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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 🛑
Christmas Sales Assistants
We are currently recruiting full-time and part-time Sales Assistants on a Christmas contract for our Cork City stores. Working in an exciting, fast-paced juice bar, no two days are the same! You’ll be serving fresh, feel-good products, creating positive customer experiences, and working as part of a friendly team. We’re looking for enthusiastic, reliable team players with a positive attitude, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work independently while maintaining high standards. Benefits Full training will be provided. Previous experience in catering, restaurants, cafés, or takeaway establishments is an advantage.
Christmas Sales Advisor
Share your talents Deliver the Feel-Good Experience – welcome customers with our signature tea, help them find their favorite products or surprise them with something they never knew they needed. Hit sales targets – stay sharp on the numbers and challenge yourself with small victories, like perfecting a product story or turning more customers into members. Handle all the retail essentials – you run the register, take deliveries, and keep the boutique looking sharp and stocked at all times. Be a brand ambassador – you care about how our brand looks and feels, from creating beautiful displays to rocking the Rituals look yourself, because you understand that every detail matters for a luxury brand. Bring all of you Whether you’re bouncing with energy, or you’re more of the calm, confident type - both works perfectly here. As long as you truly enjoy connecting with customers. Maybe you're new to retail, maybe you already have some experience in the field. What matters is that you feel excited about working at a wellbeing and beauty brand. You’re caring and you’ve got a great eye for detail. With you around, the shop will be looking its best and customers will feel their best. You’re available to work during opening hours, which include evenings and weekends. Benefits of working at Rituals Christmas Rootcamp: our onboarding programme where we teach you everything about working at Rituals during the holidays. Our famous, monthly Kick-Off (we ALL look forward to) where we check out new products, have workshops, evaluate numbers and make plans for the month ahead. Trust us, you'll love it. Employee discounts, goodie bags, gifts (warning: you might need more shelf space at home) and access to various wellbeing perks. Growth opportunities including The Book of Rituals (our learning platform) and coaching on the job to help you grow.
Barista
☕ Barista – Join Our Team and 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 every day and your potential truly matters. ✨ Why Join Us? • Full training provided — 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 handcrafted coffee on every shift • Employee discounts across all Costa locations • Full training and ongoing development opportunities • A friendly, inclusive, and supportive team culture • A workplace where you can grow, learn, and be yourself CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
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.
Seasonal Sales Advisor
Carraig Donn have an opportunity for a Part Time Sales Advisor , to join the team in Castlewest S/C, Ballincollig, Co. Cork. The successful candidates will be hard working, reliable, and enjoy working as part of a friendly productive team in a busy & fast paced retail environment. Become a part of our team. The Company: Carraig Donn is Ireland's leading lifestyle retailer of ladies' fashion, jewellery and gifts. Established in 1965, we are proudly Irish-owned with 42 stores nationwide and our Head Office in Westport, Co. Mayo. We are committed to providing exceptional customer service and quality products while investing in the development of our people. The Role: This is a sales role which will suit a vibrant, outgoing individual who is passionate about helping customers and working as part of a well organised team. As a sales advisor, you will actively support the store team with daily tasks including customer service, till operations, stock replenishment, processing deliveries and merchandising. Carraig Donn Sales Advisors are required to display awareness of Store sales targets and KPI’s, driving sales through conversion, link selling and upselling. Your focus will be to provide customers with friendly, helpful and professional assistance in all areas of our store. We ensure customers’ needs are met and exceeded through excellent product knowledge. A genuine interest in giving advice and assistance is an important attribute of a team member at Carraig Donn. Successful candidate: • Will possess excellent customer service skills. • Will have great communication and interpersonal skills. • Will be genuinely passionate about our products • Will be self motivated, friendly and helpful with a positive can do attitude. This is a fixed-term, part-time position until 31/12/26. Immediate availability is welcomed but not essential. Availability to work a variety of shifts, especially weekdays is required. As this role involves serving customers and working as part of a team, a good standard of spoken and written English is required. While training will be provided, please note previous retail experience is desirable (Experience with regard to Fashion, Jewellery or Giftware will be an advantage). What We Offer: Career Advancement Opportunities: Grow your career with us. Join a team of industry professionals dedicated to your success. Take advantage of our culture of mentorship and development as you progress within our organisation. Paid apprenticeships allowing you to achieve level 6 certification Supportive and Inclusive Work Environment: At Carraig Donn, we foster a culture of collaboration and respect. Join a diverse team of talented individuals who are passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences. Continuous Learning and Development: We invest in our employees' growth and development. Access a variety of learning resources, training programs, and workshops to enhance your skills and knowledge. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary, and access to a health and wellbeing support plan. Employee Discounts and Perks: As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy generous staff discounts on our exclusive product range. Take advantage of our employee referral scheme and other exciting perks. Health and Wellbeing Initiatives : Your health and wellbeing are important to us. Benefit from initiatives such as our biketowork scheme and access to our Employee Assistance programme, as well as our employee platform offering mindfulness resources, lifestyle savings, and more. Join Carraig Donn and become part of a team that values your talent and dedication. Experience the rewards of working for Ireland's premier lifestyle retailer as you embark on a fulfilling career journey with us. Apply now to seize this exciting opportunity!
Garden Centre Retail Assistants
Garden Centre Retail Assistants (aligned to the Gardener pay scale as per the HSE consolidated pay scales) Part Time – Fixed Term positions (12-month Contracts) Flexibility is required from Monday to Saturday 28 hours per week & 14 hours per week Horizons is seeking to recruit 2 x part time (fixed term) highly motivated and enthusiastic Garden Centre Retail Assistant. As a Garden Centre Retail Assistant, you will be responsible for providing expert guidance and advice to our customers, utilising your expertise and experience to ensure they receive the best possible care and advice. You will work be surrounded by a vast array of plant species, and will have opportunities to develop your horticultural knowledge and skills. This is a 1 Year Fixed Term position where we are looking for a committed and dedicated individual to join our team. Requirements of the post: Informal enquiries can be made to flemingj@horizonscork.ie Completed application forms must be returned no later than Friday 6th November 2026. Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application. The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply.
Fresh Meat Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Meat Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provide our customers with excellent quality and products and services. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills Numerical skill Customer focused A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment,ability to multi-task under pressure No previous experience necessary as training will be provided Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Drive sales through ensuring SOPs and store standards are met on a daily basis Merchandise and present department to the highest standard Implement planograms correctly Control stock rotation so that quality and freshness of goods is of the highest standard Manage waste and shrink in the department Ensure continuous improvement in the Meat Department by remaining up to date with new products and initiatives Enhance product knowledge by gaining information from a range of sources and share ideas, suggestions and builds Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working
Christmas Sales Advisor
How We Hire Everyone is welcome at M&S. No exceptions. It’s your background, abilities and differences that make you, uniquely you. And when you’re part of M&S, that individuality has the potential to make waves. About the role This section tells you all you need to know about the position and its responsibilities, outlining everything we hope to see in a successful candidate. Join our team this Christmas and help deliver an exceptional experience for our customers during one of the busiest times of the year. This is a fixed-term seasonal contract ending on 26 December 2026 , with the possibility of an extension subject to business needs. Shifts may be scheduled across Monday to Sunday and can include a combination of core daytime, evening and weekend hours. Flexibility is essential, as working patterns will vary in line with customer demand and business needs throughout the festive season. Key Accountabilities The Key Accountabilities describe the activities you will do within your role: Customer Everyone’s Welcome M&S is ready to push boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring digital era. That’s why we’re revolutionising how we work and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. There’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Marks & Spencer aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make an immediate impact. We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process, and we are happy to talk flexible working. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
