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The remit of the Carer Supports team is to deliver one-to-one support to family carers, alongside the design, development, and implementation of group and community-based supports. This team will manage the delivery of local events and programmes, through actively supporting and participating in national initiatives of the Carer Support National Programme and Events Team, such as Carer of the Year (COTY), National Carers Week, respite weekends, and training and education. Using a strengths-based, carer-focused approach, the Support Manager (SM) will work with the family carer, delivering high-quality, appropriate supports based on the identified needs of the family carer. Where appropriate, the Support Manager will support the family carer using the Carers Outcome Star, which enables a collaborative and focused conversation across seven recognised areas of carer wellbeing: health, the caring role, time for yourself, how you feel, work, finances, and managing at home. The Support Manager will develop an individual, person-centred action plan designed to support the family carer through and beyond their care journey. The Support Manager may also advocate on behalf of the family carer with an appropriate external service. The Support Manager will deliver community engagement via community development, delivery of education and training, facilitation of groups and carers clinics, and signposting to relevant community services. The role includes the organisation of local assemblies, community fora, and fundraising, and where applicable, the management of a local centre. The Support Manager will report to their network Senior Manager, Community Supports East, and will engage in reflective practice and supervision, and will be an active member of their assigned network. The Support Manager will be required to deliver on agreed individual, network, and national targets as identified in the performance management and delivery system agreed with their manager. Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Required:
HR Officer
The HR Officer will work as part of the HR team to establish and maintain best practice in line with relevant policies and legislation. They will provide one-to-one support, guidance, and advice to key internal stakeholders on HR matters, ensuring fairness for all. The HR Officer will work with the HR Manager in the implementation of HR programmes and initiatives throughout Family Carers Ireland. The HR Officer will need to be flexible in their approach in an ever-changing HR landscape. The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications, skills, and experience: Application Process: Applicants are invited to submit their up-to-date CV and cover letter demonstrating how they meet the above criteria here, no later than Friday, 27 February 2026.
Trainee Optical Assistant
The role Are you a caring individual looking to start your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place. 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 Based in Athlone, our store has great career progression opportunities! 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: Find out more If you are comfortable with the responsibilities we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. Got what we’re looking for? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today!
Yard Supervisor
Barna Recycling is recruiting a yard supervisor to join our team in Drumshanbo. As Yard Supervisor you must have excellent attention to detail to identify hazards, oversee the daily operations and organisation of the yard to ensure efficient workflow, safety compliance, while supervising staff, managing the movement of equipment and coordinating with various departments within Barna recycling. Duties and Responsibilities · Manage the day to day running of the site. · Maintain the yard in a neat and safe condition · Oversee the General Operatives on site. · Ensure smooth operations of the site · Traffic management · Liaise with the Health and Safety department to conduct safety audits and conduct accident investigations. · Implement effective programmes for maintaining, enhancing, and fostering a ‘zero incident’ safety culture. · Foster a high standard and approach to health and safety compliance across the site · Must be able to work as part of a team but equally be able to work alone under limited supervision Requirements · Clean drivers licence · Previous yard experience. · Good leadership qualities · Ability to operate machinery · Waste Management and recycling experience is a distinct advantage. · Tickets for plant is a distinct advantage · Reasonable computer skills · Daily production reporting and ad hoc reports as requested · Proficiency in the English language Terms · Permanent contract · Salary negotiable depending on experience
Senior Psychologists
. Applications are invited for the following post Senior Psychologists (2 posts) – Ref: 93542 (12/2026) Permanent Full-Time 35 hours per week Children’s Disability Network Team 7 – East Cork City based in Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork. & Temporary Part-Time (0.7 wte - 49 hours per week) for one year Children’s Disability Network Team 7 – East Cork City based in Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork. JOB SUMMARY These two posts are Children’s Disability Networks 7 East Cork City based in Carrigtwohill The post holders will be working as part of an interdisciplinary team providing supports to children and young people, 0-18yrs and their families. The criteria for CNDT is children with complex needs arising from a disability, where those needs require the support of an interdisciplinary disability team. This might include children with intellectual, physical, sensory disability, Autism and children at risk of or query developmental delay. These teams are under the national model of service provision “Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People” lead by the HSE. The successful candidate will be employed by the Corlann South Services (formally Brothers of Charity). Assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions are provided in the context of an interdisciplinary team. The CDNT aims to maximise the child/ young adult’s full potential and works within the context of the family and community, empowering and supporting parents/care givers and family members . The Candidate: Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc Candidates must have professional qualification as per the Department of Health guidelines See job description for full criteria. Have a university degree or diploma (QQI 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 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 post-graduate 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. Driving Licence Must have a full driving license and means of transport which qualifies you to drive on Irish roads. 3. Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. * Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants recruited between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants recruited since 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. 4. Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service 5. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Salary Scale: €99,488 - €116,942 including 2 LSI’s (DOH Consolidated Scales 1/2/26)per annum and pro-rata for part-time role * Successful candidates are required to submit all documentary evidence outlining any relevant experience within 3 months of starting date. Failure to do so will mean that any incremental credit due now will only be paid from date of submission of documents. Reporting to: Children’s Disability Network Manager. The Head of Discipline will provide clinical supervision. Informal enquiries to: Roz Fitzgerald, Children’s Disability Network Manager, CDNT Network 7. Tel: +353 87 1140743 (e-mail: Cdnt7manager@corlann.ie Or Dr. Mark Quinn, Head of Psychology Department, Tel: +353 21 4556200, e-mail: mark.quinn@corlann.ie The closing date for receipt of all applications is: Sunday 8th March 2026 A panel may be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled Applications should be made online using the ‘Apply’ Link Below The Corlann Service is an equal opportunities employer
Youth Housing Worker
YOUTH HOUSING WORKER (NIGHTS) Are you passionate about helping young people and could you support them as they transition into adulthood and learn to live by themselves? MACS provides 24/7 supported housing for young people aged between 16 and 21, who are leaving care, or who may be homeless. Young people can live with us for up to 2 years before moving into the community. Youth Housing Workers provide an accessible point of contact at night and weekends to promote the protection and safeguarding of young people living at MACS and help them to build skills and confidence to maintain their own homes. To apply you will need: 6 months’ experience (paid or voluntary) of supporting people in a caring role If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Join a supportive team where you can make a real difference in young people’s lives. Posts Available: Lisburn (1 x Full Time, Permanent) Downpatrick (4 x Full Time, Permanent) Newry (1 x Full Time, Permanent) PLEASE NOTE: These roles are predominantly Waking Night shifts. Please see attached Job Description and Person specification for essential skills and knowledge required for the post and click apply to submit your CV. Salary : £23,715 per annum Benefits: MACS Pension contribution of 4% of salary; up to 24 shifts annual leave; enhanced paid leave for Sick, Maternity and Carers leave; paid training days per year; Flexible and remote working options available. Closing Date: Friday 20th March 2026 at 9.30am See attached Recruitment Guidance notes and Why Work For MACS for more information or email hr@macsni.org if you have any further queries. CVs submitted must demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria required for the post. We are currently recruiting for multiple roles across various locations. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received. We strongly encourage early applications, as the advert may close once positions in each location have been successfully filled. MACS is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit and all offers of employment are subject to an Access NI Disclosure Check. MACS is dedicated to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.
Driver
Driver - Full Time Permanent 39 hour working week (Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm approx) Salary: The 9 point salary scale for the post as of 01/08/2025. €35,788, €37,252, €38,794, €39,204, €40,211, €41,082, €42,336, €43,636, €44,984 New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Horizons is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the position of a Full Time Driver on a permanent basis in Cork city and county. Applicants must possess the following: Informal enquiries can be made to Noel Tyrell, Transport Manager on 086 260 0516. Completed application forms must be returned no later than Thursday 5th March 2026. Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application. A panel may be formed for a 12-month period to fill future permanent or temporary full time or part time Driver positions that may arise in Horizons. The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply. Visit our website at www.horizonscork.ie
Adult Literacy Organiser
Nature of Position Permanent or Fixed Term Contracts. Under the direction of the Director of Further Education and Training and reporting directly to the Adult Education Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing the Adult Literacy Service in Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, communicating, and implementing specific actions to achieve KWETB Further Education and Training Strategic targets as they apply to Further Education and Training. The position requires a person who is flexible, multi-disciplined, and experienced. A high degree of motivation and commitment to a learner-centred model of learning is essential. An overall summary of the main duties is provided below. The successful candidate may be allocated different or additional duties in line with the needs of the Further Education and Training Service. Place of Work Further Education and Training Centres across County Kildare and County Wicklow. Hours of Work Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week. Attendance will be at such times as necessary for the delivery of the service. Attendance outside of normal office hours will be by prior agreement with the Further Education and Training Director or Adult Education Officer and will be offset against normal working hours attendance. Salary Scale Salary will be paid in accordance with such rates as may be authorised by the Minister for Education from time to time for the position. The current salary scale starts at €48,911 per annum. Starting pay will be in accordance with Circular Letter 0043 2023. Main Duties The duties of the post will include, but may not necessarily be confined to, under the direction of the Director of Further Education and Training or Adult Education Officer of KWETB: • Coordinating the planning, development, and management of the relevant Further Education and Training services under the direction of the Adult Education Officer or Director of Further Education and Training in accordance with the overall plan for the service. • Being responsible for the day to day delivery of the service. • Recruiting, assessing, and placing learners into appropriate learning groups. • Promoting and supporting the development and nurturing of new learning opportunities. • Supporting, motivating, and managing resource workers, educators, learners, and other relevant staff. • Organising and or supporting the identification and delivery of initial and ongoing training and development for staff. • Overseeing the Health and Safety requirements of the service, including the Health and Safety of staff, learners, and buildings, and assisting and providing input into the wider KWETB Health and Safety policies and processes. • Developing and encouraging partnerships and links between community education and statutory and other providers. • Promoting the service in the wider community. • Initiating and facilitating programmes and initiatives at out centres. • Being responsible for quality assurance, accreditation, and certification. • Sharing good practice from the sector and supporting the mainstreaming of relevant national policy and practice. • Acting in a representative capacity, if required, on matters relating to Adult Literacy Organiser functions. • Assisting in the management of resources, for example financial, premises, materials, and personnel, as appropriate and relevant to the needs of the local programme. • Keeping records and preparing reports and submissions in consultation with the Director of Further Education and Training or Adult Education Officer as appropriate. • Enhancing own expertise through training, development, and networking with relevant bodies. • Setting a good standard of professional interactions and ensuring excellent relationship boundaries are in place. • Upholding professional integrity at all times, maintaining discretion and confidentiality. • Maintaining an ethos appropriate to adult learning. • Carrying out any other duties appropriate to the needs of the local scheme as may be assigned by the Adult Education Officer or Director of Further Education and Training for the effective and efficient management of resources. • The role will require some work to take place outside of normal business hours. Qualifications The following are essential requirements for appointment to this post: • A qualification at Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications or its equivalent in an appropriate area. Experience • A minimum of five years working in Adult Basic Education Services or other significant relevant work experience. • Programme leadership experience in the Further Education and Training Sector is desirable. • The appointee should demonstrate a clear understanding of, and empathy with, the philosophy and processes of adult basic and language education. • A high level of expertise in the Further Education and Training Sector. • Broad Public Sector knowledge relevant to the area of work. • Travel is an essential requirement for this role. • A full driving licence and access to own transport are essential requirements for this role. • Candidates must be willing to work flexibly outside of normal working hours as required. Programme leadership experience in the Further Education and Training Sector is desirable. Competences Required The appointee to the post will be required to display evidence of the following competences: Leader – Education and Learning • Understands that high quality teaching and learning is the core business of the Adult Basic Education and English for Speakers of Other Languages Service and demonstrates the skills to act as the instructional leader. • Maintains an ethos appropriate to adult learning. • Promotes effective teaching, learning, and assessment strategies across the service. Leader – Service or Programme Development • Demonstrates the ability to take a broad and long term view of the needs, purpose, and objectives of the service. • Has a vision for the development of the Adult Basic Education Service. Leader – People and Teams • Demonstrates the willingness and ability to develop individuals and teams throughout the Adult Basic Education and English for Speakers of Other Languages Service and to delegate leadership within those teams. • Demonstrates the ability to support, motivate, and manage individuals and teams. Communication • Has the capacity to clearly articulate views, opinions, and attitudes through effective, appropriate, and empathic interaction with all stakeholders in a variety of situations and contexts. • Demonstrates the ability to maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Organisational Management and Administrative Skills • Is organised and efficient and can put in place procedures and appropriate structures to deliver outcomes. Self Awareness and Self Management • Is self aware and has the capacity to self manage and develop personally and professionally. • Demonstrates professional integrity. • Has enhanced own expertise through training, development, and networking with relevant bodies. • Demonstrates good standards of professional interactions and relationships. Application Process Fully completed official application forms should be submitted via email to jobapplications@kwetb.ie no later than 12 noon on Tuesday, 24 February 2026. Please note the following: • Short listing may apply. Canvassing by or on behalf of the candidate will automatically disqualify the candidate. • Late applications will not be accepted. • It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that the application form is received at the stated email address before the stated deadline. It is recommended that applicants request a delivery receipt when sending their application. • Any technical difficulties encountered by the sender when submitting an application are not the responsibility of KWETB.
Assistant Sports And Recreation Development Officer
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:
