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Caretaker Fixed Term Contract for one year with possibility of extension or permanency 36 hours per week, Bangor Campus ABOUT US Northern Ireland’s Further Education sector is a key driver of both economic and social inclusion. SERC as a college is a hub of innovation, collaboration and industry partnerships along with a strong community focus. We pride ourselves on delivering internationally recognised high-quality, industry-relevant courses, which equip our students with the skills necessary to grow and shape our economy and to transform their own lives in doing so. We are committed to continuous improvement and to fostering a supportive culture of creativity and inclusivity as a catalyst for success. If you are interested in being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking institution that helps benefit society and creates transformational opportunities for learners, SERC may have a role for you. The College offers a wide range of employee benefits, rewards and recognitions: 23 days annual leave + 12 public holidays (plus 7 additional annual leave days after 5 years’ service) Additional leave to supplement closures during Easter, July & Christmas. NILGOSC defined benefiter CARE pension scheme with employer contribution rate of 15.5%. Corporate healthcare cash plan scheme. Annual free health checks onsite. Access to College gym facilities free of charge along with reduced rate membership with a range of gyms. Mind Yourself health & wellbeing initiatives. Cycle to Work scheme. Teachers Credit Union. Access to hair, nail & beauty salons onsite. Continuous Professional Development opportunities via our dedicated Learning Academy We currently have a vacancy for a Caretaker. JOB PURPOSE To provide a full range of caretaking services under the direction of the Deputy Head of Estates / Estates Support Manager in accordance with relevant College practices and procedures ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Five GCSEs (Grades A-C) or equivalent which must include English Language and Mathematics OR Have 6 months’ previous experience in a similar role Hold a current driving licence and have access to a car or have access to a form of transport that will enable the post-holder to fulfil the role in full to include out-of-hour callouts Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative Demonstrate a flexible approach to work Demonstrate effective organisational skills For further information on the main duties and responsibilities and criteria for this role, please see attached Job Description.
Technician In Photography
Technician in Photography (Term Time) Fixed Term Contract up to 30th June 2027, 30 hours per week, Bangor Campus ABOUT US Northern Ireland’s Further Education sector is a key driver of both economic and social inclusion. SERC as a college is a hub of innovation, collaboration and industry partnerships along with a strong community focus. We pride ourselves on delivering internationally recognised high-quality, industry-relevant courses, which equip our students with the skills necessary to grow and shape our economy and to transform their own lives in doing so. We are committed to continuous improvement and to fostering a supportive culture of creativity and inclusivity as a catalyst for success. If you are interested in being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking institution that helps benefit society and creates transformational opportunities for learners, SERC may have a role for you. The College offers a wide range of employee benefits, rewards and recognitions: 23 days annual leave + 12 public holidays (plus 7 additional annual leave days after 5 years’ service) Additional leave to supplement closures during Easter, July & Christmas. NILGOSC defined benefiter CARE pension scheme with employer contribution rate of 15.5%. Corporate healthcare cash plan scheme. Annual free health checks onsite. Access to College gym facilities free of charge along with reduced rate membership with a range of gyms. Mind Yourself health & wellbeing initiatives. Cycle to Work scheme. Teachers Credit Union. Access to hair, nail & beauty salons onsite. Continuous Professional Development opportunities via our dedicated Learning Academy We currently have a vacancy for a Technician in Photography (Term Time) JOB PURPOSE Reporting to the Head of School the post-holder will be responsible for providing technical support and assistance to lecturers/courses in the relevant curriculum area. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Hold a minimum Level 3 qualification in Photography or an equivalent qualification that contains at least 50% photography content. Have a minimum of one year’s experience working in the Photography Industry Demonstrate a current working knowledge of digital photography software and printing, dark room developing and processing techniques including black & white. Demonstrate a working knowledge of a professional photography studio set up and related equipment. Demonstrate knowledge of Health and Safety in a workshop environment Demonstrate competence in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel Ability to demonstrate initiative and independence in the working environment. Demonstrate effective organisational skills. Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral Demonstrate ability to interact and be an effective team member. For further information on the main duties and responsibilities and criteria for this role, please see attached Job Description.
Accelerated Knowledge Transfer Associate
Accelerated Knowledge Transfer Associate Full-time, fixed term post for 6 months, 36 hours per week. Monday to Thursday 8.45am - 5pm & Friday 8.45am - 3.30pm David Murphy Towing Brackets Ltd, Carryduff ABOUT US Northern Ireland’s Further Education sector is a key driver of both economic and social inclusion. SERC as a college is a hub of innovation, collaboration and industry partnerships along with a strong community focus. We pride ourselves on delivering internationally recognised high-quality, industry-relevant courses, which equip our students with the skills necessary to grow and shape our economy and to transform their own lives in doing so. We are committed to continuous improvement and to fostering a supportive culture of creativity and inclusivity as a catalyst for success. If you are interested in being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking institution that helps benefit society and creates transformational opportunities for learners, SERC may have a role for you. The College offers a wide range of employee benefits, rewards and recognitions: 23 days annual leave + 12 public holidays (plus 6 additional annual leave days after 5 years’ service) Additional leave to supplement closures during Easter, July & Christmas. NILGOSC defined benefiter CARE pension scheme with employer contribution rate of 15.5%. Corporate healthcare cash plan scheme. Annual free health checks onsite. Access to College gym facilities free of charge along with reduced rate membership with a range of gyms. Mind Yourself health & wellbeing initiatives. Cycle to Work scheme. Teachers Credit Union. Access to hair, nail & beauty salons onsite. Continuous Professional Development opportunities via our dedicated Learning Academy We currently have a vacancy for an Accelerated Knowledge Transfer Associate. JOB PURPOSE The post holder will be responsible for successful execution of the Accelerated Knowledge Transfer project as defined in the associated Project Plan. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Hold a minimum of a Level 4 qualification in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering Have recent experience in the use of 3D Computer Aided Design software (SolidWorks, Fusion etc.) Hold a current driving licence and have access to a car or have access to a form of transport that will enable the post-holder to fulfil the role in full. Demonstrate familiarity with the product design process workflow, from ideation and concept stage, through prototyping, testing, refinement and productionisation. Demonstrate ability to deal professionally with multiple stakeholders both internally and externally Self-motivated with the ability to progress several tasks simultaneously and maintain timescales, including when working under pressure. * Please be advised that Essential Criteria 4-6 will be assessed at interview only. For further information on the main duties and responsibilities and criteria for this role, please see attached job description.
Social Care Worker
CORLANN –WEST REGION POST : SOCIAL CARE WORKERS PERMANENT PART-TIME CRUACHAN ADULT SERVICES (Strokestown, Tulsk, Elphin, Ballinagare and Ballaghaderreen areas) Job Ref: 100074 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Locum Social Care Worker roles are also available. Cruachan Adult Services - (Strokestown, Tulsk, Elphin, Ballinagare and Ballaghaderreen areas). Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services or in an individual’s own home. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Cruachan services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: Social Care Workers fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for adults supported by the service in all aspects of their lives, focusing on each individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Social Care Worker will assist people with the development of person-centred plans and critically, will support people to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and encourage positive risk taking in leading to informed choices. Eligibility Criteria/Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience Social Care worker candidates must be registered with CORU or have their application submitted. Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. See list of recognised Social Care qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ OR (ii) Hold a schedule 3 qualification ( see note 1 below*). See list of recognized Schedule 3 qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/registration/registration-requirements/approved-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications.html OR (iii) Hold a comparable qualification recognised by Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU OR iv) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see note 2 below*), must submit proof of application for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th November 2025. Note 1* Schedule 3 Qualifications. This is a qualification listed in Schedule 3 of the Health and Social Care Professions Act 2005 for existing practitioners under section 91.Candidates who hold Schedule 3 qualifications can apply to register with CORU during the two year period after the register opens up to the 30th November 2025. Once the transitional period is over -30th November 2025, only qualifications approved by a Registration board will be considered. Note 2* Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before 30th Nov 2023 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 30th November 2018 and 30th November 2023 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005. AND All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidates may be required to work to accommodate an integrated day service, with weekend work, some split duty hours, public holidays, evening/night duty and sleep-ins to meet service needs. Corlann model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures quality and person centred planning system requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each person supported. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker salary scale as at 01/06/2026 apply: €41,260 X 11 increments - €56,717 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A long service increment €57,789 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays and night duty when worked. Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Tenure: A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Social Care Worker appointments within the Strokestown Adult Service location may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries for this post to Patricia Coleman, Area Manager on 0871447954 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 9th July 2026 Interview date to be confirmed CORLANN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER INDW
Staff Nurse
CORLANN –WEST REGION POST: STAFF NURSE/*ENHANCED NURSE Permanent Full Time 75 hours a fortnight (Strokestown, Elphin, Tulsk, Ballinagare & Ballaghaderreen areas) Ref: 100082 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Staff Nurse appointments within the Cruachan Service location may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Cruachan Adult Services - Strokestown, Tulsk, Elphin, Ballinagare and Ballaghaderreen areas. Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Cruachan services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: Staff Nurses and Enhanced Staff Nurses fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for adults supported by the service in all aspects of their lives, focusing on each individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Staff Nurse and Enhanced Staff Nurse will assist people with the development of person-centred plans and critically, will support people to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and encourage positive risk taking in leading to informed choices. Qualifications & Experience: Candidates must have - All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work days, evenings, weekends, public holidays, sleepovers and night duty to meet service needs. The Corlann 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: 24 days pro rata per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration (Department of Health salary scales as at 01/06/2026apply): Staff Nurse – €38,166 x 12 increments - €54,956 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Long Service Increment €56,592 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *Enhanced Nurse – € 45,259 x 7 increments - €56,762 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Long Service Increment €58,424 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *As per HSE HR Circular 022/2019 – Nursing and Midwifery - the Enhanced Nurse / Midwife Practice Contract https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/hr-circulars/hr-circular-022-2019-re-enhanced-nurse-midwife-contract.pdf ; once a staff nurse reaches point 4 on the Staff Nurse salary scale, they become eligible to apply for the role of Enhanced Nurse. Any Staff Nurse who wishes to avail of the Enhanced Nurse role will have to submit an application and also meet the qualifying criteria. Salary quoted is based on a 37.5 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous relevant nursing service. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, and sleep-ins and night duty when worked. A location allowance of €2,637 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) will also be paid when assigned to services where 75% of the persons supported have a diagnosis of severe/profound intellectual disability. Tenure: This post is Permanent Full Time and Pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Staff Nurse / Enhanced Nurse appointments may be offered within the Strokestown Service location over the next 6 to 12 months. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries for this post to Patricia Coleman, Area Manager on 0871447954 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 9th July 2026 Interview date to be confirmed CORLANN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER INDW
District Warden
About the Role We are recruiting for a District Warden to join our team in Greenbank, Newry . The District Warden (Dog Warden) is a frontline role responsible for enforcing legislation relating to dog control, animal welfare and wider environmental protection across the district. Working within a legislative framework, the postholder investigates complaints, deals with stray and dangerous dogs, issues fixed penalty notices and prepares evidence for legal proceedings where required. The role involves regular patrols, responding to incidents, seizing and impounding dogs where necessary, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws. The postholder often works independently in potentially challenging or confrontational situations and liaises closely with partner agencies such as the PSNI and animal welfare organisations. In addition to enforcement, the Dog Warden provides advice and guidance to the public, promotes responsible dog ownership and contributes to educational initiatives aimed at preventing offences. The role is key to safeguarding public safety, protecting animal welfare and maintaining clean, well-managed communities. Salary Scale Depending on service requirements and in accordance with relevant legislation and Council Policy and Procedure. Where applicable, act as a keyholder and respond to emergency call-outs as required. When required, assist in the execution of the Council's Emergency and Business Continuity Plans. The list of duties and responsibilities must not be considered comprehensive or exhaustive. They are a summary of the main duties and responsibilities that the postholder will be required to undertake. No Job Description can cover every issue that may arise within the post at various times, and the postholder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with those in this Job Description.
Social Care Worker
An Cuan is a regional support service for people with an intellectual disability that present with behaviours that challenge. This service assists individuals and their circle of support to enhance their quality of life through the implementation of an effective person-centred plan, positive behaviour support plan, and through the provision of interdisciplinary recommendations. An Cuan works with individuals, families and professionals across Cork and Kerry in maintaining and enhancing quality of life outcome. This role will involve working across a number of locations and in the community. Social Care Worker x 1 (2 year fixed contract) Aligned to the HSE Salary scale for Social Care Worker as of the 01/06/2026: €41,260, €42,832, €44,769, €46,186, €47,618, €49,058, €50,520, €52,015, €53,528, €55,098, €56,717, €57,789LSI New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland (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. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to strategies and supports required to expand opportunities for people with intellectual disability/autism and behaviours that challenge. Applicants must possess the following: Informal enquiries may be made to Joe McDonald, Regional Coordinator: Email: mcdonaldj@horizonscork.ie Application forms must be returned no later than Friday 10th July 2026. Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application. The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply. Visit our website at An Cuan - Horizons
Sales Assistant
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 2,600 shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. Maxi Zoo Ireland are currently recruiting for a Fixed term Part Time Sales Assistant for our Mahon store. Why join us?
