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The Organisation Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) is the national organisation providing support, services and advocacy for people with Down syndrome and their families across Ireland. With a National Office and 25 volunteer operational branches nationwide, DSI delivers information, education, therapy, employability and advocacy services, alongside fundraising and community engagement activities that are vital to our mission. Job Title: Self-Advocacy & Community Engagement Officer Reports to: Head of Adult Education, Self-Advocacy and Community Engagement Location: National Office with frequent nationwide travel to branch Contract :12 months fixed-term, subject to funding Salary: €40k - €45,500k pro-rota and depending on experience Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends for member meetings and events, with time off in lieu. This role may also be on a job share basis, 2 to 3 days per week each. Overview of Role This role is two-fold. The self-advocacy aspect of this role involves the development and coordination of self-advocacy groups within Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI), empowering adults with Down syndrome to voice their priorities, contributing to DSI strategy and national policy on topics such as rights, independent living, employment, education, housing and inclusion. The community engagement aspect of this role involves supporting the coordination, and delivery of inclusive, person-centred programmes and initiatives for people with Down syndrome. It involves empowering individuals, strengthening community connections, and promoting access to social, community and education opportunities across Ireland. Key duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Person specification Essential Level 8 qualification in a relevant field such as social work, community development, education or disability studies Proven experience working alongside people with intellectual disabilities in advocacy, facilitation, community development or education roles Excellent communication skills Experience supporting self-advocates Demonstrated group facilitation skills for inclusive, accessible meetings and activities Strong organisational abilities to manage a full-time workload, prioritise tasks and deliver projects on time Strong administration skills with competent in IT tools (MS Office/365, video platforms) for hybrid work, reporting and virtual facilitation Desirable Level 9 qualification in a relevant field such as social work, community development, education or disability studies Experience with advisory councils, policy consultations or stakeholder engagement in the disability sector Experience developing Easy Read materials Knowledge of Irish disability policy, entitlements and independent living supports. Other requirements Full clean driving licence and own transport for nationwide travel (travel expenses reimbursed per DSI policy) Garda vetting clearance required (standard for DSI roles working with vulnerable groups) Willingness to adhere to DSI’s data protection, safeguarding and equality policies niches, hybrid working in line with DSI policy
Shift Leader
McDonald's are one of the most recognised brands in the world, and at the backbone of that brand is our commitment to a set of core values: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community and Family. We live by our values every day and are committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace, providing quality jobs, and making opportunity open to all. As Shift Manager you will accomplish all shift work requirements by orienting, assisting and coaching employees. You will ensure all standards are met by following production, productivity, quality and customer service standards. As a shift manager you will be monitoring operations, reallocating resources and solving operational problems. You will be working within a £multi-million restaurant and managing a team of 80 or more employees. You will be part of the management team that will drive your restaurant forward by building sales, growing profitability and delivering an outstanding customer experience. This position is open to people whom have experience of managing and leading teams within the retail, hospitality, business or a customer focused environment. Additionally, this role is restaurant based and involves working changeable shift patterns including working weekends and bank holidays. Position Requirements: • Display Leadership and role model customer focused behaviours to delight our customers • Delivery of personalised service and connect with our customers • Lead by example • Adapt to customer needs through your team • Answer customer queries, keeping up to date with knowledge on our food and promotions • Use of initiative, confidence and problem solving when interacting with colleagues and customers • Treat all colleagues and customers with courtesy and respect. Position Attributes: You will work a variety of day parts, including breakfast, evenings and overnights to become accustomed to shift work and experienced in all aspects of the business. Benefits package includes: Holiday pay, Service Awards, Meal allowance, Employee discounts from top high street and online brands and much more... CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Crew Member
McDonald's are one of the most recognised brands in the world, and the backbone of our brand is commitment to a set of core values: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community and Family. We live by our values every day and are committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace, providing quality jobs, and making opportunity open to all. Join us and you'll become part of a team, that works together to provide the best customer experience. If you've visited one of our restaurants before, you’ve probably got some idea of what's involved in working here. But you might not realise the variety and scope of the role. We want every McDonald's customer to have a brilliant experience, every time they visit. That means hot food in a clean and friendly restaurant. As a Crew Member, you'll make it happen, whether you're preparing food, serving on the till or being out in the dining areas looking after our customers' needs. You will consistently deliver the highest standards of quality, service and cleanliness in the restaurant. Provide friendly, fast and accurate service. Complete tasks and activities in line with training, company guidelines and management direction. Follow all workplace safety, security and food hygiene procedures. Treat all customers and colleagues with courtesy and respect working as a supportive team member. Friendly, welcoming, courteous and helpful behaviour will come naturally to you and you’ll work well as part of a team. Effective communication skills such as attentive listening, face-to-face verbal communication and eye contact are a must. The ability to maintain high energy levels whilst working both efficiently and productively is essential. Quite simply, you'll be working in our fast moving, high energy environment and we’re looking for a genuine smile, enthusiasm, energy, plus an ability to connect with customers and make them feel valued. Benefits package includes: Holiday pay, Service Awards, Meal allowance, Employee discounts from top high street and online brands and much more.... CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Team Member
Summary SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: 5.50hrs p/w; Sat 09:00 - 15:00 Join Our Team This Summer! Join our store teams this summer and help us deliver an incredible experience for our customers. Contracts range from a few days up to 12 weeks, depending on store needs, ideal if you’re looking for flexible, short-term work. Life at NEXT is full of energy, with a supportive team environment where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and develop new skills. Please note: Availability for our Summer Sale weekend ( Friday 3rd July and Saturday 4th July ) may be required, depending on your start date. What You’ll Do As part of our in-store team, you’ll work on the sales floor, in the stockroom, or across both areas; playing an important role in keeping the store running smoothly. Every shift makes a difference in this fast-paced environment. On the sales floor, you’ll: Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 479 2223 / 0044 116 479 2223 (line opening times are Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm; Friday 9am - 4.45pm; Saturday 9am - 5pm & Sunday 9am - 4pm. Excludes bank holidays). CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Warehouse Assistant
As a result of our expansion plans and our continued ongoing success we are looking to appoint a full time Warehouse Assistant. In this role you will assist the Warehouse Supervisor in ensuring that the whole goods in/out procedure run in accordance with company procedures, policies and guidelines. What are we looking for? To be successful in this role, you will be expected to: Why The Range? Working for The Range is no ordinary job. We are a Sunday Times Top Track 100 company and one of the UK’s fastest growing retailers. Much of this success is thanks to our talented and passionate teams. From retail opportunities nationwide to innovative roles in our Head Office and fulfilment positions at our state of the art distribution centres, you’re sure to find the role to match your skills and your ambition. People are at the heart of our retail concept, and we want to invest in our staff and make the future extraordinary. Apply today for a challenging and rewarding position in a dynamic, fast paced environment and take the next step in your career.
Evening Supervisor
Main purpose of the role: Manage and motivate your team, ensuring the store operates efficiently and effectively and to provide our customers with the very best customer service experience at all times. The ideal candidate will have/be: Minimum 1 years€,, experience in a customer service facing role Excellent communication skills The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure The ability to organise work, delegate responsibilities and support team members in the store Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Be approachable and a role model who leads by example and encourages teamwork and a positive attitude in the workplace Liaise with the day management/supervisors on any changes to layouts and ensure changes are correctly implemented Set the standard for other employees in relation to rotation, merchandising and facing off Assist in the induction, training and development of employees Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working
Bakery Assistant, Distribution Center
Bakery Assistant – Full Time (Leixlip Distribution Centre) Location: Applegreen Distribution Centre, Leixlip Hours: Monday–Friday, 2:00pm–8:00pm No weekend work required Applegreen Distribution Centre in Leixlip has been operating since 2009 , supplying our network nationwide. In 2024 , we proudly launched our in-house bakery, which has already seen incredible success and over 600% growth in its first year. We’re currently looking for a Bakery Assistant to join our busy team at the Applegreen Distribution Centre in Leixlip. You’ll be working with a small, friendly team of six, helping to bake and prepare pre-made bakery products for distribution. About the role: If you have experience in bakery or deli work and enjoy being part of a close-knit, efficient team, we’d love to hear from you! �� Please submit your CV – we’d be delighted to have a chat! INDHP
Warehouse Operative
Warehouse Operative – Full-Time (Leixlip) Location: Applegreen Distribution Centre, Leixlip Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:00am–7:00pm, Friday 9:00am–6:00pm (No weekend work required) Applegreen Distribution Centre in Leixlip is currently seeking a full-time Warehouse Operative to join our busy and growing team. Our warehouse includes ambient, chilled, and frozen picking areas, and work is carried out using a PPT (Powered Pallet Truck). We have a strong team of over 130 staff onsite and offer excellent company perks and a supportive working environment. What we offer: If you’re looking for a stable, long-term role with a great team, we’d love to hear from you. �� Please submit your CV and include any additional notes or experience you feel are relevant. INDHP1
Grants & Impact Coordinator
We would like to invite applications for the following 39-hour, permanent contract role: Grants & Impact Coordinator - Nationwide & Clontarf IWA is committed to promoting, maintaining, and adding to our diverse and inclusive work environment. Overall Purpose of Job The purpose of this role is to grow and strengthen IWA’s income from grants, foundations, and trusts by identifying and securing funding opportunities that align with organisational priorities and strategic objectives. Working within an established approval process, the successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues across other departments to gather information, develop compelling funding proposals, and submit high-quality grant applications. A key aspect of the role is to ensure departments are accountable for the effective delivery of funded projects and for providing timely, high-quality reports to funders that clearly demonstrate outcomes, impact, and responsible stewardship of funds.. What will be achieved by this role? Increased restricted and unrestricted funding for IWA services. Improved impact reporting and an enhanced funder experience. Improved relationships with IWA services to identify potential projects for submission Strengthened processes and governance. Key Relationships: Internal – Fundraising, IWA Community Centres, Advocacy, Communications, Operations, Finance, Procurement, Quality & Standards. External – Funders and partners. Main Duties and Responsibilities Develop and secure funding from a diverse range of grant-making bodies, foundations, and trusts to achieve agreed income targets and grow IWA’s annual income. Support the development and delivery of a Grants and Foundations Strategy. Identify, research and maintain up-to-date records of existing and potential funders on IWA’s CRM system. Identify and research priority projects for funding within IWA, seeking approvals as required. Liaise with cross-departmental project teams to collate and submit timely applications. Develop compelling case for support documents and prepare high-quality funding applications and proposals for submission. Working with various departments, including Finance and Procurement, agree contracts and grant agreements with funders. Ensure that all impact reporting is completed according to funder requirements and deadlines. Support other departments with grant and impact management, providing training, guidance and resources to strengthen internal capacity. Support the wider organisation by answering queries on ad hoc grant opportunities, reporting requests, etc. Produce both internal and external impact reports, demonstrating the value of grant funding on IWA service delivery. Work to retain and increase the lifetime value of IWA funders through strong communication and impact reporting, demonstrating the importance of their continued support in changing lives. Keep up to date with trends and emerging opportunities in philanthropy and grant funding. Establish strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including department heads. Support the administration of successful grant applications, ensuring compliance with funding agreements. Undertake any other reasonable responsibilities as requested by the Head of Fundraising or the Director of Strategic Partnerships, Advocacy and Fundraising. PERSON SPECIFICATION Training, Experience and Qualifications Educated to degree level and/or 2 years’ experience in a relevant field. For example, fundraising, philanthropy, business development, etc. One year’s experience in a comparable role. Ability to build high-level relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders Excellent and engaging written and oral communication skills, including an ability to persuade and negotiate effectively. Project management experience with excellent planning and organisational skills and a proven ability to multitask and prioritise time and resources. Ability to work under pressure and maintain meticulous attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent numeracy skills. Experience in the nonprofit sector, with knowledge of governance and compliance, is desirable. Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to build relationships with colleagues and funders. Proficiency in MS Office is required, and experience using a CRM system/database is desirable. Proven ability to work independently within a team environment. Fluency in written and spoken English. Maintain confidentiality, always act professionally and in the best interests of IWA and in accordance with our mission, vision and values. Competencies: Collaborative, enthusiastic and positive attitude; flexible and adaptable. Takes initiative with a high level of attention to detail. Excellent communicator with a warm, friendly approach. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities at once. Organised and process-driven. Remuneration & Benefits: Salary (CO4) ranges from €33,992.56 - €51,930.56 Excellent working conditions Training & development opportunities 25 days of annual leave Access to Defined Contribution Pension scheme and group VHI & HSF Health Cash Plans Employee Assistance Service Bike to Work Scheme The closing date for applications is Friday, 10th July 2026. Please note there will only be 1 round of interviews – in-person or online interviews (via MS Teams) will be scheduled beginning from the 14th until the 17th of July 2026. There will also be an assessment element where candidates will need to prepare a presentation for the interview CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Deli Team Member
Deli Team Member - Applegreen Naas Sallins Road As a Bakewell Team Member at Applegreen, you will be a crucial part of our front-line operations. If you’re looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a difference every day and build lasting relationships, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join the Applegreen family and become part of a company that values community, teamwork, our customers. *Flexibility required What will I be doing as a Bakewell Team Member at Applegreen? · Support day to day operations of the business. · Ensure shop floor is clean and tidy. · Ensure all food safety policies are met. · Food preparation. · Follow and enforce Bakewell manual training contents. · Stock control and management. · Create the best food experience possible for customers. · Work closely with management to achieve weekly and quarterly targets. Why Should I join the Applegreen Team? Benefits · All colleagues are eligible for a discount, allowing exclusive discounts on Bakewell Deli foods and hot drinks. · Bike to work scheme (available after 6 months of service). · HSF Health Plans schemes for healthcare expenses including dental, optical and many more. · Wellbeing platform with micro-modules and articles to support your mental health and wellbeing. In addition, our Employee Assistance Programme is a free confidential counselling service which offers support on personal, family, work, and money matters. · Flexible schedules. · Company pension scheme. · Exclusive offers on broadband and mobile plans. · Refer a friend scheme. · Development opportunities through a variety of online and classroom-based learning delivered by inhouse and external industry experts. An Applegreen Bakewell Team Member would ideally: · Have a can-do attitude who has strong communication skills and enjoys interacting with customers. · Ability to work well with colleagues, contributing to a positive team environment. · Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. · Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks. INDHP
