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YOUTH HOUSING WORKER (NIGHTS) Are you passionate about helping young people and could you support them as they transition into adulthood and learn to live by themselves? MACS provides 24/7 supported housing for young people aged between 16 and 21, who are leaving care, or who may be homeless. Young people can live with us for up to 2 years before moving into the community. Youth Housing Workers provide an accessible point of contact at night and weekends to promote the protection and safeguarding of young people living at MACS and help them to build skills and confidence to maintain their own homes. To apply you will need: 6 months’ experience (paid or voluntary) of supporting people in a caring role If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Join a supportive team where you can make a real difference in young people’s lives. Posts Available: Downpatrick ( 4 x Full Time, Permanent) Newry ( 1 x Full Time, Permanent; 1 x Full Time fixed term until May 2027) PLEASE NOTE: These roles are predominantly Waking Night shifts. Please see attached Job Description and Person specification for essential skills and knowledge required for the post and click apply to submit your CV. Salary : £25,403 per annum Benefits : MACS Pension contribution of 4% of salary; up to 24 shifts annual leave; enhanced paid leave for Sick, Maternity and Carers leave; paid training days per year; Flexible and remote working options available. Closing Date: Friday 26th June 2026 at 9.30am See attached Recruitment Guidance notes and Why Work For MACS for more information or email hr@macsni.org if you have any further queries. CVs submitted must demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria required for the post. We are currently recruiting for multiple roles across various locations. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received. We strongly encourage early applications, as the advert may close once positions in each location have been successfully filled. MACS is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit and all offers of employment are subject to an Access NI Disclosure Check. MACS is dedicated to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.
Training Site Manager
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) serves the entire community, a population of 1.9 million in an area of over 5,500 square miles. NIFRS has a proud tradition and history of serving the community with distinction. NIFRS wish to invite applications for the following role: Training Site Manager - Job Ref: N045/06/2026 The Training Site Manager will contribute as an integral member of the Learning and Development Support team. They will ensure effective training programs are delivered in a safe and well-maintained environment. They will lead and oversee the training support team ensuring the necessary support is provided and all necessary resources are available to facilitate effective training sessions. This is an excellent opportunity for suitably qualified individuals, the role comes with an excellent benefits package including on-site parking, flexible working, generous holidays and gym facilities on-site (see separate benefits package document for further detail). Hours of work; Currently 36¼ hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. A Flexible Working Hours Scheme is in operation. In view of the level of this appointment, the post holder will be required to work in such a way as to fulfil the obligations of the post. There is currently 1 permanent post based at NIFRS LDC in Cookstown. This recruitment and selection process will also be used to fill future vacancies, a reserve list will be created for 12 months should any additional permanent or fixed term vacancies arise (offers of posts will be made in merit order). Salary The salary scale is PO5. The salary range is currently £49,282 - £52,413 per annum (Under Review). All the information that you need in order to apply is provided in the candidate information pack. However, if you have any queries or require any further information please email: nifrs.recruitment@nifrs.org, or telephone 028 9266 4221. Candidates should apply online and the closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Tuesday 16th June 2026. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, irrespective of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, dependants, religion or political opinion. NIFRS is currently under represented by women and those from the Roman Catholic Community, applications from these groups are particularly welcome. Appointment will be made solely on merit.
Grounds Maintenance Team Lead
Location: You will be based at the Council Depot, Newmills Road, Coleraine, BT52 2JB however, when required you will be asked to work flexibly throughout all Council depots and facilities, ensuring that resources are deployed effectively and in order to respond to service priorities and to facilitate professional development. Responsible for: The following functions and services, in accordance with the organisational structure and the staff employed to deliver these services: General grounds maintenance including but not limited to: • Plan, delegate and carry out work required within the Grounds Maintenance team; • Supervision of small works team up to approximately 10 no; • Grass cutting (eg pitches, bowling greens, tennis courts, golf courses, parks and open spaces); • Cemetery duties; • Nursery duties including summer and winter planting; • Maintenance of Parks and Open spaces; • Assisting other departments. Work pattern: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday Coleraine Monday – Thursday 8.00 am - 4.30 pm Friday 8.00 am - 1.00 pm By their nature the posts will require flexible working, for e.g. work outside normal hours, including evenings, weekends and holiday periods as required. Tenure: This is a permanent post. MAIN PURPOSE OF POST 1. Supervise the small works team in horticulture, gardening and general grounds maintenance works in Council facilities, public parks, sports grounds and similar open spaces, to the standards required. 2. To present a courteous attitude at all times by assisting with the promotion of good working relationships between Council staff and members of the public. 3. Ensure that the department complies with all statutory and legislative requirements by adhering to these requirements and working in accordance with good governance and health and safety requirements. 4. Ensure that all responsibilities are carried out in a timely and effective manner and that general confidentiality is maintained in all areas relating to the work of the Council. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 5. Supervise the team by giving instruction, assistance, support and training within your remit to team members and others in performance of duties and responsibilities with emphasis on Health and Safety. Includes wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, working at heights, ensuring adherence to risk assessments, method statements and where necessary, completing dynamic on-the-job risk assessments. Also assist in identifying training needs. 6. Contribute to the maximisation of productivity through the effective planning and organisation of manpower, plant and materials. 7. Responsible for ensuring that the team under their direction carry out grounds maintenance schedules in a timely manner. 8. Assist the supervisor to complete all necessary paperwork eg weekly timesheets, accident report forms, vehicle/plant log books, inspection records, work schedule, work schedules, memorial approvals, dynamic Risk Assessment, chemical applications etc. 9. Deputise for supervisor as necessary e.g. to cover holidays or short term absence. 10. Supervise and undertake a comprehensive range of multi-skilled practical tasks associated with the daily maintenance of grounds, preparation and marking out all sports/playing surfaces using appropriate methods and equipment. In the absence of the Supervisor, order and quantify appropriate materials when required. 11. Ensure grass is cut to specified standards in both sports and non-sports locations. 12. Operate grounds maintenance machinery such as ride-on mowers, power tools, tractors and associated plant ensuring the safe use of resources/machinery necessary in performance of all work. Includes safe operation, daily/weekly/monthly operational checks and servicing and ensuring all vehicles are cleaned and maintained inside and outside. 13. Drive applicable Council vehicles including vans and lorries and other mechanical plant up to relevant C1+E licence. Complete and maintain daily records sheets relative to the operation of the vehicle. Ensure all vehicles are cleaned and maintained inside and outside on a daily basis. 14. Supervise general grounds tasks, including turf care, planting, shrub and tree pruning, removal of grass cuttings, leaves and litter etc. 15. Supervise the seeding, propagation, planting, mulching, tending and weeding of flower and shrub beds. 16. Supervise the use of, where appropriate, chemical weed control, complying with manufacturers’ instructions and COSHH regulations. 17. Supervise the maintenance of hard/soft landscaping, eg edging of paths and paved areas. 18. Oversee the erection, inspection, maintenance and dismantling of sports and play equipment. 19. Undertake construction labouring work and the safe operation of a range of assorted tools and equipment, including the erection and/or repair of fencing and path laying. 20. Responsible for ensuring that staff under their control safely use appropriate plant/machinery necessary in performance of all work. Includes safe operation, daily/weekly operational checks (oil/water) and ensuring same are kept clean and serviceable. 21. Cemetery duties including: ensuring correct location of grave (referring to maps and other records) setting out, excavating, re-opening, exhuming, digging (mechanical/hand), attend committals, backfill and aftercare (sowing/turfing/grass cutting) of graves. 22. As required, work flexibly with other works teams (outside of grounds maintenance) to ensure delivery of all Council services eg supporting delivery of Council events (including stewarding) and erection, inspection and minor repairs of festive lighting. 23. Support other agencies (in times of emergency) by eg filling, delivery and placing of sand bags in flooded areas or snow clearance from footpaths. 24. Cleaning, litter picking and general housekeeping duties. 25. Report all accidents and near misses which may occur and report all incidents of damage to Council property/equipment. 26. In circumstances when littering is observed during the course of their duties record details of the incident and pass the information to the Supervisor. 27. Carry out duties in all weather conditions unless it is felt health and safety is being compromised. GENERAL 28. By its nature the post will require flexible working to meet the needs of the service. This will also include attendance at meetings/training courses/tool box talks and any relevant working groups 29. Act in accordance with the Code of Conduct for local Government employees. 30. Comply with and actively promote the Council’s policies and procedures, including those relating to Fair employment, Equal Opportunities, and Health, Safety and Wellbeing. 31. Undertake the duties outlined above in a way which will enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of the Council. 32. Comply with and actively promote the appropriate standard of record keeping and information governance practices in conducting duties of the post. 33. Undertake any other duties as deemed appropriate to the achievement of the purpose and function of this post. 34. Undertake the specific duties outlined above if appropriate training is given. The list of duties/responsibilities must not be considered comprehensive nor exhaustive. They are simply a summary of the main duties/responsibilities that the post holder will be required to undertake. No Job Description can cover every issue that may arise within the post at various times and the post holder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with those in this Job Description. If the post holder has any form of disability, every effort will be made to supply all the necessary employment aids, equipment or adaptations to enable him/her to perform the full duties of the job. If, however, a certain task proves to be unachievable then job redesign will be given full consideration.
Assistant Buyer
Assistant Buyer – Fixed Term Contract Job Overview This role supports a team whose role is to procure everything needed to keep our organization running, from machines and spare parts, through to Laboratory and Office supplies. This role will report to the Indirect Category Manager. Main Activities/Tasks Contact: recruitment@norbrook.co.uk Norbrook Laboratories Limited employs a workforce with members of all sections of the community and is committed to appointing people purely on the basis of merit. In accordance with our equal opportunities policy, we would particularly like to welcome applicants from the Protestant Community.
Clinical Nurse Manager, Children's Disability Network Team
Childrens Disability Network Team 6 Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM1) Fixed Term Contract Part Time – 30 Hours per week (0.8 WTE) Clinical Nurse Manager 1 : The 8 -point salary scale for the post as of 01/08/2025: €57,208, €58,246, €59,709, €61,198, €62,678, €64,167, €65,826, €67,372 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. Note: Applicants will be shortlisting based on the information provided on the application form. Horizons is seeking to recruit highly motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (Fixed Term Contract) in paediatric services. The successful applicant will work within an interdisciplinary team as a member of Children’s Disability Network Team 6, East Central Cork. The successful applicant will be required to work in a progressive and dynamic environment supporting children/adults with an intellectual disability and to demonstrate ability and expertise in the Clinical Nurse Manager role. Requirements: The successful applicants will: Informal enquiries may be made to Caoimhe Dillon, Childrens Disability Network Manager, CDNT 6 on 086 061 7181. Completed application forms must be returned no later than Sunday 7th of June 2026. A panel may be formed for a 12 month period to fill any future temporary part time CNM1 posts that may arise across the Childrens Disability Network Teams across Horizons. The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply
