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Home Support Workers / Health Care Assistants Job description: Home Support Workers / Health Care Assistants Locations: Graiguenamanagh, Castlecomer/Ballyragget, Clogh We do not provide a working visa or visa switch for any position within the company. Pay: €15–€16 per hour, plus paid mileage Job type: Full-time, permanent Kare Plus is recruiting caring and reliable Home Support Workers to support clients in their own homes. You will provide personal care, practical assistance and companionship, helping clients maintain their independence and quality of life. What We Offer If you are compassionate, dependable and ready to make a difference, apply today. For more information, call the Kare Plus recruitment team on 053 9105064 or click the APPLY NOW button.
Youth Advocates
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland Vacancies: Advocates – Fixed Purpose Contracts YAP Ireland is continuously recruiting male and female Advocates from all areas to work within their local communities, supporting children, young people and families to achieve their goals. YAP Advocates come from all walks of life and make a huge difference to the lives of Young People and Families. The young people we work with come from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. We welcome applicants with first hand work / life experience of the issues facing these young people and their families including Roma and Travellers. We provide training and experience that creates opportunities for Advocates to become skilled at working with young people and families within their community in a strengths-based way. Please Note: If you are not in these area’s but you’re still interested in working as an Advocate, please fill out the application form and someone will contact you when we are recruiting in your area. Youth Advocates – Fixed Purpose Contracts – Person Spec and Job Description The Youth Advocate reports to a Team Leader. This post requires working within the YAP strengths-based model, to provide 1:1 support for vulnerable young people and their families and to support them in their home and local communities so that they can achieve their goals. YAP Ireland provides a strengths-based, needs led service for 6-12 months to children, young people and families who are struggling with a range of issues in their lives. You will work intensively with them to achieve positive change and meet their goals. Responsibilities and Tasks: 1. To deliver a 1:1 service to young people and families under the supervision and support of the Team Leader. 2. Together with the Team Leader to build a positive, supportive working relationship with the young person and their family using the YAP strengths-based model to help them achieve their goals. 3. Together with the Team Leader, to develop a plan of work (Individualised Service Plan) to focus on the abilities, strengths and needs of the young person and their families. 4. To carry out day to day work with the young person and family, addressing their needs as outlined in the ISP. This may involve supporting the young person to participate in appropriate education, accessing appropriate services or finding community activities to link the young person into. 5. To promote, enable and empower the young person and families voice to be heard and ensure they have a voice in their service/life/community. This includes activity groups, participation and consultation groups. 6.Together with the Team Leader, to adopt a Wraparound approach that will bring together those key people and services who can offer support to the young person and family during and after the YAP Service. 7. To identify and evaluate the changing needs and interests of the child/young person as the relationship progresses and to adapt the service accordingly. 8. To understand the Health and Safety policies required for all activities with young people including any specific medical history, medications and specific special needs and/or diagnosis. 9. To complete in a timely and accurate manner the required weekly paperwork and to submit to the line manager by the agreed deadlines. 10. To be familiar with all Yap’s current policies and procedures, especially in the areas of Child Protection, Confidentiality and On-Call and to work within those in a professional manner. 11. To attend staff development, training and supervisory sessions as scheduled. This will include regular supervision. Some training courses are mandatory and advocates will be required to attend this training. 12. To undertake other duties as appropriate. Advocate Person Specification ExperienceEssential Life Experience relevant to young people and families e.g. raising children, child minding, sports coaching, community work, volunteering, youth club or lived experience of overcoming the challenges facing young people and families. Non-essential 3 months experience of working / volunteering within a youth work, family support or community setting Skills Essential A positive attitude towards children and young people and an ability to work from a strengths based perspective, be non-judgemental and creative. A knowledge/understanding of issues affecting young people. Good communication skills Good time management and organisational skills Basic computer skills Ability to write reports on work undertaken Full Driving Licence and own transport. What we offer: PLEASE CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE OFFICIAL CAREERS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY FOR YOUR AREA
Mystery Shoppers
Mystery Shoppers - Required Nationwide! Looking to earn an extra income? Would you like to earn cash while you shop? Customer Perceptions are recruiting Mystery Shoppers across Ireland. Flexible working hours are available to suit your needs. All you need is: ✅ Good observational skills ✅ The ability to recognise outstanding customer service ✅ A strong grasp of written and spoken English Click Apply Now to submit your application today! Don't have a current CV? No worries - Just click Apply Now and upload your letter of introduction through the cv section OR Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates section and build your CV today! 🛑 IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 4 WORKING DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER 🛑
Petcare Advisor/Sales Assistant
Petmania are currently recruiting for two part-time Sales Associate for our Kilkenny store. The ideal candidates will be passionate about retail and sales and be willing and eager to make their mark in the store. In addition to this it is an advantage if you are currently studying or recently qualified in Animal Care to QQI level 5 or 6. We currently have two 20 hour contracts available however we envisage that more hours will be available each week- please note you must be available mid week as well as weekends The main tasks you will be responsible for are; In addition to your basic pay we offer you; Quarterly bonuses based on the success of the store, Great training opportunities through our myPetmania portal, Paid maternity and paternity leave, Access to Cycle to Work scheme and, Access to HSF Health cover And if you are interested and show an aptitude for it, the opportunity to up skill to become a Dog Groomer. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Mobile Shop Assistant
Join our Würth Community as a Mobile Shop Assistant! The Würth Group is a leading provider of industrial consumable products, with over 400 companies and a global workforce of 83,000 people. Our commitment to high-quality products, innovation and excellent customer service has earned us an enviable reputation and continued growth. Würth Ireland has been active for over 40 years from our head office on the Ballysimon Road, Limerick city. Our growth throughout the nineties and into the new millennium, coupled with record-breaking sales, has made Würth Ireland a top 1000 company in the country and market leader in its field. Offering a range of over 8,000 industrial products direct from the logistics centre in Limerick coupled and a further 120,000 articles through direct shipment from Germany, we are not only ready to supply and service our customers today, but for the future. In line with our Omni-Channel Strategy our company expansion has led to the opening of 22 Trade Outlets throughout Ireland with further expansion planned over the next 3 years. Our E-Business continues to expand, incorporating vending technology, scanners, on-line sales and selling, coupled with social and video marketing. We have the largest Salesforce in Ireland with over 100 directly employed Sales Representatives on the road selling, servicing, and supporting our growing customer base. Our main industry sectors are: Automotive Aftermarket, Engineering & MRO, Construction, Renewables as well as Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms. Within our company’s headquarters in Limerick, you will find over 70 support staff working across a variety of functions including Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Services, Purchasing, Human Resources and Logistics. We are now looking to recruit a Mobile Shop Assistant who will spend their time between our Carlow, Kilkenny and Portlaoise Shops for general work plus holiday/sickness cover as required. Please note that candidates must be living within the radius of the 3 shops mentioned, to be viable to provide cover as and when required. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic work environment. Your Mission! As a shop assistant, you will provide our customers with a knowledgeable, friendly, and dependable service. You'll have a passion for driving shop sales, promoting our products and services, and delivering professional customer service. You’ll join a team who take pride in their store, work together and have lots of fun along the way! Duties & Responsibilities · Building effective relationships with customers through value added selling. · Identifying sales opportunities and offering advice and solutions on our extensive range of products. · Striving to achieve monthly key performance indicators including sales & margin targets. · Maintaining a clean shop and effectively merchandised counter area. · Ensuring stock levels are maintained. · Making telesales calls to new or existing customers. · Keeping your working environment tidy and safe. · Being security conscious at all times. Skills, Experience & Requirements · The ideal candidate will be experienced in selling with a strong ambition to succeed. · Must have full use of a reliable car and a full driving license. · People person with exceptional demonstrated customer service qualities and a positive can-do attitude. · Prepared to work hard and embrace learning opportunities. · A great communicator who loves to help people. · Friendly, reliable, honest and enthusiastic. · The flexibility and mobility to move and work to the same high standards within different shops at short notice, in a radius to your home, is essential. · Background in construction, tools or automotive industry ideal but not essential Or D.I.Y. store or trade/retail store experience. What we Offer Joining Wurth Ireland means joining a growing German Multinational– full of support and opportunity including excellent training and ongoing development to help you be the best you can be!!!! · We offer a competitive salary with ample opportunity to increase your earnings through monthly and quarterly incentives. · Life Cover · 24 days annual leave · Onboarding Programme · Paid Sick Leave Scheme · Employee Referral Scheme · Staff Discount · Long Service Rewards · Career Progression Opportunities · Wellness initiatives including 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme - OTE Earnings €36,744 pa CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Branch Assistant
Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition. We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and circa 2,000 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Role Profile This role will report to the Branch Manager. The role will provide customer service and sales to customers. This role will also be responsible for covering the yard as and when required. Key Responsibilities
General Manager
Remuneration The Salary scale for the post is General Manager €87,471 €89,679 €93,178 €96,703 €100,200 €103,706 €108,804 (01.06.2026) New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Location of Post The appropriate line manager is open to engagement as regards the expected level of on-site attendance required at one of the below hubs, in the context of the requirements of this role and the HSE’s Blended Working Policy. Technology & Transformation currently have a number of offices throughout Ireland and it is expected that the successful candidate will work from one of these digital hubs: • Dr. Steevens’ Hospital, Dublin Ospidéal Dr Steevens’, Baile Átha Cliath • Bective Street, Kells, Meath Sráid Bheigthí, Ceanannas, Co na Mí • Feehily’s Business Centre, Duck Street, Sligo Ionad Gnó Uí Fhithcheallaigh, Sráid na Lachan, Sligeach • Aras Slainte Chluainin, Manorhamilton, Leitrim Aras Slainte Chluainín, Manorhamilton, Leitrim • Áras Sláinte, Wilton Road, Cork Áras Sláinte, Bóthar Wilton, Corcaigh • Dublin Road, Lacken, Kilkenny Bóthar Bhaile Átha Cliath, Cill Chainnigh • Merlin Park Hospital, Galway Ospidéal Pháirc Mheirlinne, Gaillimh • 98 Henry Street, Limerick 98 Sráid Anraí, Luimneach • Scott Building Midlands Regional Hospital, Arden Road, Tullamore, Offaly Ospidéal Réigiúnach Lár na Tíre, Tulach Mhor, Uíbh Fhailí • Southgate Shopping Centre, Colpe Cross, Drogheda, Meath Ionad Siopadoireachta Southgate, Crois Cholpa, Droichead Átha, Co. na Mí • University Hospital Kerry, Tralee, Kerry Ospidéal Ollscoile Ciarraí, Trá Lí, Ciarraí • Hale Street, Ardee, Louth Shráid Héil, Bhaile Átha Fhirdhia, Có Lú • St. Luke’s Hospital, Western Road, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, HSE, Ospidéal Naomh Lúcás, Bóthar an larthair, Cluain Meala, Contae Thiobraid Árann A panel may be created for the post from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. Purpose of the Post The purpose of this role is to drive digital transformation across the Health System, building a digitally literate workforce, enabled by the right culture, leadership, capabilities and workforce strategy. The person will be responsible for developing and implementing a robust, action-oriented workforce plan for digital within the HSE, aligned to the HSE Digital for Care 2030 strategy and HSE People Strategy. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The scope of the role covers all digital staff within and funded by the HSE to drive excellence across the digital community to enable delivery of Digital for Care 2030. Key pillars that this role will be responsible of: • Recruitment & Onboarding, working with NRS • Employee Relations • Learning, Engagement & Capability Development • Strategic Workforce Planning & Management • People Data, Analytics and Governance The core objectives of the role are to: 1. Support NRS with recruitment and oversee onboarding for priority digital roles, identifying priorities and pathways to attract the right skills into the digital community. 2. Provide Human Resourses guidance and support on employee relations matters for digital staff, ensuring managers and staff are supported in line with HSE policies, procedures and employee relations frameworks. 3. Support digital workforce development, engagement and capability planning, identifying current and future skills needs and working with key stakeholders to access existing learning, development, and talent supports. 4. Develop and maintain a clear workforce plan for the digital workforce, ensuring staffing needs, workforce risks and capability requirements are understood and aligned to Digital for Care 2030. 5. Use people data and workforce insights to support decision-making, providing visibility of workforce priorities, risks, progress and actions across the digital workforce. 6. Work in partnership with National Human Resources to implement existing and future Human Resources policies, processes and operating models. In performing their duties, the Head of People (Digital) must operate within the relevant HSE policies, procedures, operating models and governance arrangements and financial guidelines, including those laid down by National Human Resources and the T&T COO. Recruitment & Onboarding • Lead the recruitment strategy for Digital workforce, anticipating talent needs aligned to digital transformation roadmaps. • Engage with the COO and Digital leaders to define critical roles and build compelling employer value propositions for critical positions. • Work with NRS to develop innovative recruitment approaches including talent pipelines, graduate programs and specialist recruitment campaigns to compete for digital talent in a competitive market. • Track recruitment progress, identify delays or risks and escalate issues as required. • Oversee onboarding and induction processes for new joiners, ensuring they receive appropriate access, information, equipment and support. • Monitor the effectiveness of onboarding and offboarding processes, identifying improvements to support retention, compliance and early productivity. Employee Relations • Provide leadership and coordination on employee relations matters across digital workforce, working in partnership with national people function and line managers. • Support managers in relation to performance management, attendance, conduct, leave, long-term absence, parental leave, workplace behaviours, promotions and relocations. • Ensure employee relations matters are managed in line with HSE policies, procedures, legislation and best practice. • Work with national people function to support consistent interpretation and application of employee relations frameworks across digital teams. • Engage with trade unions and staff representative groups as required, in conjunction with National Human Resources. • Support managers to identify and address Human Resources-related risks in a timely and appropriate manner. • Promote a positive, inclusive and respectful working environment. • Monitor employee relations themes and trends and provide insights to digital leadership to inform decision-making. Learning, Engagement & Capability Development • Lead the coordination of learning, engagement and capability development activity, ensuring alignment with digital workforce priorities and workforce needs. • Work with leaders to identify current and future skills and capability requirements across teams. • Support the development of learning pathways, training plans and capability-building initiatives for digital staff. • Coordinate with relevant HSE learning and development teams to support delivery of agreed training requirements. • Track progress against learning and capability development plans, identifying risks, gaps and dependencies as required. • Maintain appropriate records and reporting in relation to learning activity, training completion and capability development priorities. • Support continuous professional development across the digital community. Strategic Workforce Planning & Management • Lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive digital workforce strategy aligned to Digital for Care 2030 and HSE priorities. • Assess current and future workforce requirements across digital staff, including clinical, technology, digital, transformation, programme, operational and corporate roles. • Develop and maintain workforce plans covering staffing levels, skill mix, capacity requirements, talent pipelines and critical workforce gaps. • Provide workforce insights and analytics to senior leaders to support decisions on staffing models, investment and role requirements. • Establish consistent workforce planning processes across digital community, including planning assumptions, role requirements, capacity needs and prioritisation of critical roles. • Support alignment of role expectations, personal objectives and workforce plans with digital strategies and plans. • Provide workforce insights and advice to senior leaders to support decisions on staffing models, workforce investment and role requirements People Data, Analytics and Governance • Oversee the development and maintenance of workforce reporting and analytics across digital community. • Ensure workforce data is accurate, timely and suitable to support planning, reporting and decision-making. • Develop and monitor key workforce metrics, including workforce profile, vacancies, recruitment progress, onboarding status, skills gaps, training completion and employee relations themes. • Provide regular workforce insights to the T&T COO and senior leadership team. • Identify opportunities to improve the quality and consistency of Human Resources data. • Work with Human Resources and relevant teams to ensure workforce information is appropriately managed and protected. Organisation Design, Ways of Working and Change Support • Support Change team in relation to workforce implications of organisational design, operating model changes and team structures. • Provide input into role clarity, accountabilities, reporting lines and workforce requirements across digital teams. • Work with Change team and relevant stakeholders to assess people impacts arising from organisational change. • Support comms team in engagement and communication with staff where workforce or structural changes are being implemented. • Identify risks and issues relating to people change and agree appropriate mitigations. Management and Administration • Provide leadership and direction for the digital people function, ensuring alignment with digital strategy, HSE priorities and the objectives of the T&T COO function. • Liaise with senior management across National Human Resources, Digital, Finance and other relevant HSE functions on workforce and Human Resources-related matters. • Develop and maintain an annual people Plan, setting out key workforce, recruitment, onboarding and employee relations priorities. • Prepare reports, briefings and updates for the T&T COO and senior leadership on progress, risks, issues and decisions required. • Support the T&T COO and digital leadership with overall delivery of people priorities across the function. • Ensure appropriate governance, documentation and escalation routes are in place to support delivery of Human Resources-related activity. • Monitor workforce-related risks, issues and dependencies, initiating remedial or mitigating actions as required. • Oversee the collection and use of workforce data and insights to support planning, reporting and evidence-based decision-making. • Provide regular workforce insights and briefings to the T&T COO and senior leadership team. • Identify opportunities to improve the quality and consistency of Human Resources data across digital community. Governance & Accountability • Maintain strong working relationships with national Human Resources colleagues, supporting professional accountability to the Chief People Officer • Ensure that the agreed Human Resources standards, practices, policies and procedures are in operation across the service in line with Government Policy, the Health Services Human Resources Strategy and the wider civil and public sector reform • Contribute to the national agendas on Human Resources matters as appropriate • Act as a spokesperson for the organisation, as required, in line with the organisation’s Communication Plan • Demonstrate pro-active commitment to all communications with internal and external stakeholders. Risk Management, Quality, Health & Safety • Adequately identifies, assesses, manages and monitors risk within their area of responsibility. • Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. • Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Education & Training • Engage in the HSE performance achievement process in conjunction with your Line Manager and staff as appropriate. The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Applicants must, at the latest date of application, clearly demonstrate, all of the criteria listed below as relevant to the role: Candidates must have at the latest date of application: • Hold a relevant third level qualification in Human Resources, Business, Organisational Development, Health Service Management, Public Administration or a related discipline. Or • Demonstrate significant business-related experience in a similar Human Resources environment as relevant to the role And Demonstrate as relevant to the role; • Extensive experience at a senior level in a Human Resource role within a civil or public service environment or, a comparable and relevant business environment of equivalent complexity • A proven record of successful and innovative leadership in the development and delivery of Human Resources projects • A proven track record of delivering and achieving through collaborative working in a cross functional environment, with multiple internal and external stakeholders. And Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the office. 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. Other requirements specific to the post • Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role, as post will require the holder to travel to attend meetings at various sites • Flexibility in working hours to meet the needs of the service. Additional eligibility requirements: Citizenship requirements Eligible candidates must be: (i) EEA, Swiss, or British citizens OR (ii) Non-European Economic Area citizens with permission to reside and work in the State Read Appendix 2 of the Additional Campaign Information for further information on accepted Stamps for Non-EEA citizens resident in the State, including those with refugee status. To qualify candidates must be eligible by the closing date of the campaign. • Read more about Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment Work Permits. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Professional Knowledge and Experience Demonstrates: • Significant experience in Human Resources strategies which should include change management, performance and service improvement. • Detailed knowledge of the issues, developments and current thinking on best practice in relation to programme / project management / quality improvement in complex, adaptive systems. • Awareness of the HSE’s Digital Health Strategic Implementation Roadmap, Digital of Care 2030 and Sláintecare • Significant knowledge and experience of multidisciplinary working as relevant to the role • Significant experience of engaging at Senior Management Team Level, as relevant to the role • Significant experience and a proven track record of planning, leading and delivering major organisational change or quality improvement programmes/initiatives to successful outcomes in a distributed and highly complex organisation, as relevant to this role. Leadership and Delivery of Change • A track record as an effective leader with a can-do attitude who has led, organised and motivated staff in times of rapid change in a complex environment. • Remains fully informed in a dynamic environment, while at the same time having a clear view of what changes are required in order to achieve immediate and long-term service objectives. • Understands the challenges of leading large-scale change programmes that involve changes to work practices, clinical / business processes, new technology impacting individuals, teams and cross service working. • A capacity to balance change with continuity – continually strives to improve change delivery, to create an environment that encourages creative thinking and to maintain focus, intensity and persistence, even under increasing complex and demanding conditions. • The ability to adequately identify, assess, manage, and monitor risks within their area of responsibility. • A capacity to operate successfully in a challenging environment. • The ability to be a positive driver for change. Managing and Delivering Results (Operational Excellence) • The ability to adequately identify, assess, manage and monitor risks within their area of responsibility • The ability to develop / implement strategic action plans and programmes. • Commits a high degree of energy to well directed activities and looks for and seizes opportunities that are beneficial to achieving organisation goals. • Persevere and see tasks through. • Champions measurement on delivery of results and is willing to take personal responsibility to initiate activities and drive objectives through to a conclusion • The ability to develop strategies/policies • Places strong emphasis on achieving high standards of excellence. Working With and Through Others - Influencing to Achieve • A track record of building and maintaining key internal and external relationships to energise critical mass of change leaders across the system. • Ability to work independently as well as work with a wider multidisciplinary / multi- agency team in a rapidly changing environment. • Is persuasive and effectively sells the vision for change inspiring confidence. • Sets high standards for the team and understands the importance of context and alignment between the work of the team and the wider system. • Is committed to working co-operatively with and influencing senior management colleagues to drive forward the health service improvement / innovation agenda. • Ability to influence, reframe and negotiate, working with teams/services to openly address conflict, find common interests, explore solutions, and seek resolutions. • Ability to deal with uncertainty and work with various organisational systems, particularly where other services/organisations might be affected by the change. Critical Analysis and Decision Making • Places strong emphasis on achieving high standards of excellence. • Looks critically at issues to see how things can be done better. • The ability to analyse and evaluate, in a rational objective, consistent and systematic manner, a range of complex information to identify the core issues and arguments that are most salient to the situation at hand • Has the ability to rapidly assimilate and analyse complex information; considers the impact of decisions before taking action; anticipates problems. • Makes timely decisions and stands by those decisions as required. • The ability to challenge effectively and to maintain the highest levels of professional integrity in challenging circumstance
Shop Floor Assistant
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:
Social Care Worker / Residential Worker
Mission Statement of L’Arche: “To make known the gifts of people with intellectual disabilities revealed through mutually transforming relationships. To engage in our diverse cultures, working together to build a more humane society. To foster an environment in communities that is inspired by the core values of our founding story, and that responds to the changing needs of our members.” Social Care Worker - L’Arche Kilkenny We are currently recruiting for a Social Care Workerto work as part of our Residential and Community team. These are a full time fixed term 1 year contract positions for a basic 39hr a week additional supplements for Sleepovers, Sundays, Bank Holidays and Christmas time dependent on continued HSE funding. The applicant must have a minimum of a Fetac /QQI 7, BA in Social Care studies in Healthcare/Social care or social care degree. There is a 6 month probationary period applying to the employment. The post is subject to Garda vetting. The Social Care Worker will assist in all aspects of daily living in line with the needs, will and preference of the individual and as outlined in an agreed care plan. The person will be responsible, reliable and competent in household management and have the ability to create and maintain a homely and supportive environment. They will be required to take an active part in ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the Service reflect the ethos of L’Arche and that all staff are meeting the needs of the individuals supported by the Service. The Social Care Worker should be flexible and have the ability to work as a member of a team. They must be willing and able to work rosters that include both days, nights, sleepovers, late evenings and week-ends. Job Purpose & Role · You will be accountable to the House Leader and Person in Charge. · To be responsible for the daily routines and welfare of the Core Members within the Residential setting.Provide individualized, person-cantered support to adults with intellectual disabilities, ensuring their dignity, autonomy, and personal preferences are prioritized. · To ensure that the Residential Service is run in keeping with the ethos and spirituality of L’Arche as outlined in our Identity and Mission Statements. · To promote the dignity and image of the Core Members. · To maintain the Health and Safety of the working area, maintenance of written records, monitoring accidents, incidents, reporting and recording them appropriately In Relation to the Core Members · Ensure a person centred approach in the delivery of independent living skills, occupation and leisure activities, communication, personal care and behaviour support plans · Develop positive affirmative interpersonal relationships with each Core Member. · To ensure that the Core members Care Plans are observed and maintained so L’Arche can achieve its goals and objectives as a service for adults with intellectual disabilities. · Ensure that each individual is supported in their social integration, social kills and to pursue and maintain their individual hobbies, interests. · Personal care – dressing, bathing, toileting, assistance with eating, sleeping support, first aid, and health promotion. · Ensure that the personal clothing of individuals is looked after and cared for and that the household and bed linen is changed and laundered regularly. · Ensuring a healthy and nutritious diet is offered and takes into account their individual choice. · To encourage and promote the participation of individuals in buying, preparing, cooking of meals and packed lunches as required. · Promoting awareness and supporting residents in their required personal hygiene and personal appearance standards. · Physical support – moving and handling, fire safety, cleaning, laundry, infection control, mobility and communication needs. · Liaising with the Day Service to make sure house to work transitions are managed according to the individual’s needs. · Encourage and promote the involvement of individuals in the prudent management of their personal monies in line with the Core Members Money Policy. · Ensure that the religious and pastoral needs of each individual are adequately supported. · Administer prescribed medications and maintain all required records in keeping with organisational policy. In Relation to the House Leader · To assist the House Leader and Deputy House Leader in regard to compiling and presenting reports as required. · Assisting the House Leader in ensuring that the day to day running of the house are person centred and are in line with value-based practices. · Ensure immediate and accurate reporting of all matters of concern to the House Leader and Person in Charge (PIC). In Relation to the House/ Community · Ensure all medical appointments are coordinated and supported. · Participating in driving duties around the needs of the residents and the house needs. · Utilise the transport services available to the service area and advise the appropriate staff on transport needs. · Liaise with the Day Services Coordinator on social and recreational activities of residents using Day Service facilities. · Ensure that buildings are well maintained and in good repair and notify any issues about the home to the House Leader or Person in Charge. · Ensure that all reports, timesheets and financial statements are accurate, completed and returned on time. · Maintain complete and accurate records for each person to include the personal needs assessments, risk assessments, incidents and notifiable events, file notes, communication plans, behavioural management support, health action plans, medication management and financial records. · To work with the volunteer Live in Assistants for the smooth running of the Residential Service. Essential skills and experience Applications should include your current Curriculum Vitae, along with a cover letter outlining why you feel you would be suitable for this role.
Assistant Support Worker
Job Summary Nua Healthcare Services is one of Ireland’s leading Care Providers. We provide Residential, Supported Living, Day Services and Community Outreach Services to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support requirements. Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare! CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
