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Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland Vacancies: Advocates – Fixed Purpose Contracts YAP Ireland is continuously recruiting male and female Advocates from all areas to work within their local communities, supporting children, young people and families to achieve their goals. YAP Advocates come from all walks of life and make a huge difference to the lives of Young People and Families. The young people we work with come from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. We welcome applicants with first hand work / life experience of the issues facing these young people and their families including Roma and Travellers. We provide training and experience that creates opportunities for Advocates to become skilled at working with young people and families within their community in a strengths-based way. Please Note: If you are not in these area’s but you’re still interested in working as an Advocate, please fill out the application form and someone will contact you when we are recruiting in your area. Youth Advocates – Fixed Purpose Contracts – Person Spec and Job Description The Youth Advocate reports to a Team Leader. This post requires working within the YAP strengths-based model, to provide 1:1 support for vulnerable young people and their families and to support them in their home and local communities so that they can achieve their goals. YAP Ireland provides a strengths-based, needs led service for 6-12 months to children, young people and families who are struggling with a range of issues in their lives. You will work intensively with them to achieve positive change and meet their goals. Responsibilities and Tasks: 1. To deliver a 1:1 service to young people and families under the supervision and support of the Team Leader. 2. Together with the Team Leader to build a positive, supportive working relationship with the young person and their family using the YAP strengths-based model to help them achieve their goals. 3. Together with the Team Leader, to develop a plan of work (Individualised Service Plan) to focus on the abilities, strengths and needs of the young person and their families. 4. To carry out day to day work with the young person and family, addressing their needs as outlined in the ISP. This may involve supporting the young person to participate in appropriate education, accessing appropriate services or finding community activities to link the young person into. 5. To promote, enable and empower the young person and families voice to be heard and ensure they have a voice in their service/life/community. This includes activity groups, participation and consultation groups. 6.Together with the Team Leader, to adopt a Wraparound approach that will bring together those key people and services who can offer support to the young person and family during and after the YAP Service. 7. To identify and evaluate the changing needs and interests of the child/young person as the relationship progresses and to adapt the service accordingly. 8. To understand the Health and Safety policies required for all activities with young people including any specific medical history, medications and specific special needs and/or diagnosis. 9. To complete in a timely and accurate manner the required weekly paperwork and to submit to the line manager by the agreed deadlines. 10. To be familiar with all Yap’s current policies and procedures, especially in the areas of Child Protection, Confidentiality and On-Call and to work within those in a professional manner. 11. To attend staff development, training and supervisory sessions as scheduled. This will include regular supervision. Some training courses are mandatory and advocates will be required to attend this training. 12. To undertake other duties as appropriate. Advocate Person SpecificationExperienceEssential Life Experience relevant to young people and families e.g. raising children, child minding, sports coaching, community work, volunteering, youth club or lived experience of overcoming the challenges facing young people and families. Non-essential 3 months experience of working / volunteering within a youth work, family support or community setting Skills Essential A positive attitude towards children and young people and an ability to work from a strengths based perspective, be non-judgemental and creative. A knowledge/understanding of issues affecting young people. Good communication skills Good time management and organisational skills Basic computer skills Ability to write reports on work undertaken Full Driving Licence and own transport. What we offer: PLEASE CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE OFFICIAL CAREERS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY FOR YOUR AREA
Mystery Shoppers
Mystery Shoppers - Required Nationwide! Looking to earn an extra income? Would you like to earn cash while you shop? Customer Perceptions are recruiting Mystery Shoppers across Ireland. Flexible working hours are available to suit your needs. All you need is: ✅ Good observational skills ✅ The ability to recognise outstanding customer service ✅ A strong grasp of written and spoken English Click Apply Now to submit your application today! 🛑 IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 4 WORKING DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER 🛑
Scheme Coordinator
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 1. To provide prospective tenants with information on the Scheme and its services. 2. To complete pre-tenancy requirements and sign up new tenants. Through induction provide new tenants with a clear understanding of the support offered and facilities provided at the scheme and make moving into sheltered housing as simple as possible. Ensure they understand and receive assistance with application for Housing Benefit, relevant grants and Choice forms. 3. To assess support needs of tenants and complete and maintain outcome –focused support plans. Through Support Planning, the Scheme Coordinator will; • Look out for signs of need and organise and co-ordinate appropriate care • Contact relevant external agencies to ensure tenants receive the care and support they need, complete referrals for care providers, Health & Social Care Trust, O/T service, adaptation requests and follow up with relevant agencies to keep all informed. Attend review meetings/case conferences with HSCT staff for tenants discharge from hospital to ensure tenants needs are met • Complete support plans and review regularly as required under the Association’s Supporting People contract, liaising with NIHE as required • Visit tenants regularly, particularly those who are housebound • Provide support to ill tenants • Maintain liaison with families, medical and social care staff, housing management staff and all appropriate bodies to promote tenant independence 4. To respond, record, assist with investigation of disputes between tenants on site in accordance with Choice policies and procedures 5. To maintain tenant information records and advise Emergency call centre of changes and record updates in scheme diary. 6. To complete and record checks on emergency call equipment and report any faults to the Services Centre 7. To deal with emergency situations should they arise, including obtaining appropriate assistance through NIAS/PSNI and use defibrillator on site when required. Review Scheme Emergency Contingency Plan as required, updating scheme copy (Red folder) and Head Office master copy. 8. To check alarm systems in accordance with the Fire Safety Policy- complete weekly checks to ensure all systems working and report faults. Complete ‘Personal Evacuation” forms for tenants when required. Facilitate Fire Service Inspections and ensure all scheme documents are up to date for inspection. 9. To report repair needs of the building to the Services Centre and check work done by contractors - escalating to relevant staff where appropriate. 10. Record and oversee visits by Contractors, ensuring work is carried out to a suitable standard, and compliance with Health & Safety requirements. Refer any issues to relevant staff. 11. To order schemes supplies and check deliveries. 12. To assist with the effective turnaround of voids within the scheme, liaising with Property Services staff to ensure inspections and repairs are completed before property allocation. 13. To liaise with Asset colleagues and attend meetings with Contractors for planned maintenance work on scheme. Assist Assets colleagues where necessary during upgrade works onsite. 14. To ensure the implementation of Choice’s Health and Safety Policy to include the safety and security of the buildings through regular internal and external inspections, completing all the necessary inspections and documentation. 15. To complete Legionella checks on unused water outlets and void properties. 16. To grit around entrance of scheme in icy weather conditions – complete risk assessment for capability and liaise with Property Services/Housing staff as necessary. 17. To maintain risk assessments, records of all inspections, accidents and all untoward incidents 18. To maintain security of all keys. Ensure key register is up to date in Red Folder onsite and copy sent to Area Admin for Master copy. 19. To administer Petty Cash and any other scheme monies. 20. To adhere to procedures as specified in the Scheme Co-ordinator’s manual. 21. To implement customer care philosophy of Choice. 22. To participate in promotion of the scheme. To develop and maintain positive working relationships with relevant external agencies for the benefit of scheme. 23. To develop onsite activities for tenants and local community. 24. To work with Housing Management and Community Development colleagues to promote tenant involvement. 25. To complete and update training with Volunteer Tenants. 26. To assist tenants with rent queries through liaison with Income Recovery Officers. 27. To complete Tenants Risk assessments for offsite Outings/Functions, ensuring correct insurance provided for transport, venue etc. 28. To hold regular tenants meetings. 29. To provide comprehensive relief Scheme Co-ordinator cover at other schemes as required. SPECIAL CONDITIONS < When the Coordinator is off duty the scheme will be transferred to Radius Connect 24. If available, Scheme Coordinators may choose to deal with emergencies occurring outside these hours of duty. < An additional £1,500.00 pa pro rata will be payable dependent upon the provision of evening entertainment/social activities which the majority of Tenants request and with the approval in advance of your line manager. GENERAL Staff are required to be flexible in their work and to co-operate with their colleagues for the efficient, effective and economic operation of Choice. Experience & Training One year’s recent experience providing professional and care/support services Specialist Knowledge Demonstrable IT skills Aptitudes Good communication skills. Admin experience - collate and organise records; Use initiative. Disposition Caring, sensitive & diplomatic; Able to react calmly to emergency situation and use initiative.
Temporary Dispensary Assistant
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Health & Fitness Officer
x1 Permanent - Full-time x1 Fixed Term - Part-time Salary: Scale 4, NJC Spinal Column Points 9-13 £28,153 - £30,023 per annum, (pro rata) (plus employer pension contribution) Deliver better lives for all, whilst enhancing your career. These are the things we hold dear at Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council; respect, honesty, excellence, accountability, leadership & equality. We have an ambitious vision for our area. We want to create opportunities for strong, healthy communities, and business growth. Our success will create new opportunities for individuals, families & communities. Every role at LCCC contributes to this aim, and if appointed to this role you will be part of creating better lives for all. To provide and maintain a quality customer service, including devising and delivering health and fitness instruction programmes, centre-based coaching classes and Exercise Referral (i.e. PARs/Healthwise) and rehabilitation programmes. Curious to learn more? Full details of the role are in the job description. Apply now and take the first step in your new career. The application form will only be available online. Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through the Council ITRENT Web Recruitment system therefore application forms in hard copy will not be available to candidates. However, the Council will consider any requests for an application to be made in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements where possible, for example access to a computer. The Council is committed to providing people with disabilities the opportunity to compete fairly for jobs. If you have any special needs or requirements with regard to any stage of the recruitment process please contact the HR&OD team at via email recruitment@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk or telephone 02892447444.
Sales Assistant
ROLE You will assist the Pharmacist in delivering a comprehensive dispensing service to patients to meet their individual needs. You will be involved in the assembly of a range of Monitored Dosage Systems and the supply of a wide range of Pharmacy products. Essential Criteria GCSE (or equivalent qualification) Maths and English – Grades A-C Applicants should be able to demonstrate numeracy and accuracy skills required for a retail pharmacy environment. Retail experience. Eligible to work in the UK ( Proof Requested). Desirable Criteria Previous experience in a similar role in a retail pharmacy environment. NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills HOURS Hours: We currently have 2 posts available: 1 x 40 hours per week as per rota 1 x part time hours per week, as per rota Flexibility is required Previous unsuccessful applicants within the last 2 months need not apply
Security & Safety Co-ordinator
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Security & Safety Coordination Responsibilities • Support the day-to-day coordination of safety and security arrangements across the organisation's venues and operations, helping to ensure a safe, secure and welcoming environment for staff, visitors, contractors and customers. • Monitor and coordinate actions arising from safety inspections, security reviews, audits, exercises, incidents, near misses and risk assessments, ensuring matters are tracked and progressed with relevant departments. • Assist in the administration and maintenance of the organisation's safety management, security management, resilience and emergency preparedness arrangements. • Coordinate the scheduling, recording and follow-up of health and safety meetings, security meetings, emergency planning activities, exercises and associated action plans. • Maintain oversight of statutory compliance activities, certifications, inspections and planned reviews, supporting managers and operational teams to ensure requirements are met. • Support the collection, analysis and reporting of safety, security and compliance performance information, preparing reports, dashboards and updates for management and governance groups. • Assist with the coordination of incident reporting, investigations, corrective actions and lessons learned activities across the organisation. • Support the administration and coordination of venue emergency planning, business continuity and resilience activities. • Coordinate safety and security training records, competency records, exercises and awareness programmes, ensuring appropriate records are maintained. • Liaise with venue operations teams, contractors, partners, emergency services and external stakeholders on routine safety and security matters as required. Contract Coordination Responsibilities • Coordinate organisation-wide contract administration and governance activities, working with contract owners and departmental leads across all business functions to support effective contract oversight and compliance. • Maintain contract registers, key dates, review schedules, renewal programmes, actions and associated documentation, ensuring contractual obligations and governance requirements are appropriately monitored and managed. • Support contract review and assurance processes, liaising with relevant stakeholders to coordinate reviews, monitor actions, identify upcoming renewals and promote a consistent approach to contract management across the organisation. • Produce contract-related reports, dashboards and management information to support governance, assurance, compliance and business planning activities. Document & Financial Administration • Maintain document control processes, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance. • Process invoices, track expenses, and maintain routine financial documentation. • Monitor and report on departmental budgets. • Assist with preparing budget summaries or reports for management as required. Additional Requirements • Be flexible in undertaking additional duties as required by the line manager. • Work evenings, weekends and public holidays where required to support event delivery. All OTC staff are expected to: • Maintain excellent working relationships with other staff and volunteers. • Ensure the delivery of BEET to all our customers and be committed to the Odyssey ethos and objectives. • Be committed to and work in accordance with our Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Equality and other established policies and procedures. • Be flexible undertake such other duties that may be required including working evenings, weekends and public holidays. SELECTION CRITERIA Essential Criteria • Experience working within a safety, security, venue operations, or events environment, or in a similarly operational coordination role. • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. • Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity. • Ability to collect, interpret, and present operational and performance data clearly. • Strong written and verbal communication skills for reports, meeting minutes, and stakeholder correspondence. • Experience in scheduling, meeting coordination, and document control processes. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and familiarity with SharePoint for document management, collaboration, and internal communications. • Experience supporting financial administration processes, including invoice processing, budget tracking, or expenditure monitoring. Desirable Criteria • Understanding of Health & Safety and/or Security principles, compliance requirements, and operational best practices, gained through work experience, education, training, or participation in relevant initiatives. • Familiarity with incident/event logging systems (e.g. Halo) or access control systems. • Experience planning, coordinating, or supporting events or multi-site operations. • Experience working with control room operations. • Experience supporting audits, inspections, or compliance assurance activities. • Experience coordinating or administering training programmes and maintaining training records. • Knowledge of KPI tracking, dashboard creation, and performance reporting. • Awareness of sustainability initiatives and operational best practices. • Experience creating internal communications content. Key Attributes Attention to Detail Organisational Skills Confidentiality & Integrity Risk & Compliance Awareness Clear Communication Stakeholder Management Data Literacy and Systems Proficiency Salary • Circa £25,750 per annum Benefits The Odyssey has a range of benefits which it offers to full and part time staff. • Free car parking. • 33% Discount in the W5 cafe, including coffee and 10% discount in the W5 shop. • Complimentary tickets to Belfast Giants and friends & family access to W5. • Holidays commence at 31 days per year rising to 34 [prorata for part time staff.] • Company paid social events. • Contributory pension scheme, life assurance and paid sickness benefit. • A comprehensive health cash plan plus Winter Flu Vaccination Scheme. • Salary Sacrifice including pensions, holiday and cycle to work schemes. • Training opportunities.
Team Member
Description Join Our Team as a Barista at our newly renovated Drive Thru – Brew Up a Great Career with Us! The Role: This isn’t just another job — it’s your chance to kickstart a career in a brand that values growth, development, and promoting from within. As a Barista, you’ll be part of a supportive team where learning is part of the day-to-day, and where your potential matters. Why Join Us? · Full training (no experience needed!) · A clear path to progress – many of our leaders started as Baristas · Ongoing support to help you grow in confidence and skills · A fun, energetic environment where every shift brings something new What We Offer: · Complimentary barista-made coffee on every shift · Employee discounts across all locations · Full training provided – no experience necessary · Opportunities to grow within the company · A fun, friendly, and supportive team environment Free on-site parking available Perfectly connected - just an 8 minutes train journey from the city centre Bus stop conveniently located right next to the store Apply today and bring your love for coffee to life! CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Environmental Health Placement
PLEASE NOTE: Only application forms containing all the information which has been sought will be considered. The shortlisting panel will base shortlisting decisions on the information contained within the Essential Criteria narrative sections of the application form, however Desirable Criteria may be used. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide sufficient relevant information including dates in this section of the form for each criteria. A reserve list may be established in order to fill future permanent and temporary posts that may arise for another similar vacancy within the following 18 months. Should a similar post become available within this time period, the post may be offered to those candidates on the reserve list, in order of merit, without the requirement for a further interview. The post may be offered on a full-time, part-time, permanent, temporary or fixed-term basis.
Principal Planning Officer
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB The Principal Planning Officer will support the delivery of the development management function, to a high professional standard, meeting customer needs in line with agreed performance objectives. The post holder will actively promote collaboration with both internal and external partners and stakeholders, to foster a culture of continuous improvement with a customer focus, in line with the Council’s strategic priorities and plans. General applicant information: Please note that the panel will use ONLY the information provided on the application form for shortlisting. Therefore, you MUST demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria as set out in the specification for the post. Recruitment Process: The recruitment process will assess the suitability of the candidates against the requirements for the post including the 7 competencies identified in the Competence Framework for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. (A copy of the Competency framework is attached for information) The next stage of this recruitment process will be an assessment and an interview. The provisional date for this is Thursday 19 November & Monday 23 November 2026 A reserve list will be created for this post for a 12 month period and if this post becomes available either part time, full time, permanent or temporary within 12 months this will be offered to reserve candidates in order of merit. Please be advised, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council operates a paper free recruitment and selection process. All communication relating to your application will be sent to the email address that you have provided during login. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 5 NOVEMBER 2026 AT 12 NOON.
