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The Youth Officer will be employed by Foróige and will be given a contract of employment. It must be understood, however, that if the position becomes redundant at any time during the contract period, if funding for the post is discontinued, or if the post holder fails to perform satisfactorily, employment may be terminated. Key Responsibilities • The duties of the Youth Officer shall be notified by the Board of Foróige and/or their nominee. The role is fulfilled through carrying out the main duties outlined below. • Developing innovative programmes and interventions to meet the needs and interests of young people, as identified by the ETB as a priority. • Engaging, building, and maintaining strong, positive relationships with target groups on both a group and one-to-one basis. • Engaging young people in a process of learning and development. • Designing, implementing, and evaluating creative, culturally appropriate, and responsive outcomes-focused plans and interventions for project participants. • Ensuring compliance with Foróige policies, procedures, and guidelines. • Building and maintaining relationships with local stakeholders, particularly other services engaged with young people in the catchment area. • Operating in accordance with the rules and requirements of UBU Your Place Your Space. • Administration, systems, budget, and resource management. • Working collaboratively as part of the wider Foróige team. • Carrying out any other relevant duties as deemed necessary by the Board of Foróige, the Chief Executive Officer, or the nominee of the Chief Executive for the effective implementation of the policies and programmes of Foróige and UBU Your Place Your Space. Professional Qualifications & Experience (D: Desirable; E: Essential) • Education to degree standard, preferably in the area of Youth, Justice, Social, or Community Work (E). Candidates with exceptional relevant work experience may also be considered in lieu of degree qualifications. • Relevant paid or voluntary experience working with young people (E). • Access to a car and a full driving licence (E). Person Specification (Essential) • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with young people. • Ability to be proactive, use initiative, and work effectively within a pressurised environment. • Positive and flexible approach to working as part of a team. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to follow organisational guidelines and processes. • Knowledge and experience of systems, processing, and administration. • Flexibility in relation to working hours to meet operational needs. Benefits to Support You Salary Foróige Youth Officer Scale: €38,558, €40,163, €41,769, €43,376, €44,982, €46,592, €48,201, €50,601, €53,001. The highest starting point for this role will be Point 1 and will be dependent on experience. Annual Leave 29 days annual leave plus Good Friday. EAP 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme. Pension Contributory pension benefits. Additional Benefits • Bike to Work Scheme. • Commuter Travel Tax Saver Ticket. • Training & Development: Structured onboarding together with a 9-day Foróige Induction Programme and ongoing CPD. • Study Leave: Up to 5 days paid study leave per year of course. • Organisation Culture: Support and supervision policies and practices that support your professional development. • Progression Opportunities. • Career Break: Up to 2 years after 3 years’ service. • Unpaid Leave: Up to 6 months unpaid leave after 1 year of service. • Flexible Work: Flexible work practices that support work-life balance. • Maternity and Paternity Benefit: Top-up maternity and paternity benefit pay.
Retail Supervisor
As Retail Supervisor you will assist the store directors with the retail operations with a particular responsibility for supervising, coaching and motivating staff to achieve excellent technical standards and customer service and to exceed performance targets. You will support by using key performance indicators to increase sales, minimise costs and maximise profits and management team in the effective running of the store. You will support with supervising, coaching and motivating staff to achieve excellent retail standards and customer service. You will support by inspiring the team and using KPI’s to increase sales, minimise costs and maximise profits. At Specsavers we are passionate about our people and their development. You will receive thorough and continued training and development to enhance your understanding of our products and how to put into practice effective people management. You will be a key part in creating a warm and friendly atmosphere and an outstanding store environment both for our customers and our team. Our store Located on Edward Street, Specsavers is a community driven store that actively participates with charities and community initiatives alike. What’s on Offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:
Retail Supervisor
As Retail Supervisor you will assist the store directors with the retail operations with a particular responsibility for supervising, coaching and motivating staff to achieve excellent technical standards and customer service and to exceed performance targets. You will support by using key performance indicators to increase sales, minimise costs and maximise profits and management team in the effective running of the store. You will support with supervising, coaching and motivating staff to achieve excellent retail standards and customer service. You will support by inspiring the team and using KPI’s to increase sales, minimise costs and maximise profits. At Specsavers we are passionate about our people and their development. You will receive thorough and continued training and development to enhance your understanding of our products and how to put into practice effective people management. You will be a key part in creating a warm and friendly atmosphere and an outstanding store environment both for our customers and our team. Our store Located in Ashbourne, Specsavers is a community driven store that actively participates with charities and community initiatives alike. What’s on Offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:
Dispensing Optician
Salary: €35,000 Depending on Experience Working Hours: Full or part time Experience Level: Must have previous experience working in an optician Come and join our accomplished team as a Dispensing Optician at Specsavers Castlebar, where we are at the height of customer care. Join us and help work to ensure every single one of our customers receives the very best patient experience. We’re community-focused and we need someone ready to use their passion, skills and experience to build on our ever-growing and loyal customer base. Our Dispensing Opticians are the face of our clinic on the shop floor and usually an integral part of our store management team, so we’re keen to get you up to speed with management responsibilities. With ILM courses, pre-reg supervision and Specsavers Partnership Pathway available, we can guide you on your way to becoming a great leader. This – along with your clinical expertise – will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. We’re dedicated to our customers, but what really makes this role stand out is that we offer a workplace with a difference - where people grow both personally and professionally. What’s on offer? CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Dispensing Optician
Specsavers in Athlone are looking for either an experienced or newly qualified Dispensing Optician to join their team. The focus at this store, is about pulling together and working as a team to ensure that our valued patients have an excellent experience. Become our new Dispensing Optician at Specsavers in Athlone - a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care What’s on Offer? CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Dispensing Optician
Specsavers in Letterkenny are looking for an experienced or newly qualified Dispensing Optician to join them. The focus at this store, is about pulling together and working as a team to ensure that our valued patients have an excellent experience. Become our new Dispensing Optician at Specsavers in Letterkenny, a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care. What’s on Offer? Our Dispensing Opticians are an integral part of our store management team, so we’re keen to get you up to speed. With ILM courses, Pre-Reg supervision and the Specsavers Partnership scheme (Pathway) all available to explore. Along with your clinical and retail expertise – this will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Dispensing Optician
Specsavers in Navan are looking for either an experienced or newly qualified Dispensing Optician to join their team. The focus at this store, is about pulling together and working as a team to ensure that our valued patients have an excellent experience. Become our new Dispensing Optician at Specsavers in Navan - a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care What’s on Offer? CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Dispensing Optician
Salary: Salary Up to €45,000 depending on experience Working Hours: Full or part time Experience Level: Must have previous experience working in an opticians Come and join our accomplished team as a Dispensing Optician at Specsavers Tralee, where we are at the height of customer care. Join us and help work to ensure every single one of our customers receives the very best patient experience. We’re community-focused and we need someone ready to use their passion, skills and experience to build on our ever-growing and loyal customer base. Our Dispensing Opticians are the face of our clinic on the shop floor and usually an integral part of our store management team, so we’re keen to get you up to speed with management responsibilities. With ILM courses, pre-reg supervision and Specsavers Partnership Pathway available, we can guide you on your way to becoming a great leader. This – along with your clinical expertise – will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. We’re dedicated to our customers, but what really makes this role stand out is that we offer a workplace with a difference - where people grow both personally and professionally. What’s on offer? CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Dispensing Optician
Experience Level: Must have previous experience working in an optician Come and join our accomplished team as a Dispensing Optician at Specsavers Ennis, where we are at the height of customer care. Join us and help work to ensure every single one of our customers receives the very best patient experience. We’re community-focused and we need someone ready to use their passion, skills and experience to build on our ever-growing and loyal customer base. Our Dispensing Opticians are the face of our clinic on the shop floor and usually an integral part of our store management team, so we’re keen to get you up to speed with management responsibilities. With ILM courses, pre-reg supervision and Specsavers Partnership Pathway available, we can guide you on your way to becoming a great leader. This – along with your clinical expertise – will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. We’re dedicated to our customers, but what really makes this role stand out is that we offer a workplace with a difference - where people grow both personally and professionally. What’s on offer? CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Dispensing Optician
Specsavers in Gorey are looking for an experienced or newly qualified Dispensing Optician to join them. The focus at this store, is about pulling together and working as a team to ensure that our valued patients have an excellent experience. Become our new Dispensing Optician at Specsavers in Gorey - a Brand New store looking to build a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care. What’s on Offer? We’re fully equipped with 3 test rooms, the latest clinical technology (including OCT), and a team of 25 – which includes fully trained optical assistants, so everything is in place to let you focus on what you do best. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
