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KEY PURPOSE OF THE JOB To support the Digital and Innovation Officer in the delivery of a number of digital transformation projects across the Council. Apprenticeship schemes are a great opportunity to combine learning, training, and work experience. The post holder will be required to complete a Higher-Level Apprenticeship in Business Technology. As a member of the Innovation Unit, the post holder will be required to: • Work as part of a team, concentrating on IT and Digital Transformation projects and supporting the wider team in project activities. • Provide support for staff across Council sites requiring IT support with digital applications and digitally led projects. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Support teams in Lisburn Castlereagh City Council that are participating in a number of transformation projects, including: • Customer Experience Platform • Finance • Waste Operations – Digital Depot • New websites • Planning • Microsoft 365 rollout During your apprenticeship, you will have a minimum of two key areas of work, offering the opportunity to see the breadth of work being undertaken across Lisburn Castlereagh City Council. During this apprenticeship, you will develop a range of skills, such as: • Cyber Security • Process mapping and service design approaches • Making effective use of data • Presenting information in creative and engaging ways • Communication skills • Organisational skills • Agile project management • Website development • Structuring, extracting, and understanding data • Presenting information in creative and engaging ways Support the TPO team in the delivery of specific Digital and Innovation Strategy projects, including documenting sprint meetings and updating project plans. Support the TPO team and Project Managers in the management of data usage across Council digital systems. Liaise with Council Tech Leads and/or suppliers to help ensure the Council’s systems run smoothly. Develop a good understanding of the Council’s digital packages so that problems can be identified at an early stage and logged or resolved with suppliers to minimise disruption to service users. Help configure data contained within the Council’s corporate customer platform and support teams onboarding to the platform where necessary. This may include designing new e-forms and amending existing e-forms within the system. Support the internal communication mechanisms of the Digital and Innovation Strategy. General • Act in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Local Government employees. • Comply with and actively promote the Council’s policies and procedures as directed. • Comply with and actively promote the Council’s policies and procedures on all aspects of Equal Opportunities. • Comply with and actively promote the Council’s Health and Safety Policy and procedures. • Undertake duties in a manner that enhances and protects the reputation and public profile of the Council. • Carry out any other duties that may be allocated from time to time in accordance with the general nature of the post. Note The post holder should be aware that the responsibilities and functional areas of the post may be subject to change as a result of organisational change. The Council therefore reserves the right to change the duties of the post by adding to or amending the range of functional responsibilities. The post holder will be required to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation. Qualifications & Experience It is essential that applicants have a minimum of: Qualifications 1.1 Five GCSEs at Grade C or above, including English and Maths. 1.2 104 UCAS points achieved through the completion of A Levels, National Awards, Access courses, or other approved Level 3 qualifications. Knowledge 2.1 Working knowledge of Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office. Skills 3.1 Good communication and interpersonal skills. 3.2 Good problem-solving skills. 3.3 Ability to work on own initiative.
Groundsperson, Gardener, Greenkeeper, Gravedigger Apprentice
Job Title:Groundsperson, Gardener, Greenkeeper, Gravedigger Apprentice 1 x Post – Parks / Gardens / Green spaces 1 x post – Sports Turf / Greenkeeper Duration: Fixed term for 2 years or for the duration of the apprenticeship and subject to successful completion of apprenticeship and ring-fences process will be placed in a permanent post. Salary: Scale 1A Point 3 £12.85 per hour, £24,796 per annum Deliver better lives for all, whilst enhancing your career. These are the things we hold dear at Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council; respect, honesty, excellence, accountability, leadership & equality. We have an ambitious vision for our area. We want to create opportunities for strong, healthy communities, and business growth. Our success will create new opportunities for individuals, families & communities. Every role at LCCC contributes to this aim, and if appointed to this role you will be part of creating better lives for all. Apprenticeship schemes are a great opportunity to combine learning, training and work experience. The post holders will be required to complete either a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Horticulture (Sports Turf) or Level 2 Apprenticeship in Horticulture (Parks, Gardens and Green Spaces) subject to the specific post. The roles will primarily be based working in either LCCC’s sports pitches and golf courses or parks, gardens and cemeteries. The roles may also be required to support work in different locations. As a member of the Parks and Amenities Unit the post holder will be required to carry out a wide range of general maintenance and horticultural duties at various locations throughout the Council area, to include golf courses, public parks, cemeteries, sports facilities, playing fields, landscaped areas and open spaces Curious to learn more? Full details of the role are in the attached job description. Apply now and take the first step in your new career. The application form will only be available online. Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through the Council ITRENT Web Recruitment system therefore application forms in hard copy will not be available to candidates. However, the Council will consider any requests for an application to be made in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements where possible, for example access to a computer. The Council is committed to providing people with disabilities the opportunity to compete fairly for jobs. If you have any special needs or requirements with regard to any stage of the recruitment process please contact the HR&OD team at via email recruitment@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk or telephone 02892447236.
Human Resources And Organisation Development Apprentice
Job Title:Human Resources and Organisation Development Apprentice Duration: Fixed term for 2 years or for the duration of the apprenticeship and subject to successful completion of apprenticeship and ring-fences process will be placed in a permanent post. Salary: Scale 1A Point 3 £12.85 per hour, £24,796 per annum Deliver better lives for all, whilst enhancing your career. These are the things we hold dear at Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council; respect, honesty, excellence, accountability, leadership & equality. We have an ambitious vision for our area. We want to create opportunities for strong, healthy communities, and business growth. Our success will create new opportunities for individuals, families & communities. Every role at LCCC contributes to this aim, and if appointed to this role you will be part of creating better lives for all. Apprenticeship schemes are a great opportunity to combine learning, training and work experience. The post holder will be required to complete a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration. In addition to the provision of a full clerical and administrative service, the post-holder will contribute to the effective operation of the Human Resources and Organisation Development Unit by providing support within the unit. Curious to learn more? Full details of the role are in the attached job description. Apply now and take the first step in your new career. The application form will only be available online. Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through the Council ITRENT Web Recruitment system therefore application forms in hard copy will not be available to candidates. However, the Council will consider any requests for an application to be made in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements where possible, for example access to a computer. The Council is committed to providing people with disabilities the opportunity to compete fairly for jobs. If you have any special needs or requirements with regard to any stage of the recruitment process please contact the HR&OD team at via email recruitment@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk or telephone 02892447236.
I T Services Apprentice
Job Title: I.T. Services Apprentice - Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) Duration: Fixed term for 3 years or for the duration of the apprenticeship and subject to successful completion of apprenticeship and ring-fences process will be placed in a permanent post. Salary: Scale 4 SCP9 – 13, £14.13 - £15.06 per hour, £27,254 - £29,064 per annum Deliver better lives for all, whilst enhancing your career. These are the things we hold dear at Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council; respect, honesty, excellence, accountability, leadership & equality. We have an ambitious vision for our area. We want to create opportunities for strong, healthy communities, and business growth. Our success will create new opportunities for individuals, families & communities. Every role at LCCC contributes to this aim, and if appointed to this role you will be part of creating better lives for all. Apprenticeship schemes are a great opportunity to combine learning, training and work experience. The post holder will be required to complete a Higher-Level Apprenticeship in Cyber Security with Cloud and Networking Infrastructure. As a member of the I.T. Unit the post holder will be required to: Work as part of a team, concentrating on day-to-day helpdesk and hardware/software support duties. Provide support for the staff at Civic Centre, Leisure Centres, Community Centres, Elected Members and any other Council sites requiring I.T services. Curious to learn more? Full details of the role are in the attached job description. Apply now and take the first step in your new career. The application form will only be available online. Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through the Council ITRENT Web Recruitment system therefore application forms in hard copy will not be available to candidates. However, the Council will consider any requests for an application to be made in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements where possible, for example access to a computer. The Council is committed to providing people with disabilities the opportunity to compete fairly for jobs. If you have any special needs or requirements with regard to any stage of the recruitment process please contact the HR&OD team at via email recruitment@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk or telephone 02892447236.
Housing Support Worker
Housing Support Worker - Fixed Term Location: Remote work covering Newry area Salary: £24,533.6 per annum (£13.48 per hour) Contract: Permanent Work hours: 35 hours per week – Monday - Friday Please note we do not offer sponsorship for these roles. BCM Housing Support is a holistic floating support service helping older people, aged 55+, to remain independent and continue to live in their own homes for as long as safely possible. Service users are allocated a support worker who will work with them on a one- to-one basis to address housing issues. Your new role You will work independently with a caseload of service users, building a relationship of trust and respect to achieve the best outcomes for your service users. You will provide them with the best advice and support to help them remain living independently in their own home. You will regularly meet your service users face to face either at their own home or a neutral venue to provide this support. You will act as an advocate for the service user and link with external agencies to get the right help and support they need. What we can offer you Please see attached job description and specification for further details We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Care Worker, Local Walking Route
Bryson Care requires: Care Worker – Local Walking Routes (Ref:C/B/WED/062) Fixed Term Contract Up to £13.60 per hour Join our Team! Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment? If so, we invite you to become a valued member of our team as a Community Care Support Worker! In this rewarding role, you will have the opportunity to support individuals in their homes, enhancing their quality of life and promoting their independence. Location of Post East Belfast Essential Criteria Paid/unpaid experience in a caring role. NISCC registered/able to apply on appointment. Who are you? Open, honest and trustworthy Flexible approach to working hours Ability to work as part of a team Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Application: For more information, please contact us on (028) 9032 5835 or email: carebelfastrecruitment@brysongroup.org Application packs are downloadable from https://bryson.getgotjobs.co.uk/home where there is also the option to apply online. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is: Thursday 30th June 2026 at 12noon Please note, we reserve the right to close this role early. A satisfactory Access NI Enhanced / Standard disclosure or Garda Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment. Bryson adheres to Access NI Code of Practice available upon request
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.
Student Support Officer
JOB PURPOSE To undertake a key role in supporting students, including assisting in the planning, securing and monitoring of placements, assessment and recording of student progress, and pastoral care. Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesWork Placements and Competitions • Engage with employers to secure placements, virtual and non-virtual. Match learners with placements and develop industrial links through the establishment of partnerships and further placements. • Assess the compliance of the work placement with Health and Safety, Insurance cover and other relevant criteria, and ensure all relevant documentation, PPA, insurance, etc. is completed and securely retained. • Ensure that students are familiar with their responsibilities on work placement, including Health and Safety and Child Protection / the Protection of Vulnerable Adults, and complete all induction requirements. • Responsible for the creation and completion of E-ILP/EPTP and co-ordinate with the course team. • Visit students on a regular basis and complete appropriate reports and reviews to ensure that they are meeting the requirements of their course and completing relevant documentation. • Report on student progress at Case Conferences. • Provide mentoring support to students in preparation for competitions and assist in the organisation and administration of competitions. • Develop industrial links through the establishment of partnerships and further placements. Pastoral Care • Monitor the attendance of students in work placement and follow up where necessary, providing support and addressing any issues or problems arising. • Follow up by telephone or letter any students who have not been attending placement and action referrals as appropriate to Inspire, MACS Learning Support and other support agencies. • Support all students in their learning experience to maintain regular and consistent attendance, including addressing issues relating to physical or mental well-being, domestic or college-related concerns, and financial difficulties. • Implement College initiatives to improve student attendance, retention and performance levels. • Provide assistance and support to lecturers to increase the level of student progression. • Facilitate meetings with relevant stakeholders, including parents, DfE Careers, social workers, etc. • Undertake administration associated with student absences, student sickness, and the submission of internal and external returns, including processing of student withdrawals. Assessment • Carry out assessment for students as appropriate in accordance with awarding organisation body guidelines and SERC Quality policies and processes. • Provide regular oral and written feedback to Curriculum Teams and Heads/Deputy Heads of School on assessment progress. • Undertake continuous professional development as required to meet awarding body work-based assessment requirements. General • Provide support for recruitment and marketing initiatives, including Open Days, Parents' Evenings, enrolment rota and interviews as required. • Participate in and support induction programmes, including assisting with the collection and processing of exam certificates/results and issuing and recording protective clothing and equipment issued to students. • Utilise the capability of College Management Information Systems and ensure completion of all administrative requirements in line with College and DfE requirements. • Participate in the sharing of good practice. • Liaise closely with curriculum managers, course tutors and other relevant staff and attend regular course team meetings. • Assist the course team in the student disciplinary procedure. • Ensure that all documentation and authorisation procedures are adhered to. • Act as an ambassador for the College and promote SERC's range of industry training programmes to internal and external stakeholders. • Negotiate with employers on trainee transition from non-employed to employed status and process all relevant documentation in order to maximise funding. Conditions • Promote the College positively at all times. • Abide by all College procedures and ensure these are implemented in the area of responsibility. • Within the context of the post, ensure full compliance with College Health and Safety requirements. • Within the context of the post, ensure full compliance with College Equality requirements. • Any other duties deemed necessary to ensure the effective operation of the areas of responsibility. NOTES Role Scope This is a description of the job as it is at present constituted. The duties and responsibilities are intended to give a broad indication of the variety of tasks the post holder may be asked to undertake. It should be noted that a job description is not an exhaustive list of activities and staff may be asked to carry out duties commensurate with the grade of the post. The job description may also be amended to take account of changed circumstances, and staff will be consulted when this is necessary. It is the College's aim to reach agreement to reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible, the College reserves the right to insist on changes to a job description after consultation with the post holder. Equality In carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the post, it is expected that the post holder will do so in accordance with the College Ethos Equal Opportunities Policy and that, in doing so, the post holder will contribute to the discharge of Section 75 statutory duties and implementation of the College Equality Scheme. Safeguarding This is a post which is governed by The Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults (Northern Ireland) Order 2003. Before appointing anyone to this post, it is policy to ask for the relevant check to be carried out by Access NI. Smoking Policy The College operates a no smoking policy and all staff are expected to adhere to this. College Values In order to deliver its objectives, the College has developed the following set of values and all staff are expected to work within these: Supporting our community Empowering our community Respecting our community Caring for our community Additional Duties All staff at Deputy Head of School level and above (including staff on NJC Terms and Conditions, Band 6 and above) are required to participate in day, evening and holiday cover rotas as required. Health & Safety All staff are required to contribute to a healthy and safe working environment and to adhere to all Health and Safety regulations and College policies. Risk Management All staff have a responsibility for ensuring that risks are managed at College, team and individual level. This process will include the assessment and effective control of all acceptable risk situations. Budget Holders All Budget Holders will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of a balanced budget across their area of responsibility, including the delivery of any agreed cost improvement programmes. Training Staff will be expected to participate in staff training and development activities to update and enhance their own knowledge, skills and professional competence needed to fulfil the role effectively. Reserve List Please note that a reserve list may be created from this post from which further appointments may be made should the same or a similar post arise within twelve months of the interview date. Please note such posts may be based at any College Campus. Selection CriteriaEssential Assessment Criteria Hold a Level 4 qualification or equivalent. Hold GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above, or equivalent. A current driving licence and access to a car, or have access to a form of transport that will enable the post holder to fulfil the role in full. Experience of using the Microsoft Office suite, in particular Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams. An ability to communicate confidently and effectively with a range of stakeholders through various methods. Demonstrate ability to create and develop links and effective working relationships with stakeholders. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. Desirable Selection Criteria Hold a recognised Assessor Award (A1, D32, D33) or be willing to work towards it. Experience of organising work placements and liaising with employers. Experience of assessing students/trainees. Experience of working with and supporting apprentices, trainees, or students and/or experience of working on training and employment programmes. Experience of using a Management Information System to collate, update and extract data.
Nursery Assistant, Hrs
Fixed Term - Nursery Assistant Location : Puddleducks, Grosvenor House, 12 Glengall Street, Belfast, BT12 5AD Salary: £27,289.6 per annum (£13.12 per hour, SP 20) Contract: Fixed Term until 03 May 2027 Working hours : 40 hours per week Puddleducks is part of Belfast Central Mission, providing award winning care and learning for up to 70 children across four playrooms. At Puddleducks, we recognise the importance of emotional wellbeing in early years and our aim is to maximise children’s individual potential and build essential life skills from an early age in a stimulating and caring environment. Your New Role You'll work in a team to provide high quality care and a stimulating and varied program of age-appropriate learning opportunities and activities for the children in your room in line with the Puddleducks approach. What we need from you Please see attached job description and specification for further details. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Operations Intern
Operations Intern – Kearneysville (Job Ref: 26I/OPIN) Randox are a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology, and food security. Our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Our global success is a result of our pioneering products, the commitment and skill of our workforce, which continues to grow. We have an opportunity for a full time Operations Intern at our HQ in Kearneysville, West Virginia. Location: Randox Laboratories, 515 Industrial Blvd, Kearneysville, WV 25430, United States. Contract Offered: Full time (40 hours per week), Initially a 6 month fixed term contract with a view to permanecy. Working Hours / Shifts: Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.00pm What does this role involve? Duties & Responsibilities: How do I apply? Click Apply on the site of this advertisement. You will then submit your CV to Randox for review (quick and easy process). This advert may be open for as long as 30 days, although we may close the advert early, if we receive sufficient applicants.
