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SECTION 1: THE ROLE Each local authority can arrange with An Garda Sióchána for School Traffic Wardens to patrol places where school children cross public roads. The school traffic warden’s role is to ensure that primary-school children cross public roads safely on their way to and from school. The Gardaí and School Traffic Wardens are the only officials in Ireland who have the authority to stop other vehicles on public roads. The law governing the appointment of School Traffic Wardens is the Road Traffic Act, 1961 (Section 96). School Traffic Wardens usually work in the mornings, at lunchtime and in the evenings, when children are most likely to cross the road to go to or from school. School Traffic Wardens wear a distinctive uniform (a high-visibility coat and hat). They must also carry a distinctive sign (a white disc with a red border and the word ‘Stop’ in the centre). By displaying this sign, the school traffic warden has the power to stop the traffic to enable schoolchildren to cross the road in safety. Traffic must remain stopped as long as the warden displays the sign. SECTION 2: DUTIES The duties shall be such as may be assigned to the officer from time to time by the local authority. These duties may include: Reporting for duty promptly at the specified times and locations assigned, under the direction of the Supervisor. The Warden must operate strictly in accordance with the instructions for School Wardens (as per Garda/Cork County Council training) at all times. The person employed will be required to perform assigned duties exercising a duty of care, in the interest of safety of oneself, fellow employees and the general public, at all times in compliance with Cork County Council’s Health and Safety Management System. Working in a safe manner, in full compliance with the relevant safety legislation and construction regulations, will be the primary responsibility of all School Wardens. The school warden will use the statutory uniform and equipment provided for the safety of yourself, children and all other members of the public, especially when stopping traffic on the public roadway. This requires carrying of the official Stop sign at all times and to ensure that the uniform is kept in a clean neat condition. Maintain control over children who are awaiting your instructions to cross. If the Warden has any trouble in controlling, or encounter disobedience by the children, they should inform the Principal of the school concerned. Any disobedience by traffic in general should be reported forthwith to the Gardai. The Warden should never break up organised convoys, wedding, funerals, parades, or hold up fire appliances or ambulances for the purpose of allowing children to cross but wait for suitable opportunities when they have passed. Report any problems or difficulties to the Local Municipal District Roads & Engineering Offices. All accidents at the crossing point involving the Warden in the operation of his/her duties must be reported immediately after the duty period by telephone, to the Local Municipal District Roads & Engineering Offices. All relevant details must be recorded including car make/model, registration number, name of drivers/pedestrians involved, time and date of accident. The names/addresses of any witnesses must be recorded also and a written report is to be submitted to the Local Municipal District Roads & Engineering Offices within the following 3 days. The Warden must not attempt to apportion blame to any person nor admit liability on his/her (or the Council’s) own part. In connection with the hours of duty any changes made by the school to their class times, which affect your duty periods, must be notified to the Local Municipal District Roads & Engineering Offices. SECTION 3: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA / QUALIFICATIONS Character Each candidate must be of good character. Health Each Candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. The Council reserves the right to retire a Warden who in the opinion of the Council’s medical advisor is medically unsuitable to discharge his/her duties effectively due to age or infirmity. Education, Experience Each candidate must have a good general education of a sufficient standard to enable that person to understand fully and carry out the duties of the post. An ideal candidate will: A. Operate at all times at the designated crossing point. This crossing point cannot be altered however temporarily by any person/body other than Cork County Council (with Garda Approval). B. Comply with safety policy and directive in force from time to time and must wear the uniform and carry the sign at all times while on duty. C. Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures and legislation. D. Co-operate with the familiarisation/instruction of other employees where appropriate. E. Manage and maintain resources effectively and efficiently. Age Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant within the meaning of the Public Services Superannuation Act, 2004. A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 70 years of age. SECTION 4: TENURE The employment is for the duration of the school year. The employment is part-time and pensionable. A panel may be formed to fill these positions. Sick leave does not apply to this part-time employment, however, depending on the number of hours worked a warden may be entitled to claim Disability Benefit from the Department of Social Welfare. The local authority shall require person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointments within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up the appointment within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not appoint them. SECTION 5: SALARY The wage for the post is: €19.46 basic per hour. Payment will not be made in respect of normal school holiday periods, i.e. summer, Christmas or Easter or other. The wage shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. The contract may be terminated at any time subject to normal legal requirements. SECTION 6: LOCATION OF POST The person appointed will provide cover, as required, for: ▪ ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST NS, MIDLETON ▪ BUN SCOIL MHUIRE, YOUGHAL ▪ KILLEAGH NS, YOUGHAL ▪ ST COLMANS NS, CLOYNE ▪ SCOIL IOSAGAIN NS, UPPER AGHADA ▪ GAELSCOIL CHORAIN NS, YOUGHAL The initial Relief School Warden position to be filled will be based in Midleton, however, any panel formed may be used to fill any future vacancies for Relief School Warden East Cork MD that may arise during the lifetime of the panel e.g. Aghada, Castlemartyr, Cloyne, Midleton, Youghal. Cork County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department, premises or district in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Holders of the office shall reside in the Municipal District in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. SECTION 7: WORKING HOURS The Warden will be required to operate punctually at all times when children are crossing. The hours of work will be determined by the Principal of the school concerned. Please note that times are subject to change at the Council’s discretion. Hours of Duty: As per the relevant school or as required. N.B. The times are subject to review, having regard to changes in class starting/finishing times and/or changing crossing patterns. SECTION 8: ANNUAL LEAVE Annual leave will, if applicable, be in accordance with the terms of the Holidays Employees Act, 1973 as amended by the Workers Protection (Regular Part-Time Employees) Act, 1991. Please note particularly the Council will determine the times at which annual leave may be taken having regard to the absolute priority of having the school crossing operated while children are attending school. For those who are not entitled to annual leave, the same criteria will apply to unpaid leave of absence. SECTION 9: GARDA VETTING Successful candidates will be subject to Garda Vetting in advance of appointment to the post.
