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We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Maintenance Officer to join our Facilities and Transport department. The role involves ensuring the buildings, grounds, equipment and environments of the organisation are maintained to a high standard. The successful candidate will promote the safety, comfort and wellbeing of all service users, staff and visitors across Kare’s growing portfolio of currently 28 residential units, 13 local service centres, administrative office buildings and our equestrian centre across locations in Kildare, Wicklow and Offaly. The successful candidate will report to the Facilities Officer and work alongside their colleagues in the Facilities and Transport team and other departments within the organisation. This role is ideal for a highly flexible candidate with a good all-round knowledge of Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical and preventative maintenance repairs. Duties & Responsibilities
Permanent Lifeguard/Instructor
Clare County Council/ Comhairle Contae an Chláir is the authority responsible for Local Government in County Clare. The corporate headquarters are located at Áras Contae an Chláir, New Road, Ennis and there are four Municipal Districts (Ennis, Shannon, Killaloe, and West Clare) which are supported through area offices in Ennis, Scarriff, Shannon, Ennistymon and Kilrush. There are 28 elected members, approximately 990 staff and an annual operating budget of €204 million in 2026. Clare County Council provides a diverse range of services across a large geographic area. Key services areas include planning, Local Enterprise Office, rural and community development, transportation, motor tax, water, environment, emergency services along with housing activation & delivery, libraries, and sports & amenities, property management, derelict sites, and vacant homes. These operations are supported by internal services which include ICT & Digital Services, Corporate Services & Governance, Finance and People and Culture functions. There is a diverse demographic across urban and rural communities with tourism bringing seasonal changes in population and activity in the county. The Shannon estuary, Shannon Airport, industrial zones, and geographic location between larger urban areas, coupled with the unique landscape and heritage add to the diversity of activity in the County. Local democracy is strengthened through the Municipal Districts and changes in legislation and regulation have placed greater emphasis on the role of the Local Authority in driving economic activity, ensuring accountability, accessibility and innovation while placing the customer and the community to the fore of service delivery. Clare County Council is currently inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the above competition. Clare County Council will, following the interview process, form a panel for the post of Lifeguard Instructor from which future relevant vacancies may be filled subject to sanction approval from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Positions will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. This panel will exist for 12 months and may be extended for a further period of 6-12 months at the discretion of the Chief Executive. The Active Ennis Leisure Complex is a complete indoor health and fitness arena with white flag accreditation, providing pool and gym-based activities for all individuals and clubs in Ennis and further afield. Active Ennis Leisure Complex has for many years had a great association with water safety and with the Lifeguard Service in particular. Many of the lifeguards who have guarded the beaches of Clare over the years availed of their early training in the pool. Active Ennis Leisure Complex is widely recognised as the centre of excellence for swim lessons in Clare. Our team of instructors has vast experience teaching adults and children at all levels from beginner to competitive swimmer. The principal duty of the Lifeguard Instructor shall be to safeguard the users of the pool by maintaining a constant observation of all swimmers while on duty. The successful candidate will also be tasked to work across other streams of activities provided within the Complex for example, teaching swimming classes, lifesaving lessons, aquafit classes, running camps, allowing the candidate to develop their career potential. Training will be provided. Desirable Skills Essential Criteria 1. Character Each candidate must be of good character. 2.Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3 . Education, Training, Experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (a) Hold a National Pool Lifeguard Award Level 2 from Water Safety Ireland. Valid original certificate will be required to be presented prior to employment. OR (b) Applicants who hold a lifeguard qualification from another recognised body can apply; however, if successful, they must complete and pass the National Pool Lifeguard Award Level 2 course from Water Safety Ireland before commencing employment. This course will be provided by Clare County council. (c) Hold a Full Swim Teacher Award/Qualification from Water Safety Ireland or equivalent. OR (d) Hold an Assistant Swim Teacher Award from Water Safety Ireland or Swim Ireland. Successful applicants must obtain a full Swim Teacher Award from Water Safety Ireland within their one-year probationary period. (e) A current Certificate in Occupational First Aid, or the ability to obtain this certification prior to commencement of employment. (f) Have a good standard of education to enable them to carry out their duties efficiently. Failure to input and upload proof of essential criteria in your application form will deem you ineligible for this competition. The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circular. Where the appointee has been serving elsewhere in the public service in an analogous grade and pay-scale and will be moving without break to another part of the public sector at an analogous grade, the appointment may be made at the appointee’s current point of scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Starting pay for new entrants to the sector will be at the minimum of the scale. The current salary scale applicable to the post (February 2026): €794.06 - €815.62 per week The post-holder may be required to work a 39 hour week, and will be required to work evenings and weekends as part of their normal working week. The post-holder may be required to work Sunday as part of your employment contract and in accordance with Section 14(1) of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 the fact of you having to work on that day has been taken into account in the determination of your pay. Payment for working a public holiday will be in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and as determined by Clare County Council. A roster may be in operation as determined by the Line Manager
Exercise Referral Programme Co-ordinator
** Please read Recruitment Pack before completing your application form ** Reserve List Whilst the Council are recruiting for a permanent Exercise Referral Programme Co-ordinator, please note that a reserve list will be compiled for future permanent, temporary, full time and part time posts for Exercise Referral Programme Co-ordinator positions across the Council District for a period of 12 months. Main Purpose of Post / Job: To initiate, manage, co-ordinate, develop, and monitor the effective provision of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s - Exercise Physical Activity Referral Programme. This will include the planning and instruction of programmes of physical activity for referred clients with relevant health needs, such as, but not exclusively those people with Coronary Heart Disease / Phase IV provision and obesity problems. Duration of Appointment: Permanent Salary: Scale 6, SCP 20-24, currently £32,597 - £35,412 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked), (plus 15.5% employer pension contribution**) ** From 01 April 2026. It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point. Hours of Work: 36 hours per week Work Pattern: Monday – Tuesday: 9am – 5pm Wednesday – Friday: 9am – 4.30pm Note: Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice.
Leisure Attendant
** Please read Recruitment Pack before completing your application form ** Reserve List /Similar Vacancies Whilst the Council are recruiting for a permanent Leisure Attendant (Dry) within Community Services section, please note that from this recruitment exercise a reserve list will be compiled for: Main Purpose of post / Job:- To form part of a trained team of frontline staff who will provide attendant support to the public and staff to ensure a safe and user friendly environment.To deliver a high quality service in a professional manner in accordance with Leisure Services policies and procedures, including a nationally accredited quality scheme. Duration of Appointment: Permanent Salary:- Leisure Attendant (Dry) (Community Services)* Scale 2, NJC spinal point 5 - 6, £25,583- £25,989 plus 10% shift allowance. I(it is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point plus 15.5% employer pension contribution** *Taking into account the temporary additional duties (see candiate information pack) the post will be paid at Scale 3, SCP 7-8, currently £26,403 - £26,824 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked), until such a time when the additional duties and responsibilities are no longer required to be carried out, at which point the post will revert to Scale 2. ** From 01 April 2026 Hours of Work: 36 hours per week Work Pattern:- Detailed in Candidate Pack
Health and Safety Officer
Role Description: Corlann provides a wide range of services to people with an intellectual disability and to their families in Galway and Roscommon. This position is within the Health & Safety Department West Region. The Health & Safety Officer, as a member of the Health & Safety team, is a role designed to provide Health and Safety support to Corlann within County Roscommon Services, with a dual focus for the health and safety of employees of Corlann and for the people supported by Corlann. Reporting To: Health and Safety Manager West Region Qualifications/Experience: · The successful candidate must hold a Level 8 degree in Occupational Health and Safety. · The successful candidate must have minimum of 3 years’ experience in Health and Safety in an organisation. · Experience working in Healthcare/ Intellectual Disability setting is desirable. · A full clean Driving Licence (Class B) and use of own car is an essential requirement. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate the following skills: · Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post.· Excellent communication, administration and organisational skills with accuracy and good attention to detail. · Ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality, to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms and co-operate in a team environment. · A high level of flexibility, willingness and an ability to develop new approaches to our work whilst meeting the changing needs of our service. · Capability to apply technical knowledge and experience to Health and Safety principles and demonstrate a good understanding of Health & Safety systems and legislation. · Ability to produce results, prioritise objectives and schedule work to make best use of time/resources. · Competence in MS Applications and Electronic Information systems. Working Hours: 35 hours per week based on a 5 day duty roster. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8am and 8pm to meet the requirements of the service. The Corlann 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: 30 days per annum. Remuneration: Department of Health Grade VI (Clerical) salary scale (01/08/2025) - €57,325 to €70,034 gross per annum. The reference salary applying to the grade ranges from a minimum of €57,325 to a maximum of €65,363 gross basic per annum. After three years on the maximum point, a Long Service Increment applies bringing the annual salary to €67,695 gross basic per annum. After a further three years another Long Service Increment applies bring the annual salary to the maximum of €70,034 gross per annum. Tenure: This post is permanent, full-time and pensionable. Location/Travel Base: Based in Corlann Offices, Lanesborough Street, Roscommon Town, County Roscommon with the requirement of travel to services to meet requirements of job description Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probationary period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. JOB DESCRIPTION Specific Conditions · Candidate should have a positive attitude towards working with persons with intellectual disability and are required to establish and maintain relationships with adults with disabilities that are based on respect and equality and that promote the independence of the individual. · Candidate should treat each person with intellectual disability as an individual and at all times acknowledge and respect the rights and personal dignity of the person with intellectual disability. Main duties and functions: · To work as part of the Health & Safety Team in preparing health and safety strategies and policies for Corlann including safety statements risk assessments and related protocols that health and safety legislation require in Corlann. · Support services by carrying out inspections /audits to ensure such strategies and policies are being properly implemented. · To assist co-ordination of Corlann’s Health and Safety program’s and train employees on health and safety systems used within the organisation · To liaise with the Building and Facilities Manager related to fire safety for services · To support with the organisations risk management policy, complete risk assessments and advice and support on training programs on risk management systems and related policies. · To respond to employees’ safety concerns · To liaise as appropriate with relevant external bodies and regulating agencies; · To ensure that incidents are managed in compliance with the organisations policies and procedures investigating accidents and producing subsequent reports and recommendations; · Assist where required on the implementation of the organisations contractor’s safety management system. · To promote best practice in infection & prevention control practices in services in the region. · Ensure confidentiality is maintained in all matters concerning people supported by Corlann, including the safe storage of reports and records. · Avail of all training and development opportunities that enhance this position. · Promote dignity at work and show respect to individuals, colleagues and stakeholders in the course of duty. · Adhere to all the Corlann policies, procedures and guidelines and operate within these in all aspects of your work. · Perform such other duties appropriate to the post as may be assigned from time to time by your manager. The role of the post holder will not be limited by reference to this Job Description. It would be expected that the role will evolve as professional, structural and demands of the people supported change and the post holder will be expected to demonstrate flexibility skills that will facilitate this.
Senior HR Generalist
About Teleflex Incorporated As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare. Teleflex is the home of Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, LMA™, Pilling™, QuikClot™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose. At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information, please visit teleflex.com OEM - Teleflex Medical OEM is a leading global provider of product development and production services for medical device manufacturers. We set ourselves apart with deep expertise, decades of experience, a dedication to design for manufacturability, and extensive, in-house capabilities, which include engineering, regulatory services, material selection and formulation, prototyping, manufacturing, assembly and packaging. We deliver industry-changing innovations and next-generation solutions for extrusions; diagnostic and interventional catheters; balloons and balloon catheters; sheath/dilator sets; specialty sutures, braids and fibers; and bioabsorbable sutures, yarns and resins. Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers an array of medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients’ lives. Position Summary This role will provide senior-level HR partnership and operational support to assigned Value Streams, acting as a trusted advisor to leadership across the full employee lifecycle. To drive talent, performance, engagement and compliance initiatives that enable delivery of business objectives while ensuring best practice HR standards. Principal Responsibilities • Provide senior HR partnership support to assigned Value Streams including: o Leading end-to-end Recruitment & Selection processes o Leading Learning & Development initiatives for Staff Employees, including training needs analysis and programme design o Oversight and continuous improvement of Induction & Onboarding processes o HR Administration o Succession Planning & KTD o Managing complex Employee Relations and Industrial Relations matters, including investigations, grievance and disciplinary procedures o Leading Performance Management processes o Conducting exit interviews, analysing trends and managing structured offboarding processes • Ensure HR systems (HRIS, C&B, Time Management, etc.) are accurate, compliant, and optimised for reporting and decision-making within assigned areas • Lead and support HR Department initiatives and cross-functional HR projects, driving delivery to completion • Design and deliver internal HR training programmes as required, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities • Partner with the Senior HR Manager and Management team to design and implement programmes for high potentials and future leaders • Benchmark industry best practice and proactively recommend improvements to enhance HR effectiveness and employee experience • Lead and coordinate employee surveys, analyse results, and support leadership in action planning • Support the design, communication and roll-out of policies and programmes addressing business priorities such as respect in the workplace, grievance and disciplinary procedures, training and development, and career progression; deliver employee and leader training aligned to these policies • Prepare and present HR metrics, analytics and reports to support informed decision-making • Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and employment legislation • Ensure Quality and EHS policies and procedures are adhered to at all times Education / Experience Requirements • Third level diploma / degree in a HR / Business related discipline • Minimum 5+ years’ progressive experience within a busy HR function, ideally in a regulated or fast-paced environment • Previous experience of co-ordinating and delivering training needs • Strong working knowledge of employment law, natural justice and fair process principles • Strong planning and organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities • High commitment to confidentiality and ethical practice • Ability to multi-task and work on own initiative • Proven ability to lead and deliver HR projects to completion • Deep understanding of HR Processes, Recruitment, Development, Communications, employee engagement, Industrial relations, employee relations. • Strong organisational skills, detail oriented, excellent follow-through and the ability to multi-task • Continuous improvement approach towards work processes. • Approachable, professional and able to work in a highly confidential environment Teleflex Specific Competencies • Ability to work effectively in a fluid, demanding environment • Understanding and appreciation of Teleflex ethics standards • Thorough understanding of Teleflex processes and products Specialized Skills / Other Requirements People • Clear verbal and written communication • Ability to lead meetings • Ability to work in a cross functional team Strategy • Understand the key drivers impacting the business • Understanding of other department’s impact on the key drivers and how all departments fit together • Ability to manage performance proactively to ensure the business plans are achieved Customers and Vendors • Ability to understand customer relationships • Ability to generate appropriate relationships with customers • Ability to deal with difficult customers communications • Ability to influence customers where necessary Teleflex Leadership Competencies • Develops people • Creates synergies through collaboration • Creates an empowered organisation • Sets a clear and strategic course • Knows and serves the customer • Knows and understands the business WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Medical Administrator
Alliance Medical are recruiting for a Medical Administrator to join our busy and friendly team at our centre in Cork city. The role will involve booking & checking in patients for their Radiology scans in the centre. This is a great opportunity to be part of a high-performing, compassionate team providing vital diagnostic imaging services for patients. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment, has excellent communication skills, and is passionate about delivering outstanding care in a healthcare setting. Contract: Part-time, Permanent Candidate is required to be flexible between Mon-Saturday, 7am - 8pm. Key Responsibilities:
Medical Administrator
Alliance Medical are recruiting for a Medical Administrator to join our exciting, new centre in Castlebar, Co. Mayo. The role will involve booking & checking in patients for their Radiology scans. This is a great opportunity to be part of a high-performing, compassionate team providing vital diagnostic imaging services for patients. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment, has excellent communication skills, and is passionate about delivering outstanding care in a healthcare setting. Contract: Full time, permanent contract Working hours: 37.5 hours per week Key Responsibilities:
Medical Administrator
Alliance Medical are currently recruiting a Medical Administrator to join our radiology team based in Thurles, Co. Tipperary. This is a great opportunity to be part of a high-performing, compassionate team providing vital diagnostic imaging services for patients. Contract: Part-time, Permanent Working hours: 25 hrs pw Shifts will vary - 2 Long Shifts between Monday - Saturday This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment, has excellent communication skills, and is passionate about delivering outstanding care in a healthcare setting. Key Responsibilities:
Ad hoc Medical Administrator
Alliance Medical are recruiting for an Ad hoc Medical Administrator to join our teams in our centres in Portlaoise & Tullamore. The role will involve booking & checking in patients for their Radiology scans. This is a great opportunity to be part of a high-performing, compassionate team providing vital diagnostic imaging services for patients. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment, has excellent communication skills, and is passionate about delivering outstanding care in a healthcare setting.
