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Norbrook is one of Northern Ireland’s top companies and a global leader in veterinary pharmaceuticals, delivering products to 120 countries. We’re innovative, growing fast, and looking for motivated people to join our team. Norbrook operates a structured progression framework (Levels 2-4) allowing Production Operatives to develop their skills, increase responsibility and progress their careers through performance and training. Why you’ll love working here: • Good attendance bonus - £1500 per annum payable quarterly (subject to conditions) • 32 days annual leave + wedding & paid bereavement leave • Healthcare cash plan & free life assurance • Company pension scheme • Cycle-to-work & tech purchase schemes • Subsidised canteen & on-site parking • Employee recognition, perks & wellbeing initiatives Continental Shift Pattern – Work Smarter We operate a continental shift pattern designed to give you more control over your time outside work. With 12-hour shifts and fewer working days, you’ll enjoy: • More days off to spend with family, pursue hobbies, or relax • Predictable scheduling for easier planning • Weekend flexibility in some weeks • Fewer commuting days The Role: As part of our manufacturing team, you’ll: • Make high-quality veterinary products in a controlled, GMP-compliant environment • Operate equipment safely and efficiently • Keep production flowing and complete documentation like a pro • Be flexible across tasks and shifts while learning and growing What We’re Looking For: • Ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures accurately • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety • Basic level of English and maths (assessed internally) • Ability to communicate clearly within a team and with other departments • Comfortable completing written or electronic records as part of daily work • Reliable, organised, and able to manage own tasks once trained • Willingness to work shift patterns Desirable • Experience working in a regulated, quality-focused, or safety-critical environment • Exposure to pharmaceutical, food, medical, or cleanroom operations • Awareness of GMP principles
Experienced Manufacturing Operative
Main Tasks/Activties: Benefits: • Free Life Assurance • Company Pension - salary sacrifice scheme • Healthcare cash plan • 32 days annual leave • Wedding Leave • Company Sick Pay • Company Maternity / Paternity • Paid bereavement leave • Cycle to Work Scheme • Tech Purchase Scheme • Employee Savings scheme • Employee well-being initiatives • Employee Assistance Programme • On-site free parking • Subsidised Canteen Facilities • Employee Perks scheme • Employee Recognition scheme • Career development opportunities 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.
Essential Skills Tutor, Numeracy
Essential Skills Tutor - Numeracy (Ref: E/ESTN/B/526) Job details: Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: Competitive Contract: Permanent Job Background: To be responsible for the delivery and assessment of Entry Level 1-3, Level 1-2 qualifications in Essential Skills Training - Numeracy in accordance with standards laid down by the Awarding Organisation. To be responsible for ensuring each Programme participant has the opportunity to achieve accreditation in Essential Skills Numeracy which is necessary to progress in training and work. Main Duties and Responsibilities: To develop and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the guidelines of training programmes designed to increase the Essential Skills of learners To assess individual training needs in relation to the required level of Essential Skills Training as part of a formal induction process To take appropriate action to ensure each candidate has the maximum opportunity to attain an Essential Skills Training qualification within his or her ability To prepare and maintain group and individual learning plans To agree and compile Assessment Plans which demonstrate how Essential Skills Training will be delivered and assessed at key stages To create and maintain a warm, welcoming and supportive environment responsive to the needs of participants with multiple barriers to learning To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive records of attendance and progress at Essential Skills classes Essential Criteria: Educated to 5 GCSE’s Grade C or above (or equivalent) including English and Maths Degree in Mathematics as per DfE requirements (circular 01/12) minimum of one-year previous experience delivering Numeracy. Desirable Criteria: A recognised teaching qualification or Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or UUJ Certificate in Teaching (CIT) A working knowledge of current Training & Employment Programmes A minimum of 1 year working with unemployed and young school leavers. Experience of reaching attainment targets of Essential Skills Numeracy qualification For more information, or a full job description/person specification, please contact the Human Resources Department Tel: (028) 9084 8494 or email: recruit@brysongroup.org Application packs with full job description are downloadable from https://bryson.getgotjobs.co.uk/home, where there is also the option to apply online. A satisfactory Access NI Enhanced / Standard disclosure or Garda Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment. Bryson adheres to Access NI Code of Practice available upon request. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is: Wednesday 27th May 2026 at 6pm
Digital Skills Tutor
Digital Skills Tutor (Ref: E/DST/B/526) Job details: Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: Competitive Contract: Permanent Job Background: To be responsible for the delivery and assessment of qualifications in Essential Skills Training - ICT/Digital Skills in accordance with standards laid down by the Awarding Organisation. To be responsible for ensuring each Programme participant has the opportunity to achieve accreditation in which is necessary to progress in training and work. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the guidelines of training programmes designed to increase the economic activity of learners Assess individual training needs in relation to the required level as part of a formal induction process To take appropriate action to ensure each candidate has the maximum opportunity to attain a relevant qualification appropriate to ability To agree and compile Assessment Plans with each learner that outlines how the targeted qualification will be delivered and achieved To create and maintain a warm, welcoming and supportive environment responsive to the needs of participants presenting with barriers to learning To ensure all participants are provided with a high level of pastoral care support Essential Criteria: Educated to 5 GCSE’s Grade C or above (or equivalent) including English and Maths A minimum of a Level 3 qualification/ Degree in ICT as per DfE requirements A minimum of one year previous experience delivering Digital / Essential Skills ICT qualifications to Level 2. Experience of standardisation within a working team. Desirable Criteria: Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or UUJ Certificate in Teaching (CIT) A working knowledge of current Training & Employment Programmes A minimum of 1 year working with unemployed and young school leavers. For more information, or a full job description/person specification, please contact the Human Resources Department Tel: (028) 9084 8494 or email: recruit@brysongroup.org Application packs with full job description are downloadable from https://bryson.getgotjobs.co.uk/home, where there is also the option to apply online. A satisfactory Access NI Enhanced / Standard disclosure or Garda Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment. Bryson adheres to Access NI Code of Practice available upon request. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is: Wednesday 27th May 2025 at 6pm
Team Member
Costa Coffee requires a Part Time Team Member for our store in .Lesly Bloomfields At Costa Coffee we are as passionate about our people as we are our great coffee! Being a part of our team gives you the chance to learn new skills in coffee excellence whilst letting your personality shine through. As a Costa Barista you receive full training in delivering every customer with an unbeatable coffee experience, through great customer service and great coffee. Are you: -
Organisational Development Officer
To assist the Organisational Manager in enhancing organisational performance through workforce planning initiatives, learning and development interventions, talent development, and employee engagement and wellbeing to enhance the Council’s culture and branding and imbed PRIDE values and behaviour. Please note
Dispenser/trainee Dispenser
We have an excellent opportunity for a qualified Part Time Dispenser/Trainee Dispenser to work in our Clandeboye Road branch in Bangor. Working 16 hours per week on a permanent basis, between 9.00am and 6.00pm Monday to Friday, and 9.00am to 5.30pm Saturday, according to the rota. The successful candidate will be working 24 hours per week on a temporary basis for approximately 6 months to cover a period of absence. Additional hours may be required from time to time and applicants must be fully flexible to work according to the rota. Working as part of a team duties can include; sales of over the counter medicines, providing customers with information on symptoms and products, prescription receipt and collection, date checking, and the ordering, receiving and storing of pharmaceutical stock. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and have the ability to work accurately with attention to detail. Essential Criteria
Team Leader
Purpose of the Job As part of the Living Options Services, the Team Leader will be a part of the management team and will support the Registered Manager to meet the Residential Care Homes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005 and DHSSPS Residential Care Homes Minimum Standards, August 2011. They will: • Support the Day Services Manager to develop and implement personalised care/support plans and individual risk assessments to meet individual needs. • Support the Day Services Manager to ensure the delivery of quality care and support. • Support with the management budgets and resources. • The Team Leader will mentor and supervise the Support Team. The Team Leader is responsible for developing programmes of activities, providing a range of activities to meet the assessed personal needs of individuals who attend Day Services. The Team Leader is responsible for delegating responsibilities to support staff to ensure these programmes are met. The Team Leader will support the Day Services Manager to develop and implement personalised care/support plans and individual risk assessments to meet individual needs. The team leader will work as part of the Day Services team promoting inclusion in the community and maximising independence. The role requires participation in the delivery of person-centred care, including personal care and promotion of a team approach at all times with positive and constructive working relationships for the benefit of the service user. They will support the Day Services Manager to ensure the delivery of quality care and support. Team Leaders will also support with the management of budgets and resources effectively. The Team Leader will mentor and supervise the support team. Salary/ Hourly Rate Hours of Work £15.14 per hour 30 hrs per week Flexibility is required to ensure the needs of the service are met. Team Leaders must be available to work unsociable hours and on public holidays on a rotational basis. Working patterns can be discussed further at interview stage. Closing Date Length of Contract 21st May 2026 Permanent Our Benefits • Annual Leave 6.4 weeks days pro rata in each leave year (inclusive of statutory days). This increases to 7.4 weeks after 5 years’ service and 7.8 weeks after 10 years’ service. • Annual incremental pay increases on agreed salary scale. • Auto-enrolment pension scheme, 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution. • Occupational Sick Pay that increases with service, up to 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay after 5 years’. • Free car parking as well as tea and coffee. • Paid annual NISCC registration fees (Cost reimbursed by Cedar). • Investor in People Platinum accredited organisation with commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities. • Employee Assistance Programme including access to 24/7 Doctors support. • Westfield Healthcare cashback scheme. • Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailers. • Cycle to work scheme Our Vision, Mission and Values Our Vision is an inclusive society for all. Our Mission is to support individuals and families living with disability, autism and brain injury to live the lives they choose. Our Values are Collaboration, Equality, Dignity, Achievement, Resilience. Key Duties and Responsibilities The Job • Delegating care tasks as per service user requirements and ensuring that these are carried out to the acceptable standards. • Ensure staff provide support that follows service user’s care plans. • Managing staff team to ensure the health safety and wellbeing of service users, staff and others • Fulfilling the role of the person in charge of a shift in the absence of the Day Services Manager. • Ensure that all service users are supported as individuals. • To be competent in all areas of practice and ensure that knowledge is current, and evidence based. • Provide support, direction and supervision to the support workers and act as a role model at all times. • Take the lead on ensuring all support workers are competent and report any concerns to the line manager. • Ensure that service user person centred plans are maintained in line with Croft Communities Record Keeping principles and guide Support Workers on how to maintain a high standard of such. • Act as an advocate for service users’ putting their best interests first and foremost whilst ensuring the health and safety of all who receive and deliver services. • Demonstrate a caring attitude always for both service users and colleagues. Internal Processes • Lead the shift and support staff to follow service users care plans. • Ensure a well led service and promote positive team working at all times. • Address any service, staff related or service user issues in a timely manner in adherence with Croft Communities policy and procedures. • Effectively report on any deficits within rotas that could impact negatively on the operational running of the service. • Ensure documentation is recorded accurately and appropriately in compliance with Croft Communities requirements and that records made, and personal information used are in compliance with the Data Protection Act and GDPR Requirements. • Develop the staff team in contributing to the writing, implementing and reviewing of care plans which reflect the interests and wishes of the individual service user. • Ensure budgetary compliance in relation to use of resources for example, the delivery of commissioned hours, use of agency staff, management of petty cash and service resources. Service Users • Support service users through their process of transition and take on key working responsibilities. • Get to know service users, their needs and interests. • Overall responsibility for the day to day running of the service. • Lead and support the staff team to assist and encourage service users to make decisions based upon informed choice, recognising their responsibilities and increase independence. • Assist service users with personal care and support tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and using the toilet whilst maximising their independence. • Lead / oversee the implementation and evaluation of Care Plans and assessment by the staff team and review in order to address identified need. • Work with colleagues and other health and social care professionals to provide individual care plans. • Observe, monitor and record service user’s physical and emotional well-being and promptly report any changes to the Registered Manager. • Be fully involved with statutory multidisciplinary teams and assist with assessment and review of service users’ needs. • Assist in the safe moving and handling, transferring and repositioning of service users if required. • Organise, chair and minute regular service user meetings. • Promote and support relationships which enable individuals to integrate into the life of the local community. • Work directly with service users in planning their holidays or short breaks and to accompany them as appropriate. • Lead and support staff team to organise meaningful activity, support social and recreational activities for service users in Day Services and outside in the community. • Assisting service users’ to establish, maintain and retain relationships with peers, families, carers and significant others. • To support service users with nutritional needs as per care plan i.e. following SALT recommendations. • To administer prescribed medication in accordance with Cedars Medication Procedure. • Record and report any Adverse Incidents/Accidents and potential or actual safeguarding concerns immediately to Registered Manager • Encourage service users’ opinions and suggestions to be listened to and their personal matters dealt with in a sensitive manner • Take responsibility for receiving and receipting all service user monies and monitoring petty cash expenditure. • To undertake driving duties as and when required which will enable the service users to attend their chosen work placements/day care and recreational activities. • To work in partnership with staff within Croft Communities and external agencies to ensure delivery of a holistic service. Administrative Tasks • Ensure daily records of care provided are maintained within service user files and iPlanit, maintain all other records as required. • Ensure effective communication systems are maintained and utilise current electronic recording system (iPlanit). • Report any changes in, or concerns about, individual service users to the Registered Manager. • Have responsibility for the accuracy, security and confidentiality of service user records • Ensure unusual, complex or difficult situations are addressed and reported, referring to Registered Manager at all times • Ensure all RQIA and other regulatory standards are adhered to and support all staff members through the inspection process. • To follow Croft Communities Service User Finance Policy and Procedure at all times • Support individual service users’ to manage their finances as per their finance plan • Take responsibility for receiving and receipting all service user monies • Take responsibility for receiving and receipting any allocated petty cash expenditure • Understand and have an awareness of all Croft Communities Policies and Procedures and work within these. • To attend meetings as required e.g. staff meetings, service user reviews, etc. • To participate in all internal and external training opportunities as required. • To participate in individual/group coaching and development as per Croft Communities policy and procedure. Health and Safety • Be involved in the support of new or less experienced staff undertaking similar duties. Providing guidance in accordance with Croft Communities Policies and Procedures • Work in a way that meets the statutory requirements of employees under Health and Safety at Work. • Be aware of and act in accordance with Croft Communities Health and Safety Policy • Conduct all activities in a manner which is safe to themselves and others • Report the repairs or maintenance concerns or issues in the accommodation to the appropriate individual • Participate in cleaning tasks to ensure standards are maintained. • Complete security checks in conjunction with service users and during the span of their working hours General • To undertake all mandatory training as required. • To take the lead role in the induction process of new staff • To provide leadership to the team acting as a positive role model at all times • To provide direct supervision to support workers and coach and mentor staff • Identify staff learning and development requirements based upon supervision and direct observation of individual staff member • Take part in personal development as agreed through line manager and personal development plans • Carry out other duties appropriate with the post • To adhere to the Northern Ireland Social Care Standards of Conduct and Practice as well as meeting minimum standards of the Regulation Quality and Improvement Authority. • To work within statutory and organisational Policies and Procedures. • To carry out all duties and responsibilities in a respectful manner. • Successful Registration with N. Ireland Social Care Council within 6 months of employment and with a commitment to retain and maintain registration throughout the duration of employment.
Teacher Of Specialist Provision
See attached job advert NB: Permanent Full Time (2 posts)
Night Support Worker
Night Support Worker Location: Riverside Place, 191-193 Donaghadee Road, Bangor, Co Down BT20 4RY Salary: £14,019.2 per annum (£13.48 per hour) Contract: Permanent Work hours: 20 hours per week – Every Friday and Saturday nights, 9.45pm - 7.45am Please note we do not offer sponsorship for these roles. Belfast Central Mission (BCM) is an award-winning leading charity with social care projects and social enterprises across Northern Ireland. With over 300 staff and volunteers delivering services across Northern Ireland to support people at their point of need. Riverside Place provides supported housing to vulnerable young people aged 16-21 years. The young people who are leaving care, or who become homeless, are supported in their journey towards securing accommodation best suited to their individual needs, whilst providing practical and emotional support. Some young people may arrive at our projects with a complex history which can include self-harm, trauma, isolation, poverty, difficulty in forming relationships / trust, and exhibit behaviours and risks associated with their experience. Your new role As a Support worker you will ensure that you listen to the needs and feelings of the young person to enable you to facilitate any necessary help that they need, including interventions and signposting them to other support services to give them every opportunity to get the help that they need and deserve. You will assist the young people to cope with significant changes associated with adulthood, encourage them to make their own decisions and educate them on general life activities in terms of health, hygiene, finance, housing, etc. You will work as part of a team to maintain tidiness, cleanliness and hygiene standards in all communal areas ensuring all health and safety requirements are met. 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.
