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A panel will be formed from which any future Graduate IS Technical Support Officer vacancies may be filled in any of the current or future River Basin Management Service regional offices. Current RIVER BASIN MANAGEMENT SERVICE regional office locations: Border Region: Bundoran, Co. Donegal; and Ballybay, Co. Monaghan. Midlands and East Region: Dublin 8, Dublin and Tullamore, Co. Offaly South-East Region: Clonmel & Tipperary town, Co. Tipperary, and Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny. South-West Region: Croom, Co Limerick and Inniscarra, Co. Cork Western Region: Liosbán Business Park, Galway; and Castlebar, Co. Mayo A fixed term contract of employment or specified purpose contract of employment will be issued by the relevant employing Local Authority (Tipperary or Kilkenny County Council) and it is envisaged that contract will terminate on or before 22nd December 2027. A review of the River Basin Management Service is currently being undertaken by the County and City Management Association (CCMA) on behalf of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to inform the appropriate level of resources required to meet current and future Water Framework Directive commitments and objectives. It is likely that parts of the work schedule will be outside normal office hours, so flexibility will be required. THE ROLE AND DUTIES Graduate IS Technical Support Officer In the case of vacancies within the Water Framework Directive (WFD) team, the Graduate IS Technical Support Officer will report to the IS Project Lead (WFD) and will be part of the Information Systems (IS) team. The role will involve the provision of an IT service to a nationally dispersed user base for all our office locations, on premises and remotely. The duties will include but will not be limited to: • Provide first-line (Level 1) ICT support to users via phone, email and the Helpdesk.• Log, prioritise and track incidents and service requests in accordance with service desk procedures and service levels.• Resolve routine ICT issues and escalate more complex incidents where required.• Assist in the provision of end user support for Business, Web and IT systems.• Support user onboarding activities, including account setup, access provisioning and device configuration.• Assist with device builds, software installations and standard ICT equipment setup.• Maintain accurate records of incidents, requests and actions taken.• Provide a professional, responsive and customer-focused service to all users.• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, including information security and data protection requirements.• Participate in training and development as required. Additional duties will include: • Contribute to root cause analysis to improve IT support on an on-going basis.• Contribute to the development and maintenance of ICT documentation, including user guides, IT process and policy documentation and knowledge base materials.• Liaise with relevant third-party suppliers in the deployment, creation of content, hosting of portals.• Liaise with relevant third-party suppliers regarding technical support of systems.• Assist with ICT projects, system upgrades and technology refresh activities to support the continuous improvement of IT systems, applications and technologies.• Assist in the implementation of the goals, targets and standards set out in the IS Team Development Plan.• Carry out such other duties as may be assigned from time to time, appropriate to the grade. These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and are carried out under general guidance. The Graduate IS Technical Support Officer will be employed by Tipperary County Council OR Kilkenny County Council. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE CHARACTER Each candidate must be of good character. HEALTH Each candidate shall be in a state of health such as 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: • A qualification at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major award (i.e. ordinary degree) in a relevant computing discipline. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES The ideal candidate must have: • Basic technical knowledge, including:o Microsoft O365o Windows operating systemso End-user device management • Good problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn • Effective communication skills, particularly when supporting non-technical users In addition: • Have a proven record of willingness to take the initiative and adopt a proactive approach to the introduction of ICT-based solutions • Have the ability to keep senior staff and team informed and up-to-date • Have the ability to work under pressure in a complex environment on own initiative, with minimum supervision and to tight timelines • Have a positive attitude with self-motivation skills • Have very strong customer service skills, understanding the importance of systems, process and structures in enabling efficient delivery of an effective team • Have the ability to interact with staff at all levels in the organization • Hold a current, full, unendorsed Class B Drivers Licence and have access to own car SALARY Current Salary (Single point scale): €36,474 (Grade IV equivalent) The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The employee shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than his/her inclusive salary) payable to or received by him/her by virtue of his/her employment or in respect of services which he/she is required by or under any enactment to perform. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point. Remuneration is paid fortnightly by PayPath directly to the employee’s nominated bank account. The current wage pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, e.g. P.A.Y.E. and P.R.S.I. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and/or conduct are not satisfactory. Under the Public Service Stability Agreement 2013, the working hours for newly appointed/promoted staff are 35 hours per week. All posts will be offered on the basis of the candidate working wholetime. PROBATION Where persons who are not already permanent employees of a Local Authority are appointed, the following provisions shall apply: (a) there shall be a period after such appointment takes effect, during which such person shall hold office on probation; (b) such period shall be one year, but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period; (c) such persons shall cease to hold the position at the end of such period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. SUPERANNUATION The relevant Superannuation Scheme will apply. The provisions of the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998 may apply. Persons who become pensionable officers who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation contribution, to contribute to the local authority as follows: 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable officers who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation contribution, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. The provisions of the Spouses and Children’s/Widows and Orphans Contributory Pension Scheme will continue to apply. New entrants will be admitted to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme with effect from the date of appointment. The scheme is contributory and provides pension, retirement gratuity, death gratuity and survivors benefits. To qualify for a pension the successful candidate must have served a minimum of two years employment in a Local Authority. RETIREMENT AGE There is no mandatory retirement age for new entrants to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. Anyone who is not a new entrant to the public service, as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, is subject to a compulsory retirement age of 70 years or as determined in accordance with Department Circulars and in line with Government Policy. The maximum retirement age for new entrants as defined by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012 is 70 years. The Council may refer staff to a medical advisor at any time to determine fitness for carrying out the duties to which they have been assigned. INCENTIVISED SCHEME FOR EARLY RETIREMENT (ISER) It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. HOURS OF WORK The hours of work are 35 hours per week. All hours worked are subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997, and the Organisation of Working Time Regulations, 2001. Flexible working arrangements apply. RIVER BASIN MANAGEMENT SERVICE requires employees to record their hours using a time management system. RIVER BASIN MANAGEMENT SERVICE does not offer Blended Working arrangements to Graduates. The role is fully office based. ANNUAL LEAVE The annual leave entitlement for the Graduate grade is 24 days per annum. The Chief Executives of Tipperary County Council & Kilkenny County Council retain autonomy with regard to office closures, (e.g. Christmas Office Closure); any days arising from such closure will be reserved from the employee’s annual leave entitlement. Proposed office closure days will be reviewed and advised to all employees each year. RESIDENCE & CITIZENSHIP The successful candidate shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed, or within a reasonable distance thereof. Each 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. DRIVING LICENCE Tipperary/Kilkenny County Council employees may on occasion be required to use their car on official business. In such situations the employee must hold a current clean driving licence and have available adequate means of transport. It is the responsibility of the employee to arrange the appropriate car insurance for business use and to indemnify Kilkenny/Tipperary County Council with the indeminty specified on the insurance certificate under the heading “Persons or classes of person who are covered”. Documentation to confirm the appropriate insurance cover will be required to be supplied to the Council on an annual basis. CODE OF CONDUCT/ORGANISATIONAL POLICIES Employees are required to adhere to all current and future Kilkenny/Tipperary County Council codes of practice including Code of Conduct of Employees and all current and future organisational policies including, but not limited to Health and Safety, Communications, Data Protection, Equality, Staff Mobility, Attendance Management and Use of Electronic Equipment. A full list of relevant policies is contained on the Council intranet. TRAINING Employees are required to attend and participate fully in training programmes as may be decided by the Council from time to time and to apply their learning in the course of their daily working activities. LOCATION OF ASSIGNMENT/APPOINTMENT The Graduate IS Technical Support Officer will work as part of a national Information Systems (IS) team. Tipperary/Kilkenny County Councils reserves the right to assign the successful candidate to any premises in use by the Council within the region of appointment, now or in the future. This will be agreed in advance with the successful candidate. The person appointed will be required to report to their place of work by their own means of transport and at their own expense.
Staff Nurse/enhanced Nurse, Day Service
CORLANN –WEST REGION PERMANENT FULL TIME STAFF NURSE/*ENHANCED NURSE – DAY SERVICE JOHN PAUL ADULT SERVICES (BALLYBANE, GALWAY CITY) Ref: 103717 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. DESCRIPTION AND VISION OF SERVICES Corlann – West Region provide a community based, person centred service focusing on the needs and abilities of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community, in line with best practice both nationally and internationally. Working in partnership with each person supported by services, we aim to create opportunities for people supported by services to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends. We are committed to supporting people to live a life of their choosing, and the provision of quality services to meet the needs of the people we support. John Paul Adult Services John Paul Adult Services provides a combination of campus and community based services to adults with varying support needs, based on personal outcome measures. Our services are currently undergoing a transition from a campus-based service to community living, where we aim to create opportunities for the people we support to be valued citizens in their communities and to have everyday life experiences. Location: John Paul Adult Services (Ballybane, Galway city). The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the John Paul services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: Staff Nurses and Enhanced Staff Nurses fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for adults supported by the service in all aspects of their lives, focusing on each individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Staff Nurse and Enhanced Staff Nurse will assist people with the development of person-centred plans and critically, will support people to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and encourage positive risk taking in leading to informed choices. Reporting/Responsible to: Team Leader/Team Manager Qualifications & Experience: Candidates must have - · A current Live Register Certificate from the NMBI (An Bord Altranais) & RNID or RGN qualification is essential. · A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads is an essential requirement. · Experience of working with people with an intellectual disability and complex needs is desirable, however, induction and training will be provided. · Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post and proficiency in I.T. skills. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: · Leadership and networking skills - Staff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the people who use the service. · Good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to support goal setting and following through to the achievement of outcomes · Creativity, initiative, self-motivation, flexibility and good judgement · Commitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy Excellent listening skills, patience and a sense of humour Working Hours: Normal working hours are Monday – Friday in day services. All posts are based on a 5 day or 7 day duty roster. The successful candidate may be required to work days, evenings, weekends, public holidays and night duty to meet service needs. Corlann’s model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures quality and person centred planning system requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each person supported Annual Leave: 24 days pro rata per annum. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration ( Department of Health salary scales as at 01/06/2026 apply): Staff Nurse - €38,166 x 11 increments - €54,956 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Long Service Increment €56,592 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *Enhanced Nurse – € 45,259 x 7 increments - €56,762 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Long Service Increment €58,424 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *As per HSE HR Circular 022/2019 – Nursing and Midwifery - the Enhanced Nurse / Midwife Practice Contract https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/hr-circulars/hr-circular-022-2019-re-enhanced-nurse-midwife-contract.pdf ; once a staff nurse reaches point 4 on the Staff Nurse salary scale, they become eligible to apply for the role of Enhanced Nurse. Any Staff Nurse who wishes to avail of the Enhanced Nurse role will have to submit an application and also meet the qualifying criteria. Salary quoted is based on a 37.5 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous relevant nursing service. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, and sleep-ins and night duty if worked. A location allowance of €2,798 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) will also be paid when assigned to services where 75% of the persons supported have a diagnosis of severe/profound intellectual disability. Tenure: All posts are permanent, full-time and pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Staff Nurse / Enhanced Nurse appointments within the John Paul Service location may be offered over the next 6 months. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. To view full job description please see attached Informal enquiries to Anne Dundon, Area Manager or Rita McHugh, Service Coordinator on 091 783660 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, Friday 25th September 2026 Interview date is scheduled for the week of the 5th October 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer
Team Manager
CORLANN – WEST REGION 1 X PERMANENT FULL-TIME TEAM MANAGER (Clinical Nurse Manager 2 / Social Care Manager 2) BEO SERVICES, GALWAY CITY & COUNTY JOB REF: 103654 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose team manager vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. DESCRIPTION AND VISION OF SERVICES Corlann – West Region provide a community based, person centred service focusing on the needs and abilities of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community, in line with best practice both nationally and internationally. Working in partnership with each person supported by services, we aim to create opportunities for people supported by services to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends. We are committed to supporting people to live a life of their choosing. BEO Services is a community based, person centred service focussing on the needs and abilities of adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community. We continually review the way in which we support people in line with best practice internationally. Our focus going forward is to form a relationship/partnership with individuals and their family, supporting them to plan their own service. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our service to have valued social roles in their communities and to have the chance to form real friendships. We wish to recruit innovative, creative, visionary people who will relish the opportunity to assist in implementing this vision. The Role: The Team Manager will provide leadership and direction for the team, actively coordinating the team to ensure the development of person-centred services as agreed on the Service Plan for each Service Area. The Team Manager will support the staff teams and be responsible for the overall operational management of specified locations of the service. The successful candidates will work closely with the Service Coordinator/ Area Manager to ensure that services are delivered in an efficient and effective manner within the agreed budget, and will be proactive members of the management team. The successful candidate will be involved in developing existing services through supporting the local staff teams. The Team Manager will have Person in Charge (PIC) responsibility Reporting To/ Responsible To : Team Manager/Service Coordinator or delegate Qualifications/Experience: · A relevant 3rd level qualification in the Social Care or Health Sector e.g. Nursing qualification and current Live Register Certificate from NMBI or Social Care qualification and be registered in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board - CORU Or Be eligible under the Section 91 (existing practitioner) route for registration in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board -CORU (evidence of application status is necessary) · An appropriate qualification in Health and Social Care Management (QQI Level 6) is a necessary requirement of the post. If the successful applicant does not hold such a qualification, a commitment to obtaining the qualification prior to taking up the post will be required. · Candidates must have at least 5 years post qualification experience including a minimum of 3 years in a management role, gained in services for people with intellectual disabilities. · Candidates must have a full clean manual driving licence. · Experience of working with individuals with behaviours that challenge is essential. · Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience of leading and supporting a team. · Practical working knowledge and experience of HIQA regulations and Standards is essential. · Experience in community networking, supporting individuals to partake in activities in their local community, goal setting and programme implementation is desirable. Skills: The successful candidate must provide examples of their own: · Leadership and planning skills · Ability to set goals, put these goals into action and evaluate their success · Ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality · Creativity and self-motivation skills · Effective communication style in both written and verbal forms · Work ethic in a team environment using a person-centred philosophy · Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. · Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. · Proficiency in computer skills and online data management systems. Working Hours: For Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) grade, a 75 hours fortnight applies as per HR Circular 018/2022. For Social Care Manager 2 (SCM2) grade, a 78 hours fortnight applies. Contracted hours will be based on a 7-day duty roster and will depend on the qualification of the successful candidate. It is envisaged that the successful candidate will work primarily Monday to Friday with contracted hours of work liable to change between the hours of 8am – 8pm. Some weekend work may be required. Contracted hours of work are rostered to meet the requirements of the service, to include days, evenings, weekends, public holidays, as service need requires. An On Call responsibility is an essential requirement of the post. This responsibility is shared on a rotational basis across the wider management team, with an allowance provided for undertaking this duty. The successful candidate will be required to take responsibility as the senior person on duty in order to support colleagues across Beo Services, on a rostered basis, outside of usual business hours. Corlann’s model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures, requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Manager 2 or Clinical Nurse Manager 2. Annual leave must be planned in advance with the Area Manager / Service Coordinator to ensure appropriate and adequate cover is provided for the service. Remuneration: Based on the salary scale attached to the qualification of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Manager 2 or Clinical Nurse Manager 2. Tenure: This post is permanent full-time and pensionable. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. To view full job description please see attached. Informal enquiries to Bridget Carroll (Service Co-ordinator) or Sinéad O’Kane (Area Manager) on 091-721477 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms on-line is Friday 25th September 2026 Interviews will be held the week of the 5th October 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer
Support Worker
CORLANN –WEST REGION POSTS: SUPPORT WORKERS (Care Assistant grade) BEO ADULT SERVICES ( KNOCKNACARRA CO. GALWAY) Ref: 103655 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Locum Support Worker roles are also available. DESCRIPTION AND VISION OF SERVICES Corlann – West Region provide a community based, person centred service focusing on the needs and abilities of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community, in line with best practice both nationally and internationally. Working in partnership with each person supported by services, we aim to create opportunities for people supported by services to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends. We are committed to supporting people to live a life of their choosing. BEO (Building Empowerment and Opportunities) Services in Galway city and Knocknacarra is a community-based service. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community. Our focus is to form a relationship/partnership with each individual and their family to support people to be valued citizens in their local community and to have ordinary life experiences. BEO Adult Services provide a range of community-based servicesincluding day, residential, respite, community outreach, family support and a range of multidisciplinary support services. People are supported in day centres, supported employment, social and micro enterprises, training and education and these can be in groups or individualised. People are supported in residential settings in their own homes in the community individually and in groups. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our services to have valued social roles in their communities and to form friendships. We wish to recruit innovative, creative and motivated people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision as part of a team. We are looking for people who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individuals they supportand are open to change. Location: Beo Adult Services (Knocknacarra Co Galway). Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Beo services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: The Support Worker role is to support the person in all aspects of daily living focusing on the individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Support Worker will assist people with the achievement of personal outcomes and in participating in the ordinary everyday life of the community through inclusive and creative thinking. The Support Worker is also responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, household tasks, personal and intimate care and other related aspects of physical well-being. Reporting/Responsible to: Social Care Worker/Staff Nurse/Team Leader/Team Manager depending on location. Qualifications, Experience & Skills: Ø Candidates must have a good general education. A recognised qualification in the field of intellectual disability or a FETAC level 5 course is an advantage. A QQI Level 5 or higher is desirable. Ø A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads is an essential requirement. Ø Experience of working with people with an intellectual disability/autism/complex needs is desirable, however, induction and training will be provided. Ø Flexibility, team-working skills, patience and a sense of humour. Ø Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post and proficiency in I.T. skills. Working Hours: · X2 permanent full time = 78 hours per fortnight . · X2 permanent part time = 70 hours per fortnight & 39 hours per fortnight. · X1 temporary full time = 78 hours per fortnight. All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidates may be required to work to accommodate an integrated day service, with weekend work, some split duty hours, public holidays, evening/night duty and sleep-ins to meet service needs. Corlann model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures quality and person centred planning system requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each person supported. Annual Leave: 23 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time) Remuneration: Department of Health salary scales apply as at 01/06/2026: €34,881 x 11 increments - €47,624 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A Long Service Increment €48,434 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, sleep-ins and night-duty when worked. Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Tenure: These posts are permanent full time, permanent part time & temporary full time. All posts are pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Support Worker appointments within the Beo Adult Services may be offered over the next 6 months. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. To view full job description please see attached. Informal enquiries for this post to: Bridget Carroll (Service Co-ordinator) or Sinéad O’Kane (Area Manager) on 091-721477 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, Friday 25th September 2026 Interviews will be held the week of the 5thOctober 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer
Staff Nurse/enhanced Nurse
CORLANN –WEST REGION POSTS: x1 TEMPORARY FULL-TIME STAFF NURSE/*ENHANCED NURSE BEO ADULT SERVICES (Knocknacarra Co. Galway) Ref: 103658 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. DESCRIPTION AND VISION OF SERVICES Corlann – West Region provide a community based, person centred service focusing on the needs and abilities of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of Corlann is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community, in line with best practice both nationally and internationally. Working in partnership with each person supported by Corlann, we aim to create opportunities for people supported by Corlann to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends. We are committed to supporting people to live a life of their choosing, and the provision of quality services to meet the needs of the people we support. BEO (Building Empowerment and Opportunities) Services in Galway city and Knocknacarra is a community-based service. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community. Our focus is to form a relationship/partnership with each individual and their family to support people to be valued citizens in their local community and to have ordinary life experiences. Beo Adult Services provide a range of community-based servicesincluding day, residential, respite, community outreach, family support and a range of multidisciplinary support services. People are supported in day centres, supported employment, social and micro enterprises, training and education and these can be in groups or individualised. People are supported in residential settings in their own homes in the community individually and in groups. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our services to have valued social roles in their communities and to form friendships. We wish to recruit innovative, creative and motivated people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision as part of a team. We are looking for people who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individuals they supportand are open to change. Location: Beo Adult Services (Knocknacarra Co Galway). Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services or in an individual’s own home. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Beo services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: Staff Nurses and Enhanced Staff Nurses fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for adults supported by the service in all aspects of their lives, focusing on each individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Staff Nurse and Enhanced Staff Nurse will assist people with the development of person-centred plans and critically, will support people to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and encourage positive risk taking in leading to informed choices. Reporting/Responsible to: Team Leader/Team Manager Qualifications & Experience: Candidates must have - · A current Live Register Certificate from the NMBI (An Bord Altranais) RNID qualification is essential, candidates who hold a RGN or RPN qualification may also be considered if they have experience of working in Intellectual Disability. · A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads is an essential requirement. · Experience of working with people with an intellectual disability/autism/complex needs is desirable, however, induction and training will be provided. · Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post and proficiency in I.T. skills. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: · Leadership and networking skills - Staff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the people who use the service. · Good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to support goal setting and following through to the achievement of outcomes · Creativity, initiative, self-motivation, flexibility and good judgement · Commitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy Excellent listening skills, patience and a sense of humour Working Hours: A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Staff Nurse / Enhanced Nurse appointments within the Beo Service location may be offered over the next 6 months. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. To view full job description please see attached. Informal enquiries for this post to Bridget Carroll (Service Co-ordinator) or Sinéad O’Kane (Area Manager) on 091-721477 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, Friday 25th September 2026 Proposed Interview date is scheduled for the week of 5th October 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer
Social Care Worker
CORLANN –WEST REGION POST: x1 PERMANENT FULL TIME SOCIAL CARE WORKER BEO ADULT SERVICES (Knocknacarra, Co. Galway area) Ref: 103653 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. DESCRIPTION AND VISION OF SERVICES Corlann – West Region provide a community based, person centred service focusing on the needs and abilities of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community, in line with best practice both nationally and internationally. Working in partnership with each person supported by services, we aim to create opportunities for people supported by services to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends. We are committed to supporting people to live a life of their choosing. Beo Adult Services provide a range of community-based servicesincluding day, residential, respite, community outreach, family support and a range of multidisciplinary support services. People are supported in day centres, supported employment, social and micro enterprises, training and education and these can be in groups or individualised. People are supported in residential settings in their own homes in the community individually and in groups. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our services to have valued social roles in their communities and to form friendships. We wish to recruit innovative, creative and motivated people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision as part of a team. We are looking for people who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individuals they supportand are open to change. Location: Beo Adult Services (Knocknacarra). Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Beo services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: Social Care Workers fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for adults supported by the service in all aspects of their lives, focusing on each individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Social Care Worker will assist people with the development of person-centred plans and critically, will support people to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and encourage positive risk taking in leading to informed choices. Reporting/Responsible to: Team Leader/Team Manager Qualifications and Experience: Candidates must hold the following qualifications: Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: · Leadership and networking skills - Staff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the people who use the service. · Good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to support goal setting and following through to the achievement of outcomes · Creativity, initiative, self-motivation, flexibility and good judgement · Commitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy · Excellent listening skills, patience and a sense of humour Working Hours: · 78 hours a fortnight All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidates may be required to work to accommodate an integrated day service, with weekend work, some split duty hours, public holidays, evening/night duty and sleep-ins to meet service needs. Corlann’s model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures quality and person centred planning system requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each person supported Annual Leave: 22 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker salary scale as at 01/06/2026 apply: €41,260 x 11 increments - €56,717 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A long service increment €57,789 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays and night duty when worked. Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Tenure: This post is permanent, full-time and pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Social Care Worker appointments within Beo Services may be offered over the next 6 months. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. To view full job description please see attached. Informal enquiries for this post to: Bridget Carroll (Service Co-ordinator) or Sinéad O’Kane (Area Manager) on 091-721477 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm Friday 25th September 2026 Proposed interview date(s) is the week of the 5th October 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer
Team Leader, Residential Service
CORLANN – WEST REGION PERMANENT FULL-TIME TEAM LEADER – RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (SCL OR CNM1 GRADE) BEO SERVICES, GALWAY CITY & COUNTY JOB REF: 103635 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent appointments within the BEO Services may be made over the next 6 months. Location: The BEO Services is a community based, person centred service focussing on the needs and abilities of adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community. We continually review the way in which we support people in line with best practice internationally. Our focus going forward is to form a relationship/partnership with individuals and their family, supporting them to plan their own service. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our service to have valued social roles in their communities and to have the chance to form real friendships. We wish to recruit innovative, creative, visionary people who will relish the opportunity to assist in implementing this vision. The Role: The Team Leader will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the service and will provide leadership and supervision at a local level, ensuring the service delivered is person centred. It is the Team Leader’s responsibility to ensure that the life of each person reflects the organisation’s core values and the personal outcome measures. · Dignity and respect · Sharing ordinary places · Growing in relationships · Making choices · Making a contribution The successful candidate will initially be assigned to a day service in a local community; however this work location is subject to change in accordance with service needs. Reporting/Responsible To: Service Coordinator/Area manager Qualifications/Experience/Skills: Ø A relevant 3rd level qualification in the Social Care or Health Sector e.g. Nursing qualification and current Live Register Certificate from NMBI or Social Care qualification and be registered in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board - CORU or Be eligible under the Section 91 (existing practitioner) route for registration in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board -CORU (evidence of application status is necessary) Ø The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years experience of working with people with an intellectual disability. They will also have experience of behaviours that challenge and complex needs. Experience in goal setting and programme implementation is essential. Ø The successful candidate must have experience of managing and supervising a staff team and be up to date with current policy and legislation relevant to intellectual disability services. Ø Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership, management and planning skills as well as the ability to set goals, implement and review. Ø Candidates must have the ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality, to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms and co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy. Ø The successful candidate will have evidence of and be committed to Continued Professional and Personal Development. Ø A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads and use of your own car is an essential requirement. Working Hours: Contracted hours will depend on the grade of the successful candidate - i.e. 78 hours a fortnight (SCL grade) or 75 hours a fortnight (CNM1 grade) rostered flexibly on a 7 day duty roster. The Team leader will work as a frontline member of the team with protected time to carry out specific team leader duties. In addition, a sleep-in and/or night duty commitment may be a requirement of posts in residential services for which the appropriate allowance will be paid An on call commitment may be required and flexibility around this will be expected in order to meet service needs. Corlann’s model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Leader or CNM1. Annual leave must be planned with the Area Manager / Service Coordinator to ensure appropriate and adequate cover is provided for the service. Remuneration: Based on the salary scale attached to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Leader or CNM1. Tenure: This position is permanent full-time and pensionable Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. To view full job description please see attached. Informal enquiries to Bridget Carroll (Service Co-ordinator) or Sinéad O’Kane (Area Manager) on 091-721477 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms on-line is 5pm Friday 25th September 2026 Interviews will be held the week of the 5th October 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer
Team Leader, Day Service
CORLANN – WEST REGION PERMANENT FULL-TIME TEAM LEADER – DAY SERVICES (Social Care Leader) BEO SERVICES, GALWAY CITY & COUNTY JOB REF: 103489 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent appointments within the BEO Services may be made over the next 6 months. Location: The BEO Services is a community based, person centred service focussing on the needs and abilities of adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community. We continually review the way in which we support people in line with best practice internationally. Our focus going forward is to form a relationship/partnership with individuals and their family, supporting them to plan their own service. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our service to have valued social roles in their communities and to have the chance to form real friendships. We wish to recruit innovative, creative, visionary people who will relish the opportunity to assist in implementing this vision. The Role: The Team Leader will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the service and will provide leadership and supervision at a local level, ensuring the service delivered is person centred. It is the Team Leader’s responsibility to ensure that the life of each person reflects the organisation’s core values and the personal outcome measures. · Dignity and respect · Sharing ordinary places · Growing in relationships · Making choices · Making a contribution The successful candidate will initially be assigned to a specific day service; however this work location is subject to change in accordance with service needs. Reporting/Responsible To: Service Coordinator/Area manager Qualifications/Experience/Skills: Ø A relevant 3rd level qualification in the Social Care or Health Sector ie Social Care qualification and be registered in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board - CORU or Be eligible under the Section 91 (existing practitioner) route for registration in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board -CORU (evidence of application status is necessary) Ø The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years experience of working with people with an intellectual disability. Experience of behaviours that challenge is desirable. Ø Experience in goal setting and programme implementation is essential. Ø Experience working in Day Services or Creative Arts is an advantage Ø Supervisory and leadership experience is an advantage Ø An understanding that the person using services is responsible for directing his/her services and work in partnership with them. Ø An understanding of the New Directions model of day support services, as developed by the HSE. Ø The successful candidate must have experience of managing and supervising a staff team and be up to date with current policy and legislation relevant to intellectual disability services. Ø Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership, management and planning skills as well as the ability to set goals, implement and review. Ø Candidates must have the ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality, to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms and co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy. Ø The successful candidate will have evidence of and be committed to Continued Professional and Personal Development. Ø A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads and use of your own car is an essential requirement. Working Hours: 78 hours a fortnight rostered flexibly on a 5 day duty roster. The Team leader will work as a frontline member of the team with protected time to carry out specific team leader duties. An On Call commitment may be required and flexibility around this will be expected in order to meet service needs. Corlann’s model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 23 days pro annum pro rata Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Leader salary scale as at 01/06/2026 apply: €57,484 x6 increments - €67,130 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Tenure: This position is permanent full-time and pensionable Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. To view full job description please see attached. Informal enquiries to Bridget Carroll (Service Co-ordinator) or Sinéad O’Kane (Area Manager) on 091-721477 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms on-line is 5pm Friday 25th September 2026 Interviews will be held the week of the 5th October 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer INDW
Senior Speech And Language Therapist
CORLANN – WEST REGION POSTS OF: TEMPORARY FULL-TIME/SPECIFIC PURPOSE SENIOR SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPIST ADULT SERVICES, EAST SECTOR GALWAY JOB REF: 103609 The Role: We are seeking a Senior Speech and Language Therapist to join our Speech and Language Therapy Team, providing services to adults with an intellectual disability supported by Corlann - West Region across a range of community based day and residential settings. This post is Temporary/Specific purpose full-time, 70 hrs per fortnight linked to the leave of a permanent staff member. The post is based in East County Galway. There will be opportunities to develop skills in the areas of FEDS, Communication, AAC and Digital and Accessible technology within a supportive SLT team and within the context of a modern service striving to be rights led. Our Speech and Language Therapy Department has a strong commitment to ongoing professional development and specific interests are encouraged and supported. We meet regularly and you will be provided with a high level of support, supervision and mentoring. Reports / Responsible to: Speech & Language Therapy Manager / Acting Manager. Accountable to: Accountable to the Speech and Language Therapy Manager. Qualifications/Skills: Experience: This post is suitable for a Speech and Language Therapist with: • A minimum of three years post graduate relevant clinical Speech and Language Therapy experience • One year clinical experience in the management of adults with an intellectual disability • Clinical experience in the independent management of feeding, eating, drinking and swallowing disorders • Training and / or experience in the use of Lámh, Talking Mats, AAC etc Working hours: 70 hours a fortnight. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8am – 8pm over seven days to meet the requirements of the services. Future developments within the services may require that you are prepared to transfer to other work locations as the service needs demand. The Corlann model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. The Health Service is undergoing ongoing transformation and therefore it is critical that a flexible attitude to changing environments and work requirements is held by the successful candidate. Annual Leave: 29 days pro rata per annum. Remuneration: Department of Health Speech and Language Therapist, Senior salary scale (01/06/2026) of € 65,197 x 8 increments – € 76,767 pro rata per annum. Tenure: Temporary, Full -time and pensionable linked on a specific purpose basis to a permanent staff member’s leave. Travel base: The person appointed must provide his/her own car and must furnish an indemnity from Insurers in favour of the employer. Travelling expenses at the appropriate rate will be paid in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge of duty. Work and travel base will be agreed on appointment. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the employer’s discretion. Full Job description attached. Informal enquiries welcome to Margaret McCormack Head of Speech and Language Therapy Department on 090 6628500 / 087 3901851 Closing Date for receipt of completed Application & CVs on-line is: 5pm on Friday 2nd October 2026 Interviews for this post will be held on Wednesday 14th October Corlann is an equal opportunities employer INDW
Assistant Principal – Policy Analyst/Economist
The Role The role of Policy Analyst / Economist in the Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Service is an important one, and the work will be varied and challenging. Under the general direction of the Head of Unit in the employing Government Department, and by reference to the Work Programme of the Unit, the Policy Analyst / Economist will be expected to take responsibility for specific work areas and manage a small team. Successful candidate(s) will be capable of drawing on their experience and expertise in analysis to inform evidence-based policy and decision making. The ideal candidates will be self-starters, capable of continuous learning, with a strong interest in the wider economic, political and social environment. Principal Duties and Responsibilities of the Role There are IGEES Policy Analyst/Economist roles in every Government Department. The work varies depending on the requirements of the role and the Department, but typically covers one or more of the following: • Contributing to national policy development across a wide range of areas; • Managing a work programme of policy analysis and evaluation of public policy initiatives; • Managing and developing graduate policy analyst/economist staff; • Briefing and advising senior officials and Ministers; • Using data and economic tools and techniques to conduct policy analysis and evaluation; • Contributing to appraisals and evaluations of significant areas of expenditure in line with the Public Spending Code & Infrastructure Guidelines; • Providing economic advice and guidance to support Government; • Contributing to relevant internal and external conferences and events. Please note: The above is a general guide to the key duties and responsibilities of the role and is not an exhaustive description. Other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role may also be assigned from time to time. Vacancies and Office Location Currently a number of immediate vacancies exist for the position of Assistant Principal – Policy Analyst/Economist in IGEES. Candidates who are successful will be placed on a panel, in an order of merit. Immediate and future vacancies which may arise for this role will be filled from this panel while it is in operation. IGEES analysts work in all government departments and a number of public sector organisations including the Revenue Commissioners, the Agri-Food Regulator, the Electoral Commission, the Irish Human Rights and Equalities Commission, the Parliamentary Budget Office and the Data Protection Commission. Candidates will initially be assigned to the IGEES Central Unit in the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation (DPER). DPER will determine which Departments candidates are assigned to. Please note: It is likely that most vacancies that arise over the lifetime of the panel will be in Dublin. It is not envisaged that appointments will be made from this competition after May 2028. Working Environment Candidates should be aware that requirements in relation to hybrid working will depend on the assigned Department/Office and will be in line with the employing organisation’s Blended Working Policy. Training and Development IGEES is strongly committed to continuous learning and development and offers an exciting, interesting and demanding career opportunity. It is part of a reforming Irish Civil Service, one that is founded in principles of public service, independence, integrity and impartiality. Key to the development of IGEES is the continuous development of its staff so that relevant economic, evaluation and analytical skills are maintained and enhanced. This will involve attendance at advanced training modules, short specialist courses, etc. It may also involve the participation in conferences/seminars, pursuit of further academic qualifications, completion of assignments and short periods of secondment to relevant international bodies/institutes. Please note: Mobility Staff mobility is an important element of capacity building and staff development within IGEES. As part of the normal course of career and professional development, staff are expected to move on a regular basis to other IGEES units across Government Departments. Salary Range: €83,113 - €103,576 Essential Candidates must have on or before 24th of September 2026: a) A qualification at Level 8 (minimum 2.1 honours degree) on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) (or NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent) in a relevant discipline such as Economics, Social Science, Policy Analysis or Statistics or b) A post graduate qualification at Level 9 on the NFQ or NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent in a relevant discipline such as Economics, Social Science, Policy Analysis or Statistics AND At least 2 years’ relevant experience of working as a policy analyst and/or economist. Candidates must also demonstrate: Strong quantitative and analytical skills with a track record in delivering high-quality outputs; A proven ability to identify and access appropriate data sources and to analyse, evaluate and disseminate relevant material; A track record in conducting policy analysis and/or evaluation work, and in developing clear insights, practical strategies and solutions based on such analysis; The ability to balance economic issues with the wider social and political environment in the national interest; The ability to think clearly, analytically and rationally about policy issues; Good people and/or project management skills; The ability to manage, prioritise and progress multiple projects and work activities in a fast-paced environment, including the ability to accurately estimate time parameters, anticipate obstacles and make contingencies for overcoming them; Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to present complex constructs in an accessible, logical and comprehensive manner to both an expert and non-expert audience; Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven capacity to effectively engage, collaborate and foster positive working relationships with both colleagues and external stakeholders; Motivation, flexibility and willingness to adapt, positive contribution to the implementation of change and capability of using own initiative as and when appropriate; Resilience, positivity and perseverance in the face of ongoing challenges; Strong IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; An ongoing commitment to Continuous Professional Development. In addition to the above, candidates must also be able to demonstrate the Key Competencies (outlined on pg. 8) identified for effective performance in this role. Desirable • Experience of using a wide range of relevant information sources, research tools, and data analysis software such as Stata, R, Python, SAS, SPSS. Please note: Qualifications/eligibility may not be confirmed until the final stage of the process, therefore, those candidates who do not possess the essential requirements, on or by the dates as specified, and proceed with their application are putting themselves to unnecessary effort/expense and will not be offered a position from this competition. The onus is on the candidate to ensure they fulfil the eligibility requirements as set out. publicjobs reserves the right to deem an applicant ineligible at any stage if it is apparent that the candidate does not hold the required eligibility/qualifications e.g. from the submitted application form. Candidates who are unable to demonstrate that they hold/will hold the required qualification(s) by the deadline specified may be withdrawn from the competition at any stage. An invitation to tests, interview or any element of the selection process is not acceptance of eligibility. Candidates who are placed on a panel and come under consideration for a position will be required to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility, including qualifications. Please be aware a transcript of results may be required; therefore, the onus is on candidates to have this information available if requested by publicjobs. Eligibility to Compete and Certain Restrictions on Eligibility Citizenship Requirement Eligible Candidates must be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area. 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 41 permission or stamp 5 permission. To qualify candidates must meet one of the citizenship criteria above by the date of any job offer. 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 re-employment 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 re-employment 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 employment.
