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Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? We have an exciting new opportunity with our Limerick & North Tipperary service area ! We are looking for a dedicated Senior Occupational Therapist . About the Role: As Senior Occupational Therapist, you will take a leading role in supporting adults living with an acquired brain injury as they work toward returning to employment, education, or other meaningful daily activities. This role is centred on understanding each person’s unique goals, strengths, and aspirations, ensuring that every step of their rehabilitation journey reflects what matters most to them. You will be responsible for delivering holistic and functional assessments and therapeutic interventions that align with each individual’s vocational or educational rehabilitation goals. Working as part of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team, you will help shape a service that empowers people to rebuild confidence, independence, and connection within their communities. A key part of your work will involve leading the development of personal vocational plans (PVPS’s). These are personalised pathways designed to meet each person’s specific needs and support them in moving toward a valued, self-directed life. The contract available is Specified Purpose, part-time, 17.5 hours. The role can be somewhat remote, with occasional travel as required. The salary range for this role will be €60466-€71196 , depending on experience. Salary will be pro-rated based on working full time 35 hours. What You’ll Be Doing: If you’re ready to step into a role that balances professional impact with personal purpose, we’d love to hear from you. Please feel free to reach out to the Hiring Manager for any infomral queries: Alan O'Connell - National Service Manager - aoconnell@abiireland.ie Please apply by 5pm Sunday 1st March 2026.
Instructor
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND LIMERICK REGION Applications are invited for the following position: INSTRUCTOR (SENIOR GRADE) / DAY SERVICE CO-ORDINATOR Permanent Full time and Specified Purpose Contract Covering Leave available LOCATION: LIMERICK COMMUNITY SERVICES Essential Ø At least 4 years experience of working with people with intellectual disabilities and dual diagnosis Ø Level 8 (Higher Degree) qualification in Teaching, Training and Development, Applied Social Studies/Social Care, Psychology or other relevant qualification. (A Level 7 degree will be considered from applicants who have a minimum of 4 years relevant experience in the intellectual disability sector) Ø Working knowledge of New Directions Framework (HSE) Ø Experience in leading a team of staff in the development and implementation of person centred planning framework Ø Experience of working with individuals with Autism and supporting the delivery of service to people who may display behaviours of concern Ø Experience in risk management Ø Experience in liaising with MDT teams, families and external agencies who may be involved in the support of people attending the services Ø Supervisory ability and capability in the management of staff and people supported by the services. Ø Ability to assist in service planning Ø Full Clean Drivers Licence Ø Knowledge of HIQA Standards and Regulations Informal Enquiries: Arlene Meere, Area Manager Arlene.meere@bocsi.ie Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 25th February 2026. Short listing of applications may apply Canvassing will disqualify Panels may be formed as a result of the interview process. Candidates who are placed on a panel will be considered for subsequent vacancies, for a period of up to one year, for this grade. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland, Limerick Region, is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Plumbing Apprentice
First Year Apprentice Vacancy KD Group are seeking Plumbing/Pipefitting Apprentices for the following locations:
Senior Clinical Psychologist
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for a compassionate and dedicated Senior Clinical Psychologist to join our dynamic teams at our Clare, Limerick & North Tipperary Service areas , where person-centred care is at the heart of everything we do. About the role: As a Senior Clinical psychologist with Acquired Brain Injury Ireland, you will play a pivotal role in supporting individuals living with an acquired brain injury to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives. You will be responsible for conducting psychological assessments for both current and prospective clients, helping to shape personalised rehabilitation programmes that reflect each person’s unique strengths, needs, and aspirations. Working closely with clients, their families, and our interdisciplinary teams, you will offer compassionate guidance and clinical expertise that fosters recovery, resilience, and connection. The contract on offer is Permanent, Full-Time, 35 hours per week . The salary range for this role will be €93192-€109540 , depending on experience. Salary will be pro-rated based on working full time 35 hours. What you’ll be doing: If you’re someone who values connection, takes initiative, and finds purpose in empowering others—this role could be your next meaningful step. Feeling curious? Feel free to reach out to the Hiring Team for informal queries. Alan O'Connell - National Service Manager - aoconnell@abiireland.ie Please apply by 5pm on Sunday 22nd February 2026. #IJA
Temporary Lifeguard
The Position Limerick City and County Council is responsible for the promotion of water safety and the prevention of the loss of life by drowning within the boundary of Limerick and on the rivers and navigation channels. The Council works closely with the local Fire & Rescue services, Civil Defence units and local Search & Rescue units. Main Duties: • Beach lifeguards will be responsible for the performance of their duties and will work under the immediate supervision of the Water Safety Development Officer or their nominee. • Beach Lifeguards shall read, be familiar with and adhere to the Safety Statement for Beach guards; participate in induction training and cooperate with other safety training provided by the Council as required. Any issues of health and safety concern shall be referred to the Water Safety Development Officer, the Executive Engineer – Coastal or the Health and Safety Officer. The procedure for reporting issues of concern is set out in the Safety Statement. The Beach • All equipment must be checked daily (each morning) to see that it is in working order and ready for use. Any defects notified should be reported immediately to the Council. To inspect all lifesaving and first aid equipment on arrival for duty to ensure that adequate stocks are available and in good working order. • Indication flags should be placed in prominent positions. The following flag system is to be used: • Red flag signifies that bathing is considered temporarily unsafe. • Red over yellow flag signifies that bathing between any two such flags is under supervision of Beach Lifeguard. • No flag is flown if there is no Beach Lifeguard on duty. • To ensure that from the start of the duty period that the appropriate flags are flown and are changed or re-located as necessary during the day. • To ensure at the conclusion of the duty period each evening that all flags are removed and that all equipment is checked and securely stored in the appropriate place. • To ensure that except for emergency assistance or official business, no one other than lifeguard personnel is permitted in the lifeguard station. Bathers • Beach Lifeguards must always be courteous to bathers and give them the necessary information regarding state of tides, currents and parts of strand which are not safe for bathing. • If, in the Beach Lifeguard’s opinion, bathers are about to enter water at a point which is considered dangerous owing to currents, shifting sands, etc., they should immediately warn them and give the reasons. • To provide emergency rescue service in the case of accidents. • Going immediately to the assistance of persons in difficulties in the water and rendering to such persons the necessary attention; To render first aid when possible. • Where bathers are about to enter water at a point which is considered dangerous owing to currents, shifting sands etc., they should immediately warn them and give them reasons. Practice a philosophy of prevention over reaction in carrying out the service. • If the bathers are acting in an indecent manner, the Beach guard should bring this fact to the notice of the Garda Siochana at the earliest opportunity. Other Duties for Consideration • Except when the beach is empty, the Beach Lifeguard should be on patrol or on look-out outside the hut. The Beach Lifeguard should never be inside the hut except when relieved for meals etc. or when they are certain there is nobody on the beach. They should not allow their concentration to be diverted in conversations with the public or in reading. The primary duty of the Beach Lifeguard is to prevent accident situations from developing. The can-buoy should be strategically placed so that it may be used at a moment’s notice. Special vigilance is required where there are rocks or an outflow of a river, as there are likely to be undertows or currents. • Where Beach Lifeguards have to leave to partake of meals, arrangements should be made that one Beach Lifeguard will be on duty during the other’s absence for such purpose and to patrol their area in addition to their own. Where one Beach Lifeguard only is employed, the following procedure should be adopted regarding the lunch hour: • No flag should be flown when they are off duty for their meal. • The meal must be arranged at a time other than the peak bathing hours. • Where two Beach Lifeguards are on duty on a particular beach – • One Beach Lifeguard shall remain at a vantage point from which a full view of the beach can be had and remain on a constant lookout, • The other Beach Lifeguard shall maintain a patrol of the beach and in such a manner that any given point along the beach is visited at least once in every 15 minutes. • Brief reports should be exchanged when they meet but lifeguards should never be seen to congregate together or with other groups. • To carry out a Beach patrol which shall be maintained along the beach and when the tide is in, the patrol shall be maintained as close as to the beach as possible. • To provide constant observation and supervision of activities at public bathing places in order to prevent drowning accidents. • To inspect the patrol area and where possible to remove any dangerous or offensive items. If the lifeguard cannot deal with the matter he should immediately report to his supervisor. • To ensure that the lifeguard station is kept clean and tidy and in a state of readiness for emergencies. • At appropriate times when checking the ring buoys and other safety equipment on the beach. • Beach guards may be required to assist in conducting aquatic events and water safety programs. • Beach guards shall carry out all appropriate duties as laid down in the Water Safety Ireland Lifeguard Handbook. • Beach Lifeguards should enter on the logbook, times of commencing and ceasing duty, morning, mealtime and evening, each day and should make a note of any incident such as rescues, etc. The Logbook should be available at all times for inspection by any duly authorised member of the County Council’s staff. Beach lifeguards shall notify the coast guard times of commencing and ceasing duty. • To record in a daily logbook: ➢ The names and attendance times of all guards on duty. ➢ The general weather and tidal conditions. ➢ What flags were flown and when they were changed during the day. ➢ Any information which may assist the Authorities in improving the service. • The Beach Lifeguards will be required to keep an “Accident and Incident Record” Book. • The Senior Beach Lifeguard at each location will, in addition to carrying out all of the duties, etc., of Beach Guard (including taking full part in any roster arrangements), be responsible for ensuring that the Beach Lifeguards at their location comply fully with the terms of the duties, responsibilities and general regulations of the post. • To complete all appropriate rescue and first aid forms. • To provide advice to the public regarding facilities, state of tides, currents, parts of beach which are not safe for bathing, hazards, water safety etc. To proactively implement this, including but not restricted to, by carrying out Public Relations & Educational patrols during quiet times. The Person – Qualifications 1. Character Candidates will demonstrate through their application and at the interview that they: (i) hold as a minimum, a current Water Safety Ireland Beach Lifeguard Award or an equivalent qualification as recognised by the International Lifesaving Federation (ILS) (ii) have thorough knowledge of resuscitation including Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (iii) are not less than 18 years of age on 18th May 2026 Other qualifications that are desirable: S-VHF Certificate, First Aid, ISA Powerboat Level 2 or higher, Manual Handling, Occupational Health & Safety Certificate. Before employment, candidates will be required to submit documentary evidence to Limerick City and County Council in support of their application. Original current valid Lifeguard award must be submitted to Human Resources prior to attendance for swim and resuscitation examination. 2. Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Terms and Conditions 1. Annual Leave The Council’s annual leave year runs from January to December. Annual Leave is in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time Regulations, 2001. Annual leave is calculated as 8% of the hours worked in a leave year (but subject to a maximum of 4 working weeks). Your Annual Leave entitlement will be calculated at the conclusion of your fixed term contract, and you will be remunerated for same at the end of your contract. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 as amended. 2. Rate of Pay: €684.25 per 37-hour week 3. Hours of Work Determined in order of merit following interview, Lifeguards will be required to work a 37-hour week of irregular hours to coincide with tidal conditions and bathing periods, including split shifts, work at weekends and particularly over holiday weekends. Successful applicants must be available for duty for the June Bank Holiday weekend, all other weekends in June and full-time for the months of July and August 2026. 4. Superannuation: The Local Government Superannuation Scheme 5. Garda Vetting: The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 to 2016 came into effect on 29th April 2016. The Act places a statutory obligation on Limerick City and County Council to ensure that any work or activity which is carried out by a person, a necessary and regular part of which consists mainly of a person having access to or contact with children or vulnerable persons will be subject of Garda Vetting. A Garda Vetting form must be fully completed by every candidate. The Parent/Guardian Consent Form should only be completed in respect of candidates who are under 18 years. 6. Pre-Employment Medical: It may be necessary for all candidates who are successful at the practical test and the interview to undergo at his/her expense a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Council. On taking up employment, the expense of the medical will be refunded to the candidate. Visionary or other medical conditions must be rectified before employment. Application Process: Completed application forms must be e-mailed to recruitment@limerick.ie no later than 06th March 2026. An official application form must be completed in full by the closing date for the competition. Please note that amendments to the application form will not be accepted after the closing date. CV’s will not be accepted in lieu of an application form. Please send your application from an e-mail address that you will review regularly as communication during the assessment/selection period will only be through that e-mail address. Please also ensure that you regularly review your spam/junk email folder as occasionally your email service provider may direct emails to that folder. Selection Process: Candidates will initially be assessed to ensure that they meet the minimum qualifications set down above under The Person. Candidates will then be assessed on the basis of the information contained in their application form to determine, having regard to the requirements of the position, the person specification, and the number who have applied, if they should be called for interview. All candidates will be required to undergo a practical test in Basic Life Support (BLS), swimming ability, lifesaving techniques and a theory test conducted by an examiner(s) nominated by Water Safety Ireland. Date of this assessment will be advised in due course. The Basic Life Support Assessments will incorporate the following elements: Practical Basic Life Support (BLS) Assessments: • Practical assessment of basic life support skills • General aspects of safe lifeguarding (10 questions) Timed Swim • 200m freestyle in less than 4 minutes (starting in the water with canbuoy/rescue tube and no tumble turns) • 200m swim timed (if candidate’s swim is outside 4 minutes, the candidate fails the Timed Swim Assessment) Pool Assessment • 100m tow with canbuoy/rescue tube in not more than 4 minutes • 25m approach, release and 25m carry (front double) • 25m approach, release and 25m carry (rear double) • Spinal injury management in shallow water (splint or clamp) • Underwater search 25m locate and pick up submerged manikin, exchange at surface for subject and administer deep water resuscitation for 10m • 20m approach, surface dive and deep-water resuscitation • Board Rescue
Court Messenger
1. THE ROLE The role will be to provide support to the County Registrar assigned to the County of Limerick in their capacity as Sheriff and under the terms of the Enforcement of Court Orders Act, 1926, as amended. 2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The appointee will be assigned duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade. The duties of a Court Messenger include, but are not limited to: (a) Enforcement of Decrees, Execution Orders, Fi Fas and Repossession Orders by: • the collection of monies on foot of Court Judgments lodged in the Court Office • the seizure and sale of goods to realise Judgment Debts • taking possession of lands and houses on foot of Court Orders including ejectment of persons in occupation (b) Maintenance of appropriate records to include: • Responsibility for cash, cheques and drafts received, issuing temporary receipts and accounting for monies received • Recording and updating of files and issue of appropriate notices and correspondence • Use of information technology systems (c) Customer Service • Maintaining contact with relevant stakeholders • Dealing effectively and speedily with customer queries (d) Other appropriate duties as assigned by the Office Manager. In discharging the duties detailed at (a) above, the appointee shall follow all directions relating thereto issued to him/her by the County Registrar (see Section 4 and 5 of the Enforcement of Court Orders Act, 1926 for more information). In discharging the duties at (b) to (d), the appointee shall report to the Office Manager or such person within the office designated for this purpose by the Office Manager or the Courts Service. The Court Messenger, being based at Limerick Court Office, will report to the Court Office Manager in relation to all HR matters e.g. annual leave, sick leave, performance management etc and any other matters not encompassed in (a) to (d) above. Additionally, a Court Messenger, at the direction of the Courts Service, may be required to provide assistance in other counties, where for example, the permanent Court Messenger is on extended leave of absence, or the position is vacant. Note, the above is intended as a guide and is neither definitive nor restrictive. 3. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Candidates will be expected to demonstrate the following capabilities: • Building Future Readiness • Evidence Informed Delivery • Communicating & Collaborating Applicants must have a full clean driving licence, motor insurance and their own transport as travel throughout County of Limerick is a necessary part of the duties of the Court Messenger. The successful candidate will be required to increase their motor insurance to Class 2. The Courts Service will reimburse the cost of this. The Standard Civil Service travel expenses will be paid. It is desirable that applicants have previous relevant work experience and good IT skills. 4. APPLICATION PROCESS Application should be made by logging into the advertisement link. The closing date is 12 noon on 27th February 2026. Applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted. Candidates who do not hold or do not demonstrate the skills and experience will not be called for interview. The admission of a person to a competition, or invitation to attend an interview, is not to be taken as implying the Courts Service is satisfied such a person fulfils the requirements of the competition or is not disqualified by law from holding the position and does not carry a guarantee that your application will receive further consideration. It is important, therefore, for candidates to note that the onus is on them to ensure that they meet the eligibility requirements for the competition before attending for interview. If a candidate does not meet these essential entry requirements but nevertheless attends for interview, that candidate will be putting him or herself to unnecessary expense. It is important to note the onus is on applicants to ensure the eligibility requirements for the competition are met before attending for interview. The Courts Service accepts no responsibility for communication not accessed or received by an applicant. 5. SELECTION METHODS The Selection Process will involve: • Shortlisting of candidates, on the basis of the information contained in their CV & Cover Letter • a competitive interview Assessment The Courts Service will short list to select a group for interview who, based on an examination of the CV & cover letter, appear to be the most suitable for the position. Those that demonstrate evidence at the required level will be called to interview. Skills and capabilities Candidates should demonstrate that they have the ability to carry out successfully the duties of the role, as well as the general skills and capabilities namely: Building Future Readiness “Delivering excellent public policy and services requires us to embrace change and innovation. We strive to create an inclusive customer centric strategy and vision that keeps pace with environmental, social and technological changes. Adopting an agile and digital-first approach, we will continually upskill, change and improve how we do things to meet current and future demands.” Digital Focus • Utilises technology and digital skills to drive efficiencies and support better service delivery Openness to Change • Shows interest and openness to change, innovation and new technology or processes • Willing to try new approaches, seeking support when needed and openly sharing and learning from mistakes Innovation & Creative Solutions • Puts forward innovative ideas, creative solutions or helpful suggestions, no matter how small Building Expertise & Upskilling for the Future • Enthusiastic about development opportunities, demonstrating a positive attitude, openness to feedback and willingness to learn • Committed to improving knowledge and skills for the future • Develops specialist expertise in their area, through listening and learning from others Evidence Informed Delivery “Delivering excellent public policy and services requires us to make evidence based and well-informed judgements and decisions, prioritise objectives and effectively manage resources, using relevant information to evaluate the delivered outcome to ensure maximum benefit for the people we serve.” Delivering Excellence Managing Work Effectively • Manages, plans and prioritises workload to ensure targets and deadlines are met • Works in a systematic, organised and efficient manner • Uses their time effectively, seeking additional work or volunteering to support others during quiet periods Delivering Quality Outcomes & Service • Maintains a focus on quality, accuracy and attention to detail, even when completing routine tasks • Delivers high quality and professional customer service • Actively seeks support, checks and reviews their work to ensure high standards Attitude, Ownership & Flexibility • Takes ownership and responsibility over work, strives to become self-sufficient in their area of responsibility • Gets up to speed with new tasks or roles at an appropriate pace and asks questions to ensure correct understanding • Flexible, agile and resilient in the face of challenges or changing demands, maintaining a ‘can-do’ attitude and seeking support as necessary Handling Information, Problems and Decisions Gathering & Processing Information • Ability to gather, understand and work with information from a range of different sources • Handles all information and data carefully, particularly when dealing with sensitive or confidential matters • Checks, processes, and interprets information and data, in an accurate and timely manner Problem Solving • Identifies and solves problems in an effective and efficient manner, with support • Understands when to escalate issues, sharing all relevant information and working with others to find a solution Informed Judgement & Decision Making • Makes good judgements and decisions, considering the available information and following the relevant procedures or protocol • Makes appropriate and timely decisions on matters within own remit, seeking support and referring decisions upward, where necessary Communicating & Collaborating “Delivering excellent public policy and services requires us to work together, build relationships and collaborate enabling a joined up, whole-of-Government approach. Effective engagement and communication with our customers, clients and colleagues will enhance and build trust in our services.” Collaboration, Teamwork & Building Relationships • Utilises interpersonal skills to build positive and effective working relationships, even in a blended or hybrid working environment • Effective collaboration and teamworking skills, plays their part and works well with team members Effective Communication • Communicates in a clear, helpful and appropriate manner verbally, digitally, and in writing • Willing to communicate openly, sharing their views, thoughts and concerns • Keeps others updated, sharing all relevant details • Approaches difficult conversations with care and professionalism, seeking support when required Engaging, Including & Listening • Listens carefully to others and takes on board their views, guidance and feedback • Appreciates diversity and makes an effort to listen, include and engage with a variety of people Candidates with Disabilities The Courts Service has a key role to play in attracting candidates from all sectors of society, ensuring that routes to career opportunities are accessible to all who are interested. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all candidates. If you have a disability or need reasonable accommodation made during the selection process, we strongly encourage you to share this with us so that we can ensure you get the support you need. Reasonable accommodation in our selection process refers to adjustments and practical changes which would enable a disabled candidate to have an equal opportunity for this competition. Examples of adjustments we provide include the use of assistive technology, extra time, scribes and/or readers or a range of other accommodations. Please be assured that having a disability or requiring adjustments will not impact on your progress in the selection process; you will not be at a disadvantage if you disclose your disability or requirements to us. Your disability and/or adjustments will be kept entirely confidential. 6. INTERVIEWS Interviews will take place at a location in Limerick City on the 24th, 25th or 26th March 2026. Interviews will be structured in format, with candidates asked to provide examples of the capabilities for the role as outlined in Section 5 of this document. Interview The competencies will be thoroughly and systematically assessed at interview to assess suitability for the grade of Court Messenger. The board may ask about the experiences described on the CV and cover letter or they may ask for other examples. It is anticipated the interview will last 30 minutes. Marks allocated at interview Each of the capabilities will carry equal marks of 40 therefore a total of 120 marks is available. Candidates are required to achieve 20 marks in each capability to be considered for progression to the panel. Panel Formation Following the interview process a panel will be formed for the purpose of filling a Court Messenger Position. Candidates will be ranked in order of merit based on performance at interview. This panel will remain in place until 26th March 2027 from the date of formation of the panel or until the exhaustion of the panel whichever is the earlier. Candidates who have not been offered a position at the expiry of the panel will have no claim to any further positions thereafter because of having been on the panel. Confidentiality Candidates can expect that all enquiries, applications and all aspects of the proceedings to the extent that they are managed by the Courts Service are treated as strictly confidential subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2014. However, candidates should note that all application material may be made available to the interview board. Certain items of information, not specific to any individual, are extracted from computer records for general statistical purposes. Garda Vetting Garda vetting will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for appointment. The applicant will be required to complete and return a Garda Vetting form should they come under consideration for appointment. This form will be forwarded to An Garda Siochána for security checks on all Irish and Northern Irish addresses at which they resided. Enquiries may also be made with the police force of any country in which the applicant under consideration for appointment resided. If the applicant subsequently comes under consideration for another position, they will be required to supply this information again. Other important information The Courts Service will not be responsible for refunding any expenses incurred by candidates. Prior to recommending any candidate for appointment to this position the Courts Service will make all such enquiries that are deemed necessary to determine the suitability of that candidate. Until all stages of the recruitment process have been fully completed a final determination cannot be made nor can it be deemed or inferred that such a determination has been made. Should the person recommended for appointment decline, or having accepted it, relinquish it, or if an additional vacancy arises the Courts Service may, at its discretion, select and recommend another person for appointment on the results of this selection process. Review and Complaint Procedures under the Code of Practice for Appointments to Positions in the Civil and Public Service If a candidate is unhappy following the outcome of any stage of a selection process, they can either: Request a Review of a decision made during the process Or Make a Complaint that the selection process followed was unfair A candidate can follow either one of the two procedures in relation to the same aspect of a selection process, but not both. Where a review of a selection process has taken place under Section 7 (as detailed below), a complainant may not seek a further review of the same process under Section 8, other than in the most exceptional circumstances that will be determined by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA) at its sole discretion. There is no obligation on the Courts Service to suspend an appointment process while a Review or Complaint is being considered. However, the CPSA expects that, where possible, the Courts Service will intervene in cases where it finds an error is likely to have occurred. Salary The salary scale for the position (rates effective from 1st February 2026) is as follows: Court Messenger – Personal Pension Contribution Salary Scale: €608.24, €668.05, €679,51, €729.21, €771.66, €808.95 (NMAX), €834.52 (LSI1), €874.52 (LSI2) The PPC pay rate applies when the individual is required to pay a Personal Pension Contribution (otherwise known as a main scheme contribution) in accordance with the rules of their main/personal superannuation scheme. This is different to a contribution in respect of membership of a Spouses’ and Children’s scheme, or the Additional Superannuation Contributions (ASC). A different rate will apply where the appointee is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution. Long service increments may be payable after 3 (LSI1) and 6 (LSI2) years satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale.
Executive Officers
What is the role? The Executive Officer (EO) grade is the entry level to junior management in the Civil Service. Executive Officers are employed in all government departments and offices and cover a wide range of roles and activities. In recruiting Executive Officers, publicjobs is conscious of the fact that many of the senior positions in the Civil Service will, in time, be filled by people recruited at this level. For this reason, we look for people who show the potential to take on high level responsibilities in the management of public services and the analysis of public policy issues. Requirements for the role In order to be effective in the role of an Executive Officer in the Civil Service, candidates need to be:
Personal Assistant
CORLANN LIMERICK Applications are invited for the following position: Grade V Personal Assistant Permanent Full Time LOCATION: BLACKBERRY PARK, DOCK ROAD, LIMERICK The post holder will provide administrative support within the Community Services Team as directed by the Head of Community Services. The successful candidate must : Closing date for receipt of completed application forms 5pm Saturday 28th February 2026 Short listing of applications may apply Canvassing will disqualify Panels may be formed as a result of the interview process. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland, Limerick Region, is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Probation Officers
T he Role A Probation Officer in the Probation Service of the Department of Justice may be assigned to duties in any of the following areas: Courts and Community, Prisons/Places of Detention, Young Persons‟ Probation or other particular assignments that may arise in the Service. A Probation Officer can anticipate changes in assignment from time to time during their careers with the Service. The areas of current strategic priority for the Probation Service that are likely to impact on the work of a Probation Officer include: · Ensuring community sanctions remain a viable and relevant disposal for the court; · Expanding the range of community sanctions and approaches to offender rehabilitation available to the Courts, the Department of Justice and other relevant authorities; · Developing new ways of working with our criminal justice partners, including greater integration of work practices in the management of offenders; · Developing a more victim sensitive approach in our work with offenders as well as further developing restorative justice interventions and services to victims; · Engaging with the community in promoting and delivering community sanctions. Accountabilities for the position · Meeting Service standards and guidelines in the preparation of assessment reports on offenders. · Managing the supervision of offenders subject to a range of Court orders including Probation Orders, Community Service Orders, and post custody supervision. · Delivery of Young Persons‟ Probation programmes, including the preparation of court reports, engaging with and motivating young offenders and implementing the Children Act 2001. · Ensuring offenders‟ compliance with Court Orders and other orders being managed on behalf of relevant authorities e.g. Department of Justice, the Irish Prison Service. · Delivery of interventions with offenders to reduce offending, establish pro-social behaviour and reduce victimisation. Training The Probation Service is committed to providing on-going training and development opportunities for all its staff. There is a dedicated staff training and development section within the Probation Service which provides induction training to all new officers. It also offers on-going skills and knowledge training in specific areas relevant to the core work of the Probation Service. Locations of Posts: All candidates will be considered to have applied for a national panel only. The majority of vacancies will be located in Dublin. Candidates should be aware that requirements in relation to working on site at their place of work will be in line with the Probation Service Blended Working Policy.( All Probation Officers are required to attend their place of work on, at least three days per week to be agreed with their line manager. Additional in person attendance may be also required depending on the business need). QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEEssential Candidates must , on or before 24th of February 2026 , have 1. A Qualification at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications in Social Science with social policy component, or an equivalent qualification recognised for entry onto one of the Social Work courses approved by CORU, Health and Social Care Professionals Council. OR have being working as a Social Worker and 2. Have experience in and capacity to demonstrate the following : a. Interviewing skills b. Report writing and assessment skills c. Case management skills, including ability to meet deadlines d. Ability to work as part of a team and 3. Have knowledge of: a. The Criminal Justice system b. Community resources and how these can be mobilised Desirable · CORU registered for social work · Post qualification work experience in a probation or social work setting · Court room skills · Knowledge of a range of social work methods of intervention · Knowledge of legislation relevant to the work of a Probation Officer · Knowledge and understanding of victim related issues · Knowledge of offending behaviour interventions and programmes · Ability to engage and motivate offenders · Knowledge of addictions · A full current driving licence that enables you to drive in Ireland and a car available for official business use or access to a form of transport which enables you to meet the full requirements of the post It is the responsibility of applicants to ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria. Eligibility may not be confirmed until an applicant comes under consideration for assignment. An invitation to an interview does not constitute acceptance of eligibility. Eligibility to compete and certain restrictions on eligibility Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be: a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d) A non-EEA citizen who has a stamp 4 or a Stamp 5 permission; To qualify candidates must be eligible 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 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 re-employment 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 Employer of Choice As an Employer of Choice the Civil Service has many flexible and family friendly policies e.g. Worksharing, Shorter Working Year, Remote Working (operated on a ‘blended’ basis) etc. All elective policies can be applied for in accordance with the relevant statutory provisions and are subject to the business needs of the organisation. Principal Conditions Of ServiceGenera The appointment is to a permanent post in the Civil Service and is subject to the Civil Service Regulations Acts 1956 to 2005, the Pubic Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and any other Act for the time being in force relating to the Civil Service. Pay The Probation Officer salary scale (rates effective from 1st February 2026) for the position is as follows: €39,974 €42,496 €43,170 €46,536 €49,913 €53,352 €56,956 €59,231 €61,517 €63,823 €66,115 €68,413 €70,711 €73,002 €75,313 €77,865 (LSI1) €80,414 (LSI2) Personal Pension Contribution (PPC) The PPC pay rate applies when the individual is required to pay a Personal Pension Contribution (otherwise known as a main scheme contribution) in accordance with the rules of their main/personal superannuation scheme. This is different to a contribution in respect of membership of a Spouses’ and Children’s scheme, or the Additional Superannuation Contributions (ASC). A different rate will apply where the appointee is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution. Long service increments may be payable after 3(LSI1) and 6(LSI2) years satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. Important Note Entry will be at the minimum of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if you are a currently serving civil or public servant. Subject to satisfactory performance increments may be payable in line will current Government Policy. You will agree that any overpayment of salary, allowances, or expenses will be repaid by you in accordance with Circular 07/2018: Recovery of Salary, Allowances, and Expenses Overpayments made to Staff Members/Former Staff Members/Pensioners. Tenure and Probation The appointment is to a permanent position on a probationary contract in the Civil Service. The probationary contract will be for a period of one year from the date specified on the contract. During the period of your probationary contract, your performance will be subject to review by your supervisor(s) to determine whether you: (i) Have performed in a satisfactory manner, (ii) Have been satisfactory in general conduct, and (iii) Are suitable from the point of view of health with particular regard to sick leave. Prior to the completion of the probationary contract a decision will be made as to whether or not you will be retained pursuant to Section 5A(2) Civil Service Regulation Acts 1956 – 2005 . This decision will be based on your performance assessed against the criteria set out in (i) to (iii) above. The detail of the probationary process will be explained to you by the Department of Justice and you will be given a copy of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform’s guidelines on probation. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraphs in this section, the probationary contract may be terminated at any time prior to the expiry of the term of the contract by either side in accordance with the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts, 1973 to 2005. In the following circumstances your contract may be extended and your probation period suspended. · The probationary period stands suspended when an employee is absent due to Maternity or Adoptive Leave. · In relation to an employee absent on Parental Leave or Carers Leave, the employer may require probation to be suspended if the absence is not considered to be consistent with the continuation of the probation and · Any other statutory provision providing that probation shall - (i) stand suspended during an employee’s absence from work, and (ii) be completed by the employee on the employees return from work after such absence. Where probation is suspended the employer should notify the employee of the circumstances relating to the suspension. All appointees will serve a one-year probationary period. If an appointee who fails to satisfy the conditions of probation has been a serving civil servant immediately prior to their appointment from this competition, the issue of reversion will normally arise. In the event of reversion, an officer will return to a vacancy in their former grade in their former Department. Headquarters The Probation Service is a national service with offices in over 30 locations around the country. The Probation Service also has offices in each of the Prisons and Places of Detention located throughout the country. Officers may be required to serve in any part of the state, both in a community and custodial setting. An officer’s headquarters will be such as may be designated from time to time by the Head of Service. Probation Officers are normally required to travel extensively in the course of their official duties and are expected to provide their own motor cars and driving licence for this purpose. The existing regulations governing recoupment of travelling expenses provide for payment of motor allowance subject to certain conditions, in respect of the use by an officer of his/her own motor car on official business. Subsistence allowances at appropriate rates are also payable. Hours of attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 41 hours and 15 minutes gross or 35 hours net per week. The successful candidate will be required to work such additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of his/her duties subject to the limits set down in the working time regulations. The rate of remuneration payable covers any extra attendance liability that may arise from time to time. Annual Leave Annual leave will be 25 working days in the first five years of service, 29 working days in the next five years of service and 30 working days after 10 years. This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave in the civil service, is based on a five day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. Sick Leave Pay during properly certified sick absence, provided there is no evidence of permanent disability for service in accordance with the provisions of the sick leave circulars. Officers paying Class A rate of PRSI will be required to sign a mandate authorising the Department of Social Protection to pay any benefits due under the Social Welfare Acts direct to the employing Office/Department. Payment during illness will be subject to the officer making the necessary claims for social insurance benefit to the Department of Social Protection within the required time limits Superannuation and Retirement The successful candidate will be offered the appropriate superannuation terms and conditions as prevailing in the Civil Service at the time of being offered an appointment. In general, an appointee who has never worked in the Public Service will be offered appointment based on membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (“Single Scheme”). Full details of the Scheme are at www.singlepensionscheme.gov.ie Where the appointee has worked in a pensionable (non-Single Scheme terms) public service job in the 26 weeks prior to appointment or is currently on a career break or special leave with/without pay different terms may apply. The pension entitlement of such appointees will be established in the context of their public service employment history. Key provisions attaching to membership of the Single Scheme are as follows: Pension Abatement If the appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and is in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during his/her re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position. However, if the appointee was previously employed in the Civil or Public Service and awarded a pension under voluntary early retirement arrangements (other than the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement (ISER), the Department of Health Circular 7/2010 VER/VRS or the Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Circular letter LG(P) 06/2013, any of which renders a person ineligible for the competition)the entitlement to that pension will cease with effect from the date of reappointment. Special arrangements may, however be made for the reckoning of previous service given by the appointee for the purpose of any future superannuation award for which the appointee may be eligible. Department of Education and Skills Early Retirement Scheme for Teachers Circular 102/2007 The Department of Education and Skills introduced an Early Retirement Scheme for Teachers. It is a condition of the Early Retirement Scheme that with the exception of the situations set out in paragraphs 10.2 and 10.3 of the relevant circular documentation, and with those exceptions only, if a teacher accepts early retirement under Strands 1, 2 or 3 of this scheme and is subsequently employed in any capacity in any area of the public sector, payment of pension to that person under the scheme will immediately cease. Pension payments will, however, be resumed on the ceasing of such employment or on the person's 60th birthday, whichever is the later, but on resumption, the pension will be based on the person's actual reckonable service as a teacher (i.e. the added years previously granted will not be taken into account in the calculation of the pension payment). Pension Accrual A 40-year limit on total service that can be counted towards pension where a person has been a member of more than one pre-existing public service pension scheme (i.e. non-Single Scheme) as per the 2012 Act shall apply. This 40-year limit is provided for in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. This may have implications for any appointee who has acquired pension rights in a previous public service employment.
Probation Assistant (Executive Officer)
The Role A Probation Assistant (Executive Officer) is a new role in the Probation Service. Working as part of a team, a Probation Assistant’s role is to support in the supervision and management of offenders and in interagency work at an appropriate level. A Probation Assistant may be assigned to duties in any of the following areas: Courts and Community, Prisons/Places of Detention, Young Persons‟ Probation or other particular assignments that may arise in the Service. A Probation Assistant can anticipate changes in assignment from time to time during their careers with the Service. The areas of current strategic priority for the Probation Service that are likely to impact on the work of a Probation Assistant include: · Ensuring community sanctions remain a viable and relevant disposal for the court; · Expanding the range of community sanctions and approaches to offender rehabilitation available to the Courts, the Department of Justice and other relevant authorities; · Developing new ways of working with our criminal justice partners, including greater integration of work practices in the management of offenders; · Developing a more victim sensitive approach in our work with offenders as well as further developing restorative justice interventions and services to victims; · Engaging with the community in promoting and delivering community sanctions. In order for Probation Assistants to be effective in their role, candidates need to be: · interested in public affairs and committed to the concept of public service; · capable of planning and organising people and resources to meet goals, targets and objectives; · understanding and sensitive in dealing with others, and persuasive when communicating in general; · interested in making sure all tasks are completed to a very high standard; · willing to share ideas and information with people, with the purpose of achieving a particular result; · interested in working as part of a team; · capable of presenting written material in a clear, concise, comprehensive and convincing manner; · fully committed to achieving quality results; · capable of using initiative as and when appropriate; Specific Responsibilities of the Probation Assistant Role: • Assisting Probation Teams in managing the supervision of offenders on Community Service Orders • Assisting Probation Teams in monitoring low risk offenders • Assisting Probation Officers in the co-ordination of Programme Delivery • Assisting Probation Teams in attending and carrying out Court duties. Training The Probation Service is committed to providing on-going training and development opportunities for all its staff. There is a dedicated staff training and development section within the Probation Service which provides induction training to all new staff. It also offers on-going skills and knowledge training in specific areas relevant to the core work of the Probation Service. Locations of Posts: Vacancies will arise nationwide across the Probation Service . If you are successful in this competition you will be placed on a panel in order of merit from which vacancies across the country will be filled. Candidates should be aware that requirements in relation to working on site at their place of work will be in line with the Probation Service Blended Working Policy.( All Probation Assistants are required to attend their place of work on, at least three days per week to be agreed with their line manager. Additional in person attendance may be also required depending on the business need). QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEEssential Candidates must , on or before 24th February 2026 (i) have obtained in the Leaving Certificate Examination a minimum of grade D at Ordinary (or Pass) level in Mathematics and Irish or English, having obtained a minimum of Grade C in at least five subjects at Higher (or Honours) level papers; or (ii) hold a qualification, that in the opinion of the Probation Service, is of a standard in terms of both level and volume of learning that is of at least an equivalent or higher standard to the Leaving Certificate (this will only be determined during the selection process or if a candidate comes under consideration for a position); or (iii) have passed the first-year examination of a course leading to a recognised degree; or (iv) be serving as a Civil Servant with not less than two years-service. Temporary officers and officers serving in an acting capacity in the eligible grades may compete in the competition provided they fulfil the eligibility requirements set out And Demonstrate the competencies set out in Appendix I Desirable Criteria · A recognised third level qualification relevant to the area e.g., Bachelor of Social Science Degree,Applied Social Care, Social Care, Applied Social Studies, Social Care Practice. Psychology or Criminology. · Experience of working with offenders/other marginalized groups · Court Room Experience · Experience of working with victims and related issues · Experience of offending behaviour programmes · Experience of working in addiction treatment settings It is the responsibility of applicants to ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria. Eligibility may not be confirmed until an applicant comes under consideration for assignment. An invitation to an interview does not constitute acceptance of eligibility. Eligibility to compete and certain restrictions on eligibility Citizenship Requirements Eligible Candidates must: a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d) A non-EEA citizen who has a stamp 4 or a Stamp 5 permission; To qualify candidates must be eligible 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 re-employment 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. Employer of Choice As an Employer of Choice the Civil Service has many flexible and family friendly policies e.g. Worksharing, Shorter Working Year, Remote Working (operated on a ‘blended’ basis) etc. All elective policies can be applied for in accordance with the relevant statutory provisions and are subject to the business needs of the organisation. The Civil Service also operates a Mobility scheme for all general service grades. This scheme provides staff with career opportunities to learn and partake in diverse roles across a range of Civil Service organisations and geographical locations. Principal Conditions Of ServiceGeneral The appointment is to a permanent post in the Civil Service and is subject to the Civil Service Regulations Acts 1956 to 2005, the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and any other Act for the time being in force relating to the Civil Service. Pay The Probation Assistant salary scale (rates effective from 1st February 2026) for the position is as follows: €38,419 €40,360 €41,456 €43,594 €45,510 €47,364 €49,211 €51,024 €52,890 €54,749 €56,722 €58,044 €59,928 LSI1 €62,601 LSI2 Personal Pension Contribution (PPC) The PPC pay rate applies when the individual is required to pay a Personal Pension Contribution (otherwise known as a main scheme contribution) in accordance with the rules of their main/personal superannuation scheme. This is different to a contribution in respect of membership of a Spouses’ and Children’s scheme, or the Additional Superannuation Contributions (ASC). A different rate will apply where the appointee is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution. Long service increments may be payable after 3(LSI1) and 6(LSI2) years satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. Important Note Entry will be at the minimum of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if you are a currently serving civil or public servant. In accordance with Circular 21/20024 agreement on incremental credit for previous service at Clerical Officer, Executive Officer or equivalent grades may apply. Subject to satisfactory performance increments may be payable in line will current Government Policy. You will agree that any overpayment of salary, allowances, or expenses will be repaid by you in accordance with Circular 07/2018: Recovery of Salary, Allowances, and Expenses Overpayments made to Staff Members/Former Staff Members/Pensioners. Tenure and Probation The appointment is to a permanent position on a probationary contract in the Civil Service. The probationary contract will be for a period of one year from the date specified on the contract. During the period of your probationary contract, your performance will be subject to review by your supervisor(s) to determine whether you: (i) Have performed in a satisfactory manner, (ii) Have been satisfactory in general conduct, and (iii) Are suitable from the point of view of health with particular regard to sick leave. Prior to the completion of the probationary contract a decision will be made as to whether or not you will be retained pursuant to Section 5A(2) Civil Service Regulation Acts 1956 – 2005 . This decision will be based on your performance assessed against the criteria set out in (i) to (iii) above. The detail of the probationary process will be explained to you by the Department of Justice and you will be given a copy of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform’s guidelines on probation. In the following circumstances your contract may be extended and your probation period suspended. · The probationary period stands suspended when an employee is absent due to Maternity or Adoptive Leave. · In relation to an employee absent on Parental Leave or Carers Leave, the employer may require probation to be suspended if the absence is not considered to be consistent with the continuation of the probation and · Any other statutory provision providing that probation shall - (i) stand suspended during an employee’s absence from work, and (ii) be completed by the employee on the employees return from work after such absence. Where probation is suspended the employer should notify the employee of the circumstances relating to the suspension. All appointees will serve a one-year probationary period. If an appointee who fails to satisfy the conditions of probation has been a serving civil servant immediately prior to their appointment from this competition, the issue of reversion will normally arise. In the event of reversion, an officer will return to a vacancy in their former grade in their former Department. Headquarters The Probation Service is a national service with offices in over 30 locations around the country. The Probation Service also has offices in each of the Prisons and Places of Detention located throughout the country. Probation Assistants may be required to serve in any part of the state, both in a community and custodial setting. An Assistant’s headquarters will be such as may be designated from time to time by the Head of Service. Probation Assistants may be required to travel in the course of their official duties. When absent from home and headquarters on duty, appropriate travelling expenses and subsistence allowances will be paid subject to the normal Civil Service regulations. Hours of attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 41 hours and 15 minutes gross or 35 hours net per week. Where extra attendance is necessary, overtime payments or time off in lieu will be allowed in accordance with the Civil Service overtime regulations. Annual Leave The Annual leave allowance for the positions of Probation Assistant is 23 days rising to 24 days after 5 years’ service, 25 days after 10 years’ service, 26 days after 12 years’ service and 27 days after 14 years’ service This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave in the civil service, is based on a five day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. Sick Leave Pay during properly certified sick absence, provided there is no evidence of permanent disability for service in accordance with the provisions of the sick leave circulars. Officers paying Class A rate of PRSI will be required to sign a mandate authorising the Department of Social Protection to pay any benefits due under the Social Welfare Acts direct to the employing Office/Department. Payment during illness will be subject to the officer making the necessary claims for social insurance benefit to the Department of Social Protection within the required time limits. Superannuation and Retirement The successful candidate will be offered the appropriate superannuation terms and conditions as prevailing in the Civil Service at the time of being offered an appointment. In general, an appointee who has never worked in the Public Service will be offered appointment based on membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (“Single Scheme”). Full details of the Scheme are at www.singlepensionscheme.gov.ie Where the appointee has worked in a pensionable (non-Single Scheme terms) public service job in the 26 weeks prior to appointment or is currently on a career break or special leave with/without pay different terms may apply. The pension entitlement of such appointees will be established in the context of their public service employment history. Key provisions attaching to membership of the Single Scheme are as follows: Pension Abatement If the appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and is in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during his/her re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position. However, if the appointee was previously employed in the Civil or Public Service and awarded a pension under voluntary early retirement arrangements (other than the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement (ISER), the Department of Health Circular 7/2010 VER/VRS or the Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Circular letter LG(P) 06/2013, any of which renders a person ineligible for the competition)the entitlement to that pension will cease with effect from the date of reappointment. Special arrangements may, however be made for the reckoning of previous service given by the appointee for the purpose of any future superannuation award for which the appointee may be eligible. Department of Education and Skills Early Retirement Scheme for Teachers Circular 102/2007 The Department of Education and Skills introduced an Early Retirement Scheme for Teachers. It is a condition of the Early Retirement Scheme that with the exception of the situations set out in paragraphs 10.2 and 10.3 of the relevant circular documentation, and with those exceptions only, if a teacher accepts early retirement under Strands 1, 2 or 3 of this scheme and is subsequently employed in any capacity in any area of the public sector, payment of pension to that person under the scheme will immediately cease. Pension payments will, however, be resumed on the ceasing of such employment or on the person's 60th birthday, whichever is the later, but on resumption, the pension will be based on the person's actual reckonable service as a teacher (i.e. the added years previously granted will not be taken into account in the calculation of the pension payment).
