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Are you looking for a community run childcare centre where you can lead a dedicated team that ensure that children feel at home and learn something everyday? Then this role is for you and offers a competitive package & assistant manager to support. A leading purpose-built childcare facility between Castlebar, Claremorris and Ballinrobe, is looking for a Full Time Childcare Manager Benefits Responsible for ensuring that the service operates smoothly, is responsive to the needs of parents, children, and staff, and is open to continuous improvement. Competitive salary. Previous management experience essential. Childcare experience desirable. Excellent in-house training and opportunities for fully funded external courses to gain further relevant qualifications. Apply with CV and cover letter by clicking the APPLY NOW button. CLOSING DATE 5PM 25TH JULY 2025 Ballyglass Community Childcare Centre is an equal opportunity employer.
Duty Manager
Job Summary: Join Our Team as a Duty Manager at Laois Leisure! Are you ready to lead with energy, passion, and purpose? Laois Leisure is on the lookout for a dynamic and motivated Duty Manager to help drive excellence across our vibrant, community-focused Leisure Centre. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love working with people, and have a passion for health, fitness, and customer service, we want to hear from you! In this exciting role, you'll be at the heart of our operations, motivating teams, ensuring top-quality service, supporting innovative programming, and helping to create a welcoming space where our members love to be. If you're ready to make an impact and grow with a forward-thinking organisation, this is your opportunity Job Type: Job Title: Duty Manager Location: Laois Leisure Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 40 hours p/w Rate of Pay: €32,000 - €37,000 Key Responsibilities: Responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of all Leisure Centre facilities and programmes. Acts as part of the management team, deputising for the Group Operations Manager when required. Oversees staff supervision, customer engagement, and compliance with safety and ethics policies. Develops new activities, supports marketing and events, and maintains accurate records and reports. Manages budgets and staffing to ensure cost-effective service delivery. Acts as key holder, handling opening/closing duties and emergency response. Ideal Candidate: · Experience in the leisure environment. · Reps recognised Gym qualifications · Current Lifeguard Qualification (R.L.S.S. S.T.A. W.S.I.) · A proven track record of leading and motivating a team. · A passion for delivering customer experience above and beyond customers’ expectations. · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. · Enthusiastic & self-motivated. · Dedicated and Hardworking.
Day Centre Manager
Location: On site / Co. Clare, Ireland Job type: Permanent / Part-Time Salary: Competitive Salary Day Centre Manager – Clarecare’s New Day Centre, Kilrush, Co. Clare Clarecare, in partnership with the HSE, is delighted to announce the upcoming opening of our Day Care Centre for older persons in Kilrush . This purpose-designed facility will be located at Regina House, Cooraclare Road , and will operate Monday to Thursday , providing a warm and supportive environment where older persons can flourish.As we prepare to open our doors in the very near future, we are now seeking to recruit a professional, kind, compassionate, and reliable Day Centre Manager to join our dedicated team.We would love to hear from you, if you have: - A positive attitude - A genuine passion for supporting older people - The desire to help make every day a good day JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Day Centre Manager – West Clare (Kilrush) ROLE: R esponsible for the day to day operation of Clarecare’s new Day Care facility for Older Persons in West Clare, which includes meals provision and delivering social activities. OBJECTIVE: This is a part-time, permanent position to develop and expand the operation of our new Day Centre facility for circa 20+ older persons located at Regina House, Cooraclare Road, Kilrush, Co. Clare on a 4 days per week Monday to Thursday basis.Duties include: provision of meals, organisation of social activities/entertainment, facilitation of other services as appropriate for older persons; and the recruitment of clients to the Centre. The Manager will be hands on and manage the Day Centre Team comprising of up to 5 staff and volunteers (the team will increase as the Service evolves). JOB RELATIONS: The Day Centre Manager will work as part of a wider Older Persons Services Team in Clarecare and will report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or designate. JOB LOCATION: This is an on-site position, based in Kilrush, Co. Clare (Remote/hybrid working does not apply). Location may change based on operational requirements. DAYS/HOURS OF WORK: This is a part-time permanent position of 4 work days per week (Monday to Thursday inclusive). Flexibility is required regarding your work days/hours (start & finish times) which are subject to change. Daily work hours are from 9.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. inclusive of 30 mins. lunch break. Flexibility is required regarding your work hours. ANNUAL LEAVE: 21 days annual leave per annum per full leave year (Jan-Dec incl.) for this 4 days per week part-time, permanent position. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION: General Responsibilities · To report to the CEO of Clarecare or delegate. To adhere to Clarecare policies and procedures in relation to all work with Clarecare. To maintain files in accordance with Clarecare standards in order to ensure that good record keeping practices are in place.· To complete statistics/reports for Day Centre services and/or as required by the Line Manager. To work as part of the wider Clarecare Structure. To support the work of staff, volunteers, students and others involved in Clarecare. To attend supervision sessions with your line manager. To maintain professional boundaries in all work with clients. To perform such other duties appropriate to the office as may be assigned to your Line Manager or designate. Specific Responsibilities Responsible for providing best practice care to clients attending the Day Centre. Promote and deliver a model of person centred care that is community focussed, quality oriented, safe, and operates to the highest standards. Respect the rights, dignity and confidentiality of all clients attending the Day Centre and their carers/advocates. Manage, co-ordinate and support the work of all staff and volunteers, effectively resolving any issues that may arise e.g. staffing/recruitment, performance, disciplinary, grievance, etc. Liaise with HR Dept. as relevant. Ensure clarity of roles, assignments of duties, adequate staff client ratios at all times, arrangement of leave, etc. Assist in the placement of students looking for work experience – provide induction/ongoing supervision and administer all relevant documentation. Carry out the administration required to provide an efficient and effective Day Care Centre. Ensure all client data is up to date and stored securely in line with Data Management processes. Provide a quality service to clients focussing on increasing their self-esteem and enhancing the lives of clients and their family members/carers. Work in partnership with staff members and external agencies and deliver an appropriate service ensuring the individual needs of clients are responded to in a flexible/efficient way. Take responsibility for sourcing and enhancing client attendance (up to 20 persons per day) at the Day Centre. Oversee the provision of meals to Day Centre clients, ensuring high quality food is provided in line food safety standards (HACCP). Engage with the Bus service for Day Centre clients to ensure an efficient transport service is provided to clients. Where relevant & appropriate, escalate any client nursing concerns to the relevant Family member/PHN/GP etc. Welcome any visitors to the Centre and provide feedback/phone support to family carers regarding clients in the Centre or consult with them on the wellbeing of their family member. Arrange relevant clinics weekly e.g. hairdresser, chiropody, etc and administer and document payments for same. Appropriately manage any client accidents/incidents or feedback/complaints in conjunction with the relevant policy & procedure and report them to the CEO or designate and HR where relevant. Plan and provide suitable activities for Day Centre attendees e.g. Music events, Arts & Crafts classes, computer training, etc. Ensure Day Centre is run within budget agreed with CEO. Monitor expenditure against allocated budgets and maintain effective financial controls within the Day Centre in conjunction with the CEO. Encourage the active participation of the clients in appropriate activities and ensure their safety and well-being is not compromised. Ensure all Health & Safety regulations are implemented and adhered to with risk assessment undertaken as and when required e.g. activities for the Older Person. Preparation and submission of monthly KPI returns. Develop, implement and maintain efficient/clear administrative, recording, accounting systems as required. Arrange monthly client forums and conduct client satisfaction surveys as relevant. Preparation and submission of monthly KPI returns. Arrange monthly client forums and conduct client satisfaction surveys as relevant. Plan and arrange activities/entertainment and celebrations for Day Care Centre attendees as well as small to large group outings e.g. Christmas and Summer events, etc. Experience of carrying out risk assessments and ensuring controls/actions are implemented. Organise interesting and appropriate events e.g. First Aid, Fire Prevention, Safety in the home, Budgeting advice, Health and Wellbeing, Arts & Crafts, etc. Maintain up to date client records/files and payments in a secure manner. In conjunction with the Social Worker for Older People, Home Help Co-Ordinator and relevant Third Parties (e.g. GP’s/PHN’s, etc), identify new potential Day Centre clients. Attend meetings in connection with Day Care Centre.Ø Attend all mandatory training as advised by Clarecare. Hold regular meetings with volunteers and other relevant staff to ensure safe delivery of service. Promote services of Day Care Centre by delivery of flyers to agencies or places such as GP’s Surgeries, Dentists, Churches, Post Office, and Local Shops, etc. Effectively resolve any people management or day to day operational issues that may arise.Ø Attend other meetings as necessary. Any other relevant duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION: Essential Requirements: Minimum Level 7 Degree in Social Care, Social Studies, Healthcare related field or equivalent. Minimum of 2 year’s post qualification healthcare/social care experience working with older people in a professional capacitywith a keen understanding of their needs and managing a team of people in a similar role. Candidates must possess the requisite managerial and administrative knowledge and experience together with the ability including medical fitness and be of good character to properly discharge the duties of this position. Experience of working with clients presenting with complex needs in a variety of different situations. Experience of organising social activities/entertainment for groups. Interest in the issues arising for older people and a desire to work with older people with a “can do” attitude. Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Well-developed IT skills i.e. MS Word, Excel, Email, databases e.g. OneTouch/Viclarity or equivalent. Proven interpersonal and organisation skills with an ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Ability to appropriately represent the Service. Network/ liaise with other service providers, health professionals and potential referral sources e.g. PHN’s, GP’s etc to promote the service. Ability to demonstrate empathetic understanding issues/dilemmas which may arise for vulnerable people. Ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally. Engage in continuing professional development by keeping up to date research and new developments in Gerontology or Older Persons Services and to attend training as considered appropriate. Can consistently maintain high standards of behaviour and performance, exercising due care and discretion, ensuring necessary and sufficient controls are in place to safeguard the integrity and reputation of Clarecare. Reliable with the ability to plan and work efficiently to establish priorities and allocate time and effort accordingly. Demonstrate ability to generate new ideas and acts on them accordingly. To be flexible and adaptable in one’s approach to work with clients. To maintain appropriate/accurate records of clients in receipt of the Clarecare service. Maintains appropriate professional boundaries with external parties and colleagues. Ability to maintain the principles of confidentiality in all areas of work. A positive ‘fit to work’ medical. A positive Garda vetting disclosure through Clarecare. Two positive written employment references from current/most recent employers. Full clean driving licence with indemnity to Clarecare on your private motor insurance policy. Desirable: A Nursing Degree and current registration with NMBI is a distinct advantage. FETAC Level 5 qualification in Care of the Older Person and/or Care Skills. HACCP trained. A knowledge of the work & ethos of Clarecare. SALARY & BENEFITS: The salary and benefits on offer for this position is commensurate with experience and available upon request from HR on 086 – 4161520. 21 days annual leave per annum for this part-time permanent post, excluding Public Holidays. Free access to Employee Assistance Programme Services via VHI. Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Membership on successful completion of probation (6 months). Payroll deduction facility for Health Insurance cover. Cycle to Work Scheme. Access to Sick Pay Scheme on successful completion of probation (6 months duration). Access to Clarecare’s Wellness Programmes.NOTE: This job description is given more as a guideline, as unforeseen policy changes or emerging needs may create new demands requiring different responses from the position.
Sales Manager
About us You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global! Your role SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: 37.75hrs p/w; Mon 09:30 - 18:30; Tue 09:30 - 18:30; Wed 09:30 - 18:30; Thu 12:45 - 21:00; Sat 09:30 - 18:30 To be a successful Sales Manager, you will lead and inspire your team to prioritise outstanding customer service and achieve performance targets. Every day will be varied, fast paced, challenging but ultimately rewarding. People are at the heart of what we do so your experience in leading, coaching and motivating a team will be crucial to your success. You can count on us to invest in your personal development from day one. Flexible working options are available. To be a successful Sales Manager you will: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Department Manager
Full time/ Part time or Job share - 36.75 hours per week Permanent Upto 41,000 + Bonus + Pension + 7 Weeks Holiday We believe anyone can improve their home to make life better. Every day, we give our millions of customers the ideas, advice, tools and confidence they need to create a home they’ll love. Join us as a Department Manager and you’ll be a big part of this. At B&Q, we’re passionate about progression and we’re committed to growing talent from within. We also recognise the important experience that new leaders add, onboarding several designate managers through the year. Key responsibilities We’re thinking more ambitiously about how our stores can offer our customers even more. Creating a store within a store, you’ll get to think big too. You’ll make things happen – setting standards, coming up with ideas, and finding fresh ways to make your team and department the best they can be. You’ll keep customer service levels high and use your customer knowledge to spot opportunities to give them even more. It’ll be your department to run. But, because we’re so big on teamwork, you won’t tackle the challenge alone. Required skills & experience Positive, hands on, and eager to bring your own ideas to the table, you’ll feel right at home with us. You’ve got plenty of customer service experience, along with a love of all things home improvement. You’ll be happy to expand your skills by using new technology and learning new ways of working. You’re flexible too – able to cover store opening hours on a rota basis, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. And, perhaps most importantly, you know how to keep a team motivated, engaged, and pulling together as one. What's in it for me? As part of a great team, you’ll be valued for who you are.We’re committed to making B&Q more diverse and representative of the communities we serve, where everyone can feel they belong and have equal opportunities . You will have access to a range of networks that represent our colleagues and allies and help us to continue to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business. We also recognise that wellness means different things to different people, and we want to help colleagues be at their best and feel well by offering a range of benefits to help you. As well as a competitive salary, our benefits package includes an award-winning pension scheme, 7 weeks holiday, an Employee Assistance Programme, shopping discounts, colleague wellbeing benefits and lots more! We also provide generous breaks to make sure you’re refreshed and able to perform at your best. So we can support you during the application or interview process, please contact recruitment@b-and-q.co.uk for any recruitment adjustments.
Department Manager
Full time/ Part time or Job share - 36.75 hours per week Permanent Upto 43,000 + Bonus + Pension + 6.6 Weeks Holiday B&Q Waterford - Decor We believe anyone can improve their home to make life better. Every day, we give our millions of customers the ideas, advice, tools and confidence they need to create a home they’ll love. Join us as a Department Manager and you’ll be a big part of this. At B&Q, we’re passionate about progression and we’re committed to growing talent from within. We also recognise the important experience that new leaders add, onboarding several designate managers through the year. Key responsibilities We’re thinking more ambitiously about how our stores can offer our customers even more. Creating a store within a store, you’ll get to think big too. You’ll make things happen – setting standards, coming up with ideas, and finding fresh ways to make your team and department the best they can be. You’ll keep customer service levels high and use your customer knowledge to spot opportunities to give them even more. It’ll be your department to run. But, because we’re so big on teamwork, you won’t tackle the challenge alone. Required skills & experience Positive, hands on, and eager to bring your own ideas to the table, you’ll feel right at home with us. You’ve got plenty of customer service experience, along with a love of all things home improvement. You’ll be happy to expand your skills by using new technology and learning new ways of working. You’re flexible too – able to cover store opening hours on a rota basis, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. And, perhaps most importantly, you know how to keep a team motivated, engaged, and pulling together as one. What's in it for me? As part of a great team, you’ll be valued for who you are.We’re committed to making B&Q more diverse and representative of the communities we serve, where everyone can feel they belong and have equal opportunities . You will have access to a range of networks that represent our colleagues and allies and help us to continue to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business. We also recognise that wellness means different things to different people, and we want to help colleagues be at their best and feel well by offering a range of benefits to help you. As well as a competitive salary, our benefits package includes an award-winning pension scheme, 7 weeks holiday, an Employee Assistance Programme, shopping discounts, colleague wellbeing benefits and lots more! We also provide generous breaks to make sure you’re refreshed and able to perform at your best. So we can support you during the application or interview process, please contact recruitment@b-and-q.co.uk for any recruitment adjustments.
Showroom Department Manager
Upto €53,100 + Bonus + Pension + 7 Weeks Holiday B&Q Liffey Valley We believe anyone can improve their home to make life better. Every day, we give our millions of customers the ideas, advice, tools, and confidence they need to create a home they’ll love. Join us as a Showroom Manager and you’ll help some of their boldest kitchen and bathroom ideas take shape. Key responsibilities In a role that’s as much about inspiration as it is about sales, being a Showroom Manager means understanding that great showrooms come from great teams. You’ll lead by example to build an inclusive culture for your colleagues & your customers. You’ll coach and train your team, enabling them to recommend the right finance, products, and installation options to fulfil customer projects. By managing people well every day & role modelling great customer service, you’ll support their personal growth & development. Relationships are key in this role as you’ll also oversee the recruitment & induction of our installers to ensure the best level of service for our customers. Required skills & experience A natural leader who can motivate and support a team in a fast-paced and constantly changing sales environment. You’ve got a sharp commercial mind as well as plenty of customer service experience and you know how to promote products, services & installation options. You’ll be happy to expand your skills by using new technology and learning new ways of working & championing this with your team. You’re also flexible enough to work on a rota that includes weekends, evenings, and bank holidays. What's in it for me? As part of a great team, you’ll be valued for who you are.We’re committed to making B&Q more diverse and representative of the communities we serve, where everyone can feel they belong and have equal opportunities . You will have access to a range of networks that represent our colleagues and allies and help us to continue to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business. We also recognise that wellness means different things to different people, and we want to help colleagues be at their best and feel well by offering a range of benefits to help you. As well as a competitive salary, our benefits package includes an award-winning pension scheme, 7 weeks holiday, an Employee Assistance Programme, shopping discounts, colleague wellbeing benefits and lots more! So we can support you during the application or interview process, please contact recruitment@b-and-q.co.uk for any recruitment adjustments. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Procurement Manager
