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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
Personal Assistant to Work with a Professional Disabled Woman
PERSONAL ASSISTANT REQUIRED Role: Personal Assistant to Work with a Professional Disabled Woman Important Note: This role is a Personal Assistant position. It is not a caring or medical role. Location: Dundalk, Co Louth Hours: 23.5 hours p/w (Weekends and Bank Holidays Included) Pay: Very competitive rates. Premium rates for Sunday work. Opportunities for pay progression and ongoing training and development. Previous work experience with Disabled People is not essential. Job Description In this service the disabled person is called a Leader and they lead their own staff and service in conjunction with The AT Network who are the employer and support the Leaders to live an Independent and self-directed life. A Personal Assistant is an individual contracted by a Disabled Person to provide them with the human support they need in different aspects of daily living including, personal support, domestic tasks, assistance at school, university, in the workplace, or when out and about. Duties and Responsibilities All training will be provided. The successful candidates must be a resident in Ireland, eligible to work in Ireland and be extremely fluent in English. This role is subject to Garda Vetting and appropriate reference checks. To apply for the position please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in the position by clicking the APPLY NOW button. This position could enable Social Care Students, Pre Nursing Students to gain a real insight into furthering your understanding of the lived experience of disabled people. Closing Date: Friday 6th November by 17.00.
Experienced Bookkeeper
About ICS Furniture ICS Furniture is a leading, innovative manufacturer of bespoke solid wood furniture, exporting to customers across the UK, Europe, the USA and Australia. Our work can be seen in churches, cathedrals and public buildings throughout Ireland, the UK and beyond. We are seeking an experienced Part-Time Bookkeeper to join our small, established team at our premises in Dromod, Co. Leitrim. This is an excellent opportunity for a capable, organised and detail-oriented individual to take responsibility for a varied range of bookkeeping, accounts and administrative duties within an established manufacturing business. Key Responsibilities - Accounts and Bookkeeping - Processing sales invoices and managing debtor accounts and credit control. - Processing purchase invoices and managing creditor accounts and supplier payments. - Completing monthly bank, debtor and creditor reconciliations. - Preparing and submitting monthly VAT returns for Ireland and the UK. - Preparing RTD and VIES returns and managing Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT) requirements. - Ensuring compliance with Revenue requirements. - Assisting with year-end accounts and audit preparation. Key Responsibilities -Payroll and Administration - Processing payroll and preparing PAYE returns. - Maintaining accurate financial records, filing and archiving documentation. - Dealing with customer and supplier queries by phone and email. - Managing fleet insurance renewals and related administration. - Coordinating fleet maintenance administration. - Undertaking other accounts and administrative duties as required. The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will have: - Proven bookkeeping or accounts experience. - Experience using accounting software, ideally Thrive or Sage. - Excellent attention to detail, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - The ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - A professional and approachable manner when dealing with customers, suppliers and colleagues. - The ability to work independently and as part of a small team. - A flexible, proactive approach and a willingness to undertake a variety of duties. Experience in a manufacturing environment would be an advantage but is not essential. Working Hours • Part-time position, working 2–3 days per week. • Monday to Friday, with working days and hours to be agreed.
