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When it comes to leading a team, we look for authentic leaders who have the skills to lead with passion and curiosity to deliver exceptional experiences to our customers, every time!In addition to this, our leaders bring our core values to life creating a positive culture by leading with respect, care, and trust, encouraging teamwork, personal growth, and development.Our leaders will also use a variety of management skills to drive sales, achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and ultimately maximise store performance. If you have relevant assistant management / leadership experience in a luxury, customer focused retail environment, we have an exciting opportunity for you. ABOUT YOU
Purchasing and Logistics Coordinator
Job Purpose The Purchasing and Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for supporting construction operations by efficiently sourcing and procuring a diverse range of goods and services. Working closely with construction sites across Ireland, this role ensures materials, plant and equipment are delivered on-time and to specification, while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance. This role will report to the Purchasing Director Key Responsibilities Bennett Construction is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Recruitment Day, Warehouse Operative
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. Come along to our Recruitment Day in our Mullingar RDC on Thursday the 25th of September between 3pm - 8pm. We will be holding fast tracked interviews with job offers being made on the day. All attendees must apply to this job before attending the Recruitment Day. Please bring a copy of your CV with you. Are you a warehouse operative looking for a challenge, high energy and love learning every day? We are looking for Warehouse Operatives who are ambitious and match our values (performance, trust, respect, grounded and belonging). You’ll be picking in all of our different product categories. We can provide set days off to support your work life balance and a training plan which will get you up to speed. We rely heavily on your input and effort and in return you’ll receive a competitive hourly rate! What you'll do 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.
Physiotherapist Senior Grade
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Senior Physiotherapist to join our team in CHO 8 Meath CDNT 5 Navan/Slane. Contract Type: This is a permanent part time contract Contract Hours: 21 hours per week (0.60 WTE) Salary Scale: €57,771 to €68,385 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2025 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : 33 days pro rata per annum and proportionately less for less than 12 months service Overview of the Post: To work as a senior member of the interdisciplinary team providing services to children 0 – 18 years and families within the region. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a physiotherapy service to include assessment diagnostics and intervention and ongoing service delivery to children with a range of disabilities Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: a) Candidates for appointment must: i. Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU. And ii. Have three years full time (or an aggregrate of three years full time) post qualification clinical experience. And iii. Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. And iv. Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. v. Be eligible to work in the state vi. Valid driving licence for within the state / jurisdiction with access to own transport in order to deliver services across a large geographical area Annual Registration 1. On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU And 2. Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to Enable Ireland Desirable Criteria: · A minimum of 1 year’s Physiotherapy paediatric experience working with children with disabilities · Experience with : o Managing Tone o Managing posture o Service development · Experience and/or training in clinical supervision. · Group work · Supervision of other staff and students · Physiotherapy caseload management · Experience of delivering education and / conducting research · Experience in service development and practice standards development · Experience in coordinating clinics and leading and working at a consultative level in clinics alongside consultant and other lead therapists · Experience in managing databases such as hip surveillance, surgery, Botulinum Toxin, etc. and conducting audits 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: Monday 29th September 2025 @ 12pm A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months in the region · 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
Deli Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for the preparation of high quality hot and cold deli products and for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. The ideal candidate will have/be:
RHM-- - Staff Nurse, Paediatrics Inpatient Ward
Staff Nurse - Paediatrics Inpatient Ward RHM-9-25-230 Regional Hospital Mullingar Location of Post: There is currently two permanent / Whole-time Staff Nurse Paediatric Inpatient Ward vacancy available in the Regional Hospital Mullingar. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for a Staff Nurse Paediatric Inpatient Ward from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full-time or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquries: For further information about the role, please contact: Name : Ms Carmel Cullen Location : Assistant Director of Nursing, Paediatric Directorate Regional Hospital Mullingar. Email : carmela.cullen@hse.ie Mobile: 0876664013 HR Point of Contact: DML is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact: William Wang HR Recruitment Officer HSE Dublin and Midlands Email: William.wang@hse.ie Tel: 087 325 1532 Purpose of Post: The Paediatric Staff Nurse assigned to the Paediatric ward will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to the highest professional and ethical standards within the model of nursing care practiced in the relevant care setting. The Paediatric Staff Nurse will provide holistic, person centred care, promoting optimum independence and enhancing the quality of life for service users. Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications and / or Experience: Candidates must have at the latest date for receipt of applications for the post: 1. Professional Qualifications, Experience etc. • Be registered in the Children’s Nurse Division of the live Register of Nurses kept by Bord Altranais or be entitled to be so registered And • Have the clinical and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role Note: Post holders must maintain annual registration with Bord Altranais 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 Post Specficis: Demonstrate professional knowledge and/or experience across the Paediatric Staff Nurse scope of nursing practice in a number of settings including but not limited to: · Nursing Procedures & Techniques · Clinical Interventions · Patient Observations · Ward Management · Medicines · Clinical Governance, Risk, Health & Safety · Administration Have at least two years Paediatric experience in an acute hospital setting
Healthcare Assistant
Join our team as a Healthcare Assistant! No prior experience? No problem! We provide accredited QQI training alongside ongoing development opportunities to help you thrive in this rewarding role. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be responsible for providing essential support to individuals who require assistance with daily tasks, personal care, and maintaining their independence. Hourly rate for this position depending on qualification: HOURLY SALARY | €15.35 - €21.35 BENEFITS Bank Holiday: Double paid on Bank Holidays Weekend Rate: Saturday & Sunday Rate Flexible Scheduling: Flexible working hours Sign On Bonus: Receive a €200 bonus after 3 months* Refer a Friend: Earn €200 for successful referrals Fortnightly Pay: Get paid fortnightly – no waiting around! Employee Recognition: Be celebrated with awards – Employee of the Month, Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year. Free Perks: Free comprehensive training and support, Garda vetting, Cycle to Work Scheme, Wellbeing package, ongoing career progression opportunities and local discounts QQI Courses: QQI enrolment and support* WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR Compassion: A genuine passion for making a positive impact on the lives of others. Dedication: Commitment to providing vital support and care to those who need it most. Team Spirit: A desire to be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and excellence. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR Qualifications & Experience: 1 year of paid home care experience AND/OR: QQI Level 5 (Care Skills and Care of the Older Person) - we can help you achieve this, Drivers licence: Hold a full driving licence with access to a car. Communication Skills: Good standard of English - both spoken and written Flexibility: Must be available to work alternative weekends ABOUT US At Connected Health, we don't just offer a job – we offer careers that are at the forefront of transforming the way homecare is delivered across Ireland. We recognise that the individuals we employ are pivotal to driving this transformation within the sector. That's why, at Connected Health, our mission is unwavering: to continually attract, recruit, and develop the finest homecare team. Connected Health is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, good relations, respect for diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the delivery of its services to clients. It is also committed to ensuring that the talents and resources of all its employees are utilised to the full. Connected Health welcome applications for all job roles from members of all communities. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Healthcare Assistant
Join our team as a Healthcare Assistant! No prior experience? No problem! We provide accredited QQI training alongside ongoing development opportunities to help you thrive in this rewarding role. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be responsible for providing essential support to individuals who require assistance with daily tasks, personal care, and maintaining their independence. Hourly rate for this position depending on qualification: HOURLY SALARY | €15.35 - €21.35 BENEFITS Bank Holiday: Double paid on Bank Holidays Weekend Rate: Saturday & Sunday Rate Flexible Scheduling: Flexible working hours Sign On Bonus: Receive a €200 bonus after 3 months* Refer a Friend: Earn €200 for successful referrals Fortnightly Pay: Get paid fortnightly – no waiting around! Employee Recognition: Be celebrated with awards – Employee of the Month, Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year. Free Perks: Free comprehensive training and support, Garda vetting, Cycle to Work Scheme, Wellbeing package, ongoing career progression opportunities and local discounts QQI Courses: QQI enrolment and support* WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR Compassion: A genuine passion for making a positive impact on the lives of others. Dedication: Commitment to providing vital support and care to those who need it most. Team Spirit: A desire to be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and excellence. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR Qualifications & Experience: 1 year of paid home care experience AND/OR: QQI Level 5 (Care Skills and Care of the Older Person) - we can help you achieve this, Drivers licence: Hold a full driving licence with access to a car. Communication Skills: Good standard of English - both spoken and written Flexibility: Must be available to work alternative weekends ABOUT US At Connected Health, we don't just offer a job – we offer careers that are at the forefront of transforming the way homecare is delivered across Ireland. We recognise that the individuals we employ are pivotal to driving this transformation within the sector. That's why, at Connected Health, our mission is unwavering: to continually attract, recruit, and develop the finest homecare team. Connected Health is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, good relations, respect for diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the delivery of its services to clients. It is also committed to ensuring that the talents and resources of all its employees are utilised to the full. Connected Health welcome applications for all job roles from members of all communities. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Healthcare Assistant
Join our team as a Healthcare Assistant! No prior experience? No problem! We provide accredited QQI training alongside ongoing development opportunities to help you thrive in this rewarding role. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be responsible for providing essential support to individuals who require assistance with daily tasks, personal care, and maintaining their independence. Hourly rate for this position depending on qualification: HOURLY SALARY | €15.35 - €21.35 BENEFITS Bank Holiday: Double paid on Bank Holidays Weekend Rate: Saturday & Sunday Rate Flexible Scheduling: Flexible working hours Sign On Bonus: Receive a €200 bonus after 3 months* Refer a Friend: Earn €200 for successful referrals Fortnightly Pay: Get paid fortnightly – no waiting around! Employee Recognition: Be celebrated with awards – Employee of the Month, Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year. Free Perks: Free comprehensive training and support, Garda vetting, Cycle to Work Scheme, Wellbeing package, ongoing career progression opportunities and local discounts QQI Courses: QQI enrolment and support* WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR Compassion: A genuine passion for making a positive impact on the lives of others. Dedication: Commitment to providing vital support and care to those who need it most. Team Spirit: A desire to be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and excellence. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR Qualifications & Experience: 1 year of paid home care experience AND/OR: QQI Level 5 (Care Skills and Care of the Older Person) - we can help you achieve this, Drivers licence: Hold a full driving licence with access to a car. Communication Skills: Good standard of English - both spoken and written Flexibility: Must be available to work alternative weekends ABOUT US At Connected Health, we don't just offer a job – we offer careers that are at the forefront of transforming the way homecare is delivered across Ireland. We recognise that the individuals we employ are pivotal to driving this transformation within the sector. That's why, at Connected Health, our mission is unwavering: to continually attract, recruit, and develop the finest homecare team. Connected Health is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, good relations, respect for diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the delivery of its services to clients. It is also committed to ensuring that the talents and resources of all its employees are utilised to the full. Connected Health welcome applications for all job roles from members of all communities. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Senior Library Assistant
The Position Meath County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent and fixed-term contract vacancies for the position of Healthy Ireland Coordinator shall be drawn. Healthy Cities & Counties Programme The Healthy Cities & Counties Programme is a Department of Health funded initiative located within local government with a concerted focus on life-long wellbeing, prevention of illness; enabling wellbeing environments and the reduction of health inequities. More specifically, the programme highlights the important role and responsibility that local government has in enhancing community wellbeing outcomes. The Healthy Cities & Counties Programme promotes a whole-of-local-government approach and seeks to demonstrate how coherent actions across the wider determinants of health and wellbeing areas of local government activity can produce benefits across broader development objectives and many other related policy areas. This alignment of health and wellbeing activity alongside other local government initiatives with shared objectives is important in driving coherence and collaboration across local government. The programme has a formal governance arrangement within the LCDC structure which gives it a strong platform from which to build collaborative effort and support high level goal efforts within Local Economic and Community Plans. The Healthy Ireland Coordinator is responsible for the delivery of the programme. A Healthy Ireland Fund secured from the Department of Health is provided to each Local Authority to help leverage activity in specific outcome areas. The fund is used to lever support for projects in specific outcome areas and its management and administration forms part of the overall work programme of the Coordinator. The primary work of the Healthy Ireland Coordinator is a collaborative and networking role to encourage implementation of key wellbeing determinant objectives within local government, explore resource and partnership opportunity locally, regionally and nationally to influence resource allocation flows to the Local Authority for wellbeing outcome focused projects, and seek out opportunity from a European perspective considering the WHO European Healthy Cities Network approach and relevant EU programme activity. Further information on the programme is available in Appendix A. Purpose, Duties and Responsibilities Introduction The Healthy Ireland Coordinator is an Administrative Officer grade post. Administrative Officer positions are assigned functional responsibility for the management of their respective Healthy Ireland Programme areas. The Coordinator is the primary point of contact and liaison with other sections in relation to all operational matters for the Healthy Ireland Programme for which they are responsible and other assigned duties/functions, depending on the organisational arrangements in place. The post holder will work under the direction and control of the Senior Executive Officer or analogous grade or other officer designated by the Chief Executive or Director of Services as appropriate. The Coordinator is responsible for management of the day-to-day operations of the relevant programme and is a contributor to the strategic and policy making decisions of the local authority. They will be expected to contribute to the development and implementation of policies and strategies and to work closely with the elected councillors, Oireachtas members and senior managers in delivering services to the highest standard. The post holder may represent the Local Authority on committees and at meetings, including for example Municipal District meetings, Strategic Policy Committee meetings and may be asked to report on progress in their respective section or department. The post holder will be expected to support the operations of the elected Council, the Strategic Policy Committees, Municipal Districts and other Council Structures. The job description below outlines the requirements for the position that operates within a multi-level governance environment—from municipal district and community level to national and EU levels. This is not a conventional Administrative Officer position. The postholder will be responsible for coordinating, influencing, and aligning activity across political, managerial, sectoral, and community domains, working at local, municipal district, plenary, regional, national and European levels. The positions require professionals with the ability to coordinate, influence, and lead cross-sectoral and community initiatives that address health inequalities, promote prevention, and build resilient, inclusive place within their designated Local Authority. The role will support the delivery of the emerging outcomes framework for Healthy Ireland in 2026, and the WHO European Healthy Cities Network (Phase VIII) objectives at local and regional levels. The role prioritises actions to improve the wider determinants of health through local government’s statutory and developmental responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on empowering communities, research and innovation, intersectoral collaboration, data management and evidence-informed decision-making. The Healthy Ireland Coordinator will perform such duties as may be assigned from time to time which will involve the facilitation, implementation and promotion of the policies and objectives of Meath County Council for the advancement of the Healthy Cities & Counties Programme. The duties of the post of the Healthy Ireland Coordinator include, but are not limited to: • Work intensively with communities of interest and place to co-design, develop, and implement locally tailored wellbeing initiatives. • Apply principles of empowerment, participation, social justice, and equality in all aspects of planning and delivery. • Work with relevant Healthy Ireland partners to ensure integrated and improved delivery of health and wellbeing initiatives and support programmes across the County Council. • Use and gather relevant local datasets to target communities experiencing the greatest health inequities and build evidence case for resource allocation or intervention. • Develop a 5 year Healthy Cities & Counties Work Programme based on local need and priorities- established from innovative and participatory community engagement and needs assessment exercises with Annual Action Plans comprising of Healthy Ireland Fund or similar funding to action local priorities. • Participate in Regional Healthy Ireland Coordinator Cluster and National Network fora. • Map, align and leverage local authority activities that influence the wider determinants of health and include within relevant Healthy Ireland data gathering exercises. • Advise elected members and senior executives on relevant policies and programmes related to health and wellbeing and deliver relevant upskilling/enabling opportunities. • Facilitate Local Authority wide/Regional Health and Wellbeing Networks and support the development of local wellbeing forums, and wellbeing leadership initiatives within communities. • Work confidently and sensitively with elected representatives, senior executives, and cross-sectoral leaders to address determinants of health activity within the local authority. • Act as a catalyst and connector across directorates and sections (e.g planning, transport, housing, environment, community) to align activity with health and wellbeing objectives. • Champion whole-system, place-based, preventative approaches to health and wellbeing, working across local authority directorates and with external partners to create enabling environments that foster wellbeing for all. • Explore resource mechanisms across all Government Departments and at EU level to address local community priorities. • Leverage research, data, innovation, and WHO/EU collaboration to encourage local government leadership in improving health and wellbeing outcomes. • Develop or contribute to funding bids where appropriate in conjunction with communities to resource local priority initiatives. • Capacity to influence, align, and coordinate across internal directorates and external stakeholders and demonstrate partnership management and stakeholder engagement skills e.g co-ordination of Sláintecare Healthy Communities Local Implementation Team. • Use local data, research, and evidence to shape decisions and measure outcomes and. • Represent the Local Authority in regional and national networks and participate in international platforms such as the WHO European Healthy Cities Network. • Drive whole-of-local-government, whole-of-community and whole-of-place approaches to wellbeing, focusing on the social, economic, environmental and cultural determinants of health. Qualifications for the Post Character Candidates must have on the latest date of receipt of completed applications: • be of good character with a friendly, open and outgoing disposition is essential • have the ability to stay focused and resilient under pressure • the capacity to interact effectively with local elected members and people from a broad range of sectors including local development/community organisations. • have the enthusiasm for meeting and working with a variety of people and groups on an on-going basis Health Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education and Experience Each candidate must have, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (a) A third-level degree (NFQ Level 8 or higher) in a relevant field such as community/sports development, youth work, social sciences, public health, social policy, public administration, planning, or related discipline. (b) A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in any of the following: • Local government, public sector, or similar roles involving strategic planning, project coordination, or community engagement. • Work with disadvantaged communities or target populations to address social exclusion or inequality. • Cross-sectoral coordination or partnership development. • Policy development, research, or evaluation related to the determinants of health. • Operating effectively within political, community and policy-making environments, demonstrating ability to work across boundaries of role, sector and geography. • Project management and delivery, budgeting and performance-monitoring experience. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience • Knowledge and understanding of Sláintecare Reform, Healthy Ireland Outcomes Framework. • Experience of building, managing and nurturing partnerships and relationships across a wide range of key stakeholders • An understanding and/or experience of local government structures and political environment • Facilitation and group-work skills. • Understanding of those who experience health inequalities. • Experience of report writing, strategic planning and funding application processes • Effective communication skills. • Excellent IT & administration skills, including MS Word, Excel & Power Point • Experience in managing budgets and finances and experience with processing payments • An understanding and/or experience in gathering qualitative and quantitative data, analysis, research and evaluation to policy and practice. • Appreciation of use of social media and varied communication platforms • Understanding of multi-level governance and/or experience of working across local, regional, national and European contexts. Miscellaneous Provisions Salary Salary scale: €60,011 - €78,015 per annum (EL 07/25), analogous to the Administrative Officer grade. Payment of increments is dependent on satisfactory performance. Entry point of this scale will be determined in accordance with the appropriate Department Circulars. Hours of Work The normal working hours will be 35 hours per week. Duties may require the successful applicant to work outside of normal working hours i.e. attendance at evening/weekend, training duties etc. as part of normal working hours without additional remuneration. All hours worked will be subject to the provision of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 as amended. You may be required to complete a time-sheet in accordance with the Organisation of Working Time Regulations, 2001. Start Date Meath County Council shall require a person to whom an offer of employment is made to take up an appointment within a reasonable period of time, usually two months from date of offer, to meet the organisational requirements of the Council. Meath County Council reserves the right to withdraw its offer in the event that an appointment is not taken up within such a period. Leave 30 days per annum Sick Leave The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail. Probation The following provisions will apply: (a) there shall be a period after such appointments take effect during which such persons shall hold the position on probation, (b) such period shall be 9 months but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period, (c) such persons shall cease to hold the position at end of the period of probation unless during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. Travel It is desirable that holders of the post should hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles and shall be required to drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose, provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. Travelling expenses and subsistence expenses necessarily incurred in the course of official duties will be refunded in accordance with appropriate rates in line with the relevant Department Circulars and Local Authority Travel and Subsistence Policy. Meath County Council, as employer, must be indemnified on your insurance policy. If during your employment, your licence is revoked, even temporarily, or if you receive endorsements on your licence, which may affect your duties, you are obliged to notify the Council immediately. Residence The person holding the office must reside in, or at an address convenient to performing the role/function as approved by the Chief Executive. Citizenship Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or e) 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 f) 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 the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa Safety and Welfare The holder of the post shall co-operate with the terms of Meath County Council’s Safety Statement and Major Emergency Plan. He/she shall familiarise him/herself with the safety rules and procedures and make proper use of all safety, clothing and equipment. Training It is a condition of employment that successful candidates will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post. Garda Vetting Successful candidates may be subject to Garda Vetting in advance of appointment to the position. Outside Employment The officer may not engage in private practice, or be connected with any outside business, which would interfere with the performance of official duties. Superannuation Contribution Membership of the Local Government Superannuation Scheme or the Single Public Service Pension Scheme is compulsory for all employees. Details will be provided to the appointee prior to appointment.
