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Job Overview Join LKQ UK & Ireland as a Parts Sales Adviser and play a key role in delivering exceptional service and expert parts support to our valued customers. You'll thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment where your knowledge and passion for the automotive industry will drive success. Be part of a dynamic team at the heart of one of the UK and Ireland’s leading automotive parts suppliers. What we offer
Warehouse Supervisor
Job Overview Take charge of day-to-day operations as a Warehouse Supervisor at LKQ UK & Ireland, where efficiency and teamwork are key. You’ll lead and support a dedicated team, ensuring smooth workflows, accurate stock handling, and timely order fulfilment. If you're a hands-on leader with a keen eye for detail and a drive for excellence, we want to hear from you. What we offer
Branch Manager
Job Overview Join LKQ UK & Ireland as a Branch Manager and take the lead in driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction at one of our dynamic locations. You'll be responsible for leading a passionate team, growing sales, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations in a fast-paced automotive parts environment. This is your chance to make a real impact in a business that values innovation, teamwork, and leadership. What we offer
Clinic Coordinator
Want to know more? At Hidden Hearing, we believe in a world free from the stigma of hearing loss, where our patients feel empowered to take control of their hearing healthcare, and where we can help more people hear better. We imagine a world where our people wake up every day feeling inspired and end the day feeling fulfilled by the work that they do. Do you like the idea of helping others to access hearing healthcare? Do you take pride in your work? If the answer is yes, we really want to hear from you! Based in Eyre Square - We are looking for someone to build their professional career with Hidden Hearing as an integral member of our Galway Hearing Centre team, who are helping patients hear better, every day. As Clinic Coordinator, you will be in the position of delivering our life-changing hearing healthcare firsthand, whilst building yourself, your colleagues and our patients for success. The central responsibilities of this role are; Patient Care - provide a high quality of professional patient care to all inbound and outbound calls, covering the Galway and greater area. Telemarketing – manage all inbound and outbound telemarketing calls/leads for the Galway area, and ensure weekly/quarterly and annual targets are met and diaries are full. Our expectation is for our Clinic Coordinators to complete 80+ calls per day. Previous telemarketing experience advantageous. Brand Ambassador - representing Hidden Hearing, you will uphold our core values on a daily basis by consistently delivering a phenomenal patient care experience that we, as the modern hearing care experts, have been providing for almost 40 years. There is a basic salary of €30,000, plus commission, giving On Target Earnings of circa 40K per annum. At Hidden Hearing is dedicated to each of our employee's wellbeing; we will listen to you, help you live an engaged work life, and will treat you with respect and fairness. If you think that you would be a suitable candidate to join our Hidden Hearing team, we would be delighted to hear from you. Job Types: Permanent, Full-time OTE for this role are: €30,000 - €40,000 per year Benefits:
Clinic Coordinator
About the role At Hidden Hearing, we believe in a world free from the stigma of hearing loss, where our patients feel empowered to take control of their hearing healthcare, and where we can help more people hear better. We imagine a world where our people wake up every day feeling inspired and end the day feeling fulfilled by the work that they do. Do you like the idea of helping others to access hearing healthcare? Do you take pride in your work? If the answer is yes, we really want to hear from you! Based in our Ballymena Clinic - We are looking for someone to build their professional career with Hidden Hearing as an integral member of our Ballymena Clinic team, who are helping patients hear better, every day. As Clinic Coordinator, you will be in the position of delivering our life-changing hearing healthcare firsthand, whilst building yourself, your colleagues and our patients for success. The central responsibilities of this role are; Patient Care - provide a high quality of professional patient care to all inbound and outbound calls, covering the Ballymena area. Telemarketing – manage all inbound and outbound telemarketing calls/leads for the Ballymena area, and ensure weekly/quarterly and annual targets are met and diaries are full. Our expectation is for our Clinic Coordinators to complete 80+ calls per day. Previous telemarketing experience advantageous. Brand Ambassador - representing Hidden Hearing, you will uphold our core values on a daily basis by consistently delivering a phenomenal patient care experience that we, as the modern hearing care experts, have been providing for almost 40 years. There is a basic, and commission, giving On Target Earnings of circa 30K per annum. At Hidden Hearing is dedicated to each of our employee's wellbeing; we will listen to you, help you live an engaged work life, and will treat you with respect and fairness. If you think that you would be a suitable candidate to join our Hidden Hearing team, we would be delighted to hear from you. Job Types: Permanent, Full-time OTE for this role are: £25,000 - £30,000 per year Benefits:
Telemarketing Assistant
At Hidden Hearing, we believe in a world free from the stigma of hearing loss, where our patients feel empowered to take control of their hearing healthcare, and where we can help more people hear better. We imagine a world where our people wake up every day feeling inspired and end the day feeling fulfilled by the work that they do. Do you like the idea of helping others to access hearing healthcare? Do you take pride in your work? If the answer is yes, we really want to hear from you! The central responsibilities of this role are; Telemarketing - Manage all inbound and outbound calls and ensure weekly, quarterly and annual targets are met, Clinic Diaries are full, and all patients feel engaged with their hearing healthcare, and feel that their hearing healthcare needs are being met. Our expectation is for our Contact Centre Agents to complete 160+ calls per day. Diary Management – ensure all online Diary Management system notes and call statuses are correct, accurate and up-to-date. Brand Ambassado r - representing Hidden Hearing, you will uphold our core values on a daily basis by consistently delivering a phenomenal patient care experience to all inbound and outbound calls that we, as the modern hearing care experts, have been providing for almost 40 years. The OTE for this position is circa 23 - 30K. This role is based in our Contact Centre team in our Portadown Office in Craigavon. At Hidden Hearing is dedicated to each of our employee's wellbeing; we will listen to you, help you live an engaged work life, and will treat you with respect and fairness. If you think this sounds like the role and Hidden Hearing sounds like the team you would like to join, please reach out, we would love to hear from you. Job Types: Permanent, Full-time Pay: £23,000 Additional pay:
Assistant Staff Officer
Salary: The gross salary applicable to the post is currently €39,099 - €55,460 per annum as at 01/02/2026. If the appointee is external to the sector, appointment will be at point one of the scale, unless the arrangements set out in Circular Letter 08/2019 apply. Hours of Work: The appointee will be required to work 35 hours per week together with such additional hours as may be required from time to time for the proper discharge of their duties. Annual Leave: 23 days annual leave per annum. The ‘annual leave year’ operates from September to August. Annual leave will be in accordance with arrangements authorised by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science from time to time. For part-time contracts or contract durations of less than 12 months, the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis. #SETU: A standby panel will be formed from which vacancies for this role may be filled across all SETU Waterford campuses. Overview of Role & Context: South East Technological University (SETU) proposes to establish a panel for the position of Grade IV Assistant Staff Officer to meet current and future administrative staffing requirements that may arise within the University’s Waterford campuses. The Assistant Staff Officer will work as part of an administrative team and will provide support to managers and departmental staff in the effective delivery of services and in achieving the objectives of the relevant department or functional area. The role will involve a range of administrative duties, including the implementation and administration of established procedures and work practices. The successful candidates will be required to demonstrate flexibility in undertaking a variety of duties and to contribute to the efficient and effective operation of the department while maintaining high standards of service and best administrative practice. This panel is being established for Grade IV vacancies on the Waterford Campus of SETU only and will remain in place for a period of two years from the date of its establishment, unless exhausted prior to its expiration date. The panel will be used to fill temporary vacancies that may arise during this period. Such vacancies may arise at short notice and may vary in nature and duration. Appointments may be made on a specified purpose or fixed-term basis, and may be whole-time or part-time, depending on operational requirements. Positions filled from this panel will be temporary in nature and may be for defined periods (for example up to 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, or 24 months etc.). The panel will not be used to fill permanent positions. Key Responsibilities / Duties: The duties below give an indication of the type of duties to be undertaken. On appointment to a specific role in a department/function, a detailed job description will be provided to the staff member taking up the post.
Technician Grade 1
THE POSITION: Waterford City and County Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant experience for the position of Technician Grade 1 . Waterford City & County Council will, following the interview process, form a panel for the post of Technician Grade 1 from which future relevant vacancies may be filled subject to sanction approval from the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. This panel will exist for 12 months and may be extended for a further period of 12 months at the discretion of the Chief Executive. INTRODUCTION TO ROLE: The purpose of the position of Technician Grade 1 is to provide, under the direction and supervision of the relevant engineering/cognate grade or other appropriate officer, such as draughting, technical and ancillary services of an advisory, supervisory or executive nature in all fields of Local Authority work including engineering, architectural, technological, planning and environmental services, including the supervision and control of staff, as may be required by a local authority. Duties and Responsibilities The actual duties will vary depending on assignment, but would for example include the following: · Responsibility for the execution of inspections, surveys, draughting and reporting as required · Responsibility and supervision of staff as required · Responsible for coordinating and managing site staff · The research, collection and collating of reasonably complex material · Preparation of reports and submissions · Acting for a Technician of a higher rank during his/her absence or as required to do so · Providing technical support to Engineers in the relevant section · Preparation of detailed design drawings for contract documents using Auto- Cad · Competence and Experience in use of GIS software · Good experience in site surveying and mapping · Carry out detail site survey and snagging works · Undertaking inspection and report · Preparing documentation for the public procurement and tendering of projects as well as all documentation required under current Health and Safety legislation · Preparation of Health and Safety documentation for all site works · Planning for, and supervision of, maintenance/construction works · Producing presentation work for Council and Public display · Be a good communicator and have good report writing skills · Any other activities as assigned by Line Manager/Supervisor The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed. The post holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take instructions from and report to, an appropriate Officer or such designated Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the Council. Qualifications The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage has declared that the qualifications for the position of Technician Grade 1 shall be as set out hereunder. 1. Character Candidates shall be of good character. 2. 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. 3. Education, Training, Experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms : (a) (i) have passed the N.C.E.A./H.E.T.A.C National Certificate Final Examination in Civil Engineering, or Geo-surveying, or Construction Studies, or Construction Studies in Building Maintenance, or Construction Studies in Architectural Graphics, Or Hold an equivalent qualification And (ii) have at least three years satisfactory experience after attaining the qualification concerned Or (a) (i) have, satisfactory relevant experience, in a technician post at Grade II level, or in an analogous post under a local authority or health board in the State, And (ii) have at least three years satisfactory relevant experience in a technician post at Grade II or in an analogous office, Or (b) have satisfactory service, in a technician post at Grade I or higher level in an analogous post under a local authority or health board in the State, And It is desirable but not essential that the Candidates possess CAD, AutoCad competency/experience, And Possess adequate training or experience relating to control and supervision of staff. Experience Each candidate must satisfy the local authority that he/she has had adequate experience of a type which would render him/her suitable to perform satisfactorily the duties of the office for which he/she is a candidate. 4 . Age Each candidate must be under 70 years of age on the latest date for receipt of completed Application Forms for the office if they are deemed not to be new entrants to the Public Service as defined by the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. However, the age restriction of 70 years does not apply to "new entrants" to the Public Service as defined by the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. Salary : Current Salary Scale: €49,260 - €58,368 (2nd LSI) The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The employee shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than his/her inclusive salary) payable to or received by him/her by virtue of his/her employment or in respect of services which he/she is required by or under any enactment to perform. Entry point of this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 03/2025, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point (currently €49,260). Remuneration is paid fortnightly directly to the employee’s nominated bank account. The current wage pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, e.g. P.A.Y.E. and P.R.S.I. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and/or conduct are not satisfactory. Under the Public Service Stability Agreement 2013, the working hours for newly appointed/promoted staff are 37 hours per week. All posts will be offered on the basis of the candidate working whole time. Probation : Where a person who is not already a permanent officer of Waterford City & County Council is appointed, the following provisions shall apply:- (a) there shall be a period after such appointment takes effect, during which such person shall hold office on probation; (b) such period shall be one year but the Chief Executive may, at his or her discretion extend such a period; (c) such a person shall cease to hold office at the end of the period of probation, unless during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such person is satisfactory. Superannuation : The relevant Superannuation Scheme will apply. The provisions of the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998 may apply. Persons who become pensionable officers who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation contribution, to contribute to the local authority as follows: 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable officers who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation contribution, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. The provisions of the Spouses and Children’s/Widows and Orphans Contributory Pension Scheme will continue to apply. New entrants will be admitted to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme with effect from the date of appointment. The scheme is contributory and provides pension, retirement gratuity, death gratuity and survivors benefits. To qualify for a pension the successful candidate must have served a minimum of two years employment in a Local Authority. Retirement Age There is no mandatory retirement age for new entrants to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. Anyone who is not a new entrant to the public service, as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, is subject to a compulsory retirement age of 70 years or as determined in accordance with Department Circulars and in line with Government Policy. The maximum retirement age for new entrants as defined by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012 is 70 years. The Council may refer staff to a medical advisor at any time to determine fitness for carrying out the duties to which they have been assigned. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. Hours of Work: The normal working hours are 35 hours per week. Flexible working arrangements apply. All hours worked are subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997, and the Organisation of Working Time Regulations, 2001. Waterford City & County Council requires employees to record their hours using the CORE/TDS Clocking system. Annual Leave: The annual leave entitlement for the grade is 30 days per annum. The Chief Executive of Waterford City & County Council retains autonomy with regard to office closures, (e.g. Christmas Office Closure); any days arising from such closure will be reserved from the employee’s annual leave entitlement. Proposed office closure days will be reviewed and advised to all employees each year. Residence : The successful candidate shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed, or within a reasonable distance thereof. Drivers Licence: Waterford City & County Council employees may on occasion be required to use their car on official business. In such situations the employee must hold a current clean driver’s licence and have available adequate means of transport. It is the responsibility of the employee to arrange the appropriate car insurance for business use and to indemnify Waterford City & County Council with the indemnity specified on the insurance certificate under the heading “Persons or classes of person who are covered”. Documentation to confirm the appropriate insurance cover will be required to be supplied to the Council on an annual basis. Code of Conduct/Organisational Policies: Employees are to be required to adhere to all current and future Waterford City & County Council codes of practice including Code of Conduct of Employees and all current and future organisational policies including, but not limited to Health and Safety, Communications, Data Protection, Equality, Staff Mobility, Attendance Management and Use of Electronic Equipment. A full list of relevant policies is contained on the council Intranet. Training : Employees are required to attend and participate fully in training programmes as may be decided by the Council from time to time and to apply their learning in the course of their daily working activities. Location of assignment/appointment: Waterford City & County Council reserves the right to assign the successful candidate to any premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. The person appointed will be required to report to their place of work by their own means of transport and at their own expense. Commencement: Waterford City & County Council shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than one month (subject to notice requirements) and if they fail to take up the appointment within such period or such other longer period as the Council in its absolute discretion may determine, Waterford City & County Council shall not appoint them. Reporting Arrangements: Technician Grade 1 report directly to the appropriate supervisor in the Section or to any other employee of Waterford City & County Council as the Chief Executive, Director of Services or other appropriate employee may designate for this purpose. A system of regular appraisal (PMDS) will be operated during employment, which will involve discussions between the employee and the line manager regarding performance and conduct. Health & Safety: Waterford City & County Council as an Employer is obliged to ensure, in so far as it is reasonably practicable the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work of all of its employees. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, the County Council has a legal duty to exercise all due care and take all protective and preventative measures to protect the Safety, Health and Welfare of its employees. All employees also have a legal obligation under Safety and Health legislation to co-operate with management and not engage in any improper conduct or behaviour or do anything, which would place themselves or others at risk. Employees must not be under the influence of an intoxicant at the place of work. Employees must comply with all Safety and Health rules and regulations and attend all required Safety and Health Training. Waterford City & County Council operates under OHSAS 18001 accreditation and will be seeking to adopt ISO 45001 in due course. All employees are required to cooperate with the implementation of any and all measures necessary to achieve same.
Housing Welfare Officer
Offaly County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent and temporary vacancies for a Housing Welfare Officer may be filled throughout the lifetime of the panel. Duties The duties of the post will include but will not be limited to the following: · The provision of Social Work and welfare services to housing applicants and housing tenants with particular emphasis on key target groups including but not limited to Homelessness & HAP claimants, Older persons, Travellers, Disability cases (Intellectual, Physical, Sensory & Autism) including Children’s Disability cases, Mental Health etc…The role is to support clients of Social Housing Supports in attaining and sustaining tenancies with strong emphasis on inter- agency working to support the Housing client. · Visits as required and as necessary to housing applicants and tenants residing in local authority accommodation, and to other housing applicants as assigned by the line manager. · Undertake needs assessments for housing applicants and housing tenants, including the key target groups, seeking accommodation supports. · Make recommendations on allocations of social housing (include AHB nominations) with particular emphasis on the key target groups, as outlined above. · Support the Homeless Team in managing social housing and homelessness services, working directly with individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. · Ensure that tenancy agreements are being observed and report issues arising, to relevant personnel or appropriate