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Care Assistants Aligned to the Care Assistant(Disability Services) pay scale Salary: The 13-point salary scale for the post as of 01/02/2026. €34,536, €35,677, €37,230, €37,745, €38,579, €40,201, €41,943, €42,550, €44,063, €45,195, €46,117, €47,152, €47,954LSI New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Locations We have roles in various locations across Cork City & County Shift Work position 78-hour fortnight (Day Shift and Night Shift) In line with our growing services Horizons is looking to recruit Care Assistants to support people with an intellectual disability and/or autism to flourish and lead a life of their choosing. This is a real opportunity to support people to reach their dreams, hopes, and wishes every day. The successful applicants may be required to work in existing Horizons residential or day service/hub locations , as part of a team or in new community-based settings. The positions require a high degree of flexibility and motivation. The team members will work closely with individuals’ circles of support and their local community in order to develop and progress opportunities for them. A commitment to a person centred, citizen based, and social model of support is required. Applicants must possess the competencies and skills appropriate to working with persons with an intellectual disability. Note: Shortlisting will be based on the information provided on the application form. Essential Criteria for Applicants: · A relevant qualification: minimum QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare/Intellectual Disability (all 8 modules completed as per QQI requirements). · Have a general understanding of current legislation (ADMA, UNCRPD). · Excellent team working skills. · Initiative, flexibility, and enthusiasm. · Good communication and interpersonal skills. · Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. · A track record of thinking creatively, being person centred and adaptable. · IT Skills and experience in report writing. · Valid work permission and eligibility to work in Ireland at the time of application. Desirable Criteria for Applicants: · Experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability and additional needs such as autism or physical and medical condition is desirable. · A full clean driving license is desirable. What we offer: · A flexible and supportive work environment. · Salary in line with the HSE consolidated pay scales. · Opportunities for professional development and career growth. · An opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. · Premium Payments. · Paid Maternity Leave. · Pension. · Training and Development. · Employee Assistance Programme. · 23 days Annual Leave. Completed applications must be submitted no later than Sunday,31 May 2026. Note: We recommend completing the application on a PC or laptop to ensure full visibility of the form. The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply. Visit our website at Home - Horizons
Deputy Librarian
University College Cork is seeking a Deputy Librarian who will support the University Librarian ensuring integrated service delivery across the department and that its strategic direction is aligned with the overall strategic direction of the University. The Deputy Librarian will lead the development and delivery of the Library’s staff professional learning and development approach to ensure departmental effectiveness in a changing organisational and sectoral context and will lead a functional area, currently the Library’s contribution to UCC’s Learning, Teaching and Student Experience agenda. The postholder will be a key member of the Library Leadership team sharing strategic oversight of Library services, staff and functions to meet the needs of the University. You will be an experienced leader with strategic understanding of the changing higher education landscape, and the contribution libraries can make to research, learning and teaching. You will have personal drive, enthusiasm and professional expertise to provide excellent leadership, working closely and productively with students, academic staff researchers and professional services colleagues. Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process. For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/. The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process. Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Liz Jolly, email: liz.jolly@ucc.ie University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028. UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives . Appointment may be made on the Senior Admin III Salary Scale: €91,907 - €130,222 (Scale B) / €87,311 - €123,714 (Scale A). Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy. We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process. Please note interviews will be conducted either online via Microsoft Teams or in person in the first instance. Candidates may also be required to attend interviews in person if an interview takes place online. Candidates will be notified as appropriate. Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal (https://ore.ucc.ie/). Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to recruitment@ucc.ie, quoting the job-title.
