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Immediate Vacancy: Temporary Full Time Position Nature of the Post: The immediate vacancy is a maternity leave cover post. A panel for any further full time/part time temporary Guidance Counsellor positions that arise may be created. Qualifications, Experience and Personal Qualifies/Skills: Essential Qualifications: A primary degree and a Post Graduate Diploma in Careers Guidance or Careers Guidance and Counselling or a Masters of Education (Guidance) or a Master of Science in Counselling or equivalent post graduate qualification recognised by the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy or the Institute of Guidance Counsellors. Essential Experiences: ·Experience in adult/further education and training, teaching, employment service, youth work, community development or social science is essential. · Knowledge of learning, training and employment opportunities and the range of services/supports available to the client target groups is essential. ·Ability to liaise with and to establish good relationships with a wide range of clients, agencies and staff. ·Experience of delivering educational guidance to adults is desirable. ·Irish language skills are desirable; Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be required to work in the geographical areas of Galway and Roscommon. The post-holder will report to the Adult Guidance Coordinator/Counsellor/Senior Manager. ·To develop and deliver a programme of guidance provision to individuals and groups which supports the aims and objectives of the GRETB Adult Guidance and Information Service, under the direction of the Adult Guidance Coordinator/Counsellor or Chief Executive/Director of FET/AEO or Senior Manager. ·To establish effective links with relevant agencies from the statutory, voluntary and community sectors to exchange information, develop partnership working and support client progression. ·To contribute to the development and implementation of a quality and evaluation framework and to the strategic development of the Service. ·To participate in appropriate continuous professional development and training as agreed with Guidance Coordinator/Counsellor/ Senior Manager. Terms & Conditions of Employment: Salary As per Department of Education guidelines, new appointees who are entering this grade for the first time will start at the minimum point of the scale, however incremental credit may apply, if, immediately prior to appointment the appointee is already a service Civil or Public Servant. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. The salary is not subject to negotiation. New Entrants: €47,932 - €74,735 Non-New Entrants: €52,683 - €74,735 Hours of Attendance Guidance Counsellors should work for 35 hours per week. Attendance should be at such times as necessary for the delivery of the GRETB Adult Guidance and Information Service. Attendance outside of normal hours will be by prior agreement with the Adult Guidance Coordinator/CE/Director of FET/AEO of the ETB and will be offset against normal hours’ attendance. Annual Leave Guidance Counsellors shall have 35 days annual leave, excluding public holidays. Annual leave shall be taken in accordance with the needs of the GRETB Adult Guidance and Information Service and will be determined by Adult Guidance Coordinator/CE/Director of FET/AEO / Senior Manager of the ETB. How to Apply Completed application form must be submitted online by 12.00 noon, Tuesday, 8th July 2025.
Production Operator - Medical Device Manufacturing
Join Our Team at Hollister – Production Operators Wanted! 📍 Location: Ballina, Co. Mayo 🕒 Shifts: Continental Shift (2 x 12hr days, 2 x 12hr nights) or Weekend Nights (2 x 12hr nights) Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in a world-class medical device manufacturing environment? Hollister is currently hiring Production Operators to join our dynamic team in Ballina. If you have a background in manufacturing and a passion for quality, we want to hear from you! 🔧 What You’ll Do:
Community Facilitator
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES –WEST REGION POSTS: 4 X PERMANENT PART-TIME COMMUNITY FACILITATORS (Instructor/Supervisor grade) BOYLE ADULT SERVICES (Boyle, Ballaghaderreen, Frenchpark areas) Job ID: 81866 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 Community Facilitator roles are also available. Location: Boyle Adult Services (Boyle, Ballaghaderreen, Frenchpark 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 Boyle Adult services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: The Community Facilitator will be involved in the development and implementation of the educational, social, vocational, recreational and personal development goals for people supported in the service. The successful candidate will take a lead in the day to day coordination of the service and have responsibility to fill a key worker role for the people supported by the services. The successful candidate will work to get people supported involved in their local community developing active roles and increasing participation in their locality. Qualifications / Experience: Normal working hours are Monday – Friday. However weekend work may be required to meet the needs of the people we support or to achieve Personal Outcomes. Contracted hours of work are liable to change from 8am to 8pm over 7 days to meet the requirements of the programme. The Brothers of Charity Services 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. Starting and finishing times will be as notified to you by the Line Manager. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Remuneration: Department of Health Instructor / Supervisor salary scales as at 01/03/2025 apply: €35,081 x 12 increments - €50,864 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). 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 Community Facilitator appointments within the Boyle Adult Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Full Job Description attached I nformal enquiries for this post to Tommie Scanlon, Boyle Services Area Manager on 087 169 7954 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 13th July 2025 Interview date is scheduled for 6th August 2025. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
Store Manager
Store Manager – Lead the Way, Shape the Experience The Role : As Store Manager, you’ll do more than run a store — you’ll shape a team, build a culture, and grow your own career in a brand that’s growing too. Whether it’s multi-site management, training roles, or something new as we expand, there’s space for ambitious leaders to evolve. Why Join Us? · Autonomy to make your store your own · Career development into senior roles as we grow · Leadership training and networking opportunities · Be part of a brand that promotes from within and celebrates progress What We Offer: · Complimentary barista-made coffee on every shift · Employee discounts across all locations · Autonomy to make the store your own · A supportive leadership team and development opportunities · A dynamic and people-focused workplace This is a fixed-term contract to cover a period of maternity leave with the potential for long-term opportunities within Costa. Based in Mallow , right at the heart of the town. Free on-site parking available.
Animal Management Technician
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to join our animal management team here at Northern Regional College. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the college’s animal management courses at both NRC Magherafelt and Coleraine campuses. The role involves preparing practical sessions, supporting delivery of animal handling and theory sessions, maintaining animal welfare standards and caring for a range of small animals (e.g. rabbits, guinea pigs, small rodents, fish etc.). Please see the job specifications for more details. This is a temporary fixed term contract for 1 year with the possibility of extension. We are the main provider of further education across four of the 11 council areas in Northern Ireland. The College offers a comprehensive range of qualifications and apprenticeships, as well as providing a range of business services to support the business community. We provide students with a life-changing, supportive and innovative experience; equipping them with the skills to compete successfully in the global workplace and meet the needs of local industry and employers.
Social Care Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES –WEST REGION POSTS: 4 X PERMANENT PART-TIME SOCIAL CARE WORKERS STROKESTOWN ADULT SERVICES (Strokestown, Tulsk, Elphin and Ballinagare) Job ID: 81736 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. Location: Strokestown Adult Services (Strokestown, Tulsk, Elphin and Ballinagare 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 Strokestown Adult 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 individuals supported by the service. The Social Care Worker role is to support the person in all aspects of their life focusing on the individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Social Care Worker will assist and support people who use the service with development of their individual person centred plans and the achievement of associated outcomes, and critically, will support people who use the service 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. The successful candidate will provide leadership and supervision at a local level, ensuring the service delivered is person-centred. Qualifications: 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. The Brothers of Charity Services 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: 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 01/03/2025 apply: €39,951 x 11 increments - €55,049 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A long service increment €56,089 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 to Patricia Coleman, Area Manager 087 1447954 or Stephen Skelly, Service Coordinator on 087 0560474 Closing date for receipt of completed application form /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 9th July 2025 Interview date is scheduled for 21st July 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
Strategic Asset Manager
Responsible for the implementation and delivery of the Council’s Estates Strategy to ensure the Council’s assets are managed and safeguarded in accordance with legislative requirements, governance arrangements, policies, procedures and best practice. As Council’s Asset Management Champion, develop and lead on an Asset Management Plan, in accordance with the Council’s Estates Strategy, to manage and optimise the value derived from land and property assets. Responsible for the establishment of an Asset forum and the performance of the asset base and associated outcomes. Oversee the management of the Councils Asset Register. Oversee the Council’s land and property portfolio, including management of the Land and Property Team, and servicing the Land & Property Sub-Committee. PLEASE NOTE: Only application forms containing all the information which has been sought will be considered. The shortlisting panel will base shortlisting decisions on the information contained within the Essential Criteria narrative sections of the application form, however Desirable Criteria may be used. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide sufficient relevant information including dates in this section of the form for each criteria. A reserve list may be established in order to fill future permanent and temporary posts that may arise for another similar vacancy within the following 12 months. Should a similar post become available within this time period, the post may be offered to those candidates on the reserve list, in order of merit, without the requirement for a further interview. The post may be offered on a full-time, part-time, permanent, temporary or fixed-term basis.
Student Placement, Human Resources
**Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application** Job Summary To actively contribute to the delivery of a range of HR projects and objectives and provide a comprehensive business support service. Hours of Work 36 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 Fixed term contract for 50 weeks commencing 01 September 2025. Work Pattern Flexi 36 hours Monday to Friday. Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Location and transferability Based in either Council Offices, Monaghan Row, Newry or Downshire Civic Centre, Downpatrick, these posts will work across the Council District of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Whilst the current vacant post is based in either Downpatrick or Newry, suitable candidates who are placed on a reserve list may be offered a similar post in other Council locations. The post holder may be required to transfer to other locations in accordance with any requirements stated in the Job Description, any reviews of service delivery or other requirements as may arise from time to time. Any amendments made to work location will be implemented following appropriate consultation and provision of reasonable notice. Salary Scale 1b SCP 3-4 currently £24,027 - £24,404 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked).
Store Manager
Store Manager – Lead the Way, Shape the Experience The Role : As Store Manager, you’ll do more than run a store — you’ll shape a team, build a culture, and grow your own career in a brand that’s growing too. Whether it’s multi-site management, training roles, or something new as we expand, there’s space for ambitious leaders to evolve. Why Join Us? · Autonomy to make your store your own · Career development into senior roles as we grow · Leadership training and networking opportunities · Be part of a brand that promotes from within and celebrates progress What We Offer: · Complimentary barista-made coffee on every shift · Employee discounts across all locations · Autonomy to make the store your own · A supportive leadership team and development opportunities · A dynamic and people-focused workplace This is a fixed-term contract to cover a period of maternity leave with the potential for long-term opportunities within Costa. Based in Mallow , right at the heart of the town. Free on-site parking available.
