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Mystery Shoppers - Required Nationwide! Looking to earn an extra income? Would you like to earn cash while you shop? Customer Perceptions are recruiting Mystery Shoppers across Ireland. Flexible working hours are available to suit your needs. All you need is: ✅ Good observational skills ✅ The ability to recognise outstanding customer service ✅ A strong grasp of written and spoken English Click Apply Now to submit your application today! Don't have a current CV? No worries - Just click Apply Now and upload your letter of introduction through the cv section OR Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates section and build your CV today! 🛑 IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 4 WORKING DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER 🛑
Team Leaders / Independent Advocates
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland is recruiting a panel of Team Leaders for upcoming opportunities in Dublin and Nationwide. Job Ref - NATTL0326 Closing date for applications is the 29th of March Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland provide unique intensive support programmes to young people. We have a strengths based, wrapround approach to support and we employ community-based Youth Advocates - which leads to long-lasting positive outcomes for young people and families. The Team Leader will manage the provision of direct services to clients and their families who are referred to the programme. You will manage a team of community-based Advocates and ensure that all clients receive an appropriate and high-quality service. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all applicants from diverse backgrounds with a relevant qualifications and work experience. These posts offer : Full Job Description This post requires: a belief in the YAP model of strengths based, needs led services for children, young people and families. You must have experience in the provision and management of direct services to children, young people and families. You will lead in the recruitment, training, management and supervision of staff/advocates; provide high quality services to children, young people and families using the strengths-based model and operate within YAP Ireland policies and procedures. This post also requires a high degree of flexibility and creativity in responding to the needs of young people and families, delivering a high standard of service in a changing climate, working time and the requirement for national travel. This post is responsible to the YAP Ireland Service Manager. 1. Essential Qualifications: • A Degree, preferably in Advocacy or Social Care field e.g. Youth Work, Community Work, Psychology, Child Psychology, Social Work, Social Science, or Social Care. • Experience of at least three years of direct work with children, young people and families. • Experience of at least two years in managing and supervising staff in delivering client centred services both inhouse and in communities. • Experience of managing a range of stakeholder relationships in a solution focused way. • Experience of Advocating on behalf of Children, young people and families. • Full Clean Driver’s Licence and access to own transport. • Demonstrate excellent communications skills, both oral and written, including computer proficiency in use of Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel etc. 2. Responsibilities and Tasks: The Team Leader is responsible to the Service Manager in the overall delivery of YAP programmes. This includes the provision of direct services to children, young people and families, personnel management and budget management of YAP Programmes. Specific Tasks Include: 1. To provide a direct service to clients and their families in line with the YAP Model 2. To manage the provision of direct services to clients and their families who are referred to YAP programmes. 3. To provide Independent Advocacy Services to young people and families who are referred to the Reviewed April 2025 – by Director of Services, YAP Ireland Independent Advocacy Service. 4. To recruit and train a team of staff/advocates for the YAP programmes in line with best practice and YAP Recruitment and Selection Policy and Procedures. 5. To manage and supervise a team of staff/advocates in the delivery of high-quality services to clients and their families including induction, probation and managing HR issues in line with YAP Ireland HR policies and procedures. 6. Ensure quality case recording is carried out in a timely manner in line with case management guidance and policies. 7. To manage child protection referrals and incidents and act as a designated officer in line with Children’s First Guidelines. 8. To manage adult protection referrals and incidents and act as a designated officer in line with Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse – National Policy and Procedures’ (2014). 9. To ensure that the service is delivered in line with the YAP Model and values with a focus o outcomes and positive change for clients and their families. 10. To agree and sign off payroll on a weekly basis and manage spend on each case in line with the budget. 11. To ensure all necessary reporting requirements are delivered in a timely fashion including HR, Research, statistics, financial reports, activity reports for stakeholders etc., 12. Ensure that best practice guidelines are adhered to by all staff including Children First guidelines, legislative requirements etc., 13. To work with young people and families to increase their voice in the service and in external services by facilitating training, groups, activities and participation sessions as required. 14. Facilitate and participate in staff/advocate team meetings and training sessions as scheduled. 15. To assist in the growth and development of YAP Ireland Programmes and Services through piloting services and initiating services in new areas. 16. Assist in the achievement of fundraising and communication strategies 17. Adhere to all YAP Ireland HR policies and procedures, including Health and Safety Policy, Code o Conduct, Child Protection, Complaints, Performance Management. 18. Develop effective working relationships with key staff within TUSLA, legal representatives, social care services and relevant community and voluntary organisations to ensure that quality services can be delivered. 19. Perform other duties as required by Senior Managers. Salary: €50,235 3. Team Leader Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualifications: Candidates should possess a Degree in Advocacy or in the Social Care field: e.g. Youth Work, Community Work, Psychology, Child Psychology, Social Work, Social Science or Social Care Essential Experience: • Belief in a strengths-based, needs led model of working with children, young people and families. • Experience of at least three years direct work with children, young people and families. • Experience of at least two years in managing and supervising staff/volunteers in delivering client centred services. • Experience of facilitating Group work or Participation Work with young people and/or family members. • Experience in child protection work • Experience of recording in a factual, timely way Desirable Experience: • Lived experience – expert by experience. • Proficiency in languages other than Irish and English. • Experience and understanding of the issues for children at risk/ working with children who are experiencing mental health issues/ working with Separated Children Seeking International Protection in Ireland. • Experience in recruiting staff or volunteers Experience in delivering training to staff or volunteers • Experience in Budget Management of a family or community-based service Essential Skills: • Ability to motivate and lead a team of people and work independently • Ability to build strong working relationships across a range of stakeholders using a solution focused approach. • Demonstrated excellent communications skills, both oral and written, including computer proficiency in use of Word, Outlook, Power point, Excel etc. • Ability to be creative, innovative and dynamic and work in a strengths-based way Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload Closing date for applications is the 29th of March PLEASE CLICK ON THE APPLY NOW BUTTON TO APPLY THROUGH THE YAP WEBSITE!
Resident DJ for Music Bar in Mallorca - Accommodation Available
Resident DJ for Music Bar in Mallorca - Accommodation Available Job Title: DJ Required – Music Bar in Mallorca, Spain Duration: Seasonal (April – October) Accommodation: Available Eligibility: EU Citizens Only Job Description: We are looking for an experienced DJ to join our team at a lively music bar in Mallorca, Spain for the summer season. Key Responsibilities: • Playing the best music • Engaging with customers to create a fun and enjoyable atmosphere Requirements: • Confident, talkative, and outgoing personality • Ability to provide great entertainment • Must be eligible to work in the EU (EU citizens only) • Willingness to commit for the full season (April – October) Perks & Benefits: • Accommodation Available • Work in a fun and lively music bar environment • Meet new people and enjoy the summer season in Mallorca How to Apply: Click the APPLY NOW button to submit your CV or send a WhatsApp message to +34 618 762 827 for more details.
Bar Staff / Waiters – Music Bar in Mallorca, Spain
Job Title: Bar Staff / Waiters – Music Bar in Mallorca, Spain Location: Mallorca, Spain Duration: Seasonal (April – October) Accommodation: Available Eligibility: EU Citizens Only Job Description: We are looking for enthusiastic and outgoing Bar Staff / Waiters to join our team at a lively music bar in Mallorca, Spain for the summer season. If you love working in a fast-paced, social environment and have a passion for great service, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Key Responsibilities: How to Apply: Click the APPLY NOW button to submit your CV or send a WhatsApp message to +34 618 762 827 for more details.
PR Bar Staff / Resident DJ – Music Bar in Mallorca, Spain
We are looking for PR Bar Staff and also a Resident DJ for a busy Music Bar in Mallorca, Spain Location: Mallorca, Spain Accommodation: Available Duration: Seasonal (April – October) Eligibility: EU Citizens Only Job Description: We are looking for enthusiastic and outgoing Bar Staff / Waiters to join our team at a lively music bar in Mallorca, Spain for the summer season. If you love working in a fast-paced, social environment and have a passion for great service, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Key Responsibilities: • Serving drinks & cocktails efficiently in a busy bar setting • Providing excellent customer service with a friendly and welcoming attitude • Engaging with customers to create a fun and enjoyable atmosphere • Handling cash and card payments accurately • Keeping the bar and seating areas clean and organized • Assisting with stock management and restocking as needed Requirements: • Confident, talkative, and outgoing personality • Ability to work well under pressure in a busy environment • Previous bar or hospitality experience is a plus but not essential • Must be eligible to work in the EU (EU citizens only) • Willingness to commit for the full season (April – October) Perks & Benefits: • Accommodation Available • Work in a fun and lively music bar environment • Meet new people and enjoy the summer season in Mallorca People applying for the DJ Opportunity must have experience. How to Apply: Click the APPLY NOW button to submit your CV or send a WhatsApp message to +34 618 762 827 for more details.
Train Drivers
Become a Train Driver - Open for Applications - Nationwide Locations PLEASE NOTE: The online applicant system will close when the required applicant number has been reached – early applications are recommended to avoid disappointment. We are delighted to launch our new Driver Campaign for locations Nationwide. It is an exciting time to be a part of the Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail Team. We have welcomed over 300 new Trainee Drivers into our organisation over the past number of years. We wish to continue this growth by providing YOU with an opportunity to be a part of our future. Iarnród Éireann is a proud dynamic leader in the transport network. In keeping with our company vision to continuously grow and improve, we are seeking ambitious applicants to join our “One Team”. As a Train Driver your duty will be to deliver safe, customer-focused journeys, with scope to continue on to future roles in supervisory and management positions. Candidates must be willing to work various shift patterns including weekend work. We match the responsibility of this safety-critical role with a salary scale that can reach a maximum of €69k per annum . Successful candidates will develop full operational knowledge prior to qualification as part of the Train Driver Training programme. We are an organisation that greatly values our team and its members. We work hard to ensure that each one is proud to be a part of our future. Just some of the fantastic company benefits we have for YOU! There will be a number of multiple-hurdle phases in the selection process. This will include initial online application and assessments, face to face assessment centres, competency-based interviews, rigorous medical and safety reference checking. If you are interested in this campaign, please CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON to be redirected to the official careers page for this role. PLEASE NOTE: The online applicant system will close when the required applicant number has been reached – early applications are recommended to avoid disappointment.
Assistant Staff Officer
QUALIFICATIONS CHARACTER: Candidates shall 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. For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for each successful candidate, before they are appointed, to undergo at their expense a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Local Authority. On taking up employment, the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to the candidate. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE ETC: Each candidate must on the latest date for receipt of applications: (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 an equivalent examination, or (iii) Hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard CONFINED COMPETITION: (iv) Be a serving employee in a local authority, or a regional assembly where applicable and have at least two years satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post Recruitment of the post of Assistant Staff Officer (Grade IV) will now be on the following basis: Panel A. 50% confined to employees of the sector being all Local Authorities & Regional Assembly (where applicable) Panel B. 30% open competition Panel C. 20% confined to employees of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. More details below at No. 10 (iii) (v) Hold a valid work permit if required* All non-EU/EEA citizens must hold a valid work permit prior to and for the duration of their contract. The work permit must allow you to work full time for Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. It is the responsibility of individual employees to ensure that you have a valid work permit. If at any stage during your contract you cease to hold a valid work permit you must immediately advise Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and your employment will cease with immediate effect. Non Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. The position of Assistant Staff Officer is a first level position in the middle management structure in the Council. An Assistant Staff Officer in the Council is required to be an effective, participative member of a team and may be required to supervise staff, manage the distribution of work and may also be required to provide one to one coaching and training for junior staff members. An Assistant Staff Officer will generally be required to act in a front line post in relation to the provision of customer service. An Assistant Staff Officer would be expected to be computer literate with a good knowledge/understanding of I.T. Systems including Microsoft Office. The person appointed will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: In the context of key duties and responsibilities for the post of Assistant Staff Officer, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and competencies: • knowledge of policies in relation to staff matters • experience of preparing reports and correspondence • have the ability to supervise staff • have an awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace • have excellent ITC skills and demonstrated experience of using all Microsoft packages • understand the changing environment and be capable of adapting to change in order to deliver quality services to our citizens • have an ability to work effectively within a team to achieve a common goal, ensuring standards are adhered to and maintained • be motivated to achieve maximum performance • demonstrate excellent clerical / administrative experience in an office-based environment • have an ability to work on own initiative, in an independent environment and without constant supervision • clear and realistic views of future trends and strategic direction of local government A competency framework has been developed for the position of Assistant Staff Officer. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence of such competencies within their application form and at interview. Any short-listing or interview processes will be based on the information provided by candidates on their application form. The key competencies for the role are as follows: COMPETENCY BEHAVIOURS Delivering Results • Contribute to delivery of high-quality service and customer care standards • Plan and organise workloads in order to meet deadlines • Identify problems and contribute to solutions • Co-operate with decisions and implement solutions Performance through People • Demonstrate ability to engage with staff and work as part of a team • Is proactive in providing help or support to fellow employees and is open to the perspective of others when acting to resolve conflict • Demonstrate ability to lead by example and show initiative • Have good interpersonal and communications skills Personal Effectiveness • Take initiative and is open to taking on new challenges or responsibilities • Is proactive in addressing issues and problems • Responds positively to the challenges of the job • Manage time and workload effectively • Maintain a positive, constructive and enthusiastic attitude to their role Purpose and Change • Demonstrate knowledge of the role of Assistant Staff Officer • Knowledge of the structure and functions of local government • Knowledge of issues facing the Council • Understand the role of the elected council and the representational role of the Elected Members • Understand the Council’s purpose, goals and priorities JOB SPECIFICATION The office is wholetime, permanent and pensionable. SALARY: €36,113 - €38,240 - €41,259 - €43,241 - €44,975 - €46,653 - €48,917 - €50,557 - €52,239 - €53,829 (1st LSI) - €55,460 (2nd LSI) (rates as at 01/02/2026) In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point. Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be 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 services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTIONS 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 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. RETIREMENT: New Entrants recruited to the Public Service on or after 1 January 2013 Pensionable public servants (new joiners) recruited to the Public Service for the first time on or after 1 January 2013 (the commencement date of the Single Scheme) will be members of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Pension age Minimum pension age is linked to the State Pension age which is currently 66 but may be subject to change. Compulsory retirement age Scheme members must retire at the age of 70. In all other cases, staff recruited on or after 1 January 2013 who were employed in the Public Service on 31 December 2012 or within a period prior to 31 December 2012 not exceeding 26 weeks will retain their existing pension scheme terms and conditions. In certain circumstances, e.g. where the public servant was on secondment or approved leave or remains on the same contract of employment, the 26-week rule does not apply. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees under that Scheme are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. DUTIES: The duties of the post include the following: • To support the line manager to ensure the section or department work programmes are implemented to deliver on the Council’s Corporate Plan and operational matters • To communicate and liaise effectively with employees, supervisors and line managers in other sections, and customers in relation to operational matters for their section or area of work • To prepare reports, correspondence and other documents as necessary • Use all technology and equipment as required • To organise and facilitate internal and external meetings and participate and engage in discussions as appropriate • To provide assistance and support in the delivery of projects as required • To ensure high levels of customer service, responding to queries and requests for information in a professional, courteous and timely manner • To support the line manager to communicate, implement and manage all change management initiatives within the relevant area of responsibility • To supervise employees within their team or programmes of work within their area of responsibility, providing support to team members or colleagues as required and through participation in the Performance Management Development System • To complete all essential training successfully • To participate in corporate activities and responsibilities appropriate to the grade • To be in compliance with Health and Safety legislative requirements, policies and procedures and safe systems of work • To deputise for the line manager or equivalent • To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required or assigned, from time to time The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed. The post holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take instructions from and report to an appropriate Officer or such designated Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the Council. The duties of the post are to give to the local authority and to: (a) The local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive is Chief Executive, and (b) To any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority or by any of the authorities or bodies referred to in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such officers as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate computing, technical, management, administrative, executive, supervisory, advisory and ancillary services as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties and to exercise such powers, functions and duties as may be delegated to them by the Chief Executive from time to time including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body. The holder of the post will, if required, act for an officer of a higher level. The duties shall be such as shall be assigned by the local authority from time to time and shall include the duty of deputising for other officers of the local authority when required. The duties shall also include such duties as may be assigned in relation to the area of any other local authority. HOURS OF WORK All new entrants to the Local Authority sector and any individuals on new appointments or promotion will work 35 hours per week. ANNUAL LEAVE Annual leave entitlement for the position of Assistant Staff Officer is 30 days per annum in accordance with Department of Environment, Community and Local Government Circular LG(P) 07/2011. PROBATION: When a person is not already a permanent officer of a Local Authority in Ireland and is appointed to a permanent office the following provisions shall apply, that is to say: a) There shall be a period after such appointment takes effect during which such person shall hold office on probation. b) Such period shall be one year. c) Such person shall cease to hold such office at the end of the period of probation unless, during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such person in such office is satisfactory. LOCATION & RESIDENCE Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council reserves the right to assign employees to any premises in use by the Council, now or in the future subject to reasonable notice. 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 the parent of a dependent Irish citizen child and has been granted residence permission (usually Stamp 4).
Shop Supervisor
Salary Range: £23,993 (increasing April 1st) Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week - 5 days per week Scheduled on a rota between Monday and Saturday. The Role This role is all about helping to make a difference through retail. As part of the Northern Ireland Hospice team, you’ll play a key role in driving sales, managing stock, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of our shop. This is a practical, hands-on retail role involving the regular handling and preparation of donated goods, including frequent lifting, carrying, sorting and steaming of clothing as part of day-to-day shop operations. You’ll help keep the shop looking its best, make sure donations are well-presented, and provide a warm, welcoming experience for customers and donors alike. Accuracy in cash handling and completing routine admin tasks will also be part of your day-to-day work. Part of this role involves working with and supporting volunteers and helping to recruit, train, and motivate a great team who share a passion for our cause. You’ll contribute to a positive, community-focused atmosphere where everyone enjoys making a difference together. Flexibility is important, as you may occasionally lend a hand in nearby shops or take part in local events and promotions that help raise funds for the Hospice’s vital work. Duties and Responsibilities Sales and Stock
Teacher Of HE, Health & Social Care SEN To GCSE
See attached job advert NB: Temporary Full Time
Teacher Of SEN
See attached job advert NB: Temporary Full Time (3 posts)
