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Project Remit Copelands is Belfast Central Mission’s flagship project, providing market leading care for Northern Ireland. It encompasses everything needed to create a genuine home from home where residents can enjoy a fulfilling life. Copelands comprises of six households, each with 10 residents. Each household has its own front door, kitchen and living area as well as access to a communal outdoor area. The home has been designed with the differing cognitive, social, and physical abilities of the residents in mind. Our aim is to provide the best possible care to frail older people, including those living with dementia. We promote the use of familiar and recognisable surroundings and activities to stimulate residents’ memories. Visual clues throughout the design help residents with recollection to avoid confusion and increased anxiety. Additionally, it creates opportunities for staff and residents to interact more easily in activities of daily living. Hours of Work As and When required Salary £12.31 per hour Contract Type Casual Probation 6 months Pension Auto enrolment option. An enhanced 4% employer contribution after 3 months of service. Benefits · Westfield Health Level 1 - Cash back plan · Westfield Health Rewards · Uniform provided · Paid Access NI Job Specification Essential Qualifications & Experience Essential · Good communication skills and ability to work as a team · Ability to use initiative to resolve issues and follow correct reporting procedures Desirable · Experience in a similar role within a Residential Care/Nursing Home environment Skills & Knowledge · Ability to participate in the development of meaningful activities for older people which helps to maintain independence and integrity · Ability to research and arranging suitable outings and programmes · Plan and structure activities that maximises resident interest and participation · Ability to communicate well, at all levels e.g., residents, family members, other staff · Be of a compassionate and caring disposition with a high degree of empathy · Always act with a high-degree integrity respect · Ability to work a part of a team to achieve goals and quality outcomes · Proficient in the use of all elements of Microsoft Office Circumstances Work onsite – no remote working available for this role Job Description Scope of Responsibility To organise fun activities for residents and support them to actively take part in social activities that interest them. The impact of purposeful activity is important for all residents and particularly for those people living with dementia. This role will work closely with the Activities Coordinator to deliver purposeful activities that stimulate residents and improve their wellbeing. Key Tasks and Responsibilities · Build appropriate professional relationships with our residents that help them adjust to life in a care/support setting. · Support the planning processes by working with residents, their family members/representative, to build individual lifestyle histories and, using these, participate in creating ongoing plans for activities within the home. · Assist with maintaining the group activities schedule. · Provide support to the Activities Coordinator in creating tailored group activities for residents to run alongside one-to-one sessions, enabling residents to take part in communal activities as well as individual hobbies as per their wishes. · Update resident’s personalised diaries on a weekly basis with details of the activities they’ve undertaken, including photos, comments and feedback, that can be kept by residents as a record of what they have achieved as well as shared with their family members (representatives/advocates). · Build professional relationships with the local community, inviting them into the home to take part or run events and help service users maintain their hobbies. · Develop strong and continuing relationships with colleagues to enable the sharing of ideas and information, ensuring you are all working as a team to provide a safe and fulfilling experience within the home for every resident. · Help to enable our service users to stay in touch with friends and family by visits, phone, facetime, zoom, letters and email. · Attend appropriate training courses and/or programmes to enhance personal and professional knowledge and skills. · Assist in the development of resources to be used by the wider team. · Assist in coordination of activities including scheduling, venue arrangements, room bookings, and communication with residents and wider staff team.
Financial Assistance Programme Grants Officer
Salary: SO1 SCP 25 - 27 £35,235 - £37,035 per annum The postholder will monitor and evaluate all aspects of work, whilst maintaining effective administration systems and will provide support and guidance to groups seeking to apply for Financial Assistance. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assist the Programme Manager in all aspects of the planning, implementation, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of the Financial Assistance Programme. 2. Prepare for and promote Financial Assistance Programme calls for applications to include ensuring the online application portal is ready to receive applications, ensuring guidance manuals are updated as appropriate and coordinate the assessment of applications. 3. Organise, manage and deliver information sessions and training workshops to prospective applicants and/or Council officers to facilitate the submission of high quality applications. 4. Assist with the preparation of management and financial information including budgets and statistical reports for Council and other relevant Government Departments e.g. DfC. 5. Maintain relevant programme databases and keep accurate records for the purposes of audit, monitoring and evaluation of projects and provide reports as necessary; financial or otherwise. 6. Respond to queries from applicants, Council officers, Elected Members and provide support to groups to develop ideas, where appropriate. 7. Communicate application outcomes to applicants. 8. Respond to requests for feedback and reviews of decisions, including coordinating meetings of the Review Panel. 9. Meet with unsuccessful applicants individually, where requested, and offer encouragement/support to re-apply in future calls. 10. Meet with specific successful applicants individually to ensure compliance with terms and conditions of grant. 11. Liaise closely with colleagues in the Financial Assistance Programme team, Community Development Department and in other Council departments to ensure the effective delivery of the Programme. 12. Assist in the delivery of PR/communications for the Programme which may include contributions for Council publications, updating website/online information, preparing press releases and overseeing the design, procurement and production of publicity materials. 13. Prepare reports for the Programme Manager, FAP Working Group and Council as required. 14. Assist the Programme Manager in the coordination of activities to promote the full participation of all communities. 15. Undertake any other relevant duties that may be required and are commensuratewith the nature and grade of the post. Qualifications and Training • 3rd level qualification (i.e. HNC/HND, Level 4, Degree ) in line with the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) in a relevant discipline/subject such as Community, Business, etc. (Please note relevancy should be clearly demonstrated). *Applicants who do not possess a relevant third level qualification must demonstrate five years’ relevant experience as below Experience • Two years’* experience to include all the following: ▪ Working in a grants-awarding environment; ▪ Working with groups/individuals in a Community Development or similar role; ▪ Budget management. *Applicants who do not possess a relevant third level qualification must demonstrate five years’ relevant experience as above. • Experience of designing and delivering training; • Experience of project management; • Experience of partnership working. Key Skills, Knowledge and attributes • Effective oral and written communication skills; • IT skills to include Microsoft Office; • Ability to work as part of a team; • Ability to organise workload and work under pressure; • High degree of self -motivation and initiative; • Innovative approach to programmes of work Driving • Hold a full current driving license (valid in the UK) and have access to a form of transport or *have access to a form of transport which will permit the applicant to carry out the duties of the post in full. *This relates only to any person who has a disability, which debars them from driving. Working Arrangements/Flexibility 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. A flexible working hours scheme in operation. The postholder may be required to work additional hours and outside normal working hours to meet the needs of the post
Dental Nurse
We have an exciting opportunity for a Dental Nurse to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team in Duke Street, Ballymena.. The successful applicant will work 24 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Duties will include assisting the dentist sterilising dental equipment, keeping the surgery clean and occasional reception duties. Promoting high standards of patient care at all times is vital. Essential Criteria:
Cleaning Operative
If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression, then we have a role for you! We are currently recruiting for a Cleaning Operative to join our team based in the Antrim Area. 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 #NorthernIreland
General Operative: Dayshift
Purpose of The Job As a member of a small team, the job holder will assist in the production of timber products and ensure that they are manufactured to the specified quality and in keeping with volume production targets Key skills & Requirements Key competences · Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal · Excellent numeracy skills · Able to listen to, and understand, work and general instructions · Hands on and flexible attitude · Ability to work within a small team · Safety awareness for self and others · Ability to estimate and differentiate between board sizes · Ability to use tape measure and calipers · Able to work outdoors · Able for manual handling tasks · Availability for shift change · Measure timber products using tape measure and callipers to ensure that customer specifications are met · Stack, package and label finished goods to customer specifications and in compliance with the Company’s Manual Handling Policy · Ensure quality of the product and take appropriate corrective action if necessary, including informing the Production Supervisor · Make positive contributions in team meetings with specific reference to production and maintenance matters · Participate in training events organised by the Company Record keeping Maintain appropriate production records Housekeeping · Good housekeeping of plant, machinery and general work area
Seasonal General Operative
