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The Role A Probation Assistant (Executive Officer) is a new role in the Probation Service. Working as part of a team, a Probation Assistant’s role is to support in the supervision and management of offenders and in interagency work at an appropriate level. A Probation Assistant may be assigned to duties in any of the following areas: Courts and Community, Prisons/Places of Detention, Young Persons‟ Probation or other particular assignments that may arise in the Service. A Probation Assistant can anticipate changes in assignment from time to time during their careers with the Service. The areas of current strategic priority for the Probation Service that are likely to impact on the work of a Probation Assistant include: · Ensuring community sanctions remain a viable and relevant disposal for the court; · Expanding the range of community sanctions and approaches to offender rehabilitation available to the Courts, the Department of Justice and other relevant authorities; · Developing new ways of working with our criminal justice partners, including greater integration of work practices in the management of offenders; · Developing a more victim sensitive approach in our work with offenders as well as further developing restorative justice interventions and services to victims; · Engaging with the community in promoting and delivering community sanctions. In order for Probation Assistants to be effective in their role, candidates need to be: · interested in public affairs and committed to the concept of public service; · capable of planning and organising people and resources to meet goals, targets and objectives; · understanding and sensitive in dealing with others, and persuasive when communicating in general; · interested in making sure all tasks are completed to a very high standard; · willing to share ideas and information with people, with the purpose of achieving a particular result; · interested in working as part of a team; · capable of presenting written material in a clear, concise, comprehensive and convincing manner; · fully committed to achieving quality results; · capable of using initiative as and when appropriate; Specific Responsibilities of the Probation Assistant Role: • Assisting Probation Teams in managing the supervision of offenders on Community Service Orders • Assisting Probation Teams in monitoring low risk offenders • Assisting Probation Officers in the co-ordination of Programme Delivery • Assisting Probation Teams in attending and carrying out Court duties. Training The Probation Service is committed to providing on-going training and development opportunities for all its staff. There is a dedicated staff training and development section within the Probation Service which provides induction training to all new staff. It also offers on-going skills and knowledge training in specific areas relevant to the core work of the Probation Service. Locations of Posts: Vacancies will arise nationwide across the Probation Service . If you are successful in this competition you will be placed on a panel in order of merit from which vacancies across the country will be filled. Candidates should be aware that requirements in relation to working on site at their place of work will be in line with the Probation Service Blended Working Policy.( All Probation Assistants are required to attend their place of work on, at least three days per week to be agreed with their line manager. Additional in person attendance may be also required depending on the business need). QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEEssential Candidates must , on or before 24th February 2026 (i) have obtained in the Leaving Certificate Examination a minimum of grade D at Ordinary (or Pass) level in Mathematics and Irish or English, having obtained a minimum of Grade C in at least five subjects at Higher (or Honours) level papers; or (ii) hold a qualification, that in the opinion of the Probation Service, is of a standard in terms of both level and volume of learning that is of at least an equivalent or higher standard to the Leaving Certificate (this will only be determined during the selection process or if a candidate comes under consideration for a position); or (iii) have passed the first-year examination of a course leading to a recognised degree; or (iv) be serving as a Civil Servant with not less than two years-service. Temporary officers and officers serving in an acting capacity in the eligible grades may compete in the competition provided they fulfil the eligibility requirements set out And Demonstrate the competencies set out in Appendix I Desirable Criteria · A recognised third level qualification relevant to the area e.g., Bachelor of Social Science Degree,Applied Social Care, Social Care, Applied Social Studies, Social Care Practice. Psychology or Criminology. · Experience of working with offenders/other marginalized groups · Court Room Experience · Experience of working with victims and related issues · Experience of offending behaviour programmes · Experience of working in addiction treatment settings It is the responsibility of applicants to ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria. Eligibility may not be confirmed until an applicant comes under consideration for assignment. An invitation to an interview does not constitute acceptance of eligibility. Eligibility to compete and certain restrictions on eligibility Citizenship Requirements Eligible Candidates must: 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 or a Stamp 5 permission; To qualify candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer. Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform letter dated 28th June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1st June 2012, a Collective Agreement which had been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Public Services Committee of the ICTU in relation to ex-gratia Redundancy Payments to Public Servants. It is a condition of the Collective Agreement that persons availing of the agreement will not be eligible for re-employment in the Public Service by any Public Service body (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 – 2011) for a period of 2 years from termination of the employment. People who availed of this scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility) Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER): It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are not eligible to apply for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010): The Department of Health Circular 7/2010 dated 1 November 2010 introduced a Targeted Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) Scheme and Voluntary Redundancy Schemes (VRS). It is a condition of the VER scheme that persons availing of the scheme will not be eligible for re- employment in the public health sector or in the wider Public Service or in a body wholly or mainly funded from public moneys. The same prohibition on re-employment applies under the VRS, except that the prohibition is for a period of 7 years. People who availed of the VER scheme are not eligible to compete in this competition . People who availed of the VRS scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility). Department of Environment, Community & Local Government (Circular Letter LG(P)06/2013 ) The Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Circular Letter LG(P) 06/2013 introduced a Voluntary Redundancy Scheme for Local Authorities. In accordance with the terms of the Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants dated 28 June 2012 as detailed above, it is a specific condition of that VER Scheme that persons will not be eligible for re-employment in any Public Service body [as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 – 2011 and the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012] for a period of 2 years from their date of departure under this Scheme. These conditions also apply in the case of engagement/employment on a contract for service basis (either as a contractor or as an employee of a contractor). Declaration: Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a Public Service scheme of incentivised early retirement. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment. Employer of Choice As an Employer of Choice the Civil Service has many flexible and family friendly policies e.g. Worksharing, Shorter Working Year, Remote Working (operated on a ‘blended’ basis) etc. All elective policies can be applied for in accordance with the relevant statutory provisions and are subject to the business needs of the organisation. The Civil Service also operates a Mobility scheme for all general service grades. This scheme provides staff with career opportunities to learn and partake in diverse roles across a range of Civil Service organisations and geographical locations. Principal Conditions Of ServiceGeneral The appointment is to a permanent post in the Civil Service and is subject to the Civil Service Regulations Acts 1956 to 2005, the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and any other Act for the time being in force relating to the Civil Service. Pay The Probation Assistant salary scale (rates effective from 1st February 2026) for the position is as follows: €38,419 €40,360 €41,456 €43,594 €45,510 €47,364 €49,211 €51,024 €52,890 €54,749 €56,722 €58,044 €59,928 LSI1 €62,601 LSI2 Personal Pension Contribution (PPC) 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. Long service increments may be payable after 3(LSI1) and 6(LSI2) years satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. Important Note Entry will be at the minimum of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if you are a currently serving civil or public servant. In accordance with Circular 21/20024 agreement on incremental credit for previous service at Clerical Officer, Executive Officer or equivalent grades may apply. Subject to satisfactory performance increments may be payable in line will current Government Policy. You will agree that any overpayment of salary, allowances, or expenses will be repaid by you in accordance with Circular 07/2018: Recovery of Salary, Allowances, and Expenses Overpayments made to Staff Members/Former Staff Members/Pensioners. Tenure and Probation The appointment is to a permanent position on a probationary contract in the Civil Service. The probationary contract will be for a period of one year from the date specified on the contract. During the period of your probationary contract, your performance will be subject to review by your supervisor(s) to determine whether you: (i) Have performed in a satisfactory manner, (ii) Have been satisfactory in general conduct, and (iii) Are suitable from the point of view of health with particular regard to sick leave. Prior to the completion of the probationary contract a decision will be made as to whether or not you will be retained pursuant to Section 5A(2) Civil Service Regulation Acts 1956 – 2005 . This decision will be based on your performance assessed against the criteria set out in (i) to (iii) above. The detail of the probationary process will be explained to you by the Department of Justice and you will be given a copy of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform’s guidelines on probation. In the following circumstances your contract may be extended and your probation period suspended. · The probationary period stands suspended when an employee is absent due to Maternity or Adoptive Leave. · In relation to an employee absent on Parental Leave or Carers Leave, the employer may require probation to be suspended if the absence is not considered to be consistent with the continuation of the probation and · Any other statutory provision providing that probation shall - (i) stand suspended during an employee’s absence from work, and (ii) be completed by the employee on the employees return from work after such absence. Where probation is suspended the employer should notify the employee of the circumstances relating to the suspension. All appointees will serve a one-year probationary period. If an appointee who fails to satisfy the conditions of probation has been a serving civil servant immediately prior to their appointment from this competition, the issue of reversion will normally arise. In the event of reversion, an officer will return to a vacancy in their former grade in their former Department. Headquarters The Probation Service is a national service with offices in over 30 locations around the country. The Probation Service also has offices in each of the Prisons and Places of Detention located throughout the country. Probation Assistants may be required to serve in any part of the state, both in a community and custodial setting. An Assistant’s headquarters will be such as may be designated from time to time by the Head of Service. Probation Assistants may be required to travel in the course of their official duties. When absent from home and headquarters on duty, appropriate travelling expenses and subsistence allowances will be paid subject to the normal Civil Service regulations. Hours of attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 41 hours and 15 minutes gross or 35 hours net per week. Where extra attendance is necessary, overtime payments or time off in lieu will be allowed in accordance with the Civil Service overtime regulations. Annual Leave The Annual leave allowance for the positions of Probation Assistant is 23 days rising to 24 days after 5 years’ service, 25 days after 10 years’ service, 26 days after 12 years’ service and 27 days after 14 years’ service This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave in the civil service, is based on a five day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. Sick Leave Pay during properly certified sick absence, provided there is no evidence of permanent disability for service in accordance with the provisions of the sick leave circulars. Officers paying Class A rate of PRSI will be required to sign a mandate authorising the Department of Social Protection to pay any benefits due under the Social Welfare Acts direct to the employing Office/Department. Payment during illness will be subject to the officer making the necessary claims for social insurance benefit to the Department of Social Protection within the required time limits. Superannuation and Retirement The successful candidate will be offered the appropriate superannuation terms and conditions as prevailing in the Civil Service at the time of being offered an appointment. In general, an appointee who has never worked in the Public Service will be offered appointment based on membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (“Single Scheme”). Full details of the Scheme are at www.singlepensionscheme.gov.ie Where the appointee has worked in a pensionable (non-Single Scheme terms) public service job in the 26 weeks prior to appointment or is currently on a career break or special leave with/without pay different terms may apply. The pension entitlement of such appointees will be established in the context of their public service employment history. Key provisions attaching to membership of the Single Scheme are as follows: Pension Abatement If the appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and is in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during his/her re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position. However, if the appointee was previously employed in the Civil or Public Service and awarded a pension under voluntary early retirement arrangements (other than the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement (ISER), the Department of Health Circular 7/2010 VER/VRS or the Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Circular letter LG(P) 06/2013, any of which renders a person ineligible for the competition)the entitlement to that pension will cease with effect from the date of reappointment. Special arrangements may, however be made for the reckoning of previous service given by the appointee for the purpose of any future superannuation award for which the appointee may be eligible. Department of Education and Skills Early Retirement Scheme for Teachers Circular 102/2007 The Department of Education and Skills introduced an Early Retirement Scheme for Teachers. It is a condition of the Early Retirement Scheme that with the exception of the situations set out in paragraphs 10.2 and 10.3 of the relevant circular documentation, and with those exceptions only, if a teacher accepts early retirement under Strands 1, 2 or 3 of this scheme and is subsequently employed in any capacity in any area of the public sector, payment of pension to that person under the scheme will immediately cease. Pension payments will, however, be resumed on the ceasing of such employment or on the person's 60th birthday, whichever is the later, but on resumption, the pension will be based on the person's actual reckonable service as a teacher (i.e. the added years previously granted will not be taken into account in the calculation of the pension payment).
Cleaning Operative
Mount Charles Group are one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Cleaning Operative to join our team based at Friends School, Lisburn. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview. Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex-offenders, a copy of which can be provided upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group. Please note, the successful applicant's offer is subject to the Access NI (Enhanced) check prior to commencement of role. The Access NI Code of Practice is available upon request. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE
Monitoring, Evaluation And Research, Student Placement
This is an excellent opportunity to put classroom learning into practice and undertake meaningful work that directly impacts the lives of our citizens. As a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research Student, you will assist in monitoring and evaluating the PEACEPLUS Programme. This will include assisting with monitoring, evaluation, and research, including data collection and analysis and effectively presenting and disseminating data and research findings. KEY FUNCTIONS:
Information Governance, Student Placement
The Special EU Programmes Body are delighted to be offering the opportunity for a university student with an interest in governance and information management to join our team for a period of up to 51 weeks. The successful student will provide effective Information Governance (IG) support service to the Information Services Team and to all SEUPB staff across our 3 office locations. This role will assist where possible with the implementation of SEUPB’s Information Governance Framework. As part of this role, you will learn about the importance of GDPR compliance, and SEUPB’s compliance requirements regarding both UK and EU regulations. You will assist the team with both internal and external information queries, requests and responses including Assembly Questions, Parliamentary Questions, Freedom of Information requests and Subject Access Requests. You will help foster an excellent information and records management culture within the organisation, using the associated systems and processes and founded on the ethos of privacy by design. KEY FUNCTIONS: • IG Support to other teams within SEUPB – become a first line support the team. • IG awareness and compliance – obtain an awareness of policies and procedures within SEUPB regarding information handling, data protection and privacy, to ensure compliance with both UK and EU legislation. • Assist with the implementation of a training programme to improve uptake of SEUPB Records Management Systems. • Assist with awareness training for staff so colleagues understand their particular responsibilities relating to IG. • Assist IG Team with collection, maintenance, and disposal of information in accordance with policies and procedures. • Assist with review and updating of relevant policies, processes, and procedures where appropriate. • Assist with drafting data protection documentation and providing support to other teams within SEUPB in its completion. • Assist with review and management of responses to Data Protection Questionnaire completed by prospective SEUPB suppliers. • Assist where possible with any maintenance of SEUPB’s ISO 27001 policy implementation, processes and controls. • Information Governance research duties.
Finance, Student Placement
JOB SUMMARY: As a Finance Student, you will be involved in assisting one of two finance teams in SEUPB. On the Corporate Finance team, you will be assisting in its daily finance function, gaining an insight into financial procedures, reporting and accounting of a multimillion-pound organisation, the role will include research and input into financial strategy such as treasury management and Prudential Code for SEUPB. In the Accounting Function team, you will be focusing on key tasks associated with the EU Programme, PEACEPLUS, such as processing payments, reporting on project expenditure, and managing financial data. KEY FUNCTIONS: Systems Maintenance and Administration. Finance Operational duties. Performance of Accounting Function for the PEACEPLUS EU Programmes. Financial Reporting. Account Reconciliations. Finance Research: Market research regarding Treasury Management. Assist with implementation of Prudential Code. Data cleanse, testing and reconciliation of new accounting system. *Please refer to the Finance Student Placement Candidate Booklet for further information on this role.
ICT, Student Placement
The Special EU Programmes Body are delighted to be offering the opportunity for a university student to join our IT team for a placement of up to 51 weeks. To provide effective IT support to SEUPB staff across all three office locations. Responsibilities include assisting with the maintenance and updating of IT systems, resolving day to day technical issues and ensuring security and integrity of all IT systems. The role also involves cross team collaboration on IT related projects. Support the IT Systems Officers and IT Manager by providing advice on the procurement of IT goods and external services when required. KEY FUNCTIONS: • IT Helpdesk Support to SEUPB users. • IT Systems Maintenance and Administration. • IT Systems Security/Cyber Security. • IT Operational duties. • IT Research. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assist with management of desktop PCs, laptops, peripherals, and communications systems hardware support including problem solving hardware issues, third party warranty management. • Assist with desktop software support including operating systems, desktop applications, management, and license tracking, etc. • Administration of MFA authentication on M365 and devices. • Log tickets regarding IT systems/services via a ticketing helpdesk system. • Operationally ensure system backups are completed successfully. • Operationally check Security Incident Event Management (SIEM) logs/activity. • Assist with the maintenance and support of existing IT hardware and software. • Assist with maintenance of all IT networks and electronic communication systems. • Assistance with physical server hardware setup and support including problems solving server hardware issues. • Assist with the setup, administration, and management of the Hyper-V Virtual Server farm. • Assist with maintaining a Cisco ICT network infrastructure, and third-party warranty management etc. • Assist with back-end systems administration for a variety of services including OpenText Content Manager, Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Cluster, MYSQL, Microsoft Exchange Online, Active Directory User Accounts, MS Defender XDR, Software Updates, Security Management, and Network Management including VPN, Software installation, Print Management. SUMMARY OF JOB: • Assist with daily ICT housekeeping duties to maintain the efficiency of the Systems. *Provide system and other technical documentation in a complete, clear and concise manner, as needed. • Provide administration and support for other in-house databases. • Assist with ongoing maintenance and content management of SEUPB website. • Work with the IT Team to update/refresh IT policies and procedures. • Work with external IT Service Providers and Suppliers on an ad-hoc basis. • Compliance with all organisational policies and procedures including the IT Network, Internet & Email policy and Health & Safety Policies. • Support any user requirements capture and analysis as needed by SEUPB. • Ad hoc duties as required by the Body.
Joint Secretariat, Student Placement
JOB SUMMARY: This is an excellent opportunity to put classroom learning into practice and undertake meaningful work that directly impacts the lives of our citizens. As a Joint Secretariat Programme Assistant student, you will take an active part in the assessment of applicants and the maintenance and implementation requirements of projects selected or to take part in the PEACEPLUS Programme. KEY FUNCTIONS:
Human Resources, Student Placement
SUMMARY OF JOB: The Special EU Programmes Body are delighted to be offering the opportunity for a university student with an interest in people and HR to join our team for a placement of up to 51 weeks. The individual will directly support the HR Manager and HR Officers in a wide range of activities including day-to-day processes and strategic projects. KEY FUNCTIONS:
Wheel Preparation Operative
Can you demonstrate a high level of skill? Can you work in a busy environment with varied tasks? The ideal person will have/be: Experience of motor vehicles is preferential but not essential. Confident in working with alloy wheels and producing a high calibre of workmanship. High organisational and interpersonal skills to compliment a busy workshop environment. Demonstrate a high level of skill in wheel repairs and ability to advise on appropriate repairs. Ability to integrate into a valued team within a busy environment with varied tasks. Full, valid driving licence (aged 21+ for insurance purposes). If you think you can demonstrate these skills we want to hear from you. If successful we can offer outstanding career opportunities. Key Responsibilities The following responsibilities are core to the effective performance of all alloy wheel Technicians working at Agnew Repair Centre. Accuracy of work is a priority to maintain quality and safety standards in all aspects. We may require additional specific activities and, where so, these will be identified separately. To carry out work provided competently and within the times laid down per unit. The removal & refitting of wheels from vehicles on a rota basis as part of the team. Preparation of Alloy Wheels for refurbishment. Competent use of wheel prep machinery: Blaster Sanding Strip Tanks Competent use of Tyre breakers, Wheel Balancers and other facility machinery. To ensure safety checks and data sheets are completed daily and accurately. To attend training courses as directed, and to use the PPE provided to adhere to H&S requirements. Key Responsibilities Continued To maintain the workplace in a clean and safe condition. To advise the Bodyshop Controller of any issues relating to safety or failure. Prepared to work overtime during periods of high volume to meet customer orders. To ensure vehicles in our care receive the due care and attention that is synonymous to our Group. To make full use of specialised equipment to maximise throughput. Refit tyre pressure sensors, balance wheels, torque wheel studs and set tyre pressures. To ensure displaced Alloy wheels are handled with care and stored in defined areas. The successful applicant will be joining our hugely successful alloy wheel refurbishment team. We represent many top marques within the motor industry and our core function is to carry out alloy wheel repairs efficiently and to the highest of standards. The role includes preparation of wheels, chemical stripping, a full diamond cutting process, powder coating/wet painting alloys, tyre removal and re-fitting, wheel balancing and maintaining the specialist equipment to ensure optimum efficiency.
Teacher Of Technology And Design
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