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Full-Time Commis Chef Required. Employer and Employment Location: Hua Mei Ltd., at Royal Palace, The Hawthorn Bar, The Lough, Co. Cork requires ( 1 ) Commis Chef. Requirements: To assist the head chef in preparing and cooking Asian food. Minimum of 2 years' experience is required. Must be a team player capable of working under pressure in a busy kitchen Working Hours : 39 Hours Salary : €36,605 AD PUBLISHED: FROM 28TH JULY 2026 TO 25TH AUGUST 2026
Youth Advocates
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland Vacancies: Advocates – Fixed Purpose Contracts YAP Ireland is continuously recruiting male and female Advocates from all areas to work within their local communities, supporting children, young people and families to achieve their goals. YAP Advocates come from all walks of life and make a huge difference to the lives of Young People and Families. The young people we work with come from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. We welcome applicants with first hand work / life experience of the issues facing these young people and their families including Roma and Travellers. We provide training and experience that creates opportunities for Advocates to become skilled at working with young people and families within their community in a strengths-based way. Please Note: If you are not in these area’s but you’re still interested in working as an Advocate, please fill out the application form and someone will contact you when we are recruiting in your area. Youth Advocates – Fixed Purpose Contracts – Person Spec and Job Description The Youth Advocate reports to a Team Leader. This post requires working within the YAP strengths-based model, to provide 1:1 support for vulnerable young people and their families and to support them in their home and local communities so that they can achieve their goals. YAP Ireland provides a strengths-based, needs led service for 6-12 months to children, young people and families who are struggling with a range of issues in their lives. You will work intensively with them to achieve positive change and meet their goals. 1. Responsibilities and Tasks: 1. To deliver a 1:1 service to young people and families under the supervision and support of the Team Leader. 2. Together with the Team Leader to build a positive, supportive working relationship with the young person and their family using the YAP strengths-based model to help them achieve their goals. 3. Together with the Team Leader, to develop a plan of work (Individualised Service Plan) to focus on the abilities, strengths and needs of the young person and their families. 4. To carry out day to day work with the young person and family, addressing their needs as outlined in the ISP. This may involve supporting the young person to participate in appropriate education, accessing appropriate services or finding community activities to link the young person into. 5. To promote, enable and empower the young person and families voice to be heard and ensure they have a voice in their service/life/community. This includes activity groups, participation and consultation groups. 6.Together with the Team Leader, to adopt a Wraparound approach that will bring together those key people and services who can offer support to the young person and family during and after the YAP Service. 7. To identify and evaluate the changing needs and interests of the child/young person as the relationship progresses and to adapt the service accordingly. 8. To understand the Health and Safety policies required for all activities with young people including any specific medical history, medications and specific special needs and/or diagnosis. 9. To complete in a timely and accurate manner the required weekly paperwork and to submit to the line manager by the agreed deadlines. 10. To be familiar with all Yap’s current policies and procedures, especially in the areas of Child Protection, Confidentiality and On-Call and to work within those in a professional manner. 11. To attend staff development, training and supervisory sessions as scheduled. This will include regular supervision. Some training courses are mandatory and advocates will be required to attend this training. 12. To undertake other duties as appropriate. Advocate Person Specification Experience Essential Life Experience relevant to young people and families e.g. raising children, child minding, sports coaching, community work, volunteering, youth club or lived experience of overcoming the challenges facing young people and families. Non-essential 3 months experience of working / volunteering within a youth work, family support or community setting Skills Essential A positive attitude towards children and young people and an ability to work from a strengths based perspective, be non-judgemental and creative. A knowledge/understanding of issues affecting young people. Good communication skills Good time management and organisational skills Basic computer skills Ability to write reports on work undertaken Full Driving Licence and own transport. What we offer: PLEASE CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE OFFICIAL CAREERS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY FOR YOUR AREA
Digital Transformation Intern
TrendAI™, the global AI security leader and enterprise business unit of Trend Micro, empowers organizations with full AI visibility and consolidated security that inspires confidence, drives innovation, and eliminates risk. At TrendAI™, we’re always seeking exceptional talent; people who want to collaborate with the best and push boundaries together. Here, your work goes beyond building a career. You will help protect what matters and play a vital role in shaping a safer, more trustworthy AI-powered future. AI Fearlessly. OUR CULTURE We hire for capability and potential — not credentials alone. At TrendAI, you get real access: to senior people, to genuinely hard problems, and to work that actually moves things forward. You will have a voice, an opinion, and the freedom to use both and to be the best part of yourself. JOINING TRENDAI ON ITS AI NATIVE JOURNEY TrendAI is on a deliberate path to become a fully AI Native company. This means rebuilding how we think, how we build, and how we operate, with AI at the foundation rather than bolted on at the edges. If you join now, you are not walking into something already figured out — you are joining at the moment it is being built. The skills you develop here will make you genuinely formidable in one of the most in-demand areas in tech. The people who join at this stage will have had a hand in shaping what TrendAI becomes. That is a rare thing. YOUR INTERNSHIP This is a paid 8-month work placement where you will join TrendAI's Hyperautomation Team or one of our business teams depending on your preference of whether you are more business or tech focused. You will also take part in our Career Success Ready Programme — designed to support you and to set you up for a successful career, not just to get through the placement. We have a strong track record of converting placements into graduate roles. Over the last five years, 82% of our intern graduates have gone on to join us permanently. There may also be opportunities to travel to other European offices and work with colleagues from across the globe — we have 27 different nationalities in our Cork Operations Centre. The Role Are you passionate about driving change through technology and innovation? Do you aspire to be at the forefront of digital transformation in a cybersecurity multinational environment? We are seeking motivated and forward-thinking Digital Transformation Interns to join our team. In this role, you will gain hands on experience in leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance business processes, improve efficiency, and drive organizational growth. Our Digital Transformation intern roles are tailored to both business-focused and technically minded students, ensuring you find the perfect role that aligns with your interests and strengths. You will be part of teams that bring together people, process, and technology to ensure Trend Micro and our customers stay secure. Whether your passion lies in deep technical work or you have a curiosity for business strategy, our internship program is designed to accommodate and nurture your ambitions. We are committed to providing you with a role that not only matches your interests but also challenges you to grow in your chosen field. Based on your strengths and interests, we will tailor your internship experience to align with the areas that make the most sense for you and the business. This approach ensures you gain valuable experience in areas that best match your skills and aspirations whilst also fulfilling some of our business needs. Some Key Learning Opportunities (dependent on whether you are technically focused/business curious or a mix of both) Join us for an internship that is as unique as your aspirations. Whether you are business-minded, technically inclined, or a blend of both, we have a role that will challenge and inspire you.
Clinical Nurse Manager Children Services
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 Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) to join our team in Cork Childrens’ Services, Curraheen, Co Cork Contract Type: Specified Purpose Contract Contract Hours: 18.75 hours per week Salary Scale: €29,122 to € 34,629 per annum (based on working 18.75 hpw) 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 : 34-37 days per annum pro-rata for less hours worked Overview of the Post: Overall Purpose of the Post To work as a member of the inter-disciplinary team providing services to children, young people (0-18 years) and families enrolled with the team. The nurse on a Children’s Disability Network Team has a pivotal role in the delivery of effective, high quality, team based support to children and young people with complex needs arising from their disability. This is to be done in partnership with their families, school staff and other stakeholders in their daily lives. This post will involve holding a key contact role for children and their families, nursing assessments and participation in team based assessments, intervention, carrying out Individual Family Service Planning meetings with families, programme planning and implementation and review of same. Provision of training and advice to families, staff and other professionals and carers will also be a significant part of this role. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: Desirable Criteria: · Having a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working with Children/Young people with disabilities (physical disability, autism, learning disability) and their families 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: Monday 7th September 2026 @ noon. A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Care Manager
Join our team With a global footprint spanning six countries around the world, Dovida delivers nine million hours of care each year. In Ireland, our network of 25 offices and 350 key players manage 4,000 professional caregivers, who support, uplift and empower 7,000 clients in cities, towns and villages across the country. Dovida’s ‘Circle of Care’ philosophy ensures it fulfils its promise: Your Life, Your Way. Job Purpose: The Care Manager role manages new client care consultations, care plans,client introductions, quality assurance visits, and client risk assessments. They also carry out supervisions, deal with various day-to-day issues and regularly update and maintain records. This role requires strong relationships with the HSE, public health nurses and other multi-disciplinary teams. Job Specific Responsibilities: • Conduct consultations and prepare care plans. • Conduct risk assessments in the home and mitigate any risks • Monitor, mediate and manage both client and Caregiver concerns and issues. • Carry out Quality Assurance (QA) visits in client homes, developing and reviewing care plans for clients and conducting service enquiries and care consultations as needed. • Through the QA visits, ensure client care plan is in line with their care needs, following up with family and healthcare professionals as appropriate. • Ensuring the care being delivered in client’s homes is meeting HCCI, ISO & Franchise Standards, local policies and the requirements of the Health Service Executive (HSE) • Ensure Caregiver Supervisions to be kept up to date. • Mentoring and supporting a large team of Caregivers to carry out their roles effectively. • Develop and maintain client relationships and client family/ caregiver relationships. - Build networks and enhance existing relationships with health care professionals and multi-disciplinary teams in hospitals and various community settings • Report and consult with senior management on clinical issues as appropriate. • To participate in clinical audit as identified by the organization. • Assist with other duties as delegated by the Management Team. Role Competencies: • A professional, friendly and approachable demeanour • Excellent communication skills • Time management • Clinical expertise Education | Experience | Requirements: • Minimum NFQ; QQI Level 6, Social, Healthcare degree preferred. • 3 years’ experience in home care, health care or senior-related industry required, an equivalent combination of education and work experience. • Computer literacy What you`ll get: Organisation Core Competencies: • Self-Leadership • Service Excellence • Teamwork and Collaboration • Interpersonal Communication • Adapting to Change • Resilience CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Support Worker
Dovida Caregivers provide a range of home care services designed to support, empower, and enhance the lives of people living with disabilities , enabling them to live independently and with dignity in their own homes. As a caregiver, you will deliver essential, person-centred support tailored to each client’s individual abilities, preferences, and goals, promoting independence, inclusion, and quality of life. Care services fall into four main categories: 1. Companionship Companionship services focus on emotional wellbeing, social inclusion, and meaningful engagement for individuals living with disabilities. Key responsibilities: The caregiver will work under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse and will receive full training to implement individualised, person-centred care plans. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
School Warden (Relief)
JOB DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS Main Purpose of Post To ensure the safety of children crossing the road at a designated point between specified times. The discharge of these duties must not be to the detriment of the welfare of other road users. School Wardens may also be required to participate in school talks with teachers and pupils to advise on the role and responsibilities of the School Warden and the role of the school. Level of Post The post holder will report to the appropriate supervisor assigned by Cork City Council. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST Character Each candidate shall be of good character. Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health, it will be necessary for the successful candidate before their appointment to undergo a medical examination by a qualified practitioner to be nominated by the City Council and this medical examination will include a hearing and eye test. Periodic hearing and eye tests may be arranged during the course of employment. Education Each candidate must have obtained such a standard of education as would enable the candidate to effectively carry out the duties of the position. Preferably the successful candidate will demonstrate and will be required as part of their duties to possess. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Punctuality at all times. • Flexibility in terms of working hours and availability to work. • Capability of assimilating the training which shall be necessary for the performance of their duty. • Ability to use initiative and judgement. Desirable Skills Driving Licence Because this role requires travelling between different schools across the city on short notice, a valid driving licence is highly desirable. Age Candidates deemed ‘not to be new entrants’ to the Public Service as defined by the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 must be under 65 years of age on the latest date for receipt of completed Application Forms for the post. Candidates deemed to be non-new entrants under these provisions must retire on reaching age 70. The age restriction of 65 years does not apply to ‘new entrants’ to the Public Service as defined by the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 (entrants from 1st April 2004 to 31st December 2012). There is no compulsory retirement age for persons deemed to be new entrants under these provisions. In accordance with the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012, there is a compulsory retirement at age 70 for new entrants to the Public Service after January 1st, 2013. PRINCIPAL CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Remuneration Hourly rate: €19.40 Applicants should note that entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. Principal Duties and Responsibilities a) To carry out the council’s policy regarding the school warden service, including health and safety procedures. b) Report at the specified times and location assigned under the direction of the Supervisor wearing uniform as issued and using the authorized “STOP” sign. c) Maintain control over the children waiting instruction to cross. d) The use of Stop Sign in the stopping of traffic. e) Supervision of the children crossing the road. f) The person employed will be required to report all matters of concern connected with their duties to their supervisor. g) The person employed will be required to perform the assigned duties exercising a duty of care, in the interest of safety of oneself, school children, fellow employees and the general public at all times. h) All accidents at the crossing point involving the Warden in the operation of his/her duties must be reported immediately after the duty period by telephone, to their supervisor, Cork City Council in accordance with City Council’s agreed policies and procedures. i) As this is a relief position, flexibility is required. The successful candidate must be available to work at various school locations across the city, sometimes at short notice, to provide cover where needed. j) Any other such duties that may be assigned to you from time to time by Cork City Council. Probation Where a person who is not already a permanent employee of a Local Authority is appointed to a permanent position, the following shall apply: (a) There shall be a period after such appointment takes effect during which such person shall hold the post on probation. (b) Such period shall be one year and may be extended at the discretion of the Director of People & Organisation Development. (c) Such person shall cease to hold the position at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Director of People & Organisation Development has certified that the service of such person is satisfactory based on the recommendation of the relevant Director of Operations. Superannuation Membership of the Superannuation Scheme is mandatory from your date of appointment and the appropriate superannuation scheme will be determined in accordance with the provisions set out in the Age requirements section (above). The Scheme is contributory and provides for payment of pension, lump sum and death benefits, in accordance with the rules of the scheme an employee is assigned to, having regard to the Age requirements. Hours of Duty School Wardens employed by the City Council work up to 19.5 hours per week as required. On occasion the time of attendance and number of crossings can be varied by the school to which a Warden is assigned dependant on the school’s requirements. In principle, the hours of work are: Monday to Thursday: 8.15 am to 9.15 am 12.30 pm – 3.30 pm Friday: 8.15 am to 9.15 am 12.30 pm – 3.00 pm These hours apply to Relief School Wardens. The Council reserves the right to alter your hours of work from time to time. All hours worked will be subject to the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time Act (Regulations) 2001. Citizenship Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be. (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway, or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK), or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons, or (d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK, or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa, or (e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015, or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa, or (f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. Residence Candidates should be aware that the holder of the post must reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof, at a location acceptable to the City Council. Training In the event of you being offered a position following interview, you will be required to complete a mandatory one-day training session and achieve a pass mark in same. Training is delivered on an annual basis, with full training provided one year and a refresher session the following year, on a rotational basis. You may also be required to attend any training arranged by Cork City Council for School Wardens. Safety The successful candidate must comply with safety policy and directives in force from time to time and wear protective clothing and other equipment issued and/or required. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive place of work and have a robust strategy to enable this. We are an equal opportunity employer and through our recruitment process, we welcome and encourage applications from interested and suitably qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic origin, membership of the traveller community, religion or beliefs, family or civil status, sexual orientation/gender identity or disability. 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.
Pool Assistant
SECTION 1: THE ROLE West Cork Leisure Centre – Dunmanway includes a 25-metre swimming pool, learner pool, hydrotherapy pool, sauna and steam room, disabled changing facilities and gymnasium. The Pool Assistant will lifeguard, teach and coach as required and ensure that the customer care policy of the facility is always maintained to the highest standards. The Pool Assistant will report to the Manager and Supervisors and will assist, supervise, and control, where necessary users of the facility. The Pool Assistant will ensure that all activity areas are ready for use as required both in terms of cleanliness and equipment that is required. On taking up duty, the successful applicant(s) may have an opportunity to train as a Swimming Teacher if required. 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 by management from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Supervision of activities in all areas of the facility. Lifeguarding of all swimmers. Setting up, changing and storing equipment, furniture and any apparatus as required by the Programme of the complex. Assist and instruct individuals and/or groups in swimming tuition. Promotion of the facility. Supervise and control entrance areas, the foyer, pool hall, and other areas and generally assist the Manager and Supervisors in furthering the successful operation of the facility. To effect minor repairs to equipment and to maintain all equipment in a safe and proper manner. Administer First Aid where appropriate. To receive supplies and equipment, recording and storage of same. Cleaning of pool surrounds, decks, changing rooms, toilets and other areas. Supervision of changing rooms. General cleaning and labouring duties in the complex. Reception duties as instructed by the Manager and Supervisors. Responsibility for the carrying and handling of monies. Water testing and recording of results. Report writing for accidents and incidents, etc. Cleaning of showers and toilets. Stocktaking duties. Enforcing the rules and regulations of the facility and monitoring the behaviour of all patrons. The Pool Assistant will be required to update his/her Life Saving, Swimming Teaching and First Aid qualifications at the prescribed intervals. Any other duties, which from time to time, may be allocated by the Manager or Supervisors. SECTION 3: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA / QUALIFICATIONS Availability Candidates are required to be available to work weekdays, weekends and bank holidays. 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, Experience Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms - • Hold a minimum current Irish Water Safety Pool Lifeguard award or RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification. • Have a thorough knowledge of resuscitation including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid. If the successful applicant does not have a First Aid Qualification, they will be required to obtain it within 6 months of appointment. Desirable but not essential- • Swimming Teacher’s Award. • A Certificate of Competence in Pool Plant Operator. • Previous work in a swimming pool is also desirable but not necessary as full training will be provided. Age Each candidate must be not less than 17 years of age on closing date for receipt of applications for this post. SECTION 4: SELECTION PROCESS The recruitment selection process will include an interview. Candidates will be assessed under the following criteria: • Relevant Experience • Interpersonal & Communication Skills • Knowledge & Understanding of the Post • Teamwork A panel may be formed on the basis of such interview. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the qualifications declared for the office and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may within the life of the panel be appointed as appropriate vacancies arise. SECTION 5: TENURE The position is full-time. The post is pensionable. A panel may be formed to fill vacancies for both temporary and permanent positions which may arise during the lifetime of the panel. SECTION 6: SALARY Pool Assistants will be paid €18.2406 basic per hour (Point 1) (1st June 2026 scale), rising by annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance. The Pool Assistant pay scale is as follows SECTION 7: LOCATION OF POST The position will be based initially at West Cork Leisure Centre – Dunmanway. 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. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. SECTION 8: WORKING HOURS This employment is full-time, 39 hours per week. The post requires flexibility in working hours and may involve night and/or weekend work, early/late shifts, as directed. A typical shift would be 6.30a.m. to 2.30p.m. or 1.30p.m. to 9.30p.m. But these hours are subject to change. Candidates are required to be available to work weekdays, weekends and bank holidays. SECTION 9: ANNUAL LEAVE Your annual leave allowance is 25 days per annum inclusive of Good Friday. The granting of annual leave at any time is always subject to the requirements of the Council and all annual leave is liable to suspension during periods of exceptional pressure. SECTION 10: GARDA VETTING Successful candidates will be subject to Garda Vetting in advance of appointment to the position.
Pool Assistant
SECTION 1: THE ROLE West Cork Leisure Centre – Dunmanway includes a 25-metre swimming pool, learner pool, hydrotherapy pool, sauna and steam room, disabled changing facilities and gymnasium. The Pool Assistant will lifeguard, teach and coach as required and ensure that the customer care policy of the facility is always maintained to the highest standards. The Pool Assistant will report to the Manager and Supervisors and will assist, supervise, and control, where necessary users of the facility. The Pool Assistant will ensure that all activity areas are ready for use as required both in terms of cleanliness and equipment that is required. On taking up duty, the successful applicant(s) may have an opportunity to train as a Swimming Teacher if required. 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 by management from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Supervision of activities in all areas of the facility. Lifeguarding of all swimmers. Setting up, changing and storing equipment, furniture and any apparatus as required by the Programme of the complex. Assist and instruct individuals and/or groups in swimming tuition. Promotion of the facility. Supervise and control entrance areas, the foyer, pool hall, and other areas and generally assist the Manager and Supervisors in furthering the successful operation of the facility. To effect minor repairs to equipment and to maintain all equipment in a safe and proper manner. Administer First Aid where appropriate. To receive supplies and equipment, recording and storage of same. Cleaning of pool surrounds, decks, changing rooms, toilets and other areas. Supervision of changing rooms. General cleaning and labouring duties in the complex. Reception duties as instructed by the Manager and Supervisors. Responsibility for the carrying and handling of monies. Water testing and recording of results. Report writing for accidents and incidents, etc. Cleaning of showers and toilets. Stocktaking duties. Enforcing the rules and regulations of the facility and monitoring the behaviour of all patrons. The Pool Assistant will be required to update his/her Life Saving, Swimming Teaching and First Aid qualifications at the prescribed intervals. Any other duties, which from time to time, may be allocated by the Manager or Supervisors. SECTION 3: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA / QUALIFICATIONS Availability Candidates are required to be available to work weekdays, weekends and bank holidays. 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, Experience Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms - • Hold a minimum current Irish Water Safety Pool Lifeguard award or RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification. • Have a thorough knowledge of resuscitation including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid. If the successful applicant does not have a First Aid Qualification, they will be required to obtain it within 6 months of appointment. Desirable but not essential- • Swimming Teacher’s Award. • A Certificate of Competence in Pool Plant Operator. • Previous work in a swimming pool is also desirable but not necessary as full training will be provided. Age Each candidate must be not less than 17 years of age on closing date for receipt of applications for this post. SECTION 4: SELECTION PROCESS The recruitment selection process will include an interview. Candidates will be assessed under the following criteria: • Relevant Experience • Interpersonal & Communication Skills • Knowledge & Understanding of the Post • Teamwork A panel may be formed on the basis of such interview. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the qualifications declared for the office and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may within the life of the panel be appointed as appropriate vacancies arise. SECTION 5: TENURE The position is full-time. The post is pensionable. A panel may be formed to fill vacancies for both temporary and permanent positions which may arise during the lifetime of the panel. SECTION 6: SALARY Pool Assistants will be paid €18.2406 basic per hour (Point 1) (1st June 2026 scale), rising by annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance. The Pool Assistant pay scale is as follows SECTION 7: LOCATION OF POST The position will be based initially at West Cork Leisure Centre – Dunmanway. 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. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. SECTION 8: WORKING HOURS This employment is full-time, 39 hours per week. The post requires flexibility in working hours and may involve night and/or weekend work, early/late shifts, as directed. A typical shift would be 6.30a.m. to 2.30p.m. or 1.30p.m. to 9.30p.m. But these hours are subject to change. Candidates are required to be available to work weekdays, weekends and bank holidays. SECTION 9: ANNUAL LEAVE Your annual leave allowance is 25 days per annum inclusive of Good Friday. The granting of annual leave at any time is always subject to the requirements of the Council and all annual leave is liable to suspension during periods of exceptional pressure. SECTION 10: GARDA VETTING Successful candidates will be subject to Garda Vetting in advance of appointment to the position.
Pool Assistant
SECTION 1: THE ROLE West Cork Leisure Centre – Dunmanway includes a 25-metre swimming pool, learner pool, hydrotherapy pool, sauna and steam room, disabled changing facilities and gymnasium. The Pool Assistant will lifeguard, teach and coach as required and ensure that the customer care policy of the facility is always maintained to the highest standards. The Pool Assistant will report to the Manager and Supervisors and will assist, supervise, and control, where necessary users of the facility. The Pool Assistant will ensure that all activity areas are ready for use as required both in terms of cleanliness and equipment that is required. On taking up duty, the successful applicant(s) may have an opportunity to train as a Swimming Teacher if required. 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 by management from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Supervision of activities in all areas of the facility. Lifeguarding of all swimmers. Setting up, changing and storing equipment, furniture and any apparatus as required by the Programme of the complex. Assist and instruct individuals and/or groups in swimming tuition. Promotion of the facility. Supervise and control entrance areas, the foyer, pool hall, and other areas and generally assist the Manager and Supervisors in furthering the successful operation of the facility. To effect minor repairs to equipment and to maintain all equipment in a safe and proper manner. Administer First Aid where appropriate. To receive supplies and equipment, recording and storage of same. Cleaning of pool surrounds, decks, changing rooms, toilets and other areas. Supervision of changing rooms. General cleaning and labouring duties in the complex. Reception duties as instructed by the Manager and Supervisors. Responsibility for the carrying and handling of monies. Water testing and recording of results. Report writing for accidents and incidents, etc. Cleaning of showers and toilets. Stocktaking duties. Enforcing the rules and regulations of the facility and monitoring the behaviour of all patrons. The Pool Assistant will be required to update his/her Life Saving, Swimming Teaching and First Aid qualifications at the prescribed intervals. Any other duties, which from time to time, may be allocated by the Manager or Supervisors. SECTION 3: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA / QUALIFICATIONS Availability Candidates are required to be available to work weekdays, weekends and bank holidays. 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, Experience Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms - • Hold a minimum current Irish Water Safety Pool Lifeguard award or RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification. • Have a thorough knowledge of resuscitation including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid. If the successful applicant does not have a First Aid Qualification, they will be required to obtain it within 6 months of appointment. Desirable but not essential- • Swimming Teacher’s Award. • A Certificate of Competence in Pool Plant Operator. • Previous work in a swimming pool is also desirable but not necessary as full training will be provided. Age Each candidate must be not less than 17 years of age on closing date for receipt of applications for this post. SECTION 4: SELECTION PROCESS The recruitment selection process will include an interview. Candidates will be assessed under the following criteria: • Relevant Experience • Interpersonal & Communication Skills • Knowledge & Understanding of the Post • Teamwork A panel may be formed on the basis of such interview. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the qualifications declared for the office and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may within the life of the panel be appointed as appropriate vacancies arise. SECTION 5: TENURE The position is full-time. The post is pensionable. A panel may be formed to fill vacancies for both temporary and permanent positions which may arise during the lifetime of the panel. SECTION 6: SALARY Pool Assistants will be paid €18.2406 basic per hour (Point 1) (1st June 2026 scale), rising by annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance. The Pool Assistant pay scale is as follows SECTION 7: LOCATION OF POST The position will be based initially at West Cork Leisure Centre – Dunmanway. 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. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. SECTION 8: WORKING HOURS This employment is full-time, 39 hours per week. The post requires flexibility in working hours and may involve night and/or weekend work, early/late shifts, as directed. A typical shift would be 6.30a.m. to 2.30p.m. or 1.30p.m. to 9.30p.m. But these hours are subject to change. Candidates are required to be available to work weekdays, weekends and bank holidays. SECTION 9: ANNUAL LEAVE Your annual leave allowance is 25 days per annum inclusive of Good Friday. The granting of annual leave at any time is always subject to the requirements of the Council and all annual leave is liable to suspension during periods of exceptional pressure. SECTION 10: GARDA VETTING Successful candidates will be subject to Garda Vetting in advance of appointment to the position.
