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Main purpose of the role: Responsible for the preparation of the new Fast Food Counter products and for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. The ideal candidate will have/be: One or more years€,, experience working in a fast food environment Excellent communication skills The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, ability to multitask under pressure Previous customer service experience is an advantage HACCP training is an advantage but not necessary Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Prepare customer orders Cook and prepare food throughout the day Ensure that the fast food counter displays are to the highest standards from the afternoon to the evening Demonstrate your knowledge of fast food by making personal recommendations with customers Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and in line with store policy
Sales Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. Interact with each customer with great pride, passion and care and inspire shoppers through knowledge and expertise. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Customer driven Previous customer service experience is an advantage. Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Show a positive attitude and take responsibility for ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Merchandise shelves, ensuring that all areas of the store are presented to the highest standard Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Room Leader
Full-time- Maternity cover- Clearly Kids Bangor Are you passionate about working with young children? Do you have a caring and patient nature? We’re looking for a Room Leader to join our vibrant team, where you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children, all while enjoying a fantastic work-life balance. Our award-winning nursery, Clearly Kids, are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Room Leader to join their team! This is a permanent, full-time role offering 36 hours per week, worked across four days on a rotating schedule between 7:00am and 6:00pm. As a Room Leader, you’ll play a key role in supporting and guiding your team to deliver exceptional care and learning experiences for the children in your room. Essential Criteria: NVQ Level 3 in Childcare (or currently working towards completion). Proven experience in a day nursery or childcare setting. Demonstrated experience in leading or supervising a team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Dependable, punctual, and physically capable of meeting the demands of the role. Patient, enthusiastic, and committed to creating a positive learning atmosphere. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in early years education, with a great balance between work and life, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and start your journey with us Key Responsibilities: Lead and support your designated room team with a fair, consistent, and positive approach.Help implement engaging and age-appropriate programmes for the children. Contribute to and oversee observations, planning, and the development of individual education and care plans. Ensure a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment for all children. Maintain strong communication with parents, carers, and external professionals. Participate actively in team meetings and contribute to a collaborative work environment. Carry out additional duties as requested by management. Job Benefits: Company Pension Reduced Chilcare costs Free parking Company incentives Funded Personal Development Oppertunities Uniform provided Uniform allowance Email- Amyb@cleardaynurseries.com with any queries. * Must be aged 18 or over at the time of application
Clinical Practice Development Manager
Grade VII | Permanent Full-Time �� Bray, Co. Wicklow (with travel across services) Lead Practice. Inspire Teams. Improve Lives. Are you an experienced Social Care, Health or Disability Services professional ready to influence practice at a strategic level? Sunbeam House Services is seeking an exceptional Clinical Practice Development Manager to lead our multidisciplinary and practice development functions across the organisation. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of disability services, champion person-centred practice and support teams to deliver outstanding outcomes for the people we support. If you are passionate about leadership, quality improvement, human rights and empowering others to achieve excellence, we would love to hear from you. About Us At Sunbeam House Services, we support adults with intellectual disabilities to live meaningful, independent and fulfilling lives within their communities. Our services are built on respect, inclusion, dignity, choice and a commitment to ensuring every person is supported to achieve their goals. The Opportunity As Clinical Practice Development Manager, you will provide strategic leadership to our multidisciplinary teams, driving innovation, quality improvement and evidence-based practice across the organisation. You will work closely with senior leaders, managers and clinical professionals to: ✅ Lead and develop multidisciplinary services ✅ Drive person-centred and rights-based practice ✅ Champion quality, governance and service improvement ✅ Support complex case reviews and clinical decision-making ✅ Foster collaboration, learning and innovation ✅ Translate strategy into meaningful outcomes for people supported Who We're Looking For We are particularly interested in hearing from high-calibre candidates with backgrounds in: You will bring: ✔ A relevant professional qualification (Level 8 or above) ✔ At least 5 years' post-qualification experience ✔ Senior leadership or management experience ✔ Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, projects or services ✔ Strong understanding of HIQA Standards, safeguarding and rights-based practice ✔ A collaborative, compassionate and values-led leadership style ✔ Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and change management skills What We Offer �� Permanent Grade VII position �� Competitive salary package �� Pension scheme �� Professional development opportunities �� Leadership role with real organisational impact �� Flexible and supportive working environment �� Opportunity to influence strategic service development Why Join Sunbeam? This is more than a management role. It is an opportunity to help shape the future of disability services, strengthen professional practice, support talented multidisciplinary teams and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we support every day. Apply Today Ready to take the next step in your leadership career? We welcome applications from experienced professionals who share our commitment to person-centred, rights-based support and continuous improvement. Join a team where your leadership can create lasting impact. �� Sunbeam House Services is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity, inclusion and respect for all.
Senior Occupational Therapist
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 Occupational Therapist to join our team in Adult Day Services, Cork . Contract Type: Specified Purpose Contract Contract Hours: Full-time Salary Scale: €62,072 to €73,477 pro rata per annum. 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 : 33 days per annum pro-rata and proportionately less for less than 12 months service. Overview of the Post: The post holder will be responsible for the initiation and provision of a quality Occupational Service to adults with disabilities accessing our services. This service will include assessment and intervention to meet identified needs, working with Service Owners to integrate goals as relevant in their person centred plan. The post holder will work in partnership with service owner informed by the four principals of new directions: person –centeredness, community involvement, active citizenship and high-quality service provision. It will also include supporting and upskilling staff in the day centres to maximise each Service Owner’s potential, their engagement and active social roles. 1. The person appointed to this post will work as part of multi-disciplinary teams delivering a coordinated approach to adults with Physical disabilities, under the direction of the Adult Services Manager and in close cooperation with frontline colleagues. 2. People are supported in various settings including residential units, community houses, family homes, day services, respite services and supported community living. The successful candidate will provide services in a variety of these settings. 3. The Senior Occupational Therapist will be responsible for the provision of a high quality Occupational Therapy service and will carry out clinical and educational duties as required. 4. The Senior Occupational Therapist will support staff grade therapist(s) and provide leadership in the oversight of how the service is delivered. 5. The professional reporting relationship will be to the Adult Services Manager through the professional line management structure. The therapist will ultimately be responsible to the Director of Services. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: • Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Occupational Therapists Register with CORU at time of application and provide proof of statutory registration before a contract of employment can be issued • Have three years full time (or an aggregate of three years) post qualification clinical experience • 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. • Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU. • On Appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the • Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU • Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to Enable Ireland • Full clean Drivers Licence • Eligible to work in the State Desirable Criteria: · Post graduate training and experience in the provision of sensory assessment and program provision. · Post graduate experience in the use of positive behaviour support 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: Monday 10thAugust 2026 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
Kitchen Porters, Days & Nights
Kitchen Support– 4* Grand Hotel Under the FBD Hotels & Resorts management, an excellent opportunity has arisen to join our team for Kitchen Porters at the Grand Hotel, Malahide. Previous experience in a similar role would be preferrable. Candidates should only apply if they can work fully flexible hours and get to and from Malahide without relying on public transport as shifts will be outside of Train/Bus hours. Objective: To assist the Culinary Team in maintaining the standards in areas such as hygiene and food safety. The successful candidate will work closely with our Head Chef in the busy kitchen of the Grand Hotel. Responsibilities will include: · Maintaining a high level of operational hygiene in all Kitchen areas in compliance with Hotel and Health and Safety regulations · Carrying out cleaning duties as outlined in the cleaning schedule and complete daily / weekly cleaning checklists for all cleaning tasks performed · Cleaning pots, pans and general Kitchen equipment as required, ensuring correct storage · Thorough deep cleaning of Kitchen as required including equipment and storage areas · Dealing with stock rotation and deliveries What are we looking for? We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking individual with a strong commitment to quality, high standards, service and customer care. Perks of joining the team: We have a very friendly and helpful team and we hope you will fit right into our family. We provide: · Great Remuneration package · Meals on duty · Complementary Staff parking · Complementary use of the Arena Fitness Club · Staff recognition & awards · Family and Friends discounted rates across F&B Hotels Group · Taxsaver Scheme · Bike to work Scheme · Cash saving scheme · 'Refer a friend' scheme
Clinical Nurse Manager
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: CLINICAL NURSE MANGER 1 RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, ST ANNE’S NORTH TIPPERARY/SOUTH OFFALY PERMANENT, FULL-TIME CONTRACT (37.5 Hours per week) Salary: € 57,780 - € 68,046 * (LSI) * Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience. Ref: 101432 Essential: • NMBI Registration • Experience in team management. • Full clean Irish manual driving licence. Desirable: • Intellectual Disability Nurse Registration (RNID). • Knowledge of person centred planning and HIQA requirements for residential ID services. • Recognized management qualification FETAC/QQI Level 6 or equivalent- completed or working towards completion of same within 3 months. • Ability to adopt a holistic and person centre approach to your role. • To ensure people are supported to live their best lives and develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning. * Level 2 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework as set out in the job description Why work with us? Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/ Informal enquiries to CNM3 office 086 8377941 Closing date for receipt of applications: 10.08.26 Interviews will take place the week of 17.08.26 Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received. “A panel may be formed from which current and future Full Time, Part Time, Permanent or Temporary vacancies across Avista may be filled.” Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests. Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
Senior Staff Officer
The Senior Staff Officer is a middle management position within the local authority, and is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day administration and management of a section or department with responsibility for an area of the local authority’s activities, including management and supervision of staff. They are responsible for ensuring that goals set out in Departmental and Team Plans become operational actions through the planning, allocation and prioritisation of work. The Senior Staff Officer is a key point of contact and liaison with other Sections or Departments in relation to all operational matters for the service delivery section or sections for which they are responsible. Appointees will be required to carry out their duties with an understanding of the political context of local government, and in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence and ensures impartial decision making. Salary: €58,474 - €71,437 with annual increments payable subject to satisfactory overall performance, attendance, etc. Offers of appointment to persons who are not serving local authority employees will be based on the minimum of this scale. Where the person being appointed is a serving local authority employee, normal starting pay rules will apply. Annual Leave: 30 days per annum Hours of Work: While the normal working week will constitute 35 hours, the appointee will be required to work the hours directed by the Chief Executive of Kerry County Council, which will include hours outside of the normal working day associated with the responsibilities and requirements of the post. A flexible working hours system is in operation. The key duties and responsibilities of the post of Senior Staff Officer include:- Eligibility Criteria Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on panels from which vacancies for Senior Staff Officer may be filled. Panel A (Confined to the Local Authority Sector) This panel will comprise of successful candidates from within the Local Authority Sector, i.e. candidates who are serving employees of a Local Authority or Regional Assembly. Panel B (Open) This panel will comprise of all successful candidates in order of merit and may include candidates serving in a Local Authority, Regional Assembly and external candidates. Panel C (Confined to Kerry County Council) This panel will comprise of successful candidates who are serving employees of Kerry County Council. 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. Citizenship: Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: a) a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA), or The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway 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/ experience, etc.: Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: Panel A (a) be a serving employee in a local authority, or regional assembly and have at least two years’ satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post, and (b) have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff Panel B (a) have obtained at least Grade D (or Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects (or four subjects if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and/or English and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics, and (b) have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in Higher Level (or Honours) papers in three subjects in that examination (or two subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics) or (c) have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, or (d) hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard, and (e) have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff Panel C (a) be a serving employee of Kerry County Council and have at least two years’ satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post (b) have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff Essential Skills In addition to meeting the eligibility criteria set out above, candidates must be able to demonstrate that they possess the following knowledge, experience, skills and competencies. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form of competence under each of these. Please take note of these when completing the application form as any short-listing or interview processes will be based on the information provided by the candidates. Management and Change · Be effective in translating corporate mission and objectives into operational plans and outputs · Develop and maintain positive, productive and beneficial working relationships · Effectively manage the introduction of change and demonstrate flexibility and openness to change Delivering Results · Contribute to the development of operational plans and lead the development of team plans · Plan and prioritise work and resources effectively · Establish high quality service and customer care standards · Make timely, informed and effective decisions and show good judgement and balance in making decisions or recommendations Leading and Motivating, and Managing Performance · Lead, motivate and engage employees to achieve quality results and to deliver on operational plans · Effectively manage performance Communicating Effectively · Have effective verbal and written communication skills Personal Effectiveness · Take initiative and seek opportunities to exceed goals · Manage time and workload effectively · Maintain a positive, constructive and enthusiastic attitude to their role Knowledge, Experience & Skills · Knowledge and understanding of the structure and functions of local government · Knowledge of current local government issues, priorities, concerns and future direction · Understanding of the role of a Senior Staff Officer · Relevant administrative experience at a sufficiently high level · Experience of managing and supervising staff, including managing performance · Experience of compiling, preparing and presenting reports, presentations, correspondence, etc. · Effective financial and resource management skills · Knowledge and experience of operating ICT systems
Resource Officer
The Role To support the work of the Secretariat to develop the PPN in Fingal, Fingal Public Participation Network (FPPN) as an effective structure to promote public engagement and participation via the environmental, social inclusion and community & voluntary sectors in accordance with the relevant guidelines. The successful candidate will be a strongly motivated person, with a strong sense of commitment to the ideas and values inherent in the work of FPPN. The candidate will also have knowledge and understanding of public participation and in particular the barriers to participation of socially excluded groups. Key Objectives • Facilitate the participation and representation of communities in a fair, equitable and transparent manner through the environmental, social inclusion and community & voluntary sectors on decision making bodies. • Strengthen the capacity of communities and of the environmental, social inclusion and voluntary groups to contribute positively to the community in which they reside / participate • Provide information relevant to the environmental, social inclusion and community & voluntary groups and acts as a hub around which information is distributed and received. 1. Duties The duties will be such as may be assigned by the Local Authority or its appropriate officer from time to time. Persons employed will be required to work in any location within the Fingal administrative area. The duties include but are not limited to: Report to the Principal Community Officer and the PPN Secretariat Coordinate the activities of the Fingal PPN: · Working with the Secretariat, develop and implement strategies to ensure effective communication and engagement within the network. · Develop and monitor an Annual Workplan in line with FPPN Strategic Plan · Facilitate regular meetings, workshops, and events to encourage collaboration and information sharing among PPN members. · Maintain accurate records of meetings, decisions, and actions, and provide timely updates to relevant stakeholders. Support community groups and voluntary organisations: · Provide guidance, advice, and practical assistance to community groups attached to the pillars of FPPN in understanding and engaging with the FPPN. · Offer capacity-building support to help organisations develop skills in areas such as governance, funding applications, and project management. · Foster relationships with stakeholders and local community groups and identify opportunities for collaboration and partnership. · Co-ordinate the nominating and election process for representatives on to Boards and Committees including liaising with the requesting body Promote public participation and social inclusion: · Working with the Secretariat, develop and implement initiatives to enhance public awareness of the PPN and its objectives. · Advocate for increased community participation in decision-making processes, ensuring diverse voices are heard and considered. · Work towards promoting social inclusion and representation of marginalised or underrepresented groups within the PPN. Liaise with stakeholders: · Establish and maintain strong working relationships with relevant public bodies, local authorities, and other community stakeholders. · Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective coordination of resources, identify shared priorities, and facilitate meaningful engagement. · Act as a point of contact for external organisations seeking information or collaboration opportunities with the PPN. · Co-ordinate and prepare submissions from the FPPN to public consultations as directed, working with the member groups to participate in consultations and planning that affects them. Reporting and administration: · Prepare regular reports on the activities, achievements, and challenges of the PPN for Secretariat, funders, and other relevant parties. · Maintain accurate records and databases of PPN members, activities, and communications. · Assist the Secretariat in the management of the PPN budget, ensuring transparency and adherence to financial regulations. · Any other reasonable duties which may be requested in furtherance of the key objectives. This is a full-time position and evening, and weekend work is a requirement for the position. 2. Qualifications and requirements of 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. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, ETC. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (a) Possess a satisfactory knowledge and experience of office organisation (b) Have satisfactory experience in community development or experience working with the ‘not for profit’ sector. (c) Have a full clean Class B driving licence and have access to his/her own vehicle The ideal candidate shall have: · Knowledge and understanding of public participation and in particular the barriers to participation of socially excluded groups. · Knowledge and understanding of public policy development and relevant structures at Local Authority level. · Knowledge and experience of the community and voluntary, environmental and /or social inclusion sectors. · Leadership and people management skills in a paid or voluntary capacity. · Excellent facilitation, communication, interpersonal skills experience, and the ability to build, manage, engage, nurture partnerships and relationships and collaborate with a diverse range of individuals and organisations. · Experience in coordinating or supporting community-based initiatives, networks, or organisations with strong project management experience and the ability to manage multiple projects. · Proficiency in record-keeping, report writing, and administrative tasks with excellent IT skills to include MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint presentations. · Self-motivated, well-organised, and capable of working independently or as part of a team. · Expertise and experience in social networking and website maintenance. · The ability to adapt, to lead and support change to ensure that best practice standards are adhered to and maintained. · Flexibility to attend evening or weekend meetings and events as required. Candidates may be shortlisted based on the criteria listed above. The Selection Process: Fingal County Council reserves the right to shortlist applications, if required. This is not to suggest that any candidate may be unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the duties of the post advertised, but rather that there may be candidates who have demonstrated that they are better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. The number of persons to be invited, in these circumstances, to interview shall be determined by the local authority from time to time, having regard to the likely number of vacancies to be filled. Step 1: Initial Screening In the first instance, all applications received by the latest date/time for receipt of completed applications are screened for eligibility in accordance with the qualifications for the post as set out in this booklet and declared by the Minister for the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage under Section 160 of the Local Government Act 2001. Step 2: Shortlisting Each candidate’s application may be assessed against pre-determined criteria based on the requirements of the position as outlined in this booklet. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to provide a detailed and accurate account of their qualifications and/or experience in their application form and to outline the relevance of their experience in the examples provided. Step 3: Interview Candidates who are successful in the shortlisting process will be invited to attend for interview(s). Fingal County Council will endeavor to give sufficient notice of the interview to shortlisted candidates. Thereafter, it is the responsibility of the candidate to make themselves available on the date/time selected. Candidates who do not attend for interview will be deemed to have withdrawn their application from the competition. Expenses incurred by candidates in attending for interview, will be at the candidates own expense. An independent interview board will be established by the Senior Executive Officer, People Services, or other designated officer, to assess the candidates shortlisted for interview. The interview board will generally comprise of a Chairperson and two other members, who will have expert knowledge in the relevant field. The objective of the interview board is to identify candidates who best meet the objective criteria and competencies required for the position and to place them in order of merit. Candidates who are successful in the interview will be qualified in order of merit for appointment to the post of Resource Officer and placed on a panel. It should be noted that placement on a panel may not necessarily lead to a job offer. The selection process is not concluded until such time as references have been sought and clearance checks, i.e. Garda vetting, occupational health, verification of education qualifications, etc, have been carried out to the satisfaction of the Council. Particulars of Employment The employment is wholetime, permanent and pensionable. (i) Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their 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). (ii) Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. (iii) All persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority will be required in respect of the Local Government (Spouse’s and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. (iv) New members joining the Public Sector after the 1st January 2013 will be required to join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 3% of their 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). This includes a contribution to a Spouse’s and Children’s Scheme. PROBATION Where persons who are not already employees of a Local Authority are employed, the following provisions shall apply: (a) there shall be a period after such employment take effect during which such persons shall hold such employment on probation, (b) such period shall be one year, but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period, (c) such persons shall cease to hold employment at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. SALARY €58,474 – €59,869 – €61,570 – €64,767 – €66,677 – €69,051 – €71,437 Persons who are not serving local authority employees will be based on the minimum of the scale. Holders of the post shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their post or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. HEALTH For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are employed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Local Authority. RETIREMENT AGE The retirement age is 70 years. APPOINTMENT The local authority shall require a person to whom employment is offered to take up such employment within a period of not more than 6 weeks and if he or she fails to take up the employment within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not employ the person.
Ticket Collector/Receptionist
SECTION 1: THE ROLE West Cork Leisure Centre – Dunmanway includes a 25-metre swimming pool, learner pool, hydrotherapy pool, sauna and steam room, accessible changing facilities, and gymnasium. The Ticket Collector/Receptionist will report to the Manager or Supervisors and will assist, supervise, and control, where necessary, users of the facility. The Ticket Collector/Receptionist will ensure that all activity areas are ready for use as required, both in terms of cleanliness and the equipment required. The Ticket Collector/Receptionist will ensure that the customer care policy of the facility is always maintained to the highest standards. SECTION 2: DUTIES The duties may include, but are not limited to, the following, and the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post that may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. The duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Carrying out Front Desk duties, including: Organising classes. Promotion of the facility. Supervision of activities in all areas of the facility. Setting up, changing, and storing equipment, furniture, and any apparatus as required by the programme of the complex. Supervision and control of entrance areas, the foyer, pool hall, and other areas. Cleaning of the foyer, meeting room, accessible toilet, and other areas as required. Provision of general assistance to the Manager and Supervisors in furthering the successful operation of the facility. Opening/closing of the building. Receipt of supplies and equipment, recording, and storage of same. Report writing for accidents and incidents, etc. Attendance at meetings and training as required. Enforcement of the rules and regulations of the facility and monitoring the behaviour of all patrons. Any other duties that may, from time to time, be allocated by the Manager and/or Supervisors. SECTION 3: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA / QUALIFICATIONS1. Character Each candidate must be of good character. 2. Health Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of being able to render regular and efficient service. 3. Education, Experience Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms, have a standard of education that will enable the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. 3.1 DESIRABLE CRITERIA 4. Age Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant within the meaning of the Public Services Superannuation Act, 2004. A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 70 years of age. SECTION 4: COMPETENCIES A Competency Based Application Form requires you to describe some of your personal achievements to date that demonstrate certain competencies (necessary skills and qualities) required for the position for which you are applying. For each competency, you are given a description of a skill or quality. You are then asked to describe a situation from your own experience that you think is the best example of what you have done that demonstrates this skill or quality. It is essential that you describe how you demonstrated the skill or quality in question. Therefore, compose your replies carefully in this section and try to structure what you write so that you give specific information about what you have done. For example, do not simply say that "X was successful"; describe exactly what you did and how you demonstrated the skill or quality in question. For each example, please include the following: a) The nature of the task, problem, or objective. b) What you actually did and how you demonstrated the skill or quality (and, where appropriate, the date you demonstrated it). c) The outcome or result of the situation and your estimate of the proportion of credit you can claim for the outcome. The information you present in your application may form part of a shortlisting process and may also be used to help structure your interview, should you be invited to one. A shortlisting process may be applied based on two or more of the competencies and on other information you provide in your application form. Please note that, should you be called to interview, the board may look for additional examples of where you demonstrated the skills required for this post, so you should think of a number of examples of where you demonstrated each of the skills. SECTION 5: SELECTION PROCESS The recruitment selection process will include an interview. A panel may be formed on the basis of such interview. Temporary vacancies may be filled from this panel during its lifetime. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the qualifications declared for the office and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may, within the life of the panel, be appointed as appropriate vacancies arise. SECTION 6: TENURE The position is full-time. The post is pensionable. A panel may be formed to fill vacancies for both temporary and permanent positions that may arise during the lifetime of the panel. SECTION 7: SALARY Wages: €17.1962 basic per hour (Point 1), rising by annual increments to €17.6378 basic per hour (Point 13), subject to satisfactory performance. Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government policy. SECTION 8: LOCATION OF POST The position will be based initially at West Cork Leisure Centre in Dunmanway. Cork County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department, premises, or district in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in the location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself, at his/her own expense, with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. SECTION 9: WORKING HOURS The employment is full-time, 39 hours per week. The post requires flexibility in working hours and may involve night and/or weekend work (including bank holidays), early/late shifts, as directed. A typical shift would be 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. , but these hours may be subject to change.
