated by the DSS from the Panel to attend court in-person or on-line for selection for appointment as decision-making representative. ● The nominee selected for appointment by the court will be required to attend court in-person or on-line. ● The nominee selected for appointment must attend court to sign a statement to confirm that they understand and will undertake the powers and duties conferred in the court order and will comply with the guiding principles. ● Panel members are not entitled to reimbursement of any costs incurred as a result of attending court in the above scenarios. Statutory Functions of a Decision-Making Representative A panel member is appointed as a decision-making representative by way of a court order called a decision-making representation order (‘the court order’). The court order sets out the specific role and responsibilities of the panel member and any conditions that may apply. For each appointment, a decision-making representative must sign a statement in accordance with section 38(11) to confirm they understand and will undertake the powers and duties conferred in the court order and will comply with the guiding principles. The court order is the legal basis for all actions taken by a decision-making representative. The court order will outline the decision(s) the decision-making representative will have responsibility for and make provision for other matters as the court considers appropriate. The decision(s) that a decision-making representative will be required to undertake may involve property and affairs or personal welfare decisions or both. Personal Welfare Decisions Decisions about a person’s interests, health, and wellbeing. These types of decisions can include: (a) Accommodation. (b) Employment, education, or training. (c) Social activities. (d) Social services. (e) Healthcare. (f) Other matters about a person’s wellbeing. Property and Affairs Decisions Decisions about property, business, and money matters. These types of decision can include: (a) Custody, control, and management of property. (b) Sale, exchange, mortgaging, charging or gift of property. (c) Acquisition of property. (d) Carrying of a profession, trade, or business. (e) Dissolution of a partnership. (f) Carrying out of any contract. (g) Discharge of debts, tax, and duty liabilities. (h) Execution or exercise of the powers of a tenant for life. (i) Providing for the needs of other people. (j) Conduct of court or tribunal proceedings. (k) Applying for housing, social welfare or other benefits. Reporting Requirement A panel member appointed as decision-making representative must prepare and submit annual reports to the DSS for each appointment on the performance of their functions which are within scope of the court order. Reporting requirements include details of all costs, expenses and remuneration claimed by or paid to the decision-making representative during the relevant period. Additionally, a panel member appointed as a decision- making representative to make decisions about the relevant person’s property and affairs must prepare and submit a report detailing the relevant person’s assets and liabilities, projected income and expenditure within three months of the date of their appointment by the court as decision-making representative. Eligibility RequirementsMandatory Applicants for the Panel must have the following: 1. A qualification to at least level 7 of the National Qualifications Framework by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (or equivalent), which is to the satisfaction of the DSS appropriately aligned to the statutory role and functions of a decision-making representative and the range of property and affairs and/or personal welfare decisions that may be included in a decision-making representation order. AND 2. Must be registered in Ireland with a professional regulatory body required by law. Proof of same shall be required prior to appointment to the Panel. AND 3. Applicants must hold professional indemnity insurance (PII) to cover acting as a decision making representative, minimum PII requirement of €1 million. Proof of same shall be required prior to appointment to the Panel. AND 4. Possess and demonstrate the competencies set out in Appendix 1. Desirable ● Relevant professional experience working with people who have decision-making capacity difficulties. ● Knowledge of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 or similar legislation. Training All applicants must complete training prior to being appointed to the Panel. The expected duration for the training is approximately 8 hours. Training will be delivered by a mix of online modules and self directed learning. Remuneration or the reimbursement of expenses will not be paid for undertaking this mandatory training. Assignment to Area(s) The Panel will operate nationally, divided into eight (8) geographical areas aligned to the Circuit Court areas, detailed below. A panel member must be available to travel in the course of carrying out their function as a decision-making representative. Panel members will be assigned to an area based on the address provided for assignment purposes in their application form. The eight (8) DSS areas are as follows: DSS 1 Dublin DSS 2 Cork DSS 3 Kildare, Meath, Louth, Wicklow DSS 4 Laois, Longford, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Westmeath DSS 5 Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan DSS 6 Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford DSS 7 Clare, Kerry, Limerick DSS 8 Galway, Mayo The DSS will endeavour to select panel members for nomination to the court for their assigned area. However, the DSS reserves the right to nominate a panel member to the court for a different area, where necessary and the panel member is available. The DSS will act reasonably in relation to the selection of panel members for nomination to the court, should such a requirement arise. 1. Duration of Appointment If a panel member is appointed by the court as a decision-making representative, the time commitment required will depend on what is set out in the court order. While an appointment by the court may be for a limited purpose or duration, an appointment may also extend to a broad range of decisions and may potentially last for the lifetime of the relevant person/former ward. If a decision-making representative appointed from the panel needs to be discharged from their appointment due to unforeseen circumstances, they must make an application to court to be removed. Only the court can discharge a decision-making representative from their appointment. 2. Remuneration Remuneration and certain expenses shall be paid to a decision-making representative in accordance with the 2015 Act, and as set out in the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 (Payment of Certain Expenses and Remuneration to Decision-Making Representatives) Regulation 2023 (the Regulations). The court order will set out the panel member’s entitlement to reasonable remuneration. A panel member may be paid out of the assets of the relevant person, or where the court so directs, by the DSS. The panel member must seek pre-approval for remuneration from the DSS at the beginning of each appointment. Annual limits apply based on the scope of the appointment. These are set out in detail in Appendix 2. In exceptional circumstances, subject to defined criteria, a decision-making representative may apply to be remunerated in excess of the applicable annual maximum. 3. Specific Requirements Panel members will be required to comply with the following: a) Panel members will be required to confirm compliance with various matters on an annual basis for continued membership of the Panel and these matters may change over the lifetime of the Panel. b) Panel members will be required to sign a declaration as a condition of their selection for the Panel prior to appointment to the Panel and such declaration may be subject to change over the lifetime of the Panel. c) Panel members will be required to report in writing all actual/potential conflicts of interest to include any involvement with any organisation, individual or other panel member (decision-making representative, special visitor, general visitor, and court friend) which could reasonably be perceived as constituting a potential conflict of interest in any case they are appointed. Panel members shall refrain from accepting nomination for appointment where there is a conflict-of-interest present. If a conflict-of-interest issue should arise at any point throughout the duration of an appointment as decision-making representative, the panel member must immediately notify in writing the court and the DSS. d) Panel members will be required to adhere to a code of confidentiality and will be required to sign a declaration of confidentiality prior to appointment to the Panel or as required by the DSS. e) Panel members will be required to adhere to data protection legislation and related policies and/or guidelines provided by the DSS. f) Panel members must comply with tax clearance/ payment procedures as specified by the Revenue Commissioners. g) Panel members must abide by the DSS Code of Conduct for decision-making representative panel members while fulfilling their appointed role. h) Panel members must abide by the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015, the Guiding Principles in the 2015 Act, the Code of Practice for Decision-Making Representatives (to be published under section 103 of the Act), the Code of Practice on Supporting Decision-Making and Assessing Capacity (to be published under section 103 of the Act) and any set of standards and related guidance issued by the DSS. i) Panel members must abide by any applicable policies and procedures issued by the DSS and/or by the relevant Minister with regard remuneration/ reimbursement. j) Panel members must maintain their professional registration in Ireland with the relevant professional regulatory body required by law. Panel members will be required to provide evidence of their registration prior to appointment to the Panel or as required by the DSS for continued membership of the Panel. k) Panel members must hold professional indemnity insurance cover for continued membership of the Panel, and inform the DSS of any change in circumstances. Panel members will be required to provide evidence of professional indemnity insurance on an annual basis or as required by the DSS. l) Please note panel members are required to set-up a designated mailbox for use only in your role as a decision-making representative. The email address you provide for this purpose cannot be used for any private decision-making arrangements with the DSS. It will be used only as part of your role as a decision- making representative. 4. Persons Ineligible to be on the Panel Having regard to the provisions of Section 39 and 40 of the 2015 Act and the requirements of the DSS in relation to eligibility and disqualification of a decision-making representative, a person shall not be deemed suitable to be on the Panel if that person: (a) is an undischarged bankrupt or is currently in a debt settlement arrangement or personal insolvency arrangement or has been convicted of an offence involving fraud or dishonesty, (b) is a person in respect of whom a declaration under section 819 of the Companies Act 2014 has been made or is deemed to be subject to such a declaration by virtue of Chapter 5 of Part 14 of that Act, (c) is a person who is subject or is deemed to be subject to a disqualification order, within the meaning of Chapter 4 of Part 14 of the Companies Act 2014, by virtue of that Chapter or any other provisions of that Act, (d) has been convicted of an offence under section 34, 80, 90 or 145 of the 2015 Act, (e) is a member of the Mental Health Commission, (f) does not hold the required qualifications, registrations, and professional indemnity, (g) is not lawfully entitled to work in the State, (h) does not receive Garda/security clearance, (i) is convicted of an offence carrying a term of imprisonment. Application InformationHow to Apply To apply, candidates must complete the application form available on the website https://osborne.ie/public-sector/dss-employment- opportunities/ Only applications fully submitted via the online application https://osborne.ie/public-sector/dss- employment-opportunities/ will be accepted into the campaign. Applications will not be accepted after the closing deadline Monday 12th January 2026 at 12 noon. If you have a disability and this precludes you from completing the application form and/or submitting it by the closing date, please contact Osborne Recruitment at dss@osborne.ie or phone 041-9865058 for alternative arrangements and/or reasonable adjustments. If you do not receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application within 24 hours of applying, please contact dss@osborne.ie. Campaign updates will be issued to your registered email address as entered on the online application portal. The onus is on each applicant to ensure that they are in receipt of all communication from Osborne Recruitment. You are advised to check your emails on a regular basis throughout the duration of the competition; in addition, being sure to check junk/spam folders should any emails be mistakenly filtered. Osborne Recruitment accepts no responsibility for communication not accessed or received by an applicant. Applicants should make themselves available on the date(s) specified by Osborne Recruitment and should make sure that the contact details specified on their application form are correct. The personal contact details provided in applications will be used to communicate updates throughout the recruitment campaign. The onus is on the candidate to ensure that they are permitted to use the contact details provided for this communication. The candidate is responsible for ensuring voicemails and email spam is checked to confirm communications are received. Selection Process The Selection Process may include the following: ● Submission of Application. ● Shortlisting of candidates based on the information contained in their application. ● Initial/preliminary interview. ● Presentation or other exercises. ● A final competitive interview. ● Any other tests or exercises that may be deemed appropriate. Candidates’ Obligations Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify and will result in their exclusion from the process. Candidates must not: ● Knowingly or recklessly provide false information. ● Canvass any person with or without inducements. ● Interfere with or compromise the process in any way. ● A third party must not personate a candidate at any stage of the process. ● Any person who contravenes the above provisions or who assists another person in contravening the above provisions is guilty of an offence. A person who is found guilty of an offence is liable to a fine/or imprisonment. In addition, where a person found guilty of an offence was or is a candidate at a recruitment process, then: ● Where he/she has not been appointed to a post, he/she will be disqualified as a candidate; and ● Where he/she has been appointed subsequently to the recruitment process in question, he/she shall forfeit that appointment. Specific Candidate CriteriaCandidates must: ● Have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned. ● Be suitable on the grounds of character. ● Be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned. and if successful, they will not be appointed to the post unless they: ● Agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be, performed. ● Are fully competent and available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position. Deeming of Candidature to be Withdrawn Candidates who do not attend for interview or other test when and where required by Osborne Recruitment, or who do not, when requested, furnish such evidence as Osborne Recruitment require in regard to any matter relevant to their candidature, will have no further claim to consideration. Citizenship Requirement Candidates should note that eligibility to compete for posts is open to citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA), or to non-EEA nationals who fulfil the relevant criteria. In order to work in Ireland, all non-EEA nationals require a valid employment permit unless exempt under permission from the Minister for Justice and Equality. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union along with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Swiss citizens under EU agreements may also apply. Quality Service We aim to provide an excellent quality service to all our candidates. If, for whatever reason, you are unhappy with any aspect of the service you receive from us, we urge you to bring this to the attention of the unit or staff member concerned. This is important as it ensures that we are aware of the problem and can take the appropriate steps to resolve it. Feedback will be provided on written request. Data Protection Act 2018 When your application is received, we create a record in your name, which contains much of the personal information you have supplied. This personal record is used solely in processing your candidature and as part of the recruitment process, certain information you provide will be forwarded to the employing organisation. Such information held by Osborne Recruitment and the employing organisation is subject to the rights and obligations set out in the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information on how we retain and use your personal data, please review our Privacy Statement, which includes instructions on their right to withdraw consent at any point. To make a subject access request under the Data Protection Act 2018, please submit your request in writing to: Data Protection Officer – Osborne Recruitment. Ensure that you describe the records you seek in the greatest possible detail to enable us to identify the relevant record. Certain items of information, not specific to any individual, are extracted from records for general statistical purposes.
Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist In Respiratory
Job Specification and Terms and Conditions OVERVIEW Campaign Reference – RQ1016 Job Title & Grade – Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Respiratory Tenure - Permanent Post on a full-time basis Hours of Work – 35 Hours – the allocation of these hours will be at the discretion of the Department Head and in accordance with needs of service Department – Physiotherapy Location of Post - Peamount Healthcare, Newcastle, Co. Dublin Working Model - Fully Onsite Remuneration - Current salary scale (3707) with effect from 1st August 2025: €70,698 (point 1) to €82,040 (point 9). Annual Leave - As per Health Service Executive (HSE) Closing Date – Monday 12th January 2026 Proposed Interview Date - To be confirmed - At least 1 weeks’ notice will be provided Take Up Appointment - Successful applicant(s) must be available to take up the role within a reasonable timeframe Reporting Relationship – Physiotherapist Manager in Charge III WHO ARE WE Peamount Healthcare is an independent voluntary organisation that provides a range of high-quality health and social care services. We help people return home after a serious illness, we provide safe and homely residential care for those who need it, and we support people to live as independently as possible in the community. OUR VALUES Peamount Healthcare is committed to the following values: Your application must be your own work and reflect your own experiences, competencies and skills. Do not use AI to complete the application form. PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED
Speech And Language Therapist Staff Grade
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 2025 . 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 Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist to join our team in CHO 7 CDNT 7 Tymon, Tallaght Contract Type: Permanent Full Time Contract Hours: 35 hours per week Salary Scale: €41,553 to €60,730 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : 32 days pro rata per annum and proportionately less for less than 12 months service. Overview of the Post: Enable Ireland delivers children’s services through the Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) under the national Progressing Disabilities Services (PDS) model for children and young people with complex needs arising from a disability. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a range of Speech and Language Therapy services for young people (0 – 18 years) and their families within an interdisciplinary framework. Service will include assessment and intervention, clinical supervision and ongoing service development. This will be delivered through a family centred approach across a variety of settings including the clinic, preschools, schools, children’s homes and community settings. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: · Be registered, or be eligible for registration, as a Speech & Language Therapist by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU ( https://www.coru.ie/ ) And · Candidates 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 And · Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Speech & Language Therapist Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. Annual Registration: · On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Speech & Language Therapists Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU And · Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to Enable Ireland · Be currently eligible to work in the state · Valid driving license for within the state / jurisdiction with access to own transport in order to deliver services across a large geographical area Desirable Criteria: · Experience working with children with disabilities and complex needs · Postgraduate experience and/or training working with children with Feeding, Eating, Drinking & Swallowing (FEDS) needs. · Experience in conducting Assessment of Need assessments · Experience in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). · Experience in working with children on the Autism Spectrum · Experience of 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: 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
Principal Medical Social Worker
(Permanent, Full time) Working as part of interdisciplinary teams, social workers in the National Rehabilitation Hospital support patients and families/carers in the process of adjusting to an altered future as a result of illness or trauma. The social work team addresses the social and emotional components in a patient’s situation that influence their progression towards achieving optimal independence and enhancing their quality of life. The service ranges from pre-admission through to inpatient, outpatient and outreach services. The services offered by the Social Work Department include psychosocial assessment of the patient and family situation, counselling and support to patients and families, carer training programmes, care planning; complex discharge planning, advocacy, assisted decision making services and safeguarding. The Principal Medical Social Worker is responsible for the management and governance of the Social Work Service. He/she will also have a key role in service development and staff training within the Social Work Department and the wider hospital. The Principal Social Worker will be expected to identify gaps in services and input into service planning within the hospital and in the wider health and social care network. Core tasks will include staff supervision, audit and review of the service, service design and strategic planning, acting at the Designated Officer for child and adult safeguarding, oversight of the NRH ADMA service, teaching and wider hospital managerial duties as assigned by the Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Qualifications The candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office, have the following professional qualifications and experience; For more details about this post, please see the job description attached. ******************************************************************************************* Informal enquiries to Anne O'Loughlin, Principal Medical Social Worker via email at anne.oloughlin@nrh.ie or Polly Bethonico, HRBP via email at polly.bethonico@NRH.IE Application Closing Date: 5:00 PM - Sunday, 18th January 2026 Anticipated Interview Date: Interviews for the Principal Medical Social Worker post will be held on Thursday, 29th January 2026 . Shortlisted candidates will be notified and provided with confirmation of the date and time of their interview. How to Apply: Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter via the "Apply" function on Rezoomo. *Please be advised that only applications submitted through Rezoomo prior to the specified deadline will be considered. Should you encounter any technical difficulties during the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at dept.humanresouces@nrh.ie before the closing date. **The NRH reserves the right to extend the application deadline based on the volume of suitable applications. *** Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the information supplied in your CV. The criteria for Shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined above. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward for the next stage of the selection process. A Panel may be formed from those interviewed and from which current and future Principal Medical Social Worker vacancies may be filled. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and support a smoke-free workplace policy.
Senior Clinical Psychologist
Senior Clinical Psychologist Permanent Full Time Contract About St Michael’s House St. Michael’s House is a community-based, innovative provider of supports and services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We are committed to the highest standards and quality in service delivery. Our mission is grounded in a rights-based ethos—supporting individuals with disabilities and complex needs to participate fully in their communities and to achieve their personal goals. Why work with us? · Opportunity to work in an expanding supportive dietetic department. · Managerial and Clinical supervision. · Protected CPD time. · Training & education support. · Flexible working arrangements. · Varied work routine. · Wellness at work through a variety of mental and physical well being Initiatives. · Employee Assistance Programme. · Cycle to work scheme. · Free staff car parking. Essential Requirements: · Have a university degree or diploma (QQ1 level 8 equivalent) obtained with 1st or 2nd class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject And · Have an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology Or An equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health. · A minimum of five years at basic grade level with at least three years in Disability Services Essential Experience: Experience in service development & governance Competencies & Skills · Strong leadership and strategic planning skills. · Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. · Ability to manage complex caseloads and provide specialist supervision (e.g., PBS, ASD, Dementia, Mental Health). · Financial acumen and ability to manage resources effectively. · Strong commitment to professional ethics, CPD, and reflective practice. · Ability to foster collaborative, multidisciplinary working relationships Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with August 2025 HSE revised consolidated pay scale, point 1 € 98,503.00 to point €115,784.00 based on working a 35 hour week. Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale. To Apply Informal enquires are welcomed by: Dora Marciniak at dora.marciniak@smh.ie Closing date : 7th Jan 2026 at 5 pm Please outline your suitability for the role and confirm your preference for the role. Include a valid email address as this will be used for interview communication. Please note that a panel will be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer
