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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 Childrens Respite, Lavanagh House, Currraheen, Cork Contract Type: Relief Contract Hours: Variable Hours Salary Scale: The current salary scale for this post is €34,382 (€16.95/hour) – €41,607 (€20.51/hour) 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 : 10.7% of hours worked for variable hours contracts Overview of the Post: Lavanagh house Children’s Respite service provides services to children with disabilities in the Cork area in active partnership and in line with the needs and wishes of the child and family. Enable Ireland respite services are committed to working in partnership with service users and families in the planning, delivery and evaluation of all services. Lavanagh house provides planned short term respite care, both day and night, where children will be grouped together by age and interest. The role of Support worker is to work as part of a dedicated and innovative team to provide person centred services to children 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 in one of the following: o Healthcare Support o Social Care o Pre Nursing o Childcare (8 modules to include one module on special needs/disability studies/challenging behaviour or a commitment to complete one of these modules within 6-months of commencement) OR · A comparable 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 License 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: Wednesday 1st April 2026 before 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
Nursing Practice Development Co-ordinator, General Hospital
Details of Service Bantry General Hospital (BGH) is a Model 2R acute general hospital as defined by the Acute Medicine Programme. BGH serves the needs of West Cork & South Kerry and is open 24 hours daily for undifferentiated medical take daily. Inpatient bed capacity: o Medical (50-bed) o Rehabilitation (12-bed) o Outpatient and day patient care services (21-bed). The service also has a Residential Unit (24) beds. BGH delivers elective day case Surgical and Endoscopy services. Other Services provided: General medicine, Gerontology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Dermatology and Palliative Care and a Medical Assessment Unit, which is the admission pathway for the medical patients, along with and a High Dependency Unit to support inpatient medical activity (4 bed). Injuries Unit, Outpatients Department, Physiotherapy, and Diagnostic services Bantry General also incorporates the unique position of a HIQA Registered residential Unit within the governance of the Hospital Specialist nursing includes: ANP Acute Medicine, Diabetes, & Dementia. CNS / CNM2 posts in Cardiology, Stroke, Diabetes, dementia, tissue Viability, endoscopy validation, discharge coordinators and Infection Control. A Practice development unit incorporating, ADON, CMN2’s, Project officer & CPC supporting ongoing professional development. BGH is a clinical site location for the undergraduate Nursing programme in MTU Kerry. BGH is part of the HSE South West Region established within the HSE, based on the geographical boundaries agreed by the Government in July 2019. Six Health Regions have been established within the HSE, on the basis of the geographical boundaries agreed by the Government in July 2019 and they will be operational from 2024. Each Health Region will be tasked with population specific planning resourcing and delivery of health and social care services for the needs of its unique population. This will result in improved accountability and governance in terms of finance and performance, while also bringing decision-making closer to the frontline. Health Regions will enable and empower staff to provide services that are: • Integrated, locally planned and delivered • Easier to access and navigate • Available closer to home Health Regions are geographically-based units with clearly defined populations. They align community and hospital services within specific areas. The HSE will retain a strong but leaner central organisation, with more service provision developed at a local level. The HSE South West health region will manage and deliver all public health and social care services in Cork and Kerry. HSE South West includes all hospital and community healthcare services in the region. This includes: • South / South West Hospital Group S/SWHG • Cork Kerry Community Healthcare CKCH The Department of Population and Public Health is also now aligned with this health region HSE Services working within this region include • Acute hospital services • Primary care services • Community services • Social care services • Health and social care professionals • Voluntary sector services South / South West Hospital Group and Cork Kerry Community Healthcare is part of HSE South West Health Region. Purpose of the Post Manage and develop the Nurse Practice Development Department, inclusive of staff assigned to the department Lead the development of excellence in nurse practice within Bantry General to ensure safe and quality patient care Lead and manage staff within the remit of practice development. Ensure optimum clinical environments for student nurses. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Merline Tagaram– Director of Nursing, merline.tagaram@hse.ie /027 52967 for further information about the role. Contact Tamara Broderick- People Resourcing, tamara.broderick@hse.ie – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
Clinical Nurse Manager, Nights And Out Of Office
Details of Service Cork University Hospital (CUH) has approximately 800 beds and this will increase further to 1,000 beds on completion of the transfer of additional services to the CUH campus. CUH currently employs approximately 4,571 (WTE) staff of multiple professions and is the primary teaching hospital for the Faculty of Health and Science in University College Cork (UCC). UCC is the Academic partner of the South/South West Hospital Group. CUH has very strong relationships with each of the six schools within the Science Faculty of UCC and this is a key area for future development to maximise the opportunities for both the service and academia. CUH is a recommended Major Trauma Centre for the Republic of Ireland due to the wide range of specialties delivered by the hospital – including Neurosciences, Cardiac Services, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Renal, Internal Medicine, Vascular, Ophthalmology, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Maxillary-Facial, Paediatrics, Intensive Care, Oncology, Haematology, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Neonatology and Emergency Medicine. CUH is the tertiary referral centre for the HSE Southern area, and the supra regional area of Limerick, Clare, Tipperary, Waterford and Kilkenny. CUH therefore acts as a regional centre for secondary and tertiary care for the catchment population of approx. 550,000 served by the HSE Southern area and a supra-regional centre for a total a population of 1.2 million. Six Health Regions have been established within the HSE, on the basis of the geographical boundaries agreed by the Government in July 2019 and they will be operational from 2024. Each Health Region will be tasked with population specific planning resourcing and delivery of health and social care services for the needs of its unique population. This will result in improved accountability and governance in terms of finance and performance, while also bringing decision-making closer to the frontline. Health Regions will enable and empower staff to provide services that are: • Integrated, locally planned and delivered • Easier to access and navigate • Available closer to home Health Regions are geographically-based units with clearly defined populations. They align community and hospital services within specific areas. The HSE will retain a strong but leaner central organisation, with more service provision developed at a local level. The HSE South West health region will manage and deliver all public health and social care services in Cork and Kerry. HSE South West includes all hospital and community healthcare services in the region. This includes: • South / South West Hospital Group S/SWHG • Cork Kerry Community Healthcare CKCH • Midlands Louth Meath Community Health Organisation • Community Healthcare Organisation Dublin North City and County The Department of Population and Public Health is also now aligned with this health region Services in the South West health region: HSE Services working within this region include: • Acute Hospitals • Primary care services • Community services • Social care services • Health and social care professionals • Voluntary sector services South / South West Hospital Group and Cork Kerry Community Healthcare will become part of HSE South West health region from 3rd March 2025. Purpose of the Post To provide professional / clinical leadership in the designated areas of responsibility. To oversee the management of resources including staffing and staff development. To facilitate communication across the healthcare teams. The CNM3 Nights and Out of Hours Manager is responsible for the delivery of care and the management of the entire hospital, and will assist with the implementation of national/local protocols for emergency hospital admissions (unscheduled care). The post holder will ensure continuity and quality of patient care during days, evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays, and will also provide cross-cover for annual leave. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Helen Cahalane– Director of Nursing, helen.cahalane@hse.ie 021 4920374 - for further information about the role Contact Tamara Broderick- Recruitment Function, tamara.broderick@hse.ie – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
F&B Assistants
Food & Beverage Assistants The Maryborough Hotel is currently recruiting Food & Beverage Assistants to join our vibrant team. What We’re Looking For The ideal candidate will have: How to Apply Please apply with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.
Senior Chef De Partie
Senior Chef de Partie The Maryborough Hotel We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Chef de Partie to join our talented kitchen team at The Maryborough Hotel. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a professional, supportive environment alongside highly skilled chefs with extensive international and local experience. The Role As a Senior Chef de Partie, you will play a key role in the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen. You will provide leadership, support, and guidance across all sections, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, and teamwork. You will be expected to have a strong understanding of daily kitchen operations, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and contribute positively to a collaborative team culture. Continuous learning and professional development are actively encouraged and supported. Key Responsibilities The Maryborough Hotel is committed to inclusion and diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, providing all team members with the opportunity to thrive. *Please note we do not provide accommodation.*
Trainee Buyer
Job Overview As a Trainee Buyer in the Procurement Department, you will work closely with other Buyers to source the right materials at the right time enabling us to meet our Customer orders on time. You will receive on the job training, in addition to external development opportunities to give you the skills you need to be a successful Buyer. You will learn about material sourcing, supplier management, stock control and how to ensure we maintain high standards of Quality with our suppliers. You will get the opportunity to work with multiple departments internally and liaise with suppliers globally. Main Activities/Tasks Contact: recruitment@norbrook.co.uk Norbook Laboratories Limited employs a workforce with members of all sections of the community and is committed to appointing people purely on the basis of merit. In accordance with our equal opportunities policy, we would particularly like to welcome applicants from the Protestant Community.
Recruiter
Job Overview Norbrook are recruiting for a Recruiter to join our Recruitment Department to support Norbrook’s recruitment processes, ensuring effective organisation & management of tasks. Main Activities/Tasks Duration: Permanent Location: Newry, Co. Down Remuneration: Salary Attractive Benefits: Free Life Assurance Company Pension Scheme 32 days annual leave Wedding Leave Employee well-being initiatives Healthcare plan, Company Sick Pay Employee Assistance Programme On-site free parking Canteen Facilities Employee Perks scheme Discounted Car Insurance Annual Employee raffle Employee recognition scheme Career development opportunities Contact: recruitment@norbrook.co.uk Norbrook Laboratories Limited employs a workforce with members of all sections of the community and is committed to appointing people purely on the basis of merit. In accordance with our equal opportunities policy we would particularly like to welcome applicants from the Protestant Community.
Administrative Assistant
To provide administrative and clerical support to the Director and Heads of Service
Acting Vice Principal
Please see attached Applicant Pack for details.
Payroll Coordinator
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. We are seeking a Payroll Coordinator to manage day‑to‑day payroll operations across assigned countries during a temporary assignment (initial contract of 4 to 6 months). In this role, you will ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing while supporting business initiatives that enable our growing global workforce. The Payroll Coordinator will report directly to a Payroll Manager within Itron’s Global Business Services organization based in Cork, Ireland. Role & Responsibilities:
