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We're on the lookout for an exceptional Assistant Manager to join our dynamic team in Galway! At the heart of our business is an unwavering passion, and you will play a vital role in making sure our customers' expectations are not just met, but blown away! Your infectious enthusiasm will leave a lasting impression on everyone you interact with. Assistant Managers are brand ambassadors and leaders in our stores. With a passion for wine, it will be your job to drive sales and motivate your teams to deliver the highest levels of service and exceed our customers' expectations. The Role: Reporting directly to the Store Manager you will be responsible for the following:
Bartenders
Citizen Fox Irish-owned cafés & bars in Belgium, Europe looking for friendly, creative, and motivated bartenders with experience in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should have a basic knowledge of hygiene protocols/bar procedures and a passion for creativity and high standards of presentation. Location: Rue de la Coupe 7, Mons Belgium What we offer : - Highly competitive salary - €15-€16 per hour - Reasonably priced accommodation within a short distance of the bar is provided by us. Own room in a shared apartment with rent at +/- €500 per month. - The language barrier in our bars is not an issue as English is generally spoken by our clients and all our staff, but we can also provide access to subsidised French lessons - Regular professional cocktail training and barista courses are given to all our staff. We want our people to be the best at their trade! - Access to full health care provided - We help all our staff set up bank accounts and apply for their Belgian ID card - We will pay for your transport costs over and will also provide you with 1 free flight home per year - We work with a core of Irish staff in each of our bars in order to provide a "home away from home feel" Only serious applicants with a mind to having a future in the hospitality sector and ambition to succeed need apply. Within a year, you can really evolve in your position with us, becoming very talented at mixology and barista, French-speaking, and enjoying a good standard of life in a warm and safe environment.
Retail Assistants
We are seeking Cashiers and Floor Staff to join our team in supporting the daily operations of our shop. Candidates must be available to work some weekends. Immediate start. Please note this is a full time position and would not suit students. Please click the APPLY NOW button to upload your CV. Don't have a current CV? Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates.
Supply Chain& Customer Care Graduate Programme
Supply Chain and Customer Care Graduate Start date: September 2026 Contract: permanent; full time Join Kerry and Shape the Future of Sustainable Nutrition At Kerry, we’re tackling one of humanity’s greatest challenges: delivering sustainable nutrition to over 2 billion people while protecting our planet. It’s a monumental task, and we need ambitious graduates bursting with innovative solutions to real-world problems. If you’re an agile, collaborative team player, we offer a career where you can make a real difference and help secure our future. Do you have what it takes to deliver sustainable nutrition to over 2 billion people? Rise to the challenge with one of our Graduate Programs. This permanent, full-time role begins with a structured 2-year programme that includes rotational placements across different teams and functions. From day one, you’ll be immersed in real-world challenges, supported by a global network of mentors, and empowered to make meaningful contributions. With structured learning, cross-functional exposure, and opportunities to relocate across Europe, the programme is designed to give you the skills, confidence, and experience to thrive in your career. Our Supply Chain and Customer Care Program Supply Chain and Customer Care are at the core of our operations, seamlessly connecting the transformation of raw materials to the final product delivered to our customers, while ensuring outstanding customer experience. By collaborating closely with both our customers and internal teams, you’ll master the intricacies of one of the most complex supply chains and develop strong, positive relationships with customers. In this role, you’ll be a vital link, coordinating between Production, Finance, Procurement, and Customer Care. Your efforts will ensure that Kerry meets customer demands by efficiently balancing materials and finished goods, while providing professional, timely, and effective communication with our customers. Our past graduates have successfully advanced into roles such as Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Customer Care Management, and Purchasing Management. At Kerry, we are dedicated to your professional growth. We will support you in achieving your CIPS or APICS professional qualification. What you might be doing * Kerry Graduates must have permanent Right to Work in Europe or UK (for UK based roles) and be willing to relocate to other European countries during the program. Submit your application only for the program of your interest. Any multiple applications will be withdrawn.
Social Care Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POST - PERMANENT FULL-TIME SOCIAL CARE WORKER REA SERVICES, LOUGHREA, CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 85735 A Locum panel may be formed from this competition from which subsequent Social Care Worker appointments in the REA Services, Loughrea may be filled. The Role: The Social Care Worker will report to the Social Care Leader/Team Leader and will fulfil a key worker role for individuals and aim to provide a safe, secure environment where individuals will participate in community and leisure activities, make choices and enjoy a lifestyle that fulfil their potential and expectations with opportunity for new experiences. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/Service Coordinator/Area Manager. Qualifications: Candidates must hold one of the following qualifications: • HETAC/DIT/NQAI BA in Applied Social Studies/Social Care • Open Training College (HETAC) accredited National Degree in Applied Social Studies (Disability) Successful candidate must be registered with or eligible to register with CORU by November 2025. Experience: It is desirable that Candidates have experience of working with people with intellectual disability. Experience in working with young adults with dual diagnosis (Intellectual Disability and Mental Health) is a distinct advantage. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: • Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to set goals, put into action and follow through. • The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms • Excellent listening skills • Creativity and initiative • A good knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support and how to follow behaviour support plans. • Be innovative and self-motivated • Commitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy • The ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality • Patience and a sense of humour • Staff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the individuals who use the service. • Keep up to date with current practice with specific focus on community networking. • To actively lead the service and staff team assigned to you by the Team leader / Social Care leader /Service Coordinator. • Arrange staff cover when required. A full clean, manual Irish Driving Licence (Class B) is essential for the appointee to drive the transport that is assigned to the Service. It may be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence. Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. Working Hours: A 39 hour working week will be based on a 7 day duty roster. A sleep-in commitment is an essential requirement of these posts. The successful candidate will also be required to work day, evenings, night-duty, weekends and public holidays to meet service needs. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker pay scale as per the consolidated salary scale dated 1st August 2025:- € 40,351 x 10 increments - € 55,599 (max) per annum. LSI €56,089 per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Tenure: This post is Permanent, full time and pensionable. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Full Job Description attached The closing date for receipt of all applications on-line is 5pm, Tuesday 30th September 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. INDW
Support Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POST: PERMANENT & TEMPORARY FULL-TIME SUPPORT WORKER REA SERVICES, LOUGHREA, CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 85733 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Permanent and Temporary Support Worker appointments within the Loughrea Services may be made over the next 6 months. The Role: The Support Worker will report to the Social Care Leader/Team Leader and will fulfil a key worker role for individuals and aim to provide a safe, secure environment where individuals will participate in community and leisure activities, make choices and enjoy a lifestyle that fulfil their potential and expectations with opportunity for new experiences. This particular position is located in a residential setting working with men who have complex needs and may present with behaviours that challenge. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/Senior Staff/Service Coordinator/Area Manager. Qualifications: The successful candidate must have a good general education. A recognised qualification in the field of intellectual disability or a FETAC level 5 course is desirable. Experience: Experience of working with individuals with an intellectual disability and a knowledge of day service provision is desirable. Full training will be provided. Skills: Candidates must be able to demonstrate flexibility, communication and team-working skills, together with an enthusiasm for the post. A knowledge of basic IT skills is also an advantage. A full clean manual Irish Driving Licence (Class B) is an essential requirement of this post. It may be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence. Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. Working Hours: 78 hours a fortnight based on a 7-day week duty roster. The normal working hours will be shift work and will involve weekend work to meet the needs of the people we support or Personal Outcomes. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum. Remuneration: Department of Health Care Assistant (Disability Services) pay scale as per the consolidated salary scale dated 01st August 2025 - € 34,036 x 11 increments - € 46, 652 (Max) pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment (LSI) €47,454 pro rata per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays and night duty when worked. Tenure: The posts are permanent and temporary, full-time and pensionable Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Full job description attached The closing date for receipt of all applications on-line is 5pm Tuesday 30th September 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. INDW
Speech And Language Therapist, Senior
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2023 We are currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Speech & Language Therapist to join our Assistive Technology team providing services across CHO2 (Galway, Mayo, Roscommon) Job: Senior Speech & Language Therapist Location: CHO2 (Galway, Mayo & Roscommon) Office base will be in Galway Contract Type: Permanent Contract Contract Hours: 35 Hours per week. Reporting to: Children’s Services Manager Midwest/West Salary Scale: €57,771 - €68,387 pro rata per annum. This pay scale is subject to increases in 2025 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Overview of the Post: The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a speech and language therapy service within the Assistive technology team, to include assessment and intervention, clinical supervision service delivery to individuals with communication challenges. The post holder will be required to work across a range of settings including the clinic, schools and preschools, the person’s home and community settings across the health region. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list of Duties & Responsibilities The successful candidate will have: Essential Criteria: • Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Speech & Language Therapists Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU. And • Have three years full time (or an aggregate of three years full time) post qualification clinical experience. And • Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. And • Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Speech & Language Therapists Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. Annual Registration • On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Speech & Language Therapists Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU. And • Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU. Desirable Criteria: • Experience of interdisciplinary working • Minimum 2 years’ experience with individuals with communication challenges. • Experience working in Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) In the event of a high volume of applicants Desirable Criteria may be applied in the shortlisting process If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: • Excellent training opportunities • Generous annual leave entitlements • Long service reward scheme • Pay adjusted Maternity Leave • Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave • Pay adjusted Paternity Leave • Wellbeing benefits • Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here What now? Applications must be made on the Enable Ireland application form only. CV’s will not be accepted. To apply, please download the job description and person specification and complete the online application form. Informal queries by email to: atwest@enableireland.ie Closing date for applications: Friday 26/09/2025 at 1.00pm Proposed interview dates: 30/09/2025 & 01/10/2025 A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months Enable Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. • The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. • Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. • Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. • The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. • Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy.
Warehouse Operative
FOR MORE THAN 80 YEARS, Natus has been working in collaboration with clinicians to deliver industry-leading neuro solutions that help providers more easily make sense of the body’s signals.Engineered with input from those who have lived the care experience, our technology simplifies complex processes and improves accuracy and efficiency. There is a role for everyone who wants to be part of the innovative solutions at ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Coordinate daily key activities of the Export/Shipping Department, working with and supporting staff to ensure activities are carried out to a high standard. · Ensure all shipments to customers are on time. · Provide support and guidance to export and shipping team members. · Prepare and manage all documentation necessary to complete shipments in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. · Prepare documents that comply with Letters of Credit, working with customer service and the finance department as necessary. · Work with customer service department to coordinate customer export shipping preferences. · Advise customer service and or shipping supervisor of any problems with shipments and work to resolve issues. · Schedule freight forwarders for outbound freight dispatch. · Set up, manage and track transportation orders with couriers/freight forwarders according to commodity specifications. · Manage the call-off of carriers for final transportation to customers · Complete and file paperwork to comply with trade compliance and financial rules. · Communicate with custom broker relating to export consignments. · Manage the export databases (Dispatch Register). · Carry out all daily transactions on the ERP system so that real-time status information is available at all times. · Maintain dispatch records to complete the order history files. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: · Minimum of 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. · Good computer skills, Oracle/EBS would be advantageous. · Ability to be flexible and work as part of a team. · Must be able to work flexible hours and/or shift patterns. · Good communications skills · Forklift license would be advantageous Compensation and Benefits: Along with a competitive salary and bonus structure, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to start: Health & Life Assurance cover, defined contribution pension plan, active sports and social club, flexible work location, flextime (depending on position), excellent career progression opportunities, free parking, and educational assistance.
Retail Assistant
Salary: €13.90 per hour, 25% colleague discount, 28-days annual leave pro rata THE JOB Are you passionate about customer service? Keen to build a Career with the largest UK Health and Wellness Retailer? Then look no further… Our Retail Assistants are the central point of our customer contact and paramount in our business's success, you'll act as a health and wellness ambassador whilst maintaining high store standards and delivering world class customer service. You'll complete our industry-leading retail operational training to become Qualified to Advise across our vast range of products, you can also specialise in areas of interest to you such as sport, nutrition, and beauty. Our products often fly off the shelves but sometimes they need a helping hand, we sometimes offer colleague incentives around key items to encourage promotion. THE PERSON As an entry level role, we don't require prior retail experience whilst advantageous we just ask that you have: We're passionate about helping every colleague thrive across all dimensions of wellbeing, and we're committed to having a diverse and inclusive workplace. In line with our EPIC values (Expertise, Pioneering, Inclusive, Caring), we embrace and actively celebrate all our colleagues unique and varying experiences, backgrounds, identities, and cultures - I am me, we are H&B. Wellness begins with you, start your journey today.
Garda Trainees
Why Join An Garda Síochána? An Garda Síochána is the national police and security service of Ireland with a mission of “Keeping People Safe”. Joining An Garda Síochána offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and innovative team. This role and the personal impact you will have on people and the community will give you a sense of achievement like nothing else. You will be part of something meaningful and have the opportunity to make a change. You will work in a supportive, digitally enabled environment that is unique. Determining Eligibility Requirements Entry as a Trainee to An Garda Síochána is governed by the following legislation: The Policing, Security and Community Safety Act, 2024, the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act, 2024 (Admissions and Appointments) Regulations 2025 (S.I. No. 112 of 2025). Candidates who do not possess the essential requirements by the closing date for receipt of applications and who proceed with their application will not be eligible to be selected or offered a position. Before you apply for this competition, please ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria set out below. If you do not meet these eligibility criteria, your application will not be processed. Eligibility may be assessed at multiple stages of the process. An invitation to test, interview or complete any element of the selection/appointments process is not acceptance of eligibility by publicjobs and/or An Garda Síochána. Candidates’ qualifications/eligibility may not be confirmed until the latter stages of the selection/appointments process. Please note that the onus is on candidates to provide documentary evidence that they continue to meet the eligibility requirements throughout the process and to update publicjobs and An Garda Síochána of any changes that might impact their eligibility. An overview of the eligibility criteria that candidates must meet to apply for admission as a Trainee, and for entry to the competitive selection process organised by the publicjobs, is outlined below. However, for the detailed admissions and eligibility requirements, candidates should refer to those requirements as set out in the Regulations referenced above. By the closing date for application to this competition, you must: Age You must have attained the age of 18 and be no more than the age of 49 by the closing date for application to this competition. Character You must be of good character. As a modern and progressive policing service, An Garda Síochána seeks candidates who display the highest standards of behaviour and maintain a network of influence of equally good character. Nationality You must be by the closing date for application to this competition: A. A national of a European Union Member State; or B. A national of a European Economic Area State, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or the Swiss Confederation; or C. Under the International Protection Act, 2015 and in compliance with the Admissions and Appointments Regulations 2013, as amended, be: i. A refugee or a family member of such a person in relation to whom a refugee declaration is in force and continues to be in force for the entire duration of the Garda Recruit selection and admissions process; or ii. A person granted subsidiary protection or a family member of such a person in relation to whom a subsidiary protection declaration is in force and continues to be in force for the entire duration of the Garda Recruit selection and admissions process; or iii. By the closing date for application to this competition, have had a period of one year’s continuous residence in the State, and during the eight years immediately preceding that period, have had a total residence in the State amounting to four years. Education By the closing date for application to this competition, you must have obtained the following: An Irish Leaving Certificate with a grade D3 or O6 minimum in five subjects at Ordinary Level*; or A minimum of a Level 5 Major award (120 Credits) on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ); or A recognised qualification (at Level 5 or greater), deemed comparable to the above in terms of both level and volume of learning as determined by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). AND A proven proficiency in either or both of the following: i. The Irish language ii. The English language Please note: • Successful applicants are required to study and pass Irish as part of a module in the Garda College. • Subjects taken at Foundation Level Leaving Certificate are not considered equivalent for entry to this competition. In certain cases, a Pass in the Applied Leaving Certificate may be deemed equivalent to an Ordinary Leaving Certificate. A H7 grade is also deemed equivalent to an O6 grade. • publicjobs may verify the validity of qualifications other than the Leaving Certificate with Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). Candidates may refer to the National Academic Recognition Information Centre which offers advice on the academic recognition of foreign qualifications in Ireland. Employment Status You must have relinquished all previous employment prior to entry to the Garda College and may not be on a career break from any such employment upon entry. Medical Standards You must be certified by a Registered Medical Practitioner (nominated by the Commissioner after consultation with the Minister) to be in good health, of sound constitution and suited physically and mentally to performing the duties of a member of the service. Physical Competence Test You must have passed a Physical Competence Test before entering the Garda College to start training. Substance Misuse Assessment You must have passed all Substance Misuse (Controlled Drug and Psychoactive Substances) Assessments to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána. Overview The competition for the selection of Trainees into An Garda Síochána attracts a very high number of applicants. As such, the selection process to become a Trainee is comprehensive, with candidates required to undertake a range of relevant assessment tests and exercises over a number of stages. The numbers called forward to each stage of selection will be determined from time to time, having regard to the number of places to be filled in the Garda College. publicjobs will conduct the initial selection stages on behalf of the Garda Commissioner. Names and details of candidates who are successful following the selection stages conducted by publicjobs will be forwarded to An Garda Síochána for consideration for appointment. Neither An Garda Síochána nor publicjobs will be responsible for any expenses incurred by candidates in relation to the recruitment process. Eligible applicants should apply in the usual way and indicate on the application form that they wish to apply for the Serving Garda Reserve Stream. In order to be considered for the Serving Garda Reserve Stream, when completing your application form you must include: Reserve Garda Registration Number; and Division in which you are currently serving. Applicants must be a serving Garda Reserve member at the time of appointment as a Trainee to continue to be eligible under the Garda Reserve Stream. Applicants who are no longer a member of the Reserve Garda will not be eligible to be offered an appointment from this Stream. You will also be required to complete an additional verification form at the time of appointment. Closing Date The closing date and time for receipt of completed applications is 3pm on Thursday 9th October 2025. The onus is on you to ensure that you have correctly submitted a completed application form as any requests to submit an application after the closing time/date will not be considered. If you do not receive acknowledgement of receipt of your application within two working days of applying, please check your Junk/Spam folders as email notifications may be filtered into these email folders (or “Promotions” in the case of Gmail). If the acknowledgement is still not received, please email GardaTrainee2025@publicjobs.ie including your name, candidate ID and contact details. Candidates should note that support will be available during office hours until the closing date. Selection Process publicjobs will conduct the initial stages of recruitment on behalf of An Garda Síochána. Names and details of candidates who are successful following the selection stages will be forwarded on to An Garda Síochána for consideration for appointment. The Selection Process is broken down into three stages as detailed below. Detailed information on each stage will be made available at the appropriate time to candidates being invited to that particular stage of the process. All eligible candidates who have successfully applied for this competition will be invited to complete a number of online assessments, that will be remotely proctored via webcam. The assessments can be taken at any time during the testing window within a secure IT network. Certain online assessments will be available in a range of languages. A Pre-test Booklet will be provided to you before you take the assessments, and you will complete practice questions on the assessment site in advance of taking the tests. Candidates’ Obligations In applying for this competition, candidates must accept a number of obligations. Candidates must: • Have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned, • Be of suitable character for the post, • Be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned. and, if successful, they will not be appointed to the post unless they: • Agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be, performed. • Are fully competent, available to and capable of undertaking those duties. Candidates must not: • Knowingly or recklessly provide false information. • Canvass any person with or without inducements. • Interfere with or compromise the process in any way. A third party must not impersonate a candidate at any stage of the process. Any attempt, direct or indirect by an applicant to use influence by way of canvassing in connection with their application will cause them to be disqualified from the competition. Any person who contravenes the above provisions or who assists another person in contravening the above provisions is committing an offence. A person who is found guilty of an offence is liable to prosecution that may result in a fine and/or imprisonment. In addition, where a person found guilty of an offence was or is a candidate at a recruitment process, then: • Where a person has not been appointed to a post, they will be disqualified as a candidate; and • Where a person has been appointed subsequently to the recruitment process in question, they shall forfeit that appointment. Deeming of a Candidate to be Withdrawn Withdrawal from the Selection Process Candidates who do not attend for interview or other test when and where required by publicjobs, or who do not, when requested, furnish such evidence as publicjobs require in regard to any matter relevant to their candidature, will have no further claim to consideration. Candidates are expected to provide all requested documentation to publicjobs, including all forms issued by publicjobs for completion, within seven calendar days. Failure to do so will result in the candidate being deemed to have withdrawn from the competition and their candidature will receive no further consideration. Withdrawal from the Appointment Process There are a number of reasons that will result in a candidate being withdrawn from the competition from An Garda Síochána, including but not limited to the following: • If a candidate is medically deferred for a period exceeding 6 months. • If a candidate is unable to provide the Appointments Office with a satisfactory Vetting Form. • If a candidate fails to successfully complete an element of the overall process within the time constraints provided. Conditions of Service Tattoos and Body Art Tattoos and body art on the face, visible above the collar or below the cuff of your uniform are not permitted. In order to retain a professional image, all other tattoos and body art must be covered while on duty. You must make An Garda Síochána aware if you have visible tattoos as early as possible as they may prevent you from being permitted to commence training. Outside Employment The assignment is full-time, and the Trainee may not engage in, or be connected with, any outside business or activity which would interfere with the performance of the assignment. If Trainees are engaged in any outside business or activity they must inform the Trainee Office, Garda College in writing. This should include the nature of the outside business or activity, their role, hours/days engaged and all relevant information. Permission to continue engagement in any outside business or activity is a matter for the Superintendent of Foundation Training. The decision of Superintendent Foundation Training can be appealed to the Director of Training and Development and their decision is final. The onus is on the Trainee to report any outside business or activity and failure to report any outside business or activity may be a disciplinary matter and may include a sanction up to and including termination of contract. Any engagement in any outside business or activity must be fully in compliance with the European Working Time Directive. DNA Testing Candidates should note that An Garda Síochána is bound by the provisions of the Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence & DNA Database System) Act 2014. Section 41 of that Act states that DNA Samples shall be taken from Trainees who started their training at the Garda College following the commencement of the Act on 20th November 2015. Section 41 4 (c) of the Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence & DNA Database System) Act 2014 outlines that “the sample will be used to generate a DNA profile in respect of the person to be entered in the elimination (Garda Síochána) index of the DNA Database System and the effect of such an entry”. The taking of such samples is for the purpose, in relation to the investigation of offences and of ascertaining whether that person has contaminated a crime scene sample. Code of Ethics In a democratic society, the role of the police is to protect and serve society, keep the peace, enforce the law and ensure the safety of the community. In order to achieve this, An Garda Síochána must enjoy the trust and confidence of the society which it serves. It will gain and maintain this trust by acting, and being seen to act, within the law and by applying the law fairly towards others. For anyone working in An Garda Síochána, this is the starting point for all other commitments. The Code of Ethics is a statement of the ethical requirements for everyone working in An Garda Síochána and a clear indication to the public of the norms of behaviour that they are entitled to expect. Policing is an honourable profession of which the public expect the highest standards of conduct and practice. Absolute commitment to the Code of Ethics is a requirement for all members of An Garda Síochána, to ensure the trust and support of the public. You will be required to sign a formal commitment to the Code of Ethics when you join the Organisation. For more information, click here. Conduct All lawful orders, given either in writing or verbally, by those in authority, must be obeyed. A Trainee must at all times conform to the standard of conduct and discipline required and is obliged to study the Trainee and Probationer Garda Handbook and abide by its provisions. Penalties for breaches of any of the provisions of that Code may range from a caution to a termination of programme. Uniform and Equipment The uniform and equipment supplied to the Trainee will remain at all times the property of An Garda Síochána. The Trainee will be responsible for its care and must return it in good condition when required to do so. It must not be used except for authorised purposes and the Trainee will be liable to pay any charge imposed for articles lost or damaged. Confidentiality of Information and Materials It is important to remember that this is a competitive process for a role where integrity is paramount. Sharing information on the selection process e.g. through social media or any other means, may result in you being disqualified from the competition. Please note that all assessment and test materials are subject to copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of the test material (including passages of information, questions or answer options), associated materials or interview related information may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means including electronic, mechanical, photocopying, photographing, recording, written or otherwise, at any stage. To do so is an offence and may result in exclusion from the selection process. Any person who contravenes this provision, or who assists another person(s) in contravening this provision, is liable to prosecution and/or civil suit for loss of copyright and intellectual property. Use of Recording Equipment publicjobs does not allow the unsanctioned use of any type of recording equipment on its premises or any location where assessments/tests/interviews, etc. take place, e.g. video interviews, teleconference. This applies to any form of sound recording and any type of still picture or video recording, whether including sound recording or not, and covers any type of device used for these purposes. Any person wishing to use such equipment for any of these purposes must seek written permission in advance. This policy is in place to protect the privacy of staff and candidates/clients and the integrity of the assessment material and assessment processes. Unsanctioned use of recording equipment by any person is a breach of this policy. Any candidate involved in such a breach could be disqualified from the competition and could be subject to prosecution under section 55 of the Public Service Management (Recruitment & Appointments) Act, 2004. In addition, where a person found guilty of such an offence was or is a candidate, then: • Where they have not been appointed to the post they will be disqualified as a candidate; and • Where they have been appointed subsequently to the recruitment process in question, they shall forfeit that appointment.
