Jobs in Co. Down
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The Role We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our dynamic and supportive team as a Nurse in our Specialist Palliative Care service. The purpose of a Specialist Palliative Care Nurse is to provide expert care for patients with complex, life-limiting illnesses, focusing on advanced symptom management and improving quality of life. They deliver comprehensive support addressing physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. In this role, the nurse collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to offer holistic care, guides patients and families in end-of-life planning, and ensures seamless care transitions. They also play a critical role in educating and supporting other healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality palliative care. Essential Criteria A candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed applications for the post Be registered in the relevant Division of the Register of Nurses maintained by An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be entitled to be so registered. A minimum of two years’ acute care experience within the Irish healthcare sector is required. Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development at the appropriate level. Have the clinical and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role. Qualifications and skills noted below are desirable, but candidates who possess them may be given higher priority during shortlisting. Experience in Palliative or Oncology Nursing Proficiency in Information Systems and Technology, or a willingness to undertake training, is essential. Hold a post-registration qualification in Palliative Care or Oncology A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Marymount University Hospital & Hospice from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.
Staff Nurse, Specialist Palliative Care/services For Older Persons
The Role We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse to join our dynamic and supportive team on the Relief Panel, providing care across Specialist Palliative Care and Services for Older Persons. This role offers the opportunity to work with individuals who have complex, life-limiting illnesses as well as delivering holistic nursing care that addresses the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of residents and their families. Applicants must be available to work a minimum of two shifts per week, including day, night, and weekend duty. Essential Criteria A candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed applications for the post Be registered in the relevant Division of the Register of Nurses maintained by An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be entitled to be so registered. A minimum of two years’ acute care experience within the Irish healthcare sector is required. Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development at the appropriate level. Have the clinical and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role. Qualifications and skills noted below are desirable, but candidates who possess them may be given higher priority during shortlisting. Experience in Palliative or Oncology Nursing Proficiency in Information Systems and Technology, or a willingness to undertake training, is essential. Hold a post-registration qualification in Palliative Care or Oncology A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Marymount University Hospital & Hospice from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.
Healthcare Assistant
The Role We are seeking a caring and committed Healthcare Assistant to join our dynamic and supportive team, dedicated to providing outstanding care for older persons. As an essential member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care to our residents and patients. In this rewarding position, you will assist with a range of personal care tasks, offer practical support, and contribute to the overall comfort and wellbeing of those in our care. You will work closely with nursing and allied health professionals, helping to ensure that the physical, emotional, and social needs of our residents and patients are met with compassion and dignity. Your contribution will be integral to maintaining the high standards of care that define Marymount University Hospital & Hospice. All aspects of your work will reflect our core values, policies, and procedures, directly supporting our mission to deliver exceptional, holistic care that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and their families. Essential Criteria The relevant health skills QQI (formerly FETAC) level 5 qualification* OR An equivalent relevant health care qualification or a comparable healthcare qualification as outlined in the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) NARIC Ireland framework AND Have a minimum 1-year experience as a Healthcare Assistant or a comparable role AND Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role. With regard to Criterion (1), the listing above has been identified as what is considered relevant health skills QQI (formerly FETAC) Level 5* qualifications A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Healthcare Assistant from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.
Support Manager
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:
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!
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
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:
