Jobs in Westmeath
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Are you a caring individual looking to continue your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place. We’re looking for passionate, hard-workers with some previous optical experience ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you’ve found your feet as an Optical Assistant, you won’t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers. What’s on Offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Dispensing Optician
Specsavers in Athlone are looking for either an experienced or newly qualified Dispensing Optician to join their team. The focus at this store, is about pulling together and working as a team to ensure that our valued patients have an excellent experience. Become our new Dispensing Optician at Specsavers in Athlone - a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care What’s on Offer? We’re fully equipped with 3 test rooms, the latest clinical technology (including OCT), and a team of 25 – which includes fully trained optical assistants, so everything is in place to let you focus on what you do best. What we’re looking for Alongside being a qualified and CORU registered Dispensing Optician, the right person for this position will be confident, possess a strong worth ethic and a willingness to succeed. You’ll be passionate about your job and enjoy a fast-paced environment. We are looking for a Dispensing Optician who will go the extra mile for our customers and someone who encourages their colleagues to do the same. In summary, we’re looking for a high calibre resident Dispensing Optician to join us and assist in driving this excellent practice forward. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Optometrist
Location: Athlone Salary: OTE of up to €83,000 Working hours: Full Time or Part Time Experience level: You must be a CORU registered Optometrist Specsavers in Athlone are looking for a qualified Optometrist to join the team. Our experienced team use the very latest clinical technology which allows them to improve patient outcomes. At Specsavers in Athlone, we have a clear-sighted vision to transform eye health in our community. As our next Optometrist you will have the opportunity to provide a first-class experience to every one of our patients. What's on offer? Our Optometrists are an integral part of our store management team, so we are keen to get you up to speed outside the test room too. With ILM courses, Pre-Reg supervision and the Specsavers Partnership scheme (Pathway) all available to explore. Along with your clinical expertise – this will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. Platinum employer Our store is an accredited Platinum Employer – this means you can expect an exceptional employee experience every single day you work here. The Platinum Employer Scheme is part of the Specsavers drive to become a famous place to work. Stores with this accreditation have been verified on five key employer standards: Recruitment, Performance Management and Reward, Talent Management, Learning and Development and Employee Engagement. What we are looking for Alongside being a qualified and CORU registered Optometrist, we are searching for someone who shares our store’s ethos. Someone who wants to grow, develop, and offer exceptional customer care along the way. We want a practitioner who prides themselves on their clinical judgment, that is not afraid of a hands-on approach and who is keen to get involved and build rapport with the rest of the team. In summary, we are looking for a skilled resident Optometrist to join us, be part of the team and assist in driving our practice forward. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Area Director
AREA DIRECTOR LONGFORD/MEATH/WESTMEATH SERVICES - Office is based in Mullingar Co. Westmeath. Permanent Full Time We are offering this opportunity to an experienced manager to drive forward the vision, mission and values of the Muiríosa Foundation for those we support. They will have a key role in supporting individuals to be active citizens in their local community and promoting self-determination and self-direction for every person supported while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the designated centres and day services within their remit. The Area Director will ensure that the experience of the people we support is optimally aligned with and driven by the vision of the Muiríosa Foundation. The successful candidate will be expected to: - Display determination and resilience in their approach to working with people we support to achieve a good life. - Possess and display a strong leadership and management presence to the large team of support staff and managers within their area. - Plan and develop community based localised services within allocated budgets. - Plan and maintain strong oversight of staffing requirements and recruitment into services within allocated budgets. - An ability to maintain up to date and accurate records and reports, including reports to the Senior Leadership Team and those required under the Health Act 2007. - Ensure a high standard of care and support is provided to each person supported at all times. The Area Director will be flexible and capable of managing competing priorities within their workload and will have a robust knowledge and understanding of New Directions, HIQA standards and statutory requirements. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate with the people we support, their families, other professionals and people important in the person’s life. They will be able to demonstrate an ability to adapt their interpersonal skills within the context of the situation The Area Director will be expected to work on their own initiative as well as being a team player. The position requires excellent managerial, leadership, problem solving skills and an ability to strongly advocate for the people we support both Regionally and Organisationally. Requirements for the role: · Must have a strong knowledge of National Disability Policy, HIQA Regulations and New Directions · Have Qualification appropriate to the role e.g. Social Care, Nursing, other relevant qualification · 3 years’ managerial experience · Hold a recognised management qualification. . A valid Full Licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland . Take on the role of Person Participation in Management as per the Health Act 2007. · Willingness to take on the role of Person in Charge if required · Be willing to take part on the Out of Hours roster · Have excellent communication skills Candidates should note that as part of this role they will be required to travel between locations. Monday to Friday Roster. Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 9th November 2026 at 5.00pm Informal enquiries: Louise Kelly 087-7059267/ louise.kelly@muiriosa.ie This position will be remunerated appropriate to Qualification
Residential Leader
Residential Leader (Social Care Manager 1/CNM1) (Includes Person in Charge Responsibility) Permanent Full-Time Contract 78 hours per fortnight Would you like to join our Team and help shape the future of our Organisation and more importantly assist those within our Organisation to shape their future. We are seeking applications from dynamic and compassionate leaders to join our Westmeath/Meath Services to work as part of a larger management team based in our Mullingar offices. The successful person will be working as part of an innovative management team that is working in partnership with Leadership experts to deliver sustainable change in our practice, and in turn improve the outcomes for the individuals we support. Leading teams will play a key role and it is expected that your leadership skills will deliver positive change for all. The focus of this role will be on driving change and delivering positive outcomes. The role will suit candidates with strong organisational and management skills seeking to progress in their careers. The role incorporates Person in Charge responsibilities, which requires a management qualification and experience in managing teams. In return we can offer a flexible work/life balance, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, convenient parking at the office, and support for learning and development opportunities, an Organisational Health and Well Being Programme, excellent career opportunities, Public Service Pension Scheme and much more. Person Specification: · The ability to lead teams in driving forward the ethos of Muiriosa Foundation – keeping people we support at the centre of service provision at all times by promoting self-determination and self-direction. · Have excellent interpersonal, planning, data management, IT and organisational skills with the ability to work on own initiative. · Expected to maintain up to date and accurate records to ensure a high standard of care and support is provided to support each individual at all times. · Be flexible and capable of managing competing priorities within their workload and inspire teams to deliver exceptional, person- centred care within our residential services. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following skills: · Have Qualification appropriate to the role e.g., Social Care, Nursing or other relevant qualification. · Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a management or supervisory role in the area of health or social care · Recognised Management Course · Excellent communication skills to include Leadership, Mentoring, Support and Supervision. · Have a robust knowledge and understanding of HIQA standards and regulatory requirements as per the Health Act 2007. · Full current manual driving license & own transport · Participate in the regional on- call roster. (This position will be remunerated appropriate to Qualification) A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Residential Leader to fill future vacancies. Informal Enquiries: Area Director – Joe Creevy- 087 9717400 Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 26th October 2026 @ 7pm To apply and pursue a rewarding career with The Muiriosa Foundation please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation.
