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Employment: Full time, Permanent. Hours: 45 hours per week. Start Date: As soon as possible. Live in or Live out: Live In Salary: DOE Location: Family home in Founex, near Geneva, Switzerland. About the Family: A family in Founex seeks a dedicated and nurturing live-in Nanny / Housekeeper to provide attentive care and support for their children (2 years and 4 years). The ideal candidate will have a warm, professional demeanour and the ability to create a structured yet engaging environment where children can thrive. The role involves a mix of childcare, organisation, housekeeping and communication with parents to ensure the well-being and development of the children. Childcare & Development:
Facilities & Maintenance Technician
The role has ownership for providing facilities and planned maintenance activities, equipment moves management, Health & Safety and energy management of the highest quality standards, enabling the business to carry out its activities in a safe, productive & cost effective environment. Responsible for the safe and efficient execution of planned and unplanned maintenance of plant and utilities, in compliance with the companies EH&S and Quality standards. Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Training Information Systems Manager
The Company EZ Living Furniture was founded in Galway in 1998. We are the largest independent furniture retailer operating on the island of Ireland. We also offer a full online shopping experience offering delivery throughout Ireland and the UK. We employ almost 400 people and offer great career opportunities to our colleagues. Ez Living furniture is seeking a Training Information systems manager who will lead the training of staff on new systems across the company. This role is based in Head Office and Liosban, Galway and reports to Head of HR. The Key responsibilities shall be as follows.
Health and Safety Officer
Remuneration The salary scale for the post as of 01/08/2025: €60,013 €61,479 €63,192 €64,911 €66,636 €68,176 €69,745 €71,272 €72,788 €75,397 €78,015 LSIs New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Campaign Reference CHW142HS25 Closing Date Tuesday 16th December 2025 at 12 noon Proposed Interview Date (s) Proposed interview dates will be indicated at a later stage. Please note you may be called forward for interview at short notice. Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Location of Post There is currently one permanent whole time post available in Quality, Safety and Service Improvement, Community Healthcare Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. The post holder will be located in the Quality & Patient Safety Department, Toghermore House, Tuam, Co Galway, H54 T688. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Health & Safety Officer, Grade VII, Quality and Patient Safety, Community Healthcare, Galway Mayo & Roscommon, HSE West North West, from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries Shannon Glynn, Head of Service QSSI Shannon.glynn@hse.ie 087 2847528 Details of Service HSE West and North West delivers a broad range of community services that include primary care, mental health, older persons, disability and health and wellbeing services across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. These services are delivered through the HSE Integrated Healthcare Areas and its funded agencies to people in local communities, as close as possible to people’s homes. Reporting Relationship The post holder will report directly to the Head of Service QSSI or other nominated manager. Key Working Relationships As part of the Quality and Patient Safety Team, the Health and Safety Officer will maintain key working relationships with the following: IHA Management Team, Heads of Service, frontline managers, staff, National Health and Safety Function and the Workplace Health & Wellbeing Unit. Purpose of the Post · The purpose of the role is to facilitate compliance with the corporate Health & Safety Statement and associated processes, policies and legislation within the IHA. · To provide specialist advice, guidance and instruction regarding health and safety matters to the IHA Management Team, Heads of Service, frontline managers and staff, to assist IHA management and duty holders in ensuring that the high standards of health and safety as dictated by HSE Corporate and legislation are met and promote continuous improvement based on systematic organisational learning. · To advise and support management and duty holders in setting up, maintaining and improving systems that underpin an effective integrated health and safety governance system within the IHA. · To liaise with internal stakeholders such as the National Health and Safety Function (NHSF) and Corporate Committees such as the Health & Safety Management Advisory Committee (HSMAC) and the Risk Committee and external stakeholders such as the State Claims Agency and the Health and Safety Authority. · The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that national policy issued by the Workplace Health and Wellbeing Unit is implemented locally. This will include statutory and regulatory requirements of the Workplace Health and Wellbeing Unit for the Health and Safety of healthcare workers. · The post holder will support the relevant manager in all communication processes and the collation, analysis and distribution (as applicable) of all IHA policies. Based on this information the post holder will produce regular reports to the following identifying areas for improvement: Locally · The Quality & Risk Manager · The Senior Management Team · Health and Safety Committees Nationally · National Health & Safety Function · Workplace Health and Wellbeing Unit Principal Duties and Responsibilities Operational Management Promote a positive safety and health culture in the IHA and assist management and duty holders in securing the effective implementation of the safety and health policy. · Coordinate the development of plans for areas of responsibility that contribute to achieving objectives set out in the Service Plan. · Support management and duty holders in ensuring a proactive and systematic approach to managing health and safety. · Issue recommendations on control measures to reduce adverse effects on the health, safety and wellbeing of staff, service users and members of the public. · Support management and duty holders in ensuring the management of health & safety in the IHA meets with the overall objectives of HSE Corporate and legislation. · Provide cross cover within the health and safety function as required. · Manage National Key Performance Indicators for example: Training · Promote local awareness regarding the need for training and supports available both locally and nationally. · Support services with maintaining training records within each local area. · Deliver training programmes as required. · Lead on local audit data from responsible persons and report on performance to the IHA Management Team, National Health and Safety Division as required. · In relation to standards, policies, procedures and legislation: o Maintain and develop competency in national standards from regulatory and legal bodies e.g. HIQA, the Mental Health Commission and the Health & Safety Authority. o Provide support to the IHA Management Team in the development of operational health and safety protocols. Corporate Governance · Establish and maintain Corporate Governance procedures, to ensure that the IHA Management Team are accurately appraised on the management of health and safety in the IHA. · Provide guidance to all IHA managers and staff and contribute to the development of corporate policy and decision-making activity. · Respond to changes in legislation and national policy in relation to health and safety and develop IHA policies, procedures and guidelines (PPPG) as appropriate to ensure compliance and implementation. · Establish systems to allow for appropriate organisational responses to national recommendations from relevant regulatory bodies. · Act as a liaison for the IHA on HSE Health & Safety matters. · Work with Estates to ensure an effective and co-ordinated approach to health and safety at IHA level. · Take strategic direction from the National Health & Safety Function (NHSF). · Act as lead liaison with the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) on health and safety management matters relating to the IHA. · Act as liaison with the State Claims Agency on health and safety management strategies aimed at reducing the incidence of harm and providing support to claims management structures to reduce cost to the HSE. · Act as liaison with insurers in relation to health and safety issues Service Development · Support IHA Managers in the development, implementation and monitoring of a comprehensive and effective safety management system. · Develop fit for purpose IHA safety and health policies, procedures and guidelines as appropriate for existing IHA activities and also with respect to new activities or processes where identified or requested by service areas. · In developing such PPPGs ensure that these align with HSE Corporate Health and Safety Policies and the Corporate Safety Statement. · Advise IHA leadership team on planning for safety and health, including the setting of realistic short and long term objectives, priorities and establishing adequate systems and performance standards. · Ensure that systems are in place to evaluate and review performance against agreed targets and performance indicators. Provide such information to requisite bodies where required. · Develop and maintain effective systems for learning and improvement with regard to health and safety within IHA. · Ensure effective processes for document management. · Liaise with key internal stakeholders to identify strategies and prioritise actions for managing risk. · Support and assist direct line managers within IHA responsible for motivation and management of teams in health and safety matters. · Support and assist individuals with key responsibility for health and safety within IHA. · Contribute to service planning and the estimates process and support the implementation of service plan objectives. This will include liaising with the National Health and Safety Division on current and future Health and Safety priorities/requirements. Communication · Ensure that senior managers are informed of changes to legislation and actions required to ensure compliance. · Promote IHA and HSE health and safety education programmes and work with key stakeholders to develop safe working conditions within the IHAs. · Foster a positive and supportive environment where staff learn from incidents and are willing to report adverse events. · Work in partnership with other internal work groups/ colleagues, leading and directing areas of work as appropriate. · Promote the National Health and Safety webpages and promotional campaigns to all staff and key stakeholders (e.g. European Week for Safety and Health). Other · Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards and the Mental Health Commission standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etcand comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. · To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: · Hold a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Level 8 (or higher) major academic award (e.g. Honours Degree or Higher Diploma) in Health and Safety, or other relevant area (that is, a qualification or cognate degree accredited by Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) for membership at Graduate or higher level). http://www.iosh.co.uk/Membership/About-membership/Qualifications.aspx AND · Have: o A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an Occupational Health and Safety Officer / Advisor role, or o A minimum of 1.5 no. years’ experience in an Occupational Health and Safety Advisor/Officer (or equivalent) or Assistant role, and o Minimum of 1.5 no. years’ experience in healthcare in a clinical or support services role (i.e. a combined total of 3 no. years’ experience) AND · Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and management ability, for the proper discharge of the office. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Other requirements specific to the post Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role and the post will require travel across Integrated Healthcare Area. Additional eligibility requirements: Citizenship requirements Eligible candidates must be: (i) EEA, Swiss, or British citizens OR (ii) Non-European Economic Area citizens with permission to reside and work in the State Read Appendix 2 of the Additional Campaign Information for further information on accepted Stamps for Non-EEA citizens resident in the State, including those with refugee status. To qualify candidates must be eligible by the closing date of the campaign. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Professional Knowledge & Experience Demonstrate: · Expert knowledge of health and safety management systems, legislation and processes. · Knowledge and understanding of safety statements, risk assessment/risk registers/reporting, monitoring and auditing. · Expertise in preparing for internal and external standards assessments. · Understanding of the statutory requirements relating to health and safety, and demonstrate the ability to interpret the law in the context of the organisation. · Demonstrate theoretical and specialist practical knowledge of relevant national policies and strategy in relation to health and safety. · Ability to translate strategic goals into operational plans · An understanding of healthcare standards and their application to the healthcare setting. · Excellent MS Office skills to include, Word, Excel and PowerPoint · Knowledge and experience of using an email system effectively e.g. Outlook, Lotus Notes · Knowledge of the health service including a good knowledge of HSE reform Planning & Organising and Delivery of Results Demonstrate: · The ability to successfully manage a range of different projects and work activities concurrently, utilising computer technology effectively and assigning work to others as appropriate to meet strict deadlines · The ability to proactively identify areas for improvement and to develop practical solutions for their implementation · The ability to embrace change and adapt local work practices accordingly by finding practical ways to make policies work, ensuring the team knows how to action changes · The ability to use resources effectively, challenging processes to improve efficiencies where appropriate Evaluating Information, Problem Solving & Decision Making Demonstrate: · Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills · The ability to quickly grasp and understand complex issues and the impact on service delivery · The ability to confidently explain the rationale behind decision when faced with opposition · Ability to make sound decisions with a well-reasoned rationale and to stand by these · Initiative in the resolution of complex issues Building and Maintaining Relationships including Teamwork & Leadership Skills Demonstrate: · The ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders and to achieve results through collaborative working. · The ability to build influential relationships in order to establish credibility with internal and external stakeholders, regulatory and investigatory/auditing organisations. · The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team and multi stakeholder environment · The ability to lead the team by example, coaching and supporting individuals as required. · The ability to manage and motivate staff to achieve optimum performance, and address performance issues as they arise. · The ability to present advice independently and effectively. · Flexibility, adaptability and openness to working effectively in a changing environment Commitment to a Quality Service Demonstrate: · Evidence of incorporating the needs of the service user into service delivery · Evidence of practicing and promoting a strong focus on delivering high quality customer service for internal and external customers · Demonstrate on-going Health and Safety CPD activity · Evidence of setting high standards of performance for self and others, ensuring accurate attention to detail and consistent adherence to procedures and current standards within area of responsibility Communications & Interpersonal Skills Demonstrate: · Effective verbal communication skills, delivering complex information clearly, concisely and confidently to a variety of audiences · Excellent written communication skills including strong report writing and presentation skills · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to deal effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Retail Optical Assistant
Where customer service meets premium eyewear and medtech innovation. Are you looking for a retail role in eyecare where you can grow, learn, and make a difference? Join Vision Express, part of the global EssilorLuxottica group, and work with leading brands like Ray-Ban, Meta, Oakley, Prada & Nuance. What You’ll Do · Deliver confident personalised customer service and product advice · Learn to adjust frames, assist with fittings, and carry out minor repairs · Support pre-screening eye tests using the latest optical technology · Keep the store running smoothly with admin and support tasks What You’ll Get · Free eyewear (up to €550 annually) from day one · 33 days holiday with buy/sell options · Family & friends discounts + free eye tests · Employee wellbeing support · Opportunities to support global vision through the OneSight Foundation Earn More at Vision Express Earn monthly bonuses on top of your salary. Full-time Optical Assistants meeting targets can earn €77–€520/month — with uncapped potential for high performers. Your performance matters — and it pays off. What We’re Looking For · Confident engaging with customers and recommending products · Passionate about eyewear, style, and comfortable with digital tools · Positive team player with a can-do attitude · Strong communicator who listens and understands customer needs
Senior Administrator
Benefits:
Administrator
Introduction: The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is the lead agency for our Children’s Disability Network Team 6. This team provides a community-based, person-centred service focusing on the needs and abilities of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community, in line with best practice both nationally and internationally. Working in partnership with each person supported by services, and their family and communities, we aim to create opportunities for people supported by services to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends. We are committed to supporting people to live a life of their choosing, and the provision of quality services to meet the needs of the people we support. Location and Role: The successful candidate will work with all members of the team to ensure safe, quality and personalised service. The post holder will be required to have an understanding and respect for working in accordance with the mission and ethos of the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland. This requires a personal commitment to the vision expressed both in words and in style of working. The successful candidate will also be expected to respond to all queries for service provision and forward them on to the relevant staff member as appropriate. The initial appointment of the role will be based in Newcastle, Galway with potential for relocation to Renmore, Galway over the course of time. Reporting/Responsible To: Children’s Disability Network 6 Manager or delegate. Qualifications/Experience/Skills: · A recognised qualification in secretarial/administration/ECDL or equivalent and proficiency in IT packages is essential. · Proficiency and Fluency in English both spoken and written and verbal. · 3-5 years administrative experience working a busy office environment, managing multi- con-current pieces of work, whilst using computer technology effectively. · IT literate with excellent working knowledge of MS Office. · Experience of working in a clinical community setting (such as CDNT, GP Practice etc). · Organisational skills with accuracy and attention to detail. · Maintaining confidentiality is a fundamental requirement. · Ability to exercise good judgement discretion and confidentiality. Working Hours: 70 hours per fortnight rostered on a 5-day Monday to Friday basis. Flexibility in relation to your hours of work will be required in order to meet service needs. Contracted hours of work may change between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. over 7 days as future service needs require. Flexibility may be required in order to meet Service demands. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 26 days per annum. Remuneration: Department of Health Grade IV (Clerical) salary scale (1/8/25) - €35,609 x 9 increments - 51,718 (Max) per annum. LSI 1 €53,296 per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. LSI 2 €54,914 per annum is payable after a further 3 years. Tenure: This post is permanent full-time and pensionable. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. JOB DESCRIPTION The Brothers of Charity is the lead agency for CDNT6. The CDNT6 model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures and the National Progressing Disabilities Programme requiring employees to be flexible both in their approach and their working hours to provide quantity service delivery. Specific Conditions · Staff should have a positive attitude towards working with children and families with complex needs and help to ensure that they lead as normal and enjoyable a life as possible. · Staff should treat each child as an individual and at all times acknowledge and respect the rights and personal dignity of the person with intellectual disability. · Staff are required to establish and maintain relationships with families and children that we support that are based on respect and equality and that promote independence. Main duties and functions: · Provide telephone, and email reception and administration support as required and ensure the Manager and management teams are informed of all matters requiring personal attention. · Answering queries from families and members of our CDNT6 Team and external agencies in a helpful and polite manner. · Attend meetings and provide administrative support including minute-taking, preparing agendas, circulating reports as required. · Daily office management and diary management as required. · Co-ordinate any room bookings, local training as required. · Provide administrative support with all templates, surveys, queries on our Services as required by the management team. · Manage and keep records for petty cash. · Transport – retain records as required. · Maintenance – Liaise and coordinate works with maintenance as required and link with outside contractors and services if required. · Responsibility for maintaining relevant databases to ensure accurate and up to date information on all people supported by the services including OLIS, IMS, NIMS, Kefron, Flex in order to comply with statutory and non-statutory requirements. · Become familiar with and operate the various databases in use within the organisation i.e., OLIS, AIRS, Flex, Transac, Kefron, SIMS, Personal Outcome Measures and any other relevant databases relevant to the job. · Support the CDNT6 with the new IT systems e.g. create accounts for new users. · Become familiar with the accounting processes and procedures as required – Invoices/Visas/Accounts payable/Banking/Ordering/Vat Returns and all IT packages associated with these. · Collate data for monthly metrics. · Co-operate with other departments working for the benefit of people supported and providers, i.e., Quality Enhancement & Development, Finance, HR and all multidisciplinary departments. · Ensure the maintenance of an appropriate filing system to include safe storage of records in accordance with Service policy and be responsible for other records as required to ensure effective administration. · Be responsible for the ordering, checking and storage of stationary and office supplies as required. · Input timesheets for staff members in a timely manner to enable the wages office to process payroll, as required. · Become familiar with and operate within the current policies and procedures of the Service in all aspects of work. · Assist in the sourcing and ordering of equipment for the Service when appropriate. · Be conscious of Health and Safety matters in the work place, and in particular to comply with employees obligations as set out under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. Ensure that the procedures set out in the Safety Statement are implemented at all times. · Be aware of and become familiar with fire drill procedures within the Centre, i.e., calling emergency services, fire detection, evacuation, etc. · Co-operate with new technological advances in relation to administrative and accounts procedures. · Attend all mandatory and service essential training as required, and avail of all other organisational training to enhance knowledge of the organisation and your skills to ensure that the role is carried out in an effective and efficient manner. · Ensure confidentiality in all matters concerning children and their families including the safe storage of reports and records. · Ensure the service is operating in line with the Health Information and Quality Authority Regulations and Standards (HIQA) in relation to administration duties. · Promote dignity at work and show respect to people supported, colleagues and stakeholders in the course of duty. · As the duties and responsibilities of any post in our Services are likely to change over time, staff are expected to demonstrate a high level of flexibility and a willingness and ability to develop new approaches to their work, reflecting the developing needs of the service and those who use it. The role of the post holder will not be limited by reference to this job description. It would be expected that the role will evolve as professional, structural and people supported’ demands change and the post holder will be expected to demonstrate flexibility skills that will facilitate this.
Quality & Safety Manager
Quality & Safety Manager (Grade VIII), Portiuncula University Hospital Description Please download and submit application form for this exciting role through the Rezoomo website (Using Google Chrome) ***CV's not accepted for this campaign*** Application Form Only For Eligibility Criteria and further information on this post, please view the attached job specification below. Grade Code: 0655 County: Galway Hse Area: HSE West and North West Region Staff Category: Management Admin Contract Type: Permanent, Whole time Internal/External: External Proposed Interview Dates: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances Informal Enquiries: James Keane, General Manager, PUH Tel: 09096 48266 Email: james.keane@hse.ie Closing Date: Friday 19th of December 2025 @10am Location of Post Portiuncula University Hospital, HSE West and North West Region There is currently one permanent, whole time post available for immediate start. The successful candidate may be required to work in any service area within the vicinity as the need arises A supplementary panel may be formed from which current and future permanent and specific purpose vacancies of full time or part time duration may be filled. Please ensure you read the instructions for the completion of this Application Form and complete all areas, in full. Failure to complete all areas of the Application Form will result in you not being brought forward to the interview stage of the selection process Attachments See below
Customer Service Agent
Role Summary: Joining a team of 7 Customer Service Representatives and a Team Lead. The customer service agent is a ‘people Person’ and provides a professional and customer-focused skill set. The customer service agent helps our customers by providing information on our products and service, answer questions, and managing complaints. Customer Service Representative Responsibilities: · Maintaining a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers. · Responding promptly to customer inquiries. · Handling a high volume of calls · Communicating with customers via on the phone, email, live chat, or face-to-face. · Acknowledging and resolving customer concerns. · Communicating and coordinating with colleagues, as necessary. · Providing feedback on the efficiency of the customer service process. · Ensure customer satisfaction and provide professional customer support. Skills and Experience required : · Gained at least one years’ relevant experience preferably in a customer service environment. · Have good communication skills with an excellent telephone manner. · Have demonstrated a good working knowledge of Excel and Word. · Organised, diplomatic and a good team player. · A proven ability to work to targets and timelines. Terms:
Parts Advisor
Main Purpose of Job: We are currently recruiting for a Parts Advisor to join the Connolly Motor Group, within the Parts team in Audi Galway. The role: The successful candidate will be required to work within the Parts team to continuously deliver the highest level of satisfaction to internal and external customers. This will require you to continually strive to ensure the appropriate maintenance of stock is available and thus the needs of the customers are delivered. Role Responsibilities:
