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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 Representative
RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to the following:
Graduate Management Trainee
Overview We’re Enterprise Mobility. A family-owned, world-class portfolio of brands that includes household names such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car. With a $35 billion turnover and nearly 90,000 team members across 95 countries, we’ve grown from a pioneering idea over 65-years ago, to the global mobility leader we are today. Join us, and as the TargetJobs Graduate Employer of the Year and a Times Top 100 Graduate Employer, we will offer you the freedom to explore your potential. And to progress forward on your own career path. Ready to make your move? After an initial virtual classroom-based orientation session, you’ll be assigned to a branch office for hands-on business training. Here you will learn valuable business skills from capable mentors who were once in your shoes. That’s because nearly all of our full-time employees started as a graduate in our Management Training Programme, including our current CEO. This allows everyone to learn our business from the ground up and to understand how they play a significant role in seeing it succeed. Our promote-from-within culture ensures that you’ll have a well-rounded training experience and learn skills in management, finance, operations, sales and customer service. As you progress, increasingly more opportunities will become available to you. You can choose, as most people do, to continue your rewarding ascent within our Rental Operations managerial track. Then - in as little as two years from joining as a graduate - you could become a Branch Manager in our retail network, in charge of your own team and your own profits. Or you can explore one of many other exciting options within Enterprise including Human Resources, Accounting, Revenue Management, Sales, Marketing and more. What is certain is that we encourage all of our employees to be the best they can be, and ensure every employee feels valued, supported, and empowered to bring their best selves to work. Enterprise Mobility is also still family-owned – our CEO Chrissy Taylor is the third generation of the Taylor family to run the company. This allows us to look forward even more confidently to the future, providing the stability we need to pursue the long-term good for our business, our employees and our customers, even in these challenging times. Responsibilities As a Graduate Management Trainee, you are empowered to make business decisions that greatly affect your career as well as the bottom line. You’ll gain responsibility for developing new business and maintaining current relationships. You’ll be responsible for understanding cost control, reading your branch’s P&L statement and understanding what it takes to run a profitable business. You will also learn how to deliver exceptional customer service. We will teach you how to effectively communicate, influence, and interact with all types of customers, vendors, and colleagues. You’ll learn proper sales techniques, problem solving strategies and conflict management. Those skills will provide you with the opportunity to market to local business partners and build solid, long lasting relationships with key business decision makers. In your development to become a successful manager at Enterprise, you’ll learn how to mentor, train, develop, manage and promote staff of your own. In turn, we’ll reward your development with pay increases and opportunities for continued promotions. Qualifications CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Retail Associate
Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Sales associates at Three are motivated and personable with a real passion for customers and a desire to achieve business results Our Sales Associates push the boundaries to deliver the best experience possible for our customers, while working with our direct and wider team to drive sales and exceed sales targets. At Three, our values are important to us and define who we are. These values help us to develop a culture of empowerment, ownership and achievement. What else it involves You will deliver excellent Customer service living our value "We focus on the customer" CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Trainee Optical Assistant
Are you a caring individual looking to start your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place. We aren’t looking for people with years of experience and heaps of qualifications, just passionate, hard-workers ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you’ve found your feet as a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers. Our store Based in Ennis, our store has great career progression opportunities! What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Optometrist
Working hours: Full Time Experience level: You must be a CORU registered Optometrist Specsavers in Ennis, are looking for an ambitious and talented Optometrist to join them. The focus at this store, is about pulling together and working as a team to ensure that our valued patients have an excellent experience. Become our new Optometrist at Specsavers in Ennis– a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care. What’s on Offer? What we’re looking for Alongside being a qualified and CORU registered Optometrist, we are searching for someone who shares our store’s ethos. Someone who wants to grow, develop and offer exceptional customer care along the way. We want a practitioner who prides themselves on their clinical judgment, that isn’t afraid of a hands-on approach and who is keen to get involved and build rapport with the rest of the team. In summary, we’re looking for a skilled resident Optometrist to join us, be part of the team and assist in driving our practice forward. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Traffic/Litter Warden
THE COMPETITION Clare County Council is currently inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the above competition. Clare County Council will, following the interview process, form a panel for the post of Traffic/ Litter Warden from which future relevant vacancies may be filled subject to sanction approval from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Positions will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. This panel will exist for 12 months and may be extended for a further period of 6-12 months at the discretion of the Chief Executive. JOB DESCRIPTION A Traffic/Litter Warden is a member of a multi-disciplinary team of front-line services based in the Municipal Districts which deliver a wide variety of key local authority services in the heart of com/unities -services include transportation and traffic management, delivery of social housing and other key infrastructure, environmental works, recreation and amenity facilities and general community development. Local Authorities also play a major role in supporting economic development and enterprise promotion at local level. The Traffic/Litter Warden has specific responsibility for the enforcement of a variety of legislation including Road Traffic, Litter Pollution and Casual Trading acts and regulations. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated adaptable and flexible person capable of acting on their own initiative, with a strong sense of commitment to delivering quality public services. Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate clear knowledge and understanding of • Local authority services, its key stakeholders, and relationships; • Local government structures and the role of Elected Members; • Key legislation relating to road traffic and litter legislation; • Health, Safety and Welfare in the workplace; • Importance of fostering and maintaining wide ranging productive working relationships both internally and externally to the organisation; • Good Public Service values. DUTIES The duties to be assigned include the following although this list is not exhaustive and may be reviewed from time to time as organisational needs require. The duties will include but will not be limited to the following: TRAFFIC • Carrying out the functions specified in sub-section (2) of Section (2) of the Local Authorities (Traffic Wardens) Act, 1975. • To work within the guidelines as laid out in 'Procedures and Guidelines for Traffic Wardens, June 2003' or as otherwise directed. • To patrol the assigned location / town within County Clare in the course of your duties as assigned by the Director of Services or delegated person. • To issue “on-the spot fine” tickets for infringement of the current Clare County Council Parking ByeLaws for the various locations within County Clare and non-display of a current Tax or Registration Discon parked or stopped vehicles. The post holder will need to be familiar with the various Parking Byelaws currently operating in the County. • To carry out such duties as may be assigned to them by the Director of Services in relation to the enforcement of the Litter Pollution Act 1997, which makes it an offence to throw down, place or leave litter in or on any public place. • To police casual trading throughout County Clare in accordance with the relevant Casual Trading Bye Laws for each location. • To keep accurate records of offences as required for the purposes of Court proceedings, to attend Court and to give evidence as required. • To liaise closely with Administrative Staff in the preparation of evidence. • To write clear and concise reports when required to do so. • To issue notices in relation to vehicles for sale that are parked contrary to the current Roads Act. • To remove and transmit money containers from all Parking Meters to Council Offices as required by the Council. • To count the money from said money containers when required. • To carry out such other appropriate duties relative to the post of Traffic Warden as may from time to time be assigned to them by the Director of Services. • To notify your immediate supervisor of any defects in parking signs, traffic markings and any abandoned vehicles encountered while on duty. ENFORCEMENT: a) Enforcement of Roads Act 1993 with regard to the following: • Abandonment of vehicles on public roads • Unlawful placing or retaining an unauthorised vehicle, sign, caravan etc. on a public road. • Unlawful placing of temporary dwellings on a public road. b) Stationary Traffic Offences – as per traffic warden duties, i.e., illegally parked vehicles. c) Obstructions to Traffic Duties e.g., obstructions on roads such as skips, signs, hoardings etc. d) Maintenance of Pay & Display machines including collection of money and replacement of consumables LITTER: • To carry out the functions conferred upon you pursuant to the provisions of the Litter Pollution Act 1997 as amended and other environmental legislation. You will be required to be conversant with such functions and with the relevant sections of the Litter Pollution Act 1997 as amended and the Regulations made thereunder. • To visit premises and properties if necessary and to consult with the proprietors concerning the collection and disposal of their refuse. • To carry out such other appropriate duties relative to the post of Litter Warden as may be assigned to them by the Director of Services or delegated person. • To perform all duties required in a courteous and efficient manner. • To issue on the spot fines. • To identify and report litter black spots to the Council. • To participate in Environmental Programmes by visiting schools and voluntary organisations, e.g. Tidy Towns Committee. • To advise the Council on the adequacy of litter bins ENFORCEMENT: a) Litter Enforcement – under the Litter Pollution Act 1997, as amended. b) Monitoring of Public Amenities i.e., monitoring of parks and beaches with regard to illegal parking, use of vehicles, littering and other provisions regarding same under the Local Government Act 1994 as amended. MONITORING: a) Reporting breaches of Technical Regulations to Clare County Council, including: • Waste Disposal – reporting of suspected breaches of the current Waste Management Act to the local authority • Planning Regulations – reporting breaches of the Planning Regulations to the local authority • Water Pollution – reporting suspected pollution of water to the local authority • Air Pollution – recording and reporting to the local authority instances of air pollution • Noise Pollution – recording and reporting to the local authority instances of noise pollution • Litter Management – recording and reporting to the local authority instances of litter pollution MISCELLANEOUS: (a) The person appointed will be required to carry out such duties as assigned to them from time to time. (b) The person appointed will be required to liaise with An Garda Síochána at local level, Area Engineers, Area Overseer, and Community Warden, Director of Service or other appropriate employees of Clare County Council. (c) To write clear and concise reports when required to do so. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA 1. Character Each candidate must be of good character. 2. Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Education, Training, Experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: a. Have a reasonable standard of education sufficient to enable them to perform the job efficiently and effectively. b. Have a satisfactory knowledge of the legislation required to carry out the role of Traffic/Litter Warden. c. Possess adequate experience which would demonstrate the capacity to carry out the role and function of Traffic/Litter Warden. d. Be capable of writing clear and concise reports and keeping work records, etc. e. Hold a full clean current driving licence in respect of Category B Vehicles or equivalent in the EU Model Driving Licence on the latest date for the receipt of completed applications. *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. 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. 5. Citizenship: Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or (e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015, or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa or (f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. 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. 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 policy. Starting pay for new entrants to the sector will be at the minimum of the scale. The current salary scale applicable to the post is €751.26- €774.41 per week (March 2025) Working Hours: The person appointed will be required to work a 39-hour week which may include Saturdays & Sundays, times to be agreed with the Line Manager. The Council reserves the right to alter the number of hours worked each day/each week and/or the times at or the days on which the hours are to be worked. The post-holder will be given as much notice as is reasonablypracticable of any change in the schedule of hours worked.
Social Care Worker
We are hiring a Social Care Worker in Kilrush, Co. Clare! Come and work with one of Ireland’s best 150 Employers! Brothers of Charity Services Ireland are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible. Role: Social Care Worker Contract Available: Permanent Full-Time 78/78 (78 hours fortnightly) Location: Kilrush, Co. Clare The role of a Social Care Worker Social Care Workers fulfil a key supportive and advocative role for individuals supported by the service. The Social Care Worker’s role is to support the person in all aspects of their life focusing on the individual's ability and promoting independence and development of skills. They assist in all aspects of the practical tasks associated with the daily life of the person supported either in their home or within a day service setting. The Social Care Worker will assist and support people who use the service with the development of their individual person centred plan and the achievement of associated outcomes, and critically, will support people who use the service to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and help individuals make their own, informed choices. Qualifications: View Social Care Workers approved qualifications on: https://www.coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ **PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED Some of our benefits: · Competitive Rates of Pay (€39,951 - €56,089 Pro-Rata) · 22 days Annual Leave · Defined Benefit Pension Plan · Full Training provided · Career Progression · Sick Pay Benefits · Employee Assistance Programs Closing Date for Applications: 10th of July, 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer INDC
General Operative Band 3 (Rural)
The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for the appointment to the position of seasonal General Operative Band 3 (Rural) at the Athenry National Monuments District. The position will be based at Poulnabrone Dolmen, Co. Clare. The position, is a Non-Established State Industrial post based on a 39-hour week (full-time) rostered 5 days over 7. (Monday to Sunday) and appointments will be subject to a probationary period of 7 months which may be extended to 10 months under certain circumstances. Continuation in employment in the position, following the end of the Probation Period, will be dependent upon the appointee fully meeting the requirements of the positions during the Probation Period. The actual hours of attendance are determined by local management requirements. This is an OPW recruitment competition to which applicants with the minimum eligibility requirements may apply. Persons who wish to be considered for appointment to the above position should submit a completed application form, and copies of specified required documentation. A short-listing assessment, on the basis of the information supplied on the Application Form, will be used by OPW to select those applicants who are to be invited to attend for competitive interview. The competitive interview process, will be used by OPW to select the candidates determined by the Interview Board as being suitable for appointment to fill the position and a reserve panel, effective for a limited period, may be formed to fill any future sanctioned positions that may arise in Athenry National Monuments District. Any existing reserve panels will take precedence until they are either expired or exhausted. Appointment to the position will be subject to the provision of satisfactory references and meeting requirements for satisfactory health and vetting. Placement on the panel does not guarantee nor imply that an offer of employment will be made to those placed on same. In the event that an offer of an appointment is made, it will be made in the order of merit of those on the panel regardless of the length of contract period offered and the specific area in which the position would be based. Appointments to approved positions of employment are made as and when considered appropriate by OPW management and will be subject to the candidate meeting the OPW’s requirements with regard to health, references and Garda vetting. In the event that the candidate does not satisfactorily meet the OPW’s requirements with regard to health, references and Garda vetting, the candidate will receive no further consideration under the competition and will not proceed to appointment. OPW Areas of Responsibility The OPW’s areas of responsibility include Heritage Services and Flood Risk Management. The OPW’s Heritage Services has responsibility for the protection, care and maintenance of 780 heritage sites, nationwide, including national monuments, historical parks, gardens and buildings. Essential Eligibility Requirements (at the closing date): Candidates must have, on the closing date for receipt of applications the following minimum requirements: This job description is intended as a general guide to the range of duties and it is neither definitive nor restrictive. Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who has a stamp 41 or a Stamp 5 visa; 1. Please note that a 50 TEU visa, which is a replacement for Stamp 4EUFAM after Brexit, is acceptable as a Stamp 4 equivalent. To qualify candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer. Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants Age On the closing date for receipt of applications for this position, the following are the eligibility requirements with regard to age; - the minimum age requirement for potential applicants is 18; - the appointee will be a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme, as defined in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Under the Scheme, retirement is compulsory on reaching 70 years of age. Outside Employment The position is whole-time and the appointee may not at any time engage in, or be connected with, any outside business or activity which would in any way conflict with the interests of the OPW, or be inconsistent with their official positions, or tend to impair their ability to carry out their duties. For this reason, an appointee who intends to be engaged in or connected with any outside business or employment should inform the OPW HR Management (Operational) Section of such an intention. Ill-Health Retirement For an individual who has retired from a Civil/Public service body on the grounds of ill-health his/her pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill-health retirement within the pension scheme of that employment. Health Before being accepted as suitable for appointment, the appointee must satisfy certain criteria including suitability in respect of health. The onus is on the appointee to declare their suitability, to the best of their knowledge and belief, regarding their health status, and in this regard, the appointee will be asked to complete a health self-declaration statement. Please note that any misstatements, incomplete statements and/or false declarations are liable to disqualify the appointee from the competition and/or result in the summary termination of their appointment to/employment in the position. Security Clearance Garda vetting may be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for appointment. The proposed appointee may be required to complete and return a Garda Vetting form, which will be forwarded to An Garda Síochána for security checks to be undertaken. Enquiries may also be made with the police force of any country in which the proposed appointee resided. Persons selected for appointment under this competition may receive offers of appointment, the commencement and continuation of which would be subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting of the proposed appointees. Pay The General Operative Band 3 (Rural) weekly pay scale for the position, as and from 1st March 2025 is as follows: €656.12 - €798.93 per week
Deli Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for the preparation of high quality hot and cold deli products and for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. The ideal candidate will have/be: HACCP training is desirable but not necessary Excellent communication skills Previous customer service experience is an advantage The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers. Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Prepare customer orders across all fresh food areas i.e. make sandwiches and rolls, dish up hot food and slice meats using the store€,,s portion control measures Cook, prepare and display the foods sold throughout the day Ensure that the counter displays across all fresh food departments are to the highest standards at all times throughout the day Demonstrate your passion for quality food by sharing knowledge, recipes and personal recommendations with customers Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and in line with store policy.
