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TEAM LEADER (Newry & Downpatrick) Could you lead a team of Support Workers who help young people to build the skills and confidence to maintain their own homes? MACS Supported Housing Service supports young people leaving care who are aged between 16 and 21. Team Leaders will work in conjunction with the Manager to lead and manage a Support Staff Team and to maintain and develop the Supported Housing Service. If you could lead a team who assist young people to build the skills and confidence to maintain their own homes and promote the protection and safeguarding of young people living at MACS, please see attached Job Description and Person specification for essential skills and knowledge required for the post and click apply to submit your CV. See attached Recruitment Guidance notes and Why Work for MACS with more information, or email hr@macsni.org if you have any further queries. CV’s submitted must demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria required for the post. Essential Shortlisting Criteria 3 years’ experience of working with young people in supported housing or similar environment OR Degree in Social Work, Youth and Community Work or similar AND 2 years’ experience of working with young people in supported housing or similar environment. Demonstrate the ability to manage and develop a team. A full, current driving license with access to a car, insured for business use is required to meet the requirements of the post in full. Posts Available: Full Time, Permanent Post (Newry) Full Time, Permanent Post (Downpatrick) Salary: £28,770 per annum Benefits: MACS Pension contribution of 4% of salary; up to 41 days annual leave (including bank holidays); enhanced paid leave for Sick, Maternity and Carers leave; paid training days per year; Flexible and remote working options available. Closing Date : Wednesday 1st October 2025 at 9:30am. 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.
Sales Support Administrator
Fane Valley is Northern Ireland’s leading provider of agronomy services, crop inputs, fertiliser, seed, Agri-technology and advice. The company now wishes to appoint a temporary Sales Support Administrator based at our Moira site to support the Agronomy and Forages Services business. The role is temporary to cover maternity leave, however there may be opportunities for a permanent role. The Role: Fane Valley is an equal opportunities employer
Day Services Support Worker
The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit for the following permanent position: Support Worker – Day Services Ref: 25-273-SW-CROFT-WEB Job Role: Support Worker Salary: £12.60 per hour Contract: Permanent Location: Croft Communities, Day Services, 71 Bloomfield Road, Bangor, BT20 4UR Hours: 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9:15 to 3:15pm) (Flexibility is required to ensure the needs of the service are met. Support Workers must be available to work unsociable hours and on public holidays on a rotational basis.) The Service Croft Communities Day Services provides day care and day opportunities for individuals with learning disability based in Bangor, Co Down. Day Services is registered with RQIA to provide 6 Daycare places per day within the facility. Croft Communities provide 14 Day Opportunities places per day. The Role The Support Worker is part of the Croft Communities team and the main purpose of their role is to assist in the provision of programmes of care, providing a range of varied activities to meet the assessed personal needs of individuals who attend Day Services. The support worker 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. Benefits: Please note - At present The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsorship. Essential Criteria 1. A minimum of 6 months caring experience (paid employment or per-sonal caring responsibilities) 2.Effective verbal and written communication to include numeracy skills. 3.Interest in working with people in a care environment. 4.Awareness of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities Apply online at: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home Closing Date: 29th September 2025 at 10am THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER #nijobs
Kerbside Driver
Join the Green Team! Bryson Recycling is on the hunt for a go-getter Kerbside Driver to help us lead the way in responsible waste wrangling and top-notch recycling. If you're hands-on, full of energy, and ready to make a real difference (while breaking a daily step record), keep reading. Reporting to your Kerbside Team Manager, you’ll be the boots on the ground—collecting recycled materials, keeping service standards high, and making sure every can, bottle, and box is up to scratch. Just a heads-up: you’ll be hopping in and out of your vehicle about 250 times a day, so think of it as a free fitness plan! Ready to roll? Let’s clean up—together. Key Responsibilities:
Support Worker
The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit for the following permanent position: Ref: 25-271-NSW-CL-WEB Job Role: Support Worker (Nights) Location: Mayne House - Croft Communities,71 Bloomfield Rd, Bangor, BT20 4UR Salary: £12.60 per hour Hours: 24hrs & 36 hours per week Flexibility is required to ensure the needs of the service are met. Support Workers must be available to work unsociable hours and on public holidays on a rotational basis. Working patterns can be discussed. The Service: Croft Communities provide residential support to adults with learning disabilities. 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. Mayne House is a residential service in Bangor, Co Down. Mayne House is registered with RQIA to provide residential care to 9 service users with learning disability. The service provides 24 hour tailored care. Croft Lodge is a seven-bed wheelchair friendly respite unit which provides adults with learning disabilities the opportunity to come and enjoy a break with us. This service provides 24 hour tailored care and allows main carers to avail of a break to recharge. The Role: 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: Essential Criteria: 1. A minimum of 6 months caring experience (paid employment or per-sonal caring responsibilities) 2.Effective verbal and written communication to include numeracy skills. 3.Interest in working with people in a care environment. 4.Awareness of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities Apply online at: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home Closing Date: 24TH September 2025 at 10am THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER Please note - At present The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsorship. #nijobs
Head Of Environmental Health
***Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application form*** Main Purpose of Post/Job: The Head of Environmental Health - Commercial will be responsible for the assisting the Assistant Director of Health and Well Being in developing and implementing the relevant strategies of the Council, within their areas of responsibility. In this capacity, the post-holder will provide clear direction and support to their section(s). They will be responsible for the effective management of services that come under their control in the pursuit of service excellence and value for money. The postholder will support transformational change within the Directorate / Section ensuring and implementing integration of new and current functions and responsibilities. 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.
Project Support Officer
**Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application** Job Summary To assist with the development and implementation of initiatives that enhance and progress the economic development and regeneration of District with a particular focus on opportunities arising from current and emerging funding streams. The post holder will also assist in the management and implementation of funded revenue / capital projects, and management and administration of financial assistance programmes. 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. Duration of Appointment Permanent 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. Location Downshire Civic Centre, Downpatrick or Warrenpoint Town Hall. 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. Salary Scale SO2 SCP 28-30, currently £39,152 - £40,777 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked).
Project Co-ordinator
***Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application*** Reserve List Whilst the Council are recruiting for a temporary Project Co-ordiantor please note that a reserve list will be compiled for future permanent, temporary, full time and part time posts for Project Co-ordiantor positions across the Council District. Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary: The postholder will have responsibility for the effective operational management and co-ordination of projects and services delivered through the Programmes Unit, to include administration and budget management of designated projects within areas of responsibility. The role will involve working internally within the Council, externally in the community and with partner agencies to explore issues of prejudice, discrimination and integration and putting in place actions plans, to promote and implement positive relations. Hours of work: 36 hours per week Duration of Appointment: Temporary post until 30 June 2026, sudject to review 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. Location: McGrath Centre, Newry
Insurance Officer
** Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application ** Job Summary To support the organisation with the provision of advice and guidance in relation to insurance matters to relevant departments and Council as a whole. To coordinate the provision of information for insurance renewals and update as required to meet organisational needs. To manage an effective and efficient claims management function and promote awareness within Council to ensure that exposure to claims and losses is reduced by the adoption of best practice and lessons learnt. The post holder may assume additional duties reasonably assigned by the Safety Health and Emergency Planning (SHEP) Manager to address changing business needs and requirements including cover for sickness, leave or staff vacancies. 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. Duration of Appointment Permanent. 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. Location Location is Downpatrick or Newry. Whilst the current vacant post is based in Downpatrick or Newry suitable candidates who are placed on a reserve list may be offered a similar post in other Council locations. 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. Salary PO1, SCP 29-32, currently £39,862 - £42,839 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked). It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.
Duty Manager
***Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application*** 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: 2 x Permanent Posts Hours of Work: Post 1: Average 36 hours per week Post 2: Average 18.5 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. Location and Transferability: Post 1: Location is Newry Leisure Centre, Newry Post 2: Location is Kilkeel Leisure Centre* *Kilkeel Leisure Centre is to undergo a refurbishment and as such will be closed for a temporary period whilst these works are undertaken. These posts will be temporarily based at alternative locations during the refurbishment—either Newry Leisure Centre or Down Leisure Centre depending on service needs. The permanent base will be Kilkeel Leisure Centre once the refurbishment is complete. 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.