agencies. · Ensure other support needs are referred to the relevant provider/service if identified. · Liaise with other agencies, both state and NGOs and attend inter agency meetings and case conferences as required. · Refer child protection concerns to the appropriate agency in accordance with the Children First Guidelines and Council policy. · Attend and present at meetings of the Housing Strategic Policy Committees and any other meetings, as requested by the line manager. · Assist tenants to engage with other sections of the local authority or government departments from which they may need assistance or advice. · Participate in the review of policies and assist in implementation. · Assist in the implementation of new and existing initiatives on all housing related matters. · Participate in the review of the statutory Traveller Accommodation Plan and all other Plans and Strategies relevant to Offaly County Council’s Housing Services. · Keep clear and concise reports of referrals and supported tenancies. · Have excellent knowledge of Excel, Microsoft and PowerPoint. · Undertake additional training and continued professional development as required. · Ensure the maintenance of service user and data confidentiality. · The post holder may be designated as a Nominated Contact Person under the Children First Act 2015 and may be required to fulfil related statutory responsibilities in accordance with Children First guidance. · Deputise for other employees of the Council when required. · To undertake any other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST The ideal candidate for the post will have an ability to work effectively within a team to achieve a common goal, ensuring standards are adhered to and maintained whilst also being capable of working on their own initiative. It is desirable that candidates demonstrate through their application form and at the interview the following: • Possess excellent professional experience, knowledge and skills • Experience of social work within a housing context • Knowledge and experience of crisis intervention • Knowledge and experience of a range of social work models/interventions • Experience of working with vulnerable adults • Experience in relation to child protection • Experience in engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders and maintaining good working relationships • Experience in project management • Experience in dealing effectively with conflicting demands • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines • Experience in liaising with (external) agencies • Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Demonstrate ability in leadership and decision-making skills • Demonstrate ability to work independently or within multi-disciplinary teams • Demonstrate problem solving skills • Demonstrate planning and organisational skills • Demonstrate proficiency in ICT and presentation skills • Demonstrate a good understanding of safety management in the workplace including Health & Safety legislation and regulations. COMPETENCIES FOR THE POST Key Competencies for the post of Housing Welfare Officer (Professionally Qualified Social Worker) include the following and candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form of competence under each of these. Please take particular note of these when completing the application form as any short-listing or interview processes will be based on the information provided by candidates: Understanding Purpose & Change Political Awareness · Has knowledge and understanding of local authority functions and structures. Knowledge of Local Government · Understands key challenges facing the local authority sector and Offaly County Council. Networking and Representing · Develops and maintains positive and beneficial relationships with a range of stakeholders. Builds networks of technical and professional contacts. Promotes and sustains an appropriate, positive, and cohesive image for the organisation they represent. Bringing about Change · Demonstrates flexibility and an openness to change. Role of Housing Welfare Officer (Professionally Qualified Social Worker) · Understands the role of Housing Welfare Officer (Professionally Qualified Social Worker) within a Housing context. Delivering Results Problem Solving and Decision Making Performance through People - Communicating Effectively Leading and Motivating · Motivate others individually and in teams to deliver high quality work and customer focused outcomes. Develops the competence of team members and helps them meet their full potential. Leads by example in terms of commitment, flexibility and a strong customer service ethos. Managing Performance · Effectively manages performance including underperformance or conflict. Empowers and encourages people to deliver their part of the operational plan. Communicating Effectively · Recognises the value of communicating effectively with all employees. Actively listens to others. Has highly effective verbal and written communication skills. Presents ideas effectively to individuals and groups. Personal Effectiveness – Personal Motivation and Initiative Relevant Knowledge · Keeps up to date with current developments, trends and best practice in their area of responsibility. Demonstrates the required specialist knowledge, understanding and training for the role. Has strong knowledge and understanding in relation to statutory obligations of Health and Safety legislation and its application in the workplace. Resilience and Personal Well Being · Demonstrates appropriate and positive self-confidence. Remains calm under pressure and operates effectively in an environment with significant complexity and pace. Integrity · Behaves in an honest, trustworthy and respectful manner and is transparent, fair and consistent in dealing with others. Personal Motivation, Initiative and Achievement · Be enthusiastic about the role and sets challenging goals to achieve high quality outcomes. Is self-motivated and persistent when faced with difficulties. Engages in regular critical reflection in order to identify how own performance can be improved. QUALIFICATIONS 1. Education, Training, Experience, etc. Essential Requirements: Candidates shall: (a) Hold a professional qualification in Social Work prescribed under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (as amended); (b) Have a Letter of Validation issued by CORU/National Social Work Qualifications Board; (c) Be eligible for registration with CORU* (d) Possess a high standard of administrative and management experience; and (e) Have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisations. *Successful candidates will be required to satisfy the Local Authority that they are registered with CORU before a formal offer of employment will be made. Desirable (but not essential): (a) Possess satisfactory knowledge and experience of social housing policy and legislation. (b) Previous experience in client management in a housing context * Copies of qualifications must be attached to support this application. Failure to provide qualifications will deem this application invalid. 2. Citizenship Candidates for any of the above panels 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. 3. Driving Licence The Holder of the Post of shall hold a full driving licence for Class B vehicles free from endorsement/disqualification. When required to do so, holders of office shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. 4. Character Candidates shall be of good character. 5. 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. * Non Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. PARTICULARS OF OFFICE 1. The Post: The post is permanent, whole-time and pensionable. A panel will be formed for an initial period of one year and this may be extended for a period of time at the discretion of the Chief Executive. The panel will be used to fill appropriate positions that may arise for its duration. Positions will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. 2. Salary: The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circular. Starting pay for new entrants will be at the minimum of the scale. Where the appointee has been serving elsewhere in the public service in an analogous grade and pay-scale and will be moving without break to another part of the public sector at an analogous grade, the appointment may be made at the appointee’s current point of scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay. The current salary scale applicable to the post is €55,761 - €73,081 (LSI 1) 3. Work Base: Offaly County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department or premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other 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. 4. Working Hours: The working hours at present provide for a five day, thirty-five hours working week, hours may vary from time to time. The working hours may be reviewed at any time by the Council. The post may require flexibility in working outside of normal hours, including at weekends, as necessary. No additional remuneration will be paid in respect of such activities. The provisions of Offaly County Council’s Time and Attendance Policy is applicable to this grade at the current time. A flexible working hours system is in operation subject to the terms and conditions of the Time and Attendance Policy. 5. Annual Leave: The current annual leave entitlement is 30 days. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangement for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 (as amended) 6. Sick Leave: The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail. 7. Probation: Appointees will be on probation for the first year of employment. The terms of the Offaly County Council Probation Policy will apply. 8. Superannuation: Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 : New members joining the Public Sector on or after 1st January 2013 will be required to join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. The Single Scheme applies to all pensionable first-time entrants to the Public Service as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. 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. Pension and retirement lump sum based on career-average pay, pensions will be co-ordinated with the State Pension Contributory (SPC). For persons who commenced public sector employment prior to 1st January 2013: Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the 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 dependent or qualified children). 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. All persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority will be required in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Childrens 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. 9. Retirement: Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012: The compulsory retirement age for new entrants as defined by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 is 70 years. Minimum pension age of 66 years, rising to 67 years and 68 years in line with State Pension age changes, is applicable. Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004: There is no mandatory retirement age for ‘New Entrants’ from 1st April 2004 to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. 65 years is the minimum age at which a person may be paid. As a new entrant to the public service, under the terms of this legislation, new entrants will not be required to retire on grounds of age. Anyone who is not a ‘New Entrant’ to the public service, defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 is subject to compulsory retirement age of 65 years. 10. Travel: Holders of the post shall hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles and shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose, provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. Travel expenses and subsistence expenses necessarily incurred in the course of official duties will be refunded in accordance with appropriate rates in line with the relevant Department circulars and Local Authority Travel and Subsistence Policy. Offaly County Council, as employer, must be indemnified on your insurance policy. If during your employment, your licence is revoked, even temporarily, or if you receive endorsements on your licence, which may affect your duties, you are obliged to notify the Council immediately. 11. Recruitment & Selection Processes: Shortlisting: Normally the number of applications received for a position exceeds that required to fill existing and future vacancies to the position. While a candidate may meet the eligibility requirements of the competition, if the numbers applying for the position are such that it would not be practical to interview everyone, Offaly County Council may decide that a number only will be invited to same. In this respect, Offaly County Council provide for the employment of a short-listing process to select a group for interview who, based on an examination of the application forms, appear to be the most suitable for the position based on the specific competencies identified in the job description . An expert board will examine the application forms against a pre-determined criteria based on the requirements of the position. This is not to suggest that other candidates are necessarily unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the job, rather that there are some candidates, who based on their application, appear to be better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. It is therefore in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your relevant qualifications/ experience on the application form. On occasions a short-listing interview may take place.
Administrator
The Remit of Specialist Supports: The remit of Specialist Supports is to develop and deliver clinical, psychosocial, and bespoke crisis supports to make a real difference to the lives of family carers.
