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Associate Lecturer in Foundation Skills Academy and Essential Skills Numeracy 0.66 FTE, permanent post, Downpatrick Campus ABOUT US We take great pride in Inspiring. Transforming. Enriching lives. Each member of staff has an important role to play in ensuring that our students and business clients get the very best of quality education. Our working environment is a dynamic, challenging and rewarding one. We need the best talent to help us become a world leader. As well as a challenging role which will add value to your CV you will get an attractive renumeration package, access to professional development opportunities and the chance to work with some of the best in the education sector. We currently have a vacancy for an Associate Lecturer in Foundation Skills Academy and Essential Skills Numeracy. JOB PURPOSE To become a member of the teaching team in current courses of study and assist with future developments. For further information on the main duties and responsibilities of this role, please see attached Job Description.
Student Finance Advisor
Student Finance Advisor 36 hours per week, Permanent Post , Downpatrick and Newtownards Campus ABOUT US We take great pride in Inspiring. Transforming. Enriching lives. Each member of staff has an important role to play in ensuring that our students and business clients get the very best of quality education. Our working environment is a dynamic, challenging and rewarding one. We need the best talent to help us become a world leader. As well as a challenging role which will add value to your CV you will get an attractive renumeration package, access to professional development opportunities and the chance to work with some of the best in the education sector. We currently have a vacancy for a Student Finance Advisor. JOB PURPOSE Reporting to the Finance Business Partner the post-holder will provide advice and guidance to students on a range of financial options available to assist students meet the costs associated with studying. The post-holder will also be required to carry out financial assessments on student income and facilitate the attendance confirmation and payment processes for various funding sources including: Higher Education Student Finance; Further Education Grants; Care to Learn; and the College Hardship Fund. The Student Finance Advisor will also support the Accounts Receivable Team. The post holder is a member of the Finance team and will work across the whole Finance department when circumstances require. For further information on the main duties and responsibilities of this role, please see attached Job Description.
Technician In Plumbing
Technician in Plumbing Downpatrick Campus, 36 hours per week, permanent post ABOUT US We take great pride in Inspiring. Transforming. Enriching lives. Each member of staff has an important role to play in ensuring that our students and business clients get the very best of quality education. Our working environment is a dynamic, challenging and rewarding one. We need the best talent to help us become a world leader. As well as a challenging role which will add value to your CV you will get an attractive renumeration package, access to professional development opportunities and the chance to work with some of the best in the education sector. We currently have a vacancy for a Technician in Plumbing. JOB PURPOSE Reporting to the Head of School the post-holder will be responsible for providing technical support and assistance to lecturers/courses in the relevant curriculum area. For further information on the main duties and responsibilities of this role, please see attached Job Description.
Duty Manager
***Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application forms.*** A reserve list will be held for a period of 12 months. Whilst the Council are recruiting for permanent Duty Managers (Indoor Leisure), please note that a reserve list will be compiled for future permanent, temporary, full time, part time and casual* posts for Duty Manager (Indoor Leisure) positions across the Council District. *Note, only candidates who, at the time of application, have confirmed they hold a current Plant Room qualification will be eligible for appointment from the reserve list. Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary: Responsible for the day to day management of staff and the efficient operation of the designated facility/facilities and surrounding grounds to ensure the highest standards of staff/customer safety, cleanliness, administration, care and excellence are maintained, in accordance with agreed safety and quality standards. Responsible for programming a varied timetable of activities that achieve income targets as required and ensuring compliance to expenditure budgets. Duration of appointment: Permanent Hours of Work: Average 36 Hours per week The post holder must be prepared to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays for which the appropriate payment will be made or time in lieu granted if relevant. Work Pattern: Please refer to Job Related Terms and Conditions of Employment in the recruitment pack. Location and Transferability: Newry Leisure Centre, Newry The post holder may be required to transfer to other locations in accordance with any requirements stated in the Job Description, any reviews of service delivery or other requirements as may arise from time to time. Any amendments made to work location will be implemented following appropriate consultation and provision of reasonable notice.
