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Job Background: The Call Handler will provide a multifunctional service to the public and members of the police service by determining the response to emergency and non-emergency telephone calls. Call Handlers will offer advice and assistance to customers and log calls in accordance with local and national quality and performance standards. The Call Handler will attempt to resolve all calls where appropriate through telephone resolution by requesting relevant information from the caller to determine the most appropriate grading or response to the call. Hours of Work: Call Handlers are required to work shifts. The shift pattern is 12-hour shifts 4 days on and 4 days off (32-day rotation) which attracts a shift disturbance allowance of approximately 20%. (Any future changes to the shift pattern will result in a corresponding reduction in the rate of shift disturbance allowance). Salary: £26,449 - £28,094 plus £1365 environmental allowance. Main Activities: The main duties and responsibilities associated with the role include the following:
Nursery Assistant
Nursery Assistant- Full-time Permanent Are you passionate about working with young children? Do you have a caring and patient nature? We’re looking for a Nursery Assistant to join our vibrant team, where you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children, all while enjoying a fantastic work-life balance. Our award-winning nursery is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join their team! This is a full-time position, working 36 hours per week over 4 days between 7.15am and 6.00pm, according to a weekly rota. As a Nursery Assistant, you will play a crucial role in assisting in the daily care and supervision of the children and supporting the overall well-being of each child under your care. Why Join Us? 4-Day Working Week – More time for you to relax, explore hobbies, or spend time with loved ones! Supportive Environment – Work with a friendly, dedicated team of professionals who are committed to providing exceptional care and education. Personal Development – Receive ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career. Job responsibilities: - Responsible for the daily needs of the children in the nursery - Arranging and conducting play activities - Changing duties - Feeding duties - Cleaning duties - Assist the team to develop and implement play programmes - Maintain daily reports and observation records - Maintain open communication with parents, keeping them informed of their child's progress and daily activities - Any other reasonable duties as required by management Essential criteria: - Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Reliable, punctual and able to handle the physical demands of the job - Patient with a positive attitude - Ability to work well in a team and independently Desirable Criteria: - NVQ level 2 in childcare (or be working towards this) - CACHE diploma or equivalent - Previous experience in a day nursery or childcare setting Benefits: - Parking available - Uniform provided - Training and development opportunities in Childcare levels. - Strong team and company culture - Paid activities throught the year Access Ni Enhanced check As part of our vetting process we will ask you to complete and Enhanced Check through Access NI which we will fund. An AccessNI check is a criminal history disclosure service in Northern Ireland, similar to the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks in England and Wales. It allows employers, voluntary organizations, and certain bodies to request information about an individual’s criminal record (if any) to help make safer recruitment and vetting decisions. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in early years education, with a great balance between work and life, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and start your journey with us. * Must be aged 18 or over at the time of application
Supervisor
** Please read the Supervisor - Job Opportunity Candidate Information document before completing your application ** Reserve List Whilst the Council are recruiting for a permanent Supervisor please note that a reserve list will be compiled for future permanent, temporary, full time and part time posts for Supervisor positions across the Council District for a period of 12 months. Job Summary The postholder will provide a customer support service, and supervise the customer support services provided by others, to individual and group patrons of Council’s Recreational Facilities, to help ensure visitor comfort, safety and enjoyment. This includes supervision of staff and of activity and ancillary areas, lifeguarding and cleaning and upkeep of facilities and equipment as required. As National Pool Lifeguard Trainer Assessors, postholders are responsible for the delivery of lifeguard qualification training for all relevant staff (ie wet side lifeguards, supervisors, swimming teachers) and maintenance of qualification programme in order to retain NMDDC accreditation as a Institute of Qualified Lifeguards Approved Training Centre. Duration of Appointment Permanent. Location Location is Down Leisure Centre, Downpatrick. The post holder may be required to transfer to other locations in accordance with any requirements stated in the Job Description, any reviews of service delivery or other requirements as may arise from time to time. Any amendments made to work location will be implemented following appropriate consultation and provision of reasonable notice.
Cleaner
**Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application** Reserve List Whilst the Council are recruiting for a permanent Cleaner (Leisure Services) please note that a reserve list will be compiled for future permanent, temporary, full time and part time posts for Cleaner (Leisure Services) positions across the Council District for a period of 12 months. Job Summary The postholder will undertake general and specific cleaning duties, individually or as part of a team, throughout all parts of the building. Hours of work 18.5 hours per week. Duration of Appointment Permanent Work Pattern Please see attached Terms and Conditions of Employment Location Down Leisure Centre, Downpatrick Salary Scale 1c SCP 4-5, currently £25,185 - £25,583 per annum (pro rata to hours worked) based on a 36 hour week.
Fitness Advisor
Main Purpose of Post / Job Summary The postholder will provide customer service support to individual and group patrons of Leisure Facilities and other Recreational Facilities to help ensure visitor comfort, safety, and enjoyment. This includes fitness instruction, gym supervision, fitness class coaching (where qualified), and cleaning and upkeep of facilities and equipment as required. Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for undertaking fitness instructor duties, as determined by rota, to professionally recognised standards: a) Keeping a close watch over the fitness suite and clients b) Communicating effectively with clients and colleagues c) Anticipating problems and preventing accidents d) Intervention to prevent unsafe behaviour e) Identifying emergencies quickly and taking appropriate action f) Giving immediate First Aid to any casualty g) Assisting with crowd control, including the evacuation of the building in an emergency Liaise as directed with Gym Members and prospective Gym members to achieve highest possible levels of membership retention and new sales. Assist in the administration of membership sales, ensuring membership and direct debit forms, etc., are completed appropriately and receipts issued at reception. Carry out induction sessions to ensure new clients are instructed in the safe use of fitness equipment. Ensure that each client receives a personal exercise programme, which must be updated after each session. Review and evaluate personal exercise programmes as required to ensure clients achieve exercise and fitness goals. Liaise with appropriate medical professionals regarding clients participating in Exercise Referral Programmes and clients with a negative health check. Keep an up-to-date personal file on all these people. Maintain fitness equipment and air conditioning units with regular cleaning and minor servicing, as determined by Centre Management, reporting faults as directed. Leisure Attendant Duties and Responsibilities Undertake a range of duties at the designated Leisure facility, including: i) Patrolling, supervision, and security of assigned facilities ii) Emergency Response iii) Assembling and dismantling all equipment to be deployed at the facility iv) Cleaning and Housekeeping v) Customer Service & Hospitality vi) Promotional & Public Relations Activities vii) Access Control viii) Traffic Control Responsible for applying Pool / Centre Safety Operating Procedures, Normal Operating Procedure, and Emergency Action Plan to direct behaviour and oversee general safety of the public. Responsible for undertaking the duties of First Aider, with due care to the needs of the recipient, to standards recognised by Council as compliant with relevant legislation and/or Approved Codes of Practice. Perform emergency Basic, Advanced, and Extended Life Support duties, and provide appropriate aftercare, by application of Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation techniques in accordance with European Resuscitation Council, and/or competent use of Oxygen Insufflation Devices and Automated External Defibrillators. Perform housekeeping, cleaning, and customer service duties as required to standards prescribed in the facility’s I.S.O. 9000 Procedure Manuals and other Quality System Documents. Enforce rules and regulations appropriately for the safety and enjoyment of all patrons. Monitor and assess the conduct of patrons throughout the facility, with special regard to protecting children and vulnerable adults, applying Child Protection and Vulnerable Adults Policy and Procedures as required. Provide support and advice to customers and members of the public, dealing with service requests and/or complaints appropriately and sensitively. Assist in the administration of the facilities by preparing a variety of written records, including Incident Reports, Accident Reports, Witness Statements, Accident Book Entries, Casualty Observation Charts, Quality System and General Housekeeping Records as required. Provide relief cover for Receptionist / Cashier at meal and tea-breaks, including basic operation of computerised till and booking system, cash-handling, income management, and use of telephone switchboard/public address systems. Assist in the control of facilities by denying entry to unauthorised persons and applying access control procedures, e.g., inspecting, controlling, and collecting user tickets, tokens, and session wristbands. Participate in the full interchange of duties and hours of work to cover for staff shortages at all leisure facilities, brought about by sick leave, holiday leave, staff vacancies, or other reasons. Participate fully in an annual training needs assessment and attend regular weekly and other training sessions to ensure Council’s statutory obligations regarding staff competency are adhered to. This includes acquiring and maintaining qualifications such as National Pool Lifeguard Qualification, Statutory First Aid at Work Certificate, A.E.D. Competency, and others as deemed appropriate. Responsible for safekeeping of assigned equipment, uniforms, lifeguarding aids, etc. General Carry out duties for all jobs up to and including those in the grade/scale set for this post, provided such duties are deemed within the area of work. Carry out duties in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Order 1978 (as amended); Acts of Parliament; Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements; and all Council Policies and Procedures including Dignity at Work, Health and Safety, Attendance, and all relevant Codes of Conduct. Complete all documentation associated with the duties of the post. Participate in staff training and development activities to ensure knowledge, skills, and competence required to fulfil the role are up to date. Undertake the duties in a way that enhances and promotes the positive reputation of Newry, Mourne, and Down District Council. Undertake all aspects of work respecting confidentiality. By its nature, the post will require flexible working to meet service needs. Contribute to Corporate, Departmental, and Regional working groups as required. The list of duties/responsibilities is not exhaustive; the postholder may undertake other duties broadly consistent with this Job Description. Education / Qualifications / Experience Level 2 REPS or CIMPSA accredited fitness instruction qualification or equivalent qualification (REPS - Register of Exercise Professionals / CIMPSA - Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity) A current recognised First Aid at Work Certificate (e.g., British Red Cross, St John’s Ambulance, Order of Malta). If not in receipt of this qualification, candidate must be willing to undertake it. Experience 6 months’ working experience in a customer-facing role 6 months’ working experience of cleaning duties within a public venue or commercial building Previous experience of working as a Fitness Instructor Technical Skills and Knowledge Good knowledge of: Health and Safety First Aid Fitness equipment Designing Fitness Programmes Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Factor and Criteria Ability to maintain written work records
Cleaning Operative
Mount Charles Group is one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Cleaning Operative to join our team at Dundonald Ice Bowl, Belfast. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: Basic statutory training for the role will require all candidates to have basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to assist in understanding safety and work instructions and communicating with customers on a day-to-day basis. The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE
Cleaning Operative
Mount Charles Group is one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Cleaning Operative to join our team at Mournview Court, Belfast. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: Basic statutory training for the role will require all candidates to have basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to assist in understanding safety and work instructions and communicating with customers on a day-to-day basis. The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE
Cleaning Operative
If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated food and facilities management company which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Cleaning Operative to join our team based at the Town Hall, Banbridge. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE
Cleaning Operative
Mount Charles Group is one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Mobile Cleaning Operative to join our team at Peter Pan Radius Housing, Belfast. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: Basic statutory training for the role will require all candidates to have basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to assist in understanding safety and work instructions and communicating with customers on a day-to-day basis. The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE
Technician Demonstrator, Hair And Beauty
The successful post-holder will provide technical workshop/salon/laboratory assistance to lecturers in support of the education and training of students and trainees within all curricular areas This is a full time permanent position within the College. Closing date for applications is Friday 7th November 2025 at 12noon. Please note all correspondance will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more .