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Checkout Operator
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Driver
Purpose and Function of Post To drive a range of vehicles as required within the Neighbourhood Operations section and to complete a range of vehicle checks as required. To work as team leader ensuring the collection and removal of recyclables, household, industrial and commercial waste, including bulky items from various locations. Carry out street cleaning duties throughout the District. To work on your own as a driver of a side loading “one armed” refuse collection vehicle (OAV). The post holder will also provide flexible and effective cover across a range of Council services delivered by the Neighbourhood Operations Section. Hours: 37 hrs per week Mon – Thurs 7.30am – 3.30pm & Friday 7.30am - 3.00pm. Must be able to work outside normal working hours as and when required i.e., overtime, early mornings, evenings, as well as weekend / public holiday working . This recruitment exercise will be used to fill Refuse, Recycling and Street Cleansing Operative vacancies that may arise within the Mid Ulster District i.e. including Cookstown, Dungannon and Magherafelt (full-time, part-time, permanent & temporary). A Driving Assessment will form part of the selection process. Applicants must undertake a minimum of 35 hours driver CPC training during a five-year period to maintain their entitlement to drive. The successful candidate(s) will be required to undertake training on the operation of the Council’s OAV’s and achieve competence in operating this type of vehicle on a typical OAV route within 6 months of commencement. The post holder will only be established in post i.e., made permanent upon completion of a satisfactory 6-month probationary period which will include competence in OAV operation. The Council may retain a list of reserve candidates arising from this recruitment campaign, for any vacancies which may arise which are the same or similar and are of an equal grade of pay. This list will be valid for 12months. “Another similar vacancy” is defined as a post with a similar job description and person specification and on the same salary scale, which may be in a different department or duration to the vacancy initially advertised. Another similar vacancy does not include posts where the similarity relates solely to the salary scale.
Temporary Dispenser/trainee Dispenser
We have an excellent opportunity for a qualified Part Time Dispenser/Trainee Dispenser to work in our Waringstown branch for approximately 6 months. Working 16 hours per week, between the hours of 9.00am to 6.30pm Thursday, and 9.00am to 5.30pm Friday. Additional hours may be required from time to time and applicants must be fully flexible to work according to the rota. Working as part of a team duties can include; sales of over the counter medicines, providing customers with information on symptoms and products, prescription receipt and collection, date checking, and the ordering, receiving and storing of pharmaceutical stock. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and have the ability to work accurately with attention to detail. Essential Criteria
Retail Assistant
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Sales Assistant
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Retained Firefighter
Qualifications 1. Character: Each applicant must be of good character. 2. Age: Each applicant must be at least 18 years of age and not more than 55 years on the closing date for receipt of application forms. Any candidate who reaches the age of 55 years prior to appointment will cease to be eligible for appointment on the result of this competition. 3. Education: On the closing date for receipt of completed applications, each candidate must: (a) have obtained a good standard of general education. (b) hold a full Class B driver's license. 4. Health: Each candidate shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for a successful candidate, before he/she is appointed, to undergo a medical examination (which may include x-ray, physical fitness test and/or other special tests), and any further medical examinations required during his/her employment with the Fire Service, by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. Candidates shall be required to submit details of their medical history to the Council's medical advisor. This information will be treated in the strictest confidence. Failure to successfully complete the medical may necessitate release from the Fire Service. 5. Garda Vetting: Each candidate will be required to co-operate with a Garda vetting procedure. The successful candidate must have Garda clearance. 6. 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. Please Note Selection shall be by means of a competition based on an interview, a basic numeracy/literacy test and a practical assessment, conducted by or on behalf of the local authority. Conditions of Employment 1. The employment is part-time and will be probationary for 6 months following appointment. 2. Age: A Fire-fighter must submit a birth certificate to the County Council as proof of age before they are engaged as a recruit. 3. On reaching 55 years of age, or sooner if found to be medically unfit, a Firefighter shall cease to be a Firefighter. The maximum age limit of 55 years may be lowered by the County Council should the normal age for retirement in employment generally be lowered and in such case, the age lower than 55 years shall apply. Fire-fighters who would be physically capable of working beyond age 55 have the option to continue working for a defined limited period (subject to compulsory medical assessment, on an annual basis). The extended optional period would be to age 58. No Retained Fire-fighter shall be employed beyond age 58, in accordance with the Report of the Expert Group on retirement age for Retained Firefighters (April 2003). 4. Rostering: Firefighters shall participate in any rostering arrangements as agreed. 5. A Firefighter must attend and satisfactorily complete each of the following courses during his/her probationary period or such longer time as the Council decides: (a) Retained Recruit Firefighters Course AND (b) Breathing Apparatus Wearers Course AND (c) Any other course that the County Council may consider necessary. One repeat course will be provided should any Firefighter fail on the first attempt. Failure to successfully complete the repeat course(s) will result in the termination of the Firefighter’s employment. Some or all of the above courses will be held at a recognised training centre which may or may not be situated locally. Drill fees will be paid at the current hourly rate for Firefighters during training. 6. A Firefighter must reside and work within 2.5 kms of the Fire Station. In addition, on receipt of an alert a Firefighter must be able to attend at the Fire Station within five minutes. A Firefighter, rostered on duty, must remain within convenient proximity of the Fire Station. Failure to respond promptly to fire or other calls shall, at the discretion of the County Council, result in termination of service. A Firefighter shall notify the Fire Authority in writing of any subsequent changes of residence or place of employment. A change of residence or place of employment that would place the Firefighter outside these limits will mean automatic termination of employment. A Firefighter shall be required to report for duty to the Fire Station in its present location, or in the event of change of location to such new location as may be decided by the Fire Authority. Changes in the location of the Fire Station will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. 7. It shall be necessary for Firefighters to be released from their normal employment, on any occasion that attendance at fires or other emergencies shall be required. Written evidence from the employer as to availability must be provided and the County Council in its sole discretion shall decide as to whether the availability as so evidenced is acceptable. Self-employed persons must provide written evidence as to availability. Such written evidence must cover a candidate’s availability for initial training and on recruitment for fire and other calls, drills, training, and such other duties which he/she may be required by the County Council to perform. If the County Council deems his/her attendance to be unsatisfactory, it may terminate his/her service. 8. Absence from training or fire calls without good reason will lead to disciplinary proceedings which may include suspension without pay and dismissal from the Fire Service. 9. All Firefighters joining the Fire Service after the 15th June 1996 will, as a condition of their employment, operate and be remunerated in accordance with the revised working practices introduced on the basis of the report of the Wexford Fire Services Working Group (November 1995) and the findings of the Arbitrator, Mr. John O'Connell, dated 14th June 1996 and will be subject to Composite Agreement of August 1999. This condition will apply whether or not the changes proposed have been introduced on the date of appointment. 10. Firefighters are required to attend Fire Service Training Programmes which will include: • Regular or weekly training sessions • The training itemised at 5 above • Full day training session or major emergency exercises • Other training arranged by the Chief Fire Officer including training courses outside County Wexford • It shall be necessary for each Firefighter to undertake driving instructions for fire brigade appliances, as and when decided by the employer in order to qualify as a Category C driver 11. A Firefighter shall be available at all times when required for attendance at fires or other incidents. 12. Firefighters will be called to attend fires in a manner to be decided by the Chief Fire Officer which may include the following: (a) Pocket Alerter Firefighters will co-operate in reasonable measures designed to facilitate call out. In particular, each Firefighter shall carry a Fire Service pocket alerter at all times and it shall be his/her responsibility to ensure that it is kept in proper working order. 13. When required, a Firefighter will substitute for any other Firefighter absent through sickness, annual leave or any other reason. 14. A Firefighter shall be responsible for items of personal equipment issued to him/her in connection with his/her employment. 15. Firefighters are issued with personal protective clothing as listed below: a) one firefighters helmet b) two pairs of firefighters boots c) two firefighters tunics d) two pairs of firefighters pants e) two pairs of firefighters gloves f) two flash hoods Firefighters shall ensure that all personal protective clothing issued is maintained to a satisfactory standard.
Low Vision Specialist
Job Title: Low Vision Specialist Location: Cork Reporting to: Low Vision Clinic Lead Contract Type: Permanent / Part Time Contract Hours: 20 per week Salary Scale Range: €43,268 - €62,529 Annual Leave: pro rata of 30 days (full time equivalent) Role Purpose The Low Vision Specialist is responsible for assessing and supporting children and young people with visual impairments and complex needs. The role focuses on maximising each child’s functional vision, independence, and participation in education, play, and daily life through individualised, evidence-based interventions. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team at ChildVision, the specialist will also support families—particularly in the early years—by providing guidance, triaging needs, and ensuring access to appropriate services. Key Responsibilities
