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The post holder will assist the Sports and Recreation Development Officer with the promotion, development, and administration duties associated with sport and recreational activities throughout the Borough of Ards and North Down, in partnership with NCLT/Serco. They will coordinate activities that promote increased participation, promote the excellence of Sport in the Borough and assist individuals, clubs, coaches, officials and governing bodies to create the opportunities for improvement and development along recognised sporting pathways. They will assist in the organisation, delivery and promotion of sporting events in the Borough. Please note
Canteen Assistant
Job Overview The successful candidate will report to the Canteen Manager and will provide a high quality level of Customer Service and hygiene across our 3 sites in Newry. Main Activities / Tasks:
Psychologist Senior
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Psychologist – Senior Grade to join our team in a Childrens Disability Network Team basedin Curraheen, Cork. Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: 35 hours per week Salary Scale: €96,057 to €112,908 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2025 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : 34 days per annum Overview of the Post: Enable Ireland delivers children’s services through the Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) under the national Progressing Disabilities Services (PDS) model for children and young people with complex needs arising from a disability. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a range of Psychology services for young people (0 – 18 years) and their families within an interdisciplinary framework. Service will include assessment and intervention, clinical supervision and ongoing service development. This will be delivered through a family centred approach across a variety of settings including the clinic, preschools, schools, children’s homes and community settings. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: · Have a university degree or diploma (QQ1 level 8 equivalent) obtained with 1st or 2nd class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject AND · Have an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology OR · An equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health. AND · Demonstrate competence in the Care Group/s applied for. AND · Applicants must have at least five years satisfactory post-graduate experience in the area of professional psychology, no more than three years of which was spent in gaining the postgraduate professional qualification and no less than two years full-time spent in post qualification experience as a professional psychologist. Years in excess of the permitted three years for completion of the post-graduate training or time not worked will not be taken into consideration when assessing the five years’ experience requirement. AND · Applicants with a clinical or counselling psychology qualification must demonstrate that they have acquired in appropriate health settings, for the area / areas for which they wish to apply - Disability (Child and Adult), Child Psychology, Adult Psychology - either at least 60 days or equivalent supervised clinical placements as part of the professional qualification; or at least 60 days or equivalent post qualification supervised work experience as a psychologist. Note2 OR · Applicants with an educational psychology qualification must demonstrate that they have acquired in appropriate health settings for the area / areas for which they wish to apply - Child Disability, Child Psychology - either at least 60 days or equivalent supervised clinical placements as part of the professional qualification; or at least 60 days or equivalent post qualification supervised work experience as a psychologist. Note2 Note 2: Combinations of supervised clinical placement experience as part of the qualification supervised work experience within a single care group area to give a total of 60 days are not acceptable. · Must be a member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). · Applicants who qualified outside the Republic of Ireland must already have their qualifications validated by the Department of Health and Children and the Psychological Society of Ireland. · Have a Full clean Drivers Licence with access to own transport · Must be eligible to work in the State Desirable Criteria: · Clinical experience working with children and their families as part of an interdisciplinary team · Skills and competencies with assessment and intervention with mental health needs as they present in children / young people with disabilities. · Experience of working with children aged from birth to 18 years, with a range of disabilities (including physical disability, autism, ID) and their families. · Experience and qualification in completing diagnostic work-ups including ASD, Developmental Delay and Intellectual Disability · Experience providing clinical supervision to basic grade Psychologists and/or students. If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 4th March 2026 before noon A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Caretaker
