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Duties The duties outlined in the Job Specification are 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. In accordance with Section 159(3) & (4) of Local Government Act 2001 an employee of the local authority shall perform the duties of the office and give the local authority under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such other officer as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate services of an executive, administrative or management nature as are required for the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties and to exercise such powers, duties and functions as may be delegated to him or her by the Chief Executive from time to time including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by the local authority and such duties as may be required in relation to the area of any local authority. The holder of the office will, if required, act for an officer of a higher level. 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. Hours of Duty The standard working week will be 35 hours per week. The role may, on occasion, include evening and weekend work. Holders of the post may be called for duty at any time in accordance with arrangements made by local authorities. The Council reserves the right to alter hours of work from time to time. 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. Superannuation Contribution Persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. All persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority will be required in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children's Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the Scheme.Persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority for the first time on or after 1st January 2013 will be liable to pay Class A PRSI Contribution and will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute at the rate of 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration plus 3% of pensionable remuneration. Retirement Age Retirement age will be determined based on previous public sector service and will be advised at the time of appointment. Residence The holder of the post shall reside in the district in which duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof, at a location acceptable to the City Council. Training The successful candidate may, from time to time, be required to attend training deemed by the Council to be necessary for the post. Driving Licence/Travel If a holder of any office drives a motor car in the course of their duties they must hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles free from disqualifications and medical limitations. Travel and subsistence expenses will be paid in accordance with the agreed rates which may be revised from time to time. Safety The successful candidate must comply with safety policy and directives in force. Health For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health it may be necessary for the successful candidate, before they are appointed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. Cork City Council is inviting applications from experienced people and operations managers who are committed to excellence in service delivery, innovative service design and customer service. The Senior Staff Officer is a frontline management position and team lead which is a crucial link between frontline staff and senior management with responsibility for resource management and service delivery. Senior Staff Officers are responsible for ensuring goals set out in Directorate and Team Plans become operational actions through the planning, allocation, and prioritisation of work. Senior Staff Officers are also expected to contribute to the development of strategic policies to guide the work of the Council. The City Council is dedicated to delivering excellent public services by working collaboratively with strategic partners, businesses, community, and neighbourhoods to ensure that the city continues to thrive as a place to live, study, visit and work. As Senior Staff Officer, you will be contributing to achieving our vision of leading Cork to take its place as a world class city. Our people are committed to our values of public good, trust & integrity, respect, a people centric approach, responsibility, and innovation. THE ROLE Staff at Senior Staff Officer level work in a range of roles across public facing and internal service areas of the Council. The Person The ideal candidate will: • Have a clear track record of managing resources and information to ensure efficient service design and delivery; • Have experience of leading and managing a team or teams effectively, enhancing employee engagement, and creating a culture of innovation and personal responsibility; • Have the ability to maximise financial resources within a budgetary control framework; • Have a knowledge of Cork City Council’s strategic objectives, an understanding of the range of our internal and external stakeholders and a track record in successful stakeholder engagement. Your responsibilities may include: • Acting as a key point of contact and liaison in relation to all operational matters for the service delivery of the section or sections for which they are responsible. • Working with and leading multi-disciplinary teams to ensure effective service delivery that is fully aligned to corporate values and plans. • Contributing to employee engagement and an inclusive workplace through the proactive management of staff performance and development. • The research, analysis and communication of information on specific issues and policies as appropriate, including compiling, preparing, and presenting reports, presentations and correspondence etc. • Involvement in the day-to-day financial management of capital and operational expenditure in the section or department, including preparation of budgets and maximising funding opportunities where appropriate. • Implementation and management of change management initiatives within the relevant area of responsibility. • Contributing to the development of longer-term strategy and policy to guide the work of the Council and development of the City. • Developing and maintaining productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including colleagues, external agencies, and elected representatives. • Identifying and delivering improvements in service delivery with appropriate use of performance indicators. • Contributing to corporate governance and ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory provisions including relevant health and safety provisions. • Undertaking any other duties of a similar nature and responsibility, as may be required, or assigned from time to time. 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 them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST 1. Character Candidates shall be of good character. 2. Health Candidate shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Education, Experience etc., Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (i) a. have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects (or four subjects if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and/or English and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics, and b. have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in higher level (or Honours) papers in three subjects in that examination (or two subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics) or (ii) have obtained a comparable standard in equivalent examination, or (iii) hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard, and (iv) shall have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff. Salary The salary scale for the post is: €53,345 - €54,618 - €56,168 - €59,086 - €60,828 - €62,994 (LSI1) - €65,172 (LSI2)
Executive Assistant
Imagine a future where you focus on leadership support and reporting and general purchase admin tasks associated with supporting the business Join us in this role where you’ll be an integral part of the management team and proactively provide support for the business. Welcome to Onshore Ireland & UK You’ll be part of Development & Operations where you, together with your colleagues, will provide assistance to the Senior Director with diary management and logistics, as well as support them on presentation development and business reporting. In addition, you’ll support the wider business on Account Payable invoice processing and query management. We work closely supporting each other, embracing opportunities for change in order to influence the best and most efficient way of working. We’re a friendly and dynamic team with colleagues who are professional, supportive, dedicated, and always looking to improve the way we work, in order to provide the best service possible. You’ll play an important role in: Maybe you’ve read the above and can see you have some transferable skills, even though they don’t quite match all the points. If you think you can bring something to the team, we still encourage you to apply. Join a global leader in renewable energy Ørsted is a growing green energy major and global leader in climate action. With us you’ll play a part in driving change towards a green energy future. You’ll grow your talent in a fast-paced and high-growth industry where you have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop through challenging assignments and industry-leading experts. Here, you can perform in a friendly work environment based on trust, respect, and collaboration. Shape the future with us Send your application to us as soon as possible. We’ll be conducting interviews on a continuous basis and reserve the right to take down the advert when we have found the right candidate.
Legal Secretary/executive
ODS Solicitors LLP are recruiting a legal Executive/legal Assistant for their Cork city centre practice. Experience preferable but not essential as training will be provided. The ideal candidate will be in a position to work on their own initiative but also to work as part of a team. Candidates should have excellent attention to detail and organisation skills together with a strong work ethic and an ability to manage work efficiently in a busy practice. This is an in-office position which is not suitable for remote working. The role includes digital/audio typing, secretarial duties, file maintenance, telephone duties, liaising with clients and Counsel and general administration duties. Salary commensurate with experience. If you wish to apply for this role please email a CV and cover letter to: helene@odssolicitors.ie
Clinical Nurse Manager, Ward B, 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 designated 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 1.1 million. In 2022, CUH had 72,928 ED presentations; 265,360 physical out-patient attendances; 38,457 virtual out-patient attendances; 30,379 inpatient discharges and 30,593 day cases. Ward 5B Ward 5B is a 20 bedded ward which includes a four-bedded acute respiratory care unit. Respiratory patients have both acute and chronic conditions such as COPD, Asthma, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Disease and Cystic Fibrosis. Purpose of the Post The post of CNM 2 has a pivotal role in service planning, co-ordinating, and managing activity and resources within the clinical area. The main responsibilities are: quality assurance, resource management, staffing and staff development, practice development, facilitating communication and professional / clinical leadership. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (Ward 5B) will: Professional /Clinical The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Informal Enquiries Name: Nora Twomey, Assistant Director of Nursing Email: Nora.Twomey@hse.ie Mobile: 087 7474210
Customer Assistant
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. We are as flexible as you are. We have different shifts to suit your lifestyle. Come and speak to us to see what we can offer you. This may be your next career move! As a Customer Assistant you are required to sell alcohol, therefore you must be 18 or over to work in our store. What you'll do
Bus Escort
Location: Appointment is to the Cork ETB Scheme with initial placement confirmed at appointment. Cork ETB reserves the right to assign a staff member to any other location, as the service exigencies require. Hours: Circa 10 to 25 hours per week Purpose of Job: To assist student/s to and from home to school premise on a daily basis. Responsible to: School Principal or deputed officers of Cork ETB Responsibilities & Duties: The responsibilities and duties listed below are general in scope and are not meant to be exhaustive in relation to the work to be undertaken bya School Transport Bus Escort hereafter called the Bus Escort. In addition to the listed duties, the Bus Escort will undertake other duties pertaining to the role as may bedecided by the School Management and/or Cork ETB. It is expected that the Bus Escort will, on his/her own initiative, identify tasks/duties that need to be carried out as part of the role subject to authorisation by School Management and/or Cork ETB as appropriate. The Bus Escort: • Must ensure that they are on the bus/taxi at time of first pick-up and last set down. It is expected in most instances the Bus Escort will begin their shift at the school premise and be transported to the individual student pick up points. • Is responsible for the safety of children when opening and closing doors prior to ‘stop’ and ‘move off’. • Assists children to board and alight safely from the school bus/taxi. • Makes sure all children are seated with appropriate straps or harnesses where provided. • Ensures that each pupil is received by some responsible person at the set down point. • Supervises children travelling on bus/taxi. • Maintains a good working relationship with the driver of the bus/taxi. • Acts as liaison between Principal and/or Class Teacher and parents when required i.e., conveyance of messages or letters to parents. • Observes confidentiality in all aspects of work. • Is aware of particular disabilities of children on the bus/taxi and be briefed by the Principal on how to deal with same, e.g., epilepsy etc. • Performs any other duties relevant to the position of the Bus Escort which may be assigned by the Principal from time to time. • Unless under exceptional circumstances, the escort never leaves the bus/taxi or the vehicles immediate vicinity. • Is positioned on the bus where maximum control of children is achieved i.e., at back of bus/taxi. • Reports all concerns to the Principal and/or Class Teacher. • Is expected to participate in training which will be provided from time to time. Person Specification Essential Criteria: The minimum required standard of education for appointment to the post of Bus Escort is:- 1. QQI Level 3 major qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications, OR A minimum of three grade Ds in the Junior Certificate, OR Equivalent Qualification. 2. In addition, the Bus Escort must understand the importance of supporting children with special educational needs to facilitate their attendance at school. 3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to ensure positive and effective relationships with principal/class teacher, driver, parents, students and other relevant stakeholders. 4. Have a calm, patient and sensitive attitude. 5. Applicants may be subject to Occupational Health Screening and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable possibility of their being able to give regular and efficient service. Desirable: 1. Qualification/certificate in Special Needs Assistant / Childcare. 2. Experience of working with children with special needs. General Terms and Conditions of Employment: Remuneration: Remuneration is subject to the conditions set out by the Department of Education from time to time. The current hourly rate of pay is €13.40 + 8% holiday pay. They are entitled to claim social welfare entitlements during summer closures. Garda Vetting: The appointment is subject to Cork ETB receiving a satisfactory vetting disclosure from the National Vetting Bureau. Work References: Work references will be requested by the ETB from nominated referees prior to appointment.
Supervisor
Main purpose of the role: Manage and motivate your team, ensuring the store operates efficiently and effectively and to provide our customers with the very best customer service experience at all times. The ideal candidate will have/be: - 2 years` experience in a customer service facing role is desirable • Excellent communication skills • The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure • The ability to organise work, delegate responsibilities and support team members in the store. Main duties: • Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based • Be approachable and a role model who leads by example and encourages teamwork and a positive attitude in the workplace • Set the standard for other employees in relation to rotation, merchandising and facing off • Assist in the induction, training and development of employees • Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy • Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Sales Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. Interact with each customer with great pride, passion and care and inspire shoppers through knowledge and expertise. The ideal candidate will have/be: • Excellent communication skills • Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs • Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible • Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment • Customer driven • Previous customer service experience is an advantage. Main duties: • Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based • Show a positive attitude and take responsibility for ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience • Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy • Merchandise shelves, ensuring that all areas of the store are presented to the highest standard • Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Baby & Toddler Swimming Teachers
No experience necessary, full training provided to the successful applicant. Turtle Tots teachers are trained to the highest standard possible with the Swimming Teachers’ Association or Swim England and hold a lifesaving and rescue qualification. In addition, all teachers have completed rigorous Turtle Tots training, and are all passionate about teaching swimming and fitness to expectant mums, babies and toddlers! Not only are they experts in their field; they’re also warm, dedicated and supportive…the list goes on.
Clerical Officer
Job Summary: We are currently seeking a Temporary Grade III Clerical Officer to join our team in Wilton, Co. Cork. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in both desk-based patient-facing roles and back-office-based roles. They should have excellent phone skills, IT skills, and administration skills. Key Responsibilities:
