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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 2024 . 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 €32,639 (€16.09/hour) – €39,499 (€19.47/hour) pro rata per annum.This pay scale is subject to increases in 2025 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: Thursday 4th November 2025 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
Imaging Diagnostics, Project Manager
Imaging Diagnostics, Project Manager, Grade VII, HSE South West HSE have requested both Optum and AGFA to work to provide an integration between the NIMIS system and the AGFA imaging platforms in Galway (serving University Hospital Galway, Merlin Park hospital and Roscommon hospital) and Cork (serving Cork University Hospital, Mercy University Hospital, Bantry hospital and Mallow hospital).
Physiotherapist, Senior, University Hospital
Cork University Hospital is the largest single multi-speciality hospital in Ireland. It is the only Level 1 Trauma Hospital in Ireland. Regional specialities include neurosurgery, plastics and burns, cystic fibrosis and cardiac surgery. It is the centre in Cork City and county for trauma orthopaedics. CUH physiotherapy department has a staff of over 70 wte providing services across inpatients, outpatients & outreach. The Physiotherapy Service provides a service to all the specialities in Cork University Hospital, St. Finbarr’s Hospital Rehabilitation Unit and Cork University Maternity Hospital. Physiotherapy plays an integral role in the multidisciplinary team. CUH is a regional centre for oncology, neurosurgery, plastics and burns, cardiothoracic surgery, haematology, cystic fibrosis and is the location for trauma orthopaedics in Cork. CUH is the largest multi-specialty site in the country. The postholder will carry an inpatient and outpatient Oncology and Radiotherapy caseload as well as an outpatient lymphoedema case load. The service also provides weekend and on-call services under specific criteria. The postholder will be required to participate in this. Flexibility will be required with regard to the working week as the post holder may be required to give classes/cover clinics in the evening and at weekends. Health Regions 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.
Clinical Nurse Manager, Ward B Stroke, 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 3,269 (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 JAG accredited and is a Magnet4Europe Hospital. 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 1.1 million. Care is delivered in a variety of settings, and new approaches and models of care to follow the care demands of the Health Service are being advanced, within the context of overall healthcare reform, to include Slaintécare. 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. Ward 3B (Stroke) Ward 3B is a 31 bedded stroke unit complete with hyper-acute stroke bay and on-ward therapy suite. Stroke units remain the cornerstone of good stroke care with multi-disciplinary teams working collaboratively to reduce death and disability and empower patients to lead as full a life as possible after their stroke. 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 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. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Ms Nora Twomey– Assistant Director of Nursing, nora.twomey@hse.ie 087 2186170 - for further information about the role Contact Ann- Marie O’Keeffe- People Resourcing, annmarie.okeeffe2@hse.ie – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
Midwifery Practice Development Co-ordinator University Maternity Hospital
Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH) is a 150 bedded Tertiary Referral Centre for Maternity, Neonatology and Gynaecology located on the campus of Cork University Hospital. CUMH incorporates the Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Neonatology Services in the Cork University Hospital Group within the Health Service Executive Southern region. CUMH has approximately 7,500 births per annum and is a tertiary referral centre. Services at CUMH are delivered within Ireland South Women’s and Infants Directorate in the SWHG which is based on the principles of partnership and integration and strongly supports the involvement of the multidisciplinary team in service provision. There are four Maternity Units in Ireland South Women’s and Infants Directorate – University Hospital Waterford, University Hospital Kerry, Cork University Maternity Hospital and Tipperary University Hospital - spanning four of the largest counties in the country. Maternity Services includes Neonatology and Gynaecology as well as Midwifery and Obstetrics. CUH/CUMH are the sites for clinical placements for student midwives and student nurses in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes delivered in partnership with University College Cork. The Group’s Primary Academic partner is University College Cork. CUMH Services incorporates the use of MNCMS (Maternal Newborn Clinical Management System) into care delivered at CUMH. 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. 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 became part of HSE South West Health Region from 3rd March, 2025 Purpose of Post Lead and manage the Midwifery Practice Development Team to develop, implement and monitor midwifery practice in all areas of the hospital and to promote an environment for professional midwifery practice which is consistent with the mission, vision and values of the organization and the profession. In collaboration with the Practice Development Team and Clinical Midwife/Nurse Managers ensure that environments that are provided for students are capable of meeting the learning objectives set for students including placements outside of the hospital. Be a member of the Senior Midwifery Management Team providing strategic and clinical leadership and direction for midwifery and related services which results in the delivery of effective, efficient, quality assured and patient centred care. The Group’s Primary Academic partner is University College Cork. A wide range of educational programmes and research is conducted within all hospitals in the Group. Informal Enquiries Katie Bourke Director of Midwifery CUMH Phone 021 4920705 Email: Katie.Bourke@hse.ie
Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Bladder Cancer, 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. Cork University Hospital (CUH) is one of the nine designated cancer centres under the HSE National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP), and one of only two centres serving the southern region of Ireland. As an OECI-accredited Cancer Centre (2025), CUH is recognised for its commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred cancer care in line with European standards. The hospital operates in close partnership with University College Cork (UCC), fostering a strong academic and research environment that supports innovation and excellence in oncology services. CUH provides comprehensive cancer care to a population across Cork, Kerry, South Tipperary, West Waterford, and South East Limerick. Services include diagnostic investigations, surgical oncology, haematology and medical oncology consultations, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. Bladder Cancer Service The Bladder Cancer Service at Cork University Hospital is part of the Cancer Services Directorate and provides comprehensive care to both inpatients and outpatients... The service is committed to delivering safe, effective, and evidence-based care for patients diagnosed with bladder cancer. The primary purpose of the service is to: Contributing to service evaluation, audit, and quality improvement initiatives. This role is integral to the ongoing development of the Bladder Cancer Service and aligns with national strategies for advanced nursing practice and cancer care. Purpose of the Post The advanced practice service is provided by nurses who practice at a higher level of capability as independent, autonomous and expert advanced practitioners. The overall purpose of the service is to provide safe, timely, evidenced based nurse-led care to patients at an advanced nursing level .This involves undertaking and documenting complete episodes of patient care, which includes comprehensively assessing, diagnosing, planning, treating and discharging patients in accordance with collaboratively agreed local policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines and/or service level agreements/ memoranda of understanding. The RANP (Bladder Cancer) demonstrates advanced clinical and theoretical knowledge, critical thinking, clinical leadership and complex decision-making abilities. The RANP (Bladder Cancer) practices in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives (NMBI 2014), the Scope of Nursing and Midwifery Practice Framework (NMBI 2015), Advanced Practice (Nursing) Standards and Requirements (NMBI 2017), and the Values for Nurses and Midwives in Ireland (Department of Health 2016). The RANP (Bladder Cancer) service provides clinical leadership and professional scholarship in the delivery of optimal nursing services and informs the development of evidence based health policy at local, regional and national levels. The RANP (Bladder Cancer) contributes to nursing research that shapes and advances nursing practice, education and health care policy at local, national and international levels. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Jane Shanahan – Assistant Director of Nursing, jane.shanahan@hse.ie 087 3841436 - for further information about the role Contact Ann-Marie O’Keeffe, People Resourcing, annmarie.okeeffe2@hse.ie – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
Dispenser/trainee Dispenser
We have an excellent opportunity for a qualified Part Time Dispenser/Trainee Dispenser to work in our Kilcooley branch in Bangor. Working 10 hours per week, between the hours of 2.00pm to 6.00pm Thursday and Friday, and 9.00am to 1.00pm on alternate Saturdays. Additional hours may be required from time to time and applicants must be fully flexible to work according to the rota. Working as part of a team duties can include; sales of over the counter medicines, providing customers with information on symptoms and products, prescription receipt and collection, date checking, and the ordering, receiving and storing of pharmaceutical stock. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and have the ability to work accurately with attention to detail. Essential Criteria
Burger King Team Member
Burger King Team Member - Applegreen Hollyhill As a Burger King Team Member 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 Burger King Team Member at Applegreen? · Support day to day operations of the business. · Ensure shop floor is clean and tidy. · Ensure all food safety policies are met. · Food preparation. · Follow and enforce Burger King manual training contents. · Stock control and management. · Create the best food experience possible for customers. · Work closely with management to achieve weekly and quarterly targets. Why Should I join the Applegreen Team? Benefits · All colleagues are eligible for a discount, allowing exclusive discounts on Bakewell Deli foods and hot drinks. · Bike to work scheme (available after 6 months of service). · HSF Health Plans schemes for healthcare expenses including dental, optical and many more. · Wellbeing platform with micro-modules and articles to support your mental health and wellbeing. In addition, our Employee Assistance Programme is a free confidential counselling service which offers support on personal, family, work, and money matters. · Flexible schedules. · Company pension scheme. · Exclusive offers on broadband and mobile plans. · Refer a friend scheme. · Development opportunities through a variety of online and classroom-based learning delivered by inhouse and external industry experts. An Applegreen Burger King Team Member would ideally: · Have a can-do attitude who has strong communication skills and enjoys interacting with customers. · Ability to work well with colleagues, contributing to a positive team environment. · Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. · Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks. INDHP
Support Manager
Overview of Role The remit of the Carer Supports team is to deliver one to one support to family carers, alongside the design, development and implementation of group and community-based supports. This team will manage the delivery of local events and programmes, through actively supporting and participating in national initiatives of the Carer Support National Programme and Events Team such as Carer of the Year (COTY), National Carers Week, respite weekends, and training and education. Using a strengths-based, carer focused approach the Support Manager (SM) will work with the family carer delivering high quality, appropriate supports based on the identified needs of the family carer. Where appropriate the Support Manager will support the family carer using the Carers Outcome Star which enables a collaborative and focused conversation across seven recognised areas of carer wellbeing (health, the caring role, time for yourself, how you feel, work, finances, managing at home). The Support Manager will develop an individual person-centred action plan designed to support the family carer through and beyond their care journey. The Support Manager may also advocate on behalf of the family carer with an appropriate external service. The Support Manager will deliver community engagement via community development, delivery of education and training, facilitation of groups and carers clinics, signposting to relevant community services. The role includes organisation of local assemblies, community fora and fundraising and where applicable, the management of a local centre. The SM will be based in one of three - geographical networks aligned with the new Integrated Health Authorities (IHA). Each Support Manager will be expected to work within their designated IHA and within and across networks depending on both demand for support and activities assigned. All SM’s will report to their network Senior Manager Community Supports and will engage in reflective practice, supervision and will be an active member of their assigned network. Main Responsibilities The Support Manager will have responsibility for the following: Deliver a community-based Family Carer Supports framework • Provide the following (in-person, online or by phone as appropriate) as appropriate within the agreed Family Carer Support Framework: o Information, advice and emotional support to family carers. o Facilitation and delivery of education/training as identified based on carer’s / Family Carers Irelands (FCI’s) needs. o Run regular carers clinics and information sessions to provide information, guidance and support to family carers. o Provide opportunities for family carers to connect with peers through support groups, social events and wellbeing activities. o Support family carers to complete applications relevant to schemes and entitlements. o Advocate on behalf of individual family carers. o Support family carers to complete an emergency plan as part of a sustainable caring routine. • Where applicable, in collaboration with the Home Support Services team, manage respite including budget oversight, waitlists, referrals, tracking hours and reporting to the HSE. • Make referrals for Emergency respite in accordance with policies and procedures. • Maximise every opportunity to convert a contact to a carer and a carer to a member. • Ensure welcome calls for new members are conducted in a timely manner. • Promote all activities and events for family carers on the national activities and events calendar, local social media and in the media. Supporting individual family carers • Use the Carers Outcome Star™ to conduct wellbeing reviews with family carers in need of support to identify SMART actions to promote the development of a sustainable caring routine and enhance their wellbeing in areas of identified need. • Understand family carer challenges, identify strategies to support them and have knowledge of programmes and services to refer people for specialist advice and information. • Support family carers in line with the Carer Supports Framework. This includes having comprehensive current knowledge about rights and entitlements, respite services, community services, generic care skills and other community supports relevant to family carers and how to access them. • Support the development of Young Carers and Caring Families in FCI. • Assist family carers to access appropriate supports including those provided by external agencies, and those provided by Family Carers Ireland, e.g. education programmes, support groups, respite and/or counselling service. Community Development • Act as Secretary for the Local Assembly including organising meetings, logistics, recording minutes, and ensuring delegate representatives are recruited and supported to attend Local Assemblies, National Council meetings and EGM/AGMs. • Develop and use knowledge of services and supports offered informally and formally both internally and within the community to support family carers. • Enhance community engagement through the provision of presentations and communications to the local community about the work of FCI, the needs of family carers, ways to engage with FCI (fundraising / volunteering / working with us/partnerships) and the supports and services we offer. • Network with local politicians, counsellors, relevant agencies, stakeholders and community groups to advance the mission of FCI. Reporting • Maintain records in accordance with GDPR of contacts with family carers, engagements with staff and other records required by the organisation as set out in organisational policies, procedures and guidelines. This includes proficient use of the CRM and Carers Star databases. • Adhere to all internal procedures in spending and controlling the Organisation’s funds. • Follow all organisation policies and procedures with respect to reporting and engaging in the investigation of any safeguarding issues, Children First compliance requirements or complaints. • Proactively collate data and information to inform KPIs, business plans and the annual report and externally where applicable. Fundraising • Engage with the local community and funders to achieve agreed annual fundraising target. • Collaborate with senior management and colleagues across the organisation to develop and implement local, regional and national events. Centre Management • Where applicable, manage the day-to-day operations of the assigned carer support resource centre/s in line with organisational policies and procedures, and safety statements. • Complete centre health and safety audit/risk assessment documents annually. • Ensure health and safety documents are up to date and publicised as required. • Recruit, train and supervise administrative support staff, CE participants and volunteers. Teamwork • In line with the Organisation’s Line Management Support & Supervision policy, the Support Manager is responsible for mentoring and developing the skills of their direct reports. This includes management of time and attendance for designated staff, recruitment, induction, training, supervision and performance reviews. • Operate in good faith, honesty, respect, trust and kindness. • Contribute to the development and functioning of the organisation by working collaboratively with colleagues as required. • Work with colleagues to engage in reflective practice and case review; sharing expertise and knowledge. Performance Management • Actively participate in training, supervision and performance review as required. • Carry out your position and responsibilities in line with our organisation’s values, policies, procedures and processes, working in a professional and efficient manner. • Ask questions to clarify understanding of job expectations, communications, projects and other workplace initiatives. • Use effective time management to achieve the key performance indicators (KPIs) of the role. • Practice self-care and open communication to manage emotional family carer conversations. Policies & Procedures • Adhere to the Organisation’s policies and procedures and agreed quality systems. • Ensure the Organisation’s Health and Safety policy and procedures are adhered to and carry out roles and responsibilities as detailed. Other Duties • Undertake other duties as may be required and assigned by the Organisation from time to time. Qualifications, Skills & Experience The following qualifications, skills and experience are required for this role: • QQI Level 7 qualification or higher is desirable in Social Care / Community Development/ Psychology/Train the Trainer/Guidance / Counselling / Education. • Previous experience providing support to families in a community-based setting. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to establish rapport with a diverse range of people. • Ability to prioritise tasks and work within a dynamic environment. • Excellent IT skills- mainly MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, CRMs, Finance and HR reporting systems etc. • Experience and confidence using virtual technologies such as 3CX, Zoom, Teams and videoconferencing platforms. • Proven networking skills. • Strong people management skills. • Strong facilitation and presentation skills. • Experience engaging in fundraising. • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, make clear and quick decisions and work with clients in distress. • Effective time management. • Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team. • Flexibility in attitude and approach to the job. • Reflective approach to their work. • A strong work ethic. • Willingness to work outside normal working hours when required. • Full driving licence, with access to car. The following is also desirable: • Experience working with and responding to carers individual needs which may include advocacy. • Experience negotiating with community-based organisations or groups to maximise outcomes for family carers. • At least two years’ experience of working with family carers and / or working within an information provision service. • Understanding of community development/public health approach. • Experience delivering education / training. • Knowledge of challenges facing family carers. • Knowledge of services and supports offered formally and informally within the community services sector. • Experience using the Outcome Star or other assessment methodologies.
Retail Assistant
Overview You’ll be at the core of Screwfix, making sure our customers are the heart of everything we do. You’ll take your time to really get to know them whilst delivering genuinely great service. Our Retail Assistants are vital to the running of a store, so you’ll always be kept busy. And with the help of our excellent training programmes and varied shift patterns to support a healthy work life balance, you’ll be on the right track for a promising career with us! Opening Hours: Monday - Friday (7am to 8pm) Saturday (7am to 6pm) Sunday (10am to 6pm) Key responsibilities WHAT’S IT LIKE TO BE A RETAIL ASSISTANT?