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team The Procurement Manager will be responsible for sourcing equipment and services to support our stores, regional offices & warehouses and head office. You will lead the full tendering lifecycle for GNFR categories including store fittings, cleaning, maintenance, security, HR services (e.g. training, uniforms), and sales support (e.g. promotional materials). What you'll do End-to-End Tender Management & Strategic Sourcing Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
Fresh Food Manager
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the store€,,s fresh food departments operate efficiently and effectively and provide our customers with the very best customer service and fresh food offering at all times. The ideal candidate will have/be: 2 years€,, experience in a Fresh Food Department is desirable 1 years€,, experience in a Supervisor/Manager role is desirable Excellent communication skills Good delegation skills An understanding of how to achieve KPIs and targets Passion for fresh food. Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Oversee and ensure the smooth running of the fresh departments by prioritising and delegating the workload appropriately Set, monitor and achieve sales targets with the team on gross profit margin, net margin, waste and other KPIs as agreed with Store Manager Control stocktaking and overheads as per fresh budget Foster good working relationships among the team Hold regular fresh food meetings and communicate relevant details and results to the team Manage employee performance, giving regular feedback, recognition and encouragement Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Manage employee rostering and annual leave for fresh departments Ensure merchandising and presentation of the fresh department is of the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant store planograms and guidelines.
MRHP-- - Catering Manager
Catering Manager MRHP-7-25-163 Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise Location of Post: Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise There is currently one permanent , whole-time Catering Manager vacancy available in the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for a Catering Manager from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full-time or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries: We welcome enquiries about the role. For further information about the role, please contact: Dolores Fall Operations Manager Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise Email: dolores.fall@hse.ie Tel: 057 869 6376 HR Point of Contact: DML 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: Hermaye Paza HR Recruitment Officer HSE Dublin and Midlands Email: hermaye.paza@hse.ie Tel: 087 125 9086 Purpose of the Post: The Catering Manager will be responsible for providing leadership in managing the day-today operations of Catering services throughout the hospital. The Catering Manager will lead and support a Catering Team in order to optimise the quality of food service and delivery to patients and staff, according to best practice, food safety regulations and within HSE Policies, Procedures, Guidelines and Legislation. The Catering Manager will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing positively to the development and implementation of Organisational Strategies and Policies, particularly advising on catering issues to ensure the Hospital meets the standards set out by the HSE or any other Accrediting Bodies. The Catering Manager will be the nominated person to engage with the Environmental Health Officer in conjunction with the Quality & Patient Safety Department. The Catering Manager will formulate action plans in response to EHO reports and queries and will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring that all EHO action plans are completed in a timely manner. The Catering Manager will ensure that all HR and Financial / Budget resources are effectively managed in line with the HSE’s Policies, Procedures and Guidelines. The Catering Manager will play a lead role in relation to existing and new catering projects throughout the Hospital, working closely with relevant Service Managers and / or other nominated persons, as appropriate. Eligibility, 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 the Bachelor of Arts, NFQ Level 7 in Hospitality Management awarded by the Technical University Dublin. https://www.tudublin.ie/study/undergraduate/courses/hospitality-management-tu745/?courseSubjects=Culinary%2C%20Hospitality%2C%20Tourism&keywords OR (ii) Hospitality Studies (Higher Certificate) (Level 6) awarded by the Munster Technical University. https://www.cit.ie/course/cr657 OR (iii) A Diploma in Dietetics. OR (iv) An equivalent qualification. OR (v) Be currently employed in the HSE or funded agency as a Catering Officer. AND (vi) Candidates must have at least three year’s satisfactory experience in the direction and control of the catering arrangements for an institution or other establishment catering for a minimum of 200 persons per day. OR (vii) A total of at least fiver year’s satisfactory experience in the direction and control or in assisting in the direction and control of the catering arrangements for an institution or other establishment catering for a minimum of 200 persons per day. AND (b) All candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. 2. 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. 3. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Post Specific Requirements: The Catering Manager must:
