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Mount Charles Group are one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Waste Management Operative to join our team based at ICC Waterfront, Belfast. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern:
Dispensing Optician
Location: Castlebar Salary: Competitive basic depending on your experience PLUS €5,000 Welcome Bonus Working Hours: Full or part time Experience Level: Must have previous experience working in an optician Come and join our accomplished team as a Dispensing Optician at Specsavers Castlebar, where we are at the height of customer care. Join us and help work to ensure every single one of our customers receives the very best patient experience. We’re community-focused and we need someone ready to use their passion, skills and experience to build on our ever-growing and loyal customer base. Our Dispensing Opticians are the face of our clinic on the shop floor and usually an integral part of our store management team, so we’re keen to get you up to speed with management responsibilities. With ILM courses, pre-reg supervision and Specsavers Partnership Pathway available, we can guide you on your way to becoming a great leader. This – along with your clinical expertise – will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. We’re dedicated to our customers, but what really makes this role stand out is that we offer a workplace with a difference - where people grow both personally and professionally. What’s on offer? Then there’s you Alongside being a qualified and CORU registered Dispensing Optician, 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 Dispensing Optician to join us, be part of the team and assist in driving our practice forward.
School Transport Escort
In accordance with Department of Education and Skills guidelines regarding the revision of pay for all staff paid directly by a recognised school or ETB, the following are the revised hourly rates for School Bus Escorts. Hourly Rate The hourly rate effective from 1st October 2020 is €13.40. Holiday Pay Holiday pay will continue to be paid at 8%. The revised hourly rate, inclusive of holiday pay, will be €14.47 (€13.40 + 8%) with effect from 1st October 2020. RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN ESCORT • Must ensure that they are on the bus at time of first pick up and last set down. • Are responsible for the safety of children when opening and closing doors prior to stop and move off. • Assisting children to board and alight safely from the school bus. • Making sure all children are seated with appropriate straps and harnesses where provided. • Ensure that each pupil is received by some responsible person at the set down point. DUTIES OF AN ESCORT • Supervision of children travelling on the bus. • Maintain a good working relationship with the driver of the bus. • Act as liaison between Principal and or Class Teacher and parents when required, i.e. conveyance of messages and letters to parents. • Observe confidentiality in all aspects of work. • Be aware of particular disabilities of children on the bus and be briefed by the Principal on how to deal with same, e.g. epilepsy etc. • Perform any other duties relevant to the position of escort which may be assigned by the Principal from time to time. • Unless under exceptional circumstances, the escort should never leave the bus. • The escort’s position on the bus should be where maximum control of children is achieved, i.e. at back of bus. • Report all concerns to the Principal and or Class Teacher.
Administrative Assistant
Job Title: Administrative Assistant Reporting to: Office and Facilities Manager Contract: Permanent Hours: 21 Hours per week Location: Hybrid, with regular visits to our Maynooth office (min 2 days per week for first 6 months) Salary: €30,456 per year, pro-rated to €18,274 for 21hrs. Purpose of the Post: To provide administrative support to the operations and services being delivered by Shine. Key to this will be the organising of the office and administration function to allow for the day-to-day smooth running of the assigned administration tasks and duties. The postholder will also be required to work closely with identified key staff within Shine. Key Duties/Overview of Areas of Responsibility: Applications can be made by emailing a current CV and cover letter to recruit@shine.ie before 5pm on March 18th 2026.
Sales Assistant
Do you take pride in creating great experiences for others and enjoy working in an environment where no two days are the same. We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic, friendly, and celebration-loving people to join our team as Sales Assistants. Our stores are places of celebration, creativity, and connection—every day of the year. As things get busier, we’re looking for extra hands and friendly faces to help keep everything running smoothly. If you enjoy being part of a vibrant, welcoming environment, we’d love to have you on the team. The day to day What You’ll Be Getting Up To: About You No retail experience needed, you’ll be working with a friendly team and receive full training. What matters most is that you’re friendly, approachable, comfortable on your feet (it gets busy, but it’s all part of the fun!) and ready to help. If you’re flexible with your time — we may even offer shifts across nearby stores if you’re up for it. Why join us If you’ve got great communication skills, love to chat, whilst gaining valuable experience in a fun and friendly environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. At cardfactory, you’ll be part of a supportive team, learning new skills and helping to create memorable moments for every customer who walks through our doors. Our colleagues tell us — it’s a great team, good vibes, flexible hours and a job they genuinely love. If you’re ready to be a celebration expert, we’d love to hear from you. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly. No agencies, please.
Care Assistants
Care Assistants Aligned to the Care Assistant(Disability Services) pay scale Salary: The 13 point salary scale for the post as of 01/08/2025. €34,036, €35,177, €36,730, €37,245, €38,079, €39,701, €41,443, €42,050, €43,563, €44,695 €45,617, €46,652, €47,454 LSI New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Cork City/County Locations Shift Work position - 78 hour fortnight (39 hours per week) (Day Shift and Night Shift) Part Time Positions available In line with our gowing services Horizons is looking to recruit Care Assistants to support people with an intellectual disability and/or autism to flourish and lead a life of their choosing. This is a real opportunity to support people to reach their dreams, hopes, and wishes everyday. The successful applicants may be required to work in existing Horizons residential or day service/hub locations , as part of a team or in new community-based settings. The positions require a high degree of flexibility and motivation. The team members will work closely with individuals’ circles of support and their local community in order to develop and progress opportunities for them. A commitment to a person centred, citizen based, and social model of support is required. Applicants must possess the competencies and skills appropriate to working with persons with an intellectual disability. Essential Criteria for Applicants: Annual Leave 23 days (pro rata) Completed applications must be returned no later than Sunday 15th March 2026. Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application. The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply. Visit our website at Home - Horizons
