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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 Social Care Worker to join our team in Respite Services Carlow / Kilkenny. Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: Full time / Part time Salary Scale: €39,160 - €54,746 pro rata per annum Annual Leave Entitlement: 30 pro rata per annum 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 Carlow/Kilkenny Children’s respite service provides services to children within the Carlow/Kilkenny area. Enable Ireland respite services are committed to working in partnership with service users and families in the planning, delivery and evaluation of all services. Kilcar House provides planned short-term respite care, both day and night, where children will be grouped together by age and interest. Our staffing levels compliment the health and social care needs of the children attending respite. See Job Description for full details. The successful candidate will have: Essential Criteria: Candidates must:- · Hold professional registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. · Have experience of working with children disabilities and their families. · Possess a full, clean, manual driving licence with access to own transport. · Be currently eligible to work in the State. · Have experience and knowledge of the role of a key worker. · Have experience of delivering personal care. · Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the role. · On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. · Knowledge of Enable Ireland. · Good understanding of Social Model of Disability. · Understanding of HIQA regulations, standards and registration process. · Awareness of safeguarding issues. The post holder will demonstrate an ability to:- · Support service users in a range of activities. · Experience developing personal plans. · Have an understanding of the concept of equal opportunities and how this relates to children with a disability. · Maintain accurate written records and reports in accordance with professional guidelines. · Good knowledge of child protection & child development. · Have appropriate IT skills eg. Word/ excel. · Understand relevant legislation and professional standards to ensure compliance with best practice. · Ability to demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality. · Have experience in contributing to the development of personal plans. · Experience of engaging in professional supervision. · Develop and promotes good interpersonal relationships with the Service Owners and their families. · Ability to communicate at all levels within the service. Disseminate information appropriately in a clear manner. · Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. · Commitment to working in partnership with parents/carers and children. · Disseminates information appropriately in a clear manner. · Ability to work collaboratively with others and use own initiative when indicated. · Actively participate in team meetings. · Flexible, adaptable and open to change. · Demonstrate a proactive approach to overall performance. · Demonstrate innovation and creativity. · Willingness to embrace service development and change. Desirable Criteria: · Manual handling qualification. · First aid qualification. · Experience of working with children and families in a community based setting. · Demonstrate strong organisational ability. · Have developed ethical awareness for best practice. · Experience developing quality systems. 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: Friday 10th July 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
Staff
We are looking to hire hire Full Time and Part Time Staff in our Kilkenny Store. Become a member of Ireland's leading Golf Retailer and work with the best brands in golf. Retail experience essential Golf knowledge essential Custom fitting experience beneficial but not essential Enjoy working as part of a team Customer service skills Computer skills Merchandising skills Stock Management Strong work ethic Full systems training will be provided. Salary - Based on experience, discussed at interview To apply, please email CV to tara.delaney@mcguirksgolf.com
Graduate Management Trainee
Overview We’re Enterprise Mobility. A family-owned, global mobility leader with a $39 billion turnover, nearly 90,000 team members, and operations in 95 countries. Led by CEO Chrissy Taylor, the third generation of the Taylor family, we’re built on a legacy that gives us the stability to focus on the long-term success of our people, our customers and our business. Why join the Graduate Management Training Programme? As a Graduate Management Trainee, you'll have the freedom and support to explore your leadership potential - and the opportunity to become a branch manager in one of our retail operations in as little as two years. In fact, most of our senior leaders began their careers in this very role - including our current CEO. From day one, we’ll invest in you. You’ll be in a supportive environment where you’ll take on real responsibilities and gain invaluable hands-on experience in customer service, sales, marketing, finance, operations, and more. We work hard and reward hard work Your work will be recognised with performance-based incentives and opportunities for continued promotion. Our unique promote-from-within culture means you can keep your career moving forward without having to change organisations. Award-winning training and development Whether you’re building on existing strengths or developing new ones, your growth is our priority. Through classroom learning, on-the-job training, and mentorship, you’ll have the tools and support to take the next step – and the one after that. Our doors are open As a Graduate Management Trainee, your experience at Enterprise Mobility will be as unique as you because you shape who we are as much as we shape your skills, path and potential. We pride ourselves on opening our doors to a variety of voices, giving way to an experience that’s both inclusive and that inspires diversity of thought. Responsibilities From your very first day, you’ll be trusted with real responsibility and exposed to all areas of our business. You’ll develop skills in: Customer Service: deliver exceptional experiences by confidently handling reservations, resolving enquiries, and building rapport with a diverse range of customers. Sales and Marketing: connect with local business partners, grow your network and develop lasting relationships. Financial Control and Profitability: understand the financial mechanics of a successful business, including cost control and interpreting profit and loss statements. Operations and Logistics: learn how to manage a fleet, plan strategically, and drive performance. Leadership and Development: take the lead in mentoring, training, and developing your own team - with the opportunity to manage and promote others as you grow. Qualifications CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Assistant Store Manager
EZ Living Furniture are looking to recruit a competent & enthusiastic Assistant Store Manager with a strong retail sales background to join & lead our dynamic team in our Kilkenny Store. This challenging and rewarding position involves supporting a team of sales people in reaching and exceeding both personal and company targets, while ensuring all day-to-day activities required for the smooth running and development of our store are completed. The successful candidate will have a proven sales ability, coupled with excellent organisational and communication skills, along with a genuine desire to deliver a first-rate customer experience. Duties & Responsibilities:
Clerical Officer
JOB REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Minimum Eligibility Requirements are the minimum requirements required for the position and are set out by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for administrative and technical/engineering grades. For outdoor grades and some specialised grades, the minimum eligibility requirements are set out by Kilkenny County Council Human Resources Department in consultation with the relevant Line Manager, as they are not set centrally by the Department. Applicants will be required to submit scanned images of documentation to establish that they meet the following minimum eligibility criteria: CHARACTER Applicants shall be of good character. HEALTH Each applicant must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Minimum Eligibility Requirements are the minimum requirements required for the position and are set out by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for administrative and technical/engineering grades. Applicants will be required to submit scanned images of documentation to establish that they meet the following minimum eligibility criteria: Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of the completed application form: As of 25 March 2019, the weekly Contributory State Pension rate is €248.30. The normal retirement age under this scheme is the same age at which a person can claim the Contributory State Pension. The minimum age for receipt of this pension is 66 years. There is a compulsory retirement age of 70 years.
Substitute Musician Educators
Job Description Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) invites applications for inclusion on the Music Generation - Music Educator Substitute Panel. Please note:
Administration Assistant
Who We Are: Aurora provides residential and day services for adults with Intellectual Disabilities in a community-based setting. Aurora has a highly trained and dedicated staff of more than 300 health-care professionals catering to the needs of 72 adults with Intellectual Disabilities. Aurora is the national leader in the de-congregation process with full-service reconfiguration to a Supported Self-Directed Living model. Aurora’s vision is to develop this service further and to be the national centre of excellence and the ‘Employer of choice’ within the sector. The role of the Administration Assistant is to provide administrative support across the organisation including but not limited to creating reports, taking minutes, updating spreadsheets, filing, sending correspondence, filling out forms, scanning documents, making and taking phone calls, carry out audits and perform additional duties as required. The person appointed to this post should be flexible in their approach to service provision and should have the ability to work as a member of any team Experience / Skills /Competencies /Knowledge: Excellent Administration and Organisational skills
Sales Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. Interact with each customer with great pride, passion and care and inspire shoppers through knowledge and expertise. The ideal candidate will have/be: 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 Customer driven Previous customer service experience is an advantage. Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Show a positive attitude and take responsibility for ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Merchandise shelves, ensuring that all areas of the store are presented to the highest standard Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Customer Engagement Advisor
Are you driven by great conversations, meaningful customer interactions, and achieving results? Do you enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment where no two days are the same—and where your development genuinely matters? If so, we’d love to hear from you. Vhi are hiring talented individuals to join our Consumer Sales and Customer Care teams, supporting customers with their private health insurance needs. From day one, you’ll be at the heart of the customer experience—handling inbound calls from new and existing customers and providing expert guidance across a broad range of health insurance products. Once you’ve completed onboarding, you’ll unlock exciting opportunities to expand your skillset across Sales, Email, and Live Chat, giving you variety, growth, and long‑term career potential. 📍 Training: Fully on‑site 🏠 After training: Flexible hybrid and on‑site working model What we offer As a member of the Vhi team, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, which includes: Competitive salary with an annual bonus Membership of DC pension scheme Health insurance for you and your family Income protection in the event of illness Hybrid working model Ongoing training and development Onsite restaurant and free parking Sports and social club APA Qualifications paid for along with support and training provided during the exam cycle. What will you do Answer inbound calls from new and existing customers Provide high‑quality sales and customer service support Build trust, rapport, and engaging customer relationships Identify customer needs and recommend suitable health insurance options Manage inbound sales enquiries, including new business and policy renewals Meet individual targets while maintaining excellent service standards Accurately use multiple IT systems in a fast‑paced environment Work collaboratively with team members and internal departments Work one Saturday in every four, across a range of shift patterns What will you need to be successful 🎓 Education & Experience A third‑level qualification or 1–2 years’ experience in a sales or customer service role APA (CIP or Dip PMI) qualification, or willingness to complete it Strong IT skills and confidence working across multiple systems 🤝 Skills & Attributes Customer‑focused with a passion for sales and service excellence Comfortable working in a target‑driven, fast‑paced environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Resilient and confident when handling complex customer queries Strong attention to detail and accuracy Self‑motivated, flexible, and a team player Demonstrated alignment with Vhi Values Ready to start your journey? Apply now. This is a CF3, CF4 & CF5 role in line with central bank requirements. Sustainability At Vhi, we believe that the health of people and the health of the planet are interconnected. That’s why we’re on a journey towards an integrated model of healthcare that puts people and the planet at its heart. Our Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility At Vhi, we are on a continuous journey to build an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations at every stage of the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities, neurodivergence, or medical conditions. If you require an accommodation, please contact recruitment@vhi.ie, and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch via email. Any information you provide will be treated confidentially within the recruitment team and used solely for the purpose of determining and providing appropriate accommodations during the application and recruitment process. Vhi is an equal opportunities employer
Customer Assistant
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. Customer obsessed, high energy and love learning every day? If that sounds like you, earn €460+ per week as a Customer Assistant on our standard 30 hour contract.You’ll work across different shift times, on varied tasks and with different colleagues.What does a normal day* as a Customer Assistant look like? (*there’s no such thing as ‘normal’ in retail but we’ve tried our best!)As a Customer Assistant you are required to sell alcohol, therefore you must be 18 or over to work in our store. Shift Patterns: • Morning shift: Starting at 5am or 6am with your team, you’ll be getting our award-winning products fully stocked on the shop floor and our delicious bakery products ready for our customers to enjoy by opening time so they can Go Full Lidl! • Middle shift: Starting mid-morning or early afternoon, you’ll make sure our stores are spotlessly clean, well presented and our products remain fresh, all while helping customers with queries on the shop floor and working on tills to minimise till queues• Late shift: From your start time in the afternoon, you’ll make sure our customers experience is top class by serving them with a smile while on the tills, restocking missing items and getting the store ready for the next day What you'll do • Interacting with the customer in a pleasant, friendly and helpful manner• Ensuring stock loss controls are followed in all areas of the store • Maintaining store and external cleanliness and hygiene standards• Following freshness and rotation principles• Ensuring all waste is managed correctly• Assisting in the stock count process What you'll need • A can-do attitude and excellent customer service skills• The willingness to go the extra mile for our customers• To be responsible and reliable• To enjoy working in a fast-paced, varied environment• A good team player• Preferably, previous experience in a customer facing role but this is not essential provided you have the right attitude What you'll receive We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl Year 1 • Basic Rate €15.40• €19.25 (Unsocial Hours) • €23.10 (Overtime/Sundays) • €30.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 2 • Basic Rate €16.20 • €20.25 (Unsocial Hours) • €24.30 (Overtime/Sundays) • €32.40 (Bank Holiday) Year 3 • Basic Rate €16.90 • €21.13 (Unsocial Hours) • €25.35 (Overtime/Sundays) • €33.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 4 • Basic Rate €17.90 • €22.38 (Unsocial Hours) • €26.85 (Overtime/Sundays) • €35.80 (Bank Holiday) Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
