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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
Sales Consultant
We are looking for a passionate and customer focused Sales Consultant to join our team. Our Sales Consultants create memorable customer experiences, build lasting relationships, and help customers celebrate life s most meaningful moments through our beautiful jewellery and watch collections.If you have experience in a premium retail environment, enjoy working with people, and have a passion for delivering exceptional service, we would love to hear from you. ABOUT YOU * Experienced in a customer facing retail or sales environment. We are equal opportunities employer
OTC Sales Assistant
Our people make the difference. Here at PHX Ireland, we strive to be a place for everyone where each and every one of us can be our true, authentic selves, every single day. For us, individuality sparks new ideas, shapes new approaches and brings us powerful new perspectives. It’s the heartbeat of our innovation, creativity, and success. Which is why, at PHX Ireland, we don’t just embrace our differences – we celebrate them. Across United Drug, McCabes Pharmacy, and TCP Homecare, in every location and every role, the way we work makes us who we are – and that’s something we are really proud of. Which is why we’ve summed up our ethos in our six PHX Ireland values; Customer focused, Quality driven, collaborative, ambitious, innovative, and inclusive. It isn’t just any shop floor, it’s the heart of the community. Why You'll Love Working With Us 💼 We’ve got your back: employee assistance programme 🛍️ Perks you’ll actually use: Generous in store discounts 🌈 Belonging at Work: Inclusive, welcoming team culture where you’re valued for you . 👶 Family comes first: Life Stage Policies including maternity and paternity pay What You’ll Be Doing:
Clinic Coordinator
Want to know more? At Hidden Hearing, we believe in a world free from the stigma of hearing loss, where our patietns feel empowered to take control of their hearing healthcare, and where we can help more people hear better, We imagine a world where our people wake up every day feeling inspired and end the day feeling fulfilled by the work that they do. Do you like the idea of helping others to access hearing healthcare? Do you take pride in your work? If the answer is yes, we really want to hear from you! Based in our Cork Clinic - We are looking for someone to build their professional career with Hidden Hearing as an integral member of our Cork Clinic team, who are helping patients hear better, every day. As Clinic Coordinator, you will be in the position of delivering our life-changing hearing healthcare firsthand, whilst building yourself, your colleagues and our patients for success. This role will be 1.00pm-5.00pm, Monday to Friday, based in our flagship Cork Clinic in Cork City Centre. The central responsibilities of this role are; Patient Care - provide a high quality of professional patient care to all inbound and outbound calls, covering the Cork area. Telemarketing – manage inbound and outbound telemarketing calls/leads for the Cork area, and ensure weekly/quarterly and annual targets are met and diaries are full. Our expectation is for our Clinic Coordinators to complete 80+ calls per day. Previous telemarketing experience advantageous. Brand Ambassador - representing Hidden Hearing, you will uphold our core values on a daily basis by consistently delivering a phenomenal patient care experience that we, as the modern hearing care experts, have been providing for almost 40 years. There is a basic, and commission, giving On Target Earnings of circa 30K - 40K pro rata per annum. At Hidden Hearing is dedicated to each of our employee's wellbeing; we will listen to you, help you live an engaged work life, and will treat you with respect and fairness. If you think that you would be a suitable candidate to join our Hidden Hearing team, we would be delighted to hear from you. Job Types: Permanent, Part-time, OTE for this role are: €30,000 - €40,000 pro rata Benefits:
Sales Colleague
8 hours per week, with flexibility to work additional hours. €14.65 per hour + bonus (*rising to €14.95 on successful completion of probation period and 6 months service) At Currys we’re united by one passion: to help everyone enjoy amazing technology. As one of the best-known retailers of tech, we’re proud of the service our customers receive – and it’s all down to our team of caring and committed colleagues. Join us and you’ll work in a great team where you can be yourself and bring your personality. Working as one team, we learn and grow together, celebrating the big and small moments that make every day amazing. As a Retail Sales Colleague you don't necessarily need an in-depth knowledge of tech before you join the team as all our new colleagues attend a two to three day induction. Here, you’ll gain valuable skills and knowledge to help you sell, serve and support our customers and make amazing happen. We'll give you the confidence you need to ensure your recommendations are top notch. Role overview: As part of this role, you’ll be responsible for: ● Asking the right questions to match customers with products. ● Making every customer interaction memorable. ● Offering support services like delivery and installation, recycling and ways to pay. ● Contributing towards the overall sales performance of the store. ● Working across different departments and product ranges. ● Supporting with the running of the store by completing operational tasks. Our Sales Colleagues all possess the same passion for doing great work. And once you see the pleasure customers get from discovering how amazing technology can help them, you won’t want to do anything else. You will need to be: ● Approachable and friendly. ● Keen to learn about the latest technology. ● Comfortable achieving personal sales, service and customer experience targets. ● A strong team player, confident working across all parts of the store and winning as a team. We know our people are the secret to our success. That’s why we’re always looking for ways to reward great work. Alongside a competitive pension scheme (for permanent colleagues), you’ll find a host of benefits designed to work for you. They include: ● Monthly performance-related bonus. ● Product discounts on the latest tech. ● A range of wellbeing initiatives. Why join us: Join our Retail team and we’ll be with you every step of the way, helping you develop the career you want with new opportunities, on-going training and skills for life. And where possible, we’ll offer you the flexibility to help fit your work around your other commitments, all with the support of your manager. Not only can you shape your own future, but you can take charge of ours too. As a big recycler and repairer of tech, we’re in a position to make a real impact on people and the planet. Every voice has a space at our table and we’re committed to making inclusion and diversity part of everything we do, including how we strengthen our workforce. We want to make sure you have a fair opportunity to show us your talents during our application process, so if you need any additional assistance with your application please email careers@currys.co.uk and we’ll do our best to help.
Deli Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for the preparation of high quality hot and cold deli products and for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. The ideal candidate will have/be:
HSSD Operatives
Hospital Sterile Services Department (HSSD) Operative - Permanent Full & Part-time panel. Purpose of the Post The post holder will be a team member in the decontamination of Reusable Invasive Medical Devices (RIMD) for use in all clinical and other assigned areas designated by the Hospital. Please see attached Job Description for further information.
Pool Assistant
SECTION 1: THE ROLE The Pool Assistant will report to the Manager or their deputy and will assist, supervise and control, where necessary, users of the facility. The Pool Assistant will ensure that all activity areas are ready for use as required, both in terms of cleanliness and equipment that is required. The Pool Assistant will teach and coach as required and ensure that the customer care policy of the facility is always maintained to the highest standards. SECTION 2: DUTIES The duties may include but are not limited to the following, and the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. PART-TIME POOL ASSISTANT The Pool Assistant will report to the Manager/Supervisors and will assist, lifeguard and teach, where applicable, users of the facility. He/She will ensure that all activity areas are ready for use as required, both in terms of cleanliness and equipment that is required. The Pool Assistant will teach as required and ensure that the customer care policy of the facility is always maintained to the highest standards. Duties will include: Supervision of activities in all areas of the facility. Lifeguarding of all swimmers. Setting up, changing and storing equipment, furniture and any apparatus as required by the Programme of the complex. Assist and instruct individuals and/or groups in swimming tuition. Promotion of the facility. Supervise and control entrance areas, the foyer, pool hall, and other areas and generally assist the Manager and Supervisors in furthering the successful operation of the facility. To effect minor repairs to equipment and to maintain all equipment in a safe and proper manner. Administer First Aid where appropriate. To receive supplies and equipment, recording and storage of same. Cleaning of pool surrounds, decks, changing rooms, toilets and other areas. Supervision of changing rooms. General cleaning and labouring duties in the complex. Reception duties as instructed by the Manager and Supervisors. Responsibility for the carrying and handling of monies. Water testing and recording of results. Report writing for accidents and incidents, etc. Cleaning of showers and toilets. Any other duties, which from time to time, may be allocated by the Manager and Supervisors. To ensure full compliance with the Health and Safety legislation, Safety Policies and Procedures. Undertake training as required. Enforcing the rules and regulations of the facility and monitoring the behaviour of all patrons. The Pool Assistant will be required to update his/her Life Saving, Swimming Teaching and First Aid qualifications at the prescribed intervals. SECTION 3: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA / QUALIFICATIONS Availability Candidates are required to be available for work weekdays, weekends and bank holidays. Character Each candidate must be of good character. The successful candidates will be subject to Garda Vetting in advance of appointment to the position. Health Each Candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Experience Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: • Hold a minimum current Irish Water Safety Pool Lifeguard award or RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification. • Have a thorough knowledge of resuscitation, including Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid. If the successful applicant does not have a First Aid Qualification, they will be required to obtain it within 6 months of appointment. Desirable but not essential: • Swimming Teacher’s Award • A Certificate of Competence in Pool Plant Operator • Previous work in a swimming pool is also desirable but not necessary, as full training will be provided. Age Each candidate must be not less than 17 years of age on closing date for receipt of applications for this post. SECTION 4: SELECTION PROCESS The recruitment selection process will include an interview. Candidates will be assessed under the following criteria: • Relevant Experience • Interpersonal & Communication Skills • Knowledge & Understanding of the Post • Teamwork 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. SECTION 5: TENURE The position is Temporary and Part Time. The post is pensionable. A panel may be formed to fill vacancies for Temporary Part Time Pool Assistant (Mallow Swimming Pool) which may arise during the lifetime of the panel. SECTION 6: SALARY Minimum Wage €14.15 per hour (as of the 1st January 2026).
Deli Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for the preparation of high quality hot and cold deli products and for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. The ideal candidate will have/be:
Care Assistants, Children's & Adults Respite
Children’s and Adult Respite Services Position: Care Assistants Please note: The initial assignment will be within Children’s or Adult Respite Services. However, in line with organisational needs, this may be subject to change. Employment type : Full Time and Part Time positions available Aligned to the Care Assistant(Disability Services) pay scale. Salary: The 13-point salary scale for the post as of 01/06/2026 €34,881, €36,034, €37,602, €38,122, €38,965, €40,603, €42,362, €42,976, €44,504 €45,647, €46,578, €47,624, €48,434LSI New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. About Us Our respite centres are dedicated to offering a safe, supportive and nurturing environment where residents can thrive and enjoy meaningful experiences. About the Role We are seeking compassionate and enthusiastic Care Assistants to join our teams across our children and adult respite services. As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting children and adults with disabilities, ensuring their comfort, safety and well-being while promoting their independence and dignity. Note: Shortlisting will be based on the information provided on the application form. Key Responsibilities Informal enquiries may be made to Leanne Moloney, Regional Manager (086 6063302). Completed application forms must be submitted by Friday 9th of October 2026. A panel may be formed for a 12-month period to fill any future full time or part time Care Assistant - Respite Services positions that may arise across Horizons. Visit our website at www.horizonscork.ie
