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Housing Support Worker - Fixed Term Location: Remote work covering Newry area Salary: £24,533.6 per annum (£13.48 per hour) Contract: Permanent Work hours: 35 hours per week – Monday - Friday Please note we do not offer sponsorship for these roles. BCM Housing Support is a holistic floating support service helping older people, aged 55+, to remain independent and continue to live in their own homes for as long as safely possible. Service users are allocated a support worker who will work with them on a one- to-one basis to address housing issues. Your new role You will work independently with a caseload of service users, building a relationship of trust and respect to achieve the best outcomes for your service users. You will provide them with the best advice and support to help them remain living independently in their own home. You will regularly meet your service users face to face either at their own home or a neutral venue to provide this support. You will act as an advocate for the service user and link with external agencies to get the right help and support they need. What we can offer you Please see attached job description and specification for further details 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.
Catering Assistant
Unit: Asda Portadown Hours: 8 hrs Salary: £12.71 As a Catering Assistant, you will contribute to a passionate and friendly team working in a fast-paced environment. You will be the face of our business, delivering exceptional food and customer service. The successful Catering Assistant will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks associated with basic food production & preparation, customer service and generally supporting the operations while adhering to all Health and Food Safety requirements. No previous experience is required as we will provide you with the skills needed. This is a permanent contract. Key Responsibilities Basic food preparation, counter set up and serving of food and beverages Ensuring the highest level of customer care is delivered to clients and customers Demonstrating a can-do attitude towards individual customer requests and strive to exceed customer expectations Following food hygiene and Health & Safety guidelines in line with training which will be provided Ensuring correct storage of food items and equipment after service. Assisting colleagues in a willing and positive manner including assisting with other duties as required Essential Criteria: ‘Can do’ positive attitude Good people & teamwork skills Willingness to learn A good level of English. previous experience in catering or customer service, that would be an added advantage, but not essential Compass Group reserves the right to enhance the criteria, if necessary, for the purposes of shortlisting. Some of the benefits we offer: Free meals while at work You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families Additional, seasonal and overtime hours available Career Pathways to support career progression and/or skills development Perks shopping discount Card which can be used across the Island of Ireland to save at various restaurants, high street stores, hotels, day out venues, leisure centres, gyms, golf courses and many more Learning & development programs available alongside access to hundreds of online training courses for personal and professional development & growth Flexible Working to support Work Life Balance Additional Leave Purchase scheme to balance home and work life Access to wellness programs to promote mental health and wellbeing of our colleagues Employee Assistance Program to guide and support our employees Exciting internal reward and recognition schemes Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available And many more.. About Us: At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every colleague joining us. We are an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Senior Leisure Attendant
About the Role We are seeking an enthusiastic and flexible individual to join our existing team of Senior Leisure Attendants. The successful candidates will: • Provide a customer support service and supervise the customer support services provided by others, to users of the Council’s Recreational Facilities, to help ensure visitor comfort, safety and enjoyment. • Supervise staff, activities, ancillary areas, swimming instruction, lifeguarding, cleaning and upkeep of facilities and equipment, cashier/receptionist and fitness instruction (where qualified). Salary Scales Senior Leisure Attendant: Scale 4, NJC spinal point 9–13 £27,254–£29,064 per annum (plus 19% employer pension contribution) plus 10% shift allowance. It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point. Terms and Conditions Pay Pay frequency is monthly by BACS (Bank Automated Clearing System) in arrears on the third last banking day of the month. Flexi Scheme These posts are not eligible to participate in the Flexi Scheme. Notice (i) Giving notice: you are required to give written notice to terminate your employment. Subject to probationary period, the minimum notice is 1 month. (ii) Receiving notice: • 1 month or more but less than 2 years: 1 week • 2 years or more but less than 12 years: 1 week per year of continuous employment • 12 years or more: not less than 12 weeks (iii) The Council may pay in lieu of notice. (iv) The Council may require you not to attend work during notice and/or reduce duties. (v) The Council may dismiss without notice for gross misconduct. (vi) Leaving without serving notice may affect holiday pay beyond statutory minimum; pay is only for hours worked up to termination date. Main Purpose of Post / Job Summary The postholder will provide a customer support service and supervise the customer support services provided by others, to users of the Council’s Recreational Facilities, to help ensure visitor comfort, safety and enjoyment. This includes supervision during shift of staff, activities, ancillary areas, swimming instruction, lifeguarding, cleaning and upkeep of facilities and equipment, cashier/receptionist duties, and fitness instruction (where qualified). Centre Supervisor Duties & Responsibilities Assist Centre Management to ensure lifeguards, attendants and fitness staff perform duties to required standards. Act as team leader in emergencies and report actions to Duty Manager. Act as First Aid Appointed Person under First Aid at Work Regulations. Assist in reporting and investigation of accidents, incidents and non-compliances. Check safety equipment (pool rescue aids, drowning alarm, fire equipment, first aid supplies) and report defects. Oversee storage and deployment of equipment and carry out inspections and recorded checks. Deploy resources to ensure cleaning, housekeeping, supervision, security and control standards. Ensure all areas are secure when not in use. Assist with staff control including attendance, breaks, uniform, PPE compliance. Perform plant room duties: i. Maintain pool water and air quality ii. Maintain plant room cleanliness iii. Carry out routine maintenance iv. Perform and record water tests v. Ensure plant operation efficiency vi. Liaise with contractors vii. Record utility and chemical usage viii. Report faults ix. Maintain high standards of plant upkeep Maintain plant operation qualifications and update procedures as required. Keyholder Duties Open and close facilities, complete security checks, manage alarms, attend callouts, and secure keys/PINs/fobs. Pool Lifeguard Duties Undertake lifeguarding duties including: a) Monitoring pool and facilities b) Communicating with users and staff c) Preventing unsafe behaviour d) Intervention and rescue e) Emergency response f) Water rescues g) First aid h) Supervising activities (swimming, aqua aerobics, diving, etc.) i) Crowd control and evacuation support Maintain strong swimming ability and physical fitness. Assist in spinal injury management procedures. Swimming Instructor Duties Plan, deliver and evaluate swimming lessons for: i) School children ii) Public lessons (children and adults) iii) Disabled users iv) Water proficiency courses (if qualified) v) Lifeguarding/lifesaving courses (if qualified) vi) Competitive swimmers (if qualified) Assist with programme planning, marketing, liaison with schools and organisations. Maintain swimming teaching qualifications. Advise management on swimming instruction and special needs programmes. Check equipment before lessons. Ensure safety of children and vulnerable adults. Produce reports and recommend improvements. Liaise with parents, teachers, and groups. Supervise assistant teachers and helpers. Manage award schemes and certification. Enforce hygiene rules in pool environment. General Duties Undertake duties across leisure facilities including: (i) Supervision and security (ii) Emergency response (iii) Equipment setup and removal (iv) Cleaning and housekeeping (v) Customer service (vi) Promotion activities (vii) Access control (viii) Traffic control Apply Pool/Center Safety Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plans. Assist with events, courses, and galas. Act as First Aider. Perform life support duties including CPR and AED use. Carry out cleaning and customer service duties. Enforce rules and regulations. Safeguard children and vulnerable adults. Provide customer support and handle complaints. Complete reports and records. Provide reception/cashier cover when required. Control access and tickets. Cover duties across facilities as needed. Attend training and maintain qualifications. Safeguard equipment and uniforms. General Conditions Carry out duties appropriate to grade. Work under normal conditions of the role. Comply with all health, safety, and council policies. Complete required documentation. Participate in training and development. Promote positive reputation of the Council. Maintain customer service excellence standards. Maintain confidentiality. Education / Qualifications • Current RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (including spinal rescue board or equivalent) • Level 2 ASA Swimming Instructor or STA Swimming Certificate (or equivalent) Experience • Grade C or above in at least 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) AND 1 year experience in: – Staff supervision – Customer-facing role OR • 2 years experience in: – Staff supervision – Customer-facing role • Experience planning and implementing staff rotas
Innovation And Technology Specialist, Engineering
Working as a member of SRC’s BEE team, the post-holder will lead the College’s industry engagement in the area of Innovation focusing on areas including food innovation, product design and development, lean manufacturing, IT and Tourism. The post holder will be responsible for identifying, securing and delivering a range of technical projects, knowledge transfer services, innovation training, specialist training and skills development programmes for business and industry clients. The post-holder will work strategically to build relationships with a range of businesses, industry groups and academia with the aim of further developing SRC’s capacity to provide quality and relevant support services to business clients whilst also contributing to the development of an industry focused curriculum This is a full time permanent position within the College. Closing date for applications is Friday 3rd July 2026 at 12noon. Please note all correspondance will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more.
