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Cork City Fire Brigade responds to all emergency calls from the public for assistance, primarily to protect life and save injury to individuals, but also to prevent and restrict damage to property. Many emergency calls, however, are not to fires, but to incidents where members of the community are trapped in vehicles following road traffic accidents, trapped in machinery, or trapped in less life-threatening circumstances, as well as being called to deal with chemical spillages, river incidents and toxic emissions. The job will be demanding both physically and mentally. Initially all new recruits will be posted to an operational watch at a Fire Station and for the first year will be on probation. All new recruits will be expected to absorb a wide range of information and be able to demonstrate their technical and practical skills through a series of assessments and examinations. Fully qualified Fulltime Firefighters are skilled technicians capable of using the most modern equipment, methods, and techniques to undertake the full range of duties involved in firefighting, rescue, road accidents, toxic and dangerous chemical spills, river incidents and other emergencies. The role of the Fulltime Firefighter is very varied. The following details the main responsibilities: 1. Promoting Community Fire Safety • Be proactive in the community to identify risk, to reduce fire deaths and injuries and to protect the environment. • Deliver appropriate fire safety messages to those groups most at risk. • Educate and inform the community in fire safety. 2. Resolving Emergencies (Fire & Rescue) • Respond to requests for assistance in the areas of fire rescue, road traffic accidents, chemical incidents, river rescue, flooding, medical emergencies, etc. • Deal with emergencies as directed. 3. Developing Local Awareness • Get to know the local community area, including streets, roads and buildings. • Be aware of the risks and possible hazards to be found within your fire station area. • Identify fire risks during fire visits to local premises and be able to offer relevant advice and guidance. 4. Promoting Health & Safety • Recognise health and safety risks at work and deal with them appropriately. • Ensure your own and others personal safety at work at all times. • Comply with all relevant laws and protect their own safety and health, as well as the safety and health of anyone who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work. • Ensure that they are not under the influence of any intoxicant to the extent that they could be a danger to themselves or others while at work. • Cooperate with their employer with regard to safety, health and welfare at work. • Participate in safety and health training offered by their employer. • Make proper use of all machinery, tools, substances, etc., and of all personal protective equipment provided for use at work. • Report any defects in their workplace or equipment, etc., which might endanger safety and health. • No person shall intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse any appliance, protective clothing, conveyance, equipment, or anything provided in pursuance of any of the relevant statutory provisions or otherwise, for securing the safety, health or welfare of persons arising out of work activities. 5. Continued Personal Development • Meet Level 2 standards of the Institute of Fire Engineers during Probationary period. • Take responsibility for developing your own skills. • Mandatory participation in a training and development programmes. • Be prepared to attend continuous professional development opportunities. • Required to maintain a level of physical fitness necessary to carry out duties. • Support the development of colleagues. • Will be required to achieve the recognised pre-hospital medical care standard for Cork City Fire Brigade. 6. Managing Resources and Information • Take responsibility for ensuring operational equipment is ready for use. • Access and record information using information technology. • Undertake paperwork, such as recording routine tests on pieces of equipment and provide written reports when requested and as necessary. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST 1. Character: Each candidate must be of good character. 2. Age: Candidates shall be at least 18 years of age on or before Monday 11th May 2026. 3. Education: a) Each candidate must have obtained at least Grade D (or a pass) in five subjects, including Mathematics and English, from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education & Skills Junior Cycle Examination or in an examination of at least equivalent standard. Please ensure that if you received your education qualifications outside of Ireland that you have the level of your qualifications confirmed by NARIC Ireland (link) and submit such confirmation with your original qualifications when required to do so. b) In selection of candidates, additional marks may be awarded to those who have any of the following: i. a higher educational qualification than that prescribed in paragraph 3(a) e.g., Leaving Certificate. ii. experience of driving heavy goods vehicles. iii. technical or trades training. 4. Driving Licence: Successful candidates will be required to drive emergency vehicles and will be required to hold as follows: a) on the latest date for receipt of applications i.e. 11th May 2026 candidates must hold a full clean driving licence (Class B), free from convictions and medical limitations that do not permit them or prevent them driving. Should you be disqualified from driving during the recruitment competition you will be disqualified from the process. b) During their probationary period candidates must have obtained a category C licence. While assistance may be provided by Cork City Fire Brigade, the responsibility for obtaining the Category C licence will be solely that of the candidate. Cork City Fire Brigade will provide the necessary training to drive emergency vehicles. 5. Swimming Ability: Candidates must be competent swimmers and capable of swimming 80 metres continuously within 5 minutes. This requirement may be assessed at any stage during the recruitment competition and/or during recruit training. 6. Residence: Following successful completion of recruit training and the probationary period, appointees will be required to reside within one hour’s travel time of Cork City Fire Brigade Headquarters, Anglesea Street, Cork. Cork City Council reserves the right to seek written evidence of compliance with this requirement. 7. Physical Fitness & Medical Assessment: Candidates selected for interview must undergo a full medical examination and Candidate Physical Fitness Assessment (CPFA) administered by Cork City Council’s Occupational Health provider. Assessments may include: • Cardiovascular fitness tests • Strength and stamina assessments • Mobility and functional capacity evaluation • Medical screening for role-specific health requirements • Mandatory drug testing Candidates must achieve the required fitness standard to continue in the competition. 8. Operational Skills Test: a) Ladder Climb b) Casualty Evacuation c) Ladder Lift / Lower Simulation d) Enclosed Spaces e) Equipment Assembly f) Equipment Carry a) Ladder Climb Working safely at height is an essential component of the firefighter role. Candidates will receive basic instruction on ladder-climbing techniques, including the use of a leg-lock to maintain secure positioning while working hands-free. A 13.5-metre ladder will be positioned against a building. Following the instructional briefing, candidates may undertake one practice ascent before the assessed climb. During assessment, candidates must ascend the ladder, demonstrate a secure leg-lock. Performance will be assessed on safe ladder operation, ability to work at height, and correct application of the techniques demonstrated during the briefing. b) Casualty Evacuation This test evaluates upper and lower body strength. Wearing full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), candidates must safely drag a 55kg casualty dummy backwards around a 30-metre course under the guidance of an assessor. The task must be completed using safe handling techniques and within the required time. c) Ladder Lift / Lower Simulation This assessment measures whole-body strength and controlled lifting ability while wearing full PPE. Candidates must lift a bar from a height of 75cm to 182cm, and then return it to the starting height. The bar begins at 5kg, with weight added up to a maximum of 15kg. Candidates will be assessed on safe technique, stability and strength throughout the movement. d) Enclosed Space This test measures candidates’ ability to work in confined spaces while wearing breathing apparatus (approx. 18kg). After receiving basic instruction, candidates will enter a crawling gallery containing narrow tunnels of varying height and width, with limited or no visibility. Candidates must navigate the route, locate a simulated casualty, and safely remove it to the entry point. Prior to entering, candidates will be shown a selection of everyday items and asked to recall them after completing the task. Assessment will consider agility, spatial awareness, ability to operate under restricted conditions, task completion time, and recall accuracy. e) Equipment Assembly This test evaluates manual dexterity and the ability to follow instructions accurately. Candidates will be required to assemble and disassemble a piece of equipment using the diagrams provided. Assessment focuses on accuracy, methodical working, and correct handling of components. f) Equipment Carry This test measures aerobic fitness, strength, and stamina. Candidates will be required to complete the following tasks: • Drag a hose reel for 25 metres, then jog back 25 metres. • Carry two coiled 70mm hoses for 100 metres. • Carry one coiled 70mm hose at chest height for 25 metres, then jog back 75 metres. • Carry a 2.4-metre suction hose and basket strainer for 100 metres, then jog back 100 metres. • Carry a simulated Light Portable Pump (approx. 30kg) for 100 metres. Candidates must complete each element safely and within the specified time limits. Salary The weekly salary scale for the position of Fulltime Firefighter Cork City Fire Brigade, Cork City Council is: €730.82 - €772.61 - €870.03 - €923.73 - €984.34 - €1,046.47 - €1,067.04 - €1,120.70 (Max) - €1,160.60 (LSI 1 after 5yrs) - €1,206.02 (LSI 2 after 6yrs) Please note starting pay for new entrants to the Fire Service will be at the minimum of the scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. In addition to the basic wage, payments are made in respect of night and weekend duties, Sunday, and Public Holiday premiums as applicable. Hours of Attendance Cork City Fire Brigade operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Fulltime Firefighters work on a 9 / 15 hour shift system. A 24 hour shift system currently operates at weekends. The duty system may be subject to change. The holder of the post shall be required to work irregular hours including weekends, bank and public holidays and undertake such overtime as considered necessary from time to time. Annual leave is rostered for all Fulltime Firefighters by Cork City Fire Brigade. Fulltime Firefighters will make themselves available for emergency duties outside of working hours where required.
Customer Assistant
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. Customer obsessed, high energy and love learning every day? If that sounds like you, earn €460+ per week as a Customer Assistant on our standard 30 hour contract.You’ll work across different shift times, on varied tasks and with different colleagues.What does a normal day* as a Customer Assistant look like? (*there’s no such thing as ‘normal’ in retail but we’ve tried our best!)As a Customer Assistant you are required to sell alcohol, therefore you must be 18 or over to work in our store. Shift Patterns: • Morning shift: Starting at 5am or 6am with your team, you’ll be getting our award-winning products fully stocked on the shop floor and our delicious bakery products ready for our customers to enjoy by opening time so they can Go Full Lidl! • Middle shift: Starting mid-morning or early afternoon, you’ll make sure our stores are spotlessly clean, well presented and our products remain fresh, all while helping customers with queries on the shop floor and working on tills to minimise till queues• Late shift: From your start time in the afternoon, you’ll make sure our customers experience is top class by serving them with a smile while on the tills, restocking missing items and getting the store ready for the next day What you'll do • Interacting with the customer in a pleasant, friendly and helpful manner• Ensuring stock loss controls are followed in all areas of the store • Maintaining store and external cleanliness and hygiene standards• Following freshness and rotation principles• Ensuring all waste is managed correctly• Assisting in the stock count process What you'll need • A can-do attitude and excellent customer service skills• The willingness to go the extra mile for our customers• To be responsible and reliable• To enjoy working in a fast-paced, varied environment• A good team player• Preferably, previous experience in a customer facing role but this is not essential provided you have the right attitude What you'll receive We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl Year 1 • Basic Rate €15.40• €19.25 (Unsocial Hours) • €23.10 (Overtime/Sundays) • €30.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 2 • Basic Rate €16.20 • €20.25 (Unsocial Hours) • €24.30 (Overtime/Sundays) • €32.40 (Bank Holiday) Year 3 • Basic Rate €16.90 • €21.13 (Unsocial Hours) • €25.35 (Overtime/Sundays) • €33.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 4 • Basic Rate €17.90 • €22.38 (Unsocial Hours) • €26.85 (Overtime/Sundays) • €35.80 (Bank Holiday) Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
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CORLANN –WEST REGION POSTS: STAFF NURSE/*ENHANCED NURSE 1 X Permanent Part-Time 60 hours a fortnight 1 X Temporary Full Time 75 hours a fortnight (Castlerea, Ballintubber, Ballinlough, Cloonfad areas) Ref: 97052 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 Staff Nurse/*Enhanced Nurse roles are also available. Location: Castlerea Adult Services (Castlerea, Ballintubber, Ballinlough, Cloonfad 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 Castlerea services and this work location may change due to future service needs. Qualifications: Candidates must have - All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work days, evenings, weekends, public holidays, sleepovers and night duty to meet service needs. 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: 24 days pro rata per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration ( Department of Health salary scales as at 01/02/2026apply): Staff Nurse – €37,788 x 12 increments - €54,412 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Long Service Increment €56,032 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *Enhanced Nurse – € 44,811 x 7 increments - €56,200 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Long Service Increment €57,846 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *As per HSE HR Circular 022/2019 – Nursing and Midwifery - the Enhanced Nurse / Midwife Practice Contract https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/hr-circulars/hr-circular-022-2019-re-enhanced-nurse-midwife-contract.pdf ; once a staff nurse reaches point 4 on the Staff Nurse salary scale, they become eligible to apply for the role of Enhanced Nurse. Any Staff Nurse who wishes to avail of the Enhanced Nurse role will have to submit an application and also meet the qualifying criteria. Salary quoted is based on a 37.5 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous relevant nursing service. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, and sleep-ins and night duty when worked. A location allowance of €2,637 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) will also be paid when assigned to services where 75% of the persons supported have a diagnosis of severe/profound intellectual disability. Tenure: The posts are Permanent, Temporary and Pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Staff Nurse / Enhanced Nurse appointments within the Castlerea Service location may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries for this post to Liz Hunt, Clonard Services Area Manager on 086-8824638 or Geraldine McNamara 0870617007 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 11th May 2026 Interviews will be held on 22nd May 2026 CORLANN is an equal opportunities employer INDW
Support Worker, Ard Na Mara
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Support Worker to join our team in Adult Respite Services, Ard Na Mara,Ladybridge, Ballyhimkin, Cork . Contract Type: Permanent, Temporary, Relief Contract Hours: Full-time/Part-time and Variable hours Salary Scale: €35,070 to 42,440 pro rata per annum. This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : 30 days per annum pro-rata and proportionately less for less than 12 months service. Overview of the Post: The role of Support worker is to work as part of a dedicated and innovative team to provide person centred services to children and adults with disabilities who attend Enable Ireland Services. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: · QQI Level 5 Major Award (8 modules) in one of the following: o Healthcare Support o Social Care o Pre Nursing o Disability Care Skills o Childcare OR o Health related area (Individuals with 3 modules completed will be eligible to apply once written commitment given to complete the remainder of the Major Award within 12 months of start date.) OR · SNA Qualification OR · Year 1 of a relevant degree programme in Health and Social Care (such as Social Care, Child Care, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy) AND · Full Clean Manual Driving Licence and willingness to drive company vehicles. AND · Be eligible to work in the state Desirable Criteria: · Experience of supporting people with disabilities. · Experience of working with people with behaviours of concern. · Experience of providing personal care · Basic IT skills If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: 12th May 2026 @ noon A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
