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At Mountain View Cottages, we pride ourselves on offering guests a relaxing stay in beautiful surroundings. We are now looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Cleaner to join our team and help us keep our cottages in pristine condition. The Role Working hours: 10-15 hours per week As a Cleaner, you will play an important part in ensuring each cottage is welcoming, and ready for our guests to enjoy. Responsibilities include: PLEASE NOTE THIS JOB IS LOCATED IN TRALEE!
Youth Advocates
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 Specification ExperienceEssential 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
Personal Assistants to Support Independent Living
PERSONAL ASSISTANT'S NEEDED JOB DESCRIPTION Áiseanna Tacaíochta (The ÁT Network) are looking to hire Personal Assistants to support a young woman with a disability to live as full and independent life as possible. This will require helping her in all areas of life including personal care and domestic need while also acting as a support in the social and day to day activities of this young woman. The ÁT Network are a non-profit organisation who work alongside the HSE to support people with disabilities (who we refer to as Leaders) all over the country to live a self-directed and independent life. In this case, the service is supported and ran locally by the Leader’s family. One full-time and one part-time position available. Although the hours are fixed, there is potential for flexibility for the right candidate. The successful candidate must be okay with dogs as the household are dog owners and must also hold a clean driver’s licence. The successful candidate would need access to their own vehicle as they would be driving the Leader in it. Expenses will be covered for this. Location: Castlebridge Wexford Hours: Full time and part-time position Pay: Competitive- depending on experience Duties and Responsibilities PLEASE CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON TO UPLOAD YOU CV AND COVER LETTER TO APPLY
Personal Assistant to assist with Independent Living
PERSONAL ASSISTANT NEEDED Job Title: Personal Assistant Location: Navan Pay: €16- €16.50 (depending on experience) Anti-Social and Sunday rates apply Hours: 14- 21 hours p/w available. Thursday, Friday and Saturdays available. 10am- 5pm. JOB DESCRIPTION The ÁT Network is an organisation that work alongside people with disabilities - who we call Leaders, to support them to lead their own service through the recruitment and employment of Personal Assistants. The Personal Assistants are employed to support the Leader to live an independent and self-directed life by assisting both at the home and in the community. This is a personal assistant role not a care role. Duties · Assistance with domestic needs (cooking, cleaning, shopping etc) · Assisting the Leader to attend appointments so the ability and willingness to drive the Leader’s manual car is essential. · Assisting the Leader to engage in social, political, and cultural life. Essential Qualifications/Requirements · Must be willing to complete mandatory training sessions and Garda Vetting. · Must be eligible to work in Ireland and live locally to the Leader. · Fluency in the English language. · Must have a proven ability to listen and to follow instruction. · Proven ability to understand that the Leader knows what is in their own best interest and can make decisions for themselves. · Must have a full clean driving licence and be willing to drive Leader’s manual car. · Sociable and a good sense of humour, as well as an ability to work quietly and to respect the light, and sound sensitivities of the disabled individual. · Must be flexible, open, and honest and have the ability to work on own initiative. Desirable Qualities · An understanding of the United Nations Declaration of Rights for Disabled People and the concept of Independent Living that the Declaration contains. · An understanding of social model of disability, and of why the Charity and Medical models are not helpful. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Ireland. Applicants for the position must provide two suitable references and employment offers are contingent on those references and on the completion of the Garda Vetting. If interested, please upload your cover letter and CV stating why you want and are suitable for this role. Closing date: Friday 18 th September
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! Don't have a current CV? No worries - Just click Apply Now and upload your letter of introduction through the cv section OR Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates section and build your CV today! 🛑 IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 4 WORKING DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER 🛑
Personal Assistants
Áiseanna Tacaíochta (The ÁT Network) is a non-profit organisation, providing leadership and support to empower people with disabilities to live with the independence, choice and freedom they are entitled to. Ours is an innovative and progressive approach. We work right across disability; we support both self-directed and family-led services. This position Based in Shannon Co. Clare. This is a person-centred role that involves providing support to a female with a physical disability who requires full assistance with care and support needs in her own environment. · Full-time and part-time positions · Competitive rates of Pay · Training will be provided as part of the role Essential Qualities · Healthcare qualification or equivalent experience · Have a caring, positive and dependable personality. · Experience of using a hoist · Fluent English, both spoken and written. · Excellent communication skills · Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative Desirable Qualities · Experience of working in a home care setting · An understanding of disability and Independent Living Duties · Provide full assistance with personal care tasks · Food preparation · Assistance to attend social activities · Keep a homely environment, which includes daily domestic duties Other information · Garda Vetting will need to be completed along with appropriate reference checks. · This is a great opportunity for anyone who enjoys using their own initiative in creating a homely environment.
Hairstylist
Qualified Hairstylist – Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Studio5 are currently seeking a Qualified Hairstylist to join their team in Enniscorthy. Role Details How to Apply: Click the APPLY NOW button to upload your CV. Don't have a current CV? Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates!
Team Member
Costa Coffee requires a Part Time Team Member for our store in Bangot Springhill. At Costa Coffee we are as passionate about our people as we are our great coffee! Being a part of our team gives you the chance to learn new skills in coffee excellence whilst letting your personality shine through. As a Costa Barista you receive full training in delivering every customer with an unbeatable coffee experience, through great customer service and great coffee. Are you: -
Youthreach Resource Person
Key Responsibilities The Youthreach Resource Person plays a vital role in providing administrative support and ensuring the smooth operation of the assigned area. Working closely with line managers and colleagues, the successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of services and the achievement of organisational goals. Duties of Youthreach Resource Person (as outlined under Circular Letter 12/03 and other relevant agreements) ▪ Working with learners with literacy and/or numeracy issues ▪ Responsible to the Co-ordinator on a day-to-day basis for the delivery of the programme. ▪ Direct class contact in keeping with programme needs as required by the ETB subject. ▪ Curriculum development and delivery, implementation of certification procedures, supervision of work experience and delivery of frontline guidance and information as appropriate. ▪ Work with centre management in the planning, delivery and evaluation of appropriate responses to education and training needs, including the identification and implementation of indicators for education and training outcomes for learners. ▪ Work with ETB and centre management to agree and implement a Centre Development Plan for the delivery of Youthreach services and conduct an internal centre evaluation process as set out in the Youthreach Quality Framework. ▪ Maintenance of discipline. ▪ Development and monitoring of programme. ▪ Assessment and monitoring of learner course work. ▪ Conducting interviews of learners. ▪ Administrative duties relevant to the post, including the maintenance of records and the provision of reports as required. ▪ Provide locally agreed substitution cover for absent staff and supervise participants as necessary during lunch breaks and at opening and closing of the centre. ▪ Deputise when necessary for the Centre co-ordinator. This job description offers a broad outline of the role’s key duties and is designed to be flexible and adaptable. It will be reviewed periodically to ensure it remains aligned with organisational needs. Essential Requirements The following outlines the essential qualifications, skills, and competencies required for candidates applying for the Youthreach Resource Person position. These criteria are designed to ensure that applicants possess the necessary foundation to excel in the role and contribute effectively to the organisation’s goals. ▪ Knowledge and experience of the specialist subject area advertised. ▪ Knowledge and capacity to act as key worker. ▪ Knowledge and experience of a broad range of teaching methods. ▪ Have the capacity to be inspiring and creative, as well as committed to developing individual strengths and a love of education by delivering a quality experience for our learners. ▪ Experience in dealing directly with early school leavers and unemployed young people ▪ Qualification and experience in area of expertise ▪ Clear understanding & empathy with the philosophy of working with young people ▪ Good understanding of post and the work of Youthreach and WWETB ▪ Track record of service delivery and using own initiative ▪ A work history which demonstrates ability to accept change ▪ Strong computer skills ▪ High level of interpersonal skills ▪ Excellent standard of written, verbal and presentation skills ▪ Ability to adopt a flexible approach to achieve goals ▪ Ability to deliver modules/subject specific areas as per advertisement. Desirable Requirements The following outlines the desirable requirements for candidates applying for the Youthreach Resource Person position and may be used to facilitate shortlisting; ▪ A minimum of 3 years delivery, teaching or tutoring in post primary or FET. ▪ A qualification or cert in teaching, delivery or tutoring. Person Specification ▪ Candidate must have good organisational skills. ▪ Candidate must have good communication and interpersonal skills as they will be working with a multi-disciplinary team and external organisations. ▪ Candidate must be flexible and capable of adapting within a busy environment which can change quickly. Eligibility to Apply Candidates must, by the date of job offer, be: ▪ A citizen of the European Economic Area. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or ▪ A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or ▪ A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or ▪ A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or ▪ 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 ▪ 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 Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa The starting salary for this role is €38,283 per annum pro-rata
Branch Assistant
Job Overview Keep our branch moving. Deliver outstanding service. Make a difference every day. Are you someone who enjoys being on the move, takes pride in delivering excellent customer service and likes working as part of a close-knit team? We're looking for a Branch Assistant to join our busy branch, where no two days are the same. This is a varied, hands-on role combining customer deliveries, warehouse operations and branch support to help us provide an exceptional experience for our customers. Whether you're out making deliveries, supporting warehouse operations or helping customers at the trade counter, you'll play a vital role in keeping the branch running smoothly and ensuring we deliver on our customer promise. What we offer
