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Job Summary The Child and Family Agency was established on 1st January 2014 and is responsible for a range of statutory functions including provision of child protection, alternative care, specified regulatory services and a range of family support services. The Agency has commenced a major improvement programme with significant focus on Practice, Culture and Structure. The Agency currently has responsibility for a budget of circa €1.2billion and delivers its services through over 5,500 people in 259 locations across the Country. The Child and Family Agency has responsibility for the following range of services: Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Attachment(s) : Principal Social Worker Kildare South Candidate Information Pack incl T&Cs 2025.pdf
Homeless Outreach Worker
The Competition The purpose of this recruitment campaign is to form a panel of Homeless Outreach Workers to fill full time temporary and permanent posts that may arise as vacancies arise. The Candidate The candidates will demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that he/she: • Possess excellent professional/technical knowledge and skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Excellent team leadership skills • Ability to work independently or within multi disciplined teams • Problem solving skills • Planning and organisational skills • A good understanding of safety management in the workplace including Health and Safety legislation and regulations Duties and Responsibilities Homeless Outreach Workers will be expected to carry out the following non exhaustive list of duties: • Appointments interviewing and assessing clients seeking a homeless service by appointment or unscheduled presentations at public counter • Providing assessment and advice to people who are homeless • Participation in the Homeless Action Team (HAT) • Engaging with and supporting the Housing First programme in consultation with other relevant NGOs Service Providers and agencies • Assisting in managing the delivery of Housing First in the Kildare area and linking with the provider the HSE and Housing Agency • Enabling and assisting clients to source suitable private rented accommodation • Working with clients placed in emergency facilities with a view to securing long term accommodation and where possible avoiding continued placement in emergency facilities • Assisting the Council in managing Service Level Agreements with NGOs • Attending weekly Housing Application Assessment meeting where relevant • Providing information to the Housing Allocations team as requested • Assisting persons in settling into accommodation and ensuring that clients are fully briefed on services available to them from external agencies • Receiving and acting on referrals submitted via the interdisciplinary referral protocol • Allocating emergency accommodation as appropriate or where a client is eligible for social housing providing information and assistance in presenting the application • Investigating cases thoroughly maintaining links with other authorities Gardaí CWOs Prison Services HSE and other NGOs etc • Establishing new links with support services and facilitating out of office meetings in resource centres and other facilities where appropriate • Increasing access to health and social services for those experiencing homelessness • Creating public private partnerships to benefit clients where possible • Attending child protection case conferences family support meetings family conferencing and mediation sessions case reviews and courts when requested • Liaising with rehabilitation institutions prisons in the region • Assist the Council in implementing the National Quality Standards Framework (NQSF) and the National Childcare Service to support individuals and families experiencing homelessness • Creating and maintaining files and records of service users • Documenting meetings and calls with clients • Recording all entry exit to emergency accommodation and payments due to suppliers • Collating data and statistics regarding the homeless service as required including research and preparation of reports for the Strategic Policy Committee on Housing • Record and report on monthly KPIs and annual reports as requested • Respond to queries on the Customer Relationship Management System (CRM) and to elected representatives as required • Utilise and input homeless records on the PASS system or any other data management system as directed by the Council • Work to continuously improve services and ensuring a solutions focused approach to demands for homeless services • To participate in relevant training and development courses as agreed with Kildare County Council • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time Qualifications Character Each candidate must be of good character. Health Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education Training and Experience etc Each candidate must on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (a) Have a good standard of education Have obtained a social care practitioner third level qualification or FETAC level 8 (b) Have appropriate relevant experience in a similar position with supporting independent references (c) Understand the role and responsibility of Kildare County Council in relation to Homelessness and have experience of homeless services or relevant equivalent (d) Demonstrate a strong knowledge and competency regarding social housing options and understanding of how to prevent divert or progress from homelessness (e) Have a strong understanding of the representational role of elected members and of local government structure as well as the role of NGOs and other agencies charities and voluntary groups involved in the area of homelessness (f) Have very good interpersonal skills coupled with good report writing and administrative skills (g) Have a flexible attitude in dealing with the day to day issues that arise in meeting the many and various needs of this client group (h) Have experience of dealing with aggression and or challenging behavior (i) Have experience in carrying out assessments including risk assessments (j) Have experience in developing support plans and carrying out reviews (k) Have ability to work on own initiative to work alone and in a team setting Please supply copies of any certificates diplomas or degrees you may have with the application form If qualifications were obtained outside of Ireland please supply a comparability statement with your application Driving Licence Applicants should at the date of appointment hold a full valid Irish or EU licence for Class B vehicles or a licence acceptable to NDLS for transfer to full Irish licence Link below They must be a competent driver and shall drive a car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority The council must be indemnified on their insurance https://www.ndls.ie/help/faq.html#exchange-of-foreign-driving-licences Competencies for the post of Homeless Outreach Worker Key Competencies for the post include the following and candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form of competence under each of these Please take particular note to these when completing the application form as any short listing or interview processes will be based on the information provided by the candidates Management and Change Strategic Ability Displays the ability to think and act strategically to ensure they contribute to the delivery of homeless services in the County Political Awareness Has a clear understanding of the political reality and context of the organisation Networking and Representing Develops and maintains positive and beneficial relationships with a range of stakeholders Builds networks of technical and professional contacts Promotes and sustains an appropriate positive and cohesive image for the organisation it represents Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders including team members statutory agencies and voluntary organisations Can work with multiple stakeholders to implement change Delivering Results Problem Solving and Decision Making Can pinpoint critical information and address issues logically Understands the context and impact of decisions made Can act decisively with complex information and multiple stakeholders Demonstrates an understanding of the social housing system and the challenges faced by the key target groups Operational Planning Plans projects to determine rationale objectives and deliverables resource requirements timelines and milestones reporting requirements and evaluation methods Establishes high quality service and customer care standards Managing Resources Manages the allocation use and evaluation of resources to ensure they are used effectively to deliver on operational plans Delivering Quality Outcomes Makes timely informed and effective decisions and shows good judgement and balance in making decisions or recommendations Performance through People Leading and Motivating Motivates others individually and in teams to deliver high quality work and customer focused outcomes Managing Performance Effectively manages performance Empowers people to achieve or exceed organisational goals by delegating sufficient authority responsibility and accountability Communicating Effectively Recognises the value of communicating effectively with all employees Actively listens to others Has highly effective verbal and written communication skills Presents ideas clearly and effectively to individuals and groups Effectively identifies and manages conflict and potential sources of conflict Ability to deal with difficult sensitive work situations that require excellent interpersonal communication and judgement skills Personal Effectiveness Relevant Knowledge Keeps up to date with current developments trends and best practice in their area of responsibility Demonstrates the required specialist knowledge understanding and training for the role Resilience and Personal Well Being Demonstrates appropriate and positive self confidence Remains calm under pressure and operates effectively in an environment with significant complexity and pace Integrity Behaves in an honest trustworthy and respectful manner and is transparent fair and consistent in dealing with others Personal Motivation Initiative and Achievement Is enthusiastic about the role and sets challenging goals to achieve high quality outcomes Is self motivated and persistent when faced with difficulties Engages in regular critical reflection in order to identify how own performance can be improved Knowledge Experience and Skills Knowledge and understanding of the structure and functions of local government including service requirements Knowledge of current local government issues Understanding of the role of a Homeless Outreach worker Understanding key challenges facing the local government sector and Kildare County Council Knowledge and experience of operating ICT systems Particulars of Employment The Post The post is wholetime i e 35 hours per week and appointment may be permanent or temporary Location Kildare County Council reserves the right to assign the successful candidates to any premises in use by the Council now or in the future The person appointed will be required to report to their place of work by their own means of transport and at their own expense Commencement Kildare County Council shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up the appointment within such period or such other longer period as the Council in its absolute discretion may determine Kildare County Council shall not appoint them Working Hours The current working hours are 35 hours per week Monday to Friday Kildare County Council reserves the right to alter the hours of work from time to time in line with Government Circulars Kildare County Council also has a flexi time system in operation details of which are available from the Human Resources Section You may be required to work overtime on various occasions All hours worked are subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time Regulations 2001 Kildare County Council requires employees to record their hours using a Clocking system Reporting Arrangements The Homeless Outreach Worker will report directly to the Administrative Officer or to any other employee of Kildare County Council such as the Chief Executive or Director of Service or any other appropriate employee that may be designated for this purpose A system of regular appraisal will be operated during employment which will involve discussions between the employee and the line manager regarding performance and conduct Probationary Period of Employment Where a person is permanently appointed to Kildare County Council the following provisions shall apply a) there shall be a period after appointment takes effect during which such a person shall hold the position on probation b) such period shall be twelve months but the Chief Executive may at their discretion extend such period c) such a person shall cease to hold the position at the end of the period of probation unless during this period the Chief Executive has certified that the service is satisfactory d) the period at a above may be terminated on giving one weeks notice as per the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts e) there will be assessments during the probationary period Remuneration €57,895 per annum to €66,017 per annum maximum €68,367 per annum LSI 1 after 3 years satisfactory service at maximum €70,730 per annum LSI 2 after 6 years satisfactory service at maximum On appointment successful candidates will be placed on the first point of the salary scale Appointment to a higher point of the salary scale may apply to candidates employed elsewhere in the public service subject to verification of service history Remuneration is paid fortnightly by PayPath directly to the employees nominated bank account The current wage pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions e g PAYE and PRSI Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance conduct and performance and national agreements Increments may be withheld if performance attendance and or conduct are not satisfactory Superannuation and Retirement A person who becomes a pensionable employee of the County Council will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the appropriate rate The terms of the Local Government Superannuation Consolidation Scheme 1998 as amended or the Public Services Superannuation Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2004 or the Public Service Pensions Single Scheme and Other Provisions Act 2012 will apply as appropriate on appointment Retirement age for employees is dependent on their relevant contract of employment with due consideration being given to the rules of the superannuation scheme to which they belong
Facilitator
Facilitator - Day service Celbridge, Co. Kildare 24 hours per week minimum Job reference: FPT_CELB_3004 Essential criteria for the position of Facilitator: Full Job Specification available on request
Social Care Worker
Social Care Worker - Respite service Naas, Co. Kildare 39 hours per week Job reference: SCW_PIN_2904 Essential criteria for the position of Social Care Worker: Full Job Specification available on request
Sales Assistant
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 2,600 shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. Maxi Zoo Ireland are currently recruiting for a Part Time Sales Assistant for our Naas store. Why join us?
Supervisor
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 2,600 shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. We are recruiting for a Supervisor to join our Naas store . Why join us? · Service pay- Higher rate of pay from when you reach 12 months service · Certified with Great Place to work · Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon · Paid leave- Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays · Refer a friend scheme · Advancement Opportunities – At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path. · Community- A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals · Educational opportunities · Employee assistance programme · Cycle to work Scheme What you will bring: What you will do: · Customer Engagement- Enrich customers' experiences with personalised advice and uphold a welcoming, tidy store atmosphere. · Merchandising and Inventory- Curate an enticing shopping experience by ensuring shelves stocked with full product availability to minimise inventory discrepancies and maintain high inventory quality · Team Champion- Collaborate closely with the Store Manager, inspire and guide the sales team as a trusted keyholder by sharing your product knowledge, fostering a culture of support and open communication. · Band Integrity - Achieve targets keeping the pets needs at the forefront of everything we do.
Craft Worker
Overview of the Department The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) plays the lead role in promoting competitive and sustainable economic development in the agriculture, food, forestry and fisheries sectors. Its mission is to lead, enable and regulate the sector in a way that optimises its contribution to social, economic and environmental sustainability. The Department’s strategic goals include: · to promote and safeguard public, animal and plant health and animal welfare for the benefit of consumers producers and wider society · provide income and market supports to underpin the rural economy and the environment · provide the optimum policy framework for the sustainable development of the agri-food sector · deliver a sustainable, growth driven sector focused on competitiveness and innovation driven by a skilled workforce delivering value added products in line with market demands · maintain and develop strategic, operational, regulatory and technical capacity to achieve operational excellence Further information on the Department can be viewed here Vacancies The Department currently has 1 vacancy for the role of Craft Worker (Agricultural Mechanic – State Industrial Grade) - Kildare in Crop Policy, Evaluation and Certification Division located Backweston Farm, Leixlip, Co Kildare, W23 AE3V. The successful candidate will be headquartered in Backweston but may on occasion be required to temporarily work on Longtown farm as required by management. Backweston Farm is situated outside Leixlip in Co Kildare and consists primarily of crops on approximately 100ha and is the headquarters for Crops Policy, Evaluation and Certification Division (CPECD) within DAFM. CPECD is responsible for the official field and laboratory trials for the Value for Cultivation and Use (VCU) of newly developed varieties of agricultural crop species. Each year newly bred crop varieties for a range of crops are submitted by European and world plant breeders for evaluation in official Department trials and the best performing varieties are communicated to farmers by way of the Recommended Lists. Longtown Farm is situated outside Clane in Co Kildare and consists of primarily livestock on approximately 114ha and is unique in Ireland in providing for bio-containment of animals of minimal disease status and of known infected status. The facilities provide for the veterinary research of pathogenesis of infectious disease and the host response. The farm is licensed by the Health Product Regulatory Authority (HPRA). It hosts a suckler herd, beef cattle, sheep enterprise along with pigs, poultry and horses. Longtown Farm’s primary function is to support and assist the Department’s Veterinary Laboratory Divisions and other veterinary Divisions in their work. Following an assessment process, candidates who achieve the qualifying standard will be placed on an Order of Merit from which appointments will be made. The post will be offered to the candidate ranked first and, if refused, to the remaining candidates in sequence until the post is filled. The Order of Merit will remain in place for a period of up to two years from the date of the first appointment, or until exhausted, and will be used to fill further vacancies, if any, that may arise during that period in DAFM Backweston but also in DAFM’s Longtown Farm, Clane, Co Kildare. Candidates who accept an offer of appointment will receive no further offers relating to this competition. Candidates who refuse an offer of appointment to a specific location will retain their placing on the order of merit but forfeit their right to be offered any further appointment to that location. The successful candidate will be headquartered in Backweston but may on occasion be required to temporarily work on Longtown farm as required by management. Temporary Vacancies In the event that temporary vacancies for this post arise during the lifetime of the Order of Merit, the Department reserves the right to offer such temporary posts on the basis of the results of this competition. Candidates who accept such a temporary post retain their placing on the Order of Merit and the acceptance of such a temporary appointment in no way interferes with the normal process of appointing candidates to permanent posts that may arise. Job Specification Principal Duties & Responsibilities The role of Craft Worker (Agricultural Mechanic) primarily involves the maintenance and repair of the farm machinery and road vehicle fleet of the Department to ensure the safe use of vehicles and machinery and the on-site fabrication as necessary for the safe completion of the Division’s variety trialling and other crop work. Note: The following list, which is not exhaustive, sets out the broad range of duties that may be required to be undertaken by a Craft Worker (Agricultural Mechanic) appointed to the position. Competencies Applicants should have all the attributes required of a Craft Worker (Agricultural Mechanic) and in particular they must demonstrate, by reference to specific examples from their career to-date, that they possess or have the capacity to acquire the qualities, skills and knowledge required for the role of Craft Worker (Agricultural Mechanic) as identified in the following competency framework. Skills and experience working with Agricultural equipment Experience and Knowledge of an Agricultural Environment Team working, Interpersonal and Communication Skills Delivery of Results Health and Safety Note: All qualifications deemed essential for this role must be verified through the submission of relevant awards. In the case of non-essential qualifications, a number of candidates who are called forward to the final stage of the assessment process will be selected randomly and required to submit evidence of one or more such qualifications. Application Process How to Apply Only Online Applications can be made and should be submitted via the Apply Now button. Note: As outlined above, if you do not meet the Essential Requirements listed under Section 3, your application will receive no further consideration. Closing Date Your application must be submitted no later than 12 noon on 26th May 2026: All queries relating to this recruitment campaign should be directed to dafm@cpl.ie with thesubject heading Craft Worker (Agricultural Mechanic) - Kildare Application acknowledgements: All applications received will be acknowledged within 5 working days of the competition closing date. If you do not receive an acknowledgement within the 5 working days or for any queries relating to this competition, please contact CPL by email: dafm@cpl.ie Applications will not be accepted after the closing date.
Social Care Assistant
Full-Time – 35 hour week Contracts Locations: There are vacancies across many of our locations, with particular demand in Naas, Newbridge, and Johnstown services. Care Assistant HSE Salary Scale: €17.03 to €23.65 hourly DOE KARE Adult Supports work with people over the age of 18 years. We support people to live and be active in their community through supported employment, learning and everyday activities. We are currently recruiting for Social Care Assistants for Permanent Full-Time contracts. Responsibilities · Play an integral role in the implementation and evaluation of a person’s Individual Support Plan · Support individuals to enhance their life by ensuring that their goals are achieved · Plan and support individuals in preparing healthy nutritious meals · Support individuals in all aspects of their daily lives. This includes personal care and supporting people who have complex needs and behaviours that challenge. · Support individuals with their health, ensuring they have access to all relevant healthcare professionals · Support individuals to play a role in the general housekeeping while ensuring a good standard of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained throughout the home · Maintain effective communication with families and ensure that they are involved in the total care of the individual · Drive Kare vehicles to support the people who use our services. Requirements · Essential- Minimum Qualification: QQI Level 5 Intellectual Disability Practice / Social Care / Community Support Worker Programme - (at least 3 modules completed but must include Intellectual Disability) · Essential- A full, clean, manual Irish driving licence · Essential- Must be eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorship · An understanding of: Person Centred Planning, Advocacy, Safeguarding & Risk Management · A very good understanding of and experience support people with behaviours that can challenge and the use of positive behaviour support plans to support individuals · Excellent communication, teamwork, interpersonal, organisational & initiative skills · IT skills and the ability to carry out administrative tasks e.g., e-mail correspondence, report writing, use of assistive technology · Ability to build trusting and respectful relationships · Enjoy working on your own with a person with an intellectual disability Benefits · 25 days annual leave · Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (subject to service) · Federation of Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme: Employer 7% & Employee 5% contributions · Optional Salary Protection Plan · Rewarding work with flexible hours · Employee Assistance Programme · ESDA.ie and local Employee Discounts · Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression
