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Communicare Agency Ltd. is looking for empathetic, patient and dependable Healthcare Assistants to work in our newly established residential disability service in Dublin, Galway, Limerick, Mayo & Offaly. Communicare has a number of opportunities for permanent-full time Healthcare Assistants working a minimum of 39 hours per week. Guaranteed minimum hourly rate of €14.80 per hour and guaranteed minimum annual salary of €30,014.40 Our residential services are a 24-hour service and as such working hours will include days, nights and weekends. Additional premium hourly rates available for night work. The goal of our disability services team is to maximise the independence of our clients while supporting their physical, emotional and social needs. At Communicare we provide an excellent employee experience and we offer our employees the following:
Communications Manager
Overview of the Civil Service The Civil Service is at the heart of Irish society. Everything we do impacts our country, and most importantly, our people. We are a robust and trusted institution, which has served the people of Ireland since the foundation of the State. While the challenges which face the Civil Service today are different to those faced at the foundation of the State, our core values remain the same. The Civil Service is a large complex organisation employing over 50,000 people in approximately 40 Government Departments and offices and a range of other bodies. Every day the Civil Service makes a vital contribution to Irish life. Everything the Civil Service does, from carrying out the work of Government to delivering frontline public services, impacts Ireland in some way. Why work in communications in the Civil Service? Working in communications with the Civil Service provides an excellent opportunity to lead and shape communications policy, strategy and practice within Government and to develop your career as a skilled communications professional. The role of Communications Manager gives you the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives. You will work on some of the most important issues, keeping the public informed and supporting the delivery of policy and public services. Improving communication capacity across government departments and offices is a key enabler to ensure effective policy implementation and understanding. Opportunities now exist for experienced communications professionals with leadership experience and a record of significant achievements to take up the role of Communications Manager in the Civil Service. This senior level position offers an exciting opportunity for ambitious, enthusiastic and committed professionals with a strong commitment to serving the public interest. The role involves collaborative working and a willingness to take on new challenges. Successful candidates will be offered a dynamic, satisfying and varied career, with competitive terms and conditions. About the role The Communications Manager position is a senior role that will have responsibility for leading and shaping communications programmes within an organisation. As a senior manager, you will set the strategy and workplan for your team and take responsibility for delivery. Your specialist knowledge and experience will support the delivery of excellent, public-focused communications. Focusing on departmental priorities and business objectives, you will provide leadership to team members and help build capability across the communications function. As a key member of the departmental/organisational communications team, you will play a pivotal role in managing the team and communications across a variety of work streams. This could include, for example, strategic communications and campaigns, media relations, event management, digital communications, stakeholder engagement or internal communications. You will have a keen understanding of the political system in Ireland, and a strong interest in current affairs. You will have the authority, experience and personal impact to provide communications advice and support to senior leaders and build excellent working relationships with counterparts in other government departments and agencies as well as external organisations. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Depending on the organisation to which you are assigned, the following is an overview of the type of responsibilities and tasks involved in the Communications Manager role: Providing leadership in the setting of strategic direction for the communications work of the organisation. Working at a strategic level with senior officials, advisers and relevant ministers to align all communications with organisational priorities. Collaborating both within the organisation’s communications team and across the organisation, Government, and external bodies, to deliver consistent, coherent, high-quality, cost-effective, accessible, public-focused communications. Leading sub-teams within the communications team, taking responsibility for managing performance, supporting individuals to develop their personal skills and careers, with a strong focus on nurturing talent. Developing and delivering communications programmes involving media relations, social and digital communications, event management, stakeholder communications, internal communications, and corporate communications in alignment with ministerial and government priorities. Embedding evidence and research into objective-focused communications activities. Using data, trends and analysis to develop engaging content for all channels. Please note: The above is a general guide to the role and is not an exhaustive description of the duties which are associated with the role or tasks which may be assigned to the role of Communications Manager in the Civil Service. The specific duties of each Communications Manager role will largely be determined by the Civil Service organisation to which you are assigned. Vacancies and Location Candidates who are successful in this competition will be placed on a panel, in order of merit from which vacancies for Communications Manager arising across the Civil Service will be filled. These vacancies may exist in one of many Government Departments, Offices or in an agency of a Government Department. Although the majority of vacancies arising over the lifetime of the panel are expected to be located in the wider Dublin area, a limited number of vacancies may arise in some regional locations which may also be filled from this panel. Candidates should note the following: Successful candidates from this competition may be placed in any Civil Service organisation, government department, office or other bodies such as An Garda Síochána. An offer from this competition must be accepted within a maximum period of five working days. If the offer is not accepted within that timeframe, the offer will be considered to have been refused. It is not expected that appointments will be made from this panel after December 2027. Working Environment Candidates should be aware that requirements in relation to working onsite at their place of work will be in line with their assigned organisation’s Blended Work Policy. The Communications Manager role may involve some travel and some weekend/out of hours work. Where this occurs, Civil Service travel and subsistence rates will apply. Benefits As well as a rewarding and challenging career, some of the benefits of working as a Communications Manager in the Civil Service include: Competitive salary, starting at €81,475 with yearly increments for satisfactory performance Public Sector pension 30 days of annual leave per year Access to well-being programmes to support a healthy work-life balance Opportunity to avail of the ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme, and the tax saver public transport pass Opportunity to join the Public Service Credit Union Subject to business needs and a satisfactory probationary period: Flexible working with a commitment to work-life balance and a family-friendly workplace (including work-sharing arrangements and a wide variety of special leave options); Access to Shorter Working Year Scheme; Facility to apply for career breaks; Learning and development opportunities. Opportunities for promotion through internal, interdepartmental and open competitions Essential Candidates must have on or before Thursday 18th of September 2025: a) A qualification at minimum level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent in a relevant discipline such as Communications, Public Relations, Marketing etc. and b) At least 4 years’ experience managing communications projects or programmes for an organisation, including experience across at least four of the areas below: Media relations Social / digital media Public affairs / stakeholder engagement Event management Internal communications Campaign management Marketing / advertising OR At least 6 years’ experience managing communications projects or programmes for an organisation, including experience across at least four of the areas below: Media relations Social / digital media Public affairs / stakeholder engagement Event management Internal communications Campaign management Marketing / advertising Candidates must also have: Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams including line management and staff development. Experience of leading on the planning and delivery of communications with demonstrated evidence of having devised and implemented effective communications strategies and programmes based on analysis, data, audience understanding and business objectives. Experience of managing day-to-day media and stakeholder enquiries. Experience of managing digital and social media, including developing bespoke content, for effective communications purposes. Demonstrable experience of exercising sound judgment and making the right call under pressure. Experience of handling budgets and ensuring value for money. Strong research and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. Proven organisational skills with the ability to deal with multiple demands and competing priorities to tight deadlines while producing high-quality work. The ability to act as a spokesperson and to manage communications on behalf of an organisation in a professional and comprehensive way considering reputation and risk management. Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to network, build relationships and engage effectively with, influence and secure support from stakeholders at all levels of seniority. Excellent written and verbal communication skills (including presentation skills) with proven experience in communicating complex issues clearly and concisely to a diverse audience. A motivated, flexible and adaptive approach, the capability to contribute positively to the implementation of change, and the ability to use their own initiative as and when appropriate. A keen understanding of the political system in Ireland, or the capacity to quickly acquire same, and a strong interest in current affairs. Well-developed IT/digital skills including a good working knowledge of MS Office suite and familiarity with specialist software packages used in the communications area. A commitment to continuing professional learning and development.
Administrative/Reception Assistant
Location: The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – 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, and their family and communities, 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. We wish to recruit innovative, creative, visionary people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision. Candidates need to be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individual’s they support on a daily basis. The Role: The administrative assistant will be involved in the administrative supporting all areas of the Services in Clarin and East Sector Office on a shared capacity. The successful candidate will work with all members of these Teams to ensure safe, quality and personalised service. The successful candidate will also be expected to respond to all queries for service provision and forward them on to the relevant staff member as appropriate. Reporting/Responsible To: Sector Manager/Area Manager/Service Co Ordinator/Team Leader Qualifications/Experience/Skills: The role of the post holder will not be limited by reference to this job description. It would be expected that the role will evolve as professional, structural and people supported’ demands change and the post holder will be expected to demonstrate flexibility skills that will facilitate this.
Support Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY SUPPORT WORKERS (DAY SERVICES AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES) SKYLARK SERVICES, ATHENRY, CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 84828 A Locum panel may be formed from this competition from which subsequent Support Worker appointments in the Skylark Services, Athenry may be filled. The Role: The Support Worker will report to the Team Leader and will fulfil a key role in providing a safe, secure environment where individuals will participate in community and leisure activities, make choices and enjoy a lifestyle that fulfils their potential and expectations with opportunities for new experiences. We wish to recruit innovative, creative, visionary people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision. We are looking for individuals with experience working within the Health Care/Intellectual Disability sector. Candidates need to be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individual’s they support on a daily basis. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/Senior Staff/Service Coordinator/Area Manager. Qualifications: The successful candidate must have a good general education. A recognised qualification in the field of intellectual disability or a FETAC level 5 course is desirable. Experience: Experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability and individuals with challenging behaviour is desirable. Skills: Candidates must be able to demonstrate flexibility, communication and team-working skills, together with an enthusiasm for the post. Some basic IT skills is also an advantage. A full clean manual Irish Driving Licence (Class B) is an essential requirement of this post. It may be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence. Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. Working Hours: 4x 78 hours per fortnight (permanent) 2 x 70 hours per fortnight (permanent) 1 x 40 hours per fortnight (permanent) 2 x 70 hours per fortnight (temporary, specific purpose) All positions are based on a 7 day duty roster, involving working sleepovers, split shifts, day and night duty, public holidays and weekend work. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum. Remuneration: Department of Health Care Assistant (Disability Services) pay scale as per the consolidated salary scale dated 01st August 2025 - € 34,036 x 11 increments - € 46,652 (Max) pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment (LSI) €47,454 pro rata per annum 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. Tenure: 4 x permanent, full-time and pensionable 2 x permanent, part-time and pensionable 2 x temporary, part-time and pensionable on specific purpose basis linked to maternity leaves 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 The closing date for receipt of all applications on-line is 5pm on Sunday 14th September 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. INDW
Administrative Assistant
Role Relationships The post holder has specific job contact with: The role reports to the G4 Accounts Payable Office Manager The post holder will interact on a routine basis with: Bursar’s Unit personnel i.e. Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Research Accounts, Pensions & Investments, the Bursar’s Office. The post holder has general contact with: Procurement & Contracts Office, University and related entity Officers, Heads of Units, Schools, Colleges, Research Centres, Support Units, General University Staff & Suppliers, Auditors, Bankers, Tax Advisors, Revenue Commissioners, Customs & Excise, Government Departments, the HEA, CRO etc. Main Purpose of Job Salary €33,721 - €51,792 per annum pro rata for part time/short term roles (applicable to new entrants effective from January 2011) and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the QA321 University’s Remuneration & Payroll Policy.
Specialist Medical Scientist, Microbiology
Campaign Reference Number & Job Title: G10340 Specialist Medical Scientist (Eolaí Míochaine, Speisialtóir), (Microbiology) Grade Code: 3878 County: Galway Hse Area: HSE West & North West Staff Category: Health & Social Care Professionals Closing Date 10:00am on 17th September 2025 Contract Type: Permanent, Whole-time Internal/External: External Proposed Interview Dates: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one week’s notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances. Informal Enquiries: Tom Whyte, Chief Medical Scientist Tel: 091 544429 Email: tom.whyte@hse.ie Location Details: Medical Microbiology Laboratory, University Hospital Galway Initial assignment will be to University Hospital Galway. The successful candidate may be required to work in any service area within the vicinity as the need arises. A panel may be formed for Specialist Medical Scientist, Microbiology, Galway University Hospitals, from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full time or part time duration, may be filled. Application Details Only fully completed application forms submitted via Rezoomo by the closing date and time will be accepted. No exceptions will be made. Post Specific Related Information Please submit application form for this exciting role through the Rezoomo website (Using Google Chrome) ***CV's not accepted for this campaign*** For Eligibility Criteria and further information on this post, please view the attached job specification available below Candidate Support: Frequently Asked Questions – Rezoomo https://support.rezoomo.com/en/collections/147587-candidate-faqs HSE Recruitment Process – https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs/recruitment-process/
Deputy Store Manager, Area
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. Do you enjoy leading by example? This could be your next career move. Come and talk to us, to see what we’re all about. We are looking for Deputy Store Managers to join our Claregalway, Doughiska & Moycullen stores. Apply now! What you'll do Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
Deputy Store Manager
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. Do you enjoy leading by example? This could be your next career move. Come and talk to us, to see what we’re all about. Please note that as part of your application you will be asked to complete a numerical and verbal reasoning test, designed to provide us with a more in-depth understanding of your skills and your potential as a member of team Lidl. What you'll do Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
Area Manager
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POST OF PERMANENT FULL -TIME AREA MANAGER, SKYLARK SERVICES, ATHENRY, GALWAY JOB REF: 83823 The Role: The Area Manager will be responsible for the development and overall management of the Skylark Adult Service in Athenry which is part of the East Sector Management Team. The Area Manager will be based in Athenry and will ensure the day to day management of the service area. Adult Services reflects the ethos and vision of the Brothers of Charity Services, and will foster and promote this vision in their relationships with the people supported by the services, their families, staff members, and the wider community. Reporting/Responsible to: Sector Manager Qualifications/Experience: • A nursing qualification, RNID/RNMH is an advantage and must be currently registered with the NMBI or a relevant third level qualification in the Health/Social Care Sector. Candidates must be eligible for registration on the Social Care Register at CORU on or before 30th November 2025. View approved qualifications on https://www.coru.ie/health-and-social-care professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ • Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years management experience in the Health Sector. • Candidates require a management qualification. Candidates should have budgetary/financial, employee relations and team management experience. • Candidates must hold a full clean Irish manual driving licence. Travel: 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. Skills: Excellent leadership, managerial and team-working skills are required to coordinate and support the service teams and ensure that a range of high quality services are provided. Excellent communication and organisational skills together with up to date knowledge of current thinking and practices in person centred service delivery. Proficient in ICT skills with a good working knowledge of IT systems. Maintaining confidentiality is a fundamental requirement of the role. Ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines when needed. Good minute taking skills and presentation of letters emails and communication across with internal and external stakeholders. An ability to work well within a team environment and be self-motivated. Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week based on a 7 day duty roster. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8am – 8pm over seven days to meet the requirements of the programme however for this post hours will mainly be on a Monday to Friday basis. An on-call commitment is an essential requirement of the post. There is an expectation that a Manager at this level will interface with external agencies and attend meetings outside of normal working hours, positively promoting the work of the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland. Participation in a shared on call roster is an essential part of this post Annual Leave: 28 days per annum. Remuneration: Director of Nursing Band 4 (General) salary scale scales (01/03/2025) of €) - €76,446 per annum x 6 increments –€89,064 per annum. 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. Tenure: This position is Permanent full-time position and is pensionable. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries to: Noel Connolly, Acting Sector Manager Tel: (091) 721500/ 087-7836336 The closing date for receipt of all Application Forms/CV’s on-line Monday 15th September 2025 Interviews will take place on 8th October 2025. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer INDW
