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Clerical Officer
Pay: €20 per hour. 35 hours per week Initial 3 month contract Purpose of the Role To provide efficient administrative and business support to the Compliance Officer and Business Support Team, ensuring the effective management of records, reporting, correspondence, and general office functions. Key Responsibilities
Cruise Performers - Musicians, Vocalists & Dancers
Performers Required for Cruise Ships - Musicians, Vocalists & Dancers Turn your passion into a global adventure—cruise performer jobs available! Discover the perfect gig that fits your talent and take your career to new heights! AT STUDIO 16, WE TURN TALENT INTO OPPORTUNITY. You’re not just another musician—you’re an artist with a story, a dream, and a fire that deserves the right stage. That’s where we come in. We specialize in connecting top-tier talent with life-changing opportunities on cruise ships. We’re not just another provider – we’re a powerhouse team that only works with the best of the best: rockstars . You know that feeling when you hear a band or artist that just gets you? That’s exactly what Studio 16 Entertainment is all about—bringing music and entertainment that speaks to the soul. With many years in the industry, we’ve rocked the world, providing top-tier talent to luxurious hotels, cruise ships, and global stages. But let’s rewind. We weren’t always working with the best of the best. Like many musicians, we started in small bars and weddings, hustling for every gig. With hard work, passion, and a relentless drive, we turned our dreams into reality—performing in breathtaking locations we once only imagined. Now, we’re here to do the same for you. We don’t just book acts; we build careers. We champion artists, helping them land the perfect gig at sea—so they can live their passion to the fullest. With Studio 16, your journey isn’t just a pursuit—it’s an adventure waiting to unfold. At Studio 16, we’re all about putting the «pro» in professional. Our team is stacked with experts who know how to source the absolute best talent in the game and get them booked in record time. We’ve got connections that would make your head spin – which means we can match artists with opportunities like nobody’s business. But here’s the thing: we don’t just work with anyone. We hand-pick each and every musician that joins our roster, because we’re not just about making a quick buck – we’re committed to bringing the very best to our clients all around the world. So if you’re a musician looking to take things to the next level, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll give you the tools and support you need to succeed, whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out. At Studio 16, the sky’s the limit – and we’ll be with you every step of the way. CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY
Driver
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for ensuring the efficient and professional delivery of customer€,,s online/telephone shopping orders. Interact with each customer with great pride, passion and care. The ideal candidate will have/be: Previous experience as a delivery driver is desirable Full clean driver€,,s licence is essential Excellent organisational and time management skills Excellent communication skills Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Previous customer service experience is an advantage. Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Deliver customer€,,s online/telephone shopping orders to different addresses in a specified region Load, unload, prepare and operate a delivery vehicle 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 Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
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.
Trainee Manager
Main purpose of the role: Support the management team in all aspects of the operation of the store while gaining detailed experience in individual departments throughout the store. The ideal candidate will have/be:
Person In Charge
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Person in Charge to join our team in Dublin and South East. We have a full time opportunity within our team in Arklow, Co. Wicklow. Contract Type: Specified Purpose. Contract Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week. Salary Scale: €55,430 - €68,228pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : 33 days per annum. Overview of the Post: The Person in Charge (PIC) will be responsible for the overall management of Enable Ireland Respite Services for children and adults based in Co. Wicklow. This includes responsibility for the management of staffing, budgets, and the provision of the highest standards of respite and residential care to our Service Owners. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring compliance with HIQA standards and the implementation of Enable Ireland policies and procedures supporting best practice and care in disability services. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list of duties. The successful candidate will have: Essential Criteria: · Eligible to work in the State. Desirable Criteria: · Previous experience working as a Person in Charge. If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: 30th September 2026 A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
ICT Operations Lead
Remuneration The salary scale for the post Grade VI (ML) Grade VI: €58,477 | €59,871 | €61,573 | €64,767 | €66,677 | €69,056 | €71,441 (LSI) Purpose of the Post The ICT Operations Lead is responsible for providing advanced technical administration, support and oversight of ICT systems and infrastructure across the organisation. The role acts as a senior technical resource within the ICT function, taking responsibility for complex system issues, system configuration, security, access management and the implementation and continuous improvement of ICT solutions. This is the senior technical post within the ICT function. The postholder is accountable for the day-to-day security, availability, resilience and reliability of ICT services across all SHS locations, including the principal administrative centres, and acts as the senior point of resolution beyond first and second-line support. This is a hands-on technical role. Working closely with the Information Governance Lead, ICT colleagues, CEO, Senior Leadership Team and external service providers, the postholder will support the reliability, security and effective operation of organisational ICT systems across a multi-site environment. The role does not have direct line management responsibility but will provide technical guidance and support to ICT colleagues as required. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Core Principles of the Role • Technical Expertise – Act as a senior technical resource, providing advanced ICT systems administration and troubleshooting. • Service Reliability – Support the availability, stability and effective operation of ICT systems across the organisation. • Security & Compliance – Ensure ICT activities are undertaken in line with cyber security, GDPR, information governance and organisational requirements. • Ownership & Accountability – Take ownership of complex ICT issues through to resolution, escalating appropriately where required. • Continuous Improvement – Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, security and the overall user experience. • Collaboration – Work closely with the Information Governance Lead, ICT colleagues, service managers, users and external providers. • Technical Guidance – Provide advice and technical support to ICT colleagues while maintaining clear role boundaries and without line-management responsibility. Key Areas of Responsibility Advanced ICT Systems Administration • Provide advanced administration, configuration and support across organisational ICT systems, including Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Entra ID, Intune – including identity and access management, device compliance and joiner/mover/leaver processes. • Act as a senior technical resource for complex system, software, hardware, connectivity and access issues. • Monitor system performance and identify and resolve recurring or higher-level technical issues. • Provide technical administration and support for business systems, including the Softworks time and attendance system and its networked clocking terminals, and support the implementation and data migration of the replacement client information system. Technical Support & Service Delivery • Provide high-quality ICT support across the organisation and act as an escalation point for more complex technical issues. • Manage and prioritise ICT incidents and requests, ensuring appropriate resolution and escalation. • Liaise with external ICT providers where specialist support is required. • Own the day-to-day operation, resilience and continuity of ICT services across all locations, and act as the senior technical point of resolution for issues escalated beyond first and second-line support. Access, Security & Information Governance • Administer and review user accounts, permissions and access controls across organisational systems. • Support joiner, mover and leaver processes and periodic access reviews. • Implement and maintain operational security controls – access control and authentication, patching and vulnerability management, endpoint protection, and audit logging and monitoring – and take the lead technical role in cyber incident response, containment, recovery and post-incident review. • Work closely with the Information Governance Lead to identify and address ICT and information-security risks. • Manage backup, restoration, disaster recovery and business continuity arrangements, and test them on a scheduled basis. • Provide technical and operational input to Data Protection Impact Assessments, supplier due diligence and ICT audits. Systems Development & Change • Coordinate and support system upgrades, patches, configuration changes and new system implementations. • Undertake technical testing and support the introduction of new ICT systems and solutions. • Identify technical risks and ensure changes are implemented in line with agreed change-control processes. ICT Infrastructure & Asset Management • Maintain and support network, connectivity, wireless and telephony infrastructure across a dispersed multi-site estate, including planning for and responding to outages, and a mixed estate of desktop, laptop, mobile and shared-use devices. • Oversee the configuration, deployment and lifecycle management of ICT equipment. • Maintain accurate ICT asset and technical records and identify emerging infrastructure or equipment requirements. ICT Projects & External Providers • Lead or contribute to the technical delivery of approved ICT projects, and provide realistic assessment of capacity, sequencing, timelines and implementation risk. • Liaise with external ICT suppliers and system vendors regarding technical issues, system changes, service delivery and implementation. • Act as the day-to-day operational contact for external ICT suppliers and managed service providers, monitor performance against agreed service levels, and provide technical evaluation and specification input to ICT procurement, tendering and contract management. • Support the assessment and implementation of ICT solutions that improve organisational efficiency, security and service delivery. Documentation, Guidance & Continuous Improvement • Develop and maintain ICT procedures, technical documentation, system records and user guidance. • Provide technical guidance and knowledge-sharing to ICT colleagues and system users, without direct line-management responsibility. • Identify opportunities to improve the reliability, security and effectiveness of ICT systems and processes. • Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge and contribute to the continuous development of the organisation’s ICT environment. Role Boundaries and Positioning The ICT Operations Lead is a senior technical role within the ICT function, providing a higher level of technical expertise, responsibility and autonomy than the ICT Systems Administrator role. The postholder will act as a senior technical resource and escalation point for complex ICT matters and will provide guidance and support to ICT colleagues as required. The role does not have direct line-management responsibility and ICT Systems Administrators do not report to the postholder. The role reports to the Information Governance Lead and works collaboratively with the wider ICT team and external ICT providers. 