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The role South Dublin County Council is seeking to recruit a Dog Warden who will carry out a frontline operational role in delivering its obligations under the Control of Dogs legislation. Local authorities have an extensive role and a range of statutory responsibilities for Dog Control under the following primary legislation together with several other related statutes. 1. Control of Dogs Act 1986 (as amended) 2. Control of Dogs Regulations (Restricted Breeds) 1998 3. Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 4. Control of Dogs (XL Bully) Regulations 2024 Dog Wardens play a vital role within local authorities, ensuring compliance with dog-related legislation, promoting responsible dog ownership, and safeguarding public safety. Dog Warden duties include: • Responding to complaints about stray or nuisance dogs. • Carrying out dog license inspections. • Dealing with dangerous dogs. • Providing a visible presence in South Dublin County. • Supporting An Garda Síochána operations. • Providing dog welfare awareness and promoting responsible dog ownership to the public. All Dog Warden duties will be carried out in a regulatory environment where specific responsibility will be designated under the relevant legislation to be enforced in the South Dublin County Council administrative area. Dog Wardens will report to line managers as designated by South Dublin County Council and will work alongside administrative staff responsible for Control of Dogs operations. Dog Wardens require an awareness of Health and Safety and require the ability to communicate effectively as part of a team. The person employed as Dog Warden shall, under the direction and supervision of the appropriate officer/s, be responsible primarily for the implementation of the provisions of the Control of Dogs Act, 1986 and any other appropriate enactments (and any regulations made thereunder) in respect of the administrative area of South Dublin County Council (which may occasionally extend outside the county boundary) and such other duties as may be assigned by the Council. The Dog Warden will be energetic, proactive self-starter, capable of working on his/her own initiative. The successful candidate will, therefore, be competent, assertive and will have the ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues, animal welfare organisations and members of the public. This is a demanding position with responsibility for the effective delivery of a frontline service that is of statutory importance and is open to constant public scrutiny. The role will involve duties of an investigative nature. Good judgement and decision-making skills will be required in a law enforcement work environment that will present challenging situations on occasion. An interest in animal welfare is essential for this role. Dog Wardens will be required to undertake duties during standard operating hours on a roster basis. Standard operating hours from September to March will be 09.00 to 17.00 Monday to Friday. A shift rota will be operated from April to August to provide Dog Warden services from 10.00 to 20.00 Monday to Friday. The office is wholetime, permanent and pensionable. A panel will be formed to fill permanent and temporary vacancies. Persons employed will be required to work in any location within the South Dublin administrative area. Wages €20.99 (min) - €29.87 (max) per hour. Hours of Work The successful candidates’ normal hours of work will be 35 hours per week. The Council reserves the right to alter your hours of work from time to time. Annual Leave Annual leave entitlement for this position is 25 days. Only applications received electronically through the Council’s e-Recruitment system will be accepted and must be received no later than midnight on Thursday,10 July 2025 Qualifications Character Candidates will be of good character. Health Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Essential Education, training, experience Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: 1. Have attained such a standard of education as would enable the candidate to carry out efficiently the duties of the post, including the writing of clear and concise reports. 2. Be a competent driver with a full clean driving licence category “B” 3. Have a good knowledge and understanding of animal welfare issues and be familiar with the relevant legislation. 4. Have good interpersonal and communication skills as there will be considerable interaction with the public, the Gardai and other agencies. 5. Be highly motivated and flexible. 6. A working knowledge of software packages (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, smart handheld devices etc). 7. A broad knowledge of canine care and dog handling experience. 8. A keen interest in animal welfare. Desirable Education, training, experience 1. Experienced in addressing and resolving conflicts. 2. Have satisfactory knowledge of animal welfare legislation and regulations in relation to the Control of Dogs Acts. 3. Have satisfactory experience of working in a team environment. 4. Have satisfactory experience of compliance with Health and Safety legislation in the workplace, (both indoor and outdoor). Key competencies / skills • Motivation and Interest • Communication and Teamwork • Awareness of Health and Safety • Initiative and Problem Solving • Local Government Knowledge Candidates are requested to give an example of a situation which highlights the behaviour, skills and attitude that underpin effective performance in these areas and which demonstrates their suitability to meet the challenges of this role. Candidates should ensure the example used clearly demonstrates their ability in this area and that the scale and scope of the example given is appropriate to the post and level of the post. Duties The person employed as Dog Warden shall, under the direction and supervision of the appropriate officer/s, be responsible for the implementation of the provisions of the Control of Dogs Act, 1986 and any other appropriate enactments (and any regulations made thereunder) in respect of the administrative area of the Council (and outside the county as required) and such other duties as may be assigned by the Council. Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, the duties shall include: 1. Respond as appropriate to day-to-day reports, requests and complaints from the public relating to a variety of dog welfare matters e.g. stray dog, incidents of dog attack, and non-compliance with regulations. This will be a mix of on-site and office-based duties to be carried out in accordance with agreed process and procedures under the relevant legislation. 2. On-site tasks will involve driving a South Dublin County Council fleet vehicle to specified locations throughout the county and will regularly require dog handling. 3. Regular transport to and from Dog Shelter facilities; and routine cleaning / disinfection of vehicles and equipment. 4. Keeping accurate, timely and complete records on all operational activity using templates, formats and systems. 5. Regular co-operation and good working relationships with personnel from dog shelter facilities, animal welfare organisations and other parties. 6. Regular visible patrols of public areas and open spaces to proactively monitor compliance with Control of Dogs legislation. 7. Delivery of a work plan to increase levels of dog licence compliance in South Dublin County Council administrative area; including conducting door to door inspections. 8. Positive interaction with the general public to increase awareness of dog owner’s responsibilities. 9. Attendance at planned community events and participation in promotional activities to increase general public awareness of South Dublin County Council’s Dog Warden service. 10. Carry out investigations to establish facts where necessary and follow through with appropriate actions in line with governing legislation. 11. Serving of statutory notices and issuing of fines as an ‘Authorised Officer’ of South Dublin County Council under the various Acts. 12. Preparation of written inspection and incident reports in whatever format and for whatever purposes, as may be required, including for legal proceedings. 13. Attending court as necessary to present evidence on behalf of South Dublin County Council in prosecution of dog welfare cases or non-compliance with dog control requirements. 14. Assisting An Garda Síochána as and when requested in planning and execution of operations involving dogs and co-operation on any follow up actions. 15. Attending training courses as required and when directed. 16. Full compliance with general personal responsibility and work specific measures put in place under Safety Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005. 17. Contribute in a constructive way to the ongoing development of South Dublin County Council’s Control of Dogs Service, including improvements in education, knowledge and skills to enhance South Dublin County Council’s reputation in the delivery of better Control of Dogs outcomes. 18. To provide cover for work leave and assist the existing Dog Wardens to patrol South Dublin County Council administrative area and to maintain a watch for stray or uncontrolled dogs or for other infringements of the Control of Dogs Act 1986 and any other legislation relevant to the role. 19. Seize and take to the South Dublin County Council’s Dog Shelter stray dogs and dogs detained by other persons where the owners are not available or cannot be traced after reasonable enquiries have been made. 20. Maintain a register of all dogs as prescribed in the Control of Dogs Act 1986 and all other records and paperwork as required. 21. Dealing professionally, courteously and efficiently with queries from members of the public and their agents. 22. Engaging as a member of the Control of Dogs team alongside administrative staff on specific projects, responses to Customer care and Members rep queries and preparation for and attendance at regular staff meetings. 23. Such other duties as may be assigned from designated line manager regarding Control of Dogs.
Store Yard Person
Job summary With 17 branches, a strong on-line trading platform and centralised warehousing and distribution facilities Fane Valley Stores is Northern Irelands leading supplier of animal health and agricultural products to farmers and the rural community. Our aim is to exceed the expectations of our customers.We are currently recruiting for a Store Yard Person to join the team based at our Armagh Store. The Role: In return, the company offers an attractive rate of pay and benefits package which includes Healthcare Plan for employees and their children under 18, Company Pension & Life Assurance, Health & Well-Being strategy which incorporates a range of on-going initiatives and programmes.
Team Leader
Costa Coffee requires a Team Member approx 16 Hours Flexible for our store in Foyleside. At Costa Coffee we are as passionate about our people as we are our great coffee! Being a part of our team gives you the chance to learn new skills in coffee excellence whilst letting your personality shine through. As a Costa Barista you receive full training in delivering every customer with an unbeatable coffee experience, through great customer service and great coffee. Are you: -
Risk Manager
Please download the Risk Manager Job Specification for full details of the post. Risk Manager- Grade VI Grade Code 0574 Location of the Post Our Lady's Hospital Navan - HSE Dublin North and East Region There is currently one permanent and whole-time vacancy available in Our Lady’s Hospital Navan, Co Meath . A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Grade VI Risk Manager from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Purpose of the Post The Risk Manager is responsible for the management of clinical risk including the identification of and avoidance of risk. The post holder will ensure robust systems are in place to ensure effective management of clinical incidents through the instatement of a clinical incident investigative process for OLHN. The Risk Manager will use recognised investigative tools and take a proactive approach in risk identification and risk reduction; facilitating change in practice when issues / failures are identified.
Household Survey Interviewer 2025
Overview of the Role Title of the position: Temporary & Permanent Household Survey Interviewers (Average weekly hours 25.15). Locations: We are recruiting in the following locations: Clare, Sligo, Carlow, Cavan, Limerick, Wexford, Longford, Donegal, Laois, Leitrim, Mayo, Monaghan, Roscommon, Westmeath, Offaly, Waterford, Louth and Galway. Survey interviewing work is carried out across the whole country. However, it is the policy of the CSO to assign interviewers to suitable geographical locations based on their home address. Therefore, the offer of an appointment to a position will depend on both the candidate’s geographical location and their position on the panel. Roles and Responsibilities Preparation for interviewing/collection process This involves attending appropriate training sessions as directed by field management/CSO headquarters. Trainings may be conducted on-site or virtually. This training process involves studying any necessary documentation, learning how to use IT systems and processes as well as testing new questions/processes. A tablet computer and smartphone will be used to manage interviewer workload. Attendance at training is mandatory. Survey Interviewing/Collection Survey work requires interviewers to carry out data collection by means of electronic data capture, using a tablet or other data capturing device. Interviewers will be required to transfer data to CSO headquarters in the manner prescribed for each particular survey. Interviewers will be expected to meet minimum data collection targets and deadlines as outlined by field management. Interviewers are expected to meet high data quality standards in a timely manner. Liaison with Field Management/CSO Headquarters Interviewers are expected to be in regular contact with field management through telephone, email, virtual meetings (e.g., MS Teams) or in-person contact. Administration Interviewers will be expected to complete and submit relevant administrative documentation by specific deadlines using both electronic and paper methods. Data Protection Interviewers will ensure high levels of data governance and information security, particularly regarding access to confidential data. Other duties Any other duties, which may be assigned from time to time, as appropriate to the position of Survey Interviewer. Eligibility to Compete and Certain Restrictions on Eligibility Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who has a Stamp 4 permission1 or a stamp 5 permission. 1 Please note that a 50 TEU visa, which is a replacement for Stamp 4EUFAM after Brexit, is acceptable as a Stamp 4 equivalent. Requirements for the Position • Education requirement: intermediate certificate/junior certificate or equivalent. • Hold a current full driving licence with authorisation to drive in Ireland and have the full use of a car for the hours spent working on the survey. • Fluent English both written and spoken. • Proven experience of personal interaction with the public ideally through face to face and telephone interviewing, practical social work or related work. • Good IT software skills, e.g., Microsoft Office 365 and MS Teams. • Availability to work flexible hours. This flexibility extends to working variable hours during evenings, Saturdays and some daytime work when potential respondents are at home. • The ability to guarantee confidentiality at all times in relation to your role. • Good communication/articulation skills together with good persuasion and negotiating skills. Special Features The Interviewer position is a lone worker position. This means that the Interviewer works from their home and organises and completes their own work under the supervision of the Survey Coordinator in line with role requirements. Interviewers must be available to work flexible hours. Survey Interviewers are expected to work on average 25.15 hours per week. Depending on the survey involved, this flexibility will extend to working variable hours during evenings, Saturdays and some daytime work when potential respondents are available. Being a Household Survey Interviewer in the CSO What surveys will I work on? You could be working on a range of different surveys and may be simultaneously working on up to 3 surveys at a time – so time management and multi-tasking skills are a must. Some of the main surveys conducted by CSO Household Survey Interviewers are the Labour Force Survey (LFS), the Survey of Income and Living Conditions (SILC), and the Household Budget Survey (HBS). The CSO arealso recruiting through this campaign for interviewers to work on the Growing Up in Ireland survey – the national longitudinal study of children in Ireland which has been following the progress of c.20,000 children and their families since 2006. From time-to-time the CSO conducts other surveys, as requested, and you may be asked to work on these as well. More information on CSO Household Surveys can be found on the CSO website: https://www.cso.ie/en/surveys/householdsurveys/ What will my working hours be? You will be contracted to work 25.15 hours per week. You will have flexibility in working these hours, but there is a requirement for evening and Saturday work – you are not required to work any Sundays. We have found that the best times to interview households tend to be between 4pm and 8pm, though this may vary depending on the area you are in. Households are willing to give up their free time to participate in our surveys and it is important that you are as flexible as possible to find a time that suits them to participate. Where will I be working? Your work assignments will be based on your home location and will branch out from there. You may need to travel further from home at times and the distance of the travel will depend on whether your location is urban or rural in nature. Flexibility in relation to travel is required at times to meet the demands of individual surveys. Your area of work may change from time to time. What will I be paid? Starting rate of pay effective 1st March 2025 is €387.85 (ppc) per week. A different rate will apply where the appointee is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution (non ppc). In addition to this, there is also the potential to earn an additional completion payment of up to 13% of grosspay depending on response rates achieved. Civil service mileage rates apply for any work-related travel in addition to other allowances which may be payable. What training will I receive? All household survey interviewers will receive comprehensive training on the role before starting work. This usually involves initial training in a specified location which will last approximately 2 weeks, with further on-site and online training sessions depending on which surveys you will be working on. Quarterly, regional in-person training sessions are also organised, as well as ad-hoc training sessions from time to time. On-going training and support will be provided by your appointed Coordinator, who will be your first line of contact with the CSO and will manage your work on a day-to-day basis. What is expected of me? Minimum expected response rates will apply to each of the surveys on which you work, and you will be expected to achieve these rates. Household survey interviewers are the CSO representatives at doorsteps across the country and must at all times carry out their work in a professional and respectful manner. You will be expected to maintain regular contact and communication with your Coordinator. Key Competencies for Survey Interviewer SURVEY INTERVIEWER COMPETENCIES Customer Service & Communication Skills • Actively listens to others and tries to understand their perspectives/requirements/needs. • Understands the steps or processes that customers must go through and can clearly explain these. • Is respectful, courteous and professional, remaining composed, even in challenging circumstances. • Can be firm when necessary and communicate with confidence and authority. • Communicates clearly and fluently when speaking and in writing. Delivery of Results • Takes responsibility for work and sees it through to the appropriate next level. • Completes work in a timely manner. • Adapts quickly to new ways of doing things. • Checks all work thoroughly to ensure it is completed to a high standard and learns from mistakes. • Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in ensuring work is delivered. • Is self-reliant and uses judgment on when to ask manager or colleagues for guidance. Information Management/Processing • Approaches and delivers all work in a thorough and organised manner. • Follows procedures and protocols, understanding their value and the rationale behind them. • Keeps high quality records that are easy for others to understand. • Is comfortable working with different types of information, e.g., written, numerical, charts, and carries out calculations such as arithmetic, percentages etc. Drive & Commitment to Public Service Values • Consistently strives to perform at a high level and deliver a quality service. • Serves the government and people of Ireland. • Is thorough and conscientious, even if work is routine. • Is enthusiastic and resilient in the face of challenging circumstances and setbacks. • Is personally honest and trustworthy. • At all times acts with integrity. • Understands own role in the team, making every effort to play their part. Selection Process The selection process may include some or all of the following elements: • Shortlisting of candidates based on the information contained in their application form; • Competitive preliminary interview; • Any other tests or exercises that may be deemed appropriate. Applicants who are successful in this competition will be placed on a panel, in an order of merit. The offer of an appointment to a position will depend on both the candidate’s geographical location and their position on the panel. Permanent Panel: The permanent panel will be maintained for no longer than 3 years. The offer of an appointment to a position will depend on both the candidate’s geographical location and their position on the panel. Temporary Panel The temporary panel will be maintained for no longer than 3years. The offer of an appointment to a position will depend on both the candidate’s geographical location and their position on the panel. Should similar vacancies, including temporary positions, arise elsewhere in the CSO candidates may be drawn from this competition. Security Clearance You will be required to complete and return a Garda eVetting form should you come under consideration for appointment. This form will be forwarded to An Garda Síochána for security checks on all Irish and Northern Irish addresses at which you resided. If you have resided/studied in countries outside of the Republic of Ireland for a period of 6 months or more, it is mandatory for you to furnish a Police Clearance Certificate from those countries stating that you have no convictions recorded against you while residing there. You will need to provide a separate Police Clearance Certificate for each country you have resided in. Clearance must be dated after the date you left the country. It is your responsibility to seek security clearances in a timely fashion as they can take some time. You cannot be appointed without this information being provided and being in order. The Importance of Confidentiality Subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Acts, 2014, applications will be treated in strict confidence. All enquiries, applications and all aspects of the proceedings are treated as strictly confidential and are not disclosed to anyone, outside those directly involved in that aspect of the process. Certain items of information, not specific to any individual, are extracted from computer records for general statistical purposes Code of Practice This competition is being organised in accordance with the Code of Practice titled Appointment to Positions in the Civil Service and Public Service published by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The CSO will consider any requests for review in accordance with the provisions of this code. A copy of the Code may be accessed at www.cpsa.ie. The CSO is an equal opportunity employer. Assignments will be made based on qualifications and the ability to carry out the responsibilities of the grade or post. Candidates’ Obligation Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify and will result in their exclusion from the process. Candidates must not: • knowingly or recklessly provide false information • canvass any person with or without inducements • personate a candidate at any stage of the process • interfere with or compromise the process in any way. It is important to remember that this is a competitive process for a role where integrity is paramount.Sharing information on the selection process e.g., through social media or any other means, may result in you being disqualified from the competition. A third party must not personate a candidate at any stage of the process. Specific Candidate Criteria Candidates must: • Have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned. • Be suitable on the grounds of character. • Be suitable on the grounds of health and physical fitness. • Be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned. If successful, they will not be appointed to the post unless they: (a) Agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be, performed. (b) Are fully competent and available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position. Quality Customer Service We aim to provide an excellent quality service to all our customers. If, for whatever reason, you are unhappy with any aspect of the service you receive from us, we urge you to bring this to our attention. Feedback will be provided on written request. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on the 25th of May 2018, replacing the existing data protection framework under the EU Data Protection Directive. When your application form is received, we create a record in your name, which contains much of the personal information you have supplied. This personal record is used solely in processing your candidature and should you be successful certain information will be retained by the CSO’s HR division for employment purposes. Salary - PPC (Personal Pension Contribution) The weekly salary scale for this position effective from 1st March 2025 is as follow: €387.85, €407.01, €411.90, €426.06, €440.28, €454.52, €468.74, €482.96, €496.78, €510.62, €524.47, €540.65, €552.03, €573.46 (NMAX), €590.32 (LSI1), €598.05 (LSI2) Long service increments may be payable after 3 (LSI1) and 6 (LSI2) years satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. The PPC pay rate applies when the individual is required to pay a Personal Pension Contribution (otherwise known as a main scheme contribution) in accordance with the rules of their main/personal superannuation scheme. This is different to a contribution in respect of membership of a Spouses’ and Children’s scheme, or the Additional Superannuation Contributions (ASC). A different rate will apply where the appointee is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution. Hours of Attendance Formal hours of work do not apply to these duties. Permanent Survey Interviewers will be assigned a quota of weekly work on CSO household surveys which, on average over the period of a quarter, should not exceed 25.15 hours per week. Temporary Survey Interviewers will be assigned survey duties as required on a weekly basis. Workinghours for Temporary Survey Interviewers will depend on the number of households to be surveyed. Working patterns can be flexible but Survey Interviewers should be available to take on work at least 5 days on average per week outside of the headquarters which in respect of this employment is based in the Survey Interviewer’s home. The flexibility of the working hours is such that the Survey Interviewer is expected to work when potential respondents are available, and the Survey Interviewer will be expected to minimise unproductive work hours and journeys in this regard. Sunday working is not permitted in this employment. No additional payment will be made for extra attendance over and above 25.15 hours per week as the rate of remuneration payable covers any exceptional extra attendance liability that may arise from time to time. Survey Interviewers will be obliged to keep a record of the hours worked as outlined in the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 (Organisation of Working Time (Records) (Prescribed Form and Exemptions) Regulations, 2001.
Water & Wastewater Admin Support
Role Description The key purpose of the role is to manage the office(s) of Senior Management within the Water Production Line and Wastewater Production Line. This involves providing administrative support to the Business Units as well as ensuring that the above offices are run in a customer friendly, efficient and effective manner. This would also involve establishing a two-way channel of communication between the Senior Mgt. Teams and their Functional staff across Northern Ireland Water, direct liaison with CEO Office and other Directorates as required, as well as Department for Infrastructure, Utility Regulator, other Government Bodies, public representatives, and members of the public. Role Responsibilities The role will include the following activities: • Managing the Senior Mgt. Team of Water and WWPL office including internal/external mail; improving work processes and systems within the office; and working on own initiative to plan and organise the work of the office. • Management and coordination of the Senior Leadership Team of Water and WWPL diary. • Organise meetings and workshops, prepare and distribute material and accurately capture and document output. • Receiving, prioritising, track and process paper correspondence and electronic communication for the Senior leadership team and follow up action. • Answering and vetting incoming telephone calls/emails and briefing the Senior leaders on correspondence and calls received which have been allocated for progress. • To act as a liaison between the Heads of Function and business directors including the assignment of tasks on behalf of the Senior leaders and co-ordination of responses. • Preparation, co-ordination and tracking of briefing material and draft responses on a wide range of issues for the Senor Leadership Team. • Co-ordination of papers for Board and Management Board meetings including production of agenda, preparation of Board papers, production of minutes of meetings and follow up actions. • Attend with the Senior Leaders as appropriate and provide a secretarial service at internal and external meetings. • Purchase order requisition creation and receipting for selected Functional needs • Support the Westland House Heads of Function and wider Customer & Operations team in general administration activities. • Availability to support during a major incident on the Silver Command Incident team including out of normal working hours/holidays/weekends etc. Budget and People Management Responsibilities • There are no direct Line Management responsibilities • Tracking, ordering and recording hospitality and gift forms, Stationery Orders and other financial activities as required. • Making cost effective travel and accommodation arrangements for the Senior Leaders in Water and Wastewater. **Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to carry out other duties as required** Entry Requirements Applicants MUST be able to demonstrate in their application and where necessary at interview: ESSENTIAL CRITERIA 1. A minimum of 5 GCSE’s or equivalent, at grade C or above (to include Maths and English). 2. A minimum of three years’ business administration experience or experience in a similar role providing senior secretarial services at Senior Manager/Director level. 3. A high level of competence in the use of current IT packages, in particular Outlook/Microsoft Word/PowerPoint and Excel. DESIRABLE CRITERIA: 1. Recognised Executive Secretarial qualification such as Executive and/or Private Secretaries Diploma. 2. Third level or degree qualification Competencies The candidate should demonstrate the following competencies in the candidate response and interview process through examples and outcomes: Organising and Planning • Ability to effectively plan, prioritise and manage own workload making the best use of time and resources. Maintain a focus on detail and accuracy and produce work of a high quality. • Ability to plan and manage workload in a constantly changing environment and to resolve conflicting priorities. • Ability to think and act on own initiative. Interpersonal Skills • Proven ability to manage multiple internal and external stakeholder relationships at all levels. • Problem Solving and Decision Making. • Ability to analyse a range of information, consult effectively with others and draw sound conclusions based on the information available. • Proven ability to manage projects to agreed timelines, using resources proficiently. • An ability to anticipate problems and provide workable solutions. Communication • Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with stakeholders and colleagues at all levels in a confident, clear and succinct manner. People • A high level of motivation and drive and be capable of working largely on his/her own initiative as part of a wider team. • Ability to build effective relationships at all levels both within and across other functions and directorates as well as with external contractors. • Ability to develop and motivate self and team in line with objectives. What is on Offer Salary This Band 6b role offers a competitive remuneration package with a salary scale of £29,863 - £36,499 per annum. The starting salary will normally be at the first point of the scale. Salaries are reviewed annually effective 1st April. Location Westland House, 40 Old Westland Road, Belfast, BT14 6TE. Benefits Not only will you be working for one of Northern Ireland’s top companies, you will also receive a number of company benefits to include: • Generous annual leave and public holidays • Flexible working and family friendly policies • Hybrid working (available after 3 months following onboarding and training) • Occupational sick pay • Employee assistance programmes • Cycle to work scheme • Volunteering support Pension As well as a competitive remuneration package, NI Water offers an excellent DB pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 26.2%. Annual Leave 25 days increasing to 30 days after 10 years’ service in addition to 12 public and privilege holidays. Health & Wellbeing Programmes NI Water offers a multi award winning Health and Wellbeing programme offering a range of benefits and initiatives to support physical, mental, financial and social health including: • Seasonal health campaigns • Wellbeing Roadshows twice a year across all hubs, including free vaccinations and health checks. • A range of social networks and support forums
Stores Operative
To provide a customer focused, professional and efficient administrative support service to all NIW Stores & MIP Customers. The role is important in ensuring that an efficient administrative function is maintained in line with the Customer & Operation Business Plan and developed in line with evolving NIW Stores/Stock strategy. The role involves working as part of a Stores Team and will include stock handling, stock checking (Materials and Fuel), documentation completion (manual and computer based) and transportation of materials to/from nominated sites across N.I. MIP Readiness checks on Plant and Equipment including Run Tests, Fluid level checks on Mobile Plant including, Forklifts, Engine driven Generators and Pumps, Lighting checks on Mobile plant Role Responsibilities Stock Handling • Issue and receive Operational and Strategic Stock/Materials: - Issuing customer orders - Receiving stock from suppliers - Stock replenishment and picking • Manage other stock movements (e.g., returning stock to suppliers) • Operate material handling equipment: - Fork trucks (counterbalance and Moffett mounted) - Telescopic handlers • Drive courier vans or HGV lorries to transport materials to/from: - External sites - Operational hubs - Strategic stock locations within Northern Ireland (as per Stores Operational schedule and Major Incident needs) • Handle chemicals and materials in compliance with ADR regulations • Issue and dispose of bottled water as required; record stock levels • Wash and disinfect bowsers, cubes, and tankers in readiness for Major Incident Plan (MIP) Stock Checking and Standards • Prepare and complete all relevant stores documentation to procedural and auditable standards • Verify documentation for proper authorizations and accurate coding • Participate in stock checking processes: - Weekly stock takes - End-of-financial-year stock take Major Incident Equipment (MIP) • Conduct routine operational checks on MIP plant and equipment to ensure emergency readiness: - Generators, pumps, bowsers, curtain-side trailers, tankers, etc. • Identify and report equipment failures; perform routine maintenance: - Run checks, lights, brakes, fueling, oiling, greasing, jump-starting, tyre pressure checks • Record results in central spreadsheets for business-wide visibility of MIP equipment availability Operating Standards • Contribute to store layout planning, space utilization, and presentation • Perform general cleaning duties within and around store facilities • Comply with all Health & Safety requirements and complete necessary training • Participate in MIP incidents when called upon Communications • Maintain effective communication and working relationships with: - Stores colleagues - M&E and other directorate colleagues - Customers and suppliers • Maintain regular dialogue with field staff regarding stock receipt and provision • Provide professional customer service via telephone, email, or in person Other Information • A full, current driving licence or access to a form of transport to enable the candidate to fulfil their responsibilities. • A requirement to participate in an out of hour’s on-call rota as well as a requirement to work overtime; including weekends and public and privilege holiday. • Medically fit to undertake relevant training e.g. working in confined spaces. (Please note that due to Health & Safety regulations there is a maximum weight limit of 120kgs for confined space work, excluding equipment); **Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to carry out other duties as required** Entry Requirements Applicants MUST be able to demonstrate in their application and where necessary at interview: ESSENTIAL CRITERIA 1. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a warehousing/stock control environment; 2. Basic experience in the use of IT systems e.g. Microsoft Outlook, Internet Explorer,working with Stock Inventory databases or spreadsheets; 3. A minimum of HGV Class 2 license (rigid category C vehicle up to 32 tonnes) with relevant CPC. 4. Potential employees must have a permanent residence within 25 miles travelling distance by public road to Ballykeel, 188 Larne Road, BALLYMENA, Co Antrim, BT42 3HA as measured by RAC Route Planner from full postcode to full postcode via the ‘shortest route’ selection on the website. This is to enable NI Water to meet the its key customer service requirements and deliver effective services to customers, particularly in respect of the need to respond promptly to out of hours emergencies. DESIRABLE CRITERIA 1. Have a valid counter balance Fork truck license or willingness to complete as required 2. A basic Mechanical and Electrical understanding and ability to carry out Maintenance tasks on Mobile Plant including Generators, Pumps, Trailers etc. 3. Experience of the use of hand held stock control scanning equipment Salary £28,084.15 per annum* *This payment is made up of a consolidated value of £23,271.60 and a non-consolidated value of £4,812.60 per annum. Salaries are reviewed annually effective 1st April. Location Ballykeel Depot, 188 Larne Road, Ballymena, BT42 3HA Benefits Not only will you be working for one of Northern Ireland’s top companies, you will also receive a number of company benefits to include: • Generous annual leave and public holidays • Flexible working and family friendly policies • Occupational sick pay • Employee assistance programmes • Cycle to work scheme • Volunteering support Pension As well as a competitive remuneration package, NI Water offers an excellent DB pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 26.2%. Annual Leave 24.5 days increasing to 26.5 days after 5 years’ service in addition to up public and privilege holidays. Health & Wellbeing Programmes NI Water offers a multi award winning Health and Wellbeing programme offering a range of benefits and initiatives to support physical, mental, financial and social health including: • Seasonal health campaigns • Wellbeing Roadshows twice a year across all hubs, including free vaccinations and health checks. • A range of social networks and support forums
Phlebotomist
Phlebotomist – Derry/Londonderry – (Job Ref: 25N/PBFY) Randox Health continues to be at the forefront of clinical diagnostics, dedicated to improving health worldwide with our disruptive technology and innovative diagnostic solutions. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Phlebotomist within our clinic in Derry/Londonderry. What does the Randox Health team do? At Randox Health we encourage individuals to adopt a personalised, preventative approach to their health and well-being, ultimately helping them to live healthier for longer. Using Randox revolutionary technology we measure hundreds of health biomarkers, generating unrivalled data that when combined with our complex algorithms can predict future health concerns and identify early signs of illness even before symptoms arise. This empowers individuals to act sooner to prevent or delay disease onset – moving from a model of sickness management to true preventative healthcare. Location : Timber Quay Building - Unit 5100 -114 Strand Road, Derry, BT48 7NR. Contract Offered : Full-time, Permanent. Working Hours / Shifts : 40 hours per week. Alternating between a Monday to Friday and Tuesday to Saturday shift pattern. Working hours for each day are as follows: 7.40am – 4.20pm on Monday and Saturday, 6.40am – 3.20pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. For this position, as you may be in contact with live blood samples, you must be vaccinated against Hepatitis B or be able to get it following a successful interview stage. In line with Care Quality Commission guidelines, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Access NI check. What does the Phlebotomist role involve? This role is responsible for ensuring customers have an excellent experience from the moment they enter our clinic, taking blood samples from both private and corporate clients. This is a varied role that may also include the following responsibilities: • Conduct comprehensive client appointments, including blood and urine sample collection, personal health measurements, and data entry into our Patient Information Systems (PIS). • Demonstrate sensitive communication to ensure client understanding and consent. • Maintain accurate records in PIS, uploading all relevant documentation. • Represent the company professionally at offsite events and appointments. • Engage in upselling and cross-selling at our private health clinic. • Proactively drive sales and exceed targets. • Complete company forms, specimen labelling, and laboratory test order forms accurately. • Demonstrate high IT literacy in order to manager various software systems and daily tasks. Who can apply? Essential criteria: • Previous phlebotomy experience • Phlebotomy certificate of competence • Flexibility with working hours, as required by the business inclusive of evenings and weekends. • Exemplary customer service skills and experience. • Ability to manage existing clientele and generate new clientele at the same time. • High level of IT literacy. • Valid UK driving license Desirable: • Experience in a private healthcare setting. • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft packages. • Confidence and experience working internal / external events. • Sales / Retail experience.
Store Yard Person
The Role: In return, the company offers an attractive rate of pay and benefits package which includes Healthcare Plan for employees and their children under 18, Company Pension & Life Assurance, Health & Well-Being strategy which incorporates a range of on-going initiatives and programmes.
Team Leader
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION TEMPORARY FULL-TIME TEAM LEADER CAISLEAN DAY SERVICES, GALWAY JOB REF: 81675 Location: Caislean Services operates a range of services including day, residential, respite, training, education, employment opportunities, Individualised services, and leisure activities which are geographically dispersed though the West Sector Adult Services. We strive to provide the highest standards by following a human rights-based approach integrating normal community participate as much as possible into the daily lives of the people supported. We wish to recruit an innovative, creative, motivated, visionary person. We are looking for an individual who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individuals they support, are open to change, aim to provide a safe, secure environment where individuals will participate in community and leisure activities, make choices and enjoy a lifestyle that fulfils their potential and expectations with opportunity for new experiences. The Role: The Team Leader will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the service and will provide leadership and supervision at a local level, ensuring the service delivered is person centred. It is the Team Leader’s responsibility to ensure that the life of each person reflects the organisation’s core values and the personal outcome measures. • Dignity and respect • Sharing ordinary places • Growing in relationships • Making choices • Making a contribution Reporting/Responsible To: Service Coordinator/Area manager Qualifications/Experience/Skills: The recognised professional qualification for social care is as follows: • Nursing (RNID/RNMH) and hold a current registration with NMBI or HETAC/NQAI BA in Applied Social Studies (Disability)/Social Care. Candidates must be eligible for registration on the Social Care Register at CORU on or before 30th November 2025. View approved qualifications on https://www.coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ • A qualification in Management is desirable. • The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years experience of working with people with an intellectual disability. They will also have experience of behaviours that challenge and complex needs. Experience in goal setting and programme implementation is essential. • The successful candidate must have experience of managing and supervising a staff team and be up to date with current policy and legislation relevant to intellectual disability services. • Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership, management and planning skills as well as the ability to set goals, implement and review. • Candidates must have the ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality, to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms and co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy. • A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads and use of your own car is an essential requirement. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership, management and planning skills as well as the ability to set goals, implement and review. Candidates must have the ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality, to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms and co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy. Working Hours: Contracted hours will be based on a 5-day duty roster and will depend on the grade of the successful candidate i.e. 78 hours a fortnight (Social Care grade) 75 hours a fortnight (CNM1 grade). In addition, a sleep-in and/or night duty commitment is a requirement of the post for which the appropriate allowance will be paid. An ‘On Call’ commitment may be required and flexibility around this will be expected in order to meet service needs. 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: Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care or CNM1. Annual leave must be planned in advance with the Area Manager / Service Coordinator to ensure appropriate and adequate cover is provided for the service. Remuneration: Based on the salary scale attached to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care or CNM1. Tenure: Temporary full-time and pensionable linked to a permanent employees Carers Leave for approximately 2 years. 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. Informal enquiries to Helen Lawrence (Area Manager) or Marcella Kennedy (Service Coordinator) 091 - 721410 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms on-line is Thursday, 10th July 2025 Interview date for this post TBC The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
