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Deli Manager - Applegreen Kilkenny As a Bakewell Manager 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 Bakewell Manager at Applegreen? · Oversee daily operations of the Bakewell, ensuring compliance with company standards in all areas including, food preparation, cooking, cleanliness, and customer service. · Lead and manage a team of colleagues, including recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance management. · Maintain high standards of food hygiene and restaurant cleanliness. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and sanitation standards. · Driving sales forward and achieving sales targets. Why Should I join the Applegreen Team? Benefits · All colleagues are eligible for a discount, allowing exclusive discounts on Bakewell Deli foods and hot drinks. · Bike to work scheme (available after 6 months of service). · HSF Health Plans schemes for healthcare expenses including dental, optical and many more. · Wellbeing platform with micro-modules and articles to support your mental health and wellbeing. In addition, our Employee Assistance Programme is a free confidential counselling service which offers support on personal, family, work, and money matters. · Flexible schedules. · Company pension scheme. · Exclusive offers on broadband and mobile plans. · Refer a friend scheme. · Development opportunities through a variety of online and classroom-based learning delivered by inhouse and external industry experts. An Applegreen Bakewell Manager would ideally: · Have previous experience of 1-2 years in a similar role. · Have a can-do attitude who has strong communication skills and enjoys interacting with customers. · Ability to work well with colleagues, contributing to a positive team environment. · Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. · Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks. INDHP
Catering Attendant
To prepare and deliver a high standard of food catering service to hospital patients, staff and visitors. To provide appetising meals that are nutritious and wholesome and that meet the needs and requirements of hospital patients, staff and visitors in line with hospital and national infection control policies, HACCP and Environmental Health Office regulations. Have completed HACCP training and have previous experