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About Us: This role is all about helping to make a difference through retail. As part of the Northern Ireland Hospice team, you’ll play a key role in driving sales, managing stock, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of our shop. You’ll help keep the shop looking its best, make sure donations are well-presented, and provide a warm, welcoming experience for customers and donors alike. Accuracy in cash handling and completing routine admin tasks will also be part of your day-to-day work. Part of this role involves working with and supporting volunteers and helping to recruit, train, and motivate a great team who share a passion for our cause. You’ll contribute to a positive, community-focused atmosphere where everyone enjoys making a difference together. Flexibility is important, as you may occasionally lend a hand in nearby shops or take part in local events and promotions that help raise funds for the Hospice’s vital work. Duties and Responsibilities: Sales and Stock: • Strive to exceed sales targets for Donated Goods and other products, employing effective sales strategies. • Ensure the proper sorting, dating, pricing, and preparation of donated goods, always prioritising product safety and quality. • Responsible for maintaining and refreshing garments and footwear to ensure they are presented in pristine condition. • Build and maintain reliable sources of stock by actively networking with colleagues, the community, customers, and volunteers. • Execute routine stock control procedures, including timely culling, as needed by the Warehouse or Retail office. Administration: • Adhere to cash handling procedures, promptly depositing generated cash at the bank to minimise the risk of loss. • Complete all relevant administration tasks, including daily banking, within agreed timescales. • Ensure the shop's physical and operational security, implementing necessary measures. • Contribute to the recruitment and selection of shop volunteers. • Provide effective training to volunteers, ensuring they are well-equipped for their roles. General: • Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the shop, including sales floor, stock processing area, offices, and communal spaces. • Deliver exceptional customer service to all stakeholders. • Foster a collaborative and supportive environment, working seamlessly with staff, volunteers, and donors. • Promote a positive and teamwork-oriented culture within the Retail Department. • Be flexible to assist in neighbouring Hospice shops as required (traveling costs covered). • Ensure adherence to opening/closing routines and agreed-upon operating hours. • Comply with all NI Hospice policies and procedures. • Actively contribute to the planning and execution of special events and promotions to leverage local opportunities. • Continuously engage in personal training and development through daily management communication and annual reviews. • Support Northern Ireland Hospice activities within the area when appropriate. This Job Description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of Northern Ireland Hospice. What we offer: • A competitive salary of £12.21 per hour • 35 days annual leave, including bank holidays • Access to employee wellbeing programs and occupational sick pay • Employee Assistance Programme including access to 24/7 Doctors support • Cashback health scheme • Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailers • Various salary sacrifice schemes ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Job Specification Retail experience to include stock control, rotation, and merchandising. Have good numeracy, literacy, and basic IT skills. The Following will be tested at Interview: • Good organisational skills with the ability to use initiative. • Strong team working abilities with the ability to motivate others. • Awareness of the Charity Shop sector, with sufficient experience of working or shopping within it to identify multiple product brands and values. • Flexible and willing to work across various Hospice shops subject to business needs.
Essential Skills Tutor, Numeracy
Essential Skills Tutor - Numeracy (Ref: E/ESTN/B/1125) 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. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is: Wednesday 26th November 2026 October 2025 at 6pm
Essential Skills Tutor, Literacy
Essential Skills Tutor - Literacy (Ref: E/ESTL/B/1125) 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 - Literacy 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 Literacy 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 A Degree in English as per DfE requirements (circular 01/12) A 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. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is: Wednesday 26th November 2026 October 2025 at 6pm
DML Home Support
Please Note: Location of Post There is currently one (1) permanent whole-time (WTE) vacancy available in Home Support Services, Health Centre, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Informal Enquiries Contact Ms Emma Gonoud, General Manager 0879170249 emma.gonoud@hse.ie for further information about the role Details of Service The Home Support Department for IHA Midlands delivers services as part of an integrated approach to client care, with commitment from and cooperative working arrangements with Public Health Nursing, Acute Services, Disabilities Service and Mental Health Services. The Home Support Service (previously known as Home Help Service or Home Care Package Scheme) provides help and support with everyday tasks to older people in the main, living at home. The HSE aims to support clients to remain in their own home for as long as possible. As part of the Home Support Service, the HSE consider what kind of support is needed. These supports are then provided by HSE staff or by external service providers (private providers) who have agreements with the HSE to provide the required service on its behalf. The Home Support Service works closely with Public Health Nursing who complete a Care Needs assessment to ensure clients care requirements are up to date and in line with clients’ needs. A key function of the Home Support Service is to organise and deliver the required services safely and to the requisite standards Home Support Services forms part of the HSE’s services for older people with an aim to provide a flexible and responsive range of services for clients whilst meeting the challenge of the on-going needs of an increasing ageing population. A greater move towards primary and community services, as the principal means to meet people’s home support and continuing care needs is required to address this growing demand and to support acute hospital services. To respond to this challenge services for older people will continue to progress the strategic realignment of services to provide home care and other community support services in order to maximise the potential of supporting older people in their own homes close to their families and within their own local communities. In addition to supporting clients in their own homes, services will continue to be provided in order to avoid hospital admission and support early discharge through step-down, transitional care and rehabilitation beds while maximising access to appropriate quality long-term residential care when it becomes necessary. This requires an integrated and innovative approach to the model of care.
Cleanroom Microbiologist
Job Overview The Cleanroom Microbiologist will be mainly based in our manufacturing areas and will be responsible for gathering samples from these areas for quality assurance purposes. This is an important role which requires dedicated individuals who can work largely unsupervised using their own initiative, who are capable of employing good time-management and organisational skills. Key tasks of the role include: Benefits: Free Life Assurance Company Pension Scheme Healthcare cash plan 32 days annual leave Wedding Leave Company Sick Pay Employee well-being initiatives Employee Assistance Programme On-site free parking Canteen Facilities Employee Perks scheme Discounted Car Insurance Annual Employee raffle 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.
Manufacturing Supervisor
Job Overview Norbrook laboratories are now seeking to recruit Manufacturing Supervisors who are responsible for managing a team of people in all aspects of manufacturing in order to produce products complying with all aspects of the Norbrook Quality and Environmental Health and Safety systems. This role will improve the performance of the Production department providing supervision and support. Applicants who have applied for this position in the past 6 months need not reapply. Essential Criteria:
Bank Support Worker
The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit for the following permanent position: Job Ref: 25-341-BSW-CROFT-WEB Job Role: Bank Support Worker Salary: £12.60 per hour Contract: Permanent Location: Croft Communities, 71 Bloomfield Rd, Bangor, BT20 4UR Hours: Bank 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 Pattern 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: Please note - At present The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsorship. Essential Criteria: A minimum of 6 months caring experience (paid employment or personal caring responsibilities). Effective verbal and written communication to include numeracy skills. Interest in working with people in a care environment. Awareness of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities. Apply online at: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home Closing Date : 25th November 2025 at 10am THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER #nijobs
Night Support Worker
Support Worker – Nights Location: Riverside Place, 191-193 Donaghadee Road, Bangor, Co Down BT20 4RY Salary: £6,612 per annum Contract: Permanent Work hours: 10 hours per week – Saturday nights 9.45pm-07.45am Please note we do not offer sponsorship for these roles. Applicants must demonstrate they have the Right to Work in UK as part of shortlisting process. 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.
Maintenance Supervisor
Job Overview The successful candidate will support a multi-disciplined team to optimise company assets in a cost-effective manner with effective trouble shooting techniques, development of planned maintenance and asset care programmes to deliver departmental Key Business Indicator’s (KPI’s). This role will require on-going engagement from all of the different departments and stakeholders which will involve significant people engagement as well as a good technical understanding of the facilities to ensure compliance with all appropriate legislative requirements. Main Activities/Tasks Duration: Full time, permanent Location: Newry, Co. Down Remuneration: Salary Attractive Benefits: Free Life Assurance, Company Pension Scheme, 32 days annual leave, Wedding Leave, Employee well-being initiatives, Healthcare plan, Company Sick Pay, Employee Assistance Programme, On-site free parking, Canteen Facilities, Employee Perks scheme, Discounted Car Insurance, Annual Employee raffle, employee recognition scheme, career development opportunities and much more… 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.
Dispenser/Trainee Dispenser
We have an excellent opportunity for a qualified Part Time Dispenser/Trainee Dispenser to work in our Portavogie branch. Working 8 hours per week, between the hours of 10.00am to 2.00pm Monday and Thursday according to the rota. 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
