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Job Purpose Summary This role will support the Purchasing Support & Inventory Team by undertaking various Administrative Tasks, within the Purchasing Process, to help maintain inventory levels. Role Responsibilities • Processing of purchase orders to vendors using SAP ERP, ensuring accuracy and in compliance with internal sign-off processes and vendor requirements. • Communication with vendors to ensure swift and accurate fulfilment of the PO. • Liaising with stakeholders to ensure all parties are aligned around pricing and stock availability. • Ensure financial charges and incoterms are compliant with the company’s and the vendor’s requirements and expectations. • Support with maintaining accurate master data and pricing • Respond to queries on the shared inbox in Teamwork Desk within agreed timelines • Processing of stock transfers between CMS plants and liaising with the relevant warehouses Additional Responsibilities Skills & Personal Attributes Skills & Abilities • Excellent attention to detail • Strong communication skills to manage direct relationships with vendors and sales teams • Ability to multi-task and understand several vendor procedures • Good work ethic with the ability to work to deadline and under pressure • Ability to work as part of a team liaising with your colleagues to ensure all tasks are carried out • Flexible with time and adaptable to change Experience & Knowledge • Good Excel skills a distinct advantage • SAP and/or Qlik experience preferable • Some understanding of supply chain Key Traits CMS believes that a diverse and inclusive workforce enriches and is integral to the success of our company. We value diverse opinions and perspectives, and therefore welcome candidates from all backgrounds including but not limited to, ethnicity, gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, sexual orientation and neuro-diversity.
Part Qualified/Qualified Accountant
FDC Group is a fast growing, multi-disciplined professional services provider. Established in 1973, with headquarters in Cork and 40+ office locations nationwide, we offer a range of Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Agri-Consultancy, Financial and Business Advisory to a diversified portfolio of almost 30,000 clients. We are seeking to hire aPart Qualified/ Qualified Accountantin our Claremorris, Co. Mayo office. Responsibilities:
Verification Officer
Company Description SGS is the world's leading Inspection, Verification, Testing and Certification company. We are recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 93,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world. We deliver global service with local expertise, to market leading clients across 10 different industries worldwide. Job Description We are looking to recruit a Verification Officer to work in our Castlebar NDLS Centre on a Part Time hours Fixed Term Contract. This Agent Network is part of the National Driver Licence Service which SGS Ireland is delivering on behalf of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Reporting to the Regional Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
Visitor and Security Officer
The National Museum of Ireland (NMI) is seeking applications from suitable candidates to fill the post of Visitor and Security Officer (Clerical Officer Level) in National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park, Co Mayo. This is a Full-Time Permanent position. This position will be filled by open competitive interviews. Job Title Visitor and Security Officer (VSO) (Clerical Officer Level). Location The post-holder will be based in the National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park, Co Mayo or any other National Museum of Ireland site as may be designated from time to time by the Director for the performance of duties. The Visitor and Security Officer may be required to travel to any of the Museum’s sites. Reporting to The successful candidate will report to the Facilities Officer (Front of House). Job Purpose To provide the day-to-day service to visitors and to provide health and safety and security services at the National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park, Co Mayo. Duties and Responsibilities General The post holder will work as part of the Visitor and Security Officer team. The Visitor and Security Officer team work cooperatively with the Cleaning, Security, Retail, Education, Commercial and Collections teams in NMI when delivering Visitor Experience, Security and Health and Safety Services. Visitor Services As a member of the VSO team and in cooperation with other front of house teams, the role holder will provide the following services: • Providing the visitor with information and assistance so as to enrich the visitor experience at NMI sites. • Distribute floor plans, education and other information materials to visitors. • In cooperation with the cleaning team prepare gallery spaces for the visiting public e.g. ensure lights, IT equipment are operating. • In cooperation with the Curatorial, Marketing, Education and Commercial teams ensure the smooth running of events. • Report any maintenance/cleaning issues to the Facilities Officer. • Any other duties appropriate to the role. Security Services As a member of the VSO team, the role holder will provide the following services: • Operating NMI security procedures and practices e.g. dealing with security incidents. • Operate security equipment and carry out equipment checks. This will include working in NMI security rooms and operating CCTV and alarm systems. • Supervision of contractors and service providers. • Record and report incidents. • Record and report system/equipment faults to the Facilities Officer. • Any other duties appropriate to the role. Health and Safety Services As a member of the VSO team, the role holder will provide the following services: • Operate health and safety procedures and practices. • Participate in practice fire evacuations. • Be gallery fire marshals. • Carry out and record safety and equipment checks. • Be first aiders. • Report incidents and issues to the Facilities Officer. • Be part of the Museum’s emergency response as appropriate. • Any other duties appropriate to the role. Operations As a member of the VSO team, the role holder will: • Adhere to rosters/schedules. • Provide cover and support to members of the Visitor Services team at other NMI sites as required. Contribute to developing NMI and information exchange The role holder will input and contribute to the development of NMI strategy, policies, procedures and practices by: • Attending staff meetings. • Attending NMI development events. • Cooperate with the introduction of new technologies, systems and procedures. Training and Development • Attend and participate in training courses for example, First Aid, Defibrillators, visitor/customer service, ICT and other training as deemed appropriate to the role and the personal development of the role holder. Person Specification Essential Requirements • Experience in delivering excellent customer services working with a diverse range of customers with varied needs. Ability to anticipate customer needs and resolve customer requirements. • Experience in delivering security services and health and safety services either as a principal duty of a role or as an element of a role. • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both spoken and written and an ability to work as a member of a team. • A commitment to personal development; a willingness to undertake training and acquire new skills. • Flexible approach to work. • Be suitable on the grounds of character. Candidates are required to provide details of at least two referees. • Be fully competent and available to undertake the duties attached to the position. • Hold ECDL certificate or equivalent. Desirable (but not essential) • Experience in using security and safety or other ICT based systems. • Experience in delivering visitor services in the cultural sector. • Proficiency in the Irish Language. Persons seeking appointment to this post will be required to demonstrate the following competencies associated with the post of Visitor and Security Officer (Clerical Officer Level). The semi-structured interviews will be underpinned by these competencies: Teamwork Information Management/Processing Delivery of Results Customer Service & Communication Skills Specialist Knowledge, Expertise & Self Development Drive & Commitment to Public Service Values Selection Process In the event that the number of applications received significantly exceeds that required to fill existing and anticipated future vacancies over the lifetime of the panel, the National Museum of Ireland may implement a shortlisting process to select a number of candidates to be invited to interview on the basis of the information contained in their application. This is not to suggest that other candidates are necessarily unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the job, rather that on this occasion there are some candidates who are, on the basis of the information provided, better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. The National Museum of Ireland does not reimburse the cost of travel to interview. Citizenship Requirements Eligible Candidates must be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (c) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or (d) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or (e) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of and resident in an EEA member state or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. To qualify candidates must meet one of the citizenship criteria above by the date of any job offer. Note in respect of UK citizens: The recently concluded EU/UK Brexit negotiations have confirmed that the longstanding Common Travel Area Agreement between the UK and Ireland remains unchanged post-Brexit. Accordingly, UK citizens remain eligible to work and reside in Ireland without restriction and, as such, to make an application to compete for this competition where they meet all other qualifying eligibility criteria. Further information regarding the Common Travel Area is available here. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees under the Scheme are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010) The Department of Health Circular 7/2010 dated 1 November 2010 introduced a Targeted Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) Scheme and Voluntary Redundancy Schemes (VRS). It is a condition of the VER scheme that persons availing of the scheme will not be eligible for re-employment in the public health sector or in the wider Public Service or in a body wholly or mainly funded from public funds. The same prohibition on re-employment applies under the VRS, except that the prohibition is for a period of 7 years, after which time any re-employment will require the approval of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. People who availed of either of these schemes are not eligible to compete in this competition. Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform letter dated 28th June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1st June 2012, a Collective Agreement which had been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Public Services Committee of the ICTU in relation to ex-gratia Redundancy Payments to Public Servants. It is a condition of the Collective Agreement that persons availing of the agreement will not be eligible for re-employment in the public service by any public service body (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009–2011) for a period of 2 years from termination of the employment. Thereafter the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform will be required prior to re-employment. People who availed of this scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility) and the Minister’s consent will have to be secured prior to employment by any public service body. 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. Pay €596.11 - €928.12 per week Annual Leave Annual leave will be 24 working days a year rising to 25 working days per year after 5 years completed service and to 26 working days per year after 10 years’ service. This leave is on the basis of a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. Hours of Attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time in line with central agreements but will amount to not less than 43.25 gross hours per week (35 net hours per week). Attendance is rostered on a five (5) days over seven (7) day basis. You will agree to co-operate in assisting NMI to maintain accurate records of your working hours for the purpose of Section 25 of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997. Duties You will be required to perform any duties which may be assigned to you from time to time as appropriate to the position. The position will be whole-time, and you will not be connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties. You 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. Uniform Visitor & Security Officers (VSO) are required to wear an official uniform, which will be provided. General The appointment is subject to the Civil Service Regulation Acts 1956 to 1996, the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and any other Act for the time being in force relating to the civil service. The appointee will be subject to the National Museum’s policies in respect of Code of Standards and Behaviour. Superannuation and Retirement The successful candidate will be offered the appropriate superannuation terms and conditions as prevailing in the National Museum of Ireland at the time of being offered an appointment. In general, and except for candidates who have worked in a pensionable (non-single scheme terms) public service job in the 26 weeks prior to appointment (see paragraph d below), this means being offered appointment based on membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (“Single Scheme”). Key provisions attaching to membership of the Single Scheme are as follows: a. Pensionable Age The minimum age at which pension is payable is 66 (rising to 67 and 68) in line with State Pension age changes. b. Retirement Age Scheme members must retire at the age of 70. c. Pension Abatement • If the appointee was previously employed in the Civil Service and is in receipt of a pension from the Civil Service, normal abatement rules will apply. However, if the appointee was previously employed in the Civil Service and awarded a pension under voluntary early retirement arrangements (other than the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement (ISER) or the Department of Health Circular 7/2010 VER/VRS which, as indicated above, renders a person ineligible for the competition) the entitlement to that pension will cease with effect from the date of reappointment. Special arrangements will, however, be made for the reckoning of previous service given by the appointee for the purpose of any future superannuation award for which the appointee may be eligible. • If the appointee was previously employed in the Civil Service or in the Public Service, please note that the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 includes a provision which extends abatement of pension for all Civil and Public Servants who are re-employed where a Public Service pension is in payment. This provision to apply abatement across the wider public service came into effect on 1 November 2012. This may have pension implications for any person appointed to this position who is currently in receipt of a Civil or Public Service pension or has a preserved Civil or Public Service pension which will come into payment during his/her employment in this position.
Clerical Officer
An Overview of An Garda Síochána An Garda Síochána: Ag Coinneáil Daoine Sábháilte – Keeping People Safe An Garda Síochána is the national police and security service of Ireland, comprised of approximately 14,000 Garda Members, 3,400 Garda Staff and 350 Garda Reserves. With a dual role and responsibility for the provision of policing services, and protecting the security of the State, An Garda Síochána is committed to delivering a responsive, effective and efficient service, that meet the needs of our communities. The organisation was established over 100 years ago at the inception of the state, and has a proud history of delivering community policing. In order to build upon this strong foundation, An Garda Síochána must continue to evolve, responding as a modern police and security service to the changing face of crime, vulnerability, population and citizen expectation. An Garda Síochána is charged with delivering on the key commitments made within the Programme for Government. In support of such, the organisation is growing at scale, with the effective use of Garda resources and capabilities as a key focus area. An Garda Síochána has delivered on a significant organisational transformation programme including the introduction of cutting-edge technology, new methods of working and the biggest change to its structure in its history. The introduction of a Garda Board is supporting the organisation in becoming more agile and adaptive, while a new Policing and Community Safety Authority is supporting the effective provision and continuous improvement of policing services. These developments and more mean it is a particularly exciting time to join An Garda Síochána and the organisation is determined to recruit the best talent to help deliver its ambitious programme of work. An Garda Síochána seeks to employ permanent Clerical Officers and Temporary Clerical Officers nationwide in An Garda Síochána. Following the completion of the competition, a panel will be established, which will remain in place for 2 years from the date it is first created. The responsibilities of the Clerical Officers may vary depending on the assigned department within An Garda Síochána. The role encompasses a range of administrative and operational support tasks, contributing to the efficient delivery of services across the organisation. Responsibilities Where probation is suspended, An Garda Síochána will notify you 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, a serving member of Garda staff in An Garda Síochána immediately prior to their appointment from this competition, the issue of reversion will normally arise. In the event of reversion, an employee will return to a vacancy in their former grade. Hours of attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to on average not less than 41 hours 15 minutes gross including lunch breaks, or 35 hours net per 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 their duties subject to the limits set down in the working time regulations. The Organisation of Working Time Act The terms of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 will apply, where appropriate, to this employment. Headquarters Headquarters will be such as may be designated from time to time by the Head of the Department/organisation. When required to travel on official duty the appointee will be paid appropriate travelling expenses and subsistence allowances, subject to rates to be advised per the Garda Staff Handbook. Duties The employee will be required to perform any duties appropriate to the position which may be assigned from time to time. The employee may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties or conflict with their role. Annual Leave The annual leave allowance for this position is 22 days rising to 23 days after 5 years’ service, 24 days after 10 years’ service, 25 days after 12 years’ service and 26 days after 14 years’ service. This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave, is based on a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. The annual leave for the temporary positions will be on a pro rata basis. Sick Leave Pay during properly certified sick leave will apply in accordance with the provisions of An Garda Síochána Sick Leave Policy. Where an employee is eligible for Illness Benefit (IB), they must comply with the procedures for claiming IB from the Department of Social Protection and must confirm that they have mandated the IB payment directly to An Garda Síochána. Failure to do so may result in an overpayment. Superannuation and Retirement The successful candidate will be offered the appropriate superannuation terms and conditions as prevailing in An Garda Síochána at the time of being offered an appointment. In general, an appointee who has never worked in the Public Service will be offered an appointment based on membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (“Single Scheme”). Full details of the Scheme are at www.singlepensionscheme.gov.ie . Where the appointee has worked in a pensionable (non-Single Scheme terms) public service job in the 26 weeks prior to appointment or is currently on a career break or special leave with/without pay different terms may apply. The pension entitlement of such appointees will be established in the context of their public service employment history.
Principal Emergency Control Operator
The Role This is a competition for the position of Principal Emergency Control Operator with the West Region Communications Centre (WRCC), Mayo County Council. A panel may be created, and appointments may be made on a fixed term or permanent basis. The successful candidate will be assigned to WRCC (West Regional Communications Centre) at Fire Brigade HQ, Mayo County Council. WRCC is primarily responsible for the receipt of Emergency Fire Service calls and the despatch of Fire Appliances and other resources within the West Region of all counties in Connacht and Donegal. The WRCC may have to take Emergency Fire Service calls for other regions as deemed necessary by Management. The Principal Emergency Control Operator, while working under the direction of the Regional Control Centre Manager, has a key role in carrying out operations and administrative responsibilities. This involves, inter alia, the supervision of personnel, training, preparation of budget estimates, the Management and administration of quality control policies, etc. Each Candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms have: (a) Obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher and Ordinary Level, in five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme or Applied Leaving Cert. and have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in Higher Level (or Honours) papers in three subjects in that examination (or two subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics) Or National Council for Vocational Awards – Level 2 Or have passed an examination of at least equivalent standard as listed above (b) A minimum of 5 years satisfactory experience of working in a communications centre/call taking and dispatch environment. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This employment is whole-time and on the basis of a 39 hour 5 day week. The employment may also include requirement to perform on-call duties as part of WRCC Rostered Senior Officer (RSO) duty. The Council may change the duty system, and it may vary RSO duties from time to time as operations require. Persons employed shall be required to work irregular hours including weekends, Bank and Public Holidays and undertake such overtime as considered necessary from time to time by the Council. A panel will be formed from which permanent and temporary appointments may be made. 2. The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The holder of the position shall pay to the Local Authority any fees or other monies (other than inclusive salary) payable to or received by such holder by virtue of the position or in respect of services, which are required by or under any enactment to perform. SALARY SCALE: €55,245.45 - €56,963.30 – €58,683.47 - €60,406.00 - €62,141.35 - €64,163.81 - €66,194.41. The starting pay for new entrants will be at the minimum of the scale and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Plus:- Rostered Senior Officer Allowance for on-call duties where applicable. 3. The duties of the post are to give to the local authority, and a) such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive, for the purposes of the Local Government Acts 2001 and 2014, is Chief Executive, and b) to any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority, or by any of the authorities or bodies mentioned in subparagraph (a) of this paragraph under the general direction and supervision of the Chief Executive or such other employee as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate services of an executive, administrative or management nature as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties to exercise such powers, functions and duties as may be delegated to him / her by the Chief Executive from time to time, including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body. The post holder will, if required, act for an employee of a higher level if qualified to do so. The following are among the principal duties envisaged: General : 1. The monitoring of and evaluation of operational performance on the assigned operational shifts and reporting on same to the Centre Manager. 2. Involvement in the design, management and implementation of any evaluation processes implemented in the Regional Communications Centre. 3. General Administrative Duties for the Centre Manager. 4. Maintaining own operational abilities to the standard required of the Regional Communications Centre. Substitution Role – ongoing Emergency Control Operator training and operational duty in emergency situations. 5. Provide Operational cover for the Control Room including during nights and weekends when requested by Senior Management. 6. Liaising with other Fire Service agencies or outside agencies in relation to the development of the Regional Communications Centre and Fire Service as required. 7. Ensure full implementation of Performance Management Development System. Training Duties : 1. Designing, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating all training programmes in the Regional Communications Centre and reporting on same to the Centre Manager. 2. Administration of assigned Budgets relating to the implementation of training in the Regional Communications Centre and reporting on same to the Centre Manager. 3. Instructing on internal and external training programs as required. 4. The design, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all training programs provided by the Regional Communications Centre to other Fire Authorities and reporting on same to the Centre Manager. 5. The training, instruction and evaluation of all new staff members 6. The training, instruction and evaluation of existing staff. Finance: 1. Preparing annual estimates and administering day to day expenditure including the processing of invoices, liaising with Mayo County Council Finance Department and reporting on same as required. 2. Liaising with suppliers. 3. Monitoring of annual budget, capital budgets and reporting on status to Senior Management. 4. The administration of Purchasing – Ordering of goods / services and reporting on same to the Centre Manager. 5. The administration and monitoring of Capital Expenditure and reporting on same to the Centre Manager. 6. Liaising with Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in relation to Capital Expenditure. Quality Control : 1. The Management and administration of quality control policies in the West Regional Communications Centre and reporting to Senior Management in relation to same. 2. The design, development and implementation of Quality Control procedures and processes within the West Regional Communications Centre and reporting to the Senior Management staff in relation to same. 3. Ensure that ISO9001:2015 Quality Management Standard accreditation is retained in WRCC. 4. Implement Internal Audit Programme as per internal Audit Schedule procedure. 1. Substitution Role – ongoing emergency control operator training and operational duty in emergency situations. Candidates for the post must demonstrate that they have competency and skills in the following areas. Application forms should include two practical examples which demonstrates these competencies. Interviews will be competency based and marks will be awarded under these skills sets. Delivering Results · Takes responsibility for the delivery of results and for bringing projects and tasks to completion in their area of operation. · Understanding of Local Government legislation, Local Government policy. Each candidate will be required to submit as references the names and addresses of two responsible persons to whom they are well known but not related. Candidates will be required to submit documentary evidence to the Local Authority in support of their application. As an employee of Mayo County Council, you will be assessed in terms of which Pension Scheme is applicable to you. You will become a member and contribute to the relevant scheme as outlined below: 1) Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority under the Single Public Service Pension Scheme will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration and 3% of pensionable remuneration. 2) Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority under the Local Government (superannuation) (consolidation) scheme, 1998 and who are liable to pay class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of State Pension Contributory payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). 3) Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority under the Local Government (superannuation) (consolidation) scheme, 1998 and who are liable to pay class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority under the Local Government (superannuation) (consolidation) scheme, 1998 may be required to contribute to the Dependants Pension Scheme. In order, to qualify for a pension, they must have served a minimum of two years (24 months) employment in an approved public body.
HR Graduate
The HR and Office Administrator Graduate will be a pivotal position associated with the successful day to day running of the office at Shaw Commercials, reporting directly into the Operations Manager. The HR and Office Administrator is responsible for providing high-level administrative support to ensure smooth daily office operations, manages external service providers, facilitates internal communications, and lead human resources administrative tasks. This is an ideal role for a HR Graduate or HR specialist at the early stages of their career. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. HR · Manage employee time and attendance using Timepoint system to ensure accuracy and compliance with all company polices. · Play a key role in the recruitment process, including portal management, active involvement in selection and interview process, managing all communications, together with issuance of heads of terms and contracts of employment. · Assist with the recruitment of overseas employees, residence applications as well as work permits. Managing correspondence with overseas recruits, including remote interviews etc. · Organize and coordinate the onboarding and induction process of new employees. · Assist with offboarding and exit interviews for leaving staff. · Facilitate the coordination of partnerships and relationships with colleges, scholarships, internships, work experience and placements. · Conduct reference checks as part of the recruitment process to verify candidate information. Office · Provide high-level administrative support to manage the day to day running of the office to include printing, scanning, opening mail, office supply inventory, sponsorship requests, company phones etc. · Coordinate and prepare internal and external meetings and bookings, conducting and coordinating similar requests. · Handle incoming calls, take messages, and manage all mail and correspondence efficiently. · Meet and greet, customer, vendors and visitors to the site. · Take care of booking accommodation, flights, and meetings when needed, making sure everything runs smoothly. · Ensure the coffee dock, canteen, meeting rooms, and general office areas are maintained to a high standard—clean, presentable, and well-stocked with necessary supplies such as refreshments and consumables. · Manage external providers for everyday workplace deliveries and services, including hygiene supplies, linen/mat exchanges, coffee machine maintenance, and general upkeep of shared areas. · Maintain all site notice boards to ensure they only have relevant and up to date information. · Create and distribute the communication of the our weekly updates to keep employees engaged and informed. · Collaborate with the team to support organizational projects or events as necessary. · Oversee the scheduling of first aid box checks and ensure timely ordering and replenishment of first aid supplies. · Assist in the organization of learning and development activities as required. · Perform other clerical tasks as needed.
Customer Service Administrator
Job Purpose Summary Customer Service Administrators are a critical part of CMS’s business, contributing to our success and have a global reach within CMS interacting with all our territories across the world. The actions (or lack of actions) taken by Administrators have a real impact on customer satisfaction and/or the profitability of CMS. They are responsible for dealing with queries from different platforms such as Amazon, eBay, eBay USA, Fitbit and the Netherlands, as well as actioning weekly stock reconciliations for Amazon, tracking shipments and cases, actoning product set ups and daily returns. They work closely with Warehouse Operations, Sales teams and Vendor Managers across the business. Our Platform Support Administrators are tasked to ensure that all queries are resolved to a high professional standard, in the most efficient manner possible. Role Responsibilities To respond to platform queries in a prompt and positive manner. Key Traits CMS believes that a diverse and inclusive workforce enriches and is integral to the success of our company. We value diverse opinions and perspectives, and therefore welcome candidates from all backgrounds including but not limited to, ethnicity, gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, sexual orientation and neuro-diversity.
Digital Marketing & Content Executive
A bit about the brand… Our founder Máire Hughes began weaving the story of Aran Woollen Mills in 1965, when she established the business to follow her passion for Irish craft, heritage and to provide employment locally in the West of Ireland. For three generations since that modest first step, the family business has grown to become Ireland’s largest Aran knitwear manufacturer. From Westport to the world, we are proud to be designled global leaders in the manufacturing of traditional and contemporary knitwear. For decades our trade customers have been inspired by our creativity, innovation and passion. Our garments are stylish, natural and sustainable — and most of all true to the heritage and history of Aran. Become part of our story.. The Role: Aran Woollen Mills have an exciting, fulltime opportunity for a Digital Marketing & Content Executive within our eCommerce and Marketing Department in Westport, Co Mayo. The role holder will report to the eCommerce and Brand Manager and work with the wider Aran Woollen Mills team in assisting with marketing campaigns and digital development across the business. This is a new role within the business and for the right person this will be a progressive role that a dynamic candidate can grow in and evolve with the business. Do you have a passion for speaking to an audience and engaging with customers across markets?... if so, this is the role for you. Core Responsibilities:
CHW Team Leader Community Living
Team Leader, Mayo Community Living HSE West & North West Community Services (Galway, Mayo & Roscommon) (Supplementary Panel) Job Specification & Terms and Conditions Job Title, Grade Code Team Leader (Social Care Leader), (Ceannaire Foirne (Ceannaire an Chúraim Shóisialta)) Mayo Community Living (Supplementary Panel) (Grade Code 3030) Remuneration The Salary scale for the post is: (as at 01/08/2025): €56,351; €57,569; €58,76; €62,032; €63,291; €64,540; €65,807 New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. As per HR Circular 012/25 Please note that previous experience working in the public service counts only where the individual was employed directly by the relevant Civil Service/Public Body. It does not apply for temporary assignments with those bodies while engaged as an agency worker and employed by a private sector employment agency. Exemptions can be found at the following link. HSE Guidelines on Terms and Conditions of Employment provides additional information. https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/guidelines-on-terms-and-conditions-of-employment/ Campaign Reference CHW110TL25 Closing Date Friday 24th October 2025 at 12 noon. Proposed Interview Date (s) Proposed interview dates will be indicated at a later stage. Candidates will normally be given at least two weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances. Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Location of Post There are currently two permanent, whole time Team Leader (Social Care Leader) posts available in Mayo Community Living, HSE West and North West Community Services. The bases are as follows: · Team Leader (Social Care Leader) Ballina Co Mayo · Team Leader (Social Care Leader) Swinford Co Mayo A supplementary panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Team Leader (Social Care Leader), Mayo Community Living, HSE West and North West Community Services (Galway, Mayo & Roscommon) from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration for the post of Team Leader (Social Care Leader) Mayo Community Living may be filled. Informal Enquiries Siobhan McAndrew Director of Services, Mayo Community Living Email : Siobhan.mcandrew@hse.ie Mobile: 087 6616900 Details of Service Mayo Community Living provides residential services to adults living with an Intellectual Disability in Co Mayo. The service has been established following a decongregation process and service improvement plan to support individuals under a social model of care. The service is based across a number of communities in County Mayo. The role will involve supporting people in their own home in all aspects of their life. Reporting Relationship The successful candidate will: · Report to the Area Manager · Be responsible for Social Care Workers / Nurses / Care Assistants Key working relationships As part of the role the post holder will engage with the individuals we support, their family representatives/ Ward of Court representatives / Decision Support Services representative/ Advocate/ GP, Occupational Therapy, Community Nursing team, Psychology, Psychiatry, Physiotherapy, Behaviour support Specialist and other professionals to ensure a person-centred multidisciplinary approach. As the role is a person in charge role the post holder will also engage with the HIQA regulator and caseholder of the designated centre Purpose of the Post The purpose of this role is to effectively manage services delivered to individuals in a variety of settings. To lead a team who support individuals in all aspects of their daily lives and in accordance with their evolving plans, to support them to lead a meaningful life. The post holder will be required to establish and maintain relationships with individuals with disabilities that are based on respect and equality to support people to direct their own lives. It is critical that when undertaking this work the post holder will do so in a manner that is consistent with the vision and mission of the service. Principle Duties and Responsibilities Working with Adults with Intellectual Disabilities The Team Leader (Social Care Leader) will: · Work closely with and report to the Area Manager or designated manager in the administration and management of the Service. · Take on the role of Person in Charge (PIC) or Person Participating in Management (PPIM) as required · Assist the Area Manager in all aspects of ensuring that the service is compliant with National Standards and Regulations. · Support the Area Manager in ensuring that all staff are aware and adhere to the policies, procedures and guidelines of the Service. · Report immediately to the Area Manager any incidents of poor practice or any matters that are prejudicial to the welfare of the service user. · Provide supervision and support to front line staff to assist them in their caring role. · Ensure accountability in service planning and delivery. · Chair and participate in staff meetings, as directed. · Post will involve working mixed shifts from designated shifts for office duties to regular day shifts, weekends, bank holidays and night duty shifts. · Participate in all aspects relating to day to day operations of the Service in providing a 24- hour supportive service for adults with intellectual disabilities in the community in line with the service vision and mission statements. · Ensure that accurate and concise records are maintained at all times including staff mandatory training records, planned and unplanned leave, duty rosters as required within the service. · Maintain appropriate links with family members and with relevant community services (Social Workers, General Practitioners, Liaison Nurses etc.). · Assist front line staff and Area Manager and members of the multidisciplinary team in the design, implementation and evaluation of Person Centred Plans (PCPs) for people who use the service. · Link with the multidisciplinary team in relation to the safe and appropriate management of challenging behaviour of the people who use the service and assist in the development review and evaluation of all plans relating to this. · Ensure all information relating to the people who use the service, their families, staff colleagues etc. is treated in a thoroughly professional manner, in accordance with the principles of confidentiality, data protection legislation and Freedom of Information. · Provide leadership and motivation which is conducive to good staff relations and effective work performance. · Attend and participate in Case Reviews and Multidisciplinary Team meetings as required. · Co-operate with external monitoring and statutory inspections and implement their recommendations. · Prepare and assist staff in preparing risk assessments, judgements and decisions based on the needs of the client, relevant facts, observable information, the quality of that information and the likely consequences of any actions taken / decisions made. · Participate in all training programmes as directed. · Promote the rights and responsibilities of each person within the service setting e.g. following complaints procedure guidelines. · Promote physical, emotional, social, cultural, ethnic, spiritual and religious welfare of each person who uses the service. · Participate in professional supervision. · Any other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Service, , Area Manager of his/her designated officer from time to time, having regard to service needs and changes together with full co-operation with assignment in a range of settings appropriate to service needs. Risk, Health & Safety The Team Leader (Social Care Leader) will: · Adhere to the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act (1989) policies and procedures and other relevant legislation. · Report any immediate concerns / incidents of questionable practice to the Manager or his / her designate. · Be familiar with Health Service Executive policies and procedures and ensure that such policies and procedures are strictly adhered to. · Be familiar with emergency procedures and know who to contact in an emergency. · Work in compliance with HIQA National Standards. · Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards. · Have a working knowledge of the Health Act 2007 (Care and support of residents in designated centres for persons (Children and Adults with Disabilities) Regulations 2013 S.I. No 367 of 2013. · As a mandated person under the Children First Act 2015 you will have a legal obligation to report child protection concerns at or above a defined threshold to TUSLA & to assist Tusla, if requested, in assessing a concern which has been the subject of a mandated report. Education, Training & Professional Development The Team Leader (Social Care Leader) will: · Contribute to the development of the team in light of the purpose and function of the service. · Provide induction to new staff; guiding them on best practice in conjunction with the Area Manager / Service Manager. · Participate in regular professional supervision and the supervision of staff as required. · Participate in further training and development as required. · Engage in reflective and evidence based practice. · Keep abreast of current legislation and current professional knowledge. · Be responsible for own health and wellbeing in order to carry out the duties of the role / is committed to managing own work / life balance. Administration and Accountability The Team Leader (Social Care Leader) will: · Ensure that adequate staffing levels are present at all times; ensuring that staff are deployed in the most effective manner, delegating responsibilities as appropriate. · Manage, develop and support staff, individually and as a team, including induction, probation, supervisory support and training. Ensure that handover is completed efficiently and effectively · Monitor the interactions between staff and clients and ensure that any concerns are discussed with the Area Manager and addressed accordingly. · Assist in the administration and day-to-day operation of the service; assume responsibility for various operational functions as designated from time to time by the Manager or his/her designate. · Attend team meetings and report to the Area Manager on matters affecting the delivery of service. · Be accountable for any money spent on behalf of the HSE during the course of duty. · Make written and verbal reports to the Area Manager on a regular basis on the progress of development of people who use the service. · Prepare reports for and participate in strategy meetings ensuring that all records relating to those meetings are maintained to a high standard as appropriate / required. · Assist in the preparation of policies and procedures required to ensure high standards of care and the implementation of same. · Be responsible for decision making when on shift and in the absence of the Area Manager as appropriate; which will include accepting overall responsibility for the service setting. · Provide cover for the Area Manager or his / her designate in their absence. · Work duty rosters as required, including weekends, public holidays and night duty etc. · Participate in all aspects relating to day to day operations of the service, including providing personal care and support to people who use the service as required. · Be punctual and precise in maintaining time sheets/e roster/ annual leave cards. · Participate in on call duties where it applies. · Carry out any other duties that may be assigned from time to time. · Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience etc. (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the campaign: (i) Hold Professional registration or be eligible for registration on Social Care Workers Register maintained by Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. See list of recognised Social Care qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ (see Note 2** below) OR (ii) Have a Schedule 3 qualification. See list of recognised Schedule 3 qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/registration/registration-requirements/approved-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications.html (see note 1&2 below*) OR (iii) Have a comparable qualification recognised by Social Care workers Registration Board at CORU OR (iv) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (see note 3 below**), must submit proof of application for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by 30th November 2025. OR (v) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on Social Care Workers Register maintained By the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU before a contract of Employment can be issued AND (vi) A minimum of 3 years’ experience relevant to the role AND (b) Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of duties of the office 2. Annual Registration (i) On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU AND (ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of The annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC ) 3. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 4. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character Note 1* Schedule 3 Qualifications. This is a qualification listed in Schedule 3 of the Health and Social Care Professions Act 2005 for existing practitioners under Section 91. Candidates who hold Schedule 3 qualifications can apply to register with CORU during the two year period after the register opens up to the 30th November 2025. Once the transitional period is over - 30th November 2025, only qualifications approved by the Registration Board will be considered. Note 2* If your qualifications are not listed within criterion (i) and (ii) please contact CORU socialcare.workers@coru.ie Note 3* Under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 candidates are considered Section 91 applicants if they qualified before 30th November 2023 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years(or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), during the 5 year period prior to the Register opened on 30th November 2023. Post Specific Requirements · Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience of supporting people with disabilities to realise their potential as relevant to the role. · Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience of leading and managing a team as relevant to the role under Health Act 2007, including any additional training and/or qualifications achieved relevant to the role. Other requirements specific to the post · As this post may involve the driving of a HSE owned vehicle the successful candidate is required to hold a full unendorsed Drivers Licence category B for manual vehicles. Additional eligibility requirements: Citizenship requirements Eligible candidates must be: (i) EEA, Swiss, or British citizens OR (ii) Non-European Economic Area citizens with permission to reside and work in the State Read Appendix 2 of the Additional Campaign Information for further information on accepted Stamps for Non-EEA citizens resident in the State, including those with refugee status. To qualify candidates must be eligible by the closing date of the campaign. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Candidates must: Professional Knowledge / Experience · Sufficient professional knowledge to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role including but not limited to: o Awareness of policy, legislative and professional requirements to ensure an appropriate standard of service delivery (e.g. a working knowledge of the Children First Guidelines, Health Act 2007 (Care and support of residents in designated centres for persons (Children and Adults with Disabilities) Regulations 2013 S.I. No 367 of 2013, HIQA standards and requirements as related to the function of the role). o Knowledge of Person Centred Planning and working with key workers within the service in developing person centred care plans. o An understanding of the root causes of challenging behaviour and how best to respond to same. o An in-depth knowledge of life-span development. · Knowledge of risk assessment and the implementation of general risk assessments e.g. using Armidillo-S and the SSKAAT-R forensic risk assessments · An understanding of theory and practice in the delivery of care to the client group. · An understanding of therapeutic approaches relevant to the client group based on established best practice · Demonstrate knowledge or experience of Social Role Valorisation or SSDL (Supported Self Directed Living) · Demonstrate knowledge of Autistic Spectrum Disorders. · Demonstrate knowledge of Lámh training. · Demonstrate knowledge of Multi Element Behaviour Support and approaches used in the management of Challenging Behaviour. · Demonstrate knowledge and proven ability to interpret and apply legislation in the area of Disability Services. · Demonstrate knowledge of risk assessing and the implementation of general risk assessments. · Demonstrate knowledge of Medication Management. · Demonstrate experience in completion of HIQA notifications. · Demonstrate knowledge of completing incident/accident reports/investigations as per State Claims Agency requirement. · Demonstrate experience of managing aggression and potential aggression training. · Demonstrate sufficient awareness of policy, legislative and professional requirements to ensure an appropriate standard of service delivery (e.g. a working knowledge of the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults from abuse and HIQA standards and requirements as related to the function of the role). Planning and Managing Resources · Demonstrates evidence of effective planning and organising skills including awareness of resource management and importance of value for money. · Demonstrates an ability to manage deadlines and multi-task effectively as part of daily workload management · Foresees potential problems or competing priorities and takes appropriate action to ensure service standards don’t suffer / deadlines are met · Takes responsibility for the achievement of delivery targets by regularly monitoring, recording and reporting performance statistics/information · Demonstrate an understanding of budgets and completion of all financial records in compliance with National Financial regulations. · Demonstrate behaviour support planning. · Demonstrate incident and accident reporting. · Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative. · Demonstrate flexibility and motivation. Leadership & Team management Skills · Demonstrates leadership and team management skills. · Actively promotes multidisciplinary team working · Empowers staff by appropriately delegating responsibility and authority · Adapts leadership style to suit the demands of the situation and the people involved · Motivates staff towards the provision of a quality service. · Demonstrate knowledge of Person Centred Planning and working with key workers within the service in developing person centred care plans. · Demonstrate ability and commitment to work as part of a team. · Demonstrate ability to effectively build and maintain relationships including the ability to work with multi-disciplinary team members. · Demonstrate the ability to manage a team, providing leadership and engagement opportunities. Commitment to Providing a Quality Service · Demonstrates commitment to assuring high standards and strives for a person centred service. · Recognises the service user as expert through experience and promotes the involvement of the service user in care planning, decision-making and service development as appropriate · Provides a flexible service, is adaptable and promotes innovation in approach to service user care · Demonstrate commitment to assuring high standards and strive for a person centred service. · Demonstrate initiative and innovation in identifying s for service improvement. · Demonstrate awareness and appreciation of the service user as expert through experience including promoting the involvement of the service user in care planning, decision-making and service development as appropriate. · Demonstrate a willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role. · Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development Problem Solving & Decision Making · Demonstrate ability to evaluate information and make effective decisions / solve problems especially with regard to service user care. · Gathers information from enough sources and other people to make well-founded decisions · Formulates, articulates and demonstrates sound reasoning / synthesises and analyses information available. · Regularly quantifies and evaluates activities against plans and takes timely action to correct potential difficulties · Makes decisions in a transparent manner by involving and empowering others where appropriate. Communication & Interpersonal Skills · Demonstrate ability to effectively influence others / negotiate with others. · Demonstrates excellent communication skills (verbal & written) including active and empathetic listening skills. · Maintains a professional relationship in all communications, treating others with dignity and respect. · Works collaboratively with the client and other relevant individuals to understand and establish expectations and desired outcomes · Demonstrate ability to effectively influence others / /negotiate with others. · Demonstrate ability to effectively build and maintain relationships including the ability to work with multi-disciplinary team members. Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation. Code of Practice The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The Code of Practice sets out how the core principles of probity, merit, equity and fairness might be applied on a principle basis. The Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, facilities for feedback to applicants on matters relating to their application when requested, and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment and selection process and review in relation to allegations of a breach of the Code of Practice. Additional information on the HSE’s review process is available in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, Information for Candidates”. Codes of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, Information for Candidates” or on https://www.cpsa.ie/ . The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the Job Specification may be reviewed. This Job Specification is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. Team Leader (Social Care Leader), Mayo Community Living Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure The current vacancies available are permanent and whole-time The posts are pensionable. A supplementary panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Team Leader (Social Care Leader), Mayo Community Living, HSE West and North West Community Services (Galway, Mayo & Roscommon) from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration for the post of Team Leader (Social care Leader) Mayo Community Living may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013. Working Week The standard weekly working hours of attendance for your grade are 39 hours per week. Your normal weekly working hours are 39 hours. Contracted hours that are less than the standard weekly working hours for your grade will be paid pro rata to the full time equivalent. You are required to work agreed roster/on-call arrangements advised by your Reporting Manager. Your contracted hours are liable to change between the hours of 8.00am and 8.00pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of collective agreements and HSE Circulars. Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post will be confirmed at Contracting stage. Superannuation This is a pensionable position with the HSE. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Members of pre-existing pension schemes who transferred to the HSE on the 01st January 2005 pursuant to Section 60 of the Health Act 2004 are entitled to superannuation benefit terms under the HSE Scheme which are no less favourable to those which they were entitled to at 31st December 2004 Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. * Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants joining the public service or re-joining the public service with a 26 week break in service, between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants, joining the public service or re-joining the public service after a 26 week break, after 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. Probation Every appointment of a person who is not already a permanent officer of the Health Service Executive or of a Local Authority shall be subject to a probationary period of 12 months as stipulated in the Department of Health Circular No.10/71. Protection of Children Guidance and Legislation The welfare and protection of children is the responsibility of all HSE staff. You must be aware of and understand your specific responsibilities under the Children First Act 2015, the Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 in accordance with Section 2, Children First National Guidance and other relevant child safeguarding legislation and policies. Some staff have additional responsibilities such as Line Managers, Designated Officers and Mandated Persons. In the HSE, all Mandated Persons under the Children First Act 2015 are appointed as Designated Officers under the Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998. You should check Schedule 2 of the Children First Act 2015 to see if you are a Mandated Person, and therefore a HSE Designated Officer, and be familiar with the related roles and legal responsibilities. Visit HSE Children First for further information, guidance and resources. Infection Control Have a working knowledge of Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. Health & Safety It is the responsibility of line managers to ensure that the management of safety, health and welfare is successfully integrated into all activities undertaken within their area of responsibility, so far as is reasonably practicable. Line managers are named and roles and responsibilities detailed in the relevant Site Specific Safety Statement (SSSS). Key responsibilities include: · Developing a SSSS for the department/service[1], as applicable, based on the identification of hazards and the assessment of risks, and reviewing/updating same on a regular basis (at least annually) and in the event of any significant change in the work activity or place of work. · Ensuring that Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is integrated into day-to-day business, providing Systems Of Work (SOW) that are planned, organised, performed, maintained, and revised as appropriate, and ensuring that all safety related records are maintained and available for inspection. · Consulting and communicating with staff and safety representatives on OSH matters. · Ensuring a training needs assessment (TNA) is undertaken for employees, facilitating their attendance at statutory OSH training, and ensuring records are maintained for each employee. · Ensuring that all incidents occurring within the relevant department/service are appropriately managed and investigated in accordance with HSE procedures[2]. · Seeking advice from health and safety professionals through the National Health and Safety Function Helpdesk as appropriate. · Reviewing the health and safety performance of the ward/department/service and staff through, respectively, local audit and performance achievement meetings for example. Note : Detailed roles and responsibilities of Line Managers are outlined in local SSSS. [1] A template SSSS and guidelines are available on the National Health and Safety Function, here: https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/safetywellbeing/about%20us/ 2 See link on health and safety web-pages to latest Incident Management Policy
