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Grade Case Worker - £25,726.86 / £14.14 per hour Reporting to Local LMT Contract Permanent Location Foyle Haven, 23A John Street, Derry/Londonderry BT48 6JY Hours Full Time – 35 hours per week (7-day week –afternoons, evenings & weekends) Scope of Responsibility To be a member of a multi-disciplined team using holistic approaches to support Depaul service users. Working to a housing-led, low threshold, harm reduction approach, where service users receive a high degree of support and advice. Depaul has a commitment to service user participation and to empowering our service users to manage their own lives. The aim of the role is to support and signpost service users into services that will improve their housing, health and wellbeing while improving the service users quality of life. This is achieved through the provision of engagement and individualised support plans, targeted interventions, signposting and group work. You will work proactively form strong relationships and gain service users' trust, striving to provide the best possible service levels at all times. Key Areas of Responsibility Service user focus To provide service user support in a person lead manner, which is both professional and respectful. Assess the safety and wellbeing needs of the service user and develop plans which address and reduce identified risks. In partnership with service users, to assess their needs and develop support plans, which are flexible and respond to the changing needs of the service users. To work with service users and relevant external agencies in order to deliver meaningful and effective key working To support service users to integrate with their communities in line with good neighbourhood principals. To advocate on behalf of service users to achieve the best outcomes for them. Provide outreach work within the community based on service delivery needs Health & Safety To ensure that Health and Safety standards are met within the service in accordance with Depaul’s Health and Safety policy and procedures. To undertake assigned duties regarding the overall health and safety and security of the service and utilize available security systems to manage risk relevant to the service. To ensure completion of all relevant wellbeing and health and safety checks Administration & Record Keeping Carry out service administration tasks such as; upkeep of client records, financial transactions, internal and external reports, incident and accident management and other record keeping relevant to the roles. To remain vigilant to IT and cyber risks and comply at all times with Depaul’s IT Security policies. Other duties To be a contributing team player, taking part in handovers, team meetings, core training, the mentoring of Volunteers and supporting other team members in ensuring all decision making is appropriate and consistent To at all times undertake your role in a professional manner maintaining a high quality standard of work in line with Depaul Values and ethos. The above list is not exhaustive; additional areas of responsibility may be added over time and flexibility to cover for other staff roles is required from time to time. Person Requirements Qualifications & Experience · A formal Level 3 qualification in a social care field, e.g. diploma in health and social care or equivalent And · At least 2 years paid relevant work experience OR · At least 3 years paid relevant work experience And 3 formal qualifications at Level 2 to include Math and English, e.g. GCSE’s or NVQ Skills · Good working knowledge of risk assessment and risk management processes · Good IT skills, including working knowledge of using IT systems to record client information · Good written and verbal communication skills. · The ability to compile and present accurate written and electronic reports Knowledge · Have an understanding of homelessness and the issues that can lead to homelessness · Have an understanding of what supports can be offered in homeless services to promote positive futures · Have knowledge/experience of working with needs assessment, key working and support planning for service users · Have a knowledge of the statutory and voluntary sector resources available to people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness · Understand the importance for Health and Safety standards in the delivery of services on a day to day basis. · Knowledge of relevant statutory and voluntary agencies and the ability to network/liaise with all relevant bodies · Knowledge and willingness to work within the guidelines of Depaul vision mission and values. Circumstances · Ability to work on a rota basis (7 day week – Mornings, Evenings & Weekends) Access NI This Post is subject to an Enhanced Access NI check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with Depaul. This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences or other information contained on a disclosure certificate. NISCC This post is subject to NISCC registration, if you do not hold a valid registration this must be completed within your probationary period. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Associate Dentist
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Dentist to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team in Portstewart. There is an established list available which includes a number of private patients. Denplan is offered at this practice. We pride ourselves on offering an excellent quality of care and service to our patients. We can offer:
Employment Navigator
Employment Navigator (Ref: E/EN/D/625) Job details: Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: £29,636.34 per annum Contract: Fixed term initially until March 31st 2026 (may be extended subject to funding) Location: Derry/Londonderry Key responsibilities: Bryson exists to make the greatest difference to the greatest need. The Maximise Employment Navigator will engage: 500 hardest to reach economically inactive people in localities of multiple deprivation across Northern Ireland to deliver in community-based settings: · 4,000 tailored, intensive, wrap-around, one-to-one support sessions up to 1hr long (i.e., average of 8 per beneficiary) including life and basic skills sessions i.e., digital, English, maths, ESOL 2,250 “check-ins” following employment. This will enable beneficiaries to gain and sustain employment and increase their skills levels to maximise their potential. Essential Criteria: Minimum of 1 year in a similar role 5 GCSEs at grade C and above including English and Maths Knowledge and understanding of the NI labour market and the complex issues faced by those who are furthest removed/disadvantaged Sound ICT knowledge including Microsoft Office applications Full clean driver’s license For more information, or a full job description/person specification, please contact the Human Resources Department Tel: (028) 9084 8494 or email: recruit@brysongroup.org Closing date for receipt of completed applications is: Friday 4th July at 4pm
Peaceplus Project Officer, Green Clubs
The College is seeking applications for a PEACEPLUS Project Officer - Green Clubs for an 18 month fixed-term post. The postholder will provide support to sports clubs to undergo environmental ‘green’ transformation and embed sustainability within their own clubs and on a cross-community basis. ‘GREEN CLUBS’ PROJECT INFORMATION A project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). The project will focus on raising awareness of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, building leadership and capacity, sharing best practice, supporting the delivery of practical environmental initiatives and the development and dissemination of a ‘Green Club Toolkit’. This is a fully tendered project led by North West Regional College via PeacePlus funding and with strategic links to the Green Infrastructure Team (Environment and Regeneration Directorate) at Derry City and Strabane District Council. CONTRACT INFORMATION DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER The College welcomes applications from applicants with a disability. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to visit the College website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/ which provides accessibility information on College facilities. SAFEGUARDING & EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Under the provision of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007 this post is deemed to be a regulated position and a check will be carried out against the Barred List for Children. The College is committed to equal opportunities and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society in particular applicants from the Protestant Community. RESERVE LIST There is a possibility that a reserve list will be retained if more applicants are deemed suitable than posts exist. In the event the successful candidate fails to take up the post or if the post is vacated within 12 months of the appointment date, or if another vacancy arises within 12 months the post may be offered to the next person on the reserve list.
Strategic Asset Manager
Responsible for the implementation and delivery of the Council’s Estates Strategy to ensure the Council’s assets are managed and safeguarded in accordance with legislative requirements, governance arrangements, policies, procedures and best practice. As Council’s Asset Management Champion, develop and lead on an Asset Management Plan, in accordance with the Council’s Estates Strategy, to manage and optimise the value derived from land and property assets. Responsible for the establishment of an Asset forum and the performance of the asset base and associated outcomes. Oversee the management of the Councils Asset Register. Oversee the Council’s land and property portfolio, including management of the Land and Property Team, and servicing the Land & Property Sub-Committee. PLEASE NOTE: Only application forms containing all the information which has been sought will be considered. The shortlisting panel will base shortlisting decisions on the information contained within the Essential Criteria narrative sections of the application form, however Desirable Criteria may be used. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide sufficient relevant information including dates in this section of the form for each criteria. A reserve list may be established in order to fill future permanent and temporary posts that may arise for another similar vacancy within the following 12 months. Should a similar post become available within this time period, the post may be offered to those candidates on the reserve list, in order of merit, without the requirement for a further interview. The post may be offered on a full-time, part-time, permanent, temporary or fixed-term basis.
Technician, Electrical Installation
The College is seeking applications for a Technician in our Electrical Installation curriculum to be based in our Greystone campus. The postholder will provide a comprehensive and high standard of technical support to staff and students within all curriculum areas. The postholder will support the efficient and effective delivery of curriculum and provide a high-quality service. CONTRACT INFORMATION DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER The College welcomes applications from applicants with a disability. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to visit the College website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/ which provides accessibility information on College facilities. SAFEGUARDING & EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Under the provision of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007 this post is deemed to be a regulated position and a check will be carried out against the Barred List for Children. The College is committed to equal opportunities and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society in particular applicants from the Protestant Community. RESERVE LIST There is a possibility that a reserve list will be retained if more applicants are deemed suitable than posts exist. In the event the successful candidate fails to take up the post or if the post is vacated within 12 months of the appointment date, or if another vacancy arises within 12 months the post may be offered to the next person on the reserve list.
Lecturer In CNC
The College is seeking applications for a Lecturer in CNC to be based in our Springtown Campus. The post holder will provide quality teaching and learning opportunities within the specific areas outlined in the post in order to maximise the potential of every student and to undertake non-lecturing duties as appropriate. CONTRACT INFORMATION DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER The College welcomes applications from applicants with a disability. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to visit the College website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/ which provides accessibility information on College facilities. SAFEGUARDING & EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Under the provision of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007 this post is deemed to be a regulated position and a check will be carried out against the Barred List for Children. The College is committed to equal opportunities and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society in particular applicants from the Protestant Community. RESERVE LIST There is a possibility that a reserve list will be retained if more applicants are deemed suitable than posts exist. In the event the successful candidate fails to take up the post or if the post is vacated within 12 months of the appointment date, or if another vacancy arises within 12 months the post may be offered to the next person on the reserve list.
College Business And Financial Analyst
The College, in conjuction with South West College (SWC), is seeking applications for a College Business and Financial Analyst to be based in our Strand Road campus. Reporting to the Financial Director/Head of Finance the postholder will assist in the development of the Colleges by preparing a range of Business Cases and Project Evaluations. The postholder will be required to ensure compliance with the Northern Ireland Guide to Expenditure Appraisal and Evaluation, all other relevant regulations and requirements as demanded by the Colleges, sponsor Department and statutory agencies. This is a joint position working with North West Regional College (NWRC) and South West College (SWC). CONTRACT INFORMATION DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER The College welcomes applications from applicants with a disability. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to visit the College website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/ which provides accessibility information on College facilities. SAFEGUARDING & EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The College is committed to equal opportunities and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society in particular applicants from the Protestant Community. RESERVE LIST There is a possibility that a reserve list will be retained if more applicants are deemed suitable than posts exist. In the event the successful candidate fails to take up the post or if the post is vacated within 12 months of the appointment date, or if another vacancy arises within 12 months the post may be offered to the next person on the reserve list.
Local Authority Graduate Planner Recruitment
We are recruiting graduates from 10 skill areas We are recruiting suitable candidates to become Graduate Planners with 26 of the 31 City & County Councils in Ireland. The Local Government Ireland Graduate Planner Programme offers graduate planners a rewarding and impactful career in one of 26 of Ireland’s city or county councils. As a graduate planner in a city or county council, you’ll be part of a dynamic, supportive and forward-thinking team that’s dedicated to shaping our towns, cities and rural areas. You’ll get the opportunity to work on innovative projects that positively influence the built environment, support local economies, and enhance the quality of life of local communities Why Local Government? As a Graduate Planner in a Local Authority, you have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future development of our communities. While furthering your career as a professional planner. What does a City or County Council Planning Department do? The planning department within Local Authorities regulate and manage development within their county boundaries. Planning departments are responsible for building sustainable communities, creating detailed plans that act as a framework to guide future development, as well as providing expert planning advice, processing planning applications, and enforcing regulations to ensure sustainable growth in our cities and towns. Which City & County Councils will be hiring Graduate Planners 26 of the 31 City & County Councils will be hiring Graduate Planners as part of this recruitment campaign. For the purposes of the recruitment campaign the country and the 26 Councils are divided up into 5 regions. You can apply for a Graduate Planner position in only two regions. Within each region you will be able to apply for up to a maximum of 5 local authorities within each region). Who can apply?? You can apply if you are: • a recent graduate with an honour in a level 8 Honours degree or higher in Planning, or • due to graduate this year and expect to achieve an honour in a level 8 Honours degree or higher and • entitled to work in the Republic of Ireland. Existing local authority staff members can also apply if you hold the necessary qualifications detailed above. Applicants should also possess the following attributes, • Passion for shaping communities and tackling town planning challenges and a collaborative mindset • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills It is highly desirable that applicants should at the time of commencing employment hold a current valid unendorsed driving licence in respect of Category B vehicles and have access to your own vehicle. It should be noted by applicants that if you are assigned to a rural County Council your employer will require that you are able to undertake work related trips using your own vehicle as soon as possible after commencing employment. The Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) is co-ordinating the Local Authority Graduate Programme recruitment campaign on behalf of the 26 individual City & County Councils in the Republic participating in this national recruitment competition. If successful, you will be offered an employment contract with an individual City or County Council Eligibility qualifications and competence to compete To be eligible for these vacancies, applicants must be able to show the following. 1. Graduate status On or before the date on which a local authority makes you a formal job offer you must provide formal documentation confirming that you have recently achieved an honour in an honours degree (Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications). 2. Undergraduates and post-graduate students At the time of application, if you are still a final-year undergraduate or postgraduate student, you can still apply and complete all stages of the application and recruitment process. If you are a final year student and yet to be assigned a grade, you will be asked on the application form to detail the award your course of study will lead to and what grade you expect to obtain when you do graduate. However, you must have proof of having achieved the required award level required (i.e.) an honour in a level 8 honours degree or masters. You must show this to the potential employer as part of the normal pre-employment checks process before they can make any job offer to you. If you can’t prove at the job offer stage that you have achieved at least an honour in an honours degree or masters, a job offer will not be made. Applicants will not receive any job offers if they have been: • asked to repeat exams or • asked to resubmit elements of their final year course work so that their final results can be issued by the university or educational institute where they did the course of study Applicants must ensure that they are in a position to commence employment when required by the employing Council. As part of your employment you must ensure that you will be able to physically attend the Council offices, on a full-time basis, to begin with. 3. Competency You must also be able to show at interview that you have the competencies for the role of a Graduate Planner. These competencies are defined in Appendix 1 of this document. Certain citizenship requirements that will determine whether you can apply or not. Applicants must, by the date of any job offer, fit into one of the categories below Citizen of the European Union You are a citizen of one of the 27 member countries of the European Union Citizen of EEA You are a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of: • the European Union • Iceland • Liechtenstein • Norway Citizen of the UK You are a citizen of the United Kingdom (UK) Switzerland You are a citizen of Switzerland as defined in the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons Spouse or child You are a non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and have a stamp 4 visa International protection You are: • a person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015, or • a family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification, and • someone with a stamp 4 visa Parent or dependent You are 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 • have a stamp 4 visa Valid Department of Justice visa stamp You must hold a valid visa stamp issued by the Department of Justice which clearly allows you to reside in the country and seek employment, for example, stamp 1g. Existing local authority staff If you are a current employee of a City or County Council and possess an honour in a level 8 honours degree in Planning or higher, then you can apply for the position of a Graduate Planner, as long as your current post has a salary scale that starts below the starting salary for a Graduate Planner (i.e.) €38,956. Ex-public servants who previously availed of incentivised early retirement or a Voluntary Redundancy Scheme You must tell us if you have previously availed of: • a public service scheme of incentivised early retirement, and, or • the collective voluntary redundancy scheme. This collective scheme is detailed in Circular Letter LG(P) 06/2013. You must tell us if you are entitled to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment. You must also tell us where you have received a payment-in-lieu for service in any Public Service employment. Why should I apply? Local government is a great place to start and grow your career. The main benefits to working as a Graduate Planner in a City or County Council include: • Starting salary of €38,956 with annual increments • 24 days annual leave per year • Flexible work arrangements • Comprehensive mentoring and structured development programme for career growth as a Planner in Local Government • A structured career pathway that allows you to progress in your chosen career as a professional Planner • Supportive work environment with a focus on well-being Making an application To apply for the Local Authority Graduate Programme, go to www.localgovernmentjobs. ie/graduates and click on and fill out the online application form. The application form asks for details about you, your education and your previous periods of employment. It also asks you to choose the local authorities you are interested in applying for. You can apply for a Graduate Planner position in more than one local authority. Number of Councils that you can apply for Number of regions in which you can apply for a Graduate Planner position 2 regions (max) Maximum number of Councils within a region to which you can apply for a Graduate Planner position 5 local authorities in each region (max) You must select an order of priority (1 to 5 with 1 being your highest priority) for the City or County Council chosen in each of your two regions. You can choose to only apply for one region, but it does reduce your chances of securing employment as a Graduate Planner. However, you should not select a City or County Council as one of your 5 choices if you have no intention of taking up employment with that Council. The LGMA will endeavour to ensure that following your interviews the Council you will be assigned to will match your choice of employers. However, unless you score the highest marks at the interview and are placed high up on the panel, we cannot guarantee that you will be assigned to either your no 1 or 2 choices Graduate Planner Development Programme As a Graduate Planner recruit you will take part in a structured development Programme which will be delivered over the duration of your contract. This programme has been designed to meet the demands of Graduate Planner entrants to local government. The aim of the development programme is to make sure that at the end of the three years you will have developed the necessary skills needed to advance your career on to the next level of Planner with your employer (i.e.) Assistant Planner. Each Council will invest in the training and development of the Graduates Planners they recruit. Your employer will provide supports and experience that the Graduates will need to fulfil your potential. Main features of the Graduate Planner development programme The main features and components of the three-year Graduate development programme include: • Block start for all Graduates • Group induction and orientation (centrally delivered) once all Graduate Planners commence employment • Enrolment in the suite of the Planning training courses developed to meet the specific needs of Local Government Planners by the sectors Planning Services Training Group (PSTG) • Dedicated mentoring supports from senior planners • Competency based interview preparation prior to applying for an Assistant Planner vacancy Competency skills and knowledge needed by Graduate Planners are as follows, Purpose and Change • You can demonstrate an understanding of the role played by a local authority on behalf of its citizens and the type of work related to their chosen skills area that local authorities engage in. • You can provide an example of how your qualification and experience to date can be applied to the role of a Graduate Planner? Delivering Results • You can provide an example of where they had to problem solve and contribute to successful solutions of problems encountered. • You can provide an example of where they have had to apply their academic qualification to delivering results as part of a team or as an individual. • You can provide an example of where they have delivered quality work and/or academic project to prescribed deadlines. Personal Performance • You can demonstrate the ability engage in two-way dialogue with interviewers and communicate effectively. • Display an understanding of how your skills and knowledge can contribute positively to the efficient delivery of services to the citizen. • You can provide an example of where you have worked effectively with a variety of colleagues in a team. Personal Effectiveness • You can provide an example of when you have been given responsibility where others were relying upon them doing what they were asked. • You can provide an example of where you have worked to deadlines and demonstrated resilience when setbacks were encountered. • You can provide an example of when you have had to show high levels of initiative, ownership of an assigned tasks and demonstrated self-motivation and self-sufficiency. Local Authority Graduate Programme 17 In addition, interviewers will be tasked with exploring you the interviewee’s knowledge and understanding of planning and how planning relates to the functions of a local Council. Knowledge & Understanding of Skills Area being interviewed for • Clarify with you the applicant which of your qualifications is most relevant to the skills area they have applied for? Can they explain why they believe it is relevant? • You can display an understanding of what role the Planning section of a Council plays and what types of services does it provide to the public? • You can identify what in your opinion is the most important part/aspect of the role of a Council’s Planning Officer? • You can provide an example of when you applied your academic learning or skills in an actual real life/work/academic situation?
Scheme Supervisor / Caretaker
Key Responsibilities: 1. To work within all relevant Triangle policies and procedures, legislation, best practice and regulation relevant to the role 2. To undertake an agreed schedule of daily and periodic cleaning of designated communal areas to include litter picking across communal areas as required. 3. To ensure all agreed health and safety checks are completed in a timely manner including public liability insurance walk-arounds 4. To conduct periodic testing and visual inspection of the relevant safety equipment such as fire alarm systems, smoke detectors and firefighting equipment as appropriate 5. To maintain agreed systems in relation to keys including acting as a key holder in the event of an emergency if required 6. To oversee and monitor effective operation of the CCTV systems (where installed) 7. To oversee and monitor effective operation of all communal facilities, equipment & services (such as heating, lighting etc) to include changing light bulbs and tubes as required 8. To keep all communal areas free of unwanted waste, rubbish and graffiti 9. To ensure the safe use, storage and maintenance of work equipment such as vacuum cleaners and cleaning replenishing stock as required 10. To report all property maintenance issues/repairs to the Property Services Officer/maintenance department 11. To effectively liaise with Building trades contractors, including the Association’s Measure Term Contractor, arranging access etc as required 12. To undertake any appropriate property maintenance duties such as minor repairs to fixtures, decorating tasks or suchlike 13. To deal with waste collection including leaving out bins as required and maintaining the bin store area 14. Reporting of specific housing issues, especially abandoned or neglected properties to the housing officer Job Description and Person Specification Working Relationships: The Scheme Supervisor will need to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the following; • The Housing Manager and Assets Manager • Housing Officers, Good Relations Officers and Property Services Officers • Colleagues in other departments organisation-wide • Internal and external customers, suppliers, visitors and stakeholders PERSON SPECIFICATION: Experience • A minimum of 12 months experience carrying out a cleaning or caretaker role in a similar environment • Experience of undertaking health & safety checks • Experience of assessing property repairs for escalation and follow up • A valid driving licence and access to a car or can demonstrate mobility to carry out the functions of the post Education/Training Desirable: • Relevant cleaning/caretaker qualification or evidence of formal training in this area Skills and Abilities • A confident communicator who delivers high levels of customer service to all internal and external customers • Excellent organisational skills and time management • Flexible approach to working and adaptable to change • The ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team • Ability to escalate issues to the Housing Officer as required Specific Knowledge • An awareness of Data Protection regulations inclusive of the GDPR (2018)
