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Employment Coach - Ards
Employment Coach Ards & North Down Fixed Term until September 2027 35 hours per week (Monday-Friday) £28,773.12 per annum Job Role The Community Employment Coach will engage individuals from communities experiencing high levels of deprivation, supporting them on their journey towards employment. The role involves guiding individuals from initial engagement through skills development, training, and ultimately securing sustainable employment. This includes facilitating employment focused training academies, helping participants gain qualifications, and building relationships with employers to create job and work experience opportunities. Key Responsibilities Actively engage individuals in Root Cause communities who are unemployed or underemployed, supporting them to develop a personalised employment pathway. Provide 1-1 and group-based support, including CV building, interview preparation, job searching, and career guidance. Identify and address barriers to employment, referring participants to additional services where needed (e.g., childcare, mental health support, financial advice). Monitor participant progress, adjusting support plans to ensure long-term employability and stability. Provide direct support to 75 individuals across Root Cause communities. Support the delivery of employment training academy programmes designed to equip individuals with skills, accredited qualifications, and workplace readiness. Work in collaboration with training providers to ensure participants receive relevant and high-quality training. Facilitate workshops and employability sessions focused on practical workplace skills and confidence-building. Essential Criteria: English Language and Mathematics at grade C or above Minimum of 1 years experience in an employment support role to include: Proven ability to build relationships with employers, training providers, and community organisations. Experience in facilitating employability workshops, one-to-one support, or group training sessions. Experience managing a caseload, supporting individuals at different stages of their employment journey. Experience working within a multi-agency framework to support individuals holistically. Strong understanding of barriers to employment and strategies to overcome them through targeted support. Knowledge of training, qualification pathways, and employability skills development. Knowledge of IT systems, including Microsoft Office and case management software. The candidate must hold a full and current driving licence valid in the UK with access to a car and business insurance on appointment. Desirable Criteria: Qualification in employability, career guidance, social work, community development, or a related field Knowledge and/or experience of Community Work. The closing date for the receipt of completed applications: 5:00pm Tuesday 1st September 2026
MS&T Site Lead
MS&T Site Lead As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, you will lead the MS&T function, driving excellence across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People. Working closely with the Operations Site Lead, you will shape and deliver site strategy, ensuring products, processes and equipment are robust, compliant and capable of consistently delivering right-first-time performance. You will act as the site lead for product remediation, process investigations, technology transfers, new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives. Leading cross-functional teams, you will oversee commercialisation projects, capital investment planning, validation activities and process optimisation while ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced professional who excels in project delivery, stakeholder engagement and operational excellence, with a passion for developing teams and driving sustainable business improvement. Essential Criteria:
Electronics Technician
Job Overview You will be responsible for electronic and preventive and reactive maintenance activities, including data collection/documentation for validated systems. Taking the lead role in maintaining, troubleshooting electronic equipment and instrumentation forming part of our pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. Managing the data and documentation for all data collected from the validated systems within Norbrook. This role can either be continental shifts, including days, nights and weekends OR permanent night shift. Main Activities/Tasks
Continuous Improvement Lead
Continuous Improvement Lead Job Overview The Continuous Improvement Lead is responsible for improving processes and procedures, as well as leading and managing continuous improvement projects. Typically, this will include identifying and resolving operational issues, enhancing productivity, reducing waste or reducing costs. The Continuous Improvement Lead will report to the Site Manufacturing Lead Main Activities and responsibilities Contact: recruitment@norbrook.co.uk
Manufacturing Supervisor
MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR Location: Newry, Co. Down | Full Time, Permanent Norbrook Laboratories is recruiting Manufacturing Supervisors to take a pivotal leadership role in our world-class sterile veterinary medicines facility. This is your opportunity to lead high-performing teams, drive operational excellence, and directly shape the quality of life-saving products used across the global animal health industry. If you're a motivated, quality-driven leader with experience in highly regulated manufacturing—we want to hear from you. WHY JOIN NORBROOK? Norbrook Laboratories is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, and in line with our policy, particularly encourage applications from the Protestant community.
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Cook / Chef
Job Overview At Norbrook we are seeking a dedicated Canteen Cook / Chef to join our team, preparing high-quality meals for our employees while ensuring the kitchen and canteen operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with all regulatory and internal standards. The role requires a strong commitment to food safety, hygiene, and customer service, supporting a culture of excellence and well-being within our workplace. The role also requires flexibility to work across Norbrook sites in line with operational requirements, ensuring consistent service standards and compliance across the business. Main Activities/Tasks
Catering Assistant
Location: ASDA Portadown Available Hours: 8 hrs Salary: £12.71 As a Catering Assistant, you will contribute to a passionate and friendly team working in a fast-paced environment. You will be the face of our business, delivering exceptional food and customer service. The successful Catering Assistant will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks associated with basic food production & preparation, customer service and generally supporting the operations while adhering to all Health and Food Safety requirements. No previous experience is required as we will provide you with the skills needed. Key Responsibilities Basic food preparation, counter set up and serving of food and beverages Ensuring the highest level of customer care is delivered to clients and customers Demonstrating a can-do attitude towards individual customer requests and strive to exceed customer expectations Following food hygiene and Health & Safety guidelines in line with training which will be provided Ensuring correct storage of food items and equipment after service. Assisting colleagues in a willing and positive manner including assisting with other duties as required Essential Criteria: ‘Can do’ positive attitude Good people & teamwork skills Willingness to learn A good level of English. previous experience in catering or customer service, would be an added advantage, but not essential Some of the benefits we offer: Free meals while at work You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families Additional, seasonal and overtime hours available Career Pathways to support career progression and/or skills development Perks shopping discount Card which can be used across the Island of Ireland to save at various restaurants, high street stores, hotels, day out venues, leisure centres, gyms, golf courses and many more Learning & development programs available alongside access to hundreds of online training courses for personal and professional development & growth Flexible Working to support Work Life Balance Additional Leave Purchase scheme to balance home and work life Access to wellness programs to promote mental health and wellbeing of our colleagues Employee Assistance Program to guide and support our employees Exciting internal reward and recognition schemes Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available And many more.. About Us: At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every colleague joining us. We are an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Bank Support Worker, Youth Matters
The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member: Job Ref: 26-171-BSW-YM-WEB Job Role: Bank Support Worker – Youth Matters Location: Southern Health & Social Care Trust Salary: £13.45 per hour Hours: Bank, as required The Service Youth Matters is a fun, engaging, youth work service supporting disabled children and teenagers under 18 years of age. We support people with disabilities, autism, ADHD, and brain injury to participate in group-based activities, inclusive programmes, and summer schemes to unleash their potential. The Role You will work alongside our Youth Officers and Project Workers to deliver fun and exciting opportunities for young people with physical disabilities, autism, ADHD, and brain injury to promote inclusion, personal development and independence. Activities could include bowling, cinema, arts and crafts, outdoor activities, going to local youth clubs or summer schemes. Activities take place in the evenings, at the weekends or during the school holidays. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the sector, work as part of a team and is an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of disabled young people! Benefits Essential Criteria Interest in working with children and young people with disabilities Awareness of the needs of people with physical disabilities Availability Evenings, weekends and School Holiday Apply Online: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home Closing Date: Tuesday, 1st September 2026 at 10:00 am THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER Please note - At present The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsorship.