Purpose of The Job As a member of a small team, the job holder will assist in the production of timber products and ensure that they are manufactured to the specified quality and in keeping with volume production targets Key skills & Requirements Key competences · Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal · Excellent numeracy skills · Able to listen to, and understand, work and general instructions · Hands on and flexible attitude · Ability to work within a small team · Safety awareness for self and others · Ability to estimate and differentiate between board sizes · Ability to use tape measure and calipers · Able to work outdoors · Able for manual handling tasks · Availability for shift change Key Responsibilities 1. Health and safety and environmental compliance · To set a positive example in all areas of compliance and encourage a culture of ownership and personal responsibility · Proactively comply with all the Company’s Health and Safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures 2. Machine operation · Safely operate the wood processing equipment and machinery · Basic machine setup, maintenance and monitoring including the completion of pre-use inspection checklists and documentation 3. Quality · Measure timber products using tape measure and callipers to ensure that customer specifications are met · Stack, package and label finished goods to customer specifications and in compliance with the Company’s Manual Handling Policy · Ensure quality of the product and take appropriate corrective action if necessary, including informing the Production Supervisor · Make positive contributions in team meetings with specific reference to production and maintenance matters · Participate in training events organised by the Company 4. Record keeping Maintain appropriate production records 5. Housekeeping · Good housekeeping of plant, machinery and general work area
General Operative: Nightshift
About Us One of Britain and Ireland’s largest sawmills, Balcas is a leading timber products supplier and has pioneered biomass renewable energy in the British Isles. The business has grown organically, and through acquisition and investment in the latest processing technologies Balcas’ timber products portfolio includes construction timber, fencing and landscaping products and pallet and packaging material Balcas has led the development of the market for wood pellet fuel in Ireland and Britain Balcas operates biomass Combined Heat and Power plants that produce renewable energy. Residual heat from electricity generation is used to dry locally sourced woodfibre that is then processed into high-energy fuel pellets, displacing 750 million litres of oil in homes, commercial premises and industry Purpose of the Job Work with the Operations team to deliver manufacturing solutions to production against deliverables of cost, quality and schedule Hours of Work Monday to Wednesday: 6.00pm to 5.30am Thursday: 6.00pm to 1.30am More Information For more information please contact Human Resources on 028 6632 3003 or email hr@balcas.com Closing date: Wednesday 30th April 2025 at 4.00pm
Cleaning Operative
If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression, then we have a role for you! We are currently recruiting for a Cleaning Operative to join our team based at DDLETB Ardgillan Community College, Balbriggan. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: Please note, the successful applicant's offer is subject to a Garda Vetting check prior to commencement of role. GREAT PEOPLE – GREAT SERVICE-GREAT FUTURE #Jobs.ie
Cleaning Operative
If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression, then we have a role for you! We are currently recruiting for a Cleaning Operative to join our team based at Lisburn Leisure Complex, Lisburn. 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. Please note, the successful applicant's offer is subject to the Access NI (Basic) check prior to commencement of role. Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex-offenders, a copy of which is available upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group. 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 #NorthernIreland
Customer Sales Advisor
KEY PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The post holder will provide a professional customer service experience for visitors, members and potential members. This will include selling all relevant Sports & Leisure services and products to existing and potential customers and promoting all relevant Council services, events and programmes. The post holder will handle associated financial transactions utilising relevant Leisure Management Software and assume other delegated duties relevant to the post reasonably assigned by the Operations Manager and Operations Coordinator, including duties/location to cover leave/other absences across Sports and Leisure facilities. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. In line with the Council’s Customer Care Standards, provide a front of house service to include greeting and advising customers and responding to customer queries to ensure that all customers have a positive and enjoyable experience. 2. Proactively sell and promote services offered by the Centre and Sports Services. This will include point of sales promotions and, on occasion, promoting services at special events. 3. Process casual and member activity bookings including taking telephone and emails inquiries. 4. Process customer purchases and reconcile cash in preparation for lodgement in accordance with Council procedures. 5. Carry out all relevant clerical duties pertaining to the role as and when required as instructed by the Operations Manager. 6. Under the direction of Operations Manager, assist in the replenishment of stock, stock control and replenishment of information stands. 7. General monitoring of members of the public throughout the facility to ensure that all Child Protection and Vulnerable Adult policies and procedures are complied with. 8. Ensure compliance with Council policies and procedures and operate within the highest standards of personal behaviour which reflect the core values and behaviours of the organisation. 9. Ensure the provision of high standards of customer service within the facility and across Sports Services. 10. Promote and manage the service effectively and communicate in a way, which enhances and promotes the public image and overall reputation of the Council, including product knowledge and awareness. Note: The post holder will be required to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation. Qualifications and Experience It is essential that applicants have a minimum of: 1.1 - 5 GCSE passes at grade A-C, NVQ level 2 or equivalent 1.2 - One years’ experience in a similar position, to include front of house, customer service, administration/clerical work 1.3 - Experience in cash handling and the preparation of lodgements. 1.4 - Experience using MS Word and Outlook. Where applicants do not hold the qualifications as outlined in 1.1 above, they must demonstrate a minimum of 4 years’ experience as outlined in 1.2 above. Skills Good Customer Care skills. Effective Oral & written communication skills. Good Organisational skills. General Applicants must be prepared to work on a rota system which includes evening and weekend shifts, Desirable Criteria Knowledge 1. 5 - Knowledge of a Computerised System.
