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CORLANN –WEST REGION POST: PERMANENT FULL-TIME TEAM LEADER (CNM1/Social Care Leader) Job Ref: 97629 Rindoon Services cover Roscommon Town, Kilteevan and Athlone. This post is initially based in Roscommon town but the successful candidate may work across the area base. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Team Leader appointments within Rindoon Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. The Role: The Team Leader has a pivotal role in managing the day to day delivery of services. The Team Leader will provide leadership and supervision to teams while ensuring the development of the service in line with national standards and best practice. The main responsibilities are to assist the Team Manager with the management of the services, such as – person centred planning in line with Personal Outcome Measures ethos and practice, resource management and staffing - including rosters, staff development, facilitating communication and professional leadership in order to ensure a good quality of life for the people supported. Qualifications/Experience: Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition have: (I) A relevant 3rd level qualification in Nursing and current Live Register Certificate from NMBI OR (II) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the 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/ OR (III) Hold a schedule 3 qualification (see below Note 1*) See list of recognized Schedule 3 qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/registration/registration-requirements/approved-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications. OR (IV) Hold a comparable qualification recognised by Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU OR (V) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see below Note 2*) 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 the 30th November 2025. 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 a Registration board will be considered. Note 2* Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before 30th Nov 2023 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 30th November 2018 and 30th November 2023 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 And Working Hours: Contracted hours will depend on the grade of the successful candidate - i.e. 78 hours a fortnight (SCL grade) or 75 hours a fortnight (CNM1 grade) rostered flexibly on a 7 day duty roster. The Team leader will work as a frontline member of the team with protected time to carry out specific team leader duties. In addition, a sleep-in and/or night duty commitment may be a requirement of posts in residential services for which the appropriate allowance will be paid. Corlann model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures quality and person centred planning system requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each person supported. Annual Leave: Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Leader or CNM1. Annual leave must be planned in advance with the Team Manager to ensure appropriate and adequate cover is provided for the service. Remuneration: Based on the salary scale attached to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Leader or CNM1 (pro-rata for part-time). Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Tenure: Permanent, Full-Time and Pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Team Leader appointments within Rindoon Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Full Job Description attached Informal Enquiries to: Helen Hunt, Athlone/Roscommon Services Area Manager on 0873485667 or Carolyn Gannon, Athlone/Roscommon Service Coordinator on 0877045863 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 17thMay 2026 Interview date to be confirmed CORLANN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER INDW
Arts & Culture Venue Manager
POST OF ARTS & CULTURE VENUE MANAGER Roscommon County Council’s administrative headquarters is in Roscommon Town and there are three municipal districts in: • Athlone • Boyle • Roscommon Roscommon County Council is one of 31 Local Authorities in the Republic of Ireland. The Council has responsibility for the delivery of a wide range of services which are necessary to the physical, economic, social and cultural life of County Roscommon with a focus on making Roscommon an attractive place to live, work and invest. The Competition Roscommon County Council now has an opening for an Arts & Culture Venue Manager in Roscommon Arts Centre. The purpose of this recruitment campaign is to form a panel for the post of Arts and Culture Venue Manager from which permanent or temporary positions may be filled. The position is based on 35 hours per week and will include nights and weekends. Candidates can apply for the position provided they meet the relevant essential qualifications and experience. Roscommon Arts Centre Roscommon Arts Centre is a multi-disciplinary local authority arts venue. The venue comprises of a 194 seat auditorium, a visual art gallery, a workshop space, two artist studios, a box office and bar facility. The Arts & Culture Venue Manager will report to Roscommon County Council Arts Officer and will be responsible for the administration, programming and financial operation of the Centre. The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for all departments, staff and facilities in the Arts Centre. Roscommon Arts Centre is staffed by an Arts & Culture Venue Manager, Technical Manager, Marketing Manager, Box Office Team and a panel of ushers and bar staff. Qualifications 1 Character Candidates shall be of good character. 2 Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3 Education, Experience, Etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: a) Possess a third-level qualification relevant to the sector (preferably arts, culture and/or venue related) or can demonstrate clear ability to undertake the role b) Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a management position, preferably arts, culture and/or venue related c) Have experience of arts /cultural programming, project management and strategic planning d) Have experience of financial management in an organisation e) Be willing to work flexible hours f) Possess a full, clean, Class B Driving Licence It is desirable that candidates also have: a) Excellent leadership, judgement, analysis and decision-making skills b) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills c) Strong organisational skills and an ability to work on one’s own initiative as well as with a team, and to deadlines d) Excellent IT and computer skills e) The ability to respond to a varying workload by managing tasks and time efficiently f) Experience of managing relationships in a variety of contexts with internal and external stakeholders g) Effective, positive and energetic leadership of staff h) Experience of developing successful funding applications i) Knowledge and experience of Health and Safety and Risk Analysis j) Previous experience and understanding of building/operations management k) An interest in Arts & Culture and some knowledge of the programmes at Roscommon County Council venues Duties The duties may include but are not limited to the following: • The Arts & Culture Venue Manager will report to Roscommon County Council Arts Officer, or other Officer as determined by the Director of Services for the purposes of overseeing the operations of the venue. • The Manager will work with staff of Roscommon County Council Arts Office and Arts Centre regarding all aspects of the venue including Strategic Direction, Artistic Policy, Cultural Policy, Programming, Staffing, Governance, General Administration, Finance, Maintenance, Marketing and Public Relations. • The Manager will be responsible for preparation and securing of funding applications and associated annual returns to the Arts Council of Ireland, Creative Ireland and other funding bodies. • The Manager will act on behalf of Roscommon County Council in the management, supervision and control of the facility within the provisions of Roscommon County Council policies and procedures. • The Manager will be capable of assessing companies, amateur groups and others with products to offer to the venue. They will negotiate terms for the use of the venue and will manage and promote the venue in a proper fashion to provide for a wide variety of audience/visitor interests and development. They will possess sufficient artistic & cultural knowledge and ability for these purposes. • The Manager will be responsible for ensuring that appropriate systems are operational and that adequate records are kept to facilitate the orderly management of the venue. • The Manager will ensure, in as far as possible, the safety of audiences/visitors at the venue. • The Manager will liaise with their Line Manager in the preparation of the Annual Budget for the venue. They will set clear financial targets for that purpose, make available management accounts and provide costings and any plans prepared for the venue. • In relation to all matters regarding staffing, the Manager will work with their Line Manager in conjunction with the Human Resources Department of Roscommon County Council. • The Manager will work with the Arts Centre Marketing Manager and with Roscommon County Council’s Communications Officer to promote the aims and objectives of the venue through social media, print, radio, television, website and such other formats as required. • The Manager will maintain a reputable public profile locally as well as nationally and internationally while representing the venue or when attending the venue’s various events or activities. • The Manager will undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required, or assigned, from time to time. PARTICULARS The post is whole time and pensionable. The panel will be formed for an initial period of one year and this may be extended at the discretion of the Chief Executive. Vacancies will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. Probation Where persons who are not already permanent employees of a local authority are appointed, the following provisions shall apply; (a) there shall be a period after such appointments take effect during which such persons shall hold such position on probation, (b) such period shall be one year but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period, (c) such persons shall cease to hold such position at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. Salary Grade VI €57,895 - €70,730 per annum Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circular. The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The holder of the post shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to and received by them by virtue of their post or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. In accordance with EL02/2011 persons who are not serving Local Authority employees must be placed on the minimum of the scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with government policy. Garda Vetting / Child Protection Successful candidates may be subject to the Garda Vetting Procedures and will be required to complete Appendix V of the County Council’s Child Protection Policy. Health For the purpose of satisfying the requirements as to health it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are appointed, to undergo at their expense a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. On taking up appointment the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to candidates.
Library Assistant
QUALIFICATIONS 1. Character Each candidate must be of good character. 2. 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. 3. Education, Training and Experience etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (a) Have a good general level of education 4. 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 The Ideal Candidate Should Demonstrate Knowledge and understanding of the functions of a local authority Understanding of the role of a Library Assistant Relevant administrative experience and clerical skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills Strong customer service ethos Experience of working as part of a team Knowledge and experience of operating ICT systems Have an awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulation, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace A full clean Class B driving licence and have access to their own vehicle Duties The key duties and responsibilities of the post of Library Assistant include: Providing frontline library service to the public Providing mediated access to library resources in house and online Providing excellent customer service, for example, responding to customer queries, including information and requests Supporting senior staff in the delivery of library services to the public Carry out administrative duties Operating existing and future IT systems and software such as word processing, spreadsheets, database, library and self-service system, email, social media and internet Assisting the public in using technology in the library environment, for example, public internet, self-service facilities and other Taking an active role in the organisation, promotion and delivery of library events, for example, book clubs, storytelling, class visits, community events and exhibitions Branch relief work, cover in other locations as required to maintain library branch network opening hours during periods of holiday leave, sick leave etc. General clerical and administrative duties relevant to the Library Service, for example, processing and RFID tagging of new library stock, cash management, health and safety checklist, branch statistics, etc. To ensure high levels of customer services, responding to queries and requests for information in a professional, courteous and timely manner To support and assist team members as required To participate in corporate activities and responsibilities appropriate to the grade To be in compliance with Health and Safety legislative requirements, policies and procedures and safe systems of work To deputise for the line manager or equivalent as required Any other duties that may be assigned as part of the overall functioning of the Library Department PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYMENT 1. The post is whole time and pensionable. A panel will be formed for an initial period of one year and this may be extended at the discretion of the Chief Executive. The panel will be used to fill both permanent and temporary positions that may arise for its duration. Vacancies will be offered in order of merit as per the panels. 2. Probation Where persons who are not already permanent employees of a local authority are appointed, the following provisions shall apply: (a) There shall be a period after such appointments take effect during which such persons shall hold such position on probation (b) Such period shall be one year but the Chief Executive may at their discretion extend such period (c) Such persons shall cease to hold such position at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory 3. Remuneration €31,619 - €48,924 per annum Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circular. The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The holder of the post shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to and received by them by virtue of their post or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. In accordance with EL02/2011, persons who are not serving Local Authority employees must be placed on the minimum of the scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with government policy. 4. Garda Vetting and Child Safeguarding Successful candidates may be subject to the Garda Vetting Procedures and will be required to complete Appendix V of the County Council’s Child Protection Policy. 5. Health For the purpose of satisfying the requirements as to health, it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are appointed, to undergo at their expense a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. On taking up appointment, the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to candidates. 6. Residence Roscommon County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department, premises or district in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide themselves at their own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. 7. Annual Leave Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangement for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997. Annual leave entitlement will be 27 days per annum, rising to 29 days per annum after 5 years’ service (inclusive of days pre-allocated for Christmas period). The annual leave year runs from 1st January to 31st December. 8. Working Hours The successful candidate’s normal hours of work will be 35 hours per week which will include weekend and evening working hours. Rotas may be amended periodically in response to service needs. The Council reserves the right to alter the hours of work from time to time. 9. Superannuation Candidates will be informed of their superannuation position at the time an offer of appointment is being made. 10. Recruitment Selection of candidates for appointment shall be by means of a competition conducted by or on behalf of Roscommon County Council. The selection process may include the following: Online aptitude testing Short-listing of candidates on the basis of the information contained in their application Preliminary interview, which may also include a presentation Competitive interview, which may also include a presentation Work sample, role play, media exercise, and any other tests or exercises that may be deemed appropriate Please note that Roscommon County Council reserves the right to hold any part of the selection process by way of remote or video call platform or other appropriate methodology. Panels may be formed on the basis of such a selection process. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the qualifications declared for the post and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may be appointed to this post. 11. Communication Applications will not be accepted after the closing date and time. Therefore, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have allowed sufficient transmission time for your application. An acknowledgement email will be issued in respect of all applications received. This email will acknowledge receipt and it will not confirm eligibility or otherwise. If an applicant does not receive an acknowledgement email within one working day of the date of submission, the applicant should contact recruit@roscommoncoco.ie to ensure the application has been received.
Travel and Subsistence Support Officer
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Higher Executive Officer
The Role - HEO ICT This role supports the delivery, operation and continuous improvement of ICT services across the organisation. The post holder may work across multiple ICT domains, including cloud (Azure) and network services, end user and helpdesk support, mobile device management (IOS), security (NIS2) and business application support and projects. The role is designed to be flexible to meet evolving organisational and technology needs. The following is a non exhaustive list of key accountabilities that are typically allocated, but are not limited to, the role: Service Delivery and Support ■ Provide technical support and operational assistance across ICT services, including end user devices, applications, mobile phones, cloud platforms and network services. ■ Troubleshoot and resolve incidents and service requests, escalating where appropriate in line with ICT service management processes. ■ Support the configuration, maintenance and ongoing administration of ICT systems and services. ■ Assist with the rollout of new systems, upgrades and changes, including user support during transition phases. Technical and Operational Activities ■ Assist in the analysis of business and technical requirements and contribute to the identification of appropriate ICT solutions. ■ Support cloud, network or infrastructure services for example Azure environments, identity management, connectivity and device management in line with agreed standards. ■ Participate in system testing, including user acceptance testing and validation activities. ■ Maintain accurate technical documentation, procedures and knowledge base articles. Security, Governance and Compliance ■ Operate ICT services in accordance with organisational policies, security standards and regulatory requirements including NIS2 where applicable. ■ Support the secure management of user access, devices and data. ■ Assist with vendor and service provider interactions, including logging issues and monitoring service delivery. Collaboration and Continuous Improvement ■ Work collaboratively with ICT colleagues across infrastructure, operations, security and data teams. ■ Engage with business users to understand issues, provide guidance and improve service quality. ■ Contribute to service improvement initiatives, small projects or workstreams as required. ■ Support change management activities, including communications, training and user guidance. ■ Monitor vendor performance, escalate issues and ensure compliance with contract requirements. Management and Organisational Responsibilities ■ Manage and prioritise workload effectively to meet service objectives and agreed timeframes. ■ Where required, support or supervise staff or contractors and contribute to a positive team environment. ■ Carry out any other duties appropriate to the role and grade, in line with operational needs. Essential Requirements ■ Experience in two or more of the following areas: o Cloud platforms for example Microsoft Azure o Application Support and Business Analysis o ICT service desk or end user support o Networks or infrastructure support o Mobile device and endpoint management o ICT Security including NIS2 and ISO27001 ■ Relevant certifications for example ITIL, Microsoft, networking, Business Analysis, Project Management or Security certifications. ■ Experience working with Microsoft enterprise technologies for example Microsoft 365, Dynamics, Sentinel, Defender, Entra ID, Intune, Power Platform. ■ Familiarity with ICT service management practices for example Incident, Request, Problem and Change management. ■ Experience driving innovation and introducing new technologies. ■ Knowledge of public sector environments, governance or procurement processes. ■ A Level 7 qualification or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Information Systems or another relevant discipline. ■ 3 years relevant experience working in an ICT environment such as service desk, application support, technical operations including Cloud or Infrastructure, or security. ■ Experience supporting users, systems or services in a structured ICT environment. ■ Strong problem solving, communication, vendor management and interpersonal skills. ■ Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Desirable Requirements (As outlined above where applicable within essential criteria and experience areas.) Conditions of Service Tenure Appointment from this competition will be a full time permanent Higher Executive Officer grade in the public service following successful completion of an eleven month probation period. Salary For persons paying Class A rate of PRSI contributions, the scale is as follows: €59,435 €61,173 €62,908 €64,640 €66,380 €68,111 €69,849 €72,353¹ €75,788² Long service increments may be payable after 3 years (LSI 1) and 6 years (LSI 2) satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. The starting salary will be at the minimum point of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation. Appointments arising from this competition are subject to Section 52 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and any other Act for the time being in force relating to the Authority. Note: Different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the successful candidate is already a serving civil or public servant. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with government pay policy. Successful candidates will be placed on a panel from which appointments will be made. Vacancies will be offered to candidates based on the order of merit from the interview process. Any panel formed as part of this campaign will expire 12 months from its establishment. Probationary Period On appointment, the appointee will serve an 11 month probationary period. Prior to the end of this probationary period, a decision will be made on substantive appointment to the position. Location This role can be based in the Authority’s Dublin headquarters or in one of the regional offices as may be agreed by the Authority and the candidate. The role will have a nationwide remit. The Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to change the primary location to any other place within Ireland. Hours of Attendance Hours of duty will be subject to the exigencies of the post but will not be less than 35 hours exclusive of luncheon intervals per week. The successful candidate may be required to work such additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of his or her duties subject to the limits set down in the working time regulations. Applicable overtime circulars will apply. Annual Leave 29 days per annum exclusive of the usual public holidays, rising to 30 after 5 years service. This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave in the public service and is based on a five day week.
Senior Library Assistant
The Competition Roscommon County Council is currently inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the above competition. Roscommon County Council will form a panel for the post of Senior Library Assistant from which future relevant vacancies may be filled subject to sanction approval from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. This panel will exist for 12 months and may be extended for a further period at the discretion of the Chief Executive. The Role The Senior Library Assistant is a key support position within the Council’s Library Service and is assigned to a Branch Library or to support a functional area as required. The Senior Library Assistant will work as part of a team, supervising team members and supporting managers and colleagues to achieve goals and objectives and to deliver quality services to internal and external customers. The Senior Library Assistant will work under the direction and management of the Librarian or Staff Officer or analogous grade or other employee designated by the County Librarian or Director of Services as appropriate. The Senior Library Assistant role requires excellent administrative, interpersonal, communication and other particular skills and expertise in the delivery of Library services and may also be required to deputise for a Librarian or Staff Officer from time to time. The Senior Library Assistant will be expected to use initiative and work to a high standard and will be required to operate the Council’s existing and future IT systems as part of their work. The successful candidate will be expected to carry out their duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence and ensures impartial decision making. Persons employed will be required to work in any location within the Roscommon County Council administrative area. Qualifications Character Candidates shall be of good character. Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Training Experience etc Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (i) have a good level of education (ii) have at least two years satisfactory experience of library work In addition, it is expected the ideal candidate will: • Have good interpersonal and communication skills. • Have the ability to provide excellent customer services. • Understand the changing library environment and be capable of adapting to change. • Have an ability to work effectively within a team to achieve a common goal, ensuring standards are adhered to and maintained whilst also being capable of working on their own initiative in an independent environment and without supervision if required. • Be motivated to achieve maximum performance by supporting the current Integrated Performance Management System (IPM). • Demonstrate good administrative experience. • Have an ability to work with information and communication technologies and online resources in a library environment. • Have an awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace. • Have a full clean Class B driving licence and have access to their own vehicle. Citizenship Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: (i) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (ii) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (iii) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the European Union and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (iv) 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 (v) 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 (vi) 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. Key Duties The following is a non exhaustive list of key duties and responsibilities which may be assigned to a Senior Library Assistant: • General branch library work and service development • Overseeing and delivering excellent customer service • Community engagement • Use of Library Management Systems, Digital Services and self service technologies to deliver effective and efficient library services • Organising, running and promoting local library events including use of social media • Supporting and delivering national programmes and services for all members of the community in Reading and Literacy, Learning and Information and Community and Culture • Delivering user education in all areas of information provision including ICT and eResources • Supporting and promoting My Open Library and self service technologies • Staff supervision • Stock selection, maintenance and collection development • Administrative duties to include data collection and analysis, report writing and cash reconciliation • Building management and health and safety • Any other duties that may be assigned by the line manager The post holder may be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take instruction from and report to an appropriate Officer or such designated Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the council. Notwithstanding the requirements of the post, successful applicants may be assigned to any service area or role within the Local Authority at an analogous level by the Chief Executive at any time. Particulars The post is whole time and pensionable. A panel will be formed from which permanent and temporary vacancies may be filled and will be for an initial period of one year which may be extended at the discretion of the Chief Executive. Vacancies will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. Probation Where persons who are not already permanent employees of a local authority are appointed, the following provisions shall apply: (a) there shall be a period after such appointments take effect during which such persons shall hold such position on probation (b) such period shall be one year but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period (c) such persons shall cease to hold such position at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory Salary €36,113 - €55,460 per annum Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circular. The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The holder of the post shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies other than their inclusive salary payable to and received by them by virtue of their post or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. In accordance with EL02/2011 persons who are not serving Local Authority employees must be placed on the minimum of the scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with government policy. Garda Vetting and Child Protection Successful candidates will be subject to the Garda Vetting and Child Safeguarding procedures. Health For the purpose of satisfying the requirements as to health it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are appointed, to undergo at their expense a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. On taking up appointment the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to candidates. Residence Roscommon County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department, premises or district in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide himself or herself at his or her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Annual Leave Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangement for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997. Annual leave entitlement will be 30 days per annum inclusive of days pre allocated for the Christmas period. The annual leave year runs from 1 January to 31 December. Working Hours The successful candidate’s normal hours of work will be 35 hours per week which will include weekend and evening working hours. Rotas may be amended periodically in response to service needs. The Council reserves the right to alter the hours of work from time to time. Superannuation Candidates will be informed of their superannuation position at the time an offer of appointment is being made. Recruitment The selection process may include the following: • Short listing of candidates on the basis of the information contained in their application • Any tests or exercises that are deemed appropriate • Preliminary interview • Final interview Please note that Roscommon County Council reserves the right to hold any part of the selection process by way of remote or video call platform or other appropriate methodology. Panels may be formed on the basis of such a selection process. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the qualifications declared for the post at the closing date for the competition and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may be appointed to this post.
