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Experienced Full-Time Optical Sales Assistant for busy opticians in Waterford. A background in sales/medical profession desired, but not essential as full training will be given. Working hours - 5 days per week 37.5 hrs Opening hours - 9am -5.30 pm, Monday to Saturday Please click the APPLY NOW button to upload your CV. Don't have a current CV? Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates.
Cabin Crew
Description Want to become Cabin Crew for Europe’s Largest Airline Group? This is your opportunity to join the 16K+ Cabin Crew members across Ryanair’s growing network of 90+ operational bases who deliver best-in-class customer service to over 600K guests on over 3,600 flights EVERY SINGLE DAY!!! Flying for Ryanair means you not only get some amazing perks such as unlimited discount travel across Ryanair’s 250+ destinations, an industry-leading ‘5 on 3 off roster’, and highly competitive salary packages but you also get world-leading training, completely free! NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE is necessary as our training courses are designed to provide you with all the fundamental skills our crew use every day, which will allow you to deliver a safe and top-class inflight experience to our guests. Once complete, you will be issued with your ‘Cabin Crew Wings’ and ready to take to the Skies!!! As a member of the Ryanair Group Cabin Crew family, you will be immersed in our culture from day one, the career opportunities are endless including becoming a Cabin Supervisor, Base Supervisor, Regional Manager or why not aspire to become our next Director of Inflight? Life as Cabin Crew is fun & rewarding, it is however a demanding position where safety is our number 1 priority. You will be required to operate both early & late shifts & report for duty as early as 5 am in the morning on the early roster & not return home until midnight on the afternoon roster. If you are not a morning person, then think twice before applying. However, if you are customer-orientated, and like to work in a fast-paced environment with loads of enthusiasm, this could be the career for you!!!! Please note: As part of the application process, candidates are required to complete a mandatory English proficiency test and a situational judgement test. Failure to complete these assessments will result in disqualification from progressing to the interview stage. Requirements Competencies Customer Service Interpersonal Skills Sales Skills Teamwork
Quality and Compliance Officer
Salary Range: €36,290 €46,964 ( Please note that offers are typically made at the beginning to mid-range of the advertised salary, based on skills and experience) Job Purpose: The Quality Compliance Officer is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the quality standards of housing projects, renovations, and property management operations. The role involves conducting audits, implementing quality control measures, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulations and client expectations. Key Responsibilities: Quality Assurance Inspections:
Assistant Support Worker & Social Care Worker
Job Summary Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs. Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare! CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Granulation Operator
Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture. Job Purpose:
Assistant Staff Officer
Salary Grade IV Assistant Staff Officer Salary Scale: €38,599 - €54,911 p.a. Hours of Work: The appointee(s) will be required to work 35 hours per week together with such additional hours as may be required from time to time for the proper discharge of their duties. Annual Leave: 23 days annual leave per annum. The ‘annual leave year’ operates from September to August. Annual Leave will be in accordance with arrangements authorised by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science from time to time. Overview of Role & Context SETU is seeking applications from high-achieving, dynamic candidates to join a busy HR and Finance office to service the needs of our expanding community. The ideal candidate will exhibit teamwork, motivation, proactivity, and a great attitude. The HR Payroll Assistant Staff Officer plays a crucial role in assisting the management of the payroll processes and related HR functions within a university setting. This position helps ensure timely and accurate processing of employee compensation, adherence to institutional policies, and compliance with labour laws and regulations. The HR Payroll Assistant Staff Officer collaborates closely with various departments, assisting with providing guidance on payroll and benefits matters while maintaining confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive employee information. The Finance Staff Expenses and Payroll Officer will have the primary role of providing a comprehensive Staff Expenses service across SETU. The role will also support the delivery of an SETU-wide efficient, professional and confidential payroll service to the University and its staff. The role will contribute to the development of the payroll and expenses system and the control environment and procedures for the delivery of the payroll and expenses service, focusing on expenses processing and procedures. The successful candidates will play a key role in the success of the department by bringing a consistent, customer-focused approach. Working Conditions This role typically operates in an office environment within the university campus, requiring regular interaction with faculty, staff, and administrative personnel. Periodic extended hours may be necessary during peak payroll cycles or year-end reporting periods. This position is integral to maintaining smooth operations and fostering a supportive environment for all university employees, contributing to the institution's overall success and employee satisfaction. Key Responsibilities / Duties Please note: The HR and Finance offices may undergo a period of re-structure during the term of this post and therefore the following responsibilities are an indication of the type of duties currently assigned to this post and may be altered. HR Payroll Assistant Staff Officer Duties:
Account Executive
Job Description : We are building talent pools for future roles in our Commercial On Trade team across Ireland. Once you apply we will screen your application and if deemed suitable, we will be in touch in a few days to schedule some time for us to connect. Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks company with an outstanding collection of brands, such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray and Guinness. Our purpose – Celebrating life, every day, everywhere – has a meaningful role in our company, for our people, our diversity, our brands, in how we perform and how we create shared value! Are you ready to take your career to the next level with one of the world's leading beverage alcohol companies? Diageo is excited to invite talented and ambitious individuals to apply for the role of Account Executive for North West. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your skills through individual and group exercises, connect with industry leaders, and potentially secure a position that offers growth, innovation, and the chance to work with iconic brands! Day in the Life:
Tourism Officer
The Position: Waterford City and County Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant experience for the position of Tourism Officer (Specific Purpose Contract) with the expected initial duration of 12 months. Introduction to Role: The main objective of the Tourism Officer will be to actively develop and promote Waterford as a high-quality tourist destination. The successful candidate, reporting to the Director of Services, Economic Development, will be expected to perform duties in relation to tourism activities undertaken by Waterford City & County Council and to work with other stakeholders in the promotion of tourism in the region. JOB SUMMARY: The duties of the post of Tourism Officer include, but are not limited to: · Implementation of the Waterford Destination & Experience Development Plan and annual tourism marketing and product development plans · Coordination of the efforts of the tourism development sector to realise the City & County’s tourism potential · Coordination of tourism clusters and networks within the Council · Development of collective marketing initiatives on a cross City & County Council and regional basis · Promotion of Waterford City & County Council’s tourist attractions and facilities · Promotion of new technologies for tourism marketing and visitor servicing · Attendance at selected trade & consumer promotions as directed · Development and consolidation of branding for Waterford City & County Council and its constituent areas · Support towards the development of a calendar of festivals and events · Support the implementation of relevant objectives from the Local Economic and Community Plan for Waterford City & County Council · Provision of information to tour operators, travel agents, publishers, media and travel writers · Identification of potential opportunities for Waterford City & County Council Tourism that EU, National and local plans may present and of opportunities for additional funding from private and/or public sources · Liaison with local interests, including state agencies, local development bodies, the business sector and the community & voluntary sector regarding the identification of suitable projects which could be developed through various initiatives · Develop working links with Fáilte Ireland, Waterways Ireland and other Local Authorities to advance tourism in Waterford City & County Council and surrounding counties · The management of tourism projects under the auspices of Waterford City & County Council · Provision of support, advice and assistance to locally based tourism initiatives · The administrative duties pertaining to the role · Preparation of proposals, submissions, and as necessary responding to national and regional policy documents · Prepare and present an annual report on the development of tourism in Waterford City & County Council · Management of the assigned tourism budget · To ensure that all the promotional and marketing materials are kept up to date and relevant · To ensure that the relevant websites and databases are maintained and kept up to date · To support the continued development of an events guide for Waterford City & County Council · To deal with queries from tourism suppliers and to assist in the development of bundled tourism products · To maintain records on visitor numbers, types of queries, purpose for visiting Waterford City & County, etc · To promote up-coming festivals through social media and other relevant forums · To work on specific tourism projects as required · To carry out any such other duties required by the Chief Executive of Waterford City & County Council. The ideal candidate for the post of Tourism Officer should have the following key Competencies and Skills: · Excellent interpersonal and communication skills · Core marketing capabilities and a keen understanding of tourism marketing · The ability to use all opportunities afforded by ICT for tourism marketing and visitor servicing · The ability to maximise and source financial resources within a budgetary control framework · An understanding and experience of tourism and tourism related issues at local, regional and national level · Be able to demonstrate competence in influencing and negotiating, delivering quality outcomes, and networking · Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including report writing · Have the capacity to work on own initiative and also to contribute well in a team based environment · Have a good understanding and knowledge of Local Government and its role in promoting tourism · Have the capacity to interact effectively with local elected members and people from a broad range of sectors and groups, including local tourism interests, local development organisations, the local social partners and local funding organisations · Have experience of managing financial resources within a budgetary control framework. Qualifications Post of TOURISM OFFICER 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 shall, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: - (a) Hold a third level qualification (level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in tourism, marketing or other relevant discipline; (b) Have a minimum of 3 years relevant post graduate experience and a demonstrable track record in the tourism sector; (c) Possess knowledge and understanding of the tourism sector and tourism related issues at local, regional and national level. SALARY Salary scale : €57,322 - €70,030 (LSI2) per annum (EL 08/25). Payment of increments is dependent on satisfactory performance. Entry point of this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the by the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage. Remuneration is paid fortnightly directly to the employee’s nominated bank account. The current wage pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, e.g. P.A.Y.E. and P.R.S.I. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and/or conduct are not satisfactory. Hours of Work: The normal working hours are 35 hours per week. Flexible working arrangements apply. All hours worked are subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997, and the Organisation of Working Time Regulations, 2001. Waterford City & County Council requires employees to record their hours using the CORE/TDS Clocking system. Annual Leave: The annual leave entitlement for the grade is 30 days per annum. The Chief Executive of Waterford City & County Council retains autonomy with regard to office closures, (e.g. Christmas Office Closure); any days arising from such closure will be reserved from the employee’s annual leave entitlement. Proposed office closure days will be reviewed and advised to all employees each year. Location of assignment/appointment: Waterford City & County Council reserves the right to assign the successful candidate to any premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. The person appointed will be required to report to their place of work by their own means of transport and at their own expense. Superannuation: The relevant Superannuation Scheme will apply. The provisions of the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998 may apply. Persons who become pensionable officers who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation contribution, to contribute to the local authority, 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable officers who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation contribution, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. The provisions of the Spouses and Children’s/Widows and Orphans Contributory Pension Scheme will continue to apply. New entrants will be admitted to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme with effect from the date of appointment. The scheme is contributory and provides pension, retirement gratuity, death gratuity and survivors benefits. To qualify for a pension the successful candidate must have served a minimum of two years employment in a Local Authority. Retirement Age There is no mandatory retirement age for new entrants to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act2004. Anyone who is not a new entrant to the public service, as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, is subject to a compulsory retirement age of 70 years or as determined in accordance with Department Circulars and in line with Government Policy. The maximum retirement age for new entrants as defined by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012 is 70 years. The Council may refer staff to a medical advisor at any time to determine fitness to carry out the duties to which they have been assigned. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. Residence: The successful candidate shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed, or within a reasonable distance thereof. Drivers Licence: The Tourism Officer employed by Waterford City & County Council will be required to use their car on official business. In such situations the employee must hold a current clean driver’s licence and have available adequate means of transport. It is the responsibility of the employee to arrange the appropriate car insurance for business use and to indemnify Waterford City & County Council with the indemnity specified on the insurance certificate under the heading “Persons or classes of person who are covered”. Documentation to confirm the appropriate insurance cover will be required to be supplied to the Council on an annual basis. Code of Conduct/Organisational Policies: Employees are to be required to adhere to all current and future Waterford City & County Council codes of practice including Code of Conduct of Employees and all current and future organisational policies including, but not limited to Health and Safety, Communications, Data Protection, Equality, Staff Mobility, Attendance Management and Use of Electronic Equipment. A full list of relevant policies is contained on the council Intranet. Training: Employees are required to attend and participate fully in training programmes as may be decided by the Council from time to time and to apply their learning in the course of their daily working activities. Commencement: Waterford City & County Council shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than one month (subject to notice requirements) and if they fail to take up the appointment within such period or such other longer period as the Council in its absolute discretion may determine, Waterford City & County Council shall not appoint them. Reporting Arrangements: The Tourism Officer reports directly to their relevant supervisor or to any other employee of Waterford City & County Council as the Chief Executive, Director of Services or other appropriate employee may designate for this purpose. A system of regular appraisal (PMDS) will be operated during employment, which will involve discussions between the employee and the line manager regarding performance and conduct. Health & Safety: Waterford City & County Council as an Employer is obliged to ensure, in so far as it is reasonably practicable the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work of all of its employees. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, the County Council has a legal duty to exercise all due care and take all protective and preventative measures to protect the Safety, Health and Welfare of its employees. All employees also have a legal obligation under Safety and Health legislation to co-operate with management and not engage in any improper conduct or behaviour or do anything, which would place themselves or others at risk. Employees must not be under the influence of an intoxicant at the place of work. Employees must comply with all Safety and Health rules and regulations and attend all required Safety and Health Training.
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. 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General Operative
Renumeration The Salary Scale for the post is (as at 01/08/2025) €35,547; €37,409; €38,528; €39,294; €39,958; €40,816; €41,340; €42,233; €43,150 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. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Professional The General Operative will provide a flexible service covering a wide range of essential maintenance duties including grounds maintenance as required: • The operation of various types of construction equipment to assist Craft Personnel • Cleaning and sweeping of plant rooms including AHUs and completion of all associated log books and records • The operation of maintenance and construction plant and machinery including commercial grade grounds maintenance equipment such as ride-on lawn mowers, gritting and road sweeping plant, leaf blowers • Operation of fork lifts, small trucks, and vans and other HSE vehicles as and when required • Use of herbicide and pesticide spraying equipment when required • Use and safe storage of fuels, chemicals, herbicides as required • Gritting and salting of roads and pavements • Working at heights and off MEWPs to carry out general maintenance tasks • Maintenance activity in relation to the May Park Lane Sewage Treatment Plant which will require participation in a weekend roster, if requested by TSD Management • Sweeping of entrances and car parks • Waste collection and emptying of external and courtyard bins as directed • Perform chasing of walls as required by Craft Operatives and also perform minor manual excavation and ground works Education and Training The General Operative will: • Participate in training courses as specified by the HSE, to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of technology, communications and health care regulations Health and Safety The General Operative will: • Be familiar with the safe operation of machinery • Be familiar with the use of fire fighting equipment and fire and safety regulations in operation in the department • Be familiar with the code of safe lifting practice and to adhere to same at all times • Use protective clothing and equipment as necessary during the course of duty in accordance with the Health and Welfare at Work Act 1989 and 1985 and observe all other safety procedures currently in force. S/he shall carry out such duties as may be assigned to him/her from time to time by the Chief Executive Officer or nominated officer • Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority Standards as they apply to the role, for example Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc., and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role • Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/or Experience Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. i) Possess a Junior Certificate (or higher) or equivalent qualification And ii) Have successfully undertaken or be willing to undertake the Solas Safe Pass Health and Safety Awareness Training Programme, or equivalent approved training programme. Please note if you have not undertaken this training, you will be required to successfully complete this training on taking up the post And iii) Be the holder of a full valid unendorsed Category B Driving Licence (Manual) And iv) Adequate education, training and experience of a type which would render him/her suitable to perform satisfactorily the duties of the post of General Operative And v) Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of suitability for the proper discharge of the duties 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. Post Specific Requirements • Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience carrying out general building and grounds maintenance and support to Craft Workers, in a health care setting Other Requirements Specific to the Post The candidate must be willing to work reasonable overtime if required and overtime at short notice in the event of severe weather events etc., due to the critical nature of the service involved. The candidate must be willing to participate in maintenance activity in relation to the May Park Lane Sewage Treatment Plant which will require participation in a weekend roster, if requested by TSD Management. Additional Eligibility Requirements Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be: (i) EEA, Swiss, or British citizens Or (ii) Non-European Economic Area citizens with permission to reside and work in the State Read Appendix 2 of the Additional Campaign Information for further information on accepted stamps for Non-EEA citizens resident in the State, including those with refugee status. To qualify, candidates must be eligible by the closing date of the campaign. Skills, Competencies and/or Knowledge Candidates must demonstrate: Professional Knowledge and Experience • Knowledge and skill relating to the operation, risks and safety precautions associated with: o Noise protection o Abrasive wheels o Confined spaces o Manual handling o Working at heights • A satisfactory understanding and experience of how large facilities and grounds are maintained, how to operate the machinery required and used, and what safety precautions must be implemented • The ability to provide a flexible service covering a wide range of essential general maintenance and grounds maintenance duties • The ability to effectively handle multiple tasks Planning and Organising Skills • Evidence of effective planning and organising skills • An understanding of the importance of value for money in the performance of work • An organised, methodical and structured approach to work including the ability to meet deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks • Experience in working effectively under pressure Teamwork Skills • The ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team and make positive contributions to that team Commitment to Providing a Quality Service • A commitment to providing a quality service, including an awareness and appreciation of the service user such as patients, the general public, medical and non-medical staff • Motivation and an innovative approach to job and service developments Problem Solving and Decision Making • The ability to evaluate information, solve problems and make decisions in a timely manner • The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team to resolve problems and implement solutions Communication and Interpersonal Skills • Effective communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner, written and verbal • Effective interpersonal skills • An ability to receive and implement instructions in an effective and efficient manner
