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THE ROLE: Reporting to a designated senior officer, Senior Executive Technicians work as part of a team developing the implementation of civil engineering and multidisciplinary programmes in the areas of roads and associated structures, housing, and other ancillary services. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST CHARACTER: Each candidate must be of good character. HEALTH: Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. For the purpose of satisfying the requirements as to health, it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are appointed, to undergo at their own expense a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Local Authority. On taking up appointment, the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to candidates. CITIZENSHIP: Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, ETC: Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: • have satisfactory experience, in a technician post at Grade I or higher level or in an analogous post under a local authority or health board in the State, • have at least seven years satisfactory relevant experience in a technician post at Grade II or higher level or an analogous post, • have a thorough knowledge of all the technical aspects of local authority work and also a deeper knowledge of at least one relevant section of the work and possess such training or experience as would enable them to take charge of such a section of the work, • have adequate experience in dealing with other departments within their own organisations and with other bodies, • have adequate experience in the direction, supervision and control of staff, and • possess technical training and experience of a high standard and adequate administrative ability. Candidates must hold a clean, current, Class B Driving Licence and will be required to have access to his/her own car. The ideal candidate will: • possess good professional knowledge and skills; • be able to work independently or within multi-disciplined teams; • be capable of working on his/her own initiative; • possess good interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to engage with a wide range of people; • possess good organisation skills; • possess good IT and presentation skills including a working knowledge of AutoCAD. Experience in the use of G.I.S. software will be considered an advantage; • have a good understanding of safety management in the workplace including Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: A Senior Executive Technician is responsible for the delivery of particular services to the public. The following is a non-exhaustive list of duties which may be assigned to a Senior Executive Technician: • providing technical services relevant to the area of responsibility to which he/she has been assigned e.g. site inspection, site surveying, creation of drawings and graphics, report writing; • management and supervision of staff assigned to him/her; • making decisions in relation to service delivery on a daily basis; • representing Galway County Council at a variety of meetings; • budget preparation and management of same; • policy formulation; • attend site and carry out inspections as required; • supervise contractors when required to ensure that all works are carried out as per specification and in compliance with requirements; • carry out all responsibilities in relation to health and safety including risk assessments; • operating the appropriate technology as required to carry out the work to which he/she has been assigned, e.g. CAD, Graphics, PowerPoint; Sugar CRM; SCOOT; • working as part of a team; • liaising with other Departments, members of the public and external agencies in relation to operational aspects of assigned work; • functioning as a Team Leader, this includes: prioritising work as determined by the Head of Department/Service, functioning as a facilitator and co-ordinator between team members and other departments and external agencies and being responsible for the allocation of work and ensuring task completion; • preparing estimates; • preparation of public consultation display material and assistance at public consultation; • managing workflows and producing regular progress reports on all aspects of area of responsibility; • contributing to individual staff development, personal development and team development initiatives, including PMDS; • being accountable for efficient and effective operation of his/her area of responsibility; • undertaking any course of training organised by the Council which he/she is designated to attend; • carry out any such other duties as may be assigned from time to time. The holder of the post will be required to have a good knowledge and awareness of Health & Safety Legislation Regulations, their implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace. He/she will also be required to have an understanding of the role and duties of managers in safety management in the workplace. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Candidates will demonstrate through their application form and at interview that they have: • excellent communication and interpersonal skills; • commitment to the public interest; • experience in one of the service areas set out above; • experience of budget preparation and management; • people management skills; • project management skills; • team membership skills; • satisfactory IT skills including knowledge and understanding relevant technical ICT packages; • understanding of core engineering principles. The ideal candidate for this position should possess the following competencies. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence of such competencies within their application form and at interview. Any short-listing or interview processes will be based on the information provided by candidates on their application form. Candidates must achieve a minimum 50% of the total marks available in each of the competencies to qualify for inclusion on a panel. DETAILS AND PARTICULARS PROBATION: Where a person is appointed to Galway County Council, the following provisions shall apply – a) there shall be a period after appointment takes effect, during which such a person shall hold the position on probation; b) such period shall be one year, but the Chief Executive may, at his discretion, extend such period; c) such a person shall cease to hold the position at the end of the period of probation, unless during this period the Chief Executive has certified that the service is satisfactory; d) the period at (a) above may be terminated on giving one weeks’ notice as per the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts; e) there will be assessments during the probationary period. REMUNERATION: Entry to the scale shall be determined having regard to Departmental Circulars. Starting pay for new entrants will be at the minimum of the scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. €55,622 - €66,993 per year WORKING HOURS: 35 hours per week ANNUAL LEAVE: 30 days per annum RESIDENCE: The person holding the office must reside in, or at an address convenient to the Local Authority, as approved by the Chief Executive. GARDA VETTING: Garda vetting may be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for appointment. OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT: The position is whole-time, and the officer may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties. SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTION: If you join the public service for the first time, on or after the 1st January 2013, the Single Public Service Pension Scheme will apply to you. Superannuation contributions are as follows: 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration and 3% of pensionable remuneration. Pension and retirement lump sum will be based on career-average pay; pensions will be co-ordinated with the State Pension Contributory. The Single Pension Scheme is a Defined Benefit Pension Scheme. A person who becomes a pensionable employee of a local authority who is liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution and is in the public service prior to 1st January 2013, will be required in respect of superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). Contributions will also be applicable to the Spouse and Children’s pension scheme. A person who becomes a pensionable employee of a local authority who is liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of his/her superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of pensionable remuneration. A person may also be required, if applicable, in respect of the Local Government (Spouse and Children's Contributory Pension) Scheme, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the scheme. Employees are admitted to the Local Government Superannuation Scheme in accordance with the terms of the Local Government Superannuation (Consolidation) Act 1998 and the Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, with effect from date of appointment. This Scheme is a Defined Benefit Scheme and provides for payment of a pension, retirement lump sum and death gratuity. Your retirement benefits are only payable at retirement, if you have completed the vesting period of two years.
Standards & Monitoring Officer
The National Disability Authority wishes to appoint a Standards and Monitoring Officer within the Centre for Excellence in Universal Design, Standards & Monitoring Department. It is expected that an initial vacancy to be filled from this panel will be a full-time, specific purpose role. This competition will result in the creation of a panel for full-time or part-time, permanent or temporary roles over the next two years. In the first instance the post holder will fulfil the duties of Standards and Monitoring Officer within NDA but may be redeployed at Higher Executive Officer level as needs arise within the agency. As Standards and Monitoring Officer the post holder will be required to provide technical advice and expertise in relation to the development and monitoring of standards relevant to programmes and services accessed by persons with disabilities. The post holder will also be required to promote Universal Design in standards and monitoring work, in order to include people with disabilities but also people of any age, size or ability. The person appointed will be part of the NDA’s Centre for Excellence in Universal Design, Standards and Monitoring (CEUDSM) Department and will report to the Head of Department or their nominee. The successful implementation of this role requires a number of key relationships to be fostered and developed. These will include relationships with colleagues and personnel from a range of agencies, including the public and private sectors and representative organisations of people of any age, size, ability or disability. A high degree of flexibility and creativity will be required. As a staff member, the holder of the post will be expected to work cross-functionally to actively contribute to and participate in the overall development of the NDA and to promote its policies at all times, to effectively represent the NDA, and to adhere to NDA values. Main Duties and Responsibilities The core duties and responsibilities will include the following: · To provide advice and expertise both internally and externally on the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of codes of practice in relation to programmes and services for persons with disabilities and in the area of accessibility and Universal Design; · To assist in the development of guidance, performance indicators, and support the monitoring and implementation of codes of practice and standards as required with a focus on monitoring the implementation of the Code of Practice (COP) on the Accessibility of Public Services and Information provided by Public Bodies [1] . This COP also supports the implementation of the European Accessibility Act and SI636/23; · To assist and attend committee and working group meetings on standards and related topics, and to present information and advice at such meetings; · To provide advice on and contribute to the review and evaluation of existing standards; · To keep informed of, and monitor all developments pertaining to, standards and standards methodologies relating to disability and Universal Design; · To undertake research and information gathering on standards generally for people with disabilities but also in the wider context of Universal Design; · To effectively liaise and engage with external organisations as appropriate in information and data gathering; · To contribute to the research and policy analysis when necessary to underpin and provide evidence-based advice on standards, policy and practice; · To support and work closely with NDA’s Research, Policy and Public Affairs staff in cross-functional and interdepartmental projects; · To manage and support staff where required; · To carry out such other duties and undertake training as may be assigned and required from time to time. Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this Job Description should not be regarded as exhaustive in scope and may be added to or altered as required. Person Specification The essential requirements for the post of Standards and Monitoring Officer include: · Primary degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent knowledge with a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience at an appropriate level with experience of quality assurance, monitoring Codes of Practice or development of standards and/or guidance and /or quality assurance systems; · A demonstrated ability to monitor implementation of procedures, practices, policy or standards and to independently formulate advice and guidance based on research, evidence and best practice; · An aptitude for precision, attention to detail and commitment to quality results; · Good judgement, decision-making, analysis and problem-solving skills; · Excellent interpersonal skills with experience of influencing and interacting effectively with a range of external stakeholders, including statutory and non-statutory agencies; · Strong written and oral communication skills; · Demonstrated project management experience, ability to work on multiple projects and adaptable to change; · Evidence of an ability to work on own initiative complemented by a capacity to work well in both staff teams as well as external working groups; · Drive, initiative and flexibility; · A high degree of computer literacy, including knowledge and experience in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and graphic presentation software to compliment report and promotional activities. The following requirements are considered desirable for the post: · An understanding of the policy environment in Ireland; · Knowledge and experience of disability-related issues; · Experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis and using statistical packages e.g. Excel, SPSS. Candidates’ Obligations Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify and will result in their exclusion from the process. Candidates must not · Knowingly or recklessly provide false information · Canvass any person with or without inducements · Interfere with or compromise the process in any way · A third party must not personate a candidate at any stage of the process · Any person who contravenes the above provisions or who assists another person in contravening the above provisions is guilty of an offence. A person who is found guilty of an offence is liable to a fine/or imprisonment. In addition, where a person found guilty of an offence was or is a candidate at a recruitment process, then: · Where he/she has not been appointed to a post, he/she will be disqualified as a candidate; and · Where he/she has been appointed subsequently to the recruitment process in question, he/she shall forfeit that appointment. Specific candidate criteria Candidates must · Have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned · Be suitable on the grounds of character · Be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned and if successful, they will not be appointed to the post unless they: · Agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be, performed; · Are fully competent and available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position. Deeming of candidature to be withdrawn Candidates who do not attend for interview or other test when and where required by the National Disability Authority, or who do not, when requested, furnish such evidence as required by the Authority relevant to their candidature, will have no further claim to consideration. Citizenship Requirement 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 41 or a Stamp 5 visa 1 Please note that a 50 TEU visa, which is a replacement for Stamp 4EUFAM after Brexit, is acceptable as a Stamp 4 equivalent. To qualify candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer. Data Protection Act 2018 When your application is received, we create a record in your name, which contains much of the personal information you have supplied. This personal record is used solely in processing your candidature and as part of the recruitment process. Such information held by the NDA and the employing organisation is subject to the rights and obligations set out in the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information on how we retain and use your personal data, please review the National Disability Authority’s Privacy Policy which includes instructions on their right to withdraw consent at any point. To make a subject access request under the Data Protection Act 2018, please submit your request in writing to: Data Protection Officer, National Disability Authority, 25 Clyde Road, Dublin 4, or email dataprotection@nda.ie Ensure that you describe the records you seek in the greatest possible detail to enable us to identify the relevant record. Certain items of information, not specific to any individual, are extracted from records for general statistical purposes. Principal Conditions of Service Principal conditions of service will be applied in line with all relevant governmental circulars/procedures and policies applicable at time of placement. Salary Entry will be at the minimum of the scale of the Higher Executive Officer Standard Scale. The salary scale for the position is as follows: Pay scale with effect from 01 February 2026 for Civil Servants appointed on or after 6th April 1995 paying the Class A rate of PRSI contribution and making an employee contribution in respect of personal superannuation benefits (PPC): Higher Executive Officer Standard Scale – PPC €59,435 – €61,173 – €62,908 – €64,640 – €66,380 – €68,111 – €69,849 – €72,353 LSI1 – €75,788 LSI2. Higher Executive Officer Standard Scale €56,607 – €58,241 – €59,872 – €61,516 – €63,162 – €64,822 – €66,469 – €68,840 LSI1 – €72,108 LSI2. Entry will be at the first point of the scale. Different terms and conditions may apply if you are a currently serving civil or public servant. Annual Leave · The annual leave allowance for the position of Higher Executive Officer is 29 days. · This allowance is subject to conditions regarding the granting of annual leave in the public sector and is based on a 5-day week, exclusive of public holidays. Hours of Work Hours of attendance will be not less than 35 hours net per week. Your normal working hours are from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. The NDA operates a blended working policy which requires a minimum attendance on site of two days per week. This requirement is dependent on the requirements of the role and will vary from time to time. Details of this arrangement are agreed locally with your line manager. Rest Periods The terms of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 will apply to this appointment. Place of work The National Disability Authority is currently located in 25 Clyde Road, Dublin, D04 E409. Tenure This is a Higher Executive Officer Panel (Full Time and/or Part Time, Permanent and/or Specific Purpose). You will be required to undergo a probationary period. Sick Leave Pay during sick absence will apply in accordance with the provisions of the Public Service Sick Leave Regulations. PRSI Officers who pay 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 directly to the National Disability Authority. 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. Outside Employment Appointees to full-time positions may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business, which would interfere with the performance of official duties.
Group Human Resource Manager
Fota Island Resort and The Kingsley are seeking an experienced and dynamic Multi Property HR Manager to lead the people strategy across our growing hotel group. This role will support both properties ensuring best-in-class HR practices that enhance employee engagement, support operational excellence, and drive a strong culture of service. The successful candidate will partner with senior leadership and hotel management teams to deliver strategic HR initiatives while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and hospitality industry best practice. Responsibilities · Develop and implement the Group HR strategy aligned with business goals. · Partner with senior leadership and General Managers across the hotel portfolio. · Support organisational development and workforce planning across all properties. · Oversee recruitment strategies across all hotels and departments. · Develop talent pipelines and succession planning programmes. · Manage onboarding processes to ensure a consistent and positive employee experience. · Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, and performance management. · Promote a positive workplace culture and support employee engagement initiatives. · Design and implement learning and development programmes. · Support leadership development across management teams. · Ensure training compliance within hospitality standards. · Ensure all HR policies comply with employment legislation. · Maintain HR systems, reporting, and HR analytics. · Oversee payroll coordination and benefits administration. · Champion company values and employee wellbeing initiatives. · Drive retention strategies across the group. What we are looking for: · Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management · CIPD Membership · Proven senior HR leadership experience within a multi-property environment. · Strong commercial acumen, able to link people strategy to business outcomes and profitability in a hospitality setting. · Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels and build strong relationships in a diverse workforce. · Experience in designing and delivering high-impact learning initiatives and leadership development programmes. · Excellent Coaching and problem solving skills · Strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation, best-practice HR frameworks and modern people-management approaches. · Demonstrated expertise in managing change, fostering culture, and driving employee engagement in dynamic service organisations. · A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work proactively across functions and contribute to the leadership team
Social Care Worker
Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary. Avista is looking for candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families, in a person-centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research. JOB ADVERTISEMENT APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: SOCIAL CARE WORKER CHILDREN’S SERVICES, KILBRIDE CO. MEATH PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (39 Hours Per Week), PERMANENT PART-TIME CONTRACT (19.5 Hours Per Week) & TEMPORARY CONTRACTs Salary: € 40,851-€ 57,217* (lsi) *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work. REF: 96280 Essential: · QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent, the award must be considered eligible for CORU registration. Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/ �� Informal enquiries to Shauna Hurney, Social Care Leader, email; Shauna.Hurney@avistaclg.ie Closing date for receipt of applications 12th May 2026 A panel may be formed from which future positions may be filled across the Dublin Service. Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received. Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests. Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
Night Pack Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Merchandise, rotate and face off all stock in assigned department while maintaining hygiene and food standards. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team. Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Merchandise and present the entire store to the highest standard at all times Liaise with the Night Pack Manager on changes to layouts, ends and sides and ensure changes are correctly implemented Implement correct labelling and stock rotation procedures Ensure deliveries are checked off in line with goods inwards procedures Keep the back-store tidy and packed away.
Community Facilities Operative
LOCATION OF POST: To work in various Community Centres across Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To co-ordinate the operation of the Council’s Community Facilities to include supervised access and usage of the facilities for user groups. Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and the general condition of the facilities and environs. Comply with the Council’s policies and procedures including those relating to health and safety, well-being and safeguarding. To co-ordinate activities and services to address changing demands according to community need and Council priorities with a particular focus on delivery of services within a Community Planning framework. To support the Community Facilities Supervisor to ensure maximum use of the Council’s Community Facilities as focal points for local communities, providing a venue for social interaction, learning, sport and personal development. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES Co-ordinate the daily operation of the Council’s Community facilities, controlling secure access and egress to all parts of the facility, including opening and closing, and responding to call outs when required. Ensure supervised usage of the facilities for user groups, bearing in mind the need to assist in building evacuations to ensure safety and wellbeing of both staff and user groups. Maintain a high level of cleanliness and hygiene in all areas of the facilities, including the removal of litter or graffiti from the outside of the building. Use all industrial or powered cleaning equipment and chemicals in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines, COSHH, and health and safety regulations. Respond to all telephone enquiries and liaise with facility user groups in a professional manner at all times. Assist groups and individuals with the booking process. This involves using manual and computerised processes, including card, cash, cheque or telephone payments, and ensuring reconciliation of any monetary transactions if required. Use a computerised booking system, issue Conditions of Use, and maintain a desk diary of booking requests and approvals. Set up and recover Council equipment and furniture as required for bookings. Take all reasonable steps to ensure that equipment and furniture are properly cared for and the risk of damage or theft is minimised. Report repairs or defects on the premises directly through the Council’s T-Care system or to the Community Facilities Coordinator as appropriate. Assist with carrying out minor repairs if required, to preserve the maintenance and appearance of the premises, furniture and equipment. Assist with the implementation of new policies and procedures relevant to the Council’s community facilities. Assist with the planning, publicity and delivery of events within the Council’s community facilities in conjunction with the Council’s Media and Marketing Team as appropriate. Undertake such training as deemed necessary by the Community Facilities Coordinator for the performance of the duties of the post. Assist with the preparation and delivery of relevant information relating to the Council facilities as required by the Community Facilities Officer. The post holder will be regularly required to work outside normal working hours, including evenings and weekends. Work in a strictly professional manner with Elected Members at all times. Sign for and check any deliveries, requisition cleaning materials or vending stock arriving at the Centre that have been generated by the Supervisor or Community Centre Facilities Officer. The post holder is required to fill, monitor (out of date), empty, clean and collect revenue from all vending machines on site. Help set up and test new items of equipment, both sport or usage related, to ensure proper operation and safe use, preparing areas for and assisting with events and activities. Recover, account for and distribute when necessary all lost property found on site. Deal with rescue and diffusing of any oil spills with equipment supplied, in adherence to environmental betterment, and report and document the event. Be able to administer first aid on site and keep all relevant documentation and reporting of accidents, incidents, near miss and RIDDOR. Carry out all relevant health and safety checks along with maintenance checks when required. Keep accurate records and logs. Implement adverse weather programmes, such as salting or flooding response, when required. In the event of inclement weather preventing normal working, undertake such alternative tasks as may be allocated by management. Carry out other duties as allocated by the Community Facilities Coordinator in line with the general requirements of the post. Be available to work flexibly in other services during emergencies. Be available from time to time to carry out duties outside of the normal working pattern and in addition to basic contracted hours. Such additional hours will be remunerated in line with the Council’s approved policies at that time. The principal responsibilities listed above are an indicator of the main aspects of the role as opposed to representing a definitive list. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrate a team approach to achieving the objectives of the Section through full flexibility in relation to tasks undertaken. Provide a high level of internal and external customer service, including taking ownership of customer queries and complaints and following issues through to completion. Continuously develop personal knowledge and skills to enhance internal and external customer service. Comply with, and ensure that other staff comply with, the Council’s policies and procedures, including those relating to health, safety, wellbeing and safeguarding. Promote equality and diversity across all service areas through clear leadership, effective policy implementation and demonstrating appropriate behaviours in line with Council values. Carry out any other relevant duties which may be assigned, including working in other sections of the Department and Council. EXPERIENCE At least 1 year’s experience in a relevant facility operations role such as cleaning, security or administrative duties. Experience in dealing with members of the public. KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to work on own initiative. Display enthusiasm and flexibility. OTHER Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Windows applications. Full current driving licence or, if a disability prevents driving, access to a suitable form of transport to enable the duties of the post to be carried out in full. Available to work flexibly across Community Centres, including evenings and weekends depending on service need. As the post involves physical and manual handling elements, the post holder must be of a satisfactory level of general fitness.
Enhanced/staff Nurse
CORLANN – WEST REGION POST OF TEMPORARY FULL TIME STAFF NURSE/ENHANCED NURSE CHILDREN’S SERVICES, GALWAY CITY & COUNTY JOB REF: 96217 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Staff Nurse/Enhanced Nurse appointments within the Children’s Services may be made over the next 6 months. Location: This post is primarily located in Crannog Children’s Respite Service. Crannog provides a respite service to children from 6 years of age up to 18 years of age who have a wide range of needs including those with Physical disability, complex medical needs, Autism and behavioural needs. There may also be a requirement to cover hours in the other Children’s Services including Crannmor Respite, Rosedale School and the Child Development Centres located in Galway City. Candidates will be required to be completely flexible in this position and will be required to work a variety of hours including day and night duty hours and sleep-ins as required. The Role: To support the implementation of children’s individualised developmental and educational programmes and work together with the multidisciplinary and staff teams in ensuring the maximum benefit of the programme for the children. To provide clinical nursing skills in supporting children with complex needs. To demonstrate and maintain the highest quality of nursing practice and apply his/ her skills to ensure the developmental, learning, physical, social, and emotional needs of the children in his/ her care are addressed at all times. Be an informed resource for educating and supporting care assistants and family members. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/ Children’s Services Co-ordinator/ Sector Manager. Works With: - Children and families; - Staff Teams; - Multidisciplinary Staff. Qualifications/Experience: • A current Live Register Certificate from the NMBI (An Bord Altranais). A RNID qualification is highly desirable. • Candidates must have a minimum of six months experience of working with children with an Intellectual Disability. • A full clean manual Irish Driving Licence (Class B) is desirable for this post. • Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. • Basic IT skills are also desirable. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: • Good judgement, discretion and confidentiality. • The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms, and to communicate sensitively with family members and work with them for the best outcomes. • Creative problem solving skills. • The ability to work independently and seek support from interdisciplinary colleagues as appropriate. • Patience, flexibility, creativity and eagerness to become involved in a range of activities. • Ability to educate other staff and family members in positive health promotion needs. • The successful candidate will be required to co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy. Participate in person-centred planning, reviews and team meetings. • Attend and participate in training courses, and be an active member of the team. Working Hours: 75 hours per fortnight based on a 7-day/night duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work days, evenings, weekends, public holidays and night duty and sleep-ins to meet service needs. The Corlann model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 24 days pro rata per annum. Appropriate service-related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health salary scales as at 01/02/2026 apply: Staff Nurse - € 37,788 x 11 increments - € 54,412 pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment € 56,032 pro rata per annum is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *Enhanced Nurse – € 44,811 x 7 increments - € 56,200 pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment € 57,846 pro rata per annum is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *As per HSE HR Circular 022/2019 – Nursing and Midwifery - the Enhanced Nurse / Midwife Practice Contract https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/hr-circulars/hr-circular-022-2019-re-enhanced-nurse-midwife-contract.pdf; once a staff nurse reaches point 4 on the Staff Nurse salary scale, they become eligible to apply for the role of Enhanced Nurse. Any Staff Nurse who wishes to avail of the Enhanced Nurse role will have to submit an application and also meet the qualifying criteria. Salary quoted is based on a 37.5 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous relevant nursing service. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, and sleep-ins and night duty when worked. A location allowance of €2,637 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) will also be paid when assigned to services where 75% of the persons supported have a diagnosis of severe/profound intellectual disability. Tenure: The post is temporary, full time and pensionable linked on a specific purpose basis to a permanent staff member’s leave. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries to Ciara Donoghue Clarke, Children’s Service Coordinator 087 3999921 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms/CV’s on-line is 5pm, Monday 27th April 2026 Interviews will take place on 7th May 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer. INDW
Speech & Language Therapist Senior Grade
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Senior Speech and Language Therapist to join our team in Enable Ireland CDNT 2 & CDNT 7 Based in Tallaght & Ballyboden We are open to recruiting either: Desirable Criteria: · Post graduate training and experience in Management of FEDS Disorders · Relevant post graduate training specific to 0 – 18 years. · Experience in conducting Assessment of Need. · Relevant training and experience in the assessment and intervention of children with autism. · Experience and/or training in clinical supervision. If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 12pm. Pevious applicants in the last 6 months needs not apply A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months in the region · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy- policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Speech And Language Therapist Senior Grade
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Speech and Language Therapist - Senior Grade to join our team in Enable Ireland CDNT 2 Ballyboden. Contract Type: Permanent Full time Contract Hours: 35 hours per week Salary Scale: €62,072 -€73,477 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : Annual leave entitlement is 33 days pro rata per annum Overview of the Post: Enable Ireland delivers children’s services through the Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) under the national Progressing Disabilities Services (PDS) model for children and young people with complex needs arising from a disability. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a range of Speech and Language Therapy services for young people (0 – 18 years) and their families within an interdisciplinary framework. Service will include assessment and intervention, clinical supervision and ongoing service development. This will be delivered through a family centred approach across a variety of settings including the clinic, preschools, schools, children’s homes and community settings. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: i. Be registered, or be eligible for registration, as a Speech & Language Therapist by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU And ii. Have 3 years full time (or an aggregate of 3 years full time) post qualification clinical experience And iii. Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office And iv. Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Speech & Language Therapists Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued Annual Registration i. On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Speech & Language Therapists Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU. And ii. Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to Enable Ireland · 3 years recent relevant post qualification experience which includes a minimum of 1 year post qualification experience of working with children with a range of disabilities / developmental delay and their families. · Experience of working with children aged 0 – 18 years and their families. · Candidates must have current eligibility to work in the State. · Valid driving licence for within the state / jurisdiction with access to own transport in order to deliver services across a large geographical area Desirable Criteria: If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 29th March, 2026 @ 12 pm A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
MRHP-- - Paediatric Phlebotomist
Paediatric Phlebotomist MRHP-4-26-152 Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise Location of Post: Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise There is currently one permanent , part-time Paediatric Phlebotomist vacancy available in the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for a Paediatric Phlebotomist from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full-time or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries: For further information about the role, please contact: Margaret Rice Assistant Director of Nursing Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise Email: margaret.rice@hse.ie Tel: 087 263 0831 HR Point of Contact: The HSE Dublin and Midlands is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact: Sophie Larkin Human Resources Team Lead HSE Dublin and Midlands Email: sophie.larkin@hse.ie Tel: 087 703 1406 Purpose of the Post: To collect venous blood samples from paediatric patients throughout the hospital if required and the Outpatients Department clinics in order to provide a paediatric phlebotomy service which meets the needs of the service in accordance with the hospital’s guidelines, policies and procedures. Flexibility on hours of attendance in response to service needs. Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications and / or Experience: 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: - (i) Hold a qualification in Phlebotomy on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) maintained by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) at Level 6 or higher. OR (ii) Hold the Certificate in Phlebotomy from DIT / DCU / National Ambulance Service College or equivalent Phlebotomy qualification. OR (iii) Be registered as a Nurse or Midwife on the active register maintained by an Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be entitled to be so registered. OR (iv) Be currently employed as a Phlebotomist with a minimum of two years’ experience in an acute Hospital (General or Specialist) (See Note 1*) . AND (b) Candidates must have the clinical / scientific / technical and administrative capacity to fulfil the functions of the role. Note 1*: Candidates for appointment must, if they do not satisfy requirements specified in (a), (i) or (ii) give a contractual undertaking to undertake such a qualification within a 12 month period (subject to availability of courses) of appointment as a Phlebotomist. 2. Annual Registration (Nurse or Midwife Applicants ONLY) (i) Nurse or Midwife Phlebotomists must maintain live annual registration in the General Division of the Nurses & Midwives Register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann). AND (ii) Nurse or Midwife Phlebotomists must confirm annual registration with the NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). 3. Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 4. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Post Specific Requirements: Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience working in the area of Paediatric Phlebotomy.
