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We are Kids Inc. We provide Early Years and Afterschool Care services. With an experience of more than 25 years in the childcare industry, we're one of the most established organizations operating geographically all over Ireland. Our goal to extend children’s daily learning by involving them in a wide range of sports and creative programs, with a strict ‘No Screen Time’ policy. With 4 Creches and Preschool services in Dublin, Kids Inc is also hosting over 70 'Onsite" Breakfast and Afterschool Care programs throughout the country. We are looking for kind, enthusiastic, and dedicated individuals who are passionate about working with children to join our team. We are currently recruiting for a Part-Time Term-Time Manager, in Scoil Naomh Sheosaimh school to join our busy Afterschool & Holiday service as of January 2025. Please note this role will operate Monday-Friday between the hours of 13:00-18:30 . What's in it for you? If this sounds like you, press APPLY today We would love to hear about your experience! All successful candidates will need to go through a Garda Vetting check and provide a Valid Police Certificate (applicable to employees who have lived outside of Ireland for more than 6 months since over the age of 16).
Retail Assistant
As a result of our expansion plans and our continued ongoing success we are looking to appoint a part time Retail Assistant. In this role you will be the face of The Range delivering great service and promoting The Range as a unique one-stop shopping experience. What are we looking for? To be successful in this role you will love working in a fast-paced retail environment and must be willing to give the very best customer service experience to our customers. The emphasis will be on service. This is not just a standing filling shelves type of job. If you have the personality that our customers will appreciate, and if you enjoy an environment where you can really engage with the customer, then this could be the role for you. Your day will be varied, from delivering service with a smile at the till to engaging with customers to help them find their ideal products. You will need to have to have a flexible approach as there will be times when you will be supporting other areas of the Store to meet the business needs. Previous retail experience is NOT essential. We have the all the necessary support and training to get you up to speed and delivering excellent service. Why The Range? Working for The Range is no ordinary job. We are a Sunday Times Top Track 100 company and one of the UK’s fastest growing retailers. Much of this success is thanks to our talented and passionate teams. From retail opportunities nationwide to innovative roles in our Head Office and fulfilment positions at our state of the art distribution centres, you’re sure to find the role to match your skills and your ambition. People are at the heart of our retail concept, and we want to invest in our staff and make the future extraordinary. Apply today for a challenging and rewarding position in a dynamic, fast paced environment and take the next step in your career.
Domiciliary Careworker
Domiciliary Home Care Workers – Bed Runs (7-11pm) Available. Ref: W/DCW/S/2140 £13.00 per hour (Mon-Fri plus Mileage) £13.00 per hour (Sat & Sun plus Mileage) Part-time (12 & 20 Hour) contracts available Requirements: Experience of caring in a formal/informal setting Full Driving Licence Access to Car Interested? A full job description and details of how to apply can be found at: https://bryson.getgotjobs.co.uk/home Or call us on: 028 7132 1989 Closing date: 1st March 2026 at 12pm “Please note a satisfactory Access NI Enhanced / Standard disclosure or Garda Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment” We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.
Domiciliary Careworker
Job Opportunity Limavady, Dungiven/Foreglen Home Care Workers – Morning Runs (7am-2pm) Ref: W/HCW/L/2165 £13.00 per hour (Mon-Fri) plus mileage allowance £13.60 per hour (Sat & Sun) plus mileage allowance Part-time (12 hour & 20 hour) contracts available. Requirements: Experience of caring in a formal/informal setting Full Driving Licence Access to Car Interested? A full job description and details of how to apply can be found at: https://bryson.getgotjobs.co.uk/home Or call us on: 028 7132 1989 Closing date: 1st March 2026 at 12pm “Please note a satisfactory Access NI Enhanced / Standard disclosure or Garda Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment” We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.
Sales Consultant
GET TO KNOW US At Aspects Beauty Company Limited we regard ourselves as brand development experts, caring, nurturing and building luxury brands. We represent fragrances for designers such as Versace, Moschino and Eight & Bob. Brand owners trust us with their brands, whether they are tiny and new or global and huge KNOW THE ROLE Are you passionate about fragrance?…….Look no further! We are looking for an engaging and passionate Part time Fragrance Sales Consultant to work in Brown Thomas, Limerick. As a Fragrance Sales Consultant you will contribute to the overall success of the account through excellent product knowledge, teamwork and the delivery of outstanding customer service. Promoting, enhancing and maintaining the Company image and reputation to the customer. Key responsibilities and standards · Sell Fragrance/Beauty products to achieve required retail individual and account sales targets set by the company. · You must be able to develop outstanding product knowledge to take into account all the different brands you will working with. · Achieve sales targets and deliver a total brand experience. · You must provide exceptional customer service where traffic stopping is key. · Communicate information to the Line Manager when required. · Maintain company standards including excellent grooming at all times. KNOW WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR · Previous sales experience in a similar industry working with sales targets. · A passion for fragrance, beauty and luxury brands. · Flexibility, as hours will include weekends and some late finishes. KNOW HOW WE WORK Experience is our business : Our customer engagement sets the bar in service and experiential retail, giving our customers something to love every time. We Are More Than Shops: We create enjoyable places, to excite, where people socialise, discover, learn and are inspired, and where local communities are enriched. We are Curators: Our unique range of product and services are key to the sense of excitement that Brown Thomas Arnotts is renowned for, whether for a special day or every day, things that make our customer’s lives better. We Care for Our People: We believe a great customer experience starts with a great people experience. That is why we promote a culture where talent is nurtured and where creativity and learning are valued. We Succeed by Working Sustainably: We are community-focused and our aim is to cultivate retail environments that are conscious, considerate and commercial.
Team Leader
Team Leader for 8 hours per week. Nutgrove. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Team Leader to join our store at Flying Tiger Copenhagen Nutgrove, Dublin. They get to be part of our unique concept and help us create an atmosphere that's second to none. Join us and be a part of a company that's passionate about growth, creativity, and making every day extraordinary. Must be fully flexible and available to work Monday through to Sunday working a variety of shift patterns ranging from early start to support delivery to starting later to support closing the store. Must be available to work 5 out of 7 days each week. About Us At Flying Tiger Copenhagen, we don’t design to make products look nice, we design to make people feel good. Creating products that make you smile with the real value in the experiences of when we share these products with others. We are a variety retail concept with over 800 stores across 27 countries. with over 7,000 fantastic employees. As part of a responsible community, we are committed to sustainability, including sourcing of our materials, to how we operate across our businesses. What the role is about? The rate of pay for this role is €14.75 per hour, mid-week availablity is required for this role. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Domiciliary Home Care Workers
Home Care Workers – Morning Runs (7am-2pm), Tea Runs (2pm-7pm) & Bed Runs (7-11pm) available. Ref: W/HCW/D/2186 £13.00 per hour (Mon-Fri plus Mileage) £13.00 per hour (Sat & Sun plus Mileage) Part-time (12hr/20 hour) & Full-time contracts available Requirements: Experience of caring in a formal/informal setting Full Driving Licence Access to Car Interested? A full job description and details of how to apply can be found at: https://bryson.getgotjobs.co.uk/home Or call us on: 028 7132 1989 Closing date: 28th February 2026 at 12pm “Please note a satisfactory Access NI Enhanced / Standard disclosure or Garda Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment” We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.
General Operative
Description The successful candidates will work as part of the factory processing team producing meat to fulfil production targets on a daily and weekly basis. Successful candidates will be required to work in all areas of the factory where the duties will include the following: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV in English for consideration.
Retained Firefighter
The Role of the Retained Firefighter The role of the retained firefighter is primarily to: • Save life and preserve endangered life • Protect property from damage by fire • Inform and educate awareness of safety Retained firefighters are on call to respond to emergencies. As well as responding to emergency calls, firefighters may also be involved in community fire safety initiatives. Although retained firefighters are part-time, they are fully trained and capable of saving life and property to provide a comprehensive service to the community. When a call is received firefighters are required to respond immediately. Retained firefighters must be ready to drop whatever they are doing, to become part of a team ready to respond safely and effectively to the emergency, regardless of the time of day/night or the weather conditions. The Fire Service responds to emergency calls from the public, primarily to prevent injury and protect life, but also to prevent and restrict damage to property. Many emergency calls are not to fires but to road-traffic accidents where casualties may be trapped in vehicles. The Fire Service may also be called to deal with chemical spillages and toxic emissions, etc. Firefighters need to be able to use problem solving skills and initiative to resolve issues quickly and calmly. Firefighters also need to be able to deal sensitively and appropriately with members of the public when they are distressed, confused or obstructive. Firefighters are required to carry out routine checks, as well as cleaning and maintaining, all equipment and fire appliance to ensure they work properly when required during an emergency. Firefighters are required to participate and take part in the duties as required as part of the organizational response to Climate Action to promote and ensure capacity building, empowering change and delivering action. All new recruits undergo extensive initial training, which includes a three-week Recruit Induction course, a two-week Breathing Apparatus Wearers Course and one-week Compartment Fire Behaviour course. Thereafter all firefighters are required to undergo a continuous development programme by attending lectures, exercises, practical courses and other forms of training to maintain competency levels. Firefighters are expected to take responsibility for developing their own skills and for ensuring that their fitness levels are maintained as the work of a firefighter can be demanding, both physically and psychologically. DUTIES OF THE POSITION • A Firefighter shall be required to attend at fires and other emergencies, drills, displays and other duties at such times and for such periods as required by the County Council. Failure to respond promptly to fire or other emergency calls will be addressed through the Local Authority’s disciplinary procedure. • Each Firefighter who attends for Fire Brigade service must be prepared to accept the work entailed and to fulfil to the best of their ability their duty as a Firefighter in the saving of life, saving of property and the fighting of fires or other such emergencies. • Every Firefighter must comply with XYZ County Council’s Crew Management Arrangements for Retained Firefighters. Firefighters who are on standby during fires or other incidents shall remain at the Station and perform such duties as may be assigned by the Station Officer from time to time during the callout. • Firefighters shall ensure that the Fire Station is kept clean & tidy at all times. Firefighting equipment shall be kept clean, maintained properly and stowed away in a safe manner. • Firefighters are required to adhere to and co-operate with all National and Local Agreements pertaining to the Fire Services. • Firefighters will be required to attend Training Courses as directed. • Firefighters must undertake driving duties as required. • Comply with all organisational policies, procedures and legislation. • Participate & take part in the duties as required as part of the Organisational response to Climate Action to promote & ensure capacity building, empowering change and delivering action. • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. THE CANDIDATE Candidates must be: • Able to work in hazardous conditions for long periods of time, including heights and confined spaces • Mechanically adept with good dexterity and coordination • Able to follow instruction • Able to work well under pressure • Self-reliant and self-assured with a keen sense of discipline • Able to contribute to and work with a team • Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing • Able to understand and memorise technical information QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for the post of Retained Firefighter must be 18 years old on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms. A birth certificate must be submitted to the County Council as proof of age before a person is engaged as a recruit. 1. Character Applicants must be of good character and must not at any time bring the County Council & Fire Brigade into disrepute. The Council may make whatever enquiries it considers necessary to satisfy this condition. Employment will be subject to the provision of satisfactory references and Garda Vetting. 2. 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. 3. Medical Examination, etc. 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 consider necessary. An Operational Firefighter shall: • Agree to participate in the Occupational Health Scheme for Retained Firefighters in operation by Longford County Council; and • At any time, if requested by the County Council, undergo such medical examination(s) by medical examiner(s) as nominated by the County Council; and • Attend medical examinations in accordance with the frequency set down in the Occupational Health Scheme for Retained Firefighters as issued by the (LGMA) 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 examiner(s) and to the general condition above as to health. • An operational Firefighter is required to maintain an appropriate level of physical fitness. 4. Citizenship Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or (e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or (f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. 5. Education On the latest date for receipt of completed application forms candidates must: • have a good standard of education and be able to successfully undergo the training required for the post of retained firefighter; • hold an unendorsed Class B Driving Licence. On appointment and after an interval decided by the Chief Fire Officer, firefighters will be required to obtain a Class C Licence. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYMENT 1. The Post Employment in the post of Retained Firefighter is part-time & pensionable. 2. Location Persons appointed must live and work within a maximum of 8 minutes response time from time alert from the regional control centre. A maximum travel time of up to 7 minutes may be permitted (based on GPS navigation planner e.g. Google maps or similar as determined by Longford 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. The fire stations are: • Granard • Lanesboro • Longford • Edgeworthstown • Ballymahon The location of the residence and place of work must be acceptable to the Chief Fire Officer. A Firefighter must carry the appropriate fire service alerter at all times when on duty. A Retained Firefighter will be required to report for duty to the Fire Station in its present location or in the event of a change of location, to such new location as 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. 3. Letter of Release Each Retained Firefighter including the self-employed, and the unemployed if they take up employment must submit a Letter of Release from their employer stating that their employer will release them to attend fire brigade incidents and training. When a firefighter changes employment a new letter of release must be submitted to the Chief Fire Officer in advance of the change in circumstances. 6. Driver’s 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 HGV with up to eight passengers. All newly appointed Retained Firefighters will be required to obtain a Category C Driving Licence. Firefighters will co-operate 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. All Retained Fire Personnel must hold a full Drivers Licence and any loss or suspension of same and/or the accumulation of six penalty points or more must be notified in writing to the Fire Authority within two weeks of the occurrence. Any Retained Firefighter found guilty of a criminal offence must inform the Chief Fire Officer in writing of the offence and within two weeks of conviction. The Chief Fire Officer will carry out an investigation into this matter under the Fire Service Disciplinary and Grievance Procedure. Firefighters must drive Fire Service vehicles if instructed to do so. 7. Probationary Period of Employment Before appointment as a Firefighter, a recruit shall attend and successfully complete the three-week Firefighter Skills Training Course. Recruit Firefighters will be required to undergo and successfully complete the following recruit training programmes during their probationary period: • A three-week Recruit Firefighting Skills Course (including manual handling); • A two-week Breathing Apparatus Initial Wearers' Course; • A one-week Breathing Apparatus Compartment Fire Behaviour Course; and • 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 €23.75. 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 his/her 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 Firefighter at the end of the period of probation unless the County Council is satisfied that the Firefighter has been satisfactory in all respects. If service is deemed unsatisfactory within the probationary period the appointee will cease to hold the position as tenure of employment is subject to satisfactory service on an ongoing basis. 8. Remuneration Remuneration will consist of an inclusive annual allowance together with hourly rates for attendance at fires and drills. The Retainer and other fixed allowances will be paid from the date he/she takes up duty as a Retained Firefighter. 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 during 2025. Remuneration is paid by PayPath directly to the employee’s nominated bank account. The current wage pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, e.g. PAYE and PRSI. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and/or conduct are not satisfactory. The current Retained Firefighter allowance, and Drill / Incident Fees shall be paid in accordance with Government Circular EL 03/2025, as outlined. On appointment the candidate will be placed on the appropriate point of the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Circular. Retained Firefighter: Retained Fire Service – Fire Fighter - Rates Applicable at 1st March 2025 €14,523.00 - €17,854.00 Clothing Allowance: €186.29 per annum will be provided pro rata as a single payment in December of each year. There is an obligation on Firefighters to attend at alert/fire calls and at drills. This is the basis on which a retainer is paid. The onus on arranging to receive an alert/fire call shall rest with the Firefighter. 9. Drills Notwithstanding any other disciplinary action that the County Council may apply, failure to attend or participate in 85% of all drills in any quarter of a year, without good reason, will be addressed through the Local Authority’s disciplinary procedure. 10. Incidents In the case of an alert/fire call the Firefighter shall attend all calls within their Rostered-On duty Period (24 Weeks per annum). Firefighters who attend calls will be remunerated as per the Crew Management Arrangements for Retained Firefighters as operated by XYX County Council. Where the Chief Fire Officer considers that a Firefighter is not fulfilling the above attendance standards which he/she considers reasonable in all the circumstances, the Chief Fire Officer will consider the matter of attendance under the Council’s disciplinary policy. Subsequent continuing failure to meet the above attendance standards, without good reason, shall be dealt with through the disciplinary procedure, and may result in termination of service at the absolute discretion of the County Council. 11. Superannuation & Retirement 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 60 subject to annual compulsory assessment under the Occupational Health Scheme. Membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme is compulsory for all new entrant Retained Firefighters who commence employment on or after 1 January 2013. The provisions of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme will apply in the case of Retained Firefighters, with the exception of minimum pension age, as an earlier pension age is applicable to those employed in the retained fire service. Circular letters S. 6/2013 and S. 6/2013 (amended) apply. 12. Annual Leave Longford County Council’s annual leave year runs from 1 January to 31 December. Your annual leave entitlement will be in accordance with the Council’s employee annual leave allowance. The current annual leave entitlement for Retained Firefighter is 28 days per annum. A 14 day block of Annual Leave must be taken during the year. This will consist of one weeks roster one and one weeks flexible working taken together. Retained Firefighter have to be roster available for a minimum of 24 weeks of the year. The granting of annual leave at any particular time is always subject to the requirements of the Council and all annual leave is liable to suspension during periods of exceptional pressure. You are expected to avail of your leave allowance during the current leave year and any carry forward of annual leave must be in accordance with annual leave policy. The terms of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 shall apply. A Firefighter will be required to comply with the terms of the Crew Management Arrangements for Retained Firefighters as operated by Longford County Council. In cases of Annual Leave, advance notice must be given to the Station Officer or in their absence, to the Sub-Officer in advance of the first day of Annual Leave. Approval of annual leave will be subject to minimum crewing levels being maintained at station level. Each Firefighter must use their leave sheet or other means to record such annual leave absences. 13. Code of Conduct / Organisation Policies Employees are required to adhere to all current and future policies applicable during their period of employment period with Longford County Council. 14. Training Retained Firefighters are required to attend and participate fully in training programmes as required and to apply their learning in the course of their working activities. 15. Health and Safety Regulations Longford County Council as an Employer is obliged to ensure, so far as it is reasonably practicable, the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work of all of its employees. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, the County Council has a legal duty to exercise all due care and take all protective and preventative measures to protect the Safety, Health and Welfare of its employees. All employees also have a legal obligation under Safety and Health legislation to co-operate with management and not engage in any improper conduct or behaviour or do anything, which would place themselves or others at risk. Employees must not be under the influence of an intoxicant at the place of work. Employees must comply with all Safety and Health rules and regulations and attend all required Safety and Health Training. Firefighters must co-operate with the terms of Longford County Council’s Fire Service Safety Statement. They will familiarise themselves with the safety rules and procedures and make proper use of all safety clothing and equipment. They must report to the appropriate supervisor any defect they notice in the place of work or system of work which might be dangerous to safety, health or welfare. Failure to comply with the terms of the Safety Statement may result in disciplinary action.
Brigade Personnel
Appointments A panel may be formed on the basis of interviews, from which any offers of employment may be made. Following appointment, an initial probationary period of 1 year will apply, during which there will be ongoing quarterly reviews of performance and the period may be extended at Kerry County Council’s discretion. The person appointed will cease to be employed at the end of his/her period of probation unless his/her service during that period is satisfactory. The employment is permanent, part-time, and pensionable and is subject to the terms and conditions of national agreements pertaining to the Retained Fire Service. It shall be a condition of the offer of employment that the successful candidate shall agree to be bound by the terms and conditions attaching to the position – a full copy of which will be made available with any offer of employment. Salary Personnel are paid an annual inclusive allowance as follows: Year 1 €16,190 Years 2–4 €17,192 Years 5–7 €18,428 Year 8+ €19,555 Increments are payable subject to satisfactory overall performance, attendance, etc. Annual Leave Each Fire fighter must avail of 28 days annual leave per calendar year (excluding public holidays) on a pro-rata basis. The taking of annual leave should be equally divided between Rostered-On and Flexible working weeks. Availability Based on an annual 52 weeks, excluding 4 weeks annual leave, Retained Fire fighters will be required to be available and attend alerts 24 weeks in the year on a Rostered-On basis. Across the other 24 weeks where a Retained Fire fighter is rostered Flexible they can, if they so wish, attend incidents. Rostered-On Crew members are required to attend all incidents during periods where they are Rostered-On. In the event of occasional unavoidable absence of one rostered member for part of his/her week, it is the responsibility of the rostered member to arrange cover for the period of his/her absence with an available (off duty) member. This agreement has to be notified and agreed with the Station Officer or Sub-Station Officer in advance in order to guarantee that the Station Officer is in a position to ensure that the minimum manning levels for each station are met before any cover arrangement can be approved. Flexible Crew members who are rostered Flexible have the option to attend incidents if they so wish, but are not required to do so in the period. They can also provide cover for Rostered-On crew members by arrangement where pre-notified and agreed by the Station Officer or their alternate. Retained Fire fighters must normally reside and work in the town where the Brigade is located and in such a proximity to the Fire Station which will allow him/her to respond and attend at incidents in accordance with maximum response times. The current target mobilisation time is five minutes for emergency fire service response. It is necessary that appointees be released from their normal employment on the occasions that attendance at incidents demands such release. Changes of residence or workplace must be notified in writing to the Chief Fire Officer and failure to do so may result in termination of employment as a Retained Fire Fighter. Any change of residence or place of work that puts the Fire-Fighter at a distance or turnout times more than that permitted by the Chief Fire Officer from the Fire Station or to a location unacceptable to the Chief Fire Officer will result in termination of employment as a Fire Fighter. The Council may at its discretion, prior to employing any qualified candidate, seek appropriate evidence as to the availability of such person to fulfil the duties of this position. The Person Reporting to the Chief Fire Officer, or such other person as may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Executive, each candidate who accepts employment must be prepared to accept any risks involved and to fulfil, to the best of his/her ability his/her duty as a member of this County Fire Service in the saving of life, the fighting of fires and the saving of property. 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. A Fire fighter must maintain a good level of physical fitness and shall partake in the Occupational Health Scheme for Members of the Retained Fire Service. He/She will be required to undergo a periodic medical assessment(s) by a medical examiner(s) nominated by Kerry County Council in accordance with the Scheme. Kerry County Council may also at any time require any appointee to undergo such medical assessment(s) by medical examiner(s) as nominated by Kerry County Council as deemed necessary. Payment of a medical examiner(s) fees will be made by Kerry County Council for the above examinations. Kerry County Council shall not be responsible for any expense involved in having any medical issues discovered pertaining to a medical examination remedied. Retention in the employment will depend on satisfactory reports by medical examiner(s) and the general condition above as to health. The normal retirement age for Retained Fire fighters is 55 years of age. There is however an option to continue working for a limited period up to 62 years of age, subject to satisfactory medical assessment under the Occupational Health Scheme. No extension beyond 62 years of age will be granted. Citizenship Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: a) a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA), The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway b) a citizen of the United Kingdom (UK), or c) a citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons, or d) a non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa, or e) a person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa, or f) a non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa Duties & Responsibilities The key duties and responsibilities of the post of Retained Fire fighter include: · being available and capable at any time when Rostered-On for attendance at fires or other types of incidents; · operating within the Rostered-On/Flexible duty roster as outlined and as required by Kerry County Council; · being responsible for fire fighting or other emergency work as appropriate in an efficient and orderly manner under the direction of the officer-in-charge; · reporting under the immediate control of the Station Officer of the Brigade to which they are attached; · inform and seek approval when required of the Station Officer for any intended departure at any time from their Station ground; · attending regularly the scheduled and any special drills; · attending such training courses, seminars or special training courses as required; · carrying out duties on the maintenance of the fire station, appliances and equipment as directed; · accepting whatever alerter facilities are provided from time to time; · carrying out such other duties appropriate to the position as assigned. Format of the Competition Following the closing date for receipt of completed application forms, Kerry County Council will examine all applications. Shortlisting may apply depending on the number of applications received. Any position held on a Panel formed will be subject to both interview and a practical induction assessment. The practical induction assessment will involve assessment under the following criteria: Claustrophobia, Heights, Dexterity, Strength, Stamina and basic Literacy and Mathematic skills. Candidates will be required to pay any expenses incurred in attending the interview and one-day suitability course. Any final offer of employment will be subject to successful completion of a further six weeks training programme consisting of: Ø 3 Week Recruit Induction Course – QQI Level 6 Accredited Ø 2 Week Initial Breathing Apparatus Wearers Course – QQI Level 6 Accredited Ø 1 Week Compartment Fire Behaviour Training Course – QQI Level 6 Accredited Failure to attend and successfully pass these courses will result in withdrawal of any provisional offer of employment. Interview Candidates invited to attend for interview will be expected to demonstrate: · Knowledge and understanding of the role of the Fire Service · Relevant experience · Relevant training or prior learning · Supervisory Skills or Potential · Flexibility or Adaptability · Interpersonal or Communication Skills Candidates will be assessed and marked on how they demonstrate their knowledge, skills and experience at interview. General Information Kerry County Council will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by candidates. Any offer of employment will be subject to verification of information, medical examination, references and Garda vetting where appropriate. Provision of inaccurate or misleading information will result in disqualification, withdrawal of offer or dismissal. Any attempt to canvass or influence the recruitment process will result in automatic disqualification.
