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Support Worker
CORLANN – WEST REGION PERMANENT PART-TIME SUPPORT WORKER EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES, ROSCOMMON COUNTY JOB REF: 97791 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Support Worker appointments within the Early Childhood Services, Roscommon will be made over the next 6 months. Location Assignment to the Early Childhood Services initially based in Frenchpark, Co Roscommon. The successful candidate will initially be assigned to working in one particular area of the service; however, the work location may change depending on service needs. The Role: Support Workers provide a key-working supportive role to children. This role comprises of two main elements. Firstly the Support Worker is responsible for all aspects of personal care required by the individual child. This includes supporting children with their meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being, to the extent required by the individual. Secondly, a major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support the child through the development of Individual Plan’s and the achievement of associated outcomes, and critically, to support children in participating in the ordinary everyday life of the community through inclusive and creative thinking. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader or any other person designated by Manager Qualifications/Experience/Skills: Each candidate should possess the following qualifications and experience: • A qualification in FETAC level 5 in childcare is essential – see Roscommon County Childcare website for equivalent qualifications that will be accepted to work in a preschool environment. • A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children with an Intellectual disability and/or additional needs is desirable. • Current knowledge of present and future models of preschool services. • A full clean manual Irish drivers’ licence is essential. Working Hours: 38 hours a fortnight based on a 5-day duty roster working Monday to Friday. The roster may vary in order to meet the children’s, needs and you will be expected to be flexible in regard to the hours of duty and any changes in rostering in the future. Starting and finishing times will be as notified to you by the person in charge. Annual Leave: 22 days pro rata per annum. Remuneration: Department of Health Care Assistant (Disability Services) salary scale (01/02/2026) - € 34,536 x 11 increments - € 47,152 (Max) pro- rata per annum. Long Service Increment (LSI) € 47,954 pro-rata per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Tenure: This post is permanent part-time and pensionable. Probation: A probationary period of eleven 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 to Margaret Hannon, Service Coordinator on 087-3804106 Closing date for receipt of applications/CV online is: 5PM on Tuesday 26th May 2026. Interview date to be confirmed Corlann is an equal opportunities employer
Support Worker
POSTS: PERMANENT SUPPORT WORKERS (Care Assistant grade) STROKESTOWN ADULT SERVICES (Strokestown, Elphin, Tulsk, Ballinagare & Ballaghaderreen areas) Ref: 97709 Locum Support Worker roles are also available for the East Roscommon Area. 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. Location: Strokestown Adult Services (Strokestown, Elphin, Tulsk, Ballinagare & Ballaghaderreen 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 Cruachan 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. Qualifications, Experience & Skills: Working Hours: 3 X Permanent Part-Time 70 hours a fortnight 1 X Permanent Part-Time 62 hours a fortnight 1 X Permanent Part-Time 60 hours a fortnight 1 X Permanent Part-Time 60 hours a fortnight (Annualised) 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: Permanent Part Time & 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 Strokestown Adult Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries for this post to: Patricia Coleman, Strokestown Services Area Manager on 0871447954 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 25th May 2026 Interviews date to be confirmed CORLANN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER INDW
Community Facilitator
CORLANN –WEST REGION POSTS: Community Facilitator’s (Instructor/Supervisor grade) Strokestown, Elphin, Tulsk, Ballinagare & Ballaghaderreen areas Ref: 96949 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Community Facilitator appointments within the Cruachan Service location may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Locum Community Facilitator roles are also available. Location: Cruachan Adult Services - Strokestown, Tulsk, Elphin, Ballinagare and Ballaghaderreen 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 Cruachan services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: The Community Facilitator will be involved in the development and implementation of the educational, social, vocational, recreational and personal development goals for people supported in the service. The successful candidate will fulfil a key worker role for people supported and will work to develop active roles and increase participation in local communities. Qualifications / Experience: Contracted hours of work are liable to change from 8am to 8pm over 7 days to meet the requirements of the service. 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 Instructor / Supervisor salary scales as at 01/02/2026 apply: €35,932 x 12 increments - €51,887 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). 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: Posts are Permanent Part-Time or Temporary Specific purpose and pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Community Facilitator appointments within Cruachan Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries for this post to Patricia Coleman, Area Manager on 0871447954 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 25th May 2026 Interview date to be confirmed CORLANN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER INDW
Bakery Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Bakery Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provides our customers with excellent quality products and services. The ideal candidate will have/be: HACCP training is desirable but not necessary Excellent communication skills Previous customer service experience is an advantage The ability to work as part of a team in a fast paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure. A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers. Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Prepare customers bakery orders Bake, prepare and display the Bakery Products sold throughout the day Ensure that the counter displays across all fresh food departments are to the highest standards at all times throughout the day Demonstrate your passion for quality food by sharing knowledge, recipes and personal recommendations with customers. Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and in line with store policy
Healthcare Assistant
The position on offer is 10 hours a week, 12 months fixed term Weekdays & Every 2nd weekend What we Offer Salary range for this position is €16.22 – €18.03 per hour depending on experience Before 8am and after 8pm - from €20.27 p/h Sunday - from €24.33 p/h Public Holidays - from €32.44 p/h Paid inter-client mileage Sick pay scheme Maternity and paternity pay scheme Excellent working conditions Holiday pay at a rate of 8% of hours worked PRSA Pension scheme available Bike to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme A commitment to the on-going training and development of all employees . Overall Purpose of Job The purpose of the role is to enable our Members to achieve maximum independence in all aspects of daily living, by providing assistance in one or more of the following areas: personal care, domestic assistance, social and educational assistance, travel and companionship. Role takes place in the homes and communities of our Members. Liaison There are several key relationships, which should be fostered and developed for the successful implementation of this role. Liaise and coordinate with other identified Home carers as required and maintain close communication with the ALS Coordinator / Scheduling staff Training and Qualifications, required Minimum of 5 modules completed of the Major Award at QQI Level 5 in either Community & Health Services, Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support or other relevant qualification and a commitment to complete the major award. Experience of working with people in a caring role ( essential) Be reliable, trustworthy, and always maintain confidentiality Demonstrate excellent communication skills with a good level of spoken and written English Full driver's licence and access to your own car ( essential) . Behaviours Person centred approach An ability to build strong relationships Strong customer service focus Flexible approach to work High level of confidentiality Competencies Communicating and Influencing Motivating and Empowering Planning and Organising Quality and Customer Focus and Accountability CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Team Leader
CORLANN –WEST REGION POST: 1 X PERMANENT PART-TIME TEAM LEADER (Social Care Leader/CNMI) Job Ref: 97635 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 Social Care Worker roles are also available. Location: Clonard Adult Services (Castlerea, Ballintubber, Ballinlough, Cloonfad areas). The Role: The Team Leader has a pivotal role in managing the day to day delivery of services. The Team Leader will provide leadership and supervision to teams while ensuring the development of the service in line with national standards and best practice. The main responsibilities are to assist the Team Manager with the management of the services, such as – person centred planning in line with Personal Outcome Measures ethos and practice, resource management and staffing - including rosters, staff development, facilitating communication and professional leadership in order to ensure a good quality of life for the people supported. Qualifications/Experience: Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition have: (I) A relevant 3rd level qualification in Nursing and current Live Register Certificate from NMBI OR (II) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. See list of recognised Social Care qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ OR (III) Hold a schedule 3 qualification (see below Note 1*) See list of recognized Schedule 3 qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/registration/registration-requirements/approved-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications. OR (IV) Hold a comparable qualification recognised by Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU OR (V) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see below Note 2*) must submit proof of application for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th November 2025. Note 1* Schedule 3 Qualifications. This is a qualification listed in Schedule 3 of the Health and Social Care Professions Act 2005 for existing practitioners under section 91.Candidates who hold Schedule 3 qualifications can apply to register with CORU during the two year period after the register opens up to the 30th November 2025. Once the transitional period is over -30th November 2025, only qualifications approved by a Registration board will be considered. Note 2* Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before 30th Nov 2023 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 30th November 2018 and 30th November 2023 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005. And Working Hours: Contracted hours 70 hours a fortnight rostered flexibly on a 7 day duty roster. The Team leader will work as a frontline member of the team with protected time to carry out specific team leader duties. The Team Leader will be assigned to Day Services initially. It is expected that, should operational needs arise, the Team Leader will be required to demonstrate flexibility in facilitating this. In addition, a sleep-in and/or night duty commitment may be a requirement of posts in residential services for which the appropriate allowance will be paid. 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: Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Leader or CNM1. Annual leave must be planned in advance with the Team Manager to ensure appropriate and adequate cover is provided for the service. Remuneration: Based on the salary scale attached to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Leader or CNM1. Tenure: Permanent, part-time and pensionable. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries for this post to Liz Hunt, Clonard Services Area Manager on 086-8824638 or Patricia Halvey 0874845384 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 21st May 2026 Interview date to be confirmed CORLANN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER INDW
Team Leader
CORLANN –WEST REGION POST: PERMANENT FULL-TIME TEAM LEADER (CNM1/Social Care Leader) Job Ref: 97629 Rindoon Services cover Roscommon Town, Kilteevan and Athlone. This post is initially based in Roscommon town but the successful candidate may work across the area base. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Team Leader appointments within Rindoon Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. The Role: The Team Leader has a pivotal role in managing the day to day delivery of services. The Team Leader will provide leadership and supervision to teams while ensuring the development of the service in line with national standards and best practice. The main responsibilities are to assist the Team Manager with the management of the services, such as – person centred planning in line with Personal Outcome Measures ethos and practice, resource management and staffing - including rosters, staff development, facilitating communication and professional leadership in order to ensure a good quality of life for the people supported. Qualifications/Experience: Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition have: (I) A relevant 3rd level qualification in Nursing and current Live Register Certificate from NMBI OR (II) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. See list of recognised Social Care qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ OR (III) Hold a schedule 3 qualification (see below Note 1*) See list of recognized Schedule 3 qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/registration/registration-requirements/approved-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications. OR (IV) Hold a comparable qualification recognised by Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU OR (V) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see below Note 2*) must submit proof of application for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th November 2025. Note 1* Schedule 3 Qualifications. This is a qualification listed in Schedule 3 of the Health and Social Care Professions Act 2005 for existing practitioners under section 91. Candidates who hold Schedule 3 qualifications can apply to register with CORU during the two year period after the register opens up to the 30th November 2025. Once the transitional period is over -30th November 2025, only qualifications approved by a Registration board will be considered. Note 2* Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before 30th Nov 2023 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 30th November 2018 and 30th November 2023 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 And Working Hours: Contracted hours will depend on the grade of the successful candidate - i.e. 78 hours a fortnight (SCL grade) or 75 hours a fortnight (CNM1 grade) rostered flexibly on a 7 day duty roster. The Team leader will work as a frontline member of the team with protected time to carry out specific team leader duties. In addition, a sleep-in and/or night duty commitment may be a requirement of posts in residential services for which the appropriate allowance will be paid. 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: Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Leader or CNM1. Annual leave must be planned in advance with the Team Manager to ensure appropriate and adequate cover is provided for the service. Remuneration: Based on the salary scale attached to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Leader or CNM1 (pro-rata for part-time). 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: Permanent, Full-Time and Pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Team Leader appointments within Rindoon Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Full Job Description attached Informal Enquiries to: Helen Hunt, Athlone/Roscommon Services Area Manager on 0873485667 or Carolyn Gannon, Athlone/Roscommon Service Coordinator on 0877045863 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 17thMay 2026 Interview date to be confirmed CORLANN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER INDW
Branch Librarian
QUALIFICATIONS 1. Character: Candidates shall be of good character. 2. Health: Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Education, Training, Experience: Each candidate must have a good general level of education. Desirable Skills and Experience: It would be desirable if each candidate has: Please note that Roscommon County Council reserves the right to hold any part of the selection process by way of remote or video call platform or other appropriate methodology. Panels may be formed on the basis of such a selection process. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the qualifications declared for the post at the closing date for the competition, and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment, may be appointed to this post.
Retained Firefighter
Roscommon County Council is the Fire Authority for all of County Roscommon. Roscommon Fire Authority is required to make reasonable provision for the prompt and efficient extinguishing of fires occurring in buildings and other places and for the protection and rescue of persons and property from injury by fire. The Fire Brigade also responds to non fire emergencies such as road traffic collisions. The Headquarters for Roscommon Fire Authority is based at the Roscommon Town Fire Station, Circular Road, Roscommon Town, Co Roscommon. There are also Fire Stations in the following towns: Ballaghaderreen Boyle Elphin Strokestown Position of Retained Firefighter part time A Firefighter’s work and training is geared towards responding safely and effectively to emergency calls, regardless of weather conditions or the time of day or night. Every time Firefighters are called to the scene of an emergency, they must be prepared to deploy the skills in which they have been trained and respond to the instructions and commands of their Incident Commander. In order to function effectively in emergencies, Firefighters must demonstrate the following characteristics: Courage and physical strength A capacity for rapid, intense and sustained effort 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 The role of a Firefighter is very challenging and rewarding and individuals are required to display determination, physical stamina and discipline in challenging situations. Action, serving the community, job satisfaction and training, with all this on offer, working in the Fire Service is very appealing. 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. EMPLOYMENT The employment is part time and pensionable. EDUCATION Firefighters must have attained a satisfactory level of education to enable them to perform satisfactorily as a Firefighter and to successfully undergo the appropriate training. CITIZENSHIP Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: A citizen of the European Economic Area. The European Economic Area consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway A citizen of the United Kingdom A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the European Union and Switzerland on the free movement of persons A non EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or United Kingdom or Swiss citizen and has a Stamp 4 visa 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 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 United Kingdom or Switzerland and has a Stamp 4 visa CHARACTER A Firefighter must be of good character and shall not at any time bring the County Council into disrepute. Employment will be subject to the provision of satisfactory references and Garda Vetting. AGE A Firefighter must be not less than 18 years on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving application forms occurs. A birth certificate must be submitted to the County Council as proof of age before a person is engaged as a recruit. RETIREMENT The normal retirement age is 55. On reaching 55 years of age or sooner, if found to be medically unfit, a Firefighter shall cease to be a Firefighter. Firefighters who would be physically capable of working beyond age 55 will have the option to continue working for a defined limited period, subject to compulsory medical examination on an annual basis assessed on the basis of set medical standards. The extended period will be to the maximum age of 62 subject to annual compulsory assessment under the Occupational Health Scheme. HEALTH A Firefighter shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Medical Examination Before recruitment, in order to ascertain the health of a candidate, successful applicants shall undergo such medical examinations, which may include x ray and or other special tests, as the County Council considers necessary. The County Council will nominate the medical examiners. The candidate must comply, at their own expense, with such remedial requirements as the County Council considers necessary. An operational Firefighter shall: Agree to participate in the Occupational Health Scheme for Retained Firefighters in operation by Roscommon County Council At any time, if requested by the County Council, undergo such medical examinations by medical examiners as nominated by the County Council Attend medical examinations in accordance with the frequency set down in the Occupational Health Scheme for Retained Firefighters as issued by the Local Government Management Agency to Local Authorities Any defects discovered pertaining to a medical examination will not be remedied at the County Council’s expense. Retention as an operational Firefighter will depend upon receipt of satisfactory reports by medical examiners and to the general condition above as to health. An operational Firefighter is required to maintain an appropriate level of physical fitness. RESIDENCE Persons appointed must live and work within a maximum of 6 minutes travel time based on GPS navigation planner such as Google Maps or similar as determined by Roscommon County Council to allow them to respond for the duration of their employment as a Firefighter. The Council retains the right to request further evidence if required on the information supplied for the purpose of verification of place of residence and location of employment. A Firefighter shall 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 the Firefighter outside these limits will mean automatic termination of employment. The Council will check this prior to appointment and at periodic intervals after appointment. OTHER EMPLOYMENT Written evidence must be provided from the 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 or drills during working hours, employment will be terminated. Self employed applicants 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. DRIVING LICENCE A recruit Firefighter shall possess a valid full current Category B Driving Licence at the time of applying for the post and ideally a Category C Driving Licence for heavy goods vehicles with up to eight passengers. All newly appointed Retained Firefighters will be required to obtain a Category C Driving Licence. Firefighters will cooperate with further driver training and will be required to drive fire service vehicles if operationally needed. If a Firefighter has their licence suspended or removed for any reason, they must immediately inform the County Council and it shall be dealt with through the Council’s disciplinary procedure and may result in termination of service at the absolute discretion of the County Council. GARDA VETTING The successful candidate will be subject to the Garda Vetting Procedures in line with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau Children and Vulnerable Persons Act 2012 to 2016 or any subsequent amendments to the legislation mentioned in advance of appointment and on a periodic basis thereafter for the duration of their employment. PROBATION Before appointment as a Firefighter, a recruit shall attend and successfully complete the three week Firefighter Skills Training Course and a two week Breathing Apparatus Initial Wearers Course. Recruit Firefighters will be required to undergo and successfully complete the following recruit training programmes during their probationary period: A one week Breathing Apparatus Compartment Fire Behaviour Course Any other course that the County Council may consider necessary Training fees will be paid at the current hourly rate for Firefighters during training. This hourly rate is currently €26.04. Failure to successfully complete all of the above courses will result in the termination of the Firefighter’s employment. Some or all of the above courses will be held at a training facility which may or may not be situated locally. From the date of commencement as a recruit Firefighter there shall be a period of 12 months during which the recruit Firefighter shall be on probation. During this time the recruit Firefighter shall be continually assessed to determine suitability for continued employment. Such period of 12 months may be extended at the absolute discretion of the County Council. The recruit shall not become a permanent Retained Firefighter at the end of the period of probation unless the County Council is satisfied that the Firefighter has been satisfactory in all respects. REMUNERATION A Firefighter shall be paid at the appropriate approved national rates of fire and drill fees and retainer fees and in accordance with any national agreements for retained Firefighters. Payment of fees is currently made quarterly but will be moving to fortnightly payment in due course. €16,852.00 to €20,251.00 per year ANNUAL LEAVE The terms of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 shall apply. The annual leave year is aligned to the calendar year and runs from 1 January to 31 December. A Firefighter is entitled to a maximum of 4 working weeks, that is 28 days paid annual leave. Payment for annual leave will be 8 percent of earnings inclusive of community fire safety, station duties, drill hours, training hours and average of calls in the previous 52 weeks. A Firefighter will be required to comply with the terms of the Crew Management Arrangements for Retained Firefighters as operated by Roscommon County Council. SAFETY HEALTH AND WELFARE Roscommon County Council acknowledges its role in protecting the safety, health and welfare of its Firefighters. The County Council is committed to implementing and maintaining a programme that ensures, where possible, that all risks and hazards are eliminated or controlled to an acceptable level. The County Council will implement safe systems of work and methods to protect the safety, health and welfare of its Firefighters. A Firefighter shall comply with Section 13 of the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and shall familiarise themselves and cooperate with the terms of Roscommon County Council’s safety management system. LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT 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. In addition there are many opportunities for further professional and personal development. A Firefighter will be required to comply with the requirements of the Roscommon Fire Service Training Policy and Drill Night Programme. A Firefighter shall attend and participate in drills and shall undergo from time to time courses and further training as required or deemed appropriate by the County Council. The County Council shall decide the location of the training. Adequate advance notice shall be given to Firefighters. This training may include ongoing assessments as deemed appropriate. Attendance at drills and training will be required whether the Firefighter is rostered on or off unless on approved leave. A Firefighter shall be expected to acquire a level of training and knowledge to enable them to interchange with and act as substitute for all personnel at operational level in the fire service of the County Council. Training fees will be paid at the current hourly rate for Firefighters during training. This hourly rate is currently €26.04.