Personal Assistant
PERSONAL ASSISTANT NEEDED Job Description: The ÁT Network are recruiting for a part-time Personal Assistant to assist a young woman with a disability to live a full and independent life as possible. A Personal Assistant is required to assist a young woman with an intellectual disability both in her home and in the local community, attending different social events and activities. The successful candidate will receive training and development in line with the role. This role would suit an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who is committed to providing care and supporting someone to live an independent life within their community. If you are looking for a new and exciting challenge and want to be part of a progressive organisation we would be delighted to receive an application from you. Location: Stradbally, Laois Hours: 10 - 15 hours per week (Tuesday, Friday and occasional Sundays) Pay: Excellent pay rates, Sunday premiums. Opportunities for pay progression. Ongoing training and development. Duties and Responsibilities: Application Process: Click the APPLY NOW button to upload your CV. Don't have a current CV? Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates! Closing Date: 15/11/2026 Applicants must be in a position to provide two suitable references, complete Garda Vetting and complete mandatory training. For more information on what ÁT does, please see our website - The AT Network
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 🛑
Room Leader
The ROOM LEADER / Early Years Educator will participate in the development, planning and delivery of the daily operational running of the Early Years’ service in line with the Childcare Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations (2016), thus ensuring the Health Welfare and Development of the child is paramount at all times. Ideal candidates will possess a minimum QQI Level 6 for Childcare Educators and have a genuine love for working with young children. We are looking for creative, caring and energetic staff that have excellent communication and teamwork skills while being committed to providing a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment. 21 days annual leave per year plus three additional company allocated days Staff uniform provided Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Retail Assistant
Longford Forest | €14.35 per hour Deliver excellent service in the forest Join our ParcMarket team as a Retail Assistant, where you'll deliver outstanding customer service and ensure our store runs smoothly. You'll handle everything from serving guests at the checkout to maintaining stock displays and supporting other retail outlets. What you'll be doing Our values Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out our values : We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us. Sound like your kind of job? Apply online today - interviews are ongoing
Operations Support Agent
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team of Operation Support Agents. Who we are: FedEx is the largest express transportation company in the world, connecting more than 220 countries and territories. We work every moment to deliver the most important package of someone’s day. Our team of passionate people know their day-to-day work is invaluable in delivering outstanding experience to our customers. 530,000 team members strong, we are as diverse as the world we serve. We love what we do, and we do it well. Our reach is big, and so are our dreams. Join us and let's write our next chapter together. Working hours: 20 per week What you will be doing: • Ensuring that customers' urgent packages get to the right place, on time • Answering incoming calls from customers in relation to shipment collection requests and delivery inquiries • Checking and investigating failed shipments deliveries or collections when needed; prioritising and reallocating any failed deliveries for the next day delivery • Entering data into our in-house tracking system • Running clear and effective communication and collaboration with the team, your manager, and other operations stations • Adhering to FedEx processes, procedures and controls, and regulatory requirements What do you bring with you: • Good communication and social skills • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict timelines • Ability to manage own time effectively with attention to detail What do we offer: • Attractive compensation package • Training to get you started and on-the-job learning opportunities • Extensive learning resources to further develop your skills and knowledge • Tuition Assistance Program (*applicable for FedEx positions with a permanent contract) • Employee Assistance Program for you and your family in difficult life situations • Employee reduced-rate shipping • Great career opportunities • FedEx is one of the worlds most admired companies and trusted brands year after year Bring your ideas, individuality, and dreams to our global community. Feel good about where you work. Choose your career path - we’re ready to invest in your development. Join FedEx. Diversity & Inclusion is more than the workplace. It’s the cultures we celebrate, the dreams we inspire, and creating a global community where everyone is accepted. At FedEx, diversity and inclusion happens because we do it together. FedEx in the UK is Disability Confident ‘Committed’.
Clerical Officer
The starting salary for this role is €31,935 per annum pro-rata Job Summary The purpose of this role is to provide dedicated administrative and coordination support to the Director of Further Education and Training and the FET Leadership Team (FLT). The postholder will support the effective operation of the FET Directorate by coordinating meetings, maintaining action and reporting systems, managing records and correspondence, and assisting with the preparation of information required for planning, governance and decision-making. The role will involve regular engagement with FET managers, WWETB support services and relevant external stakeholders. A high level of organisation, accuracy, discretion and confidentiality will be required. Key Responsibilities The Clerical Officer 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. ▪ Provide direct administrative support to the Director of Further Education and Training and the FET Leadership Team. ▪ Coordinate the FET Director’s diary, appointments and meeting arrangements as required. ▪ Organise FLT and other FET management meetings, including scheduling, venues, agendas and supporting documentation. ▪ Prepare and circulate meeting papers and accurately record minutes, decisions and agreed actions. ▪ Maintain a central FLT action tracker and follow up with responsible managers on outstanding actions and deadlines. ▪ Support the coordination of the FET Director’s scheduled one-to-one meetings with FET managers. ▪ Manage correspondence and enquiries received by the FET Directorate, ensuring that matters are recorded, assigned and followed up appropriately. ▪ Maintain secure and accurate records relating to FET governance, staffing requests, recruitment activity, budgets, capital submissions, policies and strategic projects. ▪ Assist in collating information for the Strategic Performance Agreement, annual service planning, risk reporting and other FET planning and performance processes. ▪ Support the preparation of reports, briefing notes, presentations and returns for the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team, WWETB Board, SOLAS, DFHERIS and other relevant bodies. ▪ Maintain forward planners and reporting calendars for key FET submissions, meetings and governance requirements. ▪ Liaise with FET managers and relevant HR, Finance, Corporate Services, Quality and Estates colleagues on behalf of the Directorate. ▪ Assist with administrative arrangements for stakeholder meetings, events, consultations and visits. ▪ Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to staffing, learner, financial, governance and strategic matters. ▪ Undertake other administrative/secretarial duties appropriate to the Grade III role, as assigned by the FET Director. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him / her from time to time by the CE and to contribute to the development of the post while in the role. 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 Clerical Officer 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. ▪ Have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role. Competencies will be informed by best practice Public Appointment Service competency frameworks for the Irish Public Service. ▪ Have obtained at least Grade D3 in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (higher, ordinary, applied or vocational programmes) or equivalent or have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being of a comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher or have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise. ▪ Be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard. ▪ Be at least 17 years of age on or before the date of the advertisement of the recruitment competition. Desirable Requirements The following outlines the desirable requirements for candidates applying for the Clerical Officer position and may be used to facilitate shortlisting; ▪ A qualification at Level 6 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications. ▪ Experience providing administrative support to senior management or a leadership team. ▪ Experience coordinating meetings and preparing agendas, minutes, decision records and action trackers. ▪ Experience maintaining confidential records and structured administrative tracking systems. ▪ Experience collating information for reports, governance processes, formal returns or management briefings. ▪ Experience working in the public, education or Further Education and Training sector. Person Specification ▪ Demonstrate strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines in a dynamic environment. ▪ Demonstrate a high standard of written communication, accuracy and attention to detail. ▪ Demonstrate competence in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams, and an ability to learn and use new systems. ▪ Demonstrate an ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality. ▪ Demonstrate an ability to work both independently and collaboratively with senior managers and colleagues. ▪ Curious and inquisitive with a willingness to learn ▪ Ability to work under pressure ▪ Self-motivating, flexible and results focussed ▪ Ability to prioritise and manage work in a dynamic and fast paced environment ▪ Proven record as a team player ▪ Goal oriented in a manner that ensures work is comprehensively complete 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
School Transport Escort
Key Duties/Responsibilities of the Job/ (KARs): • Ensure that s/he is on the school transport at the time of the pick-up and set down. • Is responsible for the safety of children when opening and closing doors prior to “stop” and “move off”. • Observe confidentiality in all aspects of work • Assist children to board and alight safely from the school transport. • Ensure that all children are seated with appropriate straps and harnesses where provided. • Supervise the children travelling on the school transport and to and from the school transport into and out of the School/classrooms. • Maintain a good working relationship with the driver of the school transport. • Observe confidentiality in all aspects of work. • Be aware of particular disabilities of children on the school transport and be briefed by the School Principal on how to deal with same i.e. epilepsy etc. • Perform any other duties relevant to the position of escort which may be assigned by the School Principal from time to time. • Not leave the school transport unless under exceptional circumstances • Ensure that his/her position on the school transport is where maximum control of the children is achieved. • Report all concerns to the School Principal and/or Class Teacher. • Carry out any other duties appropriate to the grade which may be assigned from time to time. Escorts are expected to comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to school principal. Escorts are expected to attend relevant training courses as identified and agreed by School Principal and carry out any other duties as required suitable with the post. Essential Requirements: • Punctual, reliable and trustworthy • Good organisational and time management skills • Flexible with the ability to deal with unexpected events and changing work activities • Willingness to work outside normal hours as required • Experience and understanding of Health and Safety Desirable Requirements: • Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school team • Good interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to act on own initiative • First Aid/Manual Handling qualification • Experience of working in a similar position and/or with children Key Competencies: Team Work: • Show respect for colleagues and co-workers • Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school team • Offers own ideas and perspectives • Understands own role in the team, making every effort to play his/her part Customer Service and Communication Skills: • Actively listens to others understanding their perspectives/requirements/needs • Communicates clearly and concisely when speaking and in writing • Ability to follow instructions • Good interpersonal and communication skills Delivery of Results: • Completes work in a timely manner • Adapts quickly to new ways of doing things • Punctual, reliable and trustworthy Drive & Commitment to MSL ETB and Public Service Values: • Consistently strives to perform at a high level and deliver a quality service • Is thorough and conscientious, even if work is routine • Demonstrates resilience in the face of significant demands and challenges • Ensures that the learner is at the heart of all services provided • Is personally honest and trustworthy • Acts with integrity and supports this in others