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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.
Information Officer
Responsible to: Reporting to the Development Manager on a day-to-day basis. Purpose of the Job The provision of information, advice and advocacy services to members of the public and assisting the Development Manager in the work of the information service. Main Duties • The direct delivery of information, advice and advocacy services as determined by the Board of Directors and in line with the Citizens Information Board guidelines for the provision of Citizens Information Services • The delivery of outreach services through Citizens Information Services and other outlets as required • Follow up work arising from information and/or advocacy sessions with clients • Assisting the Development Manager in the development of innovative processes for the provision of quality information to clients in various formats using the Citizens Information website www.citizensinformation.ie as an information tool, supplemented by other relevant information sources • To co-operate with other service providers in the area and more generally, both statutory and voluntary, in the development of information and advocacy provision and on joint initiatives from time to time • Operation of query management, advocacy case management and data collection/statistical analysis systems • Operation of systems for monitoring and evaluation of the service • Undertaking publicity and promotional initiatives appropriate to the development of the service • Assisting in any research and/or social policy initiatives appropriate to the development of the service • Identifying and feeding back to the Citizens Information Board issues that have social policy implications • Representing the CIS at conferences etc. as decided by the Board or Development Manager • Such duties (including administrative duties) as may be assigned from time to time by the Development Manager Minimum Education Qualifications and Attainments • Educated to Leaving Certificate standard, or equivalent, with a minimum of one year’s experience of working in an information, advice, or advocacy setting or • Less formal academic qualifications with a minimum of three years’ experience of working in an information, advice, or advocacy Essential Knowledge and Experience • An understanding of the issues around the provision of, and access to, information, advice and advocacy services • Working knowledge and understanding of how the social welfare, health and income tax systems operate in general and a working knowledge of at least one of the following subject areas: employment, housing, immigration, consumer rights, education • Excellent organisational, administrative and IT skills Desirable Skills, Abilities and Experience • Demonstrated ability to absorb, analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources • Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing • Previous experience in the information or voluntary sector • Proven ability to represent, negotiate and communicate on a client’s behalf • Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team, working effectively within the support and supervision structures operated by the CIS • Ability to interpret and implement organisational policy Successful Candidate Will Be • Committed to the provision of free, confidential, impartial, local and independent information, advice and advocacy services • Have an understanding and knowledge of the range of information, advice and advocacy services provided by the Citizens Information Services supported by the Citizens Information Board and knowledge of volunteering, with reference in particular to the distinctive characteristics of an organisation which provides a service to the public through the agency of trained volunteer personnel • Open to working unsocial hours as may be required from time to time and willing to attend evenings and occasional weekends. Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) arrangements apply in all such circumstances This is a permanent position, subject to satisfactory completion of a 6-month probationary period. The period of probation may be extended at the discretion of the Development Manager/Regional Manager. The successful candidate will be available to work 17.5 hours per week (part time). There may be a requirement to work evenings from time to time. Salary Scale: range of €33,922, €36,472, €38,976, €40,840, €42,644, €45,075, €46,845, €48,626 (max), €50,246 (LSI 1), €51,862 (LSI 2). Salaries pro rata for part-time work. Incremental Credit It is expected that all new entrants to the temporary Information Officer post will be appointed at point one of the salary scale. However, Dublin South Citizens Information Service operates an incremental credit process for appointments higher than point one. This process is applicable to new entrants into the post. Incremental credit criteria, based on the competencies for the role, are assessed against employment history as laid out in the application form only. A request for incremental credit from a successful candidate must be made within the first 3 months of employment. The decision on whether or not to award an incremental credit is a decision made by the Board and is subject to the availability of funding. Pension A company pension scheme is in place, and membership is obligatory upon commencement. Employee contribution: 5% of salary. Employer contribution: 7% of salary. Please note the Citizens Information Service has established a normal retirement age in line with the state pension age (currently 66). Annual Leave Calculated on a pro rata basis for part year service as follows: • 23 days • 24 days (upon completion of 2 years’ service) • 25 days (upon completion of 5 years’ service) Full terms and conditions are contained in a Staff Handbook, which is issued with and forms part of the Employee Contract at CIS.
Temporary Seasonal Cultural Assistant
Roscommon County Council invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Part-Time Cultural Assistants in King House and Douglas Hyde Centre. There will be a number of temporary part-time positions available to cover the 2026 tourist season. Cultural Assistants will represent their place of work and Roscommon County Council to customers and other organisations in a courteous, professional and appropriate manner. The successful candidate(s) will work to support the seasonal needs in the relevant venue and the position will ideally suit persons with a genuine interest in customer service, front of house duties, tourism and heritage. We are looking for candidates who are able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for delivering a top-class customer focused service. The successful candidate will be required to work frequently weekends and at evening events. The positions are available in the venues listed below. King House Interpretive Gallery & Museum, Boyle King House is a magnificently restored Georgian mansion located in Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Built in 1730 as the seat of the King family, a powerful landowning dynasty, the house later became a military barracks and recruiting depot for the famous Irish regiment of the British army, the Connaught Rangers. At the end of the Civil War in 1923, the barracks passed into the control of the newly-formed Irish Free State Army. Following many years as a merchant’s store, King House was saved from demolition in the late 1980s, restored to its former Georgian style by Roscommon County Council and opened in 1995. The house is now open to the public as a museum bringing its history to life. Home to many collections including the Connaught Rangers Museum, the Hidden Gem Studio, the Mary McAleese Collection and the Boyle Civic Art Collection, the house also plays host to arts and cultural events. Douglas Hyde Centre, Portahard Douglas Hyde was the first President of Ireland and co-founder of Conradh Na Gaeilge (the Gaelic League). The interpretive exhibition and information centre is dedicated to this remarkable man. Portahard Church, Church of Ireland, was built in 1740 and restored in 1988 by Roscommon County Council. Its original function was preserved and an Interpretative Centre telling the life story of Dr. Douglas Hyde (1860–1949) was installed. QUALIFICATIONS1. Character Each candidate must be of good character. 2. Health Each candidate must be in a state of health as would enable them to render regular and efficient service. The County Council reserves the right to refer the successful candidate to its medical examiner at any stage. 3. Education / Experience Each candidate should have: Essential Education / Experience Please note that Roscommon County Council reserves the right to hold any part of the selection process by way of remote/video-call platform or other appropriate methodology and that interviews may be held via MS Teams. A panel 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 qualifications declared for the post at the closing date of the competition and that they are otherwise suitable for employment may be appointed to this post.
Dental Nurse
We have an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Part-Time Dental Nurse to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team in Larne, on a temporary basis to cover a period of maternity for 9-12 months. The successful applicant will work 23 hours per week from 8:45-5:30pm Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Duties will include assisting the dentist, sterilising dental equipment, keeping the surgery clean and occasional reception duties. Promoting high standards of patient care at all times is vital. Essential Criteria:
AssociateDentist
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Dentist to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team in Broughshane Street on a part time basis. Days required would be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. There is an established list available which includes a number of private patients. Denplan is offered at this practice. We pride ourselves on offering an excellent quality of care and service to our patients. Our practices are equipped with Digital X-Rays, Software of Excellence Practice Management Software and Rotary Endodontics. Benefits
Counter Assistant
We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Part Time Counter Assistant to join our Shankill Road branch in Belfast. Working 32 hours per week, between the hours of 9.00am to 6.00pm Monday, Thursday, and Friday, and 9.00am to 1.00pm Tuesday and Wednesday, according the rota. Additional hours may be required from time to time and applicants must be fully flexible to work according to the rota. Working as part of a team duties can include; sales of over the counter medicines, providing customers with information on symptoms and products, prescription receipt and collection, date checking, and the ordering, receiving and storing of pharmaceutical stock. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and have the ability to work accurately with attention to detail. Essential Criteria
Temporary Dispenser/Trainee Dispenser
We have an excellent opportunity for a qualified Part Time Dispenser/Trainee Dispenser to work in our Donaghcloney branch for approximately 9-12 months to cover a period of Maternity Leave. Working 33 hours per week, between the hours of 9.00am to 6.30pm between Monday and Friday, according to the rota. Additional hours may be required from time to time. Working as part of a team duties can include; sales of over the counter medicines, providing customers with information on symptoms and products, prescription receipt and collection, date checking, and the ordering, receiving and storing of pharmaceutical stock. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and have the ability to work accurately with attention to detail. Essential Criteria
Support Worker
Support Worker (Care Assistant), Clonmel, Co. Tipperary Come and work with one of Ireland’s best 150 Employers! Corlann South East are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible. Please apply to be in consideration for the following healthcare vacancies with Suir Services (see attached for further details): Please see attached job description for further details including job requirements, duties, etc. Closing Date for receipt of completed Applications Forms/CVs online is 1st March 2026. Corlann is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Social Care Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION TEMPORARY PART TIME SOCIAL CARE WORKER CRANNMÓR CHILDREN’S RESPITE SERVICE JOB REF: 93246 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Social Care Worker appointments within the Children’s Respite Service may be made over the next 6 months. Location: Crannmór Children’s Respite Services provides respite services to children up to 18 years of age who have a wide range of needs including those with autism, physical disability, medical needs and behavioural needs Crannmór Respite service comprises of two respite units. The appointee will be required to work between both units. The Role: The Social Care Worker will fulfil a key-worker and supportive role for the children/young people; aim to provide an environment where the children/young people will be safe and secure; be responsible for all aspects of personal care required by the individual child/young person (including support with their meals, personal hygiene, and other related aspects of physical well-being, to the extent required by the child)/young person); lead the shift where required; work in a constructive, flexible and positive manner with all colleagues and will actively participate in, and contribute to, ensuring compliance with HIQA standards. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/Service Coordinator/Sector Manager Qualifications/Experience: The successful candidates must have – Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) 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 (ii) Hold a schedule 3 qualification (see note 1 below*). 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.html OR (iii) Hold a comparable qualification recognised by Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU OR iv) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see note 2 below*), 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 • A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads is an essential requirement. It may also be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence. • A minimum of 6 months experience working within a health care/intellectual disability environment. Experience in working with and supporting individuals with a variety of support needs is essential. This may include autism, complex medical needs, mental health, behavioural challenges and physical disabilities. Experience working with children is an advantage. • Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post and proficiency in I.T. skills. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: • Leadership skills; • Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to set goals, put into action and follow through; • The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms; • Creativity and initiative; • Innovation and an ability to be self-motivated; • Commitment to current best practice and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy; • The ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality; • Patience and a sense of humour; • A good knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support and how to follow Behaviour Support Plans; • Actively lead the service and the staff team when assigned to you by the Team Leader or the Programme Manager. Working Hours: 1 post x temporary part-time – 60 hours per fortnight. The posts are based on a 14 day duty roster. The successful candidates will be required to work days, weekends, public holidays, night duty and sleep-ins as required to meet service needs. The Brothers of Charity 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: 22 days pro rata per annum. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker salary scale (01/08/2025) - €40,351 x 10 increments – €55,599 (max) pro rata per annum. LSI €56.650 pro rata per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Tenure: 1 x temporary, part-time and pensionable linked on a specific purpose basis to a permanent staff member’s redeployment. Probation: A probationary period of 9 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 for the above post can be made to Ciara Donoghue Clarke, Children’s Service Coordinator 087 3999921 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms on-line is 5pm on Thursday 26th February 2026 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer INDW
Day Activity Facilitator
Corlann Limerick Applications are invited for the following positions Day Activities Facilitator Location: Limerick City & West Limerick Permanent Full Time, part time and fixed term contracts available. Positions are availbale in Autism specific units as well as general ID services Basic Instructor 13-point scale €35,432 - €51,373 (pro-rata) There will be a supplementary panel formed for all Day Activity Facilitator posts within Corlann Limerick from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full time or part time duration may be filled. Working with Corlann Working with us means you will be joining an organisation that supports people with intellectual disabilities to be valued citizens in their local community, to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends. We require bright ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with persons with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as normal and enjoyable a life as possible. In return for this dedication and commitment we offer the following: · Competitive Rates of Pay · 22 days Annual Leave · Defined Benefit Pension Plan · Flexible Working Hours · Full Training provided · Full & Part-Time Work · Career Progression · Sick Leave · Employee Assistance Programs The role of an Instructor You will work as a member of a team and will participate in the development and implementation of appropriate programmes suitable to the individual needs and abilities of people supported by the services. The prime consideration at all times must be for the welfare and wellbeing of the service user. This position requires a high degree of professionalism. You must have the ability to work with people who have a learning disability and must believe that that person has the right to live and participate in the community equally with other people. The position requires competence in conflict resolution and the ability to understand and empower people with sometimes quite divergent points of view. Essential Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 1st March 2026 Corlann is an Equal Opportunities Employer
