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Shop Floor Assistant

SuperValuNaas, Kildare

Main purpose of the role: Merchandise, rotate and face off all stock in assigned department while maintaining hygiene and food standards. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills; Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible; Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team; Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative; Process orders for various departments; Merchandise and present the entire store to the highest standard at all times; Liaise with the Store Manager on changes to layouts, ends and sides and ensure changes are correctly implemented; Implement correct labelling and stock rotation procedures; Ensure deliveries are checked off in line with goods inwards procedures. Keep the back-store tidy and packed away.

9 days agoPart-time

Confectioner

SuperValuCelbridge, Kildare

Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Confectionery Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times. Provide our customers with excellent quality products and customer service. The ideal candidate will have/be: A recognised qualification in pastry and/or have at least 2 years€,, experience in a bakery or quality focused restaurant or hotel Creative and able to embrace new recipes Excellent communication skills Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative; Prepare and present the highest quality bakery items, desserts and pastries Assist in volume production Be passionate about keeping up to date with the latest culinary trends and bring your ideas to the team Drive sales through instore initiatives Merchandise and present the department to the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant store planograms and guidelines; Adhere to weekly stocktaking and daily waste procedures in the Bakery Conduct quality and freshness checks Attend relevant training as required and implement learnings in store

9 days agoFull-time

Deli Assistant

CentraNaas, Kildare

Main purpose of the role: Responsible for the preparation of high quality hot and cold deli products and for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. The ideal candidate will have/be: HACCP training is desirable but not necessary Excellent communication skills Previous customer service experience is an advantage The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers. Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Prepare customer orders across all fresh food areas i.e. make sandwiches and rolls, dish up hot food and slice meats using the store€,,s portion control measures Cook, prepare and display the foods sold throughout the day Ensure that the counter displays across all fresh food departments are to the highest standards at all times throughout the day Demonstrate your passion for quality food by sharing knowledge, recipes and personal recommendations with customers Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and in line with store policy.

9 days agoFull-time

Evening Supervisor

CentraKilcullen, Kildare

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

9 days agoFull-time

Deli Assistant

SuperValuCelbridge, Kildare

Main purpose of the role: Responsible for the preparation of high quality hot and cold deli products and for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. The ideal candidate will have/be: HACCP training is desirable but not necessary Excellent communication skills Previous customer service experience is an advantage The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers. Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Prepare customer orders across all fresh food areas i.e. make sandwiches and rolls, dish up hot food and slice meats using the store€,,s portion control measures Cook, prepare and display the foods sold throughout the day Ensure that the counter displays across all fresh food departments are to the highest standards at all times throughout the day Demonstrate your passion for quality food by sharing knowledge, recipes and personal recommendations with customers Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and in line with store policy.

9 days agoFull-time

Social Care Worker

Autism Initiatives IrelandKildare

Social Care Worker - Respite service Naas, Co. Kildare 39 hours per week Job reference: SCW_PIN_2508 Essential criteria for the position of Social Care Worker: Full Job Specification available on request

9 days ago

Facilitator

Autism Initiatives IrelandCelbridge, Kildare

Facilitator - Day service Celbridge, Co. Kildare 39 hours per week Job reference: FAC_CELBSP_2508 Essential criteria for the position of Facilitator: Full Job Specification available on request

9 days ago

Sales Assistant

Applegreen StoresKilcullen, Kildare

Sales Assistant - Applegreen Kilcullen As a Sales Assistant 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. What will I be doing as a Sales Assistant at Applegreen?

9 days ago

Support Pharmacist

McCabes PharmacyAthy, County Kildare

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a  Support Pharmacist  to join our team in  Athy. This is a full-time permanent position working 45hrs per week. This is an fantastic opportunity for a pharmacist who is looking to take the next step in their career. This role is based in a dynamic and fast paced dispensary supported by a highly trained dispensary team. It will offer an exciting challenge for a pharmacist wants to take on a leadership role and will strive to offer the local community excellence in customer care, service and professional standards. The main duties of this role include: Essential Criteria:  Must hold a PSI approved Pharmacy Qualification and be registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland.

10 days agoFull-timePermanent

Social Worker

Kildare County CouncilKildare€55,209 - €72,357 per year

The Position & Role The Social Work team of the Housing and Regeneration Department provides a housing related social work service to Kildare County Council tenants and prospective tenants including, members of the Traveller Community, Older people, Disability, Homeless and other families and individuals who may require such a service. Social work is directed towards enhancing the personal and social functioning of an individual, family or group. Work in the Social Work team involves, amongst other things, assessment/ reporting, advocacy, counselling, mediation, and other related therapeutic services. Social Work provides a housing-related service including responsive and preventative work. Local Authority (LA) Social Workers respond to referrals in respect of: • Existing social housing tenants / applicants, • Members of the Traveller community, • Older persons, • Vulnerable adults, • Child Safeguarding, • Disability (Intellectual, Physical, Sensory & Autism), • Mental Health, • Homelessness, • LGBTQI+, • Other marginalised and vulnerable individuals and groups such as refugees and asylum seekers. The Competition The purpose of this recruitment campaign is to form a panel of Social Workers to fill full-time and part-time, contract and permanent posts that may arise as vacancies arise. The Candidate It is desirable that candidates demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that he/she: • Possess excellent professional experience, knowledge and skills • Experience of social work within a housing context • Knowledge and experience of crisis intervention • Knowledge and experience of a range of social work models/interventions • Experience of working with vulnerable adults • Experience in relation to child safeguarding • Experience in engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders and maintaining good working relationships • Project management • Dealing effectively with conflicting demands • Working under pressure to tight deadlines • Leading and co-ordinating (external) agencies • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Excellent decision making skills • Ability to work independently or within multi-disciplined teams • Problem solving skills • Planning and organisational skills • Possess strong ICT and presentation skills • A good understanding of safety management in the workplace including Health & Safety legislation and regulations. Desirable; It is desirable that; • Successful candidates would be already registered with CORU. CORU is the umbrella body that is responsible for regulating health and social care professionals. • Experience of social work within a housing context. • Knowledge and experience of crisis intervention. • Knowledge and experience of a range of social work models / interventions. • Experience of working with vulnerable adults. • Experience in relation to child safeguarding. Duties and Responsibilities The duties of the post of Social Worker include, but are not limited to: The duties to be assigned include the following although this list is not exhaustive and may be reviewed from time to time as organisational needs require: • The provision of Social Work and welfare services to housing applicants & housing tenants with particular emphasis on key target groups set out above. The role is to support clients of the Housing department in attaining and sustaining tenancies with strong emphasis on inter-agency working to support the client. • Responding to referrals and cases that have been assigned by the Senior Social Worker, utilising the referral and caseload management system. The management of cases includes interagency working, social work assessments and interventions. • Engage with persons referred for Social Work intervention/support and arrange for engagement with (external) agencies as determined; • Undertake needs assessments for housing applicants and housing tenants, including the key target groups, seeking accommodation supports; • Make recommendations on allocations of social housing (including Approved Housing Body referrals) with particular emphasis on the key target groups. Provide advice, guidance and support to clients in accessing appropriate accommodation • Support and assist the Sex Offender Liaison Officer as directed. • Provide support and assistance to Housing colleagues where estate management issues are determined to require social work response/ intervention and to work with the client/tenant to address the issues arising including referral to external agencies; • Liaise and advocate on behalf of tenants/ clients with sections of Housing & Regeneration department including, Allocations, Assessments, Traveller Accommodation Unit, Maintenance, Homeless services, Rents and other Kildare County Council departments. • Liaise with agencies (including but not limited to the Health Service Executive (HSE), Tusla, Irish Probation Service, Irish Prison Service, An Garda Siochána, etc.) to support the needs of housing clients and attend inter-agency meetings and case conferences as required;. • To assist in the preparation, review and Traveller needs assessment of the statutory Traveller Accommodation Plan (TAP) as required by the Chief Executive. • Undertake the duties of the Deputy Designated Liaison Person as per Kildare County Councils Child Safeguarding Policy, Children First: National Guideline for Protection and Welfare of Children 2017 and the Children First Act 2015. Ensure best practice in terms of child safeguarding within Council activities; • Attend and support the work of the Local Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee (LTACC) and attend any other meetings, as requested by the Senior Social Worker; • Participate in the review of policies under the direction and support of the Senior Social Worker/ Director of Service and assist in their implementation for marginalised and vulnerable housing clients. • Support the work of Action Teams and forums within the local authority including homeless, disability as directed by the Senior Social Worker; • In line with professional social work standards, maintain appropriate records and generate reports on clients and other projects as required; • Advise and assist in miscellaneous family and personal problems, including relations between tenants; • Such general welfare activities not necessarily connected with housing as may be assigned by the local authority from time to time; • Liaise with the various sections of the Council regarding service provision for housing clients particularly the key target groups and co-ordinate these services with those of voluntary organisations engaged in work on behalf of these clients; • Promote and champion the role of the Social Worker in the effective delivery of housing services and co-ordinate the agencies engaged in service supports. • Assist in the implementation of new and existing initiatives on all housing related matters; • To undertake additional training and Continuing Professional Development (C.P.D.) as required; • To deputise for other employees of the Council as directed by Senior Social Worker/ Director of Service and represent the organisation when required; • The duties shall also include such duties as may be assigned to them in relation to the area of any other department of Kildare County Council or other local authority; • To undertake any other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive. 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) Hold a professional qualification in Social Work prescribed under the Health & Social Care Professionals Act, 2005 (as amended); OR b) Have a Letter of Validation issued by CORU/National Social Work Qualification Board; AND c) Be eligible for registration with CORU Candidates should also; d) Possess a high standard of administrative and management experience; and e) Have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisations. All social work practitioners must be registered on the National Social Work Registration Board. Further information regarding registration can be found on the CORU website www.coru.ie . Candidates are required to produce an original professional qualification in Social Work prescribed under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (as amended) or a Certificate of Qualification in Social Work or a National Qualification in Social Work or a letter of Accreditation from the National Social Work Qualifications Board. The prospective employee will also be required to produce a Certificate of Registration on the Social Work Register. 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 application hold a full valid Irish /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. 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. Part-time hours will be agreed and discussed with the successful candidate on appointment if applicable. 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 Social Worker will report directly to the Senior Social Worker 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 €55,209 per annum to €68,342 per annum (maximum) €70,979 per annum (LSI 1) (after 3 years satisfactory service at maximum) €72,357 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., P.A.Y.E. and P.R.S.I. 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 & 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 & 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. • For appointees who are deemed not to be “new entrants” as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, retirement is compulsory on reaching 65 years of age. • The minimum retirement age for “new entrants” to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 is 65. There is no mandatory retirement age. • Effective from 1st January 2013, The Single Public Service Scheme applies to all first-time new entrants to the public service, as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks: Retirement age is set, initially, at 66 years; this will rise in step with statutory changes in the State Pension Contributory (SPC) age to 67 years in 2021 and 68 years in 2028. Compulsory retirement age will be 70. Annual Leave Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and the nationally agreed annual leave scheme for the sector. The annual leave year runs from 1st January to 31st December. The current leave entitlement for this post is 30 days. The Chief Executive of Kildare County Council retains autonomy regarding office closures, (e.g., Christmas Office Closure), any days arising from such closure will be reserved from the employee’s annual leave entitlement. Proposed office closure days will be reviewed and advised to all employees each year. Residence The person holding the office must reside in, or at an address convenient to the Local Authority, as approved by the Chief Executive. Outside Employment The position is fixed-term, and the officer may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties. Code Of Conduct/Organisation Policies Employees are required to adhere to all current and future Kildare County Council codes of practice including Code of Conduct of Employees and all current and future organisational policies including, but not limited to Health and Safety, Communications, Data Protection, Equality, Staff Mobility, Attendance Management and Use of Electronic Equipment. Training Employees are required to attend and participate fully in training programmes as may be decided by the Council from time to time and to apply their learning in the course of their daily working activities. Health and Safety Regulations Kildare County Council as an Employer is obliged to ensure, so far as it is reasonably practicable the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work of all its employees. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, the County Council has a legal duty to exercise all due care and take all protective and preventative measures to protect the Safety, Health and Welfare of its employees. All employees also have a legal obligation under Safety and Health legislation to co-operate with management and not engage in any improper conduct or behaviour or do anything, which would place themselves or others at risk. Canvassing Any attempt by a candidate, or by any person(s) acting at the candidate’s instigation, directly or indirectly, by means of written communication or otherwise influence in the candidate’s favour, any member of the staff of the County Council or person nominated by the County Council to interview or examine applicants, will automatically disqualify the candidate for the position being sought.

10 days agoFull-time
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