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Job Summary Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs. Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare! CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
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Job Summary ****This is a 6 month contract role**** Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs. Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare! CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Assistant Support Worker and Social Care Worker
Job Summary Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs. Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare!
Service Advisor
Duties to include: · Dealing with customer requirements for service and repair in an efficient and courteous manner to ensure the highest standard of Customer Service. · Organising the loading of the workshop in an efficient manner to ensure efficient utilisation of workshop capacity. · Carrying out customer follow up and prospecting activities to maintain and build the volume of work within the workshop and provide the sale of accessories and parts. · Manufactures showroom standards · Internal audit of procedures · To maintain an accurate filing system · Dealing with customer queries · Ensure security and confidentiality of data Other Duties · Reception, secretarial and general office duties · To undertake other administrative and other duties if required. Required: Previous experience in a similar role is necessary · High level of computer literacy · Excellent attention to detail · High standard of personal presentation at all times · Must be able to work well within an extremely busy environment · A full Clean Driving Licence is required for this position
Health and Safety Officer
Background: Veolia is Ireland’s leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance. When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. Health and Safety Officer Contract Duration/Employment Type: Permanent Location: Kildare Hybrid/Onsite: Onsite Working Pattern (Time/Hours): 7.30am- 4.30pm Monday to Friday Overview of the role: Reporting to the H&S Manager for Haz Waste Ireland, The successful candidate will provide support to Veolia site management team at Intel: Please note: If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland. If you are a non-EU/EEA national , you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland. Information on legislation and guides to the procedures in relation to obtaining greencard permits ,work permits, spousal/dependant permits is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website.
Confectioner
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Confectionery Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times. Provide our customers with excellent quality products and customer service. The ideal candidate will have/be: A recognised qualification in pastry and/or have at least 2 years€,, experience in a bakery or quality focused restaurant or hotel Creative and able to embrace new recipes Excellent communication skills Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative; Prepare and present the highest quality bakery items, desserts and pastries Assist in volume production Be passionate about keeping up to date with the latest culinary trends and bring your ideas to the team Drive sales through instore initiatives Merchandise and present the department to the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant store planograms and guidelines; Adhere to weekly stocktaking and daily waste procedures in the Bakery Conduct quality and freshness checks Attend relevant training as required and implement learnings in store
Online Shopping Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Shop and fulfil orders on behalf of our customers using the SuperValu.ie service. The ideal candidate will have/be: Previous retail experience is desirable is desirable Shop to specific targets whilst being selective and accurate with products Excellent communication skills Accuracy, attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Shop to specific targets whilst being selective and accurate with products Have good product knowledge to ensure the items that are picked are of the highest quality and substitution chosen are appropriate Pack the products in the correct temperature zone and in such a way they arrive at the customers€,, home in perfect condition Make decisions on behalf of customers if products ordered are unavailable Work on own initiative with very little supervision Keep up to date with team communication Deal with routine customer queries.
Climate Action Regional Office Coordinator Executive
This is a competition for Executive post with the Eastern and Midlands Climate Action Regional Office on a wholetime temporary contract up to and including 30th June 2029. The Role The Eastern and Midland Climate Action Regional Office (CARO) is one of four regional offices, established in 2018 in response to Action 8 of the 2018 National Adaptation Framework (NAF) – Planning for a Climate Resilient Ireland. The four Regions are: Atlantic Seaboard North (Donegal, Galway City & County, Mayo, Sligo). Atlantic Seaboard South (Clare, Cork City & County, Kerry, Limerick). Dublin Metropolitan (Dublin City, Dun Laoghaire - Rathdown, Fingal, South Dublin). Eastern and Midlands (all remaining 17 local authority areas). The CAROs provide guidance, advice and support to local authorities to leverage the capability, reach and resources of the local government sector to effectively address climate change across Ireland. In recognition of the significant obligation to develop and implement climate action measures, the four regional offices are mandated to coordinate engagement across the varying levels of government and help build on experience and expertise that exists in the area of climate change and climate action. The CARO Strategic Implementation Group and CARO Management Group provide management and oversight of the Regional Offices at a strategic level. These groups ensure effective co-ordination and coherence across all levels and spheres of decision making. EASTERN AND MIDLANDS CARO The Eastern & Midlands Region is the largest of all the CARO regions and comprises 17 Local Authorities including: Carlow County Council, Cavan County Council, Kildare County Council, Kilkenny County Council, Laois County Council, Leitrim County Council, Longford County Council, Louth County Council, Meath County Council, Monaghan County Council, Offaly County Council, Roscommon County Council, Tipperary County Council, Waterford County Council, Westmeath County Council, Wexford County Council and Wicklow County Council. Kildare County Council is the host authority for the Eastern and Midland CARO with partner, Kilkenny County Council. Working as part of the CARO structure, the Eastern and Midland CARO is responsible for a range of projects and initiatives that help to advance the local government sector in the delivery of effective climate action. Some of the achievements to support this endeavor to date include: • Establishment and facilitation of the regional and sub-regional structure with representation from all 17 local authorities in the region, supporting the coordination of climate action activities. • Assistance and support to all 17 local authorities in the development, implementation and progress reporting of their Local Authority Climate Adaptation Strategy. • Design and development of the Local Authority Climate Action Training Programme and its rollout, targeting all c. 29,000 local authority staff and 949 elected members. • Development of supporting material and guidelines for local authorities on planning for and implementing the local authority climate action plans. • Cultivation of strategic partnerships between the local government sector, CAROs and key external stakeholders to deliver initiatives and projects at community level, for example GAA Green Clubs Programme, Transition Years Future Leader’s Programme and Sustainable Energy Communities. • Research on flooding impacts of climate change for Ireland and the development of design allowances for flood risk management. • Research and cross-sectoral engagement on the Economic Opportunities arising from Climate Action. • Midlands Just Transition community training and mentoring initiative. • Mobilisation of local authorities on energy efficiency projects and opportunities for building stock and fleet management. • Preparation of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on climate action to help track the performance of the local government sector. • Assistance in building enhanced capacity on climate action within the local government sector for the coordination of climate action within local authorities and the engagement and activation of communities at local levels. In addition to the work ongoing, priorities for the future will also focus on: • Significant efforts to support local authorities on an individual and collective basis in the region in the implementation of their Local Authority Climate Action Plan. • Facilitating coordination between local authorities on climate action initiatives and projects. • Advancement of behavioural change and community initiatives with local authorities. • Continued development of competency and training within the sector. • Identification and sourcing of ongoing funding opportunities for the sector. The Position Kildare County Council is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the above competition to undertake the specialist role of Executive Officer with the Eastern and Midlands Climate Action Regional Office. The Executive Officer will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver the annual work programme, under the management and strategic direction of the Regional Coordinator within the Eastern and Midlands CARO. The Executive Officer will work with all 17 local authorities in the Eastern and Midlands Region and will work with the three other climate action regional offices in the performance of duties. The Executive Officer must undertake those duties as assigned to them by the Regional Coordinator. The Executive Officer shall also report to the Director of Service with responsibility for climate action to which they are assigned, or any other person designated by the Director of Service. The Competition The purpose of this recruitment campaign is to form a panel for Kildare County Council from which temporary whole-time posts may be filled for Executive Officer as vacancies arise. The Candidate This position requires a broad technical knowledge of climate change, the policy responses, the risks and possible strategies to both mitigate and adapt to climate change, and a strong organisational, networking, and communication skill set. Characteristics that the post holder must demonstrate as part of this role include: • Indepth knowledge of current climate change science and climate action priorities at International, EU, National government and local authority levels. • Knowledge of key policy areas including Climate Action, Energy, Retrofitting, Green Infrastructure, Sustainable Mobility (active transport and modal shift), Sustainable Energy Communities, Citizen Engagement, Just Transition, Land Use and Development, Biodiversity and Natural Environment. • Robust knowledge of the operation of local authorities and their role and interactions with Government Departments in terms of governance, finance, and reporting structures. • Knowledge and experience of accessing/application to funding sources. • Strong communication skills and diversification in communication techniques. • Proficiency in report writing, collating and analysing data, information and research and presentation of content. • Strong interpersonal skills to engage with, support, effect and influence local authorities, strong judgement and problem-solving skills as well as the capacity to work autonomously. • Knowledge and experience of operating ICT systems. • Possess project management skills and experience. • Experience of organising and managing events, including networking and participation skills. • Ability and experience in dealing with complex issues and multiple issues simultaneously. • Strong teamwork mentality and collaborative approach to work progression. • Competence and experience of financial and budget management. Duties and Responsibilities The duties of the Executive Officer is to perform, under the direction and supervision of the Regional Coordinator or other officer as designated by the relevant Director of Service/Chief Executive, such duties as may from time to time be assigned to you in relation to your employment and as may be appropriate to any particular function of any local authority for which the Chief Executive is responsible and carry out such instructions as may be given in relation to the performance of duties. In delivering duties for the Eastern and Midlands Climate Action Regional Office, the Executive Officer will be responsible for: Strategy: • Managing the effective and timely delivery of the CARO work programme to support the CAROs in achieving their objectives on behalf of the local government sector. • Engage with governance structures supporting the operation of the CAROs and report on progress in a timely manner. • Facilitate engagement with all local authorities in the region through the established governance structures (formal and informal). • Work closely with all local authorities in the region in the implementation of and reporting on, progress of their Local Authority Climate Action Plan. • Through strong leadership and clear objective setting, project manage and lead out on initiatives across adaptation, mitigation, community and behavioural change measures/initiatives to support the work of the local government sector and local authorities (individually or cumulatively) to deliver efficient and effective climate action. • Managing, designing, developing training to local authority staff and elected members and assistance on delivery of climate action training under the Local Authority Climate Action Training Plan. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement • Establish and nurture strategic relationships to drive collaboration with key stakeholders to achieve outcomes of benefit to the local government sector. • Influence and collaborate with Government departments, agencies and bodies across a range of policy areas on the role of local authorities on climate action ensuring that practical and implementable delivery of climate action efforts is coordinated and aligned. • Be effective in communication on practical climate action issues to differing audiences. • Be effective in negotiation, influencing and communication skills and influencing multi-stakeholder processes. Information • Maintain a strong awareness of new policies, legislation and directives relating to climate action and an understanding of the implications and opportunities that these may present to the sector. • Identify and contribute to new areas of research related to climate action and the local government sector. Staff/Office • Contribute positively to the efficient and effective working structures, and performance management systems of the Eastern and Midlands Regional Office. • Work as an integral part of a motivated team and ensure team cohesion and efficiency. • Database compilation, maintenance, and analysis. • Administer financial and budgetary requirements for the office, including putting internal controls and robust governance structures in place. • Ensure the office meets all requirements in relation to health and safety legislation and regulations. Qualifications Character: Each candidate must 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. Education, Training and Experience etc.: Essential Requirements Each candidate must hold: (a) An honours degree (Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) or equivalent professional qualification in town planning, environmental science, architecture, engineering or other relevant discipline, and (b) Have at least five years satisfactory experience in climate action, town planning, environmental science, architecture, engineering or other relevant discipline, and (c) Demonstrate a high standard of technical training and experience. And Must demonstrate experience of fostering and maintaining productive working relationships with government departments, EU and State agencies. Have a high level of technical competence and experience in translating policy, formulating, implementing and managing strategies, plans, studies or processes including stakeholder engagement. Must demonstrate a record of excellent project management skills resulting in successful outcomes. Must demonstrate the ability to simultaneously manage and co-ordinate multiple projects of differing scale, nature and complexity. Desirable Requirements: In addition to the level 8 Honours Degree qualification above, hold as desirable but not necessary, a post-graduate qualification in climate or environmental science or other relevant discipline and/or a qualification or certification in project management. Demonstrate an understanding of the aims and objectives of the Climate Action Regional Offices. Possess a good knowledge of local government functions, structures, services, and activities. Have a high level of IT competence, including database compilation, maintenance and analysis and have proven competence in statistical methods and data analysis and experience of data analysis software. Demonstrate knowledge and experience in adaptation and mitigation of sea level rise, coastal flooding, storms and groundwater and rural pluvial flooding. Please supply copies of any certificates, diplomas, or degrees you may have with the application form. Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. Particulars of Employment The Post The post is whole time (i.e., 35 hours per week) and appointment is a whole-time temporary post. Driving Licence Applicants should at the date of applying hold a full valid Irish/EU licence, for Class B vehicles, or a licence acceptable to NDLS for transfer to full Irish licence (Link below). They must be a competent driver and shall drive a car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. The council must be indemnified on their insurance. https://www.ndls.ie/help/faq.html#exchange-of-foreign-driving-licences Location Kildare County Council reserves the right to assign the successful candidates to any premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. The person appointed will be required to report to their place of work by their own means of transport and at their own expense. Working Hours The current working hours are 35 hours per week Mondays to Fridays (rotas operate for lunchtime opening). Kildare County Council also has a flexi time system in operation, details of which are available from the Human Resources Section. The Council reserves the right to alter your hours of work from time to time. You may be required to work overtime on various occasions. All hours of work will be subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time Act (Regulations) 2001. Probationary Period of Employment Where a person is permanently appointed to Kildare County Council, the following provisions shall apply: a) there shall be a period after appointment takes effect, during which such a person shall hold the position on probation; b) such period shall be twelve months, but the Chief Executive may, at their discretion, extend such period; c) such a person shall cease to hold the position at the end of the period of probation, unless during this period the Chief Executive has certified that the service is satisfactory; d) the period at (a) above may be terminated on giving one weeks’ notice as per the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts; e) there will be assessments during the probationary period. Remuneration €59,658 per annum to €79,209 per annum (maximum) €81,706 per annum (LSI 1) (after 3 years satisfactory service at maximum) €82,929 per annum (LSI 2) (after 6 years satisfactory service at maximum) On appointment, successful candidates will be placed on the first point of the salary scale. Appointment to a higher point of the salary scale may apply to candidates employed elsewhere in the public service, subject to verification of service history. Remuneration is paid fortnightly by PayPath directly to the employee’s nominated bank account. The current wage pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, e.g., P.A.Y.E. and P.R.S.I. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance, and/or conduct are not satisfactory.
Administrator
Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions. We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again. We deliver our clients’ visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection. At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realise their vision of themselves. We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential. Key Responsibilities of the Role: Mercury is an equal opportunities employer .
Security Personnel
Main purpose of the role: Purpose of this role is to provide support to Store Management and colleagues in all aspects of the Security function. The ideal candidate will have/be: Previous experience within a retail security role Hold a current PSA Security Guard License is essential Excellent communication and customer service skills Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative; Protect the Store€,,s assets Assist the Store Owner/Manager in preventing loss of stock/theft within the store Ensure that the Store is a safe environment for customers and employees Key holding responsibilities to include opening/closing of the Store Carry out routine spot checks on waste, deliveries, closing stock, refunds, voids and employees Carry out investigation work, when required Monitor CCTV records
