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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 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
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 🛑
Lifeguard/leisure Attendant
** Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application ** Job Summary The post holder will provide customer service support to individual and group patrons of the Leisure Centre, to help ensure visitor comfort, safety and enjoyment. This includes, lifeguarding, cleaning and upkeep of facilities. Hours of work Various hours of work - Full Time/Part Time. Duration of appointment Permanent Work pattern Various hours available to include, full-time and part-time. Kilkeel Leisure Centres is open seven days a week with opening hours ranging from 6.30am – 9pm. Working patterns will include including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays. Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Work location Kilkeel Leisure Centre. A reserve list will be compiled for future permanent, temporary, full time, part time and casual posts for Lifeguard / Leisure Attendant or another similar vacancy across the Council District. Salary Scale 3, SCP 7 - 8 £27,274 - £27,709 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked) plus, where applicable, depending on working pattern, a 10% shift allowance, or a weekend or evening enhancements may apply.
Health And Fitness Instructor/coach
**Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application** Job Summary The postholder will provide customer service support to individual and group patrons of the Leisure Centre and other Recreational Facilities to help ensure visitor comfort, safety and enjoyment. This includes fitness instruction, gym supervision, fitness class coaching and cleaning and upkeep of facilities and equipment as required. Hours of work Various hours of work. Full Time/Part Time. Duration of Appointment Permanent Work Pattern Various hours available to include, full-time and part-time. Kilkeel Leisure Centre is open seven days a week with opening hours ranging from 6.30am – 9pm. Working patterns will include including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays. Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Location Kilkeel Leisure Centre Salary Scale 5, SCP 14-19, £30,515 - £33,119 per annum based 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked) plus, where applicable, depending on working pattern, a 10% shift allowance, or a weekend or evening enhancements may apply.
Counter Sales Assistant
About the Role McKeevers Chemists is looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and customer-focused Counter Sales Assistant to join our team in Rostrevor on a part-time basis. As the first point of contact for our customers, you will provide outstanding customer service while supporting the day-to-day running of the shop. You'll help customers find the products they need, maintain attractive shop displays, replenish stock, and work closely with the pharmacy team to ensure a welcoming and efficient shopping experience. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, has a positive attitude, and is looking for a rewarding position in a busy pharmacy environment. Key Responsibilities:
Associate Dentist
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Dentist to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team in Newtownards on a part-time basis working Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. There is an established list available which includes a number of private patients. Denplan is offered at this practice. We pride ourselves on offering an excellent quality of care and service to our patients. Our practices are equipped with Digital X-Rays, Software of Excellence Practice Management Software and Rotary Endodontics. Benefits
Support Administrator
The successful candidate will be required to provide a comprehensive administrative support service to the Assistant Director of Student Services & Marketing and to ensure that confidentially of all communications is maintained. This is a part time permanent position within the College. Closing date for applications is Friday 11th September 2026 at 12noon. Please note all correspondance will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more.
IT Technical Officer
As a member of the ICT Support services team, the post-holder will provide a range of high quality responsive ICT Support, delivering an excellent customer focused service via the helpdesk or direct engagement to students and staff throughout the College’s Educational, and Business Sections both onsite and remotely, to advise, guide and resolve issues. The Post Holder will maintain Endpoints and associated Software and Peripherals for their Identified areas. The Post holder will work as part of an IT Services Team in the Support and Monitoring of allocated ICT Systems and Services College wide. This is a part time temporary position within the College until August 2027. Closing date for applications is Friday 11th September 2026 at 12noon. Please note all correspondance will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more.
Dispensary Assistant
Join Our Team as a Dispensary Assistant! 💊 Are you ready to step into a role where every interaction makes a difference? McKeevers Chemists, Newry, is on the lookout for dynamic and dedicated Dispensary Assistants to join our team! Dispensary Assistant – Full-Time and Part-Time positions available Why McKeevers Chemists? 💊 Prescribing Positivity: Be part of a pharmacy that believes in the power of positive healthcare experiences. 🤝 Team Collaboration: Join a supportive team where your contribution is celebrated, and collaboration is key. 🌐 Community Impact: Be part of a pharmacy deeply rooted in the community, where your work directly impacts the well-being of our neighbours. What You'll Do: 📦 Assist in dispensing medications with precision and care- accepting prescriptions for filing, gathering and processing labels using IT systems 🌟 Customer Care: Provide top-notch service, creating a welcoming environment for our valued customers- informing customers on all health and associated products including over the counter medication, minor ailments and services offered by the Pharmacy. 🤝 Provide exceptional customer service and support- Handling telephone enquiries and giving advice while referring callers to the pharmacist when necessary. 🌟 Collaborate with pharmacists to ensure a seamless workflow 🧴 Maintain a clean and organised dispensary environment- operating efficient stock control to include ordering and rotation of goods. 💸Till operation and money handling. What We're Looking For: 👩⚕️ Enthusiastic Dispensary Assistants. ⌚️Fully flexible to work a variable rota between Monday – Sunday (Weekend shifts in accordance with branch rota).. 🔄 Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills. 📚 Previous experience is desirable but not essential if you are willing to learn and are passionate about ongoing learning and development. 💡 A team player with excellent communication skills. Perks: 💼 Competitive salary. 🥼 Free Uniforms upon joining 📈 Opportunities for professional growth and development. ✉️ Company pension 🎁 Staff discount instore Don't miss this chance to be an integral part of McKeevers Chemists mission to deliver exceptional care to our community! 🌟 *McKeevers Chemists is an Equal Opportunities Employer
