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Sales Assistant - Applegreen Hollyhill As a Sales Assistant at Applegreen, you will be a crucial part of our front-line operations. If you’re looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a difference every day and build lasting relationships, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join the Applegreen family and become part of a company that values community, teamwork, our customers. What will I be doing as a Sales Assistant at Applegreen?
Registrar In Neurosurgery
The successful candidate will be required to start Monday 12th January 2026. The Department of Neurosurgery at Cork University Hospital (CUH) is seeking to hire an experienced Neurosurgical Registrar. This post will provide research and clinical support to neuroscience research and clinical trials within the department. This is an exciting opportunity for the post-holder to join a busy neurosurgical unit. The successful applicant will be involved in the General Neurosurgery rota, and a 1:6 on call as the first on call Registrar. This involves supporting the more junior medical staff, assessment and clerking of new admissions, initiating investigations, performing emergency neurosurgical procedures and treatment. Consultant guidance will be available. The elective clinical work may vary from week to week depending on the service and research needs. The post holder will participate at the existing Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings (MDT) currently on-going in the department. This post provides excellent neurosurgical experience and plentiful educational opportunities for the post-holder, who will be encouraged to participate in educational programme and presentations. Qualifications and skills Suitable applicants should have experience at Registrar level in Neurosurgery, preferably in the UK and Ireland. Applicants should be registered with the Irish Medical Council and passed MRCS or equivalent. The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong grounding in Cranial and Spinal Neurosurgery, research and teaching. While prior clinical research experience and/or publications are desirable, these are not essential.
Multi-task Attendant
Remuneration The salary scale for the post is: (as at 01/08/2025) €35,788 - €37,252 - €38,794 - €39,204 - €40,211 - €41,082 - €42,336 - €43,636 - €44,984 Key Working Relationships The post holder will on a day to day basis have a working relationship with the nurse on duty, the Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM1), Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2), the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) and is ultimately accountable to the Director of Nursing (DON). Purpose of the Post To provide direct and indirect day-to-day care for residents. Support the provision of a high quality, hygienic and customer focused service including: • Assisting Nurses and healthcare staff in caring for residents. • Use a person centred approach to high quality resident care. • Provide high standards in housekeeping, catering, laundry, portering or general duties as assigned. • Promote service user choice and independence. • Complete the relevant documentation as required as part of the role. • Adhere to HSE policies and procedures Principal Duties and Responsibilities • Duties assigned to the Multi-Task Attendant will vary depending on the care setting. • Support residents in directing their own lives in accordance with their cognitive and physical abilities in an environment that reflects the comforts of home. • Respect residents, their families and each other as individuals showing dignity, courtesy and professionalism at all times. • Act as an advocate for residents. • Assist the Registered Nurse in the provision of a quality service by promoting and adopting a philosophy of care and working in line with national and locally devised policies and regulations. • Ensure that care is carried out in an empathetic and ethical manner and that the dignity and spiritual needs of the residents are maintained and respected. • Contribute to the development of a multi-disciplinary assessment and care plan and assist in its implementation and evaluation in consultation with the resident as appropriate. • Carry out assigned and delegated responsibilities involving direct care and all activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered General Nurse, e.g. to assist residents maintain standards of personal hygiene, laundry, dietary intake, physical, mental health and any other personal needs. • Carry out assigned social activities as delegated and under the supervision of the Registered General Nurse. • Assist members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) in the delivery of programmes for older persons in a safe environment. • Prepare and serve food as appropriate. • Attend staff meetings and contribute constructively to the smooth running of the centre. • Maintain the confidentiality of all information made available to him/her during the course of his/her work. Health & Safety • Conduct his/ herself in a manner that conveys respect of the individual and ensures safe resident care. • Report any incident or potential incident which may compromise the health and safety of residents, staff or visitors and take appropriate action. • Ensure completion of incident/near miss forms. • Not undertake any duty related to resident care for which he/she is not trained. • Understand and adhere to all policies, guidelines and procedures. • Apply precautions at all times to minimise the risks of cross infection e.g. clean up any spillages of bodily fluids. • Ensure that all equipment is stored and cleaned correctly, and storage areas are kept clean and tidy. • Report any breakage or malfunction of equipment to technical staff and/or appropriate others. • Present to work wearing the agreed attire and identification, having regard to the highest standard of attire and personal hygiene. Education & Training • Attend induction and mandatory in-service education. • Maintain continuous personal and participate in team based development, education, training and learning. • Develop and use reflective practice techniques as part of the MDT. • Participate in appraisal and the development of a personal development plan in conjunction with his/her line manager. Administrative • Maintain and monitor appropriate levels of consumables supplies in the unit. • Maintain appropriate records to facilitate the ordering process / enable cost monitoring in line with financial regulations. • Answer the telephone, respond to queries, take messages and deal with queries as appropriate / agreed with the Registered Nurse. • Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace. Operational • Be courteous and helpful to patients and their relatives and respect each other person’s privacy and dignity at all times. • Present to work wearing the agreed attire and identification, having regard to the highest standard of attire and personal hygiene. • Acquaint themselves with Health & Safety at Work guidelines and obligations including e-learning programmes on HSELand. • Ensure an adequate knowledge of the emergency action and fire plan. Be aware of fire precautions and procedures and attend fire drills once a year. • Conduct his/ herself in a manner that conveys respect of the individual and ensures safe resident/patient care. • Report any incident or potential incident which may compromise the health and safety of residents/patients, staff or visitors to the person in charge and take appropriate action. • Understand and adhere to all HSE policies, guidelines and procedures. • Follow HSE Policy with regard to confidentially in relation to patient care. • In accordance with Health and Safety at Work Policy, it is each staff members responsibility to observe all rules relating to Health and Safety and Conduct at Work and to use any equipment provided in a safe and responsible manner. • Participate in appropriate in-service training sessions including fire safety, moving techniques in patients care, hand hygiene and any other such sessions as organised. • Be able to work as part of a team. • Have knowledge of Children First and complete HSELand Introduction to Children First on line e-learning programme. It is HSE policy that all staff irrespective of role, grade or position must promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm. • Have knowledge of Safeguarding and complete HSELand Safeguarding training programme. • To be aware of: o Infection control procedures o Complaints Procedures o Incident and Accident reporting o Risk Management • Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Confidentiality It is essential that we maintain the privacy of people who use the healthcare service. In the course of the employment the appointee may have access to, or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of patient/residents and/or staff, or other health service business. Such records and information are strictly confidential and unless acting on the instruction of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning staff, patient/residents or other health service business be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Possess the relevant QQI Further Education and Training (FET) Level 5 Certificate in Health Service Skills. Or (ii) FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support. Or (iii) A relevant healthcare qualification. Or (iv) Be currently employed as an Attendant, Multi-Task or a comparable role and be willing to undertake a QQI/FET Level 5 programme in Health Service skills or equivalent. If (iv) of the eligibility criteria applies to you, the responsibility to undertake the relevant qualification lies with the applicant. And (b) Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Post Specific Requirements Demonstrate your experience and or knowledge of the role of Multi-Task Attendant. Other requirements specific to the post Flexibility regarding working hours as post may require out of hours service as assigned by Manager i.e. evening service, weekend duties. Additional eligibility requirements Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be: (i) EEA, Swiss, or British citizens OR (ii) Non-European Economic Area citizens with permission to reside and work in the State Read Appendix 2 of the Additional Campaign Information for further information on accepted Stamps for Non-EEA citizens resident in the State, including those with refugee status. To qualify candidates must be eligible by the closing date of the campaign. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Professional Knowledge and Experience: • Demonstrate experience of working in a caring role e.g. previous role as a carer in a continuing care environment. • Demonstrate evidence of experience working in a healthcare environment • Demonstrate knowledge of Health & Safety regulations • Demonstrate knowledge of Health Services and role of Multi Task Attendant Planning & Organising • Demonstrate ability to plan and complete tasks allocated and to organise workload in a methodical manner and deal with the unexpected should it arise • Demonstrate flexible approach to work • Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative • Demonstrate good organisational ability with practical competence Teamwork • Demonstrate ability to work as a member of team and make positive contributions to that team • Demonstrate ability to carry out instructions and appreciate the importance of providing quality care to patients Patient/Customer Focus • Demonstrate ability to work in a customer focussed environment • Demonstrate evidence of ability to empathise with and treat patients, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect • Demonstrate motivation to fulfil the role and contribute to improving the service Communication & Interpersonal Skills • Demonstrate excellent communication skills, including sufficient command of the English language so as to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role • Demonstrate ability to communicate satisfactorily with patients and colleagues and maintain the confidentiality of the service • Demonstrate motivation and appreciate the importance of the need to provide quality service for patients/colleagues and in particular older people
Clinical Nurse Manager, Dunmanway Day Unit - Specified Purpose Contract, University Hospital
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 and the transition to the new structures will be taking place throughout 2025. Purpose of the Post To be responsible for the management, care, and treatment of service users, to ensure that the optimum standard of care is provided within the designated area(s) of responsibility. The primary role of the Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM 1) will be one of clinical and professional leadership and development in the nursing team, including the development of nursing staff by means of in-service training, orientation of new staff and arranging for clinical experience and supervision of student nurses where this is appropriate. Dunmanway Day Unit CUH is one of nine designated cancer centres of the HSE National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP). We provide cancer services predominantly to people who live in the counties of Cork, Kerry, South Tipperary, West Waterford and South East Limerick. Our cancer services include Rapid Access Clinics for Breast, Lung, Prostate and Colorectal services, surgical cancer treatments, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology and Haematology Oncology consultation, chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments, palliative care and psycho-oncology services. As one of the regional cancer centres, Dunmanway Day Unit co-ordinates care of oncology/haematology patients receiving systemic anti-cancer treatment including combined modality regimes, immunotherapy , pre and post-transplant, oncology/haematology/radiotherapy trials. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Ms Jane Shanahan– Assistant Director of Nursing, Jane.shanahan@hse.ie 087 3841436 - for further information about the role Contact Ann- Marie O’Keeffe- Recruitment Function, annmarie.okeeffe2@hse.ie – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
Community Nurses
Community Nurses Permanent Positions 37.5 hour working week Community Nurse Team Reporting to the Community Nurse Manager, the successful candidate will be delivering responsive person-centred care within the Horizons Community. This team will respond to the evolving health needs of the People We Support (PWS), through compassionate care, innovative approaches and sustainable practices, while actively promoting the health and wellbeing of the PWS across various settings within Horizons. Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. Informal enquiries may be made to Patricia Hetherington, Assistant Director of Nursing on 086 8233 033. Completed application forms must be returned by Monday 15th September 2025. Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application. The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply. Visit our website at www.horizonscork.ie
HAP Place Finder Administrator
Cork City Council operates a ‘Place Finder’ service to identify and source private rented accommodation, with the aim of transitioning individuals and families directly from homeless services into the private rented sector under the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Scheme. The HAP Place Finder Administrator (Grade V) will engage directly with letting agencies, private landlords, service providers, An Garda Síochána, support agencies, and individuals and families in homeless services. In addition, the role involves producing statistical analyses and reports to meet the requirements of both the Council and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The key duties and responsibilities of the HAP Place Finder Administrator (Grade V) include: • Identify and source private rental properties and engage with prospective landlords. • Negotiate rent in line with Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) rent limits for Cork City (effective from 1st July 2025) and ensure rates comply with Rent Pressure Zone regulations. • Meet with homeless clients and match their needs, including affordability, to suitable vacant properties. • Ensure all forms are correctly completed and track accompanying documentation. Liaise with the HAP team to upload to Sugar and monitor to ensure HAP commences within one month. • Engage with Threshold and negotiate with landlords to prevent individuals or families from entering homeless services where possible. • Balance rent payments to maintain the advance payment of rent. • Set up landlords on JDE using a supplier setup form, ensuring payment of deposit and rent in advance is completed through JDE. • Monitor and track all recoupment of funds from the HAP Shared Services Centre. • Attend Homeless Action Team meetings and take referrals from various agencies. • Compile monthly performance reports for the Chief Executive, using the PASS system to verify information and compile statistics. • Comply with all statutory, legal, and quasi-statutory rules and regulations covering Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work, fully discharging responsibilities in this area and ensuring all staff do likewise. • Carry out other duties as may be assigned from time to time. • Deputise for staff at a more senior level when required. The above specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST Character Each candidate must be of good character. Health Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Training, Experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms – i. A minimum of one year’s experience of working with landlords and/or letting agents to secure private rental accommodation for social housing in Cork City. ii. An understanding of social housing supports with a particular emphasis on the Housing Assistance Payment Scheme, HAP. iii. An appreciation and understanding of the causes of homelessness and the issues and challenges encountered by people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. iv. Knowledge of legislation governing the private rented sector. v. Experience of statistical analysis and reporting. vi. An ability to demonstrate competence in the following areas – Delivering Quality Work and Services, Communicating Effectively and Identifying Problems and Contributing to Solutions. Driving Licence Holders of the office may be required to drive a car in the course of their duties and therefore are required to hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles free from disqualifications. Desirable Skills • A good understanding of Social Housing and Homeless Services. • An ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. • Good communication and interpersonal skills. • An ability to work under pressure and maintain a solution-oriented mindset in dealing with a wide range of issues. • Good report writing and IT skills. • An ability to achieve delivery of competing demands within prescribed timeframes and deadlines. Competency Framework Candidates are expected to be able to demonstrate in their application and at interview that they possess these competencies through the experience and skills they have gained to date. Delivering Quality Work and Services Implements high standards of service delivery in accordance with the established parameters of the operational plans. • Understands and complies with the required work quality standards. • Demonstrates a strong customer service ethos and is an example to both internal and external customers. • Takes pride in the quality of service delivered and constantly seeks to improve it. • Regularly reviews and measures the quality of his or her work. • Immediately reports to his or her supervisor where there is a problem with service quality. • Discusses quality, improvements and performance measures at every Team Development Plan meeting. • Undertakes training as required to continuously improve quality work output. • Contributes ideas and suggestions as to how service activities can be improved. • Uses feedback from customers on a regular basis and uses this to inform the Team Development Plan and other team review meetings. Communicating Effectively Recognises the value of and requirement to communicate effectively. • Listens, clarifies and checks back to understand someone else’s perspective. • Gets their message across accurately and concisely. • Checks understanding rather than making assumptions. • Makes sure that important information is communicated in a timely way. • Consults others carefully on sensitive or delicate issues. • Influences others effectively to get support and commitment to proposals or suggestions. • Responds in a timely and accurate way to requests for information. • Demonstrates good written and verbal skills where required and has good interpersonal skills. Salary The salary scale for the post is: €51,722, €53,266, €54,844, €56,454, €58,076, (LSI1) €59,967, (LSI2) €61,865 (Max) In accordance with Departmental Circular Letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale at the minimum point. Hours of Duty The standard working week will be 35 hours per week. The role may, on occasion, include evening and weekend work. Holders of the post may be called for duty at any time in accordance with arrangements made by local authorities. The Council reserves the right to alter hours of work from time to time.
Administrative Officer II
The Role Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. The Examinations & Assessment Office requires an experienced administrator to play a key role in managing the various tasks in a very busy office and ensuring internal deadlines are met. The role is diverse and challenging and involves operational, IT/systems and team management responsibilities. Reporting to the Examinations Officer, the person appointed will assume responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Examinations & Assessment Office, and will work collegially to deliver and enhance the services provided by the Examinations & Assessment Office. The person must be discreet, trustworthy and capable of dealing with confidential material. This will be an exciting but challenging position in a busy office and the candidate must be able to demonstrate an ability to work accurately under pressure and on their own initiative. Principal Duties Administrative and other duties: This will include: Salary Administrative Officer II €46,418 – €65,806 p.a. (9 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Hours of work A 35-hour working week is in operation in respect of full-time positions (prorated for part-time positions). This can be reviewed or adjusted from time to time through national agreements.
Associate Dentist
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Dentist to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team in Dundonald on a part-time basis. There is an established list available which includes a number of private patients. Denplan is offered at this practice. We pride ourselves on offering an excellent quality of care and service to our patients. Our practices are equipped with Digital X-Rays, Software of Excellence Practice Management Software and Rotary Endodontics. Benefits
Team Member
Costa Coffee requires a Team Member for our store in Merchants Quay. At Costa Coffee we are as passionate about our people as we are our great coffee! Being a part of our team gives you the chance to learn new skills in coffee excellence whilst letting your personality shine through. As a Costa Barista you receive full training in delivering every customer with an unbeatable coffee experience, through great customer service and great coffee. Are you: -
Temporary Seasonal Drivers
SECTION 1: THE ROLE Cork County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which temporary seasonal vacancies for Drivers may be filled. Positions may arise in any area of the Council’s functions which cover Cork County. Cork County Council’s three machinery yards are based at Victoria Cross Machinery Yard, Cork, Skibbereen Machinery Yard and Newberry Machinery Yard, Mallow, Co. Cork. The base for working purposes shall be the machinery yard, local roads area depots or work site or as determined by the Council. Candidates are required to indicate the machinery yard they are most interested in being considered for. Separate panels for Temporary Seasonal Driver may be created for the three machinery yards at: • North – Newberry Machinery Yard, Mallow • South – Victoria Cross Machinery Yard, Cork • West – Skibbereen Machinery Yard Candidates are limited to selecting one area only. SECTION 2: DUTIES The duties may include but are not limited to the following and the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. The person employed shall carry out, under the direction of their Line Manager/Fleet Manager or Supervisor, where necessary, such duties as may from time to time be assigned to them, including: • The driving and/or operation of any plant including specialised plant in any part of the County under the direction of their assigned Yard. The successful candidate may be required to undertake and successfully complete further training in the use of such specialised vehicles as instructed by their Supervisor/Fleet Manager. • Participation in the Council's Winter Salting Roster System and the Council's Emergency On-Call System, as a requirement of this position. • Other works involved on site, as part of general crew or site work as required either on various Council mobile sites, fixed sites or in the machinery yards. • Duties will require drivers to work in various types of environments including those with hot tar, bitumen, concrete, road construction materials and other chemical substances. • A driver may be required to provide cover/support to locations other than their base and this will be advised by their Line Manager. Allowances and travel will be paid if deemed appropriate by management. The above specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. SECTION 3: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA / QUALIFICATIONS Character Each candidate must be of good character. Licence Requirements • It is essential to hold a current full European “C” Driving Licence free from endorsement with a current Driver Qualification Card (CPC). • Hold a valid Safe Pass Card. Health Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Age Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant within the meaning of the Public Services Superannuation Act, 2004. A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 70 years of age. Transport When required to do so, holders of the office shall hold a full driving licence for Class B Vehicles and shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. SECTION 4: SELECTION PROCESS The recruitment selection process will include an Interview and Driving Test. Candidates at the interview will be assessed and marked on the following areas: • Relevant Experience • Interpersonal & Communication Skills • Driving Test SECTION 5: TENURE The position is temporary seasonal and full time. The post is pensionable. This panel may be formed to fill temporary seasonal positions. A panel already exists for Permanent Vacancies. SECTION 6: REMUNERATION The weekly wages scale for the post is: €785.93 – €789.64 – €793.32 – €795.35 – €795.35 – €795.35 – €795.35 – €796.56 – €798.68 – €800.88 – €803.07 – €805.26 – €807.48 Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. SECTION 7: LOCATION OF POST The Machinery Yards are currently based in the following locations: • Victoria Cross • Newberry Mallow • Skibbereen The base for working purposes shall be the machinery yard, local roads area depots or work site or as determined by Cork County Council. Allowances and travel will be paid if deemed appropriate by management in line with Revenue Commissioner guidelines. Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. Cork County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department, premises or district in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or compensation. SECTION 8: WORKING HOURS The successful candidate will be required to work 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday: • Monday – Thursday: 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. • Friday: 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. You may be required to work overtime outside of normal working hours as required by his/her Supervisor. These arrangements may be varied and you will be notified of any variation as required. SECTION 9: ANNUAL LEAVE The current annual leave entitlement is 25 days per annum inclusive of Good Friday. Cork County Council’s leave year runs from 1st January to 31st December. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 (as amended).
