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PERSONAL ASSISTANT NEEDED Job Description: The ÁT Network are recruiting for a part-time Personal Assistant to assist a young woman with a disability to live a full and independent life as possible. A Personal Assistant is required to assist a young woman with an intellectual disability both in her home and in the local community, attending different social events and activities. The successful candidate will receive training and development in line with the role. This role would suit an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who is committed to providing care and supporting someone to live an independent life within their community. If you are looking for a new and exciting challenge and want to be part of a progressive organisation we would be delighted to receive an application from you. Location: Stradbally, Laois Hours: 10 hours per week (Friday and Saturday) with potential for relief cover Monday - Thursday. Pay: €17 per hour Duties and Responsibilities Application Process Please click the APPLY NOW button to upload a CV and cover letter Closing Date: 24/04/2026 Applicants must be in a position to provide two suitable references, complete Garda Vetting and complete mandatory training. For more information on what ÁT does, please see our website- The AT Network
Carpenters/Joinery Fitters
Teamwoodcraft is an award winning joinery seeking Carpenters/Joinery Fitters/3rd or 4th year apprentices to work alongside our existing fitting team onsite. Duties will include fitting of bar joinery (i.e. counters, panelling, screens, doors and frames). Experience preferred but training can be given if eager to learn. Salary DOE.
MRHP-- - Clinical Nurse Manager, Bed Management
Clinical Nurse Manager 3 - Bed Management MRHP-04-26-141 Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise Location of Post: Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise There is currently two permanent , whole-time and one specified purpose , whole-time Clinical Nurse Manager 3 – Bed Management vacancies available in the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for a Clinical Nurse Manager 3 – Bed Management from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full-time or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries: For further information about the role, please contact: Olivia Lafferty Director of Nursing Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise Email: olivia.lafferty@hse.ie Tel: 057 869 6434 HR Point of Contact: The HSE Dublin and Midlands 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: Hermaye McCallion HR Recruitment Officer HSE Dublin and Midlands Email: hermaye.mccallion@hse.ie Tel: 087 125 9086 Purpose of the Post: Post holder is responsible for:
Retained Firefighters
CHARACTER: Each candidate must be of good character. The County Council may make whatever enquiries it considers necessary to satisfy this condition. AGE: A Retained Fire-fighter must be not less than 18 and must be under 55 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 Laois County Council as proof of age. RETIREMENT : On reaching 55 years of age, or sooner if found medically or physically unfit to continue, a part-time Fire-fighter shall be required to retire. However, such Fire-fighter have the option to continue working up to age 60 subject to compulsory annual medical assessment measured against agreed standards. PROBATION: From the date of commencement as part-time Fire-fighter there shall be a period of ten months during which he/she shall be on probation. During this period he/she shall be required, when requested by the Chief Fire Officer, to undergo and successfully complete a Recruits Induction Course and a Breathing apparatus Wearers Course. Such period of ten months may be extended at the absolute discretion of the County Council. The part-time Fire-fighter shall cease to be employed at the end of the period of probation unless the County Council is satisfied that he/she has been satisfactory in all respects. You will also be required to undergo Heavy Goods Vehicle driver training (Class C licence) & successfully pass the appropriate driving test. HEALTH: Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Eyesight levels should be uncorrected visual acuity of 6/9, 6/12 or better. (Candidates should check with an optician to ascertain if eligible to avoid unnecessary interviews and expense prior to applying for the position). MEDICAL EXAMINATION: Before recruitment a candidate must undergo and pass health and fitness testsin accordance with “An Occupational Health System for members of the retained Fire Service as issued by the Local Government Management Services Board July 2005, in order to qualify for the post. (Refer to enclosed Firefighter Selection Tests). During the period of employment the person appointed must participate in the Occupational Health Systems as laid down in “An Occupation Health system for members of the Retained Fire Service” as issued by the Local Government Management Services Board July 2005. He/she will co-operate with Laois County Council in arrangements to this end. A Firefighter who, in the opinion of the Medical Advisor conducting the Occupational Health system, is unsuitable for operational duties as a Firefighter will be required to resign. EDUCATION AND SUITABILITY: A candidate must have attained a suitable level of education to enable him/her to undergo successfully the appropriate training and to perform satisfactorily as a part-time Firefighter. DRIVING LICENCE: On date of appointment the successful candidate must hold a full clean driving licence in respect of Category B Vehicles or equivalent in the EU Model Driving Licence on the latest date for the receipt of completed applications. Candidates are also required prior to appointment to procure and maintain a Class C learner permit . In addition, the successful candidate must have access to a car as he/she may be required to travel to training courses in the course of his/her duties. DRILLS AND FURTHER TRAINING: A part-time Firefighter shall attend and participate in drills and shall undergo from time to time courses and further training, including Breathing Apparatus Training, minimum of 2 weeks, as required or deemed appropriate by the County Council. The location(s) of the training shall be decided by the County Council. Drills shall be held at such frequency as decided by the County Council in its absolute discretion. Adequate advance notice shall be given to Firefighters. RESIDENCE: (a) The residence and place of normal work of each part-time Firefighter shall be within a distance from the Fire Station, acceptable to the Fire Authority. (As a rough guide a maximum distance of 1½ miles from the Fire Station). If at any time his/her availability is affected by change of work or any other reasons, he/she will be required to resign. (b) A part-time Firefighter shall be required to report for duty to the fire station in its present location or in the event of change of location, to such new locations that may be decided by the Fire Authority. Changes in the location of a fire station will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. AVAILABILITY: Written evidence from the employer as to availability must be provided and the County Council, in its sole discretion, shall decide as to whether the availability as so evidenced is acceptable. Self-employed must also provide written evidence as to availability. Such written evidence must cover a candidate’s availability on recruitment for fire and other calls, drills, training and such other duties which the part-time Firefighter may be required by the County Council to perform. If the County Council deems a part-time Firefighter’s attendance to be unsatisfactory, it may terminate his/her service. RECRUITMENT : 1. Applicants will be required to attend for interview at their own expense . 2. Candidates will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy test as part of the recruitment process. 3. The interview board will recommend a panel of suitable applicants and further vacancies may be filled from the panel. 4. Applicants will be required to undergo Garda Vetting procedure DUTIES: (a) Each part-time Firefighter shall be required to attend at fires and other emergencies, drills, displays etc, at such times and for such periods as required by the Authority. (b) Each part-time Firefighter shall operate in accordance with such rostering arrangements as exist, or as may be arranged by the Fire Authority, from time to time, and shall attend with due promptness fire and other calls, emergencies and duties in any part of County Laois and in the area of any other Fire Authority as required by the County Council. Firefighters may be contacted via smart phone and shall participate in any online crew availability systems adopted by the Fire Authority. (c) A part-time Firefighter, as and when required, shall perform such duties as are assigned to him/her from time to time. Failure to respond promptly to fire or other calls shall at the discretion of the County Council, result in termination of service. CLOTHING ETC . While on duty, part-time Firefighter shall use the clothing and personal equipment provided by the Council and such clothing and equipment shall be left in the Station immediately after the cessation of duty. Part-time Firefighter may not use such clothing and equipment save while on duty. GRIEVANCE AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE : The terms of the County Council’s Grievance and Disciplinary procedure shall apply to part-time Fire-fighters. DATA PROTECTION : This personal information of the application form is used solely in processing your candidature. Such information held is subject to the rights and obligations set out in the Data Protection Acts, 1988 & 2003 and the General Data Protection Regulation.
Supervisor
Main purpose of the role: Manage and motivate your team, ensuring the store operates efficiently and effectively and to provide our customers with the very best customer service experience at all times. The ideal candidate will have/be:
MRHP---, Unscheduled Care Manager
Grade VII - Unscheduled Care Manager MRHP-03-26-127 Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise Location of Post: Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise There is currently one specified purpose (until September 2026) , whole-time Grade VII – Unscheduled Care Manager vacancy available in the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for a Grade VII – Unscheduled Care Manager from which current and future, specified purpose vacancies of full-time or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries: For further information about the role, please contact: Dolores Fall Operations Manager Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise Email: dolores.fall@hse.ie Tel: 057 869 6376 HR Point of Contact: The HSE Dublin and Midlands 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: Sophie Larkin Human Resources Team Lead HSE Dublin and Midlands Email: sophie.larkin@hse.ie Tel: 087 703 1406 Purpose of the Post: The successful candidate will, with the support of the multidisciplinary team and internal and external stakeholders, be responsible for:
Social Care Worker Residential Services
SOCIAL CARE WORKER Laois Residential Services Permanent Part Time 60 Hours Per Fortnight Contract We are recruiting for positions of Social Care Worker to work as part of a dynamic team supporting Individuals within the Laois Services. The successful candidate will be provided with the opportunity to support individuals with independent living skills, community inclusion and the promotion of their personal health and wellbeing. They will be given the opportunities and resources to encourage and motivate individuals in pursuing their personal interests and life goals. We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic Social Care Worker to support, encourage and motivate individuals to lead a fulfilling life. The roster will include days, weekends, waking nights and sleepovers. Requirements: Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 30th March 2026 @ 10.00am Please note that the successful candidates will be required to be available for any of day, weekend, waking night duty and ‘sleep-over / over-night’ shifts. In addition, we require staff members to be willing to work alone in the residents’ homes. To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation Informal enquiries to: Mary Ramsbottom 087 6852643 (9.00am to 4.30pm)
MRHP-- - Clinical Midwife Manager, Shift Leader
Clinical Midwife Manager 2 – Shift Leader MRHP-03-26-87 Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise Location: Maternity Services, Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise / Seirbhísí Máithreachais, Ospidéal Réigniúnach Lár na Tíre Port Laoise There is currently two permanen/whole-time Clinical Midwife Manager 2 – Shift Leader vacancies available in the Maternity Department in the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for a Clinical Midwife Manager 2 – Shift Leader from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full-time or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries: We welcome enquiries about the role. For further information about the role, please contact: Ita Kinsella Director of Midwifery Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise Email: ita.kinsella@hse.ie Tel: 087 103 7126 HR Point of Contact: The HSE Dublin and Midlands 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: Sonia Byrne Human Resources Team Lead HSE Dublin and Midlands Email: sonia.byrne@hse.ie Purpose of the Post: The post of the Clinical Midwife Manager 2 – Shift Leader has a pivotal role in service planning, co-ordinating, and managing activity and resources within the clinical area. The main responsibilities are: quality assurance, resource management, staffing and staff development, practice development, facilitation communication and professional / clinical leadership. Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications and / or Experience 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: - (i) Are registered in the Midwives 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 5 years post registration experience (or an aggregate of 5 years full-time post registration experience) of which 2 years must be in the speciality or related area of Midwifery. AND (iii) Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role. AND (iv) Candidates must demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development. AND (b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of suitability and clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role. 2. Annual Registration (i) On appointment, practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the Midwives Division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (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). 3. Health Candidates 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. 4. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Post Specific Requirements: Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the Neonatal Resuscitation Programme (NRP), Basic Life Support (BLS), management of Obstetric Emergencies, Cardiotocography (CTG) interpretation, perineal suturing and breastfeeding. Demonstrate knowledge of HSE National Standards for Bereavement Care following pregnancy loss and perinatal death. Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in nursing / midwifery management as relevant to the role.