Bank Support Worker
The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member: Support Worker – Croft Support Living Job Ref: 25-353-SWSL-CROFT-WEB Job Role: Support Worker Hours: Bank Salary: £12.60 per hour Contract: Permanent Location: Croft Communities, 71 Bloomfield Rd, Bangor, BT20 4UR The Service Croft Communities provide Supported Living support to adults with learning disabilities. Currently we provide quality housing, care and support for 28 people to live as independently as possible within their local community. This includes support to achieve basic living activities, work / day placements where appropriate, social interaction with the community and maintain good family connections etc. The Role The Support Worker is part of the Croft Communities team and the main purpose of their role is to provide care and support to service users with a learning disability to enable them to live happy and fulfilled lives reaching their full potential within their local community. The role of Support Worker always requires a team approach with effective working relationships for the benefit of the service user. This includes: Assist service users with activities of daily living and facilitate inclusion of service users in a broad range of activities. Support service users with identified personal care and support needs. Support Workers are required to work flexibly and be available to work unsociable hours and public holidays on a rotational basis. Benefits Please note - At present The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsorship. Essential Criteria A minimum of 6 months caring experience (paid employment or personal caring responsibilities). Interest in working with people in a care environment. Effective verbal and written communication to include numeracy skills. Awareness of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities. Apply online at: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home Closing Date : Friday 28th November 2025 @ 10:00 am THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER #nijobs
Senior Community Facilitators
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POSTS: SENIOR COMMUNITY FACILITATORS 2 X Permanent Part-Time 70 hours a fortnight CLONARD ADULT SERVICES (Castlerea, Ballintubber, Ballinlough, Cloonfad areas) JOB REF: 89111 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 Senior Community Facilitator roles are also available. 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 Senior Community Facilitator has a pivotal role as the direct staff to support an individual with an Intellectual Disability and Autism. The successful candidate will be employed to support and empower the individual with all aspect of their daily living in line with their Personal Outcome Measures. The successful candidate must be flexible and willing to positively deliver the necessary supports required including Positive Behaviour Support plans. Works With: Working hours: 70 hours a fortnight rostered Monday to Friday. Contracted hours of work are liable to change from 8am to 8pm to meet the requirements of the programme. Future developments within the services may require that you are prepared to transfer to other work locations as the service needs demand. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours and any changes in rostering in the future to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Starting and finishing times will be as notified to you by the person in charge. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Remuneration: €40,521 x 8 increments - €51, 286 (Max) per annum pro-rata (Department of Health Senior Instructor/Supervisor Grade as at 01/08/2025). LSI 1 €52,947 per annum pro-rata is paid after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. LSI 2 €54,705 per annum pro-rata is paid after a further 3 years. 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, Service Coordinator on 087-0617007 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 3rd December 2025 Interview date is scheduled for 11th December 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer INDW
QA Compliance Microbiologist
Job Overview We are currently recruiting for the role of QA Compliance Microbiologist within the QA Cleanroom Compliance department. The successful candidate will provide quality oversight to ensure adherence to all aspects of cleanroom behaviours, gowning, aseptic technique, cleaning & disinfection, transfer procedures and facility standards for classified cleanrooms in line with regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will also support with training, evaluation and continuous improvement projects within our aseptic cleanrooms. Main Activities/Tasks Duration: Full Time, Permanent Location: Newry Additional Information: This role will be based in a site that produces and handles penicillin, and as such, this role would not be suitable for those that have a penicillin allergy. 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. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a Visa at this time. 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.
Team Leader
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION 2 X PERMANENT FULL-TIME TEAM LEADERS (CNM1/Social Care Leader) HYDE SERVICES (Roscommon Town, Kilteevan, Athleague, Tremane/Rahara) JOB REF: 89075 The Role: The Team Leader has a pivotal role in managing the day to day delivery of services. The Team Leader will provide leadership and supervision to teams while ensuring the development of the service in line with national standards and best practice. The main responsibilities are to assist the Team Manager with the management of the services, such as – person centred planning in line with Personal Outcome Measures ethos and practice, resource management and staffing - including rosters, staff development, facilitating communication and professional leadership in order to ensure a good quality of life for the people supported. It is the Team Leader’s responsibility to ensure that the life of each person reflects the organisation’s core values: Working Hours: Contracted hours will depend on the grade of the successful candidate - i.e. 78 hours a fortnight (SCL grade) or 75 hours a fortnight (CNM1 grade) rostered flexibly on a 7 day duty roster. The Team leader will work as a frontline member of the team with protected time to carry out specific team leader duties. In addition, a sleep-in and/or night duty commitment may be a requirement of posts in residential services for which the appropriate allowance will be paid. 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: Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Leader or CNM1. Annual leave must be planned in advance with the Team Manager to ensure appropriate and adequate cover is provided for the service. Remuneration: Based on the salary scale attached to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Leader or CNM1. Tenure: Permanent, full-time and pensionable. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries to Nollaig Lavin, Roscommon Town Services Area Manager on 0874130565 Closing date for receipt of completed application form /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 4th December 2025 Interviews will be held on 18th December 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer INDW
Receptionist
We don’t just communicate, we CONNECT… We are looking for a Receptionist on a Full Time basis to join our team at DKIT Sport Why join the Aura Family? We are the best in our industry! We don’t just talk about our values; we live them every single day. We don't say we’re the best place to work our people do… We have been recognized again as one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland in 2025. This marks the seventh year Aura has been ranked among the Top Large Irish Workplaces. We are also proud to have been named the Best Workplace for Women and Best Workplace for Health & Wellbeing in both 2024 and 2025. At Aura our people are at the heart of our business and our culture is built on embracing diversity and inclusion. In 2024 we were awarded the “Investors in Diversity Silver Certification” with the Irish Centre for Diversity and we were honoured to win the National Advancing Disability Equality Award 2025. Safety, Health and Wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. In 2024 we received the H&S National Sport & Leisure Award . We place emphasis on learning and development, so if you join us you can expect to learn and grow throughout your career. Other reasons to join our team…. · Friends and Family Benefit – all employees get to nominate a friend or family member for free membership of one of our leisure centres · Our Training Academy – opportunities to certify to the highest industry standards in a range of industry practices such as Lifeguarding, Swim Teaching, Pool Plant Operations etc · Aspire Programme – our talent development programme which gives you unrivalled access to training, development and further certification opportunities · Career Development – opportunities to become a Tutor in a range of industry practices and to shape the careers of others · Aura One Hub – benefits, rewards and recognition platform · EAP Programme – a free confidential comprehensive advice and support service ranging from financial and legal advice to counselling for you and your family members · Our GEM Awards programme, acknowledging those who go the extra mile · A range of other benefits such as Bike to Work, TaxSaver, retail discounts, Length of Service benefit and discounted Health Insurance for employee’s and dependants through the HSF Health Plans Our vision is BIG…. Aura's vision is for a healthier and happier Ireland by improving the health and wellbeing of our nation through exercise, sport and active living. Your mission: · Display a commitment to our vision, purpose and values · Being the first point of contact at the reception area and providing the Aura members with an exceptional customer care experience · Drive service excellence by building and developing customer relationships · Being fully up to date with all Aura programmes and service · Responding to customer queries and continuously looking for opportunities to improve customer service · Provide administrative support for the centre · Work closely with the rest of the team to ensure we are meeting the specific needs of our customers, and promote the Aura brand · Get involved in running promotions and events on your site · Promote front of house sales take ownership for achieving retail targets · Keep the reception area clean, tidy and presentable at all times These are just some of the tasks our amazing Receptionists undertake each day and this list is just part of what life in Aura has in store for you. Here’s what we need from you: · A passion for delivering the best customer service and building positive relationships with our customers · Excellent communication skills · An outgoing personality, be adaptable and flexible · A positive attitude and a genuine focus on teamwork · Great organisation and time management skills · Excellent PC skills · Experience of working with Microsoft Packages · Attention to detail & accuracy · Good understanding of cash management · Flexible in relation to your hours/days of work · Due to the nature of this role fluent English is required
Swim Coordinator
DIVE into a CAREER with AURA! We are looking for a Swim Coordinator on a Full Time basis to join our team at Aura Tullamore Why join the Aura Family? We are the best in our industry! We don’t just talk about our values; we live them every single day. We don't say we’re the best place to work - our people do… We have been recognized again as one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland in 2025. This marks the seventh year Aura has been ranked among the Top Large Irish Workplaces. We are also proud to have been named the Best Workplace for Women and Best Workplace for Health & Wellbeing in both 2024 and 2025. At Aura our people are at the heart of our business and our culture is built on embracing diversity and inclusion. In 2024 we were awarded the “Investors in Diversity Silver Certification” with the Irish Centre for Diversity and we were honoured to win the National Advancing Disability Equality Award 2025. Safety, Health and Wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. In 2024 we received the H&S National Sport & Leisure Award . We place emphasis on learning and development, so if you join us you can expect to learn and grow throughout your career. Other reasons to join our team…. · Friends and Family Benefit – all employees get to nominate a friend or family member for free membership of one of our leisure centres · Our Training Academy – opportunities to certify to the highest industry standards in a range of industry practices such as Lifeguarding, Swim Teaching, Pool Plant Operations etc · Aspire Programme – our talent development programme which gives you unrivalled access to training, development and further certification opportunities · Career Development – opportunities to become a Tutor in a range of industry practices and to shape the careers of others · Aura One Hub – benefits, rewards and recognition platform · EAP Programme – a free confidential comprehensive advice and support service ranging from financial and legal advice to counselling for you and your family members · Our GEM Awards programme, acknowledging those who go the extra mile · A range of other benefits such as Bike to Work, TaxSaver, retail discounts, Length of Service benefit and discounted Health Insurance for employee’s and dependants through the HSF Health Plans Our vision is BIG…. Aura's vision is for a healthier and happier Ireland by improving the health and wellbeing of our nation through exercise, sport and active lifestyles. As a Swim Coordinator your role involves working as a team leader to drive service excellence and manage day-to-day operations of the Aura Swim Programmes. You will be responsible for the coordination, programming and performance of all pool activity, including management of swim teachers, marketing of the programmes, and management of relationships with local groups and clubs. Your mission: · Display a commitment to our vision, purpose and values · Undertake and coordinate local and centralized marketing activities to ensure the maximum potential capacity of our various Swim Programmes are achieved · Coordinate all Swim Programmes to maintain its highest standards · Drive service excellence by building and developing strong communications and customer relationships · Maintain strong relationships with schools participating in the Schools Swimming Programme and other local groups and clubs · Administration of all bookings relating to the various Swim Programmes, including credit control · Work with the Operations Manager to recruit, manage, train and develop swim teachers · Attend regular meetings with other Swim Coordinators within the group to maintain effective delivery of all of Aura’s swim programmes · Contribute to a strong working team and build team morale · Compile reports and paperwork relating to the swim academy are completed within the necessary timeframe · Be an Aura ambassador and represent the company with a professional approach and attitude · Ensure a fun and inclusive learning environment for people where they can gain a life-saving skill! These are just some of the tasks our Swim Coordinators undertake each day and this list is just part of what life in Aura has in store for you. Here’s what we need from you: · A passion for delivering the best customer service and building positive relationships · Excellent communication and leadership skills · Previous experience in successfully developing similar programmes is an advantage · Results driven with a strong commercial understanding and the ability to meet targets and deadlines · Excellent organisational, time management, planning and administration skills · Level II Swim Teacher Qualification is required · Excellent PC skills and experience of working with Microsoft Packages · A positive attitude and a genuine focus on teamwork · A shared sense of our philosophy - helping people to feel better about themselves · RLSS Lifeguard Qualification is an advantage · Flexible in relation to your hours/days of work · Due to the nature of this role fluent English is required
