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Location: Copelands, 97 Donaghadee Road, Millisle, BT22 2BZ Salary: £12.715 per hour, £23,802.48 per annum Contract: Permanent Work hours: 36 hours per week – 3 x 12 hour shifts Please note we do not offer sponsorship for these roles. Your new role You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide the high quality care to our residents. Using a person-centered approach you will support a wide variety of residents with all aspects of their day to day living, including social and physical activities, personal care, mobility, and mealtimes. What we can offer you Please see attached job description and specification for further details BCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Pharmacist
🌟 Part-Time/Full-Time Pharmacist with Flexible Hours! 💊 Are you a pharmacist looking for a Part-Time/ Full-time role with Flexible Hours? McKeevers Chemists has the perfect opportunity for you to balance your career with your personal life! We are currently recruiting for: Position: Part Time/Full-Time Pharmacist, (Permanent) (Flexible Hours-Shift hours open to negotiation) Location: Newry Why Join Us? 🏥 Community Connection: Become an integral part of a pharmacy deeply rooted in the local community in Newry, where your expertise makes a meaningful impact. 🤝 Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of a variety of shift patterns with a company that is willing to work with you, allowing you to find the perfect Work-Life Balance. 📈 Professional Development: This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing pharmacy group with future career opportunities. Essential Criteria: Qualified Pharmacist registered with the PSNI (Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland) or due to qualify in the Summer of 2025 A Degree in Pharmacy – BPharm or MPharm Previous experience working in a community pharmacy. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and be confident in working with other people. Excellent leadership skills Be able to demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail and have a commercial awareness of the area you are working in. Eligibility to work in the UK An attractive remuneration package is available Apply Online via GetGot! McKeevers Chemists is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Student Support Officer
Job Purpose To undertake a key role in supporting students including assisting in the planning, securing and monitoring of placements, assessment and recording of student progress and pastoral care. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Work Placements and Competitions · Engage with employers to secure placements, virtual and non-virtual. Match learners with placements and develop industrial links through the establishment of partnerships/further placements. · Assess the compliance of the work placement with Health and Safety, Insurance cover and other relevant criteria and ensure all relevant documentation, PPA, insurance etc is completed and securely retained. · Ensure that students are familiar with their responsibilities on work placement, including health and safety and child protection / the protection of Vulnerable adults and complete all induction requirements. · Responsible for the creation and completion of E-ILP/EPTP and co-ordinate with the course team. · Visit students on a regular basis and complete appropriate reports and reviews to ensure that they are meeting the requirements of their course and completing relevant documentation. · Report on student progress at Case Conferences. · Provide mentoring support to students in preparation for competitions and assist in the organisation and administration of competitions. · Develop industrial links through the establishment of partnerships/further placements. Pastoral Care · Monitor the attendance of students in work placement and follow up where necessary providing support and addressing any issues or problems arising. · Follow up by telephone/ letter any students who have not been attending placement and action referrals as appropriate to Inspire, MACs learning support and other support agencies. · Supporting all students in their learning experience to maintain regular and consistent attendance including addressing issues relating to physical or mental well-being, domestic or college related concerns and financial difficulties. · Implementing College initiatives to improve student attendance, retention and performance levels. · Providing assistance and support to lecturers to increase the level of student progression. · Facilitating meetings with relevant stakeholders including parents, DfE careers, social workers etc. · Administration associated with student absences, student sickness, and the submission of internal and external returns including processing of student withdrawals. Assessment · Carry out assessment for students as appropriate in accordance with awarding organisation body guidelines and SERC Quality policies and processes. · Provide regular oral and written feedback to Curriculum teams, Heads/Deputy Heads of School, on assessment progress. · Undertake continuous professional development as required to meet awarding body work-based assessment requirements. General · Provide support for recruitment and marketing initiatives including open days, parents’ evenings enrolment rota and interviews as required. · Participate and support induction