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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 Senior Psychologist to join our team in CHO7 CDNT 7 Tymon Contract Type: Permanent Full Time Contract Hours: 35 hours per week Salary Scale: €96,057 to €112,908 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: 34 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 Psychology 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: Eligible applicants must: · 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. And · Demonstrate competence in the Care Group/s applied for. And · Applicants must have at least five years satisfactory post-graduate experience in the area of professional psychology, no more than three years of which was spent in gaining the postgraduate professional qualification and no less than two years full-time spent in post qualification experience as a professional psychologist. Years in excess of the permitted three years for completion of the post-graduate training or time not worked will not be taken into consideration when assessing the five years’ experience requirement. And · Applicants with a clinical or counselling psychology qualification must demonstrate that they have acquired in appropriate health settings, for the area / areas for which they wish to apply - Disability (Child and Adult), Child Psychology, Adult Psychology - either at least 60 days or equivalent supervised clinical placements as part of the professional qualification; or at least 60 days or equivalent post-qualification supervised work experience as a psychologist. Note 2 Or · Applicants with an educational psychology qualification must demonstrate that they have acquired in appropriate health settings for the area / areas for which they wish to apply - Child Disability, Child Psychology - either at least 60 days or equivalent supervised clinical placements as part of the professional qualification; or at least 60 days or equivalent post qualification supervised work experience as a psychologist. Note 2 Note 2: Combinations of supervised clinical placement experience as part of the qualification supervised work experience within a single care group area to give a total of 60 days are not acceptable. 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 2nd April 2026 @ 12pm. 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
DNE Staff Nurse General, Community
Informal Enquiries for the role: Primary Care Services Gonne Barry – Director of Public Health Nursing, Dublin North County Phone: 01 8953757 E-mail: gonne.barry@hse.ie Cathy Geraghty – Director of Public Health Nursing, Dublin North City & West Phone: 01 8975189 E-mail: catherine.geraghty@hse.ie Jackie Austin - Director of Public Health Nursing, Dublin North City & West Contact Number: 01 8976102 Email: jacqueline.austin@hse.ie HR Enquiries: Integrated Health Areas of Dublin North County and Dublin North City & West is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you have a recruitment related query or require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact: sinead.mcgee2@hse.ie As the post holder will be required to visit clients in their homes, or other sites, bringing the necessary equipment to carry out the duties of the role. This is not achievable via public transport, therefore in order to apply candidates must have a full driving licence and access to appropriate transport. There are currently a number of full time and part time vacancies in the North Dublin City, North County Dublin and North West Dublin. The Staff Nurse Community will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to the highest professional and ethical standards within the model of nursing care practiced in the relevant care setting. The Staff Nurse - Community will provide holistic, person centered care, promoting optimum independence and enhancing the quality of life for service users. Primary Care Services The staff appointed to these posts will work within Primary Care in the PHN service; working as part of multi-disciplinary teams delivering a coordinated approach to client care. The Community RGN will be expected to maintain a high standard of nursing care, to share responsibility with the community nursing team for the management of nursing care and the patients’ environment and to maintain a high standard of professional and ethnical responsibility. The work base will be the Primary Care Centre. Care is delivered in the client’s home and also in the clinic setting. Staff are eligible to claim travel allowance for work related travel. For full details please click on job specification below. For further support on applying for this role please refer to: https://www.rezoomo.com/contentfiles/hselearning/mod1/story.html Your application must be your own work and reflect your own experiences, competencies and skills. Do not use AI to complete the application form.
Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
Purpose of the Position: An exciting opportunity has arisen within the OT Department for the role of a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist. Having specialist clinical knowledge and skills in the area of amputee rehabilitation, the post holder will promote and demonstrate best practice and will facilitate the integration of current research theory into practice through an advanced level of clinical reasoning and decision making. He/she will act as an advanced clinical resource to Occupational Therapists and other members of the interdisciplinary team. She/he will participate in research as appropriate. The post holder will also carry a clinical caseload within the POLAR programme. Requirements: The candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office, possess: · B.Sc. /Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU. · Membership of, or eligibility for membership of the Association of Occupational Therapist of Ireland (AOTI) and CORU registered at the time of application. · A minimum of 5 years post graduate experience with a minimum of 3 years in amputee rehabilitation. · Experience of teaching and mentoring students, staff, and senior grade therapists. · Experience in clinical research. The appointment is full-time, Permanent and in a pensionable capacity. Remuneration is in accordance with the salary scale approved by the Department of Health. ______________________________________________________________________________ For informal enquiries, please contact Ms. Lisa Held, Occupational Therapy Manager lisa.held@nrh.ie Applicants for the above post should submit a letter of application and Curriculum Vitae to arrive not later than Sunday, 29th March 2026 at 5:00pm via Rezoomo. 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. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Monday,13th April 2026.
Branch Manager
Branch Manager – McMahons Builders Providers (Brian Fallon Hardware) - Longford For nearly 200 years, McMahons Builders Providers has built a reputation for excellence – not just in the quality of our products, but in the service we offer to our customers. With 12 branches nationwide (and a 13th opening soon), a Truss Manufacturing Plant, and three specialist hardwood and sheet material centres, McMahons is proud to support builders, tradespeople, and DIY enthusiasts across Ireland. The Opportunity We’re seeking a dynamic Branch Manager to lead and grow our Longford Branch , a busy operation with significant potential for expansion. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to put their own stamp on the branch, drive commercial performance, develop a high-performing team, and cement our reputation for outstanding service in the local market. You’ll have the autonomy to shape the future of the branch while being fully supported by our expert teams in Purchasing, Stock Management, Facilities, IT, HR, and Finance. You’ll also benefit from an extensive benefits package and a competitive remuneration structure. General Duties and Responsibilities As Branch Manager, you will: Why Join Us? This is your chance to take ownership of a branch with enormous potential. You’ll have: · The freedom to shape the way you run the business. · The support of experienced specialist teams whenever you need it. · The opportunity to build your profile and progress your career within a respected and growing organisation. · A comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary. Our Benefits · Competitive pay and pension scheme · Employee referral bonus · Paid maternity/paternity leave · Service awards and increased holiday entitlement · Health and wellness supports, including annual health checks and EAP · Bike to work scheme · Death in service benefit (eligibility criteria apply) · Further education and training support · Generous staff discount · On-site parking Ready to make your mark? If you’re passionate about delivering results, leading people, and building strong customer relationships, we’d love to hear from you.
Mobile Ranger
Duties The Mobile Ranger’s overall purpose is to ensure that persons using all park, open space, beach facilities and other areas in the public realm do so in a safe manner. The Mobile Ranger will report to the Operations Department or any other officer as designated by the Chief Executive. The position will require the staff member to do shift work. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Opening and closing the entrance gates and designated areas in the public realm, • Will be required to drive a Council supplied vehicle from time to time, • Patrolling of parks and open spaces, • Monitoring the use of playing pitches, playgrounds, golf courses and other facilities, • Regulating, cleaning and monitoring the use of seating, shelters, pavilions, dressing rooms, craft centres, toilets or other buildings and playing facilities, • Enforcing compliance with designated Acts and bye-laws for regulation, use and enjoyment of such places, • Clearing and disposing of litter from open spaces, playgrounds, buildings and other areas, • Be proactive in preventing injury or damage to persons and property, • Inspection of equipment, recording condition, and reporting of defects on supplied forms, • Organising of games, orienteering events, and other beneficial activities as required for children, youths or members of the public, • Organising of educational tours for school children or other groups, and providing guided tours, • Operating a telecommunications unit in the course of duties, • Will use a bicycle, if required, during the course of duties, • Will distribute information brochures to members of the public, • Furnishing written reports in relation to unusual occurrences, • Working collaboratively with other staff, • Dealing effectively and courteously with customers. Other duties relevant to the post may be required from time to time. A uniform will be supplied which will be worn at all times on duty. It will be the responsibility of the Park Ranger to maintain the uniform in a neat and clean condition. Qualifications and requirements of the post CHARACTER Each candidate must be of good character. HEALTH Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, ETC. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed applications: (a) Have attained a good standard of general education as will enable him/her to perform satisfactorily the duties of the post. (b) Have a current Safe Pass card. (c) Hold a full clean valid Irish licence for Class B vehicles as a minimum. Particulars of Employment The post is a permanent, whole-time contract. Wages (Weekly Rate) €766.60, €771.52, €773.05, €777.92, €782.75, €787.60, €792.52, €797.35, €802.34, €802.34. Holders of the post shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their post or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. RETIREMENT AGE The retirement age is 70 years. RECRUITMENT A local authority may decide, by reason of the number of persons seeking admission to a competition, to carry out a shortlisting procedure. The number of persons to be invited, in these circumstances, to interview shall be determined by the local authority from time to time, having regard to the likely number of vacancies to be filled. Selection will be by means of an interview conducted by or on behalf of the local authority. Candidates will be required to pay any expenses incurred by them in attending the interview. Panels may be formed on the basis of such interviews. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the qualification declared for the post and that they are otherwise suitable for employment may, within the life of the panel, be employed as appropriate vacancies arise. The local authority shall require a person to whom employment is offered to take up such employment within a period of not more than 6 weeks and if he or she fails to take up the employment within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not employ the person.
Clinical Nurse Manager, Baby Clinic
Clinical Nurse/Midwife Manager 2 NICU Baby Clinic Monday to Friday Service Full-time Specified purpose contract The post holder will have a pivotal role in the development, co-ordination and management of activity within the NICU Baby Clinic. The successful candidate will:
Clinical Nurse Manager, Neonatal Unit
Clinical Nurse/Midwife Manager 1 - Neonatal unit Full-time Permanent Post The post holder will have a pivotal role in the development, co-ordination and management of activity and resources within the Neonatal Unit. The successful candidate will:
Deli Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for the preparation of high quality hot and cold deli products and for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. The ideal candidate will have/be:
External Courts Service Research Support Associate
THE ROLE The Research Support Office (RSO) provides the following services: · The compiling and updating of bench books on various court lists and areas of law (civil and criminal) for use by members of the judiciary; · The provision of written memoranda in response to research requests made by individual judges in the Appellate, High, Circuit and District Courts; · The circulation of legal updates to all members of the judiciary; · The delivery of briefings to both members of the judiciary and colleagues in the Courts Service on the legal research conducted by the office on various areas of law; · The provision of information sessions on the Irish legal system to visiting delegations of international dignitaries; and · The provision of research support for members of the judiciary in attending conferences. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The following list of duties is indicative (but not exhaustive) of the responsibilities and duties Research Support Associates may be expected to perform: · Create comprehensive guides on specific areas of law for the Irish judiciary – these are referred to as ‘Bench Books’; · Update Bench Books on an annual basis to ensure the research is accurate and of high quality; · Keep abreast of recent legal developments and update the judiciary on same; · Deliver legal research briefings to members of the judiciary and judicial assistants on various areas of law; · Produce detailed legislative tables on various areas of the law for members of the judiciary; · Complete complex and comprehensive research memoranda that are well-written, concise, and accessible; · Provide high-quality editing, proof-reading and summarisation services for the Irish judiciary; · Create and gather legal research to be used for our internal Knowledge Management System; · Assist with the overview, management and further development of our Knowledge Management System; · Provide peer-review support to colleagues; · Carry out other research tasks, as required. Note, the above is intended as a guide and is neither definitive nor restrictive. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS · Hold an honours law degree at 2.1 (LLB or BCL) at a minimum of level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications or the Diploma in Law from The Honorable Society of King’s Inns AND; · Hold a professional legal qualification as a solicitor or barrister licensed to practice within the State with at least 2 years of relevant post qualification experience as a legal practitioner; · The ability to write and present legal research in an accurate, concise, accessible and plain English style. The following are desirable: · Experience in knowledge-management systems; · Candidates indicate fluency in Irish and in particular an ability to read and understand legal materials in the Irish language. APPLICATION PROCESS Applications should be made by logging onto the advertisement link and uploading your CV and complete all mandatory fields within the application portal. The closing date is 12noon on 26 March 2026. Applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted. The admission of a person to a competition, or invitation to attend an interview, is not to be taken as implying the Courts Service is satisfied such a person fulfils the requirements of the competition or is not disqualified by law from holding the position and does not carry a guarantee that your application will receive further consideration. It is important, therefore, for candidates to note that the onus is on them to ensure that they meet the eligibility requirements for the competition before attending for interview. If a candidate does not meet these essential entry requirements but nevertheless attends for interview, that candidate will be putting him or herself to unnecessary expense. It is important to note the onus is on applicants to ensure the eligibility requirements for the competition are met when applying for the competition. The Courts Service accepts no responsibility for communication not accessed or received by an applicant. SELECTION METHODS The selection process will involve: · The shortlisting of candidates, on the basis of the information contained in their CV; · A competitive interview; · If further shortlisted, an in-person presentation to be assessed by a panel including a judge. Shortlisting The Courts Service will assess to select candidates for possible interview who, based on an examination of their CV, meet the eligibility criteria and appear to be the most suitable for the position. Those that demonstrate evidence at the required level will be called forward to interview stage. Skills and capabilities Candidates should demonstrate that they have the ability to carry out successfully the duties of the role, as well as the general skills and capabilities namely: Building Future Readiness Digital Focus Candidates with Disabilities The Courts Service has a key role to play in attracting candidates from all sectors of society, ensuring that routes to career opportunities are accessible to all who are interested. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all candidates. If you have a disability or need reasonable accommodation made during the selection process, we strongly encourage you to share this with us so that we can ensure you get the support you need. Reasonable accommodation in our selection process refers to adjustments and practical changes which would enable a disabled candidate to have an equal opportunity for this competition. Examples of adjustments we provide include the use of assistive technology, extra time, scribes and/or readers or a range of other accommodations. Please be assured that having a disability or requiring adjustments will not impact on your progress in the selection process; you will not be at a disadvantage if you disclose your disability or requirements to us. Your disability and/or adjustments will be kept entirely confidential. 6. INTERVIEW AND PRESENTATION Following the shortlisting process successful candidates will be asked to take part in a competitive interview. Interviews will be held in person in Dublin City Centre. Interviews will be structured in format, with candidates asked to provide examples of the capabilities for the role as outlined in Section 5of this document. It is anticipated the interview will last 45 minutes If successful, candidates will then be invited to present to an interview board. Candidates will be given the presentation topic and provided with instructions to assist with preparation. Candidates will be given 1 hour to prepare, and it is anticipated the presentation will last 30 minutes. This presentation will be to an expert board including a judge. Further questions regarding candidates’ skills and capabilities may also be asked at this stage. Confidentiality Candidates can expect that all enquiries, applications and all aspects of the proceedings to the extent that they are managed by the Courts Service are treated as strictly confidential subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2014. However, candidates should note that all application material may be made available to the interview board. Certain items of information, not specific to any individual, are extracted from computer records for general statistical purposes. Garda Vetting Garda vetting will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for appointment. The applicant will be required to complete and return a Garda Vetting form should they come under consideration for appointment. This form will be forwarded to An Garda Siochána for security checks on all Irish and Northern Irish addresses at which they resided. Enquiries may also be made with the police force of any country in which the applicant under consideration for appointment resided. If the applicant subsequently comes under consideration for another position, they will be required to supply this information again. Candidates' Obligations: Candidates in the recruitment process must not: • knowingly or recklessly provide false information • canvass any person with or without inducements • impersonate a candidate at any stage of the process interfere with or compromise the process in any way 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 and/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. It is important to remember that this is a competitive process for a role where integrity is paramount. Sharing information on the selection process e.g. through social media or any other means, may result in disqualification from the competition. In addition, if a person found guilty of an offence was, or is a candidate at a recruitment process, they will be disqualified as a candidate and excluded from the process and if appointed to a post following the recruitment process, they will be removed from that post. Specific candidate criteria Candidates must have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned and be suitable on the grounds of character. Candidates must 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. MATTERS RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who has a stamp 4 permission1 or a Stamp 5 permission 1 Please note that a 50 TEU permission, which is a replacement for Stamp 4EUFAM after Brexit, is acceptable as a Stamp 4 equivalent. Declaration Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a Public Service scheme of incentivised early retirement. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment. Failure to make such a declaration may disqualify a candidate from proceeding further in this competition, the final determination of which shall be made by Courts Service at its absolute discretion. PRINCIPAL CONDITIONS OF SERVICE The appointment is subject to the Civil Service Regulation Acts 1956 to 2005, the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and any other Act for the time being in force relating to the Civil Service. Appointees will be subject to the Civil Service Code of Standards and Behaviour. All contracts will be subject to reference and qualification checks. Salary The salary scale for the position (rates effective from 1st February 2026) is as follows: Research Support Associate at Higher Executive Officer level €59,435 €61,173 €62,908 €64,640 €66,380 €68,111 €69,849 €72,353(LSI1) €75,788(LSI2) The PPC pay rate applies when the individual is required to pay a Personal Pension Contribution (otherwise known as a main scheme contribution) in accordance with the rules of their main/personal superannuation scheme. This is different to a contribution in respect of membership of a Spouses’ and Children’s scheme, or the Additional Superannuation Contributions (ASC). A different rate will apply where the appointee is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution. Long service increments may be payable after 3(LSI1) and 6(LSI2) years satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. Duties Appointees will be expected to perform all acts, duties and obligations as appropriate to this position (which may be revised from time to time). Tenure and Probation The appointment is to a permanent position on a probationary contract in the Civil Service. The probationary contract will be for a period of twelve months from the date specified on the contract. During the period of your probationary contract, your performance will be subject to review by your supervisor(s) to determine whether you – (i) Have performed in a satisfactory manner, (ii) Have been satisfactory in general conduct, and (iii) Are suitable from the point of view of health with particular regard to sick leave. Prior to the completion of the probationary contract a decision will be made as to whether or not you will be retained pursuant to Section 5A(2) Civil Service Regulation Acts 1956–2005 . This decision will be based on your performance assessed against the criteria set out in (i) to (iii) above. The detail of the probationary process will be explained to you and you will be given a copy of the Department of Public Expenditure NDP Delivery and Reform’s guidelines on probation. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraphs in this section, the probationary contract may be terminated at any time prior to the expiry of the term of the contract by either side in accordance with the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts, 1973 to 2005. In the following circumstances your contract may be extended and your probation period suspended. · The probationary period stands suspended when an employee is absent due to Maternity or Adoptive Leave. · In relation to an employee absent on Parental Leave or Carers Leave, the employer may require probation to be suspended if the absence is not considered to be consistent with the continuation of the probation and · Any other statutory provision providing that probation shall - (i) stand suspended during an employee’s absence from work, and (ii) be completed by the employee on the employees return from work after such absence. Where probation is suspended the employer should notify the employee of the circumstances relating to the suspension. All appointees will serve a one-year probationary period. If an appointee who fails to satisfy the conditions of probation has been a serving civil servant immediately prior to their appointment from this competition, the issue of reversion will normally arise. In the event of reversion, an officer will return to a vacancy in their former grade in their former Department. Hours of Attendance This is a full-time post and hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 41 hours and 15 minutes gross per week . Appointees will be required to work such 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. Annual Leave The annual leave entitlement for this post is 29 working days per year. This leave is on the basis of a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. Please note that all leave, other than in exceptional circumstances, is unlikely to be granted during the legal term. Headquarters The appointee’s headquarters will be such as may be designated from time to time by the Courts Service, but generally appointees will be assigned to the Four Courts campus. There may be a requirement for some travel associated with this post. When absent from home and headquarters on official duty, an officer will be paid appropriate travelling expenses and subsistence allowances subject to normal Civil Service regulations.
Social Innovation Sports Officer
Applications Applications will only be accepted through SDCC’s e-Recruitment system before midnight on Thursday, 26th March 2026. The Role The office is wholetime, temporary and pensionable on a specified purpose contract for the purpose of supporting the delivery of Sport Ireland’s Sport4Empowerment (S4E) programme. This post will be fully funded through the European Social Fund + Programme 2021-2027 with grants administered through Sport Ireland. A panel will be formed to fill temporary vacancies. Persons employed will be required to work in any location within the South Dublin administrative area. The role will be part of the Active South Dublin team. Salary / Wages €52,239 - €53,799 - €55,392 - €57,019 - €58,657 - €60,567 (1st LS1) - €62,484 (2nd LSI). Hours of Work The successful candidates’ normal hours of work will be 35 hours per week. SDCC reserves the right to alter your hours of work from time to time. Work evenings & weekends when required. Annual Leave Annual leave entitlement for this position is 30 days. Qualifications Character Candidates will be of good character. 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. Essential Education, Training and Experience Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: Level 8 in any of the following areas Health, Exercise Science, Physical Activity, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Justice, Community Development, Education or related field. And Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience working with two or more of the target groups and stakeholder engagement. OR Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience working with two or more of the target groups and stakeholder engagement. Must have access to a car and hold a current Irish driving licence. In-depth knowledge and understanding of the lived experience of two or more target groups. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) such as report writing, grant applications and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) Good project management, organisational, stakeholder, and time management skills. An understanding of research and evaluation methods and an appreciation of research integrity and the ethical issues of carrying out research with target populations. Effective team player in the context of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to work under pressure. Health/safety and risk awareness. Demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning. Be prepared to work evenings & weekends when required. Ability to travel efficiently between sites. Desirable Education, Training and Experience Further Education or Training relevant to the post in relation to physical activity, social integration/inclusion and D&I. Experience of facilitating physical activity and sports activities with people of differing abilities and/or from underrepresented groups. An understanding and experience in the delivery and/or implementation of social innovation/design of innovation programmes and use of design thinking principles. Knowledge of the sport and physical activity sector and policies. Key Competencies / Skills • Delivering results • Performance through People • Personal effectiveness • Local government knowledge and understanding Candidates are requested to give an example of a situation which highlights the behaviour, skills and attitude that underpin effective performance in these areas and which demonstrates their suitability to meet the challenges of this role. Candidates should ensure the example used clearly demonstrates their ability in this area and that the scale and scope of the example given is appropriate to the post and level of the post. Duties Duties will include but are not limited to: Lead the design, planning and delivery of the S4E programme at a local level with a focus on building skills and confidence to foster social inclusion and engage with and maintain sport participation independently. Coordinate ESF+ programmes with the objective of fostering active inclusion with a view to promoting equal opportunities, non-discrimination and active participation, and improving employability, in ESF+ target groups locally. Ensure the design and delivery of the ESF+ programme aligns with European Social Fund requirements and complements existing Sport Ireland and LSPs policies and plans. Monitoring impact on programmes and supporting the sharing of information and replication of programmes in other LSPs. The project is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union. Provide timely, standardised data and reporting on activity and outcomes on the programmes. Collaborate with Sport Ireland to support the successful delivery of this project. Develop and support strong working relationships with other LSP
