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2025/2026 (Ref: C/DCW/N/006) Join Us in BT36 / BT37 / BT38! Community Care Worker Permanent Part & Full Time £12.36 per hour plus mileage (weekly paid) Make a Real Difference in Your Local Community Bryson Care is growing! We’re proud to now offer care services in BT36, BT37, and BT38, and we’re looking for compassionate, reliable people to join our care team. Join Bryson Care as a Community Care Worker and be part of a dedicated team that values empathy, teamwork, and respect. In this rewarding role, whether you have previous care experience or are just starting out, you’ll provide personal and practical support to individuals in their homes—enhancing their quality of life while encouraging independence. Essential Criteria Paid/unpaid experience in a caring role. Valid UK driving license and access to a car. Who are you? Open, honest and trustworthy Flexible approach to working hours Ability to work as part of a team Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Application: For more information, please contact us on (028) 9032 5835 or email: carebelfastrecruitment@brysongroup.org Please note a satisfactory Access NI Enhanced / Standard disclosure or Garda Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment. Bryson adheres to Access NI Code of Practice, available upon request. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is: Thursday 8th January 2026 at 12noon Please note, we reserve the right to close this role early. Due to the personal and sensitive nature of the role, which involves working directly with female care clients, this role is for a female care assistants only. This is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
RASP Support Worker
Bryson Care requires: Rapid Response Support Worker (Ref: C/RASP/B/031) £13.36 per hour plus 32p mileage (weekly paid) Join our Team! As a RASP Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing high-quality, person-centered care to individuals who require immediate assistance with the goal of helping them regain independence. With tailored one-to-one or two-to-one support, this service operates 7 days a week to make a lasting difference in the lives of those you support. Essential Criteria At least 1 years paid experience in a caring role. GCSE (or equivalent) standard of education. Relevant qualification e.g., QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care, Level 2/3 or equivalent OR willing to complete within 12 months of commencement in post. NISCC registered/able to apply on appointment. A full UK driving license and access to a car. This role is open to women only, as some personal support can only be provided by a female staff member. What We Offer Full Time & Part Time Roles Available/Guaranteed Contracts Available RAF Scheme/Blue Light Discount Card Access NI Paid For Paid training and ongoing professional development Flexible working patterns Support from a dedicated management team/ Opportunities for career progression Who are you? Open, honest and trustworthy Flexible approach to working hours Ability to work as part of a team Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Application: Application packs are downloadable from https://bryson.getgotjobs.co.uk/home, where there is also the option to apply online. Please note: Bryson does not offer sponsorship. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is: Thursday 8th January 2026 at 12noon Please note a satisfactory Access NI Enhanced / Standard disclosure or Garda Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment. Bryson adheres to Access NI Code of Practice, available upon request. Please note, we reserve the right to close this role early Due to the personal and sensitive nature of the role, which involves working directly with female care clients, this role is for a female care assistants only. This is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
Community Care Worker
Bryson Care requires: Community Care Worker (Ref: C/DCW/B/047) 🏡 About Bryson Charitable Group Bryson Charitable Group is one of Northern Ireland’s leading charities, dedicated to making the greatest difference to the greatest need. Through Bryson Care, we support thousands of people each year with domiciliary care, family support, and community services. Joining Bryson means becoming part of a team that values compassion, dignity, and independence for every individual we serve. ✨ Key Responsibilities Assisting with personal care and daily living tasks Providing companionship and emotional support Supporting meal preparation and medication prompts Promoting independence and dignity 👩⚕️ What We’re Looking For Compassionate and caring nature Good communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Registration with NISCC (or willingness to register) Access to a car and full driving licence (desirable) 🎁 What We Offer Up to £13.36 per hour plus mileage Full Time & Part Time Roles Available Guaranteed Contracts Available RAF Scheme Blue Light Discount Card Access NI Paid For Paid training and ongoing professional development Flexible working patterns Support from a dedicated management team Opportunities for career progression Please note: Bryson Care does not offer sponsorship A satisfactory Access NI Enhanced / Standard disclosure or Garda Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment. Bryson adheres to Access NI Code of Practice available upon request Closing date for receipt of completed applications is: Thursday 8TH January 2026 at 12noon We reserve the right to close this role early.
Net Zero Officer
There is currently one permanent, full-time post. To register and apply for this job, go to Net Zero Officer (link opens in new window). You can also download the job description, employee specification and terms and conditions for this job. As Protestants are currently known to be under-represented in this job group, in Belfast City Council, applications from this group would be particularly welcome. And as young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are currently under-represented in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome. As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. Belfast City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.
Upstream NI Schools Project Worker
UPSTREAM NI SCHOOLS PROJECT WORKER Are you passionate about supporting young people before that reach crisis point? Join MACS as a Project Worker for Upstream NI, a new schools-based initiative preventing youth homelessness before crisis hits . As an Upstream NI Schools-Based Project Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering an innovative, early intervention model aimed at preventing youth homelessness across schools in Northern Ireland. Working directly within educational settings, you will use a universal screening tool to identify young people who may be at risk of housing instability or crisis. You will provide person-centred, strengths-based support to young people and their families, helping to address underlying issues before they escalate. Collaborating closely with school staff, families, and external services, you will coordinate tailored interventions that promote wellbeing, resilience, and long-term housing security. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering approach inspired by international best practice and adapted to meet the specific needs of young people in Northern Ireland. Please see attached Job Description and Person specification for essential skills and knowledge required for the post and click apply to submit your CV. See attached Recruitment Guidance notes and Why Work for MACS with more information, or email hr@macsni.org if you have any further queries. CV’s submitted must demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria required for the post. Posts Available : Full Time, Fixed Term post (12 months with possibility of extension, subject to funding) Salary: £27,334 per annum Benefits : MACS Pension contribution of 4% of salary; up to 41 days annual leave (including bank holidays); enhanced paid leave for Sick, Maternity and Carers leave; paid training days per year; Flexible and remote working options available. Closing Date : Tuesday 6th January 2026 at 9:30am. MACS is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit and all offers of employment are subject to an Access NI Disclosure Check.
Lecturer In Motor Vehicle, Heavy
Lecturer in Motor Vehicle (Heavy Vehicle) Full Time, Permanent Post, Lisburn Campus £32,600 - £42,917 per annum (plus £3,333 Threshold and £1,Deane Payment if applicable) ABOUT US We take great pride in Inspiring. Transforming. Enriching lives. Each member of staff has an important role to play in ensuring that our students and business clients get the very best of quality education. Our working environment is a dynamic, challenging and rewarding one. We need the best talent to help us become a world leader. As well as a challenging role which will add value to your CV you will get an attractive renumeration package, access to professional development opportunities and the chance to work with some of the best in the education sector. We currently have a vacancy for a Lecturer in Motor Vehicle (Heavy Vehicle) post. JOB PURPOSE To become a member of the teaching team in current courses of study and assist with future developments. For further information on the main duties and responsibilities of this role, please see attached Job Description
Organisational Risk & Resilience E Grade Panel
We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports. Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth. We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level. Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights to our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland’s water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come. The Organisational Risk and Resilience Team is responsible for developing and implementing Uisce Éireann’s Organisational Risk Management, Policy and Framework and assisting the business in ensuring that appropriate resilience (Crisis Management and Business Continuity) Policy and Framework is designed, implemented and operated across the organisation to minimise the impact of a business continuity or crisis management events. The function also supports the development of the UÉ management systems model in line with ISO standards and including the provision of its core support processes (CAPA/Doc Control). The roles available are in the Resilience Team, part of the Organisational Risk & Resilience Function and would suit a variety of business continuity, crisis and emergency management disciplines. The roles are as follows; • Incident & Crisis Management Analyst (Multiple) • Business Continuity Analyst These Analyst roles will support the development, implementation and maintenance of Uisce Éireann’s resilience policies, frameworks, plans and standard operating procedures. The duties will include coordination of the end-to-end lifecycle of incident, crisis and business continuity management, through planning and preparedness, response, measurement, monitoring and reporting activities. The roles will be key to ensure that the business is prepared to respond and recover from events and incidents that could potentially impact critical activities and continuity of service. These roles will contribute to the overall continuous improvement of the Uisce Éireann’s resilience model in line with national and international regulatory requirements and best practice. Please refer to Job Descriptions below for greater detail on the Main Duties and Responsibilities for each role. Incident & Crisis Management Analyst The Role: The Organisational Risk and Resilience Team is responsible for developing and implementing Uisce Éireann’s Organisational Risk Management, Policy and Framework and assisting the business in ensuring that appropriate resilience (Crisis Management and Business Continuity) Policy and Framework is designed, implemented and operated across the organisation to minimise the impact of a business continuity or crisis management events. The function also supports the development of the UÉ management systems model in line with ISO standards and including the provision of its core support processes (CAPA/Doc Control). Reporting to the Incident & Crisis Management Technical Lead, the Incident & Crisis Management Analyst will interact with a large group of stakeholders across the different areas of the business and will provide advice, support in the development and implementation of incident & crisis management processes and plans, training, guidance, reporting and monitoring of the full life cycle of the Incident & Crisis Management framework structures and practices and contributing to the governance and assurance activities of the organisation. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Support the day-to-day coordination and completion of activities of the full Incident & Crisis Management Framework lifecycle for Uisce Éireann. • Completion of business reviews of incident and crisis management documentation to ensure they are kept up to date on activities, resources, and implementation mechanisms. • Support the development and implementation of incident management, emergency response plans and procedures working closely with representatives across the business • Support and administer the running of the cross functional incident management working group to ensure all elements of Incident & Crisis Management are fit for purpose across the organisation • Coordinate and schedule assurance activities across the business, such training, scenario testing, exercises of the incident and crisis management processes. • Develop and provide Incident Management & Crisis management status reports and metrics as part of annual assurance plans. • Provide assistance and support to the wider team on standing up incident or crisis management teams as response to live events as and when required. • Ensure that Incident & Crisis Management risks are identified, and escalated, and support the identification of control and mitigation measures. • Provide incident & Crisis management advice and guidance to the across all levels of the business • Work with internal resources to create and deliver required training and awareness programmes • Coordinate and support the business on the completion of post-incident/crisis “lessons learnt” reviews and incorporate findings into plans • Work with the wider Uisce Éireann business to ensure that Incident & crisis Management opportunities for improvement are agreed and implemented ensuring continuous improvement of these processes • Support the Organisational Risk and Resilience Function and wider business in the interpretation and implementation of relevant and applicable national resilience regulations to ensure compliance, including involvement and participation in resilience projects and initiatives. • Other duties may be assigned from time to time General Duties and Responsibilities: Collaborate with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business, including but not limited to; o Asset Operations o Environmental Regulation o Health and Safety o Corporate Affairs o Infrastructure Delivery o Customer Operations o Asset Management o Facilities o IT • Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards. • Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with Uisce Éireann’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of UÉ business information, and delivery of critical services, in accordance with the NIS Directive and any other relevant cybersecurity regulation. • Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation-wide objectives. • Other duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: • Relevant third level qualification and or accreditation is desirable and or relevant experience • A minimum of 3 years’ Experience in the water, utilities or similar industries is desirable and or relevant experience in Business Continuity, Contingency planning, Incident/ Crisis Management or Emergency Management Response roles • Management systems experience, ideally in the Utility/ large organisations working to ISO standards is an advantage • Working experience developing processes and procedures and implementing into business teams • Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with key stakeholders internally and externally • Proven track record with dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion along with the ability to communicate information to others • Experience in encouraging teamwork and knowledge-sharing to enhance team performance. Evidence of motivating colleagues to achieve shared goals and improve outcomes • Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and analyse problems and make improvement decisions that benefit the team/communities. • Demonstrate adaptability and the ability to change focus and direction in line with business strategy and requirements • Ability to proactively identify new areas of improvement and implement new ways to do things. • Experience in taking ownership of safety responsibilities and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Business Continuity Analyst The Role: The Organisational Risk and Resilience Team is responsible for developing and implementing Uisce Éireann’s Organisational Risk Management, Policy and Framework and assisting the business in ensuring that appropriate resilience (Crisis Management and Business Continuity) Policy and Framework is designed, implemented and operated across the organisation to minimise the impact of a business continuity or crisis management events. The function also supports the development of the UÉ management systems model in line with ISO standards and including the provision of its core support processes (CAPA/Doc Control). Reporting to the Business Continuity Technical Lead, the BC Analyst will ensure interdependencies and critical processes contingencies and workarounds are in place for continuity of service through robust planning, scheduled training and routine testing. This role will interact with a large group of stakeholders across the different areas of the business and will provide advice, support, training, guidance, reporting and monitor on the implementation of business continuity structures and practices, contributing to the BC governance and assurance activities of the organisation. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Support the day-to-day coordination and completion of activities of the full Business Continuity lifecycle for Uisce Éireann. • Completion of business reviews of business continuity documentation to ensure they are kept up to date on activities, resources, and implementation mechanisms. • Coordinate & support the completion and updating of Business Impact Assessments, Business Continuity Plans and relevant contingency workarounds (i.e. cyber) working with the BC Champion Network across Uisce Éireann in line with the Business Continuity Framework. • Support the business in the set up and maintenance of testing call trees to ensure appropriate communication channels are in place during Business Continuity events • Ensure that Business Continuity risks are identified, and escalated, and support the identification of control and mitigation measures. • Develop and provide Business Continuity status reports and metrics to the BC/CM Lead as part of governance and assurance activities. • Support the coordination and scheduling of regularly occurring training, simulations, desktop reviews, exercises and/ or tests of the business continuity processes. • Provide business continuity advice and guidance to the BC Champion Network and other relevant Teams/Functions across the business • Work with internal resources to create and deliver required training and awareness programmes • Support the BC/CM Lead on maintaining regular engagement with the BC Champion Network, organising monthly/ quarterly meetings, gathering and preparing meeting packs • Coordinate and support the business on the completion of post-incident/crisis “lessons learnt” reviews and incorporate findings into plans • Work with the wider Uisce Éireann business to ensure that BC opportunities for improvement are agreed and implemented ensuring continuous improvement of these processes • Support the Organisational Risk and Resilience Function and wider business in the interpretation and implementation of relevant and applicable national resilience regulations to ensure compliance, including involvement and participation in resilience projects and initiatives. • Other duties may be assigned from time to time General Duties and Responsibilities Collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business, including but not limited to; o Asset Operations o Environmental Regulation o Health & Safety o Corporate Affairs o Infrastructure Delivery o Customer Operations o Asset Management o Facilities o IT • Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards. • Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with Uisce Éireann’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of UÉ business information, and delivery of critical services, in accordance with the NIS Directive and any other relevant cybersecurity regulation. • Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation-wide objectives. • Other duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: • Relevant third level qualification and or accreditation is desirable and or relevant experience • A minimum of 3 years experience in the water, utilities or similar industries is desirable and or relevant experience in Business Continuity, Contingency planning, Incident/ Crisis Management or Emergency Management Response roles. • Management systems experience, ideally in the Utility/Large multinational industry working to ISO Standards is an advantage • Working experience developing procedures and policies and implementing into business teams • Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with key stakeholders internally and externally • Proven track record with dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion along with the ability to communicate information to others • Experience in encouraging teamwork and knowledge-sharing to enhance team performance. Evidence of motivating colleagues to achieve shared goals and improve outcomes • Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and analyse problems and make improvement decisions that benefit the team/communities. • Demonstrate adaptability and the ability to change focus and direction in line with business strategy and requirements • Ability to proactively identify new areas of improvement and implement new ways to do things. • Experience in taking ownership of safety responsibilities and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Business Development Executive
Duties & Responsibilities Leadership and Management • To provide end-to-end project management to ensure the successful implementation and delivery of a range of business projects and skills development programmes. • To ensure that the College meets all of its requirements with regard to compliance for these programmes. • To continually develop and maintain a full understanding of the market, by engagement with employers, sector skills councils and other key organisations and undertaking market research in order to continually identify business development, skills and training opportunities for the College. • To develop and maintain key relationships with strategic partners, employers and organisations. • To plan and co-ordinate employer and other organisational engagement activities in order to maximise income generation activities for the college. • To work with curriculum through integrated planning mechanisms and on-going engagement to increase revenue sources of income for the college across all its full cost, bespoke and project funding led provision. • To provide on-going support to curriculum in the development and project management of its full cost, bespoke and project funding led provision. • To prepare appropriate bids/tenders/funding applications for the College and undertake the project management and administration of these funds. • To develop and continually review accurate costing models and tender templates with necessary supporting documentation for all bids/tenders and funding applications. • To create and maintain relevant systems processes and procedures to manage business development activities. • To achieve KPI’s and income generation targets as agreed with the Centre for Business Development Manager. • To promote and market all College Learning products, programmes, events and activities that the College can provide to employers, organisations and key strategic partners and lead on business development campaigns in order to maximise income generation for the College. • To ensure a high profile for the College in its business development activities and work with the marketing team to devise and deliver promotional and marketing activities across a range of key sectors. • To contribute to the development and on-going maintenance of a CRM system to support business development activities. • To work on a collaborative basis with colleagues across the Department and other sections of Belfast Met as required. Resource Management and Financial Accountability • To manage the organisation of financial and other resource allocations of any assigned projects, programmes and activities including the identification of staffing, capital and revenue resourcing in order to meet objectives. • To prepare appropriate bids for funding, sponsorship, projects and/or capital equipment for the area and to assist in planning for their use. • To prepare budgets and business cases as necessary to ensure appropriate resources are in place to secure and deliver business opportunities. • To develop monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for all funded programmes and ensure full contractual compliance and adherence to funding terms and conditions and to work with Finance to ensure that all projects are audit compliant. • To work with finance to ensure accurate and timely preparation of grant and other claims in line with Letters of Offer. • To procure services as required in the delivery of operational targets. Performance Management and Continuous Improvement • To fully support the development of the College as a responsive provider of high quality services. • To drive continuous improvement and to promote a culture of innovation in support services through reviewing processes, systems and ways of working to ensure efficient and effective service delivery. • To ensure the service meets and/or exceeds requirements for all internal and external quality assessments and inspections are met. • To motivate and communicate effectively with staff, delegate work to others where appropriate and consistently encourage others to contribute to improvements in working and learning environments. • To be accountable for completion of all designated management tasks as required by College policies e.g. Sickness • Absence Management Policy, Disciplinary Policy. Work with the College’s marketing team to ensure the promotion of the service throughout the College. External Links and Partnerships • To develop and strengthen partnership working with a range of external stakeholders including employers, professional bodies, sector skills councils, government departments and statutory agencies. • To represent the College at appropriate meetings and events as required at a local, national and international level. • To develop a dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial culture in the College and with its students to enable adaptation to external changes, response to opportunities, maximisation of income generation and maintenance of a position at the forefront of excellence and best practice. • To represent Belfast Metropolitan College on external partnership forums. • To develop and maintain key relationships with strategic partners (public/private/community/educational) to increase the sphere of influence of the College and to increase income sources for the College. • To facilitate improved Higher and Further Education Collaboration across the key sectors. General • To contribute to the achievement of the College’s mission, values and strategic directions. • Participate in the Colleges performance appraisal system. • Participate in College developments, attend internal and external meetings and training programmes required. • Adhere to general standards of conduct embodied in College policies. • To implement and embed the College’s equality and diversity policies and respond to its equality and diversity duties as they relate to all stakeholders. • Act, if directed as fire marshal or warden. • Carry out, if directed, the role of first aider. • To undertake such other relevant duties as may be reasonably expected of the post holder.
Cook/Supervisor
Salary: Band 3, SCP 5-6, £25,583 - £25,989 per annum Main Purpose of Job To provide an efficient and effective catering provision to the students, staff and general public within SERC. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Food preparation, cooking and the overall provision of food (including menu planning, portion control, the provision of special dietary meals and hospitality catering where appropriate). 2. Organisation and supervision of food services, including collecting and lodging cash internally. 3. Supervision and direction of other employees including allocation of duties, work rotas, induction and training. 4. Ensure that general kitchen duties are carried out including washing up, setting up and clearing away equipment and tables. Cleaning of the kitchen, snack bar surround equipment. 5. Maintain hygiene, food safety and health and safety procedures. 6. Ensure kitchen equipment is maintained and reporting of any defects. 7. Liaise with technician for timely food orders. 8. Stock-taking, including the organisation of stores and fridges and receipt of deliveries. 9. Supervise and carry out the cleaning of the equipment used in the facility. 10. Monitor the use of foods and making recommendation for service delivery and purchases. 11. Liaise with technician regarding utilisation of prepared dishes and cook additional items as required to maintain a high standard of lunch provisions (e.g. soups, sandwiches and healthy eating) 12. Carry out clerical duties associated with the efficient running of the kitchen. 13. Operational control of service points including transported meals. 14. Any other duties as required by the Assistant Head of School/Head of School for the School of Business, Hospitality and Tourism NOTES 1. This is a description of the job as it is at present constituted. The duties and responsibilities are intended to give a broad indication of the variety of tasks the post holder may be asked to undertake. It should be noted that a job description is not an exhaustive list of activities and staff may be asked to carry out duties commensurate with the grade of the post. The job description may also be amended to take account of changed circumstances, and staff will be consulted when this is necessary. It is the College’s aim to reach agreement to reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible, the College reserves the right to insist on changes to a job description after consultation with the post holder. 2. In carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the post it is expected that the post holder will do so in accordance with the College Ethos, Equal Opportunities Policy and that in doing so the post holder will contribute to the discharge of Section 75 statutory duties and implementation of the College Equality Scheme. 3. This is a post which is governed by The Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults (Northern Ireland) Order 2003. Before appointing anyone to this post, it is policy to ask for the relevant check to be carried out by Access NI. 4. The College operates a no smoking policy and all staff are expected to adhere to this. 5. In order to deliver its objectives, the College has developed to the following set of values and all staff expected to work within these; · Solution focused · Excellence driven · Responsive · Collaborative 6. All Staff at Principal Lecturer Level and above (including equivalent staff on NJC Terms & Conditions, band 6 and above) are required to participate in day, evening and holiday cover rotas as required. 7. All Staff are required to contribute to a healthy and safe working environment and to adhere to all health and safety regulations and College policies. 8. All staff has a responsibility for ensuring that risks are managed at College, team and individual level. This process will include the assessment and effective control of all acceptable risk situations. 9. All Budget holders will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of a balanced budget across their area of responsibility, including the delivery of any agreed cost improvement programmes. 10. Staff will be expected to participate in staff training and development activities to update and enhance their own knowledge, skills and professional competence needed to fulfil the role effectively. 11. Please note that a waiting list may be created from this post from which further appointments may be made should the same or a similar post arise within twelve months of the interview date. Please note such posts may be based at any College Campus. Essential Assessment Criteria 1. Hold a Level 2 qualification in Professional Cookery e.g. NVQ Level 2 or City and Guilds 706/1/2 OR A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a chef in the hospitality/Catering industry. 2. Hold a Level 2 Award in Food Safety 3. 3 years recent experience, within the last 6 years of food preparation and cooking in the Hospitality/Catering industry 4. Demonstrate evidence of Supervisory experience in the Hospitality/Catering industry Desirable Assessment Criteria 1. Supervisory management qualification The above are minimum criteria. These may be enhanced at the discretion of the Selection Panel.
Courts Service Judicial Assistant 2026
1. THE ROLE The role of judicial assistant is to provide assistance to a judge in the carrying out of their judicial function. This includes providing assistance with court going activities, administrative and general support. Judicial assistants support judges of the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, the High Court and the Circuit Court. Duties may vary depending on the jurisdiction to which successful candidates are appointed. You may be required to assist other jurisdictions, if and when required. The courtroom is a formal setting. Court rooms may consist of loud noises, bright lighting and large crowds of people. Strong concentration is key, and the judicial assistant must be comfortable working in this setting. All judicial assistants will be given the opportunity to do the following: · Work with members of the judiciary; · Contribute to the efficient running of court and administration of justice; · Deepen their knowledge and understanding of how the Irish legal system works; · Develop know-how of court procedures, court rules and the running of various court lists; · Strengthen legal research and legal writing skills; · Learn new skills throughout the duration of their contract; · Build a network with legal professionals, academics, Courts Service and civil service staff; · Participate in competitive opportunities for career advancement both within the public and private sector; and · Work and travel within the various jurisdictions in the Irish Courts. 2. Key Responsibilities Court Responsibilities · Research matters of law which arise in the conduct of proceedings before the court and furnish a written or oral report to the judge. · Summarise facts, legal submissions, case law and relevant material as directed by the judge for inclusion in draft judgments. · Assist in research for draft judgments and/or legal queries on behalf of the judge. · Assist the judge with document proof reading. · Accompany the judge to court and remain in court during hearings to note evidence and submissions as directed. · Set up the bench according to the requirements of the judge. · Assist with the management of the judge’s official documentation (books and papers) required for court. · Advise the judge in advance of lists for the following week and ensure arrangements are in place for same. · Ensure the judge has the information required in relation to cases to include names of parties, type of case, duration of case, legal representatives and so forth. · Cooperate with the Court Registrar and/or other relevant Courts Service staff to support the efficient running of the court. · Act as liaison between the judge and the parties to litigation (if required) and ensure parties to a case and their representatives are aware of when their case will be heard and are in the right location at the right time. · Assist the court in compliance with the in camera rule in relevant cases and as directed by the judge. Administration · Manage the chambers of the judge as required. · Keep the judge’s diary of court and other appointments. · General administrative support duties. · Other duties as required by the judge. General · Assist the judge in the course of official duties. · Accompany the judge as required. This may involve travelling to any location in Ireland from time to time and require staying in the location for the period of that assignment. · Be available to the judge at all times during office hours Monday to Friday to perform whatever duties directed by the judge. · Be available for official duties, if required, during the evening or at weekends. This role may require overnight stays. · Where a judicial assistant is not required to perform duties for the judge to whom they are assigned, the Courts Service will assign other duties as appropriate. · Judicial Assistants are entitled to 22 days leave per year which must be taken in Court vacation and not during term. Note, the above is intended as a guide and is neither definitive nor restrictive. 3. Essential Requirements: · Hold (or expect to hold) at least a 2.1 in a law degree at a minimum of level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications in their final year exams or the Diploma in Law from the Honorable Society of King’s Inns . See list at the end of the booklet. Only courses on this list will be accepted; · A good understanding of the work of the Irish courts system; and · A knowledge of modern legal research methods and materials; and · Proven experience conducting legal research (this can include academic research or research in the course of court case preparation). The following qualifications are desirable; · A 1:1 in a law degree at a minimum of level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications in their final year exams or the Diploma in Law from the Honorable Society of King’s Inns · A professional legal qualification or post graduate qualification in law. · Fluency in Irish and in particular an ability to read and understand legal materials in the Irish language. 4. APPLICATION PROCESS Your application can be made by logging in through link on advertisement. No hard copy forms or forms by email will be accepted. The closing date is 12 noon on Friday 23 January 2026. The admission of a person to a competition, or invitation to attend an interview, is not to be taken as implying the Courts Service is satisfied such a person fulfils the requirements of the competition or is not disqualified by law from holding the position and does not carry a guarantee that your application will receive further consideration. It is important, therefore, for candidates to note that the onus is on them to ensure that they meet the eligibility requirements for the competition before attending for interview. If a candidate does not meet these essential entry requirements but nevertheless attends for interview, that candidate will be putting him or herself to unnecessary expense. The Courts Service accepts no responsibility for communication not accessed or received by an applicant. 5. Assessment of applications The selection process involves three stages as follows: · Determination of the candidate’s eligibility to compete based on academic achievement and eligibility to work in Ireland. · A handwritten selection exercise undertaken in person. · A competitive interview. If candidates are deemed ineligible to compete, they are eliminated from the competition. If candidates are deemed eligible, their application form is assessed to determine suitability to progress to undertake the selection exercise. Those who achieve a mark of 50% or above in the selection exercise will be invited to interview. Candidates must provide sufficiently detailed information that relates to their own specific experience and achievements. Responses that are generic or vague may result in candidates not being shortlisted for the selection exercise. Any information you include may be discussed should you be invited to interview. Your communication skills will be assessed on the answers you provide on your application form. Capabilities Candidates should demonstrate that they have the ability to carry out successfully the duties of the role, as well as the skills and capabilities namely: Building Future Readiness Digital Focus Candidates with Disabilities The Courts Service seeks to attract candidates from all sectors of society, ensuring career opportunities are accessible to all who are interested. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all candidates. If you have a disability or need reasonable accommodation made during the selection process, you should share this with us so you get the support you need. Reasonable accommodation in our selection process refers to adjustments and practical changes which would enable a disabled candidate to have an equal opportunity for this competition. Examples of adjustments we provide include the use of assistive technology, extra time, scribes and/or readers or a range of other accommodations. Please be assured that having a disability or requiring adjustments will not impact on your progress in the selection process; you will not be at a disadvantage if you disclose your disability or requirements to us. Your disability and/or adjustments will be kept entirely confidential. 6. Selection Exercise & Interview Selection Exercise: Following the assessment process successful candidates will be invited to an in-person written selection exercise be held on the week of the 16 February 2026 in Dublin (Venue to be confirmed). The selection exercise is designed by the Courts Service and Kings Inns and marked by tutors from Kings Inns. Topics assessed include proof reading, legal analysis, drafting and legal writing. The pass mark is 50%. Achieving 50% or more in the selection exercise does not guarantee an interview as there may be more candidates eligible for interview than is required. If you receive a mark less than 50% in the selection exercise you will be eliminated. Interview: Interviews will be in person only from March to May 2026 in Dublin. Interviews will be held in batches per Jurisdiction with the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal first, followed by the High Court and then the Circuit Court. Interview boards comprise a judge and one or two members of the Courts Service. If you are interviewed for a jurisdiction, there is no guarantee of appointment to that at jurisdiction. Interviews will be structured in format, with candidates asked to provide examples of the capabilities for the role as outlined in Section 5of this document. You may be asked about the experience described on the application form or they may ask for other examples. It is anticipated the interview will last 45 minutes. You may be invited to a follow up meeting with a member of the Judiciary after your interview. To be considered for a position you must receive 50% or more in each capability. Commencement date The start date for appointments is Monday 14 September 2026. There will be a two week orientation programme. If you are unable to start on 14 September 2026, in exceptional circumstances only you may defer your start date to September 2027. Confidentiality Candidates can expect that all enquiries, applications and all aspects of the proceedings to the extent that they are managed by the Courts Service are treated as strictly confidential subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2014. However, candidates should note that all application material may be made available to the interview board. Certain items of information, not specific to any individual, are extracted from computer records for general statistical purposes. Garda Vetting Garda vetting will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for appointment. The applicant will be required to complete and return a Garda Vetting form should they come under consideration for appointment. This form will be forwarded to An Garda Siochána for security checks on all Irish and Northern Irish addresses at which they resided. Enquiries may also be made with the police force of any country in which the applicant under consideration for appointment resided. If the applicant subsequently comes under consideration for another position, they will be required to supply this information again. Other important information The Courts Service will not be responsible for refunding any expenses incurred by candidates. Prior to recommending any candidate for appointment to this position the Courts Service will make all such enquiries that are deemed necessary to determine the suitability of that candidate. Until all stages of the recruitment process have been fully completed a final determination cannot be made nor can it be deemed or inferred that such a determination has been made. Salary The salary scale for the position with effect from 1st August 2025 is €37,817 per annum . The salary will increase to €40,843 in the third and final year of the contract. New entrants to the Civil Service will be appointed to the first point of the (PPC) salary scale. The PPC pay rate applies when the individual is required to pay a Personal Pension Contribution (otherwise known as a main scheme contribution) in accordance with the rules of their main/personal superannuation scheme. This is different to a contribution in respect of membership of a Spouses’ and Children’s scheme, or the Additional Superannuation Contributions (ASC). A different rate will apply where the appointee is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution. Salary is payable weekly in arrears by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) into a bank account of the appointees’ choice. Statutory deductions will be made from salary as appropriate by the Courts Service. Candidates should note the salary is not open to negotiation . The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Duties Appointees will be expected to perform all acts, duties and obligations as appropriate to this position (which may be revised from time to time). Probation Appointees will be required to serve a 12-month probationary period. During the period of the probation, an officer's performance will be subject to review by the appropriate supervisor(s) to determine whether the officer: (i) has performed in a satisfactory manner, (ii) has been satisfactory in general conduct, and (iii) is suitable from the point of view of health with particular regard to sick leave. Prior to completion of the probationary period, a decision will be made as to whether or not an appointee will be retained pursuant to Section 5A(2) of the Civil Service Regulation Acts 1956-2005. This decision will be based on an appointee’s performance assessed against the criteria set out in (i) to (iii) above. The details of the probationary process will be explained to each appointee by the Courts Services as the employer and a copy of guidelines on probation issued by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform will be provided. In the event that an appointee is not considered as suitable to the position of Judicial Assistant having been assessed against stated criteria, the appointee will be notified in writing of the action to be taken. Hours of Attendance This is a fulltime post, and hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 41 hours and 15 minutes gross per week . Appointees will be required to work such additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of his or her duties subject to the limits set down under working time regulations. Annual Leave The annual leave entitlement for this post is 22 working days per year. This leave is on the basis of a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. Annual leave, other than in exceptional circumstances, will not be granted during the legal term. Headquarters The appointee’s headquarters will be such as may be designated from time to time by the Courts Service. Generally, appointees will be based in the Four Courts or in the Criminal Courts of Justice and in other court locations throughout the country. There may be a requirement for some travel associated with this post. When absent from home and headquarters on official duty, an officer will be paid appropriate travelling expenses and subsistence allowances subject to normal Civil Service regulations.