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 them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Risk Management, Quality, Health & Safety” All employees have general statutory obligations under Section 13 and 14 of the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 as follows: • Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated SHS protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. Comply with relevant statutory provisions and take reasonable care for their own safety, health and welfare and that of any other person who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work. • Co-operate with Sunbeam House Services and any other person to enable relevant statutory provisions to be complied with. • Not engage in improper conduct or other behavior that is likely to endanger their own safety, health and welfare at work or that of any other person. • Attend training as required particularly training in relation to safety, health and welfare at work or relating to the job carried out. • Make correct use of the safety equipment, clothing or training provided, or other items provided for their safety, health and welfare while at work. • Not to intentionally, recklessly, or without reasonable cause, interfere with, misuse or damage any appliance or safety equipment provided to secure the safety health or welfare of persons arising at work. • Not to intentionally or recklessly place at risk the safety, health or welfare of other staff, clients, contractors or visitors or any person in connection with work activities. • Report to the Operations Manager/Senior Operations Manager/Person in Charge without delay any defects in equipment, article or substance, place of work, or systems of work which might be a danger to safety, health and welfare of which they are aware. • Report to the Operations Manager/Senior Operations Manager/Person in Charge without delay any work being carried on or likely to be carried on in a manner that might be a danger to safety, health and welfare of which they are aware, and any contravention of the relevant statutory provisions that may be a danger to safety, health and welfare of which they are aware. • Report all accidents immediately no matter how trivial it is to the Operations Manager/Senior Operations Manager/Person in Charge and Safety Officer using the organisation’s Accident Report Form. • Ensure they are not under the influence of an intoxicant to the extent that they are a danger to their own safety health or welfare at work or that of any other person, and submit to any appropriate, reasonable and proportionate tests by a competent person if reasonably required by Sunbeam House Services. In addition, staff are reminded that: • They are not allowed to attend the premises or carry out duties whilst under the influence of drink or illicit drugs. Any person found breaking this rule will be liable to instant dismissal. • Any person who becomes aware that they are suffering from any disease or physical or mental impairment which would be likely to cause them to expose themselves to a risk of danger they must immediately inform their Operations Manager/Senior Operations Manager, Person in Charge or Supervisor. • Any person who is under medical supervision or on prescribed medication and who has been certified fit for work should notify their Operations Manager/Senior Operations Manager, Person in Charge or Shift Lead of any known side effects or temporary disabilities which could hinder their work performance, and which may be a danger to themselves, their fellow workers or clients. • Staff may be required to undergo a medical assessment of their fitness to perform work activities that give rise to critical risks to the safety, health and welfare of other staff, clients or others. Eligibility criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Essential Criteria • Relevant third-level ICT qualification or equivalent relevant experience. • Substantial post-qualification experience in ICT operations, infrastructure or systems administration, including demonstrable experience at third-line or senior technical level. • Strong experience with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Entra ID and Microsoft-based environments. • Experience managing user accounts, permissions, access controls and ICT security. • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex ICT issues. • Experience supporting system upgrades, implementations and ICT projects. • Strong problem-solving, organisational and communication skills. • Good understanding of cyber security, information governance and data protection. • Demonstrable hands-on experience of network, connectivity, wireless and telephony infrastructure in a multi-site organisation. • Practical experience of operational information security controls and of ICT or cyber incident response, containment and recovery. • Demonstrable experience of backup, restoration, disaster recovery and business continuity arrangements. • Experience of administering or supporting networked business system hardware, for example time and attendance or workforce management terminals. • Working administration experience across a Microsoft cloud environment (Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Intune). • Demonstrable experience of managing external ICT suppliers and contracted services, including performance monitoring and escalation. • Ability to explain technical matters to non-technical colleagues and to document decisions accurately. • Full driving licence and access to transport. Desirable Criteria • Experience in healthcare, disability services, the public sector or another regulated environment. • Relevant Microsoft, networking or cyber-security certification. • Experience supporting ICT within a multi-site organisation. • Experience with ICT ticketing and asset-management systems. • Experience working with external ICT suppliers and service providers. • Experience providing technical guidance and knowledge-sharing to colleagues. • Experience of supporting or implementing a client information, case management or CRM system holding sensitive personal data. • Experience of ICT procurement, tendering or contract management in a publicly funded body. • Certification in Microsoft Azure, Entra ID or Intune specifically. Key Competencies • Technical Expertise – Demonstrates strong technical knowledge and competence across ICT systems, infrastructure and applications. • Problem Solving & Analysis – Diagnoses complex ICT issues and identifies effective, practical solutions. • Accountability & Initiative – Takes ownership of issues, works independently and follows through to resolution. • Planning & Organisation – Effectively prioritises competing demands, incidents, system requirements and project work. • Communication & Collaboration – Communicates technical information clearly and works effectively with colleagues, users and external providers. • Security & Service Focus – Maintains a strong focus on cyber security, information governance and the delivery of reliable, user-focused ICT services. • Technical Judgement – diagnoses and prevents complex technical problems and knows when to escalate or source specialist advice." and "Service Focus – understands how ICT supports front-line service delivery to the people we support. 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. Education & Training Engage in the SHS performance appraisal process in conjunction with your reporting manager as appropriate. You will be required to complete SHS mandatory training, and to maintain current technical knowledge and relevant certification through continuing professional development. Other requirements specific to the post • The post is full-time, 35 hours per week, Grade VI. • The role will be based at a designated SHS office location, currently Head Office, Bray. As SHS operates across multiple office and service locations, the assigned office base may be subject to change in line with organisational requirements. Travel across services and community settings will be required. • The post holder may be required to work flexibly in line with organisational needs. • Appointment will be subject to organisational recruitment, reference, Garda vetting and occupational health requirements, as applicable. • The duties of the post may evolve in line with service needs, organisational priorities, regulatory requirements and the continued development of the role.
Staff Officer
The Council will form three separate panels of suitably qualified candidates to meet the requirements agreed nationally of the ratio of posts to be confined to the local government sector, open, and those confined to Wicklow County Council staff. The order of candidates placed on each of the three panels is determined by where they were placed on the overall Order of Merit List. Panel A (Confined to Local Authority Sector) will comprise of successful applicants in order of merit from within the Local Authority Sector only, i.e. candidates serving in a local authority or Regional Assembly (where applicable). Panel B (Open) will comprise of all successful applicants in order of merit and may include candidates serving in a local authority, regional assembly and external applicants. Panel C (Confined to Wicklow County Council) will comprise of all successful applicants in order of merit from within the recruiting Local Authority, i.e., candidates serving in Wicklow County Council. For the purposes of the above, the sector Panel A is comprehended to include all Local Authorities and the three Regional Assemblies only. Staff who are not existing employees of local authorities or regional assemblies are not eligible to apply for competitions confined to the sector (Panel A) or to the local authority (Panel C). QUALIFICATIONS Character Candidates shall be of good character. Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Experience, etc. Candidates must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: Applicants to Panel B (Open) (i) (a) have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects (or four subjects if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and/or English and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics, AND (b) have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in higher level (or Honours) papers in three subjects in that examination (or two subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics), or (ii) have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, or (iii) hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard. (iv) shall have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff. Confined Competition (Panel A) (iv) (a) be a serving employee of a local authority, or a regional assembly and have not less than two years’ satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post. Confined Competition (Panel C) (iv) (a) be a serving employee of Wicklow County Council and have not less than two years’ satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post. PLEASE NOTE: Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. Overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. Failure to do so will deem your application inadmissible. The onus is on the candidate to ensure that the relevant qualification is listed on their application form. In the event that an offer of employment is made, the candidate will be required to submit all relevant Educational Qualifications in order to meet the requirements above. DRIVING LICENCE/TRAVEL The holder of the office will be required to hold a valid Irish/EU full driving licence for Class B vehicles or a licence acceptable to NDLS for exchange, free from endorsement and disqualification. They must be a competent driver and shall drive a motor car in the course of his/her duties and for this purpose, provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the Local Authority. The Local Authority must be indemnified on their insurance. https://www.ndls.ie/help/faq.html#exchange-of-foreign-driving-licence Where a candidate does not hold a driving licence due to a certified medical condition, they may still be considered for interview. If successful at interview, the candidate will be required to provide an appropriate medical certificate and may be required to attend the Council’s independent medical practitioner for assessment prior to the issue of any contract of employment. DUTIES The duties assigned to a Staff Officer shall be to give to the local authority under the direction and supervision of its appropriate officer such services of an executive, supervisory and advisory nature as are required for the exercise and performance of any of its powers and duties and shall include the duty of deputising for other officers of the local authority, when required, and such duties as may be required in relation to the area of any other local authority. The duties of the post include, but are not limited to, the following: Providing high level administrative support to other officers within the department/section. Delivery of specific departmental/organisational objectives and goals. Supervision and management of staff. Supporting Senior Officers to implement and manage key objectives within the relevant area of responsibility. Communicate and liaise effectively with line managers, colleagues and customers in relation to operational matters for their section. Support implementation of good practices in the department/section to promote transparent and accountable services. Working on inter-departmental teams to facilitate organisational change. Ensure full compliance with all organisational policies and procedures. To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibilities as may be required from time to time. These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and other duties may be assigned. PRINCIPAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT A panel may be formed from which future Staff Officer positions may be filled; this panel will remain in place for two years. The position will be full-time and pensionable. The successful candidate(s) may be assigned as required to any of the Municipal Districts/Directorates under the Chief Executive’s control or to any premises/location in use by the Council now or in the future. Duties The duties of the office are to give to the local authority and (a) to such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive, for the purposes of the Local Government Acts 2001–2014, is Chief Executive, and (b) to any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority or by any of the authorities or bodies mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph. Under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such other officer as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate professional/technical and ancillary services of an advisory, supervisory or executive nature as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties, including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body. The holder of the office will, if required, act for an officer of a higher level. Probation Where persons who are not already permanent officers of a Local Authority are appointed, the following provisions shall apply; (a) there shall be a period after such appointments take effect, during which such persons shall hold office on probation; (b) such period shall be nine months; this period may be extended at the Chief Executive’s discretion; (c) such persons shall cease to hold such office at the end of the period of probation, unless during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. Salary: €52,761 - €63,109 per annum includes 2nd LSI EL 04/2026 The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time in line with national policy. The holder of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than his/her inclusive salary) payable to and received by him/her by virtue of his/her office or in respect of services which he/she is required by or under any enactment to perform. Starting pay shall be determined in accordance with appropriate Departmental Circular letters. New Entrants will be placed on the minimum of salary scale. Hours of Work The person appointed will be required to work a 35 hour week Monday to Friday, which equates to a 7 hour day to be accounted for within attendance hours of 9.00am to 5.00pm with one hour lunch between 1.00pm and 2.00pm. There may be a requirement to work additional hours from time to time for which Time in Lieu will apply. A flexi system is also in operation. Garda Vetting Candidates may be subject to Garda Vetting. Appointment(s) will be considered having regard to receipt of satisfactory Garda Vetting, particularly to determine suitability to work with children/vulnerable adults. Citizenship Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a Stamp 4 visa; or (e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a Stamp 4 visa; or (f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a Stamp 4 visa. Work Permit All non-EU/EEA citizens must hold a valid work permit prior to and for the duration of their contract. The work permit must allow you to work full-time for Wicklow County Council. It is the responsibility of individual employees to ensure that you have a valid work permit. If at any stage during your contract you cease to hold a valid work permit, you must immediately advise Wicklow County Council and your employment will cease with immediate effect. Health For the purposes of satisfying the requirements as to health, it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are appointed, to undergo at their expense a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. On taking up appointment, the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to candidates. Residence Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. Annual Leave Annual leave entitlement will be 30 days per annum exclusive of public holidays and Good Friday.
Recruit Prison Officers
Salary As of 1st June 2026, following salary scale applies to Recruit Prison Officers: PPC €38,413.00 €39,7189.00 €42,789.00 (NORMAL MAX) Entry will be at the minimum point of the scale. Introduction The Irish Prison Service is responsible for the provision of safe and secure custody, dignity of care and rehabilitation to people in custody for safer communities. The Irish Prison Service operates as an executive office within the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration (“the Department”). It is headed by a Director General supported by a number of Directors. The Irish Prison Service is a key component in our country’s Criminal Justice System. It employs some 3,700 uniformed and civilian staff. Currently, the Irish Prison Service estate (the Estate) is made up of 13 prisons; 10 closed Prisons (Arbour Hill, Castlerea, Cloverhill, Cork, Dóchas, Limerick, Midlands, Mountjoy, Portlaoise, and Wheatfield), the Training Unit (Mountjoy) and two Open Centres (Loughan House and Shelton Abbey). Typically, the Irish Prison Service manages approximately 6,000 people in custody at any one time, both male and female, aged 18 and over. Irish Prison Service Headquarters (HQ) is located in Longford. HQ is made up of five Directorates including Care and Rehabilitation, Operations, Human Resources, Finance and Estates, and Corporate Services, Governance and ICT. Our Mission Providing safe and secure custody, dignity of care and rehabilitation to prisoners for safer communities. Our Vision A safer community through excellence in a prison service built on respect for human dignity. Our Values Teamwork - We achieve more by working together than we can as individuals working alone. Integrity - We must always have the courage to do the right thing, the decent thing, even when no one else is watching. Potential - Everyone has the potential to be a better person, and we actively seek to provide staff and those in custody with opportunities to realise and achieve this. Safety - We actively contribute to maintaining an environment in which staff and those in our custody feel emotionally and physically safe and ultimately, contribute to a safer community. Support - We actively seek to provide supports to staff and support rehabilitation of those in custody. These values foster and support the courage to make a difference in all that we do and to ensure that the Irish Prison Service is: • an open, inclusive, diverse and proud organisation which focuses on teamwork and collaboration and encourages supportive and positive relationships. • an ethical and accountable organisation where the highest standards are expected, promoted and adhered to and which is open to external scrutiny and adheres to human rights. • a competent organisation where staff are equipped with the necessary skills and competencies to reach their potential, behave appropriately and have a clear understanding of their role in the organisation. • a supportive organisation which promotes the safety and the physical and mental health of all staff, where staff are valued and recognised and there is a focus on “those that do” rather than “those that don’t”. • a rehabilitative organisation which supports positive change, improved resettlement and reintegration opportunities for prisoners through targeted action and interagency collaboration and support. • a more aware organisation where the rights and needs of the citizen, especially victims, are always supported, recognised and listened to. The Prison Environment A prison is not a usual environment for any human being. It is a complex and dynamic environment which has the potential to be stressful for both prisoners and for staff. The normalisation of the prison environment is largely dependent on effective management and on the development of appropriate relationships by our prison staff with our prisoners. Prisons operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. A list of all Prison Estates can be found in Appendix 1. Our Prisoners While each prisoner’s personal life story is unique, many of our prisoners have mental illnesses, behavioural issues and addictions. They have been subjected to sexual, domestic and social abuse, and/or have neglected their own physical health. Some prisoners have committed serious crimes. Some have come from disadvantaged and minority groups in society, and some have had little or no opportunity or encouragement to participate in education or training programmes. Our Staff In Ireland, recent years have required Prison Officers to undertake increasingly complex and diverse tasks, balancing their traditional security focussed role with a renewed emphasis on facilitating rehabilitative interventions that address offending behaviour. Prison Officers are the frontline staff who interact most with prisoners on a daily basis and as a result, have the potential to positively influence prisoners to engage in training, education, psychology and community in-reach services within the prison system. Knowledge of the legal framework which governs the management of prisoners and skills such as searching and restraint techniques are important competencies for prison staff, however, the most important aspects of operating as an effective Prison Officer is the capacity to relate to and engage with prisoners, act with professionalism, tolerance and humanity and the ability to role model positive social behaviour. Such traits stem from life experience and personal values. Role Profile Prison Officers conduct the majority of the face to face interactions with people committed to prison throughout their sentence including transportation from court; committal; safety; security; accommodation; supporting access to healthcare, psychology, in reach services, work training, education and visits by family friends and legal representatives; maintaining good order and discipline; and supporting their care, progression, desistence and rehabilitation in order that they can safely reintegrate back into their communities on completion of their sentence. Given that prisoners spend the majority of their sentence in the presence of Prison Officers, building appropriate relationships with prisoners and actively role modelling positive behaviours in general appearance, demeanour and in daily interactions with colleagues and prisoners are fundamental aspects of the role. Prison Officers must always secure and account for every prisoner in their care, whether inside the prison or when on prisoner escorts. An overview of the wide variety of accountabilities associated with the role of Prison Officer, both within a prison context and across the wider organisation are outlined below: a) Ensure the safe and secure custody of prisoners by • Accounting for and securing all prisoners, prisoner information, keys and radios in your custody at all times. • Setting clear expectations of behaviour for prisoners, utilising the Incentivised Regime Scheme to reflect the consequences of their behaviour and initiating disciplinary proceedings when the Prison Rules are breached by prisoners. • Vigilantly monitoring prison cells and infrastructure for damage, tampering, breakage, or for potential risk of injury on a daily basis and report any potential threats to security or safety to the Assistant Chief Officer (ACO) and Trades Officer immediately. • Monitoring yards, visits, gates, nets, external perimeters and overhead airspace utilising CCTV and other measures and reporting any suspect activity to the ACO. • Quickly identifying and interpreting warning signs, indicators, changes in prisoner behaviour, routines and habits, regarding potential threats to the good order and safe and secure custody of prisoners and promptly acting to resolve or prevent incidents and communicating to other staff if there are any unresolved issues. • Identifying and reporting evidence of possession or use of prohibited articles, drugs or substances within the prison. • Preventing non-compliant and violent conduct and the unlawful escape of prisoners in a manner consistent with the Prison Rules. • Maintaining familiarity with and rehearsing or implementing contingency plans in order to effectively respond to a prison emergency or critical incident. b) Contribute to the care, progression, desistence and rehabilitation of prisoners by • Actively role modelling positive behaviours in your general appearance, demeanour, in your daily interactions with colleagues and prisoners and by ensuring that decisions relating to prisoner requests are responded to quickly and the prisoner understands the justification for the decision. • Monitoring and recording indicators regarding the physical and mental health of prisoners in accordance with policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and when concerns are identified alert the appropriate healthcare staff. • Engaging and communicating effectively with line managers, Integrated Sentence Managers (ISMs), healthcare staff, psychologists, Work Training staff, teachers, in reach services, etc., regarding prisoners in your care. • Supporting and promoting, in-reach prison community initiatives such as the Red Cross, Samaritans Listener programme, Men’s Shed, Gaisce, Toastmasters, Park run, etc. • Cultivating appropriate relationships (right relationships rather than good relationships) with prisoners by setting out and maintaining clear security and personal boundaries and managing tensions between security, care and rehabilitative objectives. • Providing evidence to investigation teams, inspection and monitoring bodies, courts, etc. when requested. • Respecting, protecting and explaining to prisoners their statutory entitlements and human rights. • Implementing safe work practices in accordance with the safety statement, ensuring that the standard of cleanliness and hygiene control in your work area is maintained at a high level in accordance with Irish Prison Service policy and identifying, reporting and recording health and safety hazards and work-related injuries and take any necessary action to eliminate, isolate or minimise hazards. • Maintaining familiarity and complying with relevant legislation, policies, SOPs and orders. • Monitoring your own mental health and the mental health of your colleagues, particularly in times of stress and following involvement in or observation of critical incidents and recognising when support is required. c) Be prepared to conduct a broad range of additional tasks including: • Operating Irish Prison Service vehicles • Escorting prisoners to courts, hospitals, funerals, etc. • Screening and searching prisoners, their property, visitors into prison, cells, vehicles, visiting areas and other locations • Supervising visits to prisoners by families, friends and legal representatives • Safely escorting psychologists, maintenance teams, probations service staff, in-reach service staff in the performance of their roles • Monitoring prisoner written correspondence • Assisting in the committal of prisoners and the management of prisoner property • Verifying the identity and confirming the authorisation of prisoners and visitors to enter and exit the prison and recording these movements • Supporting education and work training activities • Implementing Irish Prison Service drug testing procedures • Night duty • Operating the prison control room • Any other tasks as directed by the Prison Governor or a line manager. About the Recruit Prison Officer Job The Recruit Prison Officer (RPO) is the entry level to the Service and it is proposed to set up a panel from which vacancies arising in the Irish Prison Service may be filled. Vacancies will be filled at Recruit Prison Officer level initially. Following the successful completion of 3 years’ service including probation and a Higher Certificate in Custodial Care, the Recruit Prison Officer will be appointed as an established Prison Officer. Prisons operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As a result, Recruit Prison Officers will be required to work a basic 2,035 hours per year based on an average roster of 39 hours a week and will be required to work shifts including night duties, every second weekend, some public holidays and over festive seasons. Recruit Prison Officers will also be required to work Additional Hours (AH) over and above basic rostered hours up to 360 hours per annum. Working as a Recruit Prison Officer can be complex and difficult, but it can be varied, challenging and highly rewarding. We are looking for individuals who have the capacity to relate to and engage with prisoners, act with professionalism, tolerance and humanity and the ability to role model positive social behaviour. They must also have the ability to think on their feet in dealing with situations which require security and control. Information in relation to the competencies required of a Recruit Prison Officer is set out at Appendix 2. These include: • Adaptability • Information Handling and Communication • Supporting Others • Conscientiousness • Directing Others • Resilience Age Be at least 18 years of age i.e., must have been born on or before the 8th October 2008. Nationality You must, by the closing date for application to this competition be: a) a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d) A non-EEA citizen who has a stamp 4 visa; or a stamp 5 visa Education You must have obtained the following, by the closing date for application to this competition: i. have obtained in the Established Leaving Certificate a minimum of grade D3 (O6 post 2017) at Ordinary level, or C3 (F5 from 2017) at Foundation Level, in at least 5 subjects*; or ii. (ii) hold a minimum of a Level 5 Major award** (120 credits) on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ); or iii. (iii) hold a recognised qualification (at Level 5 or greater), deemed comparable to the above in terms of both level and volume of learning as determined by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) In certain cases, a Pass in the Leaving Certificate Applied may be deemed equivalent to a Leaving Certificate. *A Pass or above in the Links Modules subject may be counted as one subject. ** A QQI Level 5 or 6 major award will have 120 Credits (Please note any certificate which has a lower number is only a Minor Award and is not sufficient to determine eligibility). Note: A combination of two or more exam sittings may be permitted in determining eligibility. Recognition of other qualifications publicjobs may verify the validity of qualifications other than the Leaving Certificate with Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). Candidates may refer to the National Academic Recognition Information Centre which offers advice on the academic recognition of foreign qualifications in Ireland. Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform letter dated 28th June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1st June 2012, a Collective Agreement which had been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Public Services Committee of the ICTU in relation to ex-gratia Redundancy Payments to Public Servants. It is a condition of the Collective Agreement that persons availing of the agreement will not be eligible for re-employment in the Public Service by any Public Service body (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009–2011) for a period of 2 years from termination of the employment. People who availed of this scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility). 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 not eligible to apply for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010) The Department of Health Circular 7/2010 dated 1 November 2010 introduced a Targeted Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) Scheme and Voluntary Redundancy Schemes (VRS). It is a condition of the VER scheme that persons availing of the scheme will not be eligible for reemployment in the public health sector or in the wider Public Service or in a body wholly or mainly funded from public moneys. The same prohibition on reemployment applies under the VRS, except that the prohibition is for a period of 7 years. People who availed of the VER scheme are not eligible to compete in this competition. People who availed of the VRS scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility). Department of Environment, Community & Local Government (Circular Letter LG (P) 06/2013) The Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Circular Letter LG (P) 06/2013 introduced a Voluntary Redundancy Scheme for Local Authorities. In accordance with the terms of the Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants dated 28 June 2012 as detailed above, it is a specific condition of that VER Scheme that persons will not be eligible for reemployment in any Public Service body [as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009–2011 and the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012] for a period of 2 years from their date of departure under this Scheme. These conditions also apply in the case of engagement/employment on a contract for service basis (either as a contractor or as an employee of a contractor). Declaration Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a Public Service scheme of incentivised early retirement. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service Appointment.