Technician In Carpentry And Joinery
Technician in Carpentry & Joinery Full Time, Permanent, 36 hours per week Downpatrick Campus ABOUT US Northern Ireland’s Further Education sector is a key driver of both economic and social inclusion. SERC as a college is a hub of innovation, collaboration and industry partnerships along with a strong community focus. We pride ourselves on delivering internationally recognised high-quality, industry-relevant courses, which equip our students with the skills necessary to grow and shape our economy and to transform their own lives in doing so. We are committed to continuous improvement and to fostering a supportive culture of creativity and inclusivity as a catalyst for success. If you are interested in being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking institution that helps benefit society and creates transformational opportunities for learners, SERC may have a role for you. The College offers a wide range of employee benefits, rewards and recognitions: 23 days annual leave + 12 public holidays (plus 7 additional annual leave days after 5 years’ service) Additional leave to supplement closures during Easter, July & Christmas. NILGOSC defined benefiter CARE pension scheme with employer contribution rate of 15.5%. Corporate healthcare cash plan scheme. Annual free health checks onsite. Access to College gym facilities free of charge along with reduced rate membership with a range of gyms. Mind Yourself health & wellbeing initiatives. Cycle to Work scheme. Teachers Credit Union. Access to hair, nail & beauty salons onsite. Continuous Professional Development opportunities via our dedicated Learning Academy We currently have a vacancy for a Technician in Carpentry & Joinery 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. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Have completed a Level 3 or above apprenticeship in Carpentry & Joinery with certified documentation Have a minimum of 3 years’ post apprenticeship experience working in the Carpentry & Joinery industry Have a minimum of 1 years’ experience using woodworking machines in a workshop environment. Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety in a workshop environment Demonstrate effective organisational skills Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral Demonstrate competence in the use of Microsoft Office package. For further information on the main duties and responsibilities and criteria for this role, please see attached Job Description.
Driver Category C
** Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application ** Job Summary Working within the Sustainability and Environmental /Refuse and Cleansing Service the postholder will be required to provide, in a safe and effective manner, a quality and efficient Street Cleansing Service, in all weather conditions. The postholder, as a team leader will be required to interact with members of the public and deal with enquiries in an appropriate manner using their own initiative to ensure the service is provided within the area of responsibility of the postholder. Hours of work and Work Pattern Please refer to Cleansing Driver Opportunities Candidate Information. Duration of Appointment Permanent. Location Strangford Road Depot, Downpatrick. Salary Please refer to Cleansing Driver Opportunities Candidate Information.
Customer Advisor
What is the opportunity? If you enjoy talking to people, working in a busy team environment and are passionate about progressing your career we will match your passion with career development and learning pathways and opportunities to attain professional qualifications. You can avail of our employee wellbeing programme, participate in colleague lead Inclusion and diversity networks and give back to your community by getting involved in our Begin Together programme. Please note location of this branch is Newry. In this role, you will:
Corporate Project Officer
Job Summary To support and assist the Capital Project and Programme Manager in the delivery of a range of concurrent, typically high-profile capital and other corporate projects. Liaising with external consultants and project managers and managing budgets on schemes of varying sizes. Contributes fully to achieving corporate objectives. Please note
Capital Project And Programme Manager
To support the Head of Strategic Capital Development and work alongside the other Project Managers and Programme Managers in the delivery of a range of concurrent, typically high-profile capital, estate strategy, transformation projects and other strategic corporate projects. Liaising with external consultants, internal stakeholders, project managers and managing budgets on schemes of varying sizes. Please note
Caretaker / Cleaner
The person appointed will be responsible to the Community Centres & Halls Supervisors for a wide range of duties primarily in connection with the Community Centres and Halls throughout the Borough of Ards and North Down. Please note
