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This competition presents an opportunity to gain employment with Tipperary County Council in the role of Part-time Leisure Attendant. Tipperary County Council is committed to a policy of open and fair recruitment, in line with good practice, recruitment and selection standards, employment legislation and relevant circulars from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. This Candidate Information Booklet is intended to provide information on the post of Part-time Leisure Attendant and the selection process, and candidates are advised to familiarise themselves with the detailed information in advance of submitting their application. Candidates should satisfy themselves that they are eligible under the Qualifications to apply for the post of Part-time Leisure Attendant. Where a candidate provides false or misleading information or has deliberately omitted relevant information on their application form, this may result in their disqualification from the competition. Qualifications The person holding the employment must: a) Be of good character. b) Be free from any defect or disease which would render him or her unsuitable to hold the employment and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render an efficient service. c) Be at least 18 years of age. d) Possess Irish Water Safety National Pool Lifeguard Award or equivalent (Level 2). e) Level 1 Swimming Teacher Qualification desirable but not essential. The successful applicant will be expected to gain their full Swimming Teachers Qualification and instruct swimming classes. f) National Certificate in Fitness or equivalent and knowledge of pool plant operations desirable but not essential. • Please attach all required Certificates with your application form. The successful candidate(s) will be subject to Garda Vetting prior to appointment. Conditions of Employment Wages: Hourly Rate €17.37 Annual leave and public holidays shall be given in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997. The terms of the appropriate Superannuation Scheme will be applied. Duties Supervision of activities in the Pool Complex. Supervision of circulation areas and changing rooms. Setting up, changing and storing equipment, furniture and apparatus according to the demands of the programme in any area of Sean Treacy Memorial Swimming Pool, as directed by Supervisors. Assist and instruct individuals and or groups in swimming tuition. Promote membership and facilities where applicable. Supervise and control entrance areas, the foyer and pool. Officiate as steward during events. Effect repairs to equipment and maintain it in a proper and safe condition. Receive supplies and equipment at the swimming pool, record, unload and store them. Supervision of all swimmers in the pool area. Clean the pool and surrounds, changing areas, toilets and drains. Clean gym area, toilets and Aerobics studio. Undertake general cleaning and labouring duties around the facility. Completion of all necessary records. Report all defects and damage to machinery, furniture and fittings and the fabric of the building. Effect repair or remedial action in respect of the defects. Accept general responsibility for the safety of all swimming pool users when they are engaged in activities. Be responsible for carrying and handling of money. Make necessary simple repairs to vending and change machines. Reception duties. Administer First Aid where required. Carry out regular water testing, log results and take action if required. Comply with all Health and Safety policies and procedures currently in place at Sean Treacy Memorial Swimming Pool and any new policies that may be introduced in the future. Comply with the Normal Operating Procedure and the Emergency Action Plan for Sean Treacy Memorial Swimming Pool. Complete all mandatory training. Wear any PPE that is supplied to you. Undertake such other duties as may from time to time be allocated by the Manager.
Retail Associate
With nearly 60 stores across Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland & Scotland and 30 years of presence and expertise in the fashion industry, DV8 Fashion is one of the most recognised fashion names on the High Street bringing you top brands, exclusive lines and new trends. We pride ourselves in innovation and creativity and love to showcase this in everything that we do. We have a truly global presence, offering our brands online giving you 24/7 access to top fashion, shipping to most parts of the world! DV8 journey began in 1994, as a local family business we have now expanded massively and have big ambitions for the future. People are at the heart of what we do and play a key part in our continuous expansion, we are always looking for best talent, creativity and innovative mindsets to join DV8. About You We are on the lookout for a part time Retail Associate to join our DV8 Wexford store. Some retail experience would be great, but we provide full training & development, so we don’t enforce the need for previous experience! About the Role To be a successful Retail Associate at DV8 you will: · Offer friendly and helpful service to all of our customers · Keep our salesfloor looking spotless, tidy and easy to shop from · Be working at any part of the store be it salesfloor or the stockroom · Operate the till for both cash and card payments- full training will be provided · Undertake other tasks to help smooth running of the store Some of DV8 Benefits · Career development opportunities · Training · Competitive remuneration · Very generous staff discount · Early access to exclusive and new lines
Retail Associate
With nearly 60 stores across Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland & Scotland and 30 years of presence and expertise in the fashion industry, DV8 Fashion is one of the most recognised fashion names on the High Street bringing you top brands, exclusive lines and new trends. We pride ourselves in innovation and creativity and love to showcase this in everything that we do. We have a truly global presence, offering our brands online giving you 24/7 access to top fashion, shipping to most parts of the world! DV8 journey began in 1994, as a local family business we have now expanded massively and have big ambitions for the future. People are at the heart of what we do and play a key part in our continuous expansion, we are always looking for best talent, creativity and innovative mindsets to join DV8. About You We are on the lookout for a part time Retail Associate to join our DV8 Thurles store. Some retail experience would be great, but we provide full training & development, so we don’t enforce the need for previous experience! About the Role To be a successful Retail Associate at DV8 you will: · Offer friendly and helpful service to all of our customers · Keep our salesfloor looking spotless, tidy and easy to shop from · Be working at any part of the store be it salesfloor or the stockroom · Operate the till for both cash and card payments- full training will be provided · Undertake other tasks to help smooth running of the store Some of DV8 Benefits · Career development opportunities · Training · Competitive remuneration · Very generous staff discount · Early access to exclusive and new lines
Finance Assistant
With nearly 60 stores across Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland & Scotland and 30 years of presence and expertise in the fashion industry, DV8 Fashion is one of the most recognised fashion names on the High Street and we have an opportunity for Finance Assistant to join our team. Working as part of a small finance team, the successful candidate’s key responsibility will be to support and assist the finance team with daily and monthly transactional duties. Main duties and responsibilities Contract Type- Permanent, minimum of 30 hours per week. This role operates on Monday to Friday basis onsite. Location- DV8 Fashion Head Office, Portadown
Sales Advisor
Working Schedule: This role requires evening and weekend availability. All contracts will be 16 Hours on a fixed shift pattern, all hours above 16 hours will be rostered on a flexible basis. Purpose To deliver a great shopping experience for our customers, we are looking for colleagues who put customers before tasks every time whilst championing and promoting our brilliant products. As the face of the business, you will be the voice of our customers helping us to continually improve. Key Accountabilities The Key Accountabilities describe the activities you will do within your role: Customer Everyone’s Welcome M&S is ready to push boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring digital era. That’s why we’re revolutionising how we work and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. There’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Marks & Spencer aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make an immediate impact. We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process, and we are happy to talk flexible working. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.
Sales Advisor
Working Schedule: This role requires evening and weekend availability. All contracts will be 16 Hours on a fixed shift pattern, all hours above 16 hours will be rostered on a flexible basis. Purpose To deliver a great shopping experience for our customers, we are looking for colleagues who put customers before tasks every time whilst championing and promoting our brilliant products. As the face of the business, you will be the voice of our customers helping us to continually improve. Key Accountabilities The Key Accountabilities describe the activities you will do within your role: Customer Everyone’s Welcome M&S is ready to push boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring digital era. That’s why we’re revolutionising how we work and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. There’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Marks & Spencer aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make an immediate impact. We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process, and we are happy to talk flexible working. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.
Sales Advisor
This role requires evening and weekend availability as well as weekdays. All contracts will be 16 Hours on a fixed shift pattern, all hours above 16 hours will be rostered on a flexible basis. (14H) Purpose To deliver a great shopping experience for our customers, we are looking for colleagues who put customers before tasks every time whilst championing and promoting our brilliant products. As the face of the business, you will be the voice of our customers helping us to continually improve. Key Accountabilities The Key Accountabilities describe the activities you will do within your role: Customer Everyone’s Welcome M&S is ready to push boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring digital era. That’s why we’re revolutionising how we work and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. There’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Marks & Spencer aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make an immediate impact. We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process, and we are happy to talk flexible working. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.
Centre Administrator
Pieta’s vision is a world where suicide, self-harm and stigma have been replaced by hope, self-care and acceptance. Pieta provide a range of counselling services for people who are suicidal, engage in self-harm or who are bereaved by suicide. Pieta also operate a national 24-hour helpline (1800 247 247) and a dedicated Education and Training office. We are committed to delivering our services with care and professionalism and continue to strive to ensure that we provide the best service for our clients. The role of the Centre Administrator is to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for all who attend, as well as ensuring the smooth running of the centre’s daily activities and be present in the centre. Responsibilities Welcoming clients to the centre and general reception duties Managing petty cash, post and donations in line with Pieta policy Completing required maintenance and safety checks and linking with operational department around these Provide administrative support to therapists under the direction of the Clinical Service Manager Organising meetings and take minutes as required Ensure appropriate filing system (both paper and electronic via Salesforce) Ensure data kept in line with GDPR, data protection and confidentiality policies Opening and closing of the Pieta centre Ensure appropriate resources available for smooth running of the centre in line with centre budget and maintain office equipment and coordinate purchasing and delivery of office stationery Ensure invoices and back-up documentation are submitted on time Work in accordance with the policies and procedures of Pieta Carry out such other duties as may reasonably be requested by Pieta This role requires flexibility to cover annual leave, sick cover and some evening and/or weekend work Essential Experience Must have strong computer skills, including proficiency in using Microsoft Office - Salesforce experience is desirable Good organisational and administration skills with careful attention to detail Capacity to complete work in a timely and accurate manner Experience in working with databases an advantage (e.g. Salesforce) Calm, compassionate and welcoming manner Proficient communication and interpersonal skills Ability to take responsibility for ensuring that work is completed to a high standard Ability to work on their own initiative and a strong ability to work with a team Exercises good judgment about who to share information with when the level of confidentiality is unclear Organised and flexible in meeting multiple demands Demonstrate a belief and enthusiasm for the work of Pieta and adhere to the core values of Pieta
Beach Lifeguard
Fingal is a highly attractive place to live, work, visit and do business. It comprises a geographical area of 450 sq.km stretching from Balbriggan in the north, to Blanchardstown in the west and to Howth in the east. The area is defined by the diversity of its landscape and settlement patterns with rural, urban and suburban locations all rolled into one county. There is 88kms of coastline, three large protected estuaries and salt marsh habitats and 13 major beaches. Fingal County Council is one of the county’s major local employers and currently employs approximately 1,600 staff. The Council is mandated to deliver a diverse range of functions and services which can be broadly described under the headings of the provision of physical and social infrastructure, housing, economic and tourism development, community development, recreation and amenity services and the management of the planning and environmental regulatory framework. The role of the County Council as provided for in law is to represent, lead and serve the communities of Fingal. 1. Duties You may be assigned to any beach during your employment. Additional duties may be assigned to you by a designated person appointed by Fingal County Council and duties may change from time to time. You will be provided with a list of duties as part of your induction training. · To provide supervision of activities at public bathing places in order to prevent drowning accidents. · To provide emergency rescue service in the case of accidents. · To render first aid when possible. · To provide advice to the public regarding facilities, tides, hazards, etc. · To ensure that from the start of the duty period that the appropriate flags are flown and are changed or re-located as necessary during the day. · To inspect all lifesaving and first aid equipment on arrival for duty to ensure that adequate stocks are available and in good working order. · To inspect the patrol area and where possible to remove any dangerous or offensive items. If the lifeguard cannot deal with the matter he should immediately report to his supervisor. · The names and attendance times of all guards on duty. · The general weather and tidal conditions. · What flags were flown and when they were changed during the day. · Any information which may assist the Authorities in improving the service. · To complete all appropriate rescue and first aid forms. 2. Qualifications and requirements of the post CHARACTER Each candidate must be of good character. 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, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, ETC. Candidates must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (a) Beach Lifeguard Certificate as awarded by Irish Water Safety, RLSS or equivalent. (b) Applicants renewing their Beach Lifeguard Certificate may also apply. (c) Applicants in the process of obtaining your Cert can apply, however, you will not be able to sign your contract until you submit a copy of your Cert. 3. Particulars of Employment NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT The post is temporary and may be whole-time or part-time to commence on Saturday 30th May, 2026 and cease on Sunday 30th August, 2026. RATE OF PAY Successful candidates will be paid at the 1st point of the Lifeguard salary scale which is €16.79 per hour . An additional weekend differential rate is paid for working at weekends. Salaries will be paid fortnightly by means of a credit transfer to a financial institution. Statutory deductions will be made as appropriate. HEALTH For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are employed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Local Authority. Recruitment A local authority may decide, by reason of the number of persons seeking admission to a competition, to carry out a shortlisting procedure. The number of persons to be invited, in these circumstances, to interview shall be determined by the local authority from time to time, having regard to the likely number of vacancies to be filled. Selection will be by means of an interview conducted by or on behalf of the local authority. Candidates will be required to pay any expenses incurred by them in attending the interview. Panels may be formed on the basis of such interviews. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the qualification declared for the post and that they are otherwise suitable for employment may, within the life of the panel, be employed as appropriate vacancies arise. The local authority shall require a person to whom employment is offered to take up such employment within a period of not more than 6 weeks and if he or she fails to take up the employment within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not employ the person .
School Warden
The Position Limerick City and County Council is seeking to fill positions at the grade of Adult School Wardens. Successful applicants may be appointed to permanent, temporary or casual vacancies at Appointed Crossing Places in the Metropolitan area. Limerick City and County Council are also seeking to establish a relief panel for use when cover may be required at short-notice. Please note that successful candidates can be assigned/reassigned to any Appointed Crossing Place within the Metropolitan area, on a permanent or temporary basis, if required by business need. Duties The duties of the School Warden will include but will not be limited to: Terms and Conditions 1. The Post: Subject to the availability of suitably qualified candidates, candidates may be appointed by Limerick City and County Council to fill permanent, temporary and casual positions that may arise for its duration. 2. Annual Leave The annual leave entitlement for Adult School Wardens is two working weeks during the School Summer Holiday period and one week over the Christmas Holiday period. 3. Rate of Pay: The applicable incremental salary scale is €16.88 – €18.93 per hour inclusive. Payment of increments is dependent on satisfactory performance. Remuneration will be for 10 hours per week, or as worked if appointed on a casual basis. Entry point of this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point of the scale (currently €16.88 per hour). 4. Location: Limerick City and County Council reserves the right to assign the successful candidate to any department or premises 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 travel to and from work at their own expense. 5. Hours of Work Hours of work can vary depending on assignment. An example of one current work pattern would be from 8.30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 2.20 p.m. to 3.05 p.m. 6. Sick Leave: The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail. 7. Superannuation: The Local Government Superannuation Scheme applies. 8. Residence: The holder of the post shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. 9. Safety and Welfare: The holder of the post shall co-operate with the terms of Limerick City and County Council’s Safety Statement and Major Emergency Plan. The successful candidate shall make themselves aware of the safety rules and procedures and make proper use of all safety, clothing and equipment. 10. 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. 11. Taking Up Appointment: The local authority shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of four weeks and if they fail 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 them. 12. Garda Vetting: The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 to 2016 came into effect on 29th April 2016. The Act places a statutory obligation on Limerick City and County Council to ensure that any work or activity which is carried out by a person, a necessary and regular part of which consists mainly of a person having access to or contact with children or vulnerable persons will be subject of Garda Vetting. 13. Probation: Where a person who is not already a permanent employee of a local authority is appointed, the following provisions shall apply: (a) There shall be a period after such appointments take effect, during which such person shall hold such post on probation. (b) Such period shall be set by the Chief Executive and this period may be extended at their discretion. (c) Such person shall cease to hold the post at the end of the period of probation, unless during such period, the Manager has certified that the service of such person is satisfactory. 14. References: Applicants are required to advise the names of two responsible persons to whom they are well known but not related (at least one of the referees should be an existing or former employer). In advance of any offer of employment, Limerick City and County Council reserves the right to seek references from current and previous employers, educational institutions or any other organisations with which the candidate has been associated. The Council reserves the right to determine the merit, appropriateness and relevance of such references and referees. 15. General Data Protection Regulation: Basis for Processing your Personal Information The basis for processing your personal data is to progress your application for the position you have applied for with Limerick City and County Council under the Terms of the Employment (Information) Act 1994 and Human Resources Department policies and procedures. If you do not furnish the personal data requested, Limerick City and County Council will not be able to progress your application form for the competition for which you are applying. 16. Pre-Employment Medical: Prior to appointment the candidate will be required to complete a Health Declaration and may be required to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner nominated by the Council. Where for any reason the cost of the medical examination is borne by the applicant it shall be refunded on appointment subject to statutory tax and statutory deductions.
