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Location: Ennis, County Clare Salary: Competitive basic depending on your experience Working Hours: Full or part time Experience Level: Must have previous experience working in an optician Come and join our accomplished team as a Dispensing Optician at Specsavers Ennis, where we are at the height of customer care. Join us and help work to ensure every single one of our customers receives the very best patient experience. We’re community-focused and we need someone ready to use their passion, skills and experience to build on our ever-growing and loyal customer base. Our Dispensing Opticians are the face of our clinic on the shop floor and usually an integral part of our store management team, so we’re keen to get you up to speed with management responsibilities. With ILM courses, pre-reg supervision and Specsavers Partnership Pathway available, we can guide you on your way to becoming a great leader. This – along with your clinical expertise – will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. We’re dedicated to our customers, but what really makes this role stand out is that we offer a workplace with a difference - where people grow both personally and professionally. What’s on offer? Then there’s you Alongside being a qualified and CORU registered Dispensing Optician, we are searching for someone who shares our store’s ethos. Someone who wants to grow, develop and offer exceptional customer care along the way. We want a practitioner who prides themselves on their clinical judgment, that isn’t afraid of a hands-on approach and who is keen to get involved and build rapport with the rest of the team. In summary, we’re looking for a skilled Dispensing Optician to join us, be part of the team and assist in driving our practice forward. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Dispensing Optician
Specsavers in Letterkenny are looking for an experienced or newly qualified Dispensing Optician to join them. The focus at this store, is about pulling together and working as a team to ensure that our valued patients have an excellent experience. Become our new Dispensing Optician at Specsavers in Letterkenny, a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care. What’s on Offer? Our Dispensing Opticians are an integral part of our store management team, so we’re keen to get you up to speed. With ILM courses, Pre-Reg supervision and the Specsavers Partnership scheme (Pathway) all available to explore. Along with your clinical and retail expertise – this will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. What we’re looking for Alongside being a qualified and GOC/CORU registered Dispensing Optician, the right person for this position will be confident, possess a strong worth ethic and a willingness to succeed. You’ll be passionate about your job and enjoy a fast-paced environment. We are looking for a Dispensing Optician who will go the extra mile for our customers and someone who encourages their colleagues to do the same. In summary, we’re looking for a high calibre resident Dispensing Optician to join us and assist in driving this excellent practice forward. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Trainee Optical Assistant
So, you’re a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. So, if you’ve ever considered a career in optics, this Trainee Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you. As a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t need to have previous experience, you just need to be prepared to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team, making sure every patient receives the best care in our stores. We aren’t looking for people with years of experience and heaps of qualifications, just passionate, hard-workers ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you’ve found your feet as a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So, whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers. Our store Specsavers Tuam is a community driven store that actively participates with charities and community initiatives alike. What’s on Offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Trainee Optical Assistant
So, you’re a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. So, if you’ve ever considered a career in optics, this Trainee Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you. As a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t need to have previous experience, you just need to be prepared to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team, making sure every patient receives the best care in our stores. Our store Based in Opera Lane, we are a community driven store with customers at our focus. What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Lean Co-Ordinator
The Company: Irish Country Meats is the specialist lamb division of ABP Foods Group with operational locations in Camolin, Co. Wexford, Navan, Co. Meath, and Liège, Belgium. The Group has established market positions in Ireland, the U.K., and mainland Europe, servicing retail, foodservice, wholesale, and manufacturing customers within our market range. A talented and committed workforce at Irish Country Meats is crucial to our ongoing success. In all areas of our business, we seek to employ people who are passionate about their area of expertise and who seek to deliver the highest standards. We are recruiting for a Lean Co-Ordinator to join our team in Irish Country Meats, Camolin, Co. Wexford. Job Description The Lean Co-Ordinator is responsible for providing support for and guiding the development of Lean projects (continuous improvement), promoting understanding and applications of Lean principles. The Lean Co-Ordinator will develop strong working relationships with all levels of staff to sustain a continuous improvement Lean culture within the site. They will have responsibility for identifying, developing, and implementing the Lean programme for the site. Key Responsibilities: · Work with management to develop Lean mindset and Lean-oriented processes to improve efficiency and standardize work. · Manage the Lean requirements of the site with the central Lean Team. · Partner with staff to collect observations, ideas, and solutions to ensure continuous improvement of processes. · Provide ongoing guidance/training on Lean. · Support the management team to ensure all continuous improvement projects are implemented within agreed time frames. · Continuously review electricity and water usage as part of energy management efforts. · Develop Site & Lean meetings to effectively focus the team, highlight the right problems, ensure root causes are agreed and addressed, or the issue is escalated at the right time. · Develop understanding of 5S principles and embed these within the workplace. · Lead by example, upholding the company’s values in all areas of work. Essential Requirements: · Experience in improving processes · Ability to identify issues and resolve them quickly · Lean Qualification preferable · At least 2 years of experience in a similar role, with experience in the meat or food industry considered desirable but not essential. · Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and verbal/written communication skills. · Ability to work independently, demonstrate innovation, and manage multiple tasks while prioritising effectively. · Capability to influence stakeholders at all levels within the organisation. · To agree meaningful Site and Departmental Key Performance Metrics and keep them updated accurately, ensuring that the right issues are escalated. · Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. · Experience working with multidisciplinary groups and stakeholders both on-site and within the broader organization. The Lean Co-Ordinator will be reporting directly to the Site General Manager
Environmental Microbiologist
Job Overview The Environmental Microbiologist will be primarily responsible for the analysis of data obtained from environmental monitoring of the pharmaceutical production cleanroom areas. This data includes microbial contamination levels from air and surface sampling and control parameters for cleanroom operating conditions such as differential pressure and air velocities. Main Activities/Tasks: Duration: Full Time, Permanent Location: Newry Additional Information: Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK at the time of their application. Applicants who are unable to provide this proof will not be considered. We regret that applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted. Benefits: Free Life Assurance Company Pension Scheme Healthcare cash plan 32 days annual leave Wedding Leave Company Sick Pay Employee well-being initiatives Employee Assistance Programme On-site free parking Canteen Facilities Employee Perks scheme Discounted Car Insurance Annual Employee raffle Employee Recognition scheme Career development opportunities Contact: recruitment@norbrook.co.uk Norbrook Laboratories Limited employs a workforce with members of all sections of the community and is committed to appointing people purely on the basis of merit. In accordance with our equal opportunities policy, we would particularly like to welcome applicants from the Protestant Community
Staff Nurse
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES –WEST REGION POSTS: STAFF NURSE/*ENHANCED NURSE 1 x Specific Purpose Part-Time 69 hours a fortnight CASTLEREA ADULT SERVICES (Castlerea, Ballintubber, Ballinlough, Cloonfad areas) Ref: 89322 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Locum Staff Nurse/*Enhanced Nurse roles are also available. Location: Castlerea Adult Services (Castlerea, Ballintubber, Ballinlough, Cloonfad areas). Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services or in an individual’s own home. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Castlerea services and this work location may change due to future service needs. Working With: People supported and their families/Team Leader/Multidisciplinary staff/Service Management. Qualifications: Candidates must have - All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work days, evenings, weekends, public holidays, sleepovers and night duty to meet service needs. The Brothers of Charity Services 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: 24 days pro rata per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration (Department of Health salary scales as at 01/08/2025 apply): Staff Nurse – €37,288 x 12 increments - €53,873 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Long Service Increment €55,477 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *Enhanced Nurse – € 44,311 x 7 increments - €55,644 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Long Service Increment €57,273 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *As per HSE HR Circular 022/2019 – Nursing and Midwifery - the Enhanced Nurse / Midwife Practice Contract https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/hr-circulars/hr-circular-022-2019-re-enhanced-nurse-midwife-contract.pdf; once a staff nurse reaches point 4 on the Staff Nurse salary scale, they become eligible to apply for the role of Enhanced Nurse. Any Staff Nurse who wishes to avail of the Enhanced Nurse role will have to submit an application and also meet the qualifying criteria. Salary quoted is based on a 37.5 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous relevant nursing service. The Brothers of Charity Services 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. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, and sleep-ins and night duty when worked. A location allowance of €2,637 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) will also be paid when assigned to services where 75% of the persons supported have a diagnosis of severe/profound intellectual disability. Tenure: This post is Temporary, Part-Time and Pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Staff Nurse / Enhanced Nurse appointments within the Castlerea Service location may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries for this post to Geraldine McNamara, Castlerea Services Acting Area Manager on 087 0617007 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 8th December 2025 Interviews will be held on 17th December 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer INDW
Social Care Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES –WEST REGION POSTS: SOCIAL CARE WORKERS 3 x Permanent Full-Time 78 hours a fortnight 2 X Permanent Part-Time 60 hours a fortnight CLONARD ADULT SERVICES (Castlerea, Ballintubber, Ballinlough, Cloonfad areas) Ref: 89318 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Locum Social Care Worker roles are also available. Location: Clonard Adult Services (Castlerea, Ballintubber, Ballinlough, Cloonfad areas). Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Clonard services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: Social Care Workers fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for adults supported by the service in all aspects of their lives, focusing on each individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Social Care Worker will assist people with the development of person-centred plans and critically, will support people to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and encourage positive risk taking in leading to informed choices. Qualifications and Experience: Candidates must hold the following qualifications: All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidates may be required to work to accommodate an integrated day service, with weekend work, some split duty hours, public holidays, evening/night duty and sleep-ins to meet service needs. The Brothers of Charity Services model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures quality and person centred planning system requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each person supported Annual Leave: 22 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker salary scale as at 01/08/2025 apply: €40,351 X 11 increments - €55,599 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A long service increment €56,650 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays and night duty when worked. Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Tenure: All posts are Permanent and Pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Social Care Worker appointments within Clonard Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries for this post to Liz Hunt, Clonard Services Area Manager on 086-8824638 or Geraldine McNamara 0870617007 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, Monday 8th December 2025 Interview date 17th December 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
Community Outreach Worker
2 X PERMANENT PART-TIME COMMUNITY OUTREACH WORKER CLONARD ADULT SERVICES (Castlerea, Ballintubber, Ballinlough, Cloonfad areas) JOB REF: 89302 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Location: Clonard Adult Services (Castlerea, Ballintubber, Ballinlough, Cloonfad areas). Staff allocation could be either within day/residential/respite settings or in community services. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Clonard services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: The Community Outreach Worker will support people to build confidence, access their community, provide opportunities for social engagement and personal development. The Community Outreach Worker will be involved in the development and implementation of educational, vocational, and recreational opportunities for people supported in the service. The successful candidate will fulfil a key worker role for people supported and will work to develop active roles and increase participation in local communities. The Community Outreach Worker will provide practical assistance and support to each person to develop links in the community Qualifications/Experience/Skills: Candidates must have: Working Hours: 39 hours a fortnight based on a 14 day duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work days, late evenings, weekends, public Holidays and irregular rosters from time to time in order to meet service demands. There may also a requirement to support people on short breaks and overnight support on occasion. 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. Contracted hours of work are liable to change over 7 days to meet the requirements of the service. The Brothers of Charity Services model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures quality and person centred planning system requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each person supported. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum Remuneration: Department of Health Instructor / Supervisor salary scales as at 01/08/2025 apply: €35,432 x 12 increments - €51,373 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays and night duty when worked. Tenure: Both posts are Permanent Part-time and pensionable. Full job description attached Informal enquiries for this post to Liz Hunt, Clonard Services Area Manager on 086-8824638 or Geraldine McNamara 0870617007 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 3rd December 2025 Interview date is scheduled for 12th December 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer INDW
Recruitment Specialist
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION TEMPORARY FULL-TIME RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST (ADMIN GRADE IV) HR DEPARTMENT – WEST REGION Location of Office: Clarenbridge, Co. Galway or Roscommon Town, Co. Roscommon JOB REF: 89287 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Recruitment Specialist Appointments within the HR Department – West Region will be made over the next 12 months. The Role: To provide an effective recruitment service to the West Region Management and employees. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland West Region employ in excess of 1,900 staff providing services to over 2,000 adults and children with an intellectual disability across counties Galway and Roscommon. Working as part of a dedicated Recruitment Team in which each member supports nominated Service area’s the successful candidate will have the ability to manage a busy schedule and be responsible for the whole recruitment cycle ensuring that all applicants have a positive experience in their dealings with the Recruitment Team. Reporting/Responsible to: Recruitment Lead/Recruitment & Talent Manager/Regional Head of Human Resources. Working Hours: 70 hours per fortnight based on a 5 day Monday to Friday basis. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. over 7 days as future service needs require. Flexibility may be required in order to meet Service demands. Annual Leave: 26 days per annum. Remuneration: Department of Health Grade IV (Clerical) salary scale (1/8/25) - € 35,609 x 9 increments - € 51,718 (Max) per annum. LSI 1 € 53,296 per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. LSI 2 € 54,914 per annum is payable after a further 3 years. Tenure: This post is temporary full-time and pensionable, linked to the temporary redeployment of a permanent staff member. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. Travel: The person appointed must provide his/her own car and must furnish an indemnity from Insurers in favour of the employer. Travelling expenses at the appropriate rate will be paid in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge of duty. To view full Job Description, please see attached. For informal enquires to - Celia Moloney – Recruitment & Talent Manager, West Region on 087 1049857 Closing date for receipt of completed applications/CV online is 5pm, 3rd December 2025 Interviews are likely to be held week of the 15th December 2025. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. INDW
