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Clann Mór Residential & Respite CLG is a community-based charity providing person-centred support to adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities across County Meath. We operate multiple residential homes and a dedicated respite service, empowering individuals to live meaningful lives within their own communities. We currently provide services in Kells, Navan, and Ashbourne. Clann Mór is a voluntary organisation, with charitable status. We are registered with HIQA. We have full time, part time and relief positions for: Community Based Support Staff (CBSS). Minimum Requirements: • QQI Level 5 qualification in Health or Social Care. • Proven experience in disability services, ideally within residential and respite settings. • Solid understanding of HIQA standards and compliance. • Full, clean driving licence with a requirement to drive as part of the role. • Energetic and motivated individual with strong work ethic, ambition, and excellent communication skills. • Flexible approach to work schedules, including availability for shift work, weekends, and overnight hours. • Highly motivated to pursue ongoing training and development, viewing CPD as a vital part of professional growth. For further information: Call 046 9022079 between the hours of 9am-5pm Tues - Friday only. How to Apply: Please send your CV and cover letter by clicking the APPLY NOW button. Don't have a current CV? Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates.
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 🛑
Health Care Assistant
Beechfield Care Group are currently looking to recruit a Health Care Assistant to assume responsibility for the care of residents at Woodlands House Nursing Home, Dillons Land, Trim Road, Navan C15 V585. We are a long-established Nursing Home Group based Dublin, Carlow, Meath, Westmeath & Kildare. Our mission is to supply the best standard of quality care to our residents. Our philosophy places the care of the resident at the heart of the nursing home. About Woodlands Woodland’s house was built in 1917 in the Georgian style and was used to serve the needs of the local Church of Ireland Clergy as a Rectory for the Canon. The building has run as a Nursing Home since the early 1980’s. At Woodlands house we believe in the privacy of our residents while catering for their specific needs, this underpins our core philosophy of caring for each resident as unique individuals. About the Role: The Health Care Assistant is a key member of the multi-disciplinary team responsible for the care of our resistant’s. The HCA helps, support and direct personal care required to maximise the independence and wellbeing of our resistant’s including looking after their physical, emotional, and cultural needs. Role Responsibilities:
Painter
The Company EZ Living Furniture was founded in Galway in 1998. We are a family run Irish retailer with stores operating nationwide, as well as a full online shopping experience offering delivery throughout Ireland. We are the largest Furniture Retailer in Ireland employing over 350 people. Our planned expansion and continuous improvements to both our physical and online presence will lead to the creation of even more jobs, and cement us as a recognised brand that represents quality, value and above all being customer centric in everything we do. We understand that the world we live in is changing, as are our customer’s needs. The future of furniture retail is centred on a number of key factors - providing the most on-trend designs, manufactured to the highest standards, presented in the best showrooms, supported by the most knowledgeable staff, all at superb value. We look to understand our customer’s wants and needs and base our company’s growth around this. We are delighted to announce that we are looking for a Painter for our nationwide stores covering the country. We will agree a work schedule with the successful candidate. Responsibilities Painting stores. Schedule will be agreed in advance. Qualifications, Skills and Qualities . CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Braeburn Cafe Team Member
Braeburn Café Team Member - Applegreen Navan Retail Park Are you as passionate about coffee as we are? Would you like to a part of an exciting new coffee concept? Calling all coffee enthusiasts, we would love to have you as part of our team! Our mission is to serve fantastic coffee to our customers in our new café or on the move in our drive thru. Barista experience and advantage but not essential as we will be providing full training. We are currently hiring for part time and full-time positions. What will I be doing as a Braeburn Team Member? You will play a vital role in supporting the front-line operations of our business. · Support day to day operations of the business · Ensure shop floor is clean and tidy · Ensure all food safety policies are met · Prepare food · Follow and enforce braeburn manual training contents · Stock control and management · Create the best food experience possible for customers · Work closely with management to achieve weekly and quarterly targets Why should I join the braeburn Team? Benefits 1. All staff will be entitled to a colleague discount card that offers 100% off our Bakewell Deli foods and all hot drinks. (Up to €10 saving a day) 2. Bike to Work Scheme (Available after 6 months of service) 3. HSF health plan for everyone from under €2.50 a week 4. Employee Assistance Programme run by the ZestLife which offers free counselling on personal, family, work and money matters. Training and Development We as a company are constantly growing our business, but it`s our people driving its success 1. The Educational Training Board offers retail training courses through the Applegreen Academy 2. We offer fantastic career opportunities and a great deal of our promotions are internal Charity At Applegreen we truly believe in the power of community and so, The Applegreen Charitable Fund that was set up to raise vital funds to support Irelands Children. By working at Applegreen you will assist in raising money for our charity partners, Barretstown. The charitable fund pledges to raise €1 million in the next 3 years.
RHM-- - Clinical Nurse Manager Paediatric Inpatient Ward
Clinical Nurse Manager 1 Paediatric Inpatient Ward RHM-10-25-281 Regional Hospital Mullingar Location of Post: Regional Hospital Mullingar / Ospidéal Réigiúnach an Mhuileann gCearr There are currently 5 permanent whole-time vacancies available in the Paediatric Inpatient Ward at Regional Hospital Mullingars A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign forRegional Hospital Mullingar from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Ms Carmel Cullen, Assistant Director of Nursing, Paediatric Directorate, Regional Hospital Mullingar Email: carmela.cullen@hse.ie Mobile : 087 6664031 For further information about the role. HR Point of Contact: DML is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact: Rachel Smith HR Recruitment Officer HSE Dublin & Midlands Email : Rachel.Smitp@hse.ie Tel: 087 1881997 Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Candidates must have at the latest date of application: - (i) Are registered in the Children’s Division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) or entitled to be so registered. And (ii) Have at least 3 years post registration fulltime experience (or an aggregate of 3 years post registration fulltime experience) of which 1 year post registration fulltime experience (or an aggregate of 1 years post registration fulltime experience)must be in the speciality or related area of Paediatric Nursing. And (iii) Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role. And (iv) Candidates must demonstrate evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 1. Annual registration (i) On appointment, Practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the relevant division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann). And (ii) Confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). 2. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Post Specifics: Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in Paediatric Nursing as relevant to the role.
RHM-- - Clinical Nurse Manager Paediatric Emergency Department
Clinical Nurse Manager 1 Paediatric Emergency Department RHM-10-25-279 Regional Hospital Mullingar Location of Post: Regional Hospital Mullingar / Ospidéal Réigiúnach an Mhuileann gCearr There are currently 6 permanent whole-time vacancies available in the Paediatric Emergency Department at Regional Hospital Mullingar A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign forRegional Hospital Mullingar from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries: We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Ms Carmel Cullen, Assistant Director of Nursing, Paediatric Directorate, Regional Hospital Mullingar Email: carmela.cullen@hse.ie Mobile: 0876664031 For further information about the role. HR Point of Contact: DML is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact: William Wang HR Recruitment Officer HSE Dublin and Midlands Email: William.wang@hse.ie Tel: 087 325 1532 Eligibility Criteria 1. Statutory Registration Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Candidates for appointment must: (i) Are registered in the Children’s Division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) or entitled to be so registered. And (ii) Have at least 3 years post registration fulltime experience (or an aggregate of 3 years post registration fulltime experience) of which 1 year post registration fulltime experience (or an aggregate of 1 years post registration fulltime experience)must be in the speciality or related area of Paediatric Emergency Nursing. And (iii) Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role. And (iv) Candidates must demonstrate evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 1. Annual registration (i) On appointment, Practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the relevant division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann). And (ii) Confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). 2. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Post Specifics: Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in Paediatric Emergency Nursing as relevant to the role.
Social Care Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES –WEST REGION POSTS: SOCIAL CARE WORKERS RINDOON SERVICES ATHLONE/ROSCOMMON ADULT SERVICES (Athlone, Kilteevan, Roscommon Town) Ref: 87054 DESCRIPTION AND VISION OF SERVICES The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – 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. Rindoon Service Adult Services provide a range of community-based services including 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 support and are open to change. Location: Rindoon Adult Services (Athlone, Kilteevan, Roscommon Town Areas). 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 Rindoon services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: Social Care Workers 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 Social Care Worker 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 and Experience: Candidates must hold the following qualifications: Working Hours: Up to 39 hours per week based on a 7 day/night duty roster. Locum staff are called for locum duty when the exigencies of the service so require e.g. to fill absences arising from sick leave, annual leave etc., and to cover any other emergencies that may arise. There are no minimum guaranteed hours associated with the position. 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. The Brothers of Charity Services 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. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker salary scale as at 01/08/2025 apply: €40,351 X 11 increments - €55,599 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A long service increment €56,650 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 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: 1 Year Temporary Fixed Term and Pensionable. To view full Job Description please see attached. Informal enquiries to: Helen Hunt, Athlone / Roscommon Services Area Manager on 0873485667 Or Carolyn Gannon, Athlone / Roscommon Services Coordinator 087-7045865 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 3rd November 2025 Interview date 14th November 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
Customer Assistant
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. Customer obsessed, high energy and love learning every day? If that sounds like you, earn €440+ per week as a Customer Assistant on our standard 30 hour contract.You’ll work across different shift times, on varied tasks and with different colleagues.What does a normal day* as a Customer Assistant look like? (*there’s no such thing as ‘normal’ in retail but we’ve tried our best!)As a Customer Assistant you are required to sell alcohol, therefore you must be 18 or over to work in our store. Shift Patterns: • Morning shift: Starting at 5am or 6am with your team, you’ll be getting our award-winning products fully stocked on the shop floor and our delicious bakery products ready for our customers to enjoy by opening time so they can Go Full Lidl! • Middle shift: Starting mid-morning or early afternoon, you’ll make sure our stores are spotlessly clean, well presented and our products remain fresh, all while helping customers with queries on the shop floor and working on tills to minimise till queues• Late shift: From your start time in the afternoon, you’ll make sure our customers experience is top class by serving them with a smile while on the tills, restocking missing items and getting the store ready for the next day What you'll do • Interacting with the customer in a pleasant, friendly and helpful manner• Ensuring stock loss controls are followed in all areas of the store • Maintaining store and external cleanliness and hygiene standards• Following freshness and rotation principles• Ensuring all waste is managed correctly• Assisting in the stock count process What you'll need • A can-do attitude and excellent customer service skills• The willingness to go the extra mile for our customers• To be responsible and reliable• To enjoy working in a fast-paced, varied environment• A good team player• Preferably, previous experience in a customer facing role but this is not essential provided you have the right attitude What you'll receive We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl Year 1 • Basic Rate €14.80 • €18.50 (Unsocial Hours) • €22.20 (Overtime/Sundays) • €29.60 (Bank Holiday) Year 2 • Basic Rate €15.35 • €19.19 (Unsocial Hours) • €23.03 (Overtime/Sundays) • €30.70 (Bank Holiday) Year 3 • Basic Rate €15.90 • €19.88 (Unsocial Hours) • €23.85 (Overtime/Sundays) • €31.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 4 • Basic Rate €16.90 • €21.13 (Unsocial Hours) • €25.35 (Overtime/Sundays) • €33.80 (Bank Holiday) Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community
Lifeguard
Qualifications 1. Character Each candidate must be of good character. 2. Health Each candidate shall be free from any defect of disease which would render him/her unsuitable to hold the employment and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Education/ experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: - (a) Hold a current pool Irish Water Safety lifeguard award or equivalent (b) Be able to display a proficiency in resuscitation, swimming ability and rescue techniques. (c) Have excellent communication and customer care skills. Fluency in the English language is essential. (d) Have ability to adapt to new processes/procedures and to undergo any training that is required. Please supply copies of any relevant Certificates you may have with the application form. 4. CITIZENSHIP Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d) 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 e) 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 f) 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. 5. AGE Candidates must be 18 years of age or over on the date of appointment of lifeguard. Desirable Criteria Previous Lifeguard experience Irish Water Safety Assistant Swim Teacher Award or equivalent POOL LIFEGUARD DUTIES The person employed shall be required to carry out duties as may from time to time be assigned to them in relation to their employment and as may be appropriate to any particular function of any local authority for which the Chief Executive is responsible and carry out such instructions as may be given in relation to the performance of duties. The Pool Manager or any such person designated may assign any other duties as he sees fit at his/her absolute discretion. Those who are employed as temporary pool lifeguards from the sporadic cover panel, are required to assist management in ensuring that the facility is utilised to its maximum efficiency by delivering the highest standard of service to members and guests and to support Westmeath County Council across all areas of activity. Successful candidates may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, such duties being reasonably consistent with the position of lifeguard. These activities may be added to at the discretion of Westmeath County Council as deemed necessary from time to time. Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, the duties shall include but will not be limited to the following: - The principal duty of the lifeguard shall be to safeguard the users of the pool by maintaining a constant observation of all swimmers while on duty. - Attend courses relevant to the job. - Teach swimming lessons and co-ordinate camps & parties. - On commencement of daily duties, he/she shall inspect all equipment at his/her disposal and ensure that it is serviceable. He/she shall then inspect the pool and pool area, making sure that it is clean and safe for use. - When defects are noticed, he/she shall rectify them where possible, and if not, he/she shall immediately bring them to the attention of the supervisor. - He/she shall point out the regulations to the swimmers and make sure that hygiene is practised by them, in the use of showers etc. - He/she shall see that the pool users are well behaved and shall discourage any conduct that might lead to the injury or discomfort of other swimmers. - He/she shall immediately report to the supervisor incidents of misconduct. Where minor offences occur, such as disobeying instructions or breaking the rules, the offenders shall be warned before being reported to the supervisor. - He/she shall co-operate with the supervisor in maintaining the efficient running of the pool. - He/she shall give any information in relation to the pool of the county council or its officials as requested from time to time. - He/she shall render first-aid and resuscitation if required and shall make every effort to improve his/her competency in this regard. - He/she will be required to carry out hygiene duties around the pool area - No Phone usage permitted while on duty. The person employed will be required to perform assigned duties exercising a duty of care, in the interest of safety of oneself, fellow employees and the general public, at all times in compliance with Westmeath County Council’s Health & Safety Management System. LIFEGUARD (FIXED TERM CONTRACT)PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYMENT 1. Type of Post The Lifeguard post is part-time and temporary. A panel will be formed from which part-time contract posts may be filled. 2. Superannuation New entrants to the Public Service as defined in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 shall be required in respect of their membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme to contribute at the rate of 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social welfare old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children) plus 3% of pensionable remuneration per pay period. Persons not deemed to be new entrants as defined in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social welfare old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children) and also in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the scheme. 3. Salary The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. The salary scale is from €17.37 - €19.42 per hour incl. LSIs (15-point scale) as per Circular Letter EL 03/2025. Please note 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. Increments are payable, subject to satisfactory performance and in accordance with current Government Pay Policy and the provisions of the public Service Agreements. 4. Location The post will be located in Mullingar Swimming Pool, Town Park, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Westmeath County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department, premises or district in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. 5. Probation There shall be a period after appointment takes effect during which the person appointed shall hold office on probation. (a) such period shall be six months, but the Chief Executive may at his/her discretion extend such period; (b) the person appointed shall cease to hold office at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the chief executive has certified that the service of the person in such office is satisfactory. 6. Working Hours Candidates must be available to work from Monday to Sunday and hours shall vary from early morning to late evening within the hours during which the Swimming Pool is open. The working hours will be on a rota basis arranged by the Swimming Pool Manager. The Council reserves the right to alter hours of work from time to time. Candidates may be required to work overtime (to be approved in advance) on various occasions. Remuneration for such overtime will be paid in accordance with agreed rates and procedures. 7. Retirement Minimum retirement age is 60 while 70 is maximum retirement age for staff that commenced employment in the public sector prior to 1st April 2004. Staff who commenced employment in the public sector between 1st April 2004 and 31st December 2012, minimum retirement age is 65, with no maximum retirement age (subject to being in a state of health, to render regular and efficient service). Staff who commenced employment in the public sector from the 1st January 2013, minimum retirement age is in line with the age for the contributory state pension and maximum retirement age is 70. 8. Leave The leave entitlement and entitlement to Public Holidays shall be granted in accordance with the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997. Westmeath County Council’s holiday year runs from 1st January to 31st December. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 as amended. 9. Sick Pay Scheme Westmeath County Council’s Sick Pay Scheme shall apply to the post of Lifeguard. 10. Transport The person appointed will be expected to report to their place of work by their own means of transport. 11. The appropriate provisions of the following Acts, where applicable, will apply to the employment Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act, 1973 – 1991. Unfair Dismissals Act, 1977 – 1993. 12. Safety, Health & Welfare The Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act, 1989 shall apply to the post. The Lifeguard shall co-operate with the terms of Westmeath County Council’s Safety Statement. He/she shall familiarise himself/herself with the safety rules and procedures and make proper use of all safety clothing and equipment. He/she must report to his/her supervisor any defect notices in the place of work or system of work, which might be dangerous to Safety, Health and Welfare. Failure to comply with the terms of the Safety Statement may result in disciplinary action. 13. Appraisal A system of continuous appraisal will be operated during employment, which will involve discussions between employee and Line Manager in relation to performance and conduct. 14. Training It is a condition of employment that successful candidates will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post. 15. Recruitment Pursuant to article 8 of the Local Government (Appointment of Officers) Regulations 1974, the Minister has given directions as follows: - (i) The appointment shall be advertised in such a manner as to clearly indicate that the local authority is an equal opportunities employer. (ii) Selection shall be by means of a practical test and an interview board set up for this purpose. Applicants shall be required to attend for interview at their own expense, on the basis of information supplied by them in the formal application for the post. (iii) A County Council may decide, by reason of the number of persons seeking admission to the competition, to carry out a short-listing procedure and admit to the competition only persons who appear to be likely to attain in the competition a standard sufficient for appointment. It is therefore in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your qualifications/experience on the application form . (iv) A panel may be formed on the basis of such interview. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the qualifications declared for the office and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may within the life of the panel be appointed as appropriate vacancies arise. 16. Taking Up Appointment Westmeath County Council shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of four weeks and if he/she fails to take up the appointment within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not appoint him/her. 17. Medical Where a permanent post is being filled, it will be necessary for each successful candidate, before he/she is appointed, to undergo, a medical examination by the local authority’s Occupational Health Medical Advisor. On taking up appointment, the expense of the Medical Examination will be refunded to the candidate. In the course of their employment and whenever requested by the Council, the lifeguard may be required to undergo medical examinations and comply with such remedial requirements as the Council considers necessary. Employment will not be continued in any case where as a result of such examinations the Council considers the Lifeguard is medically unfit to continue. 18. Garda Vetting Westmeath County Council carries out vetting of applications for posts which entail contact with children. A failure to declare any relevant information will result in disqualification. Westmeath County Council reserves the right to disqualify any applicant upon receipt of relevant Garda vetting information. 19. Acceptance of Offer of Employment The local authority shall require persons to whom appointments are offered to take up such appointments within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up the appointments within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not appoint them.