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties of the Caretaker are listed below. Duties may vary depending on the needs of the school. The Principal will confirm duties on appointment. Ensure that the school buildings are safe and secure at the conclusion of classes, examinations, or functions. Take care of the school premises and contents and to prevent as far as possible any damage to the structure, furniture and equipment. To keep the school premises, furniture and equipment secure. To keep the school premises, furniture and fittings in a clean condition. To keep in a clean condition all glass doors, windows, etc., and to carry out painting of walls, wood-work and window frames as directed by the Principal and/or the Deputy Principal. To see to the heating requirements of the building and safeguard the heating and water pipes during the cold period of the year. To keep in safe custody the keys of all rooms in the building and to ensure that no unauthorised person has access to any part of the building. To open and close the school for functions outside of the normal school hours when necessary. When night classes, examinations or school functions are being held, the Caretaker will be obliged to be on duty a minimum of a half an hour before the start of such classes or functions and have rooms in readiness for classes and functions. Duties as assigned by the Principal to be carried out during evening / night attendance. Principal to be carried out during evening / night attendance. To be available to attend alarm call out on a 24/7 basis. To give such assistance as may be required outside the school building as directed by the Principal/Deputy Principal. To keep the school grounds in good order. To open and close the school as directed by the Principal and/or the Deputy Principal. To control the entry of students and their exit from the school and have all classrooms ready for classes at least half an hour before the official time of commencing. To note and arrange for the receipt of furniture, equipment, stores, fuel, timber, parcels of glass and other materials for general use and for the transfer of stores, equipment and similar transactions. To perform such similar duties as may be required and generally to carry out such duties as may be required from time to time by the Committee, the Chief Executive Officer, the Principal, the Deputy Principal, or the Teacher in Charge of the school. To complete all relevant documentation as required under Health and Safety legislation. Co-operation with any new technology with regard to work and security of schools and other premises. Co-operation in relation to call outs as a result of break-ins. Co-operation with security check on school (especially in evenings, at weekends and during holidays). Co-operation in efforts to heighten awareness of Health and Safety in the workplace through new procedures. Co-operation with on-going legislative changes. Co-operation with the introduction and utilisation of new technology and acceptance that this may result in changes in existing work practices. To work as part of a team with the ancillary staff, Principal and Deputy Principal in keeping the school fit for purpose. To carry out all lawful instructions of the Chief Executive or their representative. The above list is a guide to the general range of duties in the post. It is not intended to be either definitive or restrictive and will be subject to periodic review. Person Specification: Essential Requirements • Reasonable commute to work, ideally within 25km radius of the school. • Proven experience/ability to undertake caretaking duties. • Experience in grounds keeping (e.g. garden maintenance). • Understand/experience in electrics, plumbing and carpentry. • Experience and understanding of Health and Safety issues. • Experience of taking responsibility for the security of school buildings. • Ability to follow instructions on equipment, materials etc. • Clean driving licence. • Punctual, reliable and trustworthy. • Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school team. • Good interpersonal and communication skills. • Ability to act on own initiative, dealing with any unexpected problems that arise. • Good organisational and time management skills. • Flexible with the ability to deal with unexpected events and changing work activities. • Willingness to work flexibly and outside normal hours as required. • A willingness to undertake further training and development as required. • A respect for school culture. • Confidentiality with regard to school business. Desirable Requirements: • Experience of working in a trade would be an advantage. • Current and clean category ‘EB’ driving licence an advantage. • Attendance at courses relating to cleaning, caretaking and/or Health and Safety. General Terms and Conditions of Employment: Hours of Work: Caretaker hours of work will be not less than 6 hours per week delivered in a flexible manner over the year. Hours may be allocated between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Overtime rate may be paid for work on Saturday or Sunday, or call outs. *Hours will be confirmed on appointment by the Principal. Annual Leave: Holidays must be taken at times to coincide with school holidays and by prior agreement with management. Annual leave entitlement for full time 22 days per annum (pro rata). *Pro rata annual leave entitlement will be confirmed on appointment. Remuneration: The New Entrant salary is €37,079 per annum based on a full-time position (39 hours per week). This position is for 6 hours per week, with a pro rata salary of approximately €5,710 per annum. Following successful completion of 6 months’ service, the salary will increase to €5,814.73 per annum. Annual increments will apply thereafter in line with the relevant pay scale. These are the current rates per annum as set out by the Department of Education and may be amended from time to time. Pension: Compulsory membership of a public service pension scheme with ongoing deductions from salary. Probation: A six-month probationary period applies to this post. Garda Vetting: Employment is subject to the Garda Vetting Procedure and compliance with all appropriate Child Protection and Department of Education guidelines will be required. Application Process: Fully completed application forms to be submitted by 12 noon on Tuesday, 3rd March 2026. Please note the following: • Short listing may apply. Canvassing by or on behalf of the candidate will automatically disqualify. • Late applications will not be accepted. • It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that the application form is submitted by the deadline. • Any technical difficulties encountered by the sender when submitting an application are not the responsibility of the KWETB.
Administrative Assistant
Job Title: Administrative Assistant Reporting to: Office and Facilities Manager Contract: Permanent Hours: 21 Hours per week Location: Hybrid, with regular visits to our Maynooth office (min 2 days per week for first 6 months) Salary: €30,456 per year, pro-rated to €18,274 for 21hrs. Purpose of the Post: To provide administrative support to the operations and services being delivered by Shine. Key to this will be the organising of the office and administration function to allow for the day-to-day smooth running of the assigned administration tasks and duties. The postholder will also be required to work closely with identified key staff within Shine. Key Duties/Overview of Areas of Responsibility: Applications can be made by emailing a current CV and cover letter to recruit@shine.ie before 5pm on March 18th 2026.
Senior ICT Officer
Purpose of the Post To provide senior technical and operational support for Marymount's ICT infrastructure and systems. The Senior ICT Officer will ensure reliable, secure, and effective technology services that support clinical care delivery, administrative operations, and regulatory compliance across the hospital and hospice. Principal Duties 1. ICT Support & Service Delivery
Support Worker Adult Services
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Support Workerto join our team in ST. Laurence, Lota Park , Glanmire,Cork, Adult Day Services, Cork, Ard Na Mara, Ladysbridge, Co Cork, and Harbour Lights, Castle Road, Blackrock, Cork . Contract Type: Permanent, temporary and relief contracts available Contract Hours: Full time (39 hours per week), Part-Time & Relief Salary Scale: € 34,382 – €41,607 pro rata per annum. This pay scale is subject to increases in 2025 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : 30 days per annum pro-rata, and proportionately less for less than 12 months service. Overview of the Post: The role of Support Worker is to work as part of a dedicated and innovative team to provide person centred services to children and adults with disabilities who attend Enable Ireland Services. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: · QQI Level 5 Major Award in one of the following: o Healthcare Support o Social Care o Pre Nursing o Childcare (8 modules to include one module on special needs/disability studies/challenging behaviour or a commitment to complete one of these modules within 6-months of commencement) OR · SNA Qualification OR · Year 1 of a relevant degree programme in Health and Social Care (such as Social Care, Child Care, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy) AND · Full Clean Manual Driving Licence and willingness to drive company vehicles. AND · Be eligible to work in the state Desirable Criteria: · Experience of supporting people with disabilities. · Experience of working with people with behaviours of concern. · Experience of providing personal care · Basic IT skills If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: 3rd March 2026 A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy �� · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Social Care Worker
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Social Care Worker to join our team in our Adult Respite Service, Ard na Mara, Ladysbridge, Co Cork . Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: 19.5 hours per week (part time) Salary Scale: €38,392to €53,673 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) Annual Leave Entitlement : 31/32/34 days pro rata Overview of the Post: To work as part of the team in Ard NaMara (Adult Respite Services) and to support the Person in Charge in providing a quality service to adults with disabilities availing of respite. Assisting Service Owners to plan for and direct their supports to meet their personal goals during respite, and to support service owners in making connections within their local community. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Hold professional 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 / (see note 2 below) OR (ii) Have a schedule 3 qualification. See list of recognised Schedule 3 qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/registration/registration-requirements/approved-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications.html (see note 1& 2 below) OR (iii) Have 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 3 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. OR (v) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. AND (b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the role Annual registration On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. · Experience in contributing to the development of personal plans. · Has experience and knowledge of the role of a key worker. · Experience of delivering personal care to adults. · Experience of assisting adults with medical needs/ administering medication. · Experience of engaging in professional supervision. Desirable Criteria: · Experience of working with adults with disabilities including physical/intellectual/ ASD/behaviours of concern. · Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team. · Experience in taking leadership in the development of personal plans. · Experience in responding to complaints. If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: Before noon Tuesday 3rd March 2026 A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Canteen Cook
At Norbrook we are seeking a dedicated Canteen Cook to join our team, preparing high-quality meals for our employees while ensuring the kitchen and canteen operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with all regulatory and internal standards. The role requires a strong commitment to food safety, hygiene, and customer service, supporting a culture of excellence and well-being within our workplace. The role also requires flexibility to work across Norbrook sites in line with operational requirements, ensuring consistent service standards and compliance across the business. Main Activities/Tasks
Afterschool Team Member
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 60 '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 TM, in Barefield NS, to join our busy Afterschool & Holiday service. The Role:
