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Who We Are The Defence Forces (Óglaigh na hÉireann) are the combined armed forces of Ireland, dedicated to defending the State, supporting national security and contributing to international peace and security. Comprising of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service, we are committed to professional standards, integrity and service to the people of Ireland. Our personnel train to the highest standards, operate with discipline and initiative and work collaboratively across units and roles to meet evolving defence challenges. We value respect, loyalty, selflessness, physical courage, morale courage and integrity that combines duty with service to the public. Description We are now recruiting qualified Motor Technicians to join as Direct Entrant to the Irish Defence Forces. In this role, you'll carry out vehicle repairs and may be posted to the locations within the Army, Naval Service or Air Corps. About this Role: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Naval Service General Service Recruit
Who We Are The Defence Forces (Óglaigh na hÉireann) are the combined armed forces of Ireland, dedicated to defending the State, supporting national security and contributing to international peace and security. Comprising of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service, we are committed to professional standards, integrity and service to the people of Ireland. Our personnel train to the highest standards, operate with discipline and initiative and work collaboratively across units and roles to meet evolving defence challenges. We value respect, loyalty, selflessness, physical courage, morale courage and integrity that combines duty with service to the public. Description What is a Naval Service Recruit? A Naval Service Recruit is a person who enlists for General Service in the Naval Service, the maritime component of the Irish Defence Forces. The Recruit Training and Able Rate Courses focus on instilling military discipline, physical fitness, seamanship, weapons handling and training in naval operations. This is your opportunity to be part of a professional and dynamic team that patrols and protects Ireland’s territorial waters. You will be fully trained but applicants should have: Permanent Base: Naval Base, Haulbowline,Co Cork CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Air Corps General Service Recruit
Who We Are The Defence Forces (Óglaigh na hÉireann) are the combined armed forces of Ireland, dedicated to defending the State, supporting national security and contributing to international peace and security. Comprising of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service, we are committed to professional standards, integrity and service to the people of Ireland. Our personnel train to the highest standards, operate with discipline and initiative and work collaboratively across units and roles to meet evolving defence challenges. We value respect, loyalty, selflessness, physical courage, morale courage and integrity that combines duty with service to the public. Description What is an Air Corps Recruit? An Air Corps Recruit is a person who enlists for General Service in the Defence Forces. The Irish Air Corps General Service Recruitment pathway offers a dynamic and diverse range of opportunities for individuals who are passionate about aviation, safety and teamwork. The Defence Forces are seeking individuals with integrity, dedication and commitment to excellence. You will be fully trained but applicants should have: Base Location: Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Co. Dublin CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Army General Service Recruit
Who We Are The Defence Forces (Óglaigh na hÉireann) are the combined armed forces of Ireland, dedicated to defending the State, supporting national security and contributing to international peace and security. Comprising of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service, we are committed to professional standards, integrity and service to the people of Ireland. Our personnel train to the highest standards, operate with discipline and initiative and work collaboratively across units and roles to meet evolving defence challenges. We value respect, loyalty, selflessness, physical courage, morale courage and integrity that combines duty with service to the public. What is an Army Recruit? An Army Recruit is a person who enlists for General Service in the Defence Forces and on completion of the initial training program is promoted to Private 2*. There are multiple career options available in all Corps on completion of recruit training. The Defence Forces is looking for people who are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the military. You will be fully trained but applicants should have: Base Location across: Dublin, Cavan, Donegal, Kildare, Leitrim, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Roscommon, Sligo, Westmeath and Wicklow. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Clerical Officer
Remuneration The salary scale for the post is (as at 01/08/2025): €31,118 - €32,868 - €33,299 - €34,173 - €35,451 - €36,730 - €38,010 - €38,941 - €39,992 - €41,213 - €42,078 - €43,287 - €44,508 - €46,798 - €48,427 LSI 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/ Principal Duties and Responsibilities The following is an overview of the duties and responsibilities of a Clerical Officer post. The role of Clerical Officer can be extremely broad based and varies greatly. There may be other specific duties and responsibilities dependent on the area of work you are assigned to but these will be outlined at later stage. The Clerical Officer will be responsible for the day to day administrative functions of the Department under the direction of the assigned supervisor/manager. The role covers all aspects of clerical and administrative work to ensure the effective running of the Department The Clerical Officer is required to have sufficient knowledge of the relevant procedures and practices to perform the role efficiently and ensure the standards set are maintained. · The person holding this post is required to support the principle that the care of the patient comes first at all times and will approach their work with the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient to the greatest possible degree · Maintain throughout the WNW Region awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities. · Performance management systems are part of role and you will be required to participate in the WNW Region performance management programme General Administrative Duties: · Day to day office duties e.g. Correspondence, post, typing, faxing, photocopying, filing etc. · Logging all enquiries/telephone calls, complaints etc. Prioritising same, dealing with queries, keeping supervisor/manager informed of progress and activities. · Assist in the drafting and issue of letters, memos and general information to internal customers, clients and general public · Populate, maintain and update local databases and records · Work closely with all functions within the hospital to deliver planned services of your department · Organise and schedule meetings · Minute taking · To collect, sort and distribute the Department’s mail each morning · Provide cross cover as per the departments/ management requirements · To conduct all assignments in a professional, confidential and discreet manner · Maintain accurate up to date record Legislative Compliance and Record Keeping: · Have awareness of the guidelines and legislation that governs your area of work and ensure compliance when issuing advice and documentation · Ensure compliance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Record Keeping/Retention · Assist in the implementation of new legislation/guidelines and associated reports and tasks Communication: · Interpreting and providing written and oral information to staff and clients, i.e. by phone, letter, etc and contribute positively to the public image of the Health Service Executive. · Liaise and co-operate with external/internal stakeholders/other members of staff in the interest of providing the best possible service to patients and clients. · Understand service users by being approachable and by listening to them · Action all communications in a timely manner Responsibilities: · Have an understanding of the health service and how it works · Understand how your department impacts on the service users · Understand how neighbouring departments and functions must combine their efforts to achieve optimum services levels · Use knowledge of the organisation’s structures and traditions to help achieve results · Act in a manner that is consistent with the organisation’s values and vision · Treat all information and service users with confidentiality and discretion · Undertake other assignments as directed Health & Safety: · Comply with the policies, procedures and safe professional practice of the Irish Healthcare System by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards · Document appropriately and report any near misses, hazard and accidents and bring them to the attention of relevant designated individual(s) in line with best practice · Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and others · Be aware of risk management issues, identify risks and take appropriate action · Comply with department procedures with regard to assessment, recommendation and / or manufacturing of all assistive devices · Promote a culture that values diversity and respect KPI’s · The identification and development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which are congruent with the Hospital’s service plan targets. · The development of Action Plans to address KPI targets. · Driving and promoting a Performance Management culture. · In conjunction with line manager assist in the development of a Performance Management system for your profession. · The management and delivery of KPIs as a routine and core business objective. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL CONDITIONS: · Employees must attend fire lectures annually and must observe fire orders. · All accidents within the Department must be reported immediately. · Infection Control Policies must be adhered to. · In line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Acts 2005 and 2010 all staff must comply with all safety regulations and audits. · In line with the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004, smoking within the Hospital Buildings is not permitted. · Provide information that meets the need of Senior Management. · To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Risk Management, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety · The management of Risk, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment. · The post holder must be familiar with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility. · The post holder has a duty to familiarise themselves with the relevant Organisational Policies, Procedures & Standards and attend training as appropriate in the following areas: o Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives o Document Control Information Management Systems o Risk Management Strategy and Policies o Hygiene Related Policies, Procedures and Standards o Decontamination Code of Practice o Infection Control Policies o Safety Statement, Health & Safety Policies and Fire Procedure o Data Protection and confidentiality Policies · The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they become familiar with the requirements stated within the Risk Management Strategy and that they comply with the WNW Region’s Risk Management Incident/Near miss reporting Policies and Procedures. · The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they comply with hygiene services requirements in your area of responsibility. Hygiene Services incorporates environment and facilities, hand hygiene, catering, cleaning, the management of laundry, waste, sharps and equipment. · The post holder must foster and support a quality improvement culture through-out your area of responsibility in relation to hygiene services. · The post holders’ responsibility for Quality & Risk Management, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety will be clarified to you in the induction process and by your line manager. · The post holder must take reasonable care for his or her own actions and the effect that these may have upon the safety of others. · The post holder must cooperate with management, attend Health & Safety related training and not undertake any task for which they have not been authorised and adequately trained. · The post holder is required to bring to the attention of a responsible person any perceived shortcoming in our safety arrangements or any defects in work equipment. Education & Training · Engage in the HSE performance achievement process in conjunction with your Line Manager and staff as appropriate. The above Job Description 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. Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Eligible applicants will be those on the closing date for the competition: (i) Have obtained at least grade D (or pass) in Higher or 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 Leaving Certificate Applied. Or (ii) Have passed an examination of at least equivalent standard Or (iii) Have satisfactory relevant experience which encompasses demonstrable equivalent skills And (b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and administrative ability), for the proper discharge of the office. 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. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character Other requirements specific to the post A flexible approach to working hours is required in order to ensure deadlines are met. There is a requirement for some departments to work 5/7 days. This means that depending on the post you will be assigned to, you will be required to work unsocial hours over evenings, weekends and nigh duty. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Candidates must demonstrate: Professional Knowledge and Experience · Demonstrate knowledge and experience relevant to the role as per the duties and responsibilities, eligibility criteria and post specific requirements of the role. · Demonstrate evidence of ability to empathise with patients, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect. · Demonstrates the ability to work in line with policies and procedures. · Demonstrate ability to embrace change and adapt local work practices accordingly. · Draws on a variety of communication methods to fit situation/circumstances · Maximises the use of ICT, demonstrating excellent computer skills particularly Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel & have strong typing skills. Planning and Organising Skills · Demonstrate the ability to plan and organise own workload in an effective and methodical manner. · Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative and prioritise tasks · Demonstrate ability to multi-task without losing focus and manage competing and changing priorities and deadlines · Excellent organisational and time management skills to meet objectives within agreed timeframes · Flexibility and adaptability in a changing complex work environment Teamwork · Demonstrate a willingness to share knowledge/and or new ideas with staff and colleagues. · Demonstrate the ability to work with multi-disciplinary team members · Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative while remaining an effective member of the team · Demonstrate flexibility to cross cover, e.g. positive attitude to work and availability to work unsocial and flexible hours including evenings and weekends as required. · Ability to adapt and change to improve service delivery Commitment to Quality Service · Demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality in relation to client/ patient information etc. · Display awareness and appreciation of the service users needs and expectations · Commitment to maintaining work standards and delivering a quality service to service users (customer service skills) · Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail · Commitment to developing own knowledge and expertise. · Commitment to promoting and maintaining high work standards · Commitment to providing a professional service to internal and external stakeholders Communication & Interpersonal Skills · Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate with colleagues, families etc · Ability to communicate with impact and be able to convince through personal and professional credibility. · Good written and presentation skills · Demonstrate excellent command of the English language both written and verbal to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role
Decision-Making Representative
The Role of a Decision-Making Representative A decision-making representative is a person appointed by the court to make specific decision(s) on behalf of a person (‘relevant person’) in relation to their personal welfare or property and affairs or both. When a person does not have a suitable person who can act as their decision-making representative, the court may ask the DSS to nominate two or more panel members from the Panel to be appointed as decision- making representative. The court may appoint from the nominees put forward, one or more than one panel member to be decision-making representative for the relevant person. Following appointment to the Panel, a panel member will be required to provide a resume of their skills, expertise and experience in a prescribed form. The DSS provide this resume to the court for consideration for the appointment of a decision-making representative. The DSS will contact the panel member before submitting this information to the court, to confirm the panel member’s availability for that specific case and ensure no conflicts of interest exist. Panel Member Nominee Attendance in Court ● The court may request the panel members (two or more) nominated by the DSS from the Panel to attend court in-person or on-line for selection for appointment as decision-making representative. ● The nominee selected for appointment by the court will be required to attend court in-person or on-line. ● The nominee selected for appointment must attend court to sign a statement to confirm that they understand and will undertake the powers and duties conferred in the court order and will comply with the guiding principles. ● Panel members are not entitled to reimbursement of any costs incurred as a result of attending court in the above scenarios. Statutory Functions of a Decision-Making Representative A panel member is appointed as a decision-making representative by way of a court order called a decision-making representation order (‘the court order’). The court order sets out the specific role and responsibilities of the panel member and any conditions that may apply. For each appointment, a decision-making representative must sign a statement in accordance with section 38(11) to confirm they understand and will undertake the powers and duties conferred in the court order and will comply with the guiding principles. The court order is the legal basis for all actions taken by a decision-making representative. The court order will outline the decision(s) the decision-making representative will have responsibility for and make provision for other matters as the court considers appropriate. The decision(s) that a decision-making representative will be required to undertake may involve property and affairs or personal welfare decisions or both. Personal Welfare Decisions Decisions about a person’s interests, health, and wellbeing. These types of decisions can include: (a) Accommodation. (b) Employment, education, or training. (c) Social activities. (d) Social services. (e) Healthcare. (f) Other matters about a person’s wellbeing. Property and Affairs Decisions Decisions about property, business, and money matters. These types of decision can include: (a) Custody, control, and management of property. (b) Sale, exchange, mortgaging, charging or gift of property. (c) Acquisition of property. (d) Carrying of a profession, trade, or business. (e) Dissolution of a partnership. (f) Carrying out of any contract. (g) Discharge of debts, tax, and duty liabilities. (h) Execution or exercise of the powers of a tenant for life. (i) Providing for the needs of other people. (j) Conduct of court or tribunal proceedings. (k) Applying for housing, social welfare or other benefits. Reporting Requirement A panel member appointed as decision-making representative must prepare and submit annual reports to the DSS for each appointment on the performance of their functions which are within scope of the court order. Reporting requirements include details of all costs, expenses and remuneration claimed by or paid to the decision-making representative during the relevant period. Additionally, a panel member appointed as a decision- making representative to make decisions about the relevant person’s property and affairs must prepare and submit a report detailing the relevant person’s assets and liabilities, projected income and expenditure within three months of the date of their appointment by the court as decision-making representative. Eligibility RequirementsMandatory Applicants for the Panel must have the following: 1. A qualification to at least level 7 of the National Qualifications Framework by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (or equivalent), which is to the satisfaction of the DSS appropriately aligned to the statutory role and functions of a decision-making representative and the range of property and affairs and/or personal welfare decisions that may be included in a decision-making representation order. AND 2. Must be registered in Ireland with a professional regulatory body required by law. Proof of same shall be required prior to appointment to the Panel. AND 3. Applicants must hold professional indemnity insurance (PII) to cover acting as a decision making representative, minimum PII requirement of €1 million. Proof of same shall be required prior to appointment to the Panel. AND 4. Possess and demonstrate the competencies set out in Appendix 1. Desirable ● Relevant professional experience working with people who have decision-making capacity difficulties. ● Knowledge of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 or similar legislation. Training All applicants must complete training prior to being appointed to the Panel. The expected duration for the training is approximately 8 hours. Training will be delivered by a mix of online modules and self directed learning. Remuneration or the reimbursement of expenses will not be paid for undertaking this mandatory training. Assignment to Area(s) The Panel will operate nationally, divided into eight (8) geographical areas aligned to the Circuit Court areas, detailed below. A panel member must be available to travel in the course of carrying out their function as a decision-making representative. Panel members will be assigned to an area based on the address provided for assignment purposes in their application form. The eight (8) DSS areas are as follows: DSS 1 Dublin DSS 2 Cork DSS 3 Kildare, Meath, Louth, Wicklow DSS 4 Laois, Longford, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Westmeath DSS 5 Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan DSS 6 Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford DSS 7 Clare, Kerry, Limerick DSS 8 Galway, Mayo The DSS will endeavour to select panel members for nomination to the court for their assigned area. However, the DSS reserves the right to nominate a panel member to the court for a different area, where necessary and the panel member is available. The DSS will act reasonably in relation to the selection of panel members for nomination to the court, should such a requirement arise. 1. Duration of Appointment If a panel member is appointed by the court as a decision-making representative, the time commitment required will depend on what is set out in the court order. While an appointment by the court may be for a limited purpose or duration, an appointment may also extend to a broad range of decisions and may potentially last for the lifetime of the relevant person/former ward. If a decision-making representative appointed from the panel needs to be discharged from their appointment due to unforeseen circumstances, they must make an application to court to be removed. Only the court can discharge a decision-making representative from their appointment. 2. Remuneration Remuneration and certain expenses shall be paid to a decision-making representative in accordance with the 2015 Act, and as set out in the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 (Payment of Certain Expenses and Remuneration to Decision-Making Representatives) Regulation 2023 (the Regulations). The court order will set out the panel member’s entitlement to reasonable remuneration. A panel member may be paid out of the assets of the relevant person, or where the court so directs, by the DSS. The panel member must seek pre-approval for remuneration from the DSS at the beginning of each appointment. Annual limits apply based on the scope of the appointment. These are set out in detail in Appendix 2. In exceptional circumstances, subject to defined criteria, a decision-making representative may apply to be remunerated in excess of the applicable annual maximum. 3. Specific Requirements Panel members will be required to comply with the following: a) Panel members will be required to confirm compliance with various matters on an annual basis for continued membership of the Panel and these matters may change over the lifetime of the Panel. b) Panel members will be required to sign a declaration as a condition of their selection for the Panel prior to appointment to the Panel and such declaration may be subject to change over the lifetime of the Panel. c) Panel members will be required to report in writing all actual/potential conflicts of interest to include any involvement with any organisation, individual or other panel member (decision-making representative, special visitor, general visitor, and court friend) which could reasonably be perceived as constituting a potential conflict of interest in any case they are appointed. Panel members shall refrain from accepting nomination for appointment where there is a conflict-of-interest present. If a conflict-of-interest issue should arise at any point throughout the duration of an appointment as decision-making representative, the panel member must immediately notify in writing the court and the DSS. d) Panel members will be required to adhere to a code of confidentiality and will be required to sign a declaration of confidentiality prior to appointment to the Panel or as required by the DSS. e) Panel members will be required to adhere to data protection legislation and related policies and/or guidelines provided by the DSS. f) Panel members must comply with tax clearance/ payment procedures as specified by the Revenue Commissioners. g) Panel members must abide by the DSS Code of Conduct for decision-making representative panel members while fulfilling their appointed role. h) Panel members must abide by the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015, the Guiding Principles in the 2015 Act, the Code of Practice for Decision-Making Representatives (to be published under section 103 of the Act), the Code of Practice on Supporting Decision-Making and Assessing Capacity (to be published under section 103 of the Act) and any set of standards and related guidance issued by the DSS. i) Panel members must abide by any applicable policies and procedures issued by the DSS and/or by the relevant Minister with regard remuneration/ reimbursement. j) Panel members must maintain their professional registration in Ireland with the relevant professional regulatory body required by law. Panel members will be required to provide evidence of their registration prior to appointment to the Panel or as required by the DSS for continued membership of the Panel. k) Panel members must hold professional indemnity insurance cover for continued membership of the Panel, and inform the DSS of any change in circumstances. Panel members will be required to provide evidence of professional indemnity insurance on an annual basis or as required by the DSS. l) Please note panel members are required to set-up a designated mailbox for use only in your role as a decision-making representative. The email address you provide for this purpose cannot be used for any private decision-making arrangements with the DSS. It will be used only as part of your role as a decision- making representative. 4. Persons Ineligible to be on the Panel Having regard to the provisions of Section 39 and 40 of the 2015 Act and the requirements of the DSS in relation to eligibility and disqualification of a decision-making representative, a person shall not be deemed suitable to be on the Panel if that person: (a) is an undischarged bankrupt or is currently in a debt settlement arrangement or personal insolvency arrangement or has been convicted of an offence involving fraud or dishonesty, (b) is a person in respect of whom a declaration under section 819 of the Companies Act 2014 has been made or is deemed to be subject to such a declaration by virtue of Chapter 5 of Part 14 of that Act, (c) is a person who is subject or is deemed to be subject to a disqualification order, within the meaning of Chapter 4 of Part 14 of the Companies Act 2014, by virtue of that Chapter or any other provisions of that Act, (d) has been convicted of an offence under section 34, 80, 90 or 145 of the 2015 Act, (e) is a member of the Mental Health Commission, (f) does not hold the required qualifications, registrations, and professional indemnity, (g) is not lawfully entitled to work in the State, (h) does not receive Garda/security clearance, (i) is convicted of an offence carrying a term of imprisonment. Application InformationHow to Apply To apply, candidates must complete the application form available on the website https://osborne.ie/public-sector/dss-employment- opportunities/ Only applications fully submitted via the online application https://osborne.ie/public-sector/dss- employment-opportunities/ will be accepted into the campaign. Applications will not be accepted after the closing deadline Monday 12th January 2026 at 12 noon. If you have a disability and this precludes you from completing the application form and/or submitting it by the closing date, please contact Osborne Recruitment at dss@osborne.ie or phone 041-9865058 for alternative arrangements and/or reasonable adjustments. If you do not receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application within 24 hours of applying, please contact dss@osborne.ie. Campaign updates will be issued to your registered email address as entered on the online application portal. The onus is on each applicant to ensure that they are in receipt of all communication from Osborne Recruitment. You are advised to check your emails on a regular basis throughout the duration of the competition; in addition, being sure to check junk/spam folders should any emails be mistakenly filtered. Osborne Recruitment accepts no responsibility for communication not accessed or received by an applicant. Applicants should make themselves available on the date(s) specified by Osborne Recruitment and should make sure that the contact details specified on their application form are correct. The personal contact details provided in applications will be used to communicate updates throughout the recruitment campaign. The onus is on the candidate to ensure that they are permitted to use the contact details provided for this communication. The candidate is responsible for ensuring voicemails and email spam is checked to confirm communications are received. Selection Process The Selection Process may include the following: ● Submission of Application. ● Shortlisting of candidates based on the information contained in their application. ● Initial/preliminary interview. ● Presentation or other exercises. ● A final competitive interview. ● Any other tests or exercises that may be deemed appropriate. Candidates’ Obligations Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify and will result in their exclusion from the process. Candidates must not: ● Knowingly or recklessly provide false information. ● Canvass any person with or without inducements. ● Interfere with or compromise the process in any way. ● A third party must not personate a candidate at any stage of the process. ● Any person who contravenes the above provisions or who assists another person in contravening the above provisions is guilty of an offence. A person who is found guilty of an offence is liable to a fine/or imprisonment. In addition, where a person found guilty of an offence was or is a candidate at a recruitment process, then: ● Where he/she has not been appointed to a post, he/she will be disqualified as a candidate; and ● Where he/she has been appointed subsequently to the recruitment process in question, he/she shall forfeit that appointment. Specific Candidate CriteriaCandidates must: ● Have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned. ● Be suitable on the grounds of character. ● Be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned. and if successful, they will not be appointed to the post unless they: ● 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. ● Are fully competent and available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position. Deeming of Candidature to be Withdrawn Candidates who do not attend for interview or other test when and where required by Osborne Recruitment, or who do not, when requested, furnish such evidence as Osborne Recruitment require in regard to any matter relevant to their candidature, will have no further claim to consideration. Citizenship Requirement Candidates should note that eligibility to compete for posts is open to citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA), or to non-EEA nationals who fulfil the relevant criteria. In order to work in Ireland, all non-EEA nationals require a valid employment permit unless exempt under permission from the Minister for Justice and Equality. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union along with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Swiss citizens under EU agreements may also apply. Quality Service We aim to provide an excellent quality service to all our candidates. If, for whatever reason, you are unhappy with any aspect of the service you receive from us, we urge you to bring this to the attention of the unit or staff member concerned. This is important as it ensures that we are aware of the problem and can take the appropriate steps to resolve it. Feedback will be provided on written request. Data Protection Act 2018 When your application is received, we create a record in your name, which contains much of the personal information you have supplied. This personal record is used solely in processing your candidature and as part of the recruitment process, certain information you provide will be forwarded to the employing organisation. Such information held by Osborne Recruitment and the employing organisation is subject to the rights and obligations set out in the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information on how we retain and use your personal data, please review our Privacy Statement, which includes instructions on their right to withdraw consent at any point. To make a subject access request under the Data Protection Act 2018, please submit your request in writing to: Data Protection Officer – Osborne Recruitment. Ensure that you describe the records you seek in the greatest possible detail to enable us to identify the relevant record. Certain items of information, not specific to any individual, are extracted from records for general statistical purposes.
Sales Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. Interact with each customer with great pride, passion and care and inspire shoppers through knowledge and expertise. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Customer driven Previous customer service experience is an advantage. Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Show a positive attitude and take responsibility for ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Merchandise shelves, ensuring that all areas of the store are presented to the highest standard Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Support Coordinator
Location: Sligo, Leitrim & Bundoran Working Hours: 35 Hours per week 5 over 7 days. Salary: €37,000 Drivers license and own car is essential This is a wonderful and exciting opportunity to join one of the most important charities in Ireland in a period when the need for our services has never been greater. The successful candidate, upon commencing employment, will undergo a comprehensive induction and training programme to ensure readiness for the role's responsibilities and will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of numerous older people in Ireland. Support Coordinators play a critical role in facilitating practical support and coordinating services for older people to address their challenges effectively. The role focuses on assessing needs, connecting with partners, and coordinating services to ensure a comprehensive and targeted approach. Support Coordinators are field based, and travel is required within the community. A clean driver’s license and own car is mandatory. Responsibilities Support Coordination
Catering Officer
Location of Post There is currently one permanent, whole-time vacancy available in the Sligo Area. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Catering Services The Catering Officer, Grade III will: · Be responsible for the Management, supervision, and monitoring of performance of the catering team · Be an integral part of the Management Structure, providing a quality driven, patient and customer centred, team based catering service. · Develop good customer relations to include surveying patient opinions. · Be responsible for the organisation of catering facilities including continuous menu planning in conjunction with the Chef’s within the unit to incorporate variety and choice of suitable foods to meet the nutritional/dietary needs, specialised diets and personal requests of all service users. · Demonstrate an ability to motivate self and others. Tenure The current vacancy available is permanent and whole time. The post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration 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. Remuneration The Salary scale for the post at 01/08/25: €35,609 €37,741 €38,597 €40,760 €42,740 €44,473 €46,151 €48,414 €50,059 €51,718 €53,296 €54,914 LSIs 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. Working Week The standard working week applying to the post is to be confirmed at Job Offer stage. HSE Circular 003-2009 “Matching Working Patterns to Service Needs (Extended Working Day / Week Arrangements); Framework for Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016” applies. Under the terms of this circular, all new entrants and staff appointed to promotional posts from Dec 16th 2008 will be required to work agreed roster / on call arrangements as advised by their line manager. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8am-8pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement (Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016). 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 recruited between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants recruited since 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70.
Organisational Risk & Resilience E Grade Panel
We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports. Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth. We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level. Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights to our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland’s water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come. The Organisational Risk and Resilience Team is responsible for developing and implementing Uisce Éireann’s Organisational Risk Management, Policy and Framework and assisting the business in ensuring that appropriate resilience (Crisis Management and Business Continuity) Policy and Framework is designed, implemented and operated across the organisation to minimise the impact of a business continuity or crisis management events. The function also supports the development of the UÉ management systems model in line with ISO standards and including the provision of its core support processes (CAPA/Doc Control). The roles available are in the Resilience Team, part of the Organisational Risk & Resilience Function and would suit a variety of business continuity, crisis and emergency management disciplines. The roles are as follows; • Incident & Crisis Management Analyst (Multiple) • Business Continuity Analyst These Analyst roles will support the development, implementation and maintenance of Uisce Éireann’s resilience policies, frameworks, plans and standard operating procedures. The duties will include coordination of the end-to-end lifecycle of incident, crisis and business continuity management, through planning and preparedness, response, measurement, monitoring and reporting activities. The roles will be key to ensure that the business is prepared to respond and recover from events and incidents that could potentially impact critical activities and continuity of service. These roles will contribute to the overall continuous improvement of the Uisce Éireann’s resilience model in line with national and international regulatory requirements and best practice. Please refer to Job Descriptions below for greater detail on the Main Duties and Responsibilities for each role. Incident & Crisis Management Analyst The Role: The Organisational Risk and Resilience Team is responsible for developing and implementing Uisce Éireann’s Organisational Risk Management, Policy and Framework and assisting the business in ensuring that appropriate resilience (Crisis Management and Business Continuity) Policy and Framework is designed, implemented and operated across the organisation to minimise the impact of a business continuity or crisis management events. The function also supports the development of the UÉ management systems model in line with ISO standards and including the provision of its core support processes (CAPA/Doc Control). Reporting to the Incident & Crisis Management Technical Lead, the Incident & Crisis Management Analyst will interact with a large group of stakeholders across the different areas of the business and will provide advice, support in the development and implementation of incident & crisis management processes and plans, training, guidance, reporting and monitoring of the full life cycle of the Incident & Crisis Management framework structures and practices and contributing to the governance and assurance activities of the organisation. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Support the day-to-day coordination and completion of activities of the full Incident & Crisis Management Framework lifecycle for Uisce Éireann. • Completion of business reviews of incident and crisis management documentation to ensure they are kept up to date on activities, resources, and implementation mechanisms. • Support the development and implementation of incident management, emergency response plans and procedures working closely with representatives across the business • Support and administer the running of the cross functional incident management working group to ensure all elements of Incident & Crisis Management are fit for purpose across the organisation • Coordinate and schedule assurance activities across the business, such training, scenario testing, exercises of the incident and crisis management processes. • Develop and provide Incident Management & Crisis management status reports and metrics as part of annual assurance plans. • Provide assistance and support to the wider team on standing up incident or crisis management teams as response to live events as and when required. • Ensure that Incident & Crisis Management risks are identified, and escalated, and support the identification of control and mitigation measures. • Provide incident & Crisis management advice and guidance to the across all levels of the business • Work with internal resources to create and deliver required training and awareness programmes • Coordinate and support the business on the completion of post-incident/crisis “lessons learnt” reviews and incorporate findings into plans • Work with the wider Uisce Éireann business to ensure that Incident & crisis Management opportunities for improvement are agreed and implemented ensuring continuous improvement of these processes • Support the Organisational Risk and Resilience Function and wider business in the interpretation and implementation of relevant and applicable national resilience regulations to ensure compliance, including involvement and participation in resilience projects and initiatives. • Other duties may be assigned from time to time General Duties and Responsibilities: Collaborate with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business, including but not limited to; o Asset Operations o Environmental Regulation o Health and Safety o Corporate Affairs o Infrastructure Delivery o Customer Operations o Asset Management o Facilities o IT • Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards. • Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with Uisce Éireann’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of UÉ business information, and delivery of critical services, in accordance with the NIS Directive and any other relevant cybersecurity regulation. • Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation-wide objectives. • Other duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: • Relevant third level qualification and or accreditation is desirable and or relevant experience • A minimum of 3 years’ Experience in the water, utilities or similar industries is desirable and or relevant experience in Business Continuity, Contingency planning, Incident/ Crisis Management or Emergency Management Response roles • Management systems experience, ideally in the Utility/ large organisations working to ISO standards is an advantage • Working experience developing processes and procedures and implementing into business teams • Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with key stakeholders internally and externally • Proven track record with dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion along with the ability to communicate information to others • Experience in encouraging teamwork and knowledge-sharing to enhance team performance. Evidence of motivating colleagues to achieve shared goals and improve outcomes • Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and analyse problems and make improvement decisions that benefit the team/communities. • Demonstrate adaptability and the ability to change focus and direction in line with business strategy and requirements • Ability to proactively identify new areas of improvement and implement new ways to do things. • Experience in taking ownership of safety responsibilities and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Business Continuity Analyst The Role: The Organisational Risk and Resilience Team is responsible for developing and implementing Uisce Éireann’s Organisational Risk Management, Policy and Framework and assisting the business in ensuring that appropriate resilience (Crisis Management and Business Continuity) Policy and Framework is designed, implemented and operated across the organisation to minimise the impact of a business continuity or crisis management events. The function also supports the development of the UÉ management systems model in line with ISO standards and including the provision of its core support processes (CAPA/Doc Control). Reporting to the Business Continuity Technical Lead, the BC Analyst will ensure interdependencies and critical processes contingencies and workarounds are in place for continuity of service through robust planning, scheduled training and routine testing. This role will interact with a large group of stakeholders across the different areas of the business and will provide advice, support, training, guidance, reporting and monitor on the implementation of business continuity structures and practices, contributing to the BC governance and assurance activities of the organisation. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Support the day-to-day coordination and completion of activities of the full Business Continuity lifecycle for Uisce Éireann. • Completion of business reviews of business continuity documentation to ensure they are kept up to date on activities, resources, and implementation mechanisms. • Coordinate & support the completion and updating of Business Impact Assessments, Business Continuity Plans and relevant contingency workarounds (i.e. cyber) working with the BC Champion Network across Uisce Éireann in line with the Business Continuity Framework. • Support the business in the set up and maintenance of testing call trees to ensure appropriate communication channels are in place during Business Continuity events • Ensure that Business Continuity risks are identified, and escalated, and support the identification of control and mitigation measures. • Develop and provide Business Continuity status reports and metrics to the BC/CM Lead as part of governance and assurance activities. • Support the coordination and scheduling of regularly occurring training, simulations, desktop reviews, exercises and/ or tests of the business continuity processes. • Provide business continuity advice and guidance to the BC Champion Network and other relevant Teams/Functions across the business • Work with internal resources to create and deliver required training and awareness programmes • Support the BC/CM Lead on maintaining regular engagement with the BC Champion Network, organising monthly/ quarterly meetings, gathering and preparing meeting packs • Coordinate and support the business on the completion of post-incident/crisis “lessons learnt” reviews and incorporate findings into plans • Work with the wider Uisce Éireann business to ensure that BC opportunities for improvement are agreed and implemented ensuring continuous improvement of these processes • Support the Organisational Risk and Resilience Function and wider business in the interpretation and implementation of relevant and applicable national resilience regulations to ensure compliance, including involvement and participation in resilience projects and initiatives. • Other duties may be assigned from time to time General Duties and Responsibilities Collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business, including but not limited to; o Asset Operations o Environmental Regulation o Health & Safety o Corporate Affairs o Infrastructure Delivery o Customer Operations o Asset Management o Facilities o IT • Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards. • Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with Uisce Éireann’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of UÉ business information, and delivery of critical services, in accordance with the NIS Directive and any other relevant cybersecurity regulation. • Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation-wide objectives. • Other duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: • Relevant third level qualification and or accreditation is desirable and or relevant experience • A minimum of 3 years experience in the water, utilities or similar industries is desirable and or relevant experience in Business Continuity, Contingency planning, Incident/ Crisis Management or Emergency Management Response roles. • Management systems experience, ideally in the Utility/Large multinational industry working to ISO Standards is an advantage • Working experience developing procedures and policies and implementing into business teams • Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with key stakeholders internally and externally • Proven track record with dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion along with the ability to communicate information to others • Experience in encouraging teamwork and knowledge-sharing to enhance team performance. Evidence of motivating colleagues to achieve shared goals and improve outcomes • Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and analyse problems and make improvement decisions that benefit the team/communities. • Demonstrate adaptability and the ability to change focus and direction in line with business strategy and requirements • Ability to proactively identify new areas of improvement and implement new ways to do things. • Experience in taking ownership of safety responsibilities and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
