Jobs in Galway
Sort by: relevance | dateMystery 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 🛑
Staff Nurse/enhanced Nurse
CORLANN –WEST REGION POSTS: STAFF NURSE/*ENHANCED NURSE BEO ADULT SERVICES (Knocknacarra Co. Galway) Ref: 98570 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. DESCRIPTION AND VISION OF SERVICES Corlann – West Region provide a community based, person centred service focusing on the needs and abilities of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of Corlann is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community, in line with best practice both nationally and internationally. Working in partnership with each person supported by Corlann, we aim to create opportunities for people supported by Corlann to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends. We are committed to supporting people to live a life of their choosing, and the provision of quality services to meet the needs of the people we support. BEO (Building Empowerment and Opportunities) Services in Galway city and Knocknacarra is a community-based service. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community. Our focus is to form a relationship/partnership with each individual and their family to support people to be valued citizens in their local community and to have ordinary life experiences. Beo Adult Services provide a range of community-based servicesincluding day, residential, respite, community outreach, family support and a range of multidisciplinary support services. People are supported in day centres, supported employment, social and micro enterprises, training and education and these can be in groups or individualised. People are supported in residential settings in their own homes in the community individually and in groups. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our services to have valued social roles in their communities and to form friendships. We wish to recruit innovative, creative and motivated people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision as part of a team. We are looking for people who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individuals they supportand are open to change. Location: Beo Adult Services (Knocknacarra Co Galway). Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services or in an individual’s own home. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Beo services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: Staff Nurses and Enhanced Staff Nurses fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for adults supported by the service in all aspects of their lives, focusing on each individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Staff Nurse and Enhanced Staff Nurse will assist people with the development of person-centred plans and critically, will support people to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and encourage positive risk taking in leading to informed choices. Reporting/Responsible to: Team Leader/Team Manager Qualifications & Experience: Candidates must have - · A current Live Register Certificate from the NMBI (An Bord Altranais) RNID qualification is essential, candidates who hold a RGN or RPN qualification may also be considered if they have experience of working in Intellectual Disability. · A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads is an essential requirement. · Experience of working with people with an intellectual disability/autism/complex needs is desirable, however, induction and training will be provided. · Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post and proficiency in I.T. skills. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: · Leadership and networking skills - Staff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the people who use the service. · Good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to support goal setting and following through to the achievement of outcomes · Creativity, initiative, self-motivation, flexibility and good judgement · Commitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy Excellent listening skills, patience and a sense of humour Working Hours: A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Staff Nurse / Enhanced Nurse appointments within the Beo Service location may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. To view full job description please see attached. Informal enquiries for this post to Bridget Carroll (Service Co-ordinator) or Sinéad O’Kane (Area Manager) on 091-721477 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, Tuesday 9th June 2026 Interview date is scheduled for June 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer INDW
Support Worker
CORLANN –WEST REGION POSTS: SUPPORT WORKERS (Care Assistant grade) BEO ADULT SERVICES ( KNOCKNACARRA CO. GALWAY) Ref: 98569 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Locum Support Worker roles are also available. DESCRIPTION AND VISION OF SERVICES Corlann – West Region provide a community based, person centred service focusing on the needs and abilities of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community, in line with best practice both nationally and internationally. Working in partnership with each person supported by services, we aim to create opportunities for people supported by services to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends. We are committed to supporting people to live a life of their choosing. BEO (Building Empowerment and Opportunities) Services in Galway city and Knocknacarra is a community-based service. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community. Our focus is to form a relationship/partnership with each individual and their family to support people to be valued citizens in their local community and to have ordinary life experiences. BEO Adult Services provide a range of community-based servicesincluding day, residential, respite, community outreach, family support and a range of multidisciplinary support services. People are supported in day centres, supported employment, social and micro enterprises, training and education and these can be in groups or individualised. People are supported in residential settings in their own homes in the community individually and in groups. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our services to have valued social roles in their communities and to form friendships. We wish to recruit innovative, creative and motivated people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision as part of a team. We are looking for people who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individuals they supportand are open to change. Location: Beo Adult Services (Knocknacarra Co Galway). Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Beo services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: The Support Worker role is to support the person in all aspects of daily living focusing on the individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Support Worker will assist people with the achievement of personal outcomes and in participating in the ordinary everyday life of the community through inclusive and creative thinking. The Support Worker is also responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, household tasks, personal and intimate care and other related aspects of physical well-being. Reporting/Responsible to: Social Care Worker/Staff Nurse/Team Leader/Team Manager depending on location. Qualifications, Experience & Skills: Ø Candidates must have a good general education. A recognised qualification in the field of intellectual disability or a FETAC level 5 course is an advantage. A QQI Level 5 or higher is desirable. Ø A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads is an essential requirement. Ø Experience of working with people with an intellectual disability/autism/complex needs is desirable, however, induction and training will be provided. Ø Flexibility, team-working skills, patience and a sense of humour. Ø Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post and proficiency in I.T. skills. Working Hours: · 78 hours per fortnight All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidates may be required to work to accommodate an integrated day service, with weekend work, some split duty hours, public holidays, evening/night duty and sleep-ins to meet service needs. Corlann model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures quality and person centred planning system requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each person supported. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Remuneration: Department of Health salary scales apply as at 01/02/2026: €34,536 x 11 increments - €47,152 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A Long Service Increment €47,954 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, sleep-ins and night-duty when worked. Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Tenure: These posts are permanent full time & temporary full time, all posts are pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Support Worker appointments within the Beo Adult Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. To view full job description please see attached. Informal enquiries for this post to: Bridget Carroll (Service Co-ordinator) or Sinéad O’Kane (Area Manager) on 091-721477 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, Tuesday 9th June 2026 Interviews will be held in June 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer
Retail Assistant
Hourly Rate: €15.40 per hour At Holland & Barrett we're more than just a retailer – we're ambassadors for health and wellness. Every day our Retail Assistants inspire customers to live healthier, happier lives. If you're passionate about people, curious about wellbeing, and love creating great experiences, this is the role for you. What you'll do: Holland and Barrett is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. We understand that when our colleagues are listened to, respected and valued for who they are, we build an organisation with belonging at its heart – making health and wellness a way of life for everyone.
Domestic
CORLANN - WEST REGION PERMANENT PART-TIME HOUSEHOLD/DOMESTIC REA SERVICES, LOUGHREA, CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 98325 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Household/ Domestic Staff appointments for Rea Services may be made over the next 6 months. Location: Rea Services provides a combination of day and community based services to adults with varying support needs, based on personal outcome measures. Our services are all in small community houses, where we aim to create opportunities for the people we support to be valued citizens in their communities and to have everyday life experiences. Our focus is to form a partnership with the people we support and their families to ensure each individual live their best life. We wish to recruit innovative, creative, visionary person who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision. Candidates need to be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individual’s they support on a daily basis. Reports/Responsible To: Team Leader/ Service Coordinator Qualifications/Experience/Skills: Working Hours: 60 hours per fortnight based on a 7 day duty roster. Contract allocation will be based on service needs and candidate availability. The normal working hours will be Monday – Friday but may involve weekend or evening work if required to meet service needs. Corlann model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum, i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Remuneration: Department of Health Domestic Salary Scale (01/02/2026) - €35,082 x 8 increments - €41,283 pro rata per annum. Tenure: This post is permanent, part time and pensionable basis. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to this post. Full Job Description attached. Informal enquiries for this post to: Informal enquiries to Valerie O Loughlin, Area Manager on 087-7149619 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is Monday the 8th of June at 5pm Interview date to be decided Corlann is an equal opportunities employer
Enhanced/staff Nurse
CORLANN – WEST REGION POSTS OF: PERMANENT FULL -TIME STAFF NURSE/*ENHANCED NURSE REA SERVICES, LOUGHREA, CO. GALWAY REF: 98326 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Staff Nurse/Enhanced Nurse appointments within the REA Services may be made over the next 6 months. Location: REA service is a developing community-based day and residential service in East Galway environs. We provide individualised services, centre-based and community-based day and residential service to adults with high support needs, based on personal outcome measures. We strive to provide an excellent service, integrating the community as much as possible into the daily lives of the people supported by the services. The Role: To provide clinical nursing skills in supporting people with intellectual disabilities in achieving optimum level of independence. To exhibit and maintain the highest quality of nursing practice and apply their skills to ensure the physical, social, emotional needs of the people supported by the services in their care are addressed at all times. Be responsible for the provision of nursing care and be an informed resource for educating support workers and family members, which shall benefit people supported by the services. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/Service Co-ordinator/Area Manager. Works With: The people supported by the services and their families and carers/Team Leader and other managers /Multidisciplinary staff Qualifications: A current Live Register Certificate with the NMBI (An Bord Altranais), RNID qualification is highly desirable. A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads and use of your own car is an essential requirement. Experience: Candidates must have a level of experience sufficient to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post together with an appreciation of the needs of persons with an intellectual disability. Experience of working with people with challenging behaviour is an advantage. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: · Good judgement, discretion and confidentiality · The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms, to communicate appropriately with the people we support and sensitively with family members. · Creative problem solving skills · The ability to work independently and seek support from interdisciplinary colleagues as appropriate. · Patience, flexibility, creativity and eagerness to become involved in a range of activities. · Ability to educate other staff and family members in positive health promotion needs · The successful candidate will be required to co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy, participate in person-centred planning, reviews, team meetings, attend and participate in training courses, and be an active member of the team. Working Hours: 1x Permanent Full-Time - 75 hours per fortnight. All posts are based on a 14 day/night duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to be completely flexible and will be required to work days, evenings, weekends, public holidays, night duty and programme hours to meet service needs. The enhanced nurse may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the position and within their scope of practice including deputising for the Team Leader in their absence. The post holder will provide advice and clinical support to work colleagues at evenings and weekends throughout the REA Services. Corlann’s model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 24 days per annum pro rata. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5- and 10-years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Staff Nurse - € 37,788 x 11 increments - € 54,412 pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment € 56,032 per annum is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *Enhanced Nurse – € 44,811 x 7 increments - € 56,200 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Long Service Increment € 57,846 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *As per HSE HR Circular 022/2019 – Nursing and Midwifery - the Enhanced Nurse / Midwife Practice Contract https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/hr-circulars/hr-circular-022-2019-re-enhanced-nurse-midwife-contract.pdf ; once a staff nurse reaches point 4 on the Staff Nurse salary scale, they become eligible to apply for the role of Enhanced Nurse. Any Staff Nurse who wishes to avail of the Enhanced Nurse role will have to submit an application and also meet the qualifying criteria. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous relevant nursing service and where applicable will be placed on the enhanced staff nurse scale. Tenure: The post temporary, full-time and pensionable linked on a specific purpose basis to a permanent staff members leave. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Full job description attached. Informal enquiries for this post to: Informal enquiries to Valerie O Loughlin, Area Manager on 087-7149619 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is Monday the 8th of June at 5pm Interview date to be decided Corlann is an equal opportunities employer
P Clinical Placement Co-ordinator
P3335 - Clinical Placement Co-Ordinator Description ***CV's not accepted for this campaign*** Digital Form Only Grade Code: 241Y County: Galway Hse Area: HSE West and North West Region Staff Category: Nursing & Midwifery Contract Type: Permanent, Part-time (18.75 hours) Internal/External: External Proposed Interview Dates: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances Informal Enquiries: Anne Marie Culkin: (ADOM) – annemarie.culkin@hse.ie Deirdre Naughton: Director of Midwifery – deirdrep.naughton@hse.ie Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, Co Galway. Closing Date: Friday 5th of June 2026 @ 10.00 am Location of Post: Portiuncula University Hospital, HSE West & North West. There is currently 1 permanent part-time vacancy available in Portiuncula University Hospital. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Clinical Placement Co-Ordinator from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Purpose of the Post: The post holder will guide and support midwifery students and staff in assigned clinical areas to ensure that the clinical placement meets the requirements of the education programme with regard to planned experiences and learning outcomes. The remit of the post includes: · Co-ordination of practice placements to include teaching, competency assessment and monitoring to ensure that midwifery programme requirements are met according to Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland - NMBI) · The provision of support to students · Education and support of preceptors and midwifery staff in all learning environments within Portiuncula University Hospital Ballinasloe regarding student programmes · Audit and support of the practice learning environment · Participate in Midwifery practice development initiatives as a member of the Midwifery practice development team Please ensure you read the instructions for the completion of the digital Form and complete all areas, in full. Failure to complete all areas will result in you not being brought forward to the interview stage of the selection process. For Eligibility Criteria and further information on this post, please view the attached job specification below. Attachments See below
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Paediatric Diabetes
***CV's not accepted for this campaign*** Digital Form Only Grade Code: 2626 County: Galway Hse Area: HSE West and North West Region Staff Category: Nursing & Midwifery Contract Type: Permanent, Wholetime Internal/External: External Proposed Interview Dates: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances Informal Enquiries: Carly Smith (ADON for NPDU and Paediatric Services): West North West Health Care Group Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, Co Galway. Email: Carlyl.smith@hse.ie Closing Date: Thursday 4th of June 2026 @ 10.00 am Location of Post: Portiuncula University Hospital, HSE West & North West. There is currently 1 permanent whole-time vacancy available in Paediatric Diabetes. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Paediatric Diabetes from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Purpose of the Post: The purpose of this post is to deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008. The paediatric unit is a 23 bedded unit and provides specialist paediatric services to babies, children and adolescents under 16 years of age. This includes medical, surgical and shared care services. The Paediatric Diabetic service in PUH Multidisciplinary team consists of the following disciplines of staff: · Consultant Paediatrician (visiting) · ANP · Dietician PUH is identified in the Paediatric model of care as a centre of excellence, providing the initiation of insulin pump therapy. There are currently 85 children with Type 1 Diabetes attending PUH. The service continues to display tangible benefits to the children of the North West with Type 1 diabetes. The Paediatric Diabetes team at PUH provide a Regional Service in the West to new and existing type 1 and type 2 children with diabetes. The post requires a CNS (Paediatric Diabetes) with the scope of practice that represents the diversity of diabetes care for children, young person’s up to their 16th birthday and their family. The post holder is responsible for the safe, effective care, evidenced based care to patients with diabetes. This involves the direct liaison with the patient and family in the provision of education and to assist in their safe management. This includes frequent telephone contact, continuous education with regard to insulin adjustment and illness management, detection and prevention of hypoglycaemia and diabetic ketoacidosis. The aim is to provide a sound knowledge base at the time of diagnosis, based on a thorough need’s assessment, and to build on this thereafter, providing the support and education to enable the child and family to make informed healthcare decisions. · The CNS pathway will facilitate the post holder to be supported to professionally and clinically develop the skills and knowledge required to achieve the competencies of the CNS role. · The CNS post holder will be enabled to deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008. Caseload · The CNS will focus initially on the following service user groups: Paediatric Diabetes patients · The CNS clinical role is based on the core concepts and associated competencies for the CNS (adapted from NCNM 4th edition 2008) The concepts are: · Clinical Focus (Direct and Indirect Care) · Service user/Service User Advocacy · Education and Training · Audit and Research · Consultancy (including leadership in clinical practice) Please ensure you read the instructions for the completion of the digital Form and complete all areas, in full. Failure to complete all areas will result in you not being brought forward to the interview stage of the selection process. For Eligibility Criteria and further information on this post, please view the attached job specification below. Attachments See below
Sales Assistant
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 2,600 shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. Maxi Zoo Ireland are currently recruiting for a Part Time Sales Assistant for our Galway store. Why join us?
Retained Fire Fighter
The Competition Galway County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent and fixed-term contract vacancies for the position of Retained Fire Fighter for Galway County Council shall be drawn. The employment is part-time and pensionable. Fire Service - Role Galway County Council is responsible for the provision of Fire and Rescue and a Fire Prevention service to Galway City and County on a shared service basis. The employment is part-time and pensionable. Galway Fire and Rescue Service responds to all emergency calls from the public for assistance, primarily to protect life and save injury to individuals, but also to prevent and restrict damage to property. Emergency calls are not solely to fires, but to a wide variety of incidents such as road traffic accidents, machinery accidents, chemical spillages, toxic emissions and river rescues amongst others. To deliver this service to the public the Fire and Rescue Service has to develop operational plans, including the provision of adequate water supplies for firefighting; ensure that effective arrangements exist to receive emergency ‘999’ calls and mobilise resources; implement effective operational communication systems throughout the Fire and Rescue Service; enforce, promote and encourage fire safety within the County by programs of inspection and publicity; conduct effective training to develop the skills and abilities of personnel; and provide, maintain and repair its premises, vehicles, plant and equipment. Fully qualified fire-fighters are capable of using the most modern equipment, methods and techniques to undertake the full range of duties such as firefighting, rescue, attendance at road traffic accidents and other emergencies. The fire-fighter’s working life and training is geared to responding safely and effectively to emergency calls, regardless of weather conditions or the time of day or night. Every time fire-fighters are called to the scene of an emergency, they must be prepared to deploy each and every skill in which they have been trained. When they arrive at an incident as part of a team under the command of an Officer, they may individually have to absorb a great deal of information rapidly and apply the skills they have learned in conditions which will often be extremely dangerous and confusing. Despite all the training given in preparation for such incidents, however, fire-fighters will from time to time be faced with new situations where they may individually be required to provide the answers using previous experiences as a guide. Fire-fighters in an emergency situation may be wearing breathing apparatus, feeling their way through a smoke-filled building with toxic hazards, in order to affect a rescue. In order to function effectively in emergencies fire-fighters must demonstrate the following characteristics: • Courage and physical strength; • A capacity for rapid, intense and sustained effort; • An unquestioning acceptance of orders in emergency situations; • A capacity to use their own initiative when alone; • Complete and automatic familiarity with the equipment and tools of the profession (which may range up to major items of plant such as fire-fighting appliance vehicles); • A practical understanding of the basis of a wide range of subjects necessary to anticipate and overcome hazards; • Empathy with victims of emergency situations; • An ability to carry out their function in what may occasionally be emotionally difficult and harrowing circumstances. A Good Job: Working in the Fire Service is very appealing – it is action oriented, serving the community, with job satisfaction and high-level training. If you can meet the demands of a public service with a first-class reputation for dealing with all types of serious incidents, the Retained Fire Service can offer you a fulfilling and satisfying job. A Satisfying and Progressive Career: A career as a retained fire-fighter will be demanding both physically and mentally. You will be operationally 'on-call' once you have completed your recruit training and for the first year you will be on probation. You will be expected to absorb a wide range of information and to demonstrate your technical and practical skills through a series of assessments and examinations. Always Improving: Technological developments in every dimension of our lives and new hazards must be matched by improvements in fire-fighting techniques and equipment. A reasonable standard of education is desirable so that you can assimilate the technical work involved in today's service. The role of a modern fire-fighter is very challenging and rewarding and individuals are required to display determination, physical stamina and discipline in stressful situations. Fire Service - Duties Some of the Key Duties of a Retained Firefighter are: • Attend at fires and other emergencies, drills, displays and other duties at such times and for such periods as required by the County Council. Failure to respond promptly to fire or other emergency calls will be addressed through the Council’s disciplinary procedure. • When attending for Fire Brigade service, be prepared to accept the work entailed and to fulfil to the best of your ability your duty as a Firefighter in the saving of life, saving of property and the fighting of fires or other such emergencies. • Comply with Galway County Council’s Crew Management Arrangements for Retained Firefighters. If you are on standby during fires or other incidents, you shall remain at the Station and perform such duties as may be assigned by the Station Officer from time to time during the callout. • Ensure that the Fire Station is kept clean & tidy at all times. Firefighting equipment shall be kept clean, maintained properly and stowed away in a safe manner. • Adhere to and co-operate with all National and Local Agreements pertaining to the Fire Services. • Attend Training Courses as directed. • Undertake driving duties as required. • Comply with all organisational policies, procedures and legislation. • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. Qualifications for the Post Eligibility Each Candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: Shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Have attained a satisfactory level of education to enable them to perform satisfactorily as a Firefighter and to successfully undergo the appropriate training. Shall possess a valid full current Category B Driving Licence at the time of applying for the post. All newly appointed Retained Firefighters will be offered the opportunity obtain a Category C Driving Licence. Live and work within the required response travel time as outlined in the Residence criteria of this booklet. Be available and attend alerts 24 weeks in the year on a rostered-on/flexible basis. Character A Firefighter must be of good character and shall not at any time bring the County Council into disrepute. Galway County Council may make whatever enquiries it considers necessary to satisfy this condition. Employment will be subject to the provision of satisfactory references and Garda Vetting. Age Candidates shall be over the age of 18 years at the date of application. Any candidate who reaches the age of 55 years prior to appointment will cease to be eligible for appointment on the result of the competition. Retirement The normal retirement age is 55. The retirement age for a fire-fighter may be extended up to 62 years at the discretion of Galway County Council as their employer and subject to the fire-fighter successfully completing a medical examination by the Council's Medical Adviser for each year of service after Age 55. Health Successful candidates who are offered employment will be required to pass a medical examination and other tests prior to being given a contract. These tests are conducted at his/her own expense (this may subsequently be recouped on appointment). An Operational Firefighter shall: Agree to participate in the Occupational Health Scheme for Retained Firefighters in operation by Galway County Council; and At any time, if requested by the County Council, undergo such medical examination(s) by medical examiner(s) as nominated by the County Council; and Attend medical examinations in accordance with the frequency set down in the Occupational Health Scheme for Retained Firefighters An operational Firefighter is required to maintain an appropriate level of physical fitness. Medical Examination Before recruitment, a candidate must undergo such medical examination (which may include X-ray and/or other special tests) as the Council consider necessary and in line with national guidance and requirements for retained fire-fighters / Occupational Health System for Retained Fire-fighters. The medical examiners will be nominated by the Council. A candidate must comply, at their own expense, with such remedial requirements as the Council may consider necessary. Fire-fighters employed by the Council will be required to undergo regular compulsory medical examinations as set out in the Occupational Health System for Retained Fire-fighters, up to age 55 and then annually up to age 62. A Fire-fighter who is unable to satisfy the Council as to their ability to perform their duties to the necessary standard will be required to retire. Residence / Place of Work All applicants for the position of Retained Fire-Fighter must have the ability to respond to their local fire station within sufficient time of a call being sent to their alerter/pager (which the fire-fighter carries). A Retained Firefighter must live and work within a maximum of 8 minutes travel time from their assigned Retained Fire Station, to allow them to respond for the duration of their employment as a Firefighter. Whether a candidate meets the criterion for distance from the fire station in terms of required response will be ascertained based on the information provided by the candidate and verified using Google Maps, local station knowledge or other reasonable means as determined by the Chief Fire Officer. If successful in the competition, documentary evidence of both home and work addresses will be required prior to appointment as a Retained Firefighter. A Retained Firefighter must notify the County Council in writing of any subsequent changes of residence or place of employment. A change of residence or place of employment that would place a Retained Firefighter outside the prescribed distance for required response, will mean automatic termination of employment. The Council will check this both prior to appointment and at periodic intervals after appointment. Other Employment Written evidence must be provided from the firefighter’s employer as to availability prior to appointment, and the County Council in its sole discretion, shall decide as to whether the availability as so provided is acceptable. If the Firefighter's primary employer subsequently changes their conditions of employment and does not allow the Firefighter to attend fire calls / drills during working hours, employment will be terminated. Self-employed must also provide written evidence as to availability prior to appointment. Such written evidence must cover a candidate's availability for initial training and for fire and other calls, drills, training and such other duties which the Firefighter may be required by the County Council to perform. Education and Experience A candidate must have attained a suitable level of education to enable them to undergo successfully, the appropriate training, and to perform satisfactorily as a Fire-fighter. Each candidate must be able to demonstrate a proficient level of literacy and numeracy skills to allow them to fulfil the duties of the role. Candidates will be required to undertake a Literacy and Numeracy Competency Test as part of the recruitment process. Driving Licence A candidate, at the date of application, must be the holder of a full unendorsed Class 'B' Driving Licence. All newly appointed Retained Firefighters will be offered the opportunity to obtain a Category C Driving Licence. If during your employment, your licence is revoked, even temporarily, or if you receive endorsements on your licence, which may affect your duties, you are obliged to notify the Council immediately. Citizenship Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). 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 UK 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 the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. *Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. Overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. Employment Equality The post of fire-fighter is open to everyone who can meet the qualifying criteria. Galway County Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. Miscellaneous Provisions Salary This employment is part-time. Entry to the scale shall be determined having regard to Departmental Circulars. Starting pay for new entrants will be at the minimum of the scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.
