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Job Description: Occupational Therapist (Basic Grade) Position Overview: We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide assessment and intervention services to children aged 1 to 18 years. This role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities. Job Title: Occupational Therapist (Basic Grade) Location: Clare Crusaders Children’s Clinic, Barefield, Ennis, Co. Clare For informal inquiries, Contact Fiona Norton at 065 6896015, Email: receptionclarecrusaders@gmail.com Essential Criteria: This is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with additional needs in a supportive and collaborative environment.
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 🛑
Experienced Barber / Hairstylist
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU, NEW JOB FANCY A CHANGE FOR 2026? Busy Barber Shop in New Ross, Co. Wexford is seeking an experienced Barber / Hairstylist FULL TIME, PART TIME OR RENT A CHAIR AND BE SELF EMPLOYED! Location: New Ross, Co. Wexford Free parking, Relaxed, homely atmosphere! If interested, please call 086-8455977 to discuss further.
Shop Assistant
About SVP SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of volunteers and employees, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP is an equal opportunity employer committed to treating all individuals with dignity and respect. We are dedicated to protecting everyone we encounter from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, and exploitation, in accordance with Irish equality legislation. All employees are expected to adhere to SVP's Dignity & Respect and Safeguarding policies, including those pertaining to children and vulnerable adults. The founder of the Society, Blessed Frederick Ozanam, was a devout Christian and his legacy of spirituality remains a key element of the make-up of every Conference within the Society. It is normal practice within the Society that prayers are said at the beginning and end of Conference meetings or at other meetings where members are in attendance as this underpins the ethos of the Society. You are not required to take part. Purpose of the Role To provide support and assist the Manager in the operation of running Vincent’s shops in a manner which reflects SVP’s high retail standards and maintains the professionalism and profile of the Society in all areas of operation. Guidance and Authority The post holder is expected to operate with considerable autonomy, referring matters to their line manager when significant resistance is encountered in implementing good practices or policies, when actions may place stakeholders such as children, vulnerable adults, scheme participants, volunteers, or the Society's reputation at risk, or when decisions could substantially impact the workload of others. Principle Accountabilities The role holder will be responsible for: Business Development • Effective Resourcing (Staff/Volunteers & Stock) • Engage with shop customers to encourage volunteer recruitment. • Sustain Substantial Donations • Replenish donation bags with SVP-branded bags and thank-you cards. • Review Daily Shop Operations • Ensure compliance with Shop Policies and Procedures Folder. • Recommend changes to improve customer care, retail standards, financial control, H&S, and staffing. • Maximise Financial Contribution • Price garments for maximum yield based on guidelines. • Deliver outstanding customer experience every visit. • Minimise in-store costs (e.g., waste, utilities). Customer Service • Promote Sales Through Service Culture • Build two-way relationships with regular customers. • Gather feedback via surveys, focus groups, and events. • Promote thank-you cards and loyalty cards. • Enforce a consistent "meet and greet" policy. • Encourage Regular Self-Assessment • Use Vincent’s Retail checklist to assess atmosphere, displays, and after-sales service. • Maintain shop cleanliness and order. • Manage Customer Complaints • Investigate and attempt resolution where possible. • Refer unresolved complaints to the Regional Retail Manager. Team Satisfaction • Foster a Positive Work Environment • Ensure all staff/volunteers are free from intimidation, harassment, or discrimination. • Provide work aligned with individuals' skills and motivations. Compliance • Cash Handling & Reporting • Complete the Cash Reporting Sheet daily. • Policy Adherence • Follow all SVP and Retail policies and procedures (provided in the shop’s folder). • Raise compliance concerns to the Regional Retail Manager. • Health & Safety Compliance • Promote and ensure adherence to Health & Safety best practices and legislation. • Cash & Stock Control • Address non-compliance through agreed action plans. • Report non-compliance immediately to the Regional Manager. • Operational Risk Reassessment • Reevaluate risks in response to economic, legal, or procedural changes. • Collaborate with management or relevant departments to address issues. Challenges There are a number of challenges in this role, largely determined by the scale, complexity, voluntary nature and high levels of local autonomy with the Society. • Acceptance of the dynamic of a complex, national, membership organisation and an understanding of how this both contributes to and constrains the work. • Influencing others not under direct authority. Other Information In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, the job holder may be required from time to time to perform other duties as deemed reasonable and necessary by the employer. The job holder may also be required from time to time to work or attend training/meetings at another location. As much notice as is reasonably practicable will be given of any such requirement/change. Employees are responsible for notifying their manager in writing of any statutory rest period or break to which they are entitled to and were not able to avail of on a particular occasion and the reason for not availing of such rest period or break within one week. The Society is committed to the Right to Disconnect Code of Practice which applies to all employees irrespective of where they work, be that office, service, home or other remote location, or their working pattern, either core, shift, or flexible hours. Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required Qualifications • Job holder should ideally be educated to leaving certificate standard Experience • At least 2 years retail experience ideally some of which will have been gained in the community/voluntary sector. Knowledge • Knowledge of the Society and of its mission and values. • Commercially aware Skills • Experience of working in a customer facing environment, be motivated, have excellent customer care skills, be a confident communicator and have a passion for helping people. • Excellent organisation skills • A positive outlook with resilience and persistence in the face of barriers and setbacks. • An ability to display empathy, patience and a well-developed sense of humour. • A keen eye for visual merchandising and display • Self-motivated and take pride and satisfaction in your own work • Outgoing and energetic and enjoy working on your own and as part of your wider team • Excellent numerical skills • Willingness to work in a flexible manner and provide cover for the Shop Manager when required The person must also demonstrate the following personal attributes: • Be honest and trustworthy • Be respectful • Be flexible • Demonstrate sound work ethics • Confidentiality • Other Salary: €6,406.40 per annum
Experienced Dog Groomer
Petmania Grooming Studios is currently the largest and most successful grooming business in the country and boasts some of the most talented and committed Groomers available. We run busy energetic grooming studios where you will be expected to not only groom our canine customers to a very high standard, but treat our human customers with the same level of customer service you would like to receive yourself. We are currently recruiting for full and part time Groomers for our Westport Store! The successful candidates will join the experienced grooming team in their local store, and take part in all grooming activities including; If you would like to join this team, you must hold a QQI level 5, iPET Network Level 3 Diploma or City and Guilds in Grooming and have at least 1 year’s practical experience in a grooming role.
Dog Groomers and Groomers Assistants
Petmania Grooming Studios is currently the largest and most successful grooming business in the country and boasts some of the most talented and committed Groomers available. We run busy energetic grooming studios where you will be expected to not only groom our canine customers to a very high standard, but treat our human customers with the same level of customer service you would like to receive yourself. The successful candidates will join the experienced grooming team in their local store, and take part in all grooming activities including; If you would like to join this team, you must hold a QQI level 5, iPET Network Level 3 Diploma or City and Guilds in Grooming and have at least 1 year’s practical experience in a grooming role.
Dog Groomers and Groomers Assistants
Petmania Grooming Studios is currently the largest and most successful grooming business in the country and boasts some of the most talented and committed Groomers available. We run busy energetic grooming studios where you will be expected to not only groom our canine customers to a very high standard, but treat our human customers with the same level of customer service you would like to receive yourself. The successful candidates will join the experienced grooming team in their local store, and take part in all grooming activities including; If you would like to join this team, you must hold a QQI level 5, iPET Network Level 3 Diploma or City and Guilds in Grooming and have at least 1 year’s practical experience in a grooming role.
Experienced Dog Groomers and Groomers Assistants
Petmania Grooming Studios is currently the largest and most successful grooming business in the country and boasts some of the most talented and committed Groomers available. We run busy energetic grooming studios where you will be expected to not only groom our canine customers to a very high standard, but treat our human customers with the same level of customer service you would like to receive yourself. We are currently recruiting for full and part time Groomers and Groomers Assistants for our Athlone Store! The successful candidates will join the experienced grooming team in their local store, and take part in all grooming activities including; If you would like to join this team, you must hold a QQI level 5, iPET Network Level 3 Diploma or City and Guilds in Grooming and have at least 1 year’s practical experience in a grooming role.
Data Support Officer
The Role Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. The VPRI and Director of Research Development are seeking to appoint a Data Support Officer to support the MU Futures Hub Manager in tracking the activities within Hub’s remit and more broadly capturing, reporting and visualising the research data and metrics related to the Hubs required outputs (e.g. reporting the number research funding proposals submitted & awarded with non-academic partners; reporting number of MU and non-academic partner affiliated publications and other research outputs). The role will report to the MU Futures Hub Manager. Principal Duties • Manage the development, set up and implementation of the MU Futures Hub Data dashboard, troubleshoot and resolve all queries for Maynooth University’s research community related to the hub’s data. • Liaise regularly with all source data stakeholders to ensure the accurate integration of data including external and internal stakeholders. • Support the ongoing development and implementation of impact data gathering in line with HEA compliance requirements. • Ensuring data quality by designing and performing system checks on an ongoing basis. • Provision of data for all reports to meet reporting requirements. • Any other related duties or projects, as assigned by the Manager of the MU Futures Hub. The Ideal Candidate Will HaveEssential • A third level degree or equivalent years of professional experience; • At least 2 years’ experience involving managing data and/or data systems. • Experience in problem solving and efficient resolution of issues. • Experience of research metric reporting. • Experience of working as part of a team on projects with multiple stakeholders. • An understanding of best practice in data management, open access policies, research dissemination; • Strong interpersonal and communicative skills, both written and oral; • High level of administrative, organisational ability with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail; • Ability to adapt and maintain high level of professionalism when working under pressure; • Demonstrable ability in managing competing priorities, meeting demanding deadlines and managing workload in an often-complex environment; • Demonstrates self-motivation, flexibility and adaptability; • Strong IT skills (incl. MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel). Desirable • A Master’s degree or PhD, other postgraduate or professional qualification; • Experience working in with a Research Information System in a HEI Research Office environment; • A good knowledge of University structures, academic procedures and research environment; Research Development Office The Research Development Office (RDO) provides an important administrative support to the Research Community at Maynooth University. It is the main office responsible for implementing the research strategy as outlined in the Maynooth University Strategic Plan. The RDO’s remit includes: assistance to faculty in locating, securing and managing funding for research; financial management, reporting and compliance of active research awards; management of the Research Information System (RIS); development and implementation of research-related policies; provision of research- related information, communications / publicity; coordination of institutional bids for large-scale funding; coordination of University Research Ethics Committees; development and promotion of research culture and other miscellaneous research- related activities and projects. The University Maynooth University is a very distinctive university, a collegial institution focused on science and engineering, humanities, and social sciences, and equally committed to research, teaching and community engagement. Located in Ireland’s only university town, its distinctive features and character owe much to its unique history and heritage. It provides a high-quality educational experience to over 17,000 students on a campus with 18th century roots and 21st century dynamism. Maynooth University is a place of lively contrasts – a modern institution, dynamic, rapidly-growing, research-led and engaged, yet grounded in historic academic strengths and scholarly traditions. We offer a range of programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level in the humanities, science and engineering and social sciences, including business, law and education, along with a range of international programmes and partnerships. The strategic trajectory and accomplishments of Maynooth University, since its establishment as an autonomous public university, are exceptional and a source of great pride to the university community, staff, students and alumni. Maynooth University ranked in the top 90 global Times Higher Education (THE) Young University rankings in 2024. Maynooth University’s growing global reputation is based on the originality, quality, importance and impact of its research and scholarship, commitment to teaching and learning, the quality of academic programmes, and its leadership in widening participation in higher education. The sources of success are the dedication of its staff and the energy and engagement of its students. Maynooth University’s Values Our values define who we are, what we believe in and how we act as a community. They underpin our future success and guide our expectations of ourselves and each other. Our values apply to everyone in the University community: • Integrity • Collegiality • Responsibility • Freedom of expression • Ambition Terms and Conditions Tenure This a part-time (0.5 FTE), temporary post, of 30 months duration. The contract cannot exceed 31/12/2028. Salary Administrative Officer II: €46,418 – €53,780 pro rata, p.a. (1–4 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Hours of Work A 35-hour working week is in operation in respect of full-time positions (pro-rated for part-time positions). This can be reviewed or adjusted from time to time through national agreements. Location The place of work is the campus of Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.
Achill Outdoor ETC Seasonal Instructors
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons, to create a panel for the following part-time Outdoor Activity Instructor opportunities, which may arise in the 2026 season. OUTDOOR ACTIVITY INSTRUCTORS in the following activity areas: Surfing, Kayaking/Canoeing, Windsurfing, Sailing, Hillwalking, Rock Climbing, Orienteering, Geography/ Ecology/ Field Studies, Coasteering, Archery Stand up Paddleboarding Driving Licence desirable but not essential. ESSENTIAL : The Leaving Certificate or equivalent will be the minimum requirement, Two National Governing Body Instructor qualifications and evidence of current membership of relevant National Governing Bodies, Current Rescue and Emergency Care Certificate (Level III), Current Beach Lifeguard or Beach Safety Award essential for Surf Level 1 Award. DESIRABLE: Knowledge of Geography/Ecology field techniques A working knowledge of the Irish language.
