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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: 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: Tuesday 1st September 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. 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.
Student Placement, Building Control
** Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application ** We are delighted you are considering joining Newry Mourne and Down Council on a Student Placement for the 2026/2027 academic year. Job Summary To undertake a range of general activities within the allocated department to ensure the effective delivery of a range of services, both internal and external. Hours of work 36 hours per week. Duration of appointment Fixed term contract until 13th August 2027. Salary Scale 1b, NJC spinal point 3-4, £24,796- £25,185 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro-rata to hours worked). It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.
Environmental Health Officer
**Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application** Job Summary The postholder will have responsibility for contributing to the delivery of an effective Health and Well Being Service which is customer focused, innovative and value for money, through the assignment to any area of responsibility, within the Health and Well Being Department. The postholder will undertake inspections of commercial and domestic premises, investigate complaints and accidents, enforce relevant statutory provisions and provide advice and make recommendations to the public, commercial and government organisations. This will include ensuring the department complies with all statutory and legislative requirements, by adhering to these and working in accordance with good governance, best practice and health and safety requirements. Hours of work Post 1: 36 hours per week. Post 2: average 18.5 hours per week The post holder must be prepared to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays for which the appropriate payment will be made or time in lieu granted if relevant. Duration of Appointment Post 1: Permanent Post 2: Temporary - 2 year fixed term contract Work Pattern Post 1: Flexi 36 hours Monday to Friday. Post 2: Average 18.5 hours per week - Please refer to Environmental Health Officer - Job Specification Information. Location Post 1: Kilkeel Harbour, Kilkeel Post 2: Warrenpoint Port
