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SUPPORT WORKER OFFALY DAY SERVICES (70 Hours per fortnight permanent part time) Informal enquiries to: Michelle Kenny 087 1686320 Katie Bergin 0872973077 We are recruiting for a position of Support worker to work as part of a dynamic team supporting in our Day Services in Offaly. The successful candidate will be provided with the opportunity to support individuals with independent living skills, community inclusion and the promotion of their personal health and wellbeing. We have many Day Services throughout Offaly including Tullamore, Ballycumber, Clara and Edenderry. We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic Support Worker to support, encourage and motivate individuals to lead a fulfilling life. Requirements: HSE recognised Fetac/QQI Level 5 Major award or willinghness to complete. · A valid driving licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland. · Knowledge of New Directions · Experience of working with people with a range of support needs to include behaviours of concern. · Ability to use own initiative and plan effectively. · Minimum basic level IT Skills, email, basic word doc, systems. · Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role. HSE PAYSCALE: Support worker €34,881 to €48,434 Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 02 November 7.00pm To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation
Director Of Quality And Development
DIRECTOR OF QUALITY AND DEVELOPMENT Grade VIII | Permanent Full-Time | 70 Hours Per Fortnight LOCATION: Tullamore, Portlaoise or Mullingar, with travel across Muiríosa Foundation service locations REPORTING TO: Chief Operating Officer TENURE: Permanent, full-time THE ROLE The Director of Quality and Development will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team and will provide strategic leadership and oversight across Quality, Advocacy, Learning & Development, Digital Enhancement, Health, Safety & Risk. The Director will align work across these areas with Muiríosa Foundation’s vision, mission, values and strategic priorities, using evidence, feedback, lived experience and organisational learning to strengthen practice and support continuous improvement. THE DIRECTOR WILL WORK CLOSELY WITH • People supprted by the Muiriosa Foundation and their Support Staff. • The Chief Operating Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Senior Leadership Team and Board governance structures. • The Quality, Risk and Safety Manager and the Learning and Development Manager. • Operational services, Human Resources, Finance, ICT, the Data Protection Officer and other organisational departments. • The HSE, HIQA, the Health and Safety Authority, advocacy organisations, educational institutions, research partners and other relevant stakeholders. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide strategic leadership across Quality, Advocacy, Learning and Development, and Health, Safety and Risk. • Establish clear priorities aligned with Muiríosa Foundation’s Strategic Plan, vision, mission and values. • Contribute to organisational strategy, governance, improvement priorities and overall organisational effectiveness. • Ensure that the rights, voices, will and preferences of people supported remain central to work across the four areas. • Provide strategic leadership for quality assurance and quality enhancement, informed by lived experience, evidence, feedback, personal outcomes and professional judgement. • Ensure learning from complaints, safeguarding matters, incidents, audits, inspections, reviews and feedback informs improvement activity. • Develop and lead a strategic framework for advocacy and support meaningful participation and co-production by people supported. • Set the strategic direction for workforce learning and development and promote leadership development, reflective practice, coaching, mentoring and peer learning. • Set the strategic direction for health, safety and risk management, including oversight of significant and emerging organisational risks. • Promote proportionate approaches to risk that support safety while respecting autonomy, rights, choice and positive risk-taking. • Oversee organisational policy governance and improvements to policies, processes and workflows. • Provide strategic direction for accessible digital enhancement and engagement initiatives within the function. • Provide clear, balanced and evidence-based assurance to senior leadership, the Board and relevant Board committees. • Build effective partnerships with statutory, regulatory, advocacy, professional, educational & research bodies, & The Federation of Voluntary Service Providers. EXPECTATIONS OF THE POSTHOLDER • Demonstrate strategic and systems leadership through a strong commitment to The Muiríosa Foundation’s vision, mission and values. • Promote rights-based, person-centred and neuroaffirmative practice. • Exercise sound judgement and communicate complex information clearly and accessibly. • Model integrity, accountability, collaboration, innovation and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement. • Work flexibly and travel across Muiríosa Foundation service locations as required. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS • A relevant qualification at Level 8 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications in health or social care, quality, risk management, education, learning and development, organisational development, management, leadership or another relevant discipline. • Significant senior management or leadership experience within disability services, health, social care, education, quality, advocacy, risk, learning and development or a related environment. • Experience of leading through managers or senior professional leads. • Experience of developing and implementing organisational strategy, governance frameworks or significant improvement initiatives. • Demonstrated knowledge of quality, advocacy, health and safety, risk, organisational learning and workforce development. • A strong understanding of rights-based and person-centred disability supports. • An understanding of the legislative, regulatory and policy environment relevant to disability services in Ireland. • Experience of using evidence, information, feedback and lived experience to inform organisational decision-making and improvement. • Excellent strategic-thinking, leadership, communication, collaboration and influencing skills. • The ability to prepare clear, balanced and evidence-based reports for senior leadership and governance structures. • A full driving licence and access to transport, as travel across Muiríosa Foundation’s service areas will be required, subject to any reasonable accommodation. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS • Health and wellbeing supports, including an Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7. • Extensive training and professional-development opportunities, including support for relevant further education. • Meaningful and varied work with the opportunity to make a positive difference in people’s lives. • Salary in line with Department of Health pay scales and public sector pay provisions. • Public service pension arrangements and a range of leave benefits. • Health insurance group schemes and the Cycle to Work Scheme, subject to applicable conditions. EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Muiríosa Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively welcome applications from groups that are underrepresented in our workforce. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance and we will be happy to assist. APPLICATION DETAILS For informal enquiries, please contact: [insert name and email address] Closing date for receipt of completed applications: [insert date and time] Application method: [insert application link or instructions] DATA PROTECTION Muiríosa Foundation will process personal data provided in connection with an application for this role in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation, the Data Protection Acts 2018 and the organisation’s applicable data protection arrangements. Suitability as outlined in person specification and job description attached. Informal Enquiries: Eoin Mooney ( Chief Operating Officer ) 086 3811089 Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Tuesday 27th October @ 7.00pm To apply and for further details please go to our web page at: Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation
Retail Assistant
At Holland & Barrett, we're more than a retailer, we're trusted partners in helping people make health and wellness a way of life. As a Retail Assistant , you'll play an important role in creating welcoming, inspiring experiences for every customer who walks through our doors. Whether you're already passionate about wellbeing or simply curious to learn more, we'll give you the training, support and opportunities to build your knowledge and make a real difference every day. What you'll be doing If you're looking for a role where you can learn, grow and make a positive difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join Holland & Barrett as a Retail Assistant. Please note that vacancies may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.