programme including assisting with collection and processing of exam certificates/results, issuing and recording of protective clothing and equipment issued to students. · Utilise capability of College management information systems and ensure completion of all administrative requirements in line with College and DfE requirements. · Participate in the sharing of good practice. · Liaise closely with the curriculum managers, course tutors and other relevant staff and attend regular course team meetings. · Assist the course team in the student disciplinary procedure. · Ensure that all documentation and authorisation procedures are adhered to. · Act as an ambassador for the College and promote SERC’s range of industry training programmes to internal and external stakeholders. · Negotiate with employers on trainee transition from non-employed to employed status and process all relevant documentation in order to maximise funding. Conditions · Promote the College positively at all times. · Abide by all College procedures and ensure these are implemented in area of responsibility. · Within the context of the post, ensure full compliance with College health and safety requirements. · Within the context of the post, ensure full compliance with College equality requirements. · Any other duties deemed necessary to ensure the effective operation of the areas of responsibility. NOTES 1. This is a description of the job as it is at present constituted. The duties and responsibilities are intended to give a broad indication of the variety of tasks the post holder may be asked to undertake. It should be noted that a job description is not an exhaustive list of activities and staff may be asked to carry out duties commensurate with the grade of the post. The job description may also be amended to take account of changed circumstances, and staff will be consulted when this is necessary. It is the College’s aim to reach agreement to reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible, the College reserves the right to insist on changes to a job description after consultation with the post holder. 2. In carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the post it is expected that the post holder will do so in accordance with the College Ethos Equal Opportunities Policy and that in doing so the post holder will contribute to the discharge of Section 75 statutory duties and implementation of the College Equality Scheme 3. This is a post which is governed by The Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults (Northern Ireland) Order 2003. Before appointing anyone to this post, it is policy to ask for the relevant check to be carried out by Access NI. 4. The College operates a no smoking policy and all staff are expected to adhere to this. 5. In order to deliver its objectives, the College has developed to the following set of values and all staff expected to work within these; 6. All staff at Deputy Head of School Level and above (including staff on NJC Terms & Conditions, band 6 and above) are required to participate in day, evening and holiday cover rotas as required. 7. All Staff are required to contribute to a healthy and safe working environment and to adhere to all health and safety regulations and College policies. 8. All staff have a responsibility for ensuring that risks are managed at College, team and individual level. This process will include the assessment and effective control of all acceptable risk situations. 9. All Budget holders will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of a balanced budget across their area of responsibility, including the delivery of any agreed cost improvement programmes. 10. Staff will be expected to participate in staff training and development activities to update and enhance their own knowledge, skills and professional competence needed to fulfil the role effectively. 11. Please note that a waiting list may be created from this post from which further appointments may be made should the same or a similar post arise within six months of the interview date. Please note such posts may be based at any College Campus. Selection Criteria Student Support Officer x 2 Essential Selection Criteria 1. Hold a Level 4 qualification or equivalent. 2. Hold GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above or equivalent. 3. A current driving licence and access to a car or have access to a form of transport that will enable the post-holder to fulfil the role in full. 4. Experience of using the Microsoft Office suite, in particular Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams. 5. An ability to communicate confidently and effectively with a range of stakeholders through various methods. 6. Demonstrate ability to create and develop links and effective working relationships with stakeholders. 7. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. Desirable Selection Criteria 1. Hold a recognised Assessor Award (A1, D32, D33) or be willing to work towards 2. Experience of organising work placements and liaising with employers. 3. Experience of assessing students/trainees. 4. Experience of working with and supporting apprentices/ trainees/students and/or experience of working on training and employment programmes. 5. Experience of using a Management Information System to collate, update and extract data. The above are minimum criteria. These may be enhanced at the discretion of the Selection Panel.
Shop Manager
Salary Range: £25,831 to £27,715 per annum* Purpose of the Role: The post holder will be responsible for maximising net income earned from the Hospice shop and be accountable for the effective management of finances, staff, volunteers, stock, premises, and administration. They will deliver high standards of customer care and ensure that the image and reputation of the Northern Ireland Hospice is maintained. Duties and Responsibilities: Income Generation • Maximise sales of donated goods and seasonal merchandise, consistently achieving sales budgets/targets. • Implement efficient systems to sort, date, price, and prepare donated goods. Establish and maintain regular sources of stock through effective networking. • Organise and promote special events and promotions to capitalise on local opportunities and enhance the shop's visibility. • Drive gift aid sales conversion rates through new donor acquisitions and fostering repeat donations. • Uphold superior standards of shop presentation through meticulous merchandising and exemplary housekeeping practices. • Ensure cash handling procedures are followed, deposits are timely, and the EPOS till system is operated correctly. Management • Establish and maintain relationships with customers, community representatives, and volunteers to ensure a consistent flow of stock. • Act as a key-holder and liaison with relevant authorities maintaining the shop's physical and operational security. • Maintain high standards of cleanliness. Uphold safety standards and ensure compliance with fire and health regulations. • Organise special events and promotions to drive sales. • Ensure compliance with trading standards and health regulations. • Ensure adherence to opening/closing schedules. • Support neighbouring shops and Hospice activities as needed. Customer Service • To provide an excellent customer experience and to have a good overall knowledge of stock. • Manage complaints efficiently and effectively. People & Development • To be responsible for the daily management of the shop team, including performance reviews and absence management • To effectively recruit, induct, manage, train, and develop paid staff and volunteers in the shop to agreed procedures and standards, ensuring necessary cover is maintained during the agreed opening times of the shop. • Identify training needs for the shop team. • Attend, where appropriate, training courses relevant to the development of the role • Promote awareness of relevant training courses and development opportunities to others within the team Administration • To complete all administration to required standards and deadlines. • To manage controllable costs, expenditure, and petty cash. • To ensure minimum losses of both stock and cash by following till and banking procedures. • To adhere to all Policies and Procedures including those relating to the Health & Safety of premises and team. • Embracing changes and development of new IT and operational procedures across the charity. • Ensuring sufficient shop cover through effective management of team resources e.g. rotas, holidays, and lieu time. General Responsibilities: • Provide courteous and respectful service in line with Hospice values. • Demonstrate commitment through regular attendance and task completion. • Familiarise with and comply with Hospice policies and procedures. • Uphold Hospice values and code of conduct in all interactions. Valuing Diversity and Equality All staff should carry out their duties in accordance with the principles of valuing diversity and equity of provision. It is the responsibility of all staff to support the Hospice vision by promoting a positive attitude to diversity and equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment and to manage, support or comply through the implementation of the Hospice’s Equal Opportunities Policy. This job description is neither definitive nor exhaustive and may be changed to meet the changing needs of Northern Ireland Hospice. Job Specification Essential Criteria 1. 2+ years’ retail experience in a supervisory/management capacity within the clothing or houseware market. 2. Experience of sales floor merchandising and stock display. 3. Experience in the training and development of others. 4. 4 GCSEs, including English Language and Maths at Grades A-C (or equivalent qualifications) and basic IT skills. Applicants who do not have the specified minimum qualifications will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate, by virtue of their experience and/or other relevant information, their competence to meet the demands of the post. The following will be measured at interview. 5. Ability to be innovative and creative within sales development. 6. Effective interpersonal and organisational skills. 7. A team player, hands-on manager who is self-motivated and resilient, with a positive and proactive outlook, with the ability to motivate others. 8. A Flexible approach to working hours. 9. A genuine interest in promoting the aims of Northern Ireland Hospice. DESIRABLE CRITERIA • Experience of working in and a good operational understanding of the culture within the charity shops sector including an awareness of Gift Aid • Knowledge of the laws relating to charitable trading. • Experience in dealing with environmental health and trading standards officers.
Teacher Of LSC FS/KS
See attached job advert NB: (2 SEN allowances may be available for a suitably qualified candidate) Permanent Full Time
Teacher Of LSC KS
See attached job advert NB: (2 SEN allowances may be available for a suitably qualified candidate Permanent Full Time
Administrative Assistant
Total hours of work 36 hours per week. However, the post holder will be required to adopt a flexible approach (including evening work) and to devote such time as may be required by the exigencies of the service. Work pattern Monday - Thursday 8.45 am to 5.00 pm and Friday 8.45 am to 3.30 pm. Hours may vary from time to time to suit the requirements of the post. JOB PURPOSE To provide a quality administrative support service for the efficient and effective delivery of Training and Apprenticeship programmes. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Administration 1. Assist in the provision of an administrative support service within the Training Organisation to include filing, photocopying, distribution of internal and external mail, telephones, dealing with queries and any other associated tasks. 2. Routine clerical/administrative work to include word processing duties. 3. Administrative duties associated with the processing and tracking of trainee/client records regarding funding – enrolments, qualifications, achievements, personal details, employer information. 4. Assist in the preparation for both internal and external audit and liaise with auditors as required. Management Information Systems 1. Collate documentation relating to the TAMS system including timesheets, certificates and milestone achievement records. 2. Input and maintain data to the TAMS systems to ensure that records are accurate, timely and complete. 3. Assist the Finance and Information Systems Officer in the preparation of weekly and monthly reports for the Head of Training Programmes and Apprenticeships to meet specified deadlines, 4. Deal with queries from trainees and/or their parents/guardians regarding weekly wages relating to holidays, sick leave, absences and travel. 5. Assist with the operation of existing management information systems procedures. Finance 1. Complete weekly payroll to meet specified deadlines. 2. Complete accurate monthly claims for all Training and Apprenticeship programmes, within the campus, to meet specified deadlines. 3. Assist in preparation and issuing of monthly invoices and statements to employers and other training providers. 4. Assist in the preparation of financial reports to the Finance Department, Head of Training Programmes and Apprenticeships and Senior Financial Information Systems Officer in order to facilitate the dispersal of TO surplus to schools. 5. Calculate process and issue travel expenses to trainees. NOTES 1. This is a description of the job as it is at present constituted. The duties and responsibilities are intended to give a broad indication of the variety of tasks the post holder may be asked to undertake. It should be noted that a job description is not an exhaustive list of activities and staff may be asked to carry out duties commensurate with the grade of the post. The job description may also be amended to take account of changed circumstances, and staff will be consulted when this is necessary. It is the College’s aim to reach agreement to reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible, the College reserves the right to insist on changes to a job description after consultation with the post holder. 2. In carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the post it is expected that the post holder will do so in accordance with the College Ethos Equal Opportunities Policy and that in doing so the post holder will contribute to the discharge of Section 75 statutory duties and implementation of the College Equality Scheme 3. This is a post which is governed by The Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults (Northern Ireland) Order 2003. Before appointing anyone to this post, it is policy to ask for the relevant check to be carried out by Access NI. 4. The College operates a no smoking policy and all staff are expected to adhere to this. 5. In order to deliver its objectives, the College has developed to the following set of values and all staff expected to work within these; • Solution focused • Excellence driven • Responsive • Collaborative 6. All staff at Deputy Head of School Level and above (including staff on NJC Terms & Conditions, band 6 and above) are required to participate in day, evening and holiday cover rotas as required. 7. All Staff are required to contribute to a healthy and safe working environment and to adhere to all health and safety regulations and College policies. 8. All staff have a responsibility for ensuring that risks are managed at College, team and individual level. This process will include the assessment and effective control of all acceptable risk situations. 9. All Budget holders will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of a balanced budget across their area of responsibility, including the delivery of any agreed cost improvement programmes. 10. Staff will be expected to participate in staff training and development activities to update and enhance their own knowledge, skills and professional competence needed to fulfil the role effectively. 11. Please note that a waiting list may be created from this post from which further appointments may be made should the same or a similar post arise within six months of the interview date. Please note such posts may be based at any College Campus. Selection Criteria Administrative Assistant – Training Organisation Essential Assessment Criteria 1. One year’s administrative / customer services experience within an office environment. 2. Hold 5 GCSE’s, grade A-C or equivalent, including English Language and Maths. 3. Demonstrate experience in the use of Management Information Systems, Microsoft Packages or other specialist software for record keeping and data collection. 4. Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills. The above are minimum criteria. These may be enhanced at the discretion of the Selection Panel.
Teacher Of Foundation/key Stage
See attached job advert NB: Permanent Full Time
Driver / General Labourer
*** Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application form *** Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary: Working unsupervised or as part of a team, and in all weathers, the postholder will be mainly engaged in work in the Council’s Building Maintenance division but in general terms will be required to carry out the following duties at play areas/amenity areas/cemeteries and other sites as directed. Duration of Appointment: Permanent Hours of Work: Hours of work are: 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: Flexi 36 hours Monday to Friday Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice.
Events Officer
***Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application forms.*** Whilst the Council are recruiting for a permanent Events Officer in Warrenpoint Town Hall, please note that a reserve list will be compiled for future permanent, temporary, full time and part time posts for Events Officer positions at Council Offices in both Downpatrick and Warrenpoint Town Hall. Main Purpose of Post/Job: To deliver the annual Programme of Tourism Events and Festivals across the district focused on increasing visitor numbers and tourism revenue, to ensure effective timely delivery of all tourism events within budget and to plan. Duration of Appointment: Permanent Hours of Work: 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: Flexi 36 hours Monday to Friday Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice.
