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Advocates
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland Vacancies: Advocates – Fixed Purpose Contracts YAP Ireland is continuously recruiting male and female Advocates to work within their local communities, supporting children, young people and families to achieve their goals. We invite applicants from all areas of Dublin (including West Wicklow & Kildare) area to apply using the following codes: - Job Ref code: NEAST0926 Louth, Meath, Cavan & Monaghan WES0926 – Midlands (Laois, Offaly, Longford etc), Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon 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. 1. 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 Experience Essential 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:
Chef De Partie
Full-Time Chef de Partie Required. Employer and Employment Location: Pak Village Chinese Restaurant, Market Street, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. Work Includes: Preparing Chinese cuisine food items and meal components at your station. Manage oriental ingredients that should be frequently available on a daily basis. Cooking a specific portion of each plated Chinese meal. Assisting with marinating, cutting and precooking Asian cuisine foods. Following directions provided by the head chef. Stocktaking and ordering supplies for your station. Suggest new rules and procedures for optimizing the cooking process. Required: 3+ years previous relevant experience. Minimum Annual Salary: €37,024 Working Hours: 40 hours/week, hourly rate 17.80 euros. AD PUBLISHED: FROM 03RD JULY 2026 - 31ST JULY 2026
Barstaff - Majorca, Spain - Immediate Start - Accommodation Provided
Job Title: Barstaff - Majorca, Spain - Immediate Start - Accommodation provided. Details: Barstaff for a busy night time opening tourist bar in Alcudia, Majorca, Spain. Must be good with people, talkative and a reliable worker. Must be available for immediate start. Wage and accommodation provided. Applications via WhatsApp preferred: +34 618 762 827
Housing Department Administrator
Summary of Role and Responsibilities The Housing Department Administrator will be responsible for providing support and delivering all administration duties for the Housing and Maintenance teams at Good Shepherd Centre and Kilkenny Voluntary Housing Association. The organisation has strict governance and financial regulations and standards. The assistant will ensure, in conjunction with the head of service, that these are strictly adhered to as well as supporting in the running of the departments. The responsibilities of the role will include: • To work within the Policy framework of the partner organisations. • To lead all administrative elements across maintenance, facilities, finance, property management and procurement. • Reporting, presentations and compliance.
Social Care Manager (Community)
Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities Professional The Social Care Manager will: 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. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
HGV Mechanic/Construction Plant Fitter
JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Eligibility Requirements Minimum Eligibility Requirements are the minimum requirements for the position and are set out by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for administrative and technical/engineering grades. For outdoor grades and some specialised grades, the minimum eligibility requirements are set out by Kilkenny County Council Human Resources Department in consultation with the relevant Line Manager, as they are not set centrally by the Department. Applicants will be required to submit scanned copies of documentation to establish that they meet the following minimum eligibility criteria. Character Each candidate must be of good character. Employment of the successful candidate shall be subject to satisfactory references. Health Each candidate must be free from any defect or disease that would render them unsuitable for employment and be in a state of health that indicates a reasonable prospect of being able to render regular and efficient service. To satisfy the health requirement, each successful candidate must, before appointment, undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner nominated by the local authority. If, after undergoing the medical examination, the candidate does not take up the post, the cost of the medical examination must be refunded to the Council. Education, Training, Experience Please Note: Pension Abatement If the appointee was previously employed in the Civil Service or Public Service, please note that the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 (Section 52) includes a provision extending pension abatement to all Civil and Public Servants who are re-employed while receiving a Public Service pension. This provision came into effect on 1 November 2012 and may have pension implications for any person appointed to this position who is currently receiving, or will receive during employment, a Civil or Public Service pension. Prior to appointment, successful applicants will be required to complete a declaration regarding previous Public Service pensionable employment. By applying for this position, applicants acknowledge that they understand the pension abatement provisions and accept that, where applicable, they will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department or Office will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position.
Customer Engagement Advisor
Are you driven by great conversations, meaningful customer interactions, and achieving results? Do you enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment where no two days are the same—and where your development genuinely matters? If so, we’d love to hear from you. At Vhi, we are always interested in connecting with talented individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service. While we may not have immediate opportunities available, we are looking to build a strong talent pipeline for future roles within our Consumer Sales and Customer Care teams. These teams play a key role in supporting customers with their private health insurance needs, handling inbound enquiries from new and existing customers, and providing expert guidance across a wide range of health insurance products. By joining our talent community, you'll be among the first to be considered as suitable opportunities arise Once you’ve completed onboarding, you’ll unlock exciting opportunities to expand your skillset across Sales, Email, and Live Chat, giving you variety, growth, and long‑term career potential. 📍 Training: Fully on‑site 🏠 After training: Flexible hybrid and on‑site working model What we offer As a member of the Vhi team, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, which includes: Competitive salary with an annual bonus Membership of DC pension scheme Health insurance for you and your family Income protection in the event of illness Hybrid working model Ongoing training and development Onsite restaurant and free parking Sports and social club APA Qualifications paid for along with support and training provided during the exam cycle. What will you do Answer inbound calls from new and existing customers Provide high‑quality sales and customer service support Build trust, rapport, and engaging customer relationships Identify customer needs and recommend suitable health insurance options Manage inbound sales enquiries, including new business and policy renewals Meet individual targets while maintaining excellent service standards Accurately use multiple IT systems in a fast‑paced environment Work collaboratively with team members and internal departments Work one Saturday in every four, across a range of shift patterns What will you need to be successful 🎓 Education & Experience A third‑level qualification or 1–2 years’ experience in a sales or customer service role APA (CIP or Dip PMI) qualification, or willingness to complete it Strong IT skills and confidence working across multiple systems 🤝 Skills & Attributes Customer‑focused with a passion for sales and service excellence Comfortable working in a target‑driven, fast‑paced environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Resilient and confident when handling complex customer queries Strong attention to detail and accuracy Self‑motivated, flexible, and a team player Demonstrated alignment with Vhi Values
Migration Specialist
Overview of role: The Migration Specialist will play a critical role in the extraction, transformation, validation, and loading of data from legacy systems into the Meditech Expanse Electronic Health Record (EHR) platform. The role focuses on ensuring data quality, integrity, and completeness across all migration cycles, supporting safe clinical operations and regulatory compliance during and after go-live. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with structured datasets. They will have experience in developing and working with data scripts (e.g. SQL, Python) to support transformation, and validation activities. In addition, they will possess strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to support data migration delivery across diverse systems and environments. The role offers the opportunity to play a key part in delivering transformative EHR capabilities that enhance patient care and operational efficiency. This is a 12-month fixed term contract. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Data Migration Delivery This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility. As UPMC and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the business. Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues. Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66. Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme. Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments. Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement. About UPMC UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.
Sales Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. Interact with each customer with great pride, passion and care and inspire shoppers through knowledge and expertise. The ideal candidate will have/be: 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 Customer driven Previous customer service experience is an advantage. Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Show a positive attitude and take responsibility for ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Merchandise shelves, ensuring that all areas of the store are presented to the highest standard Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
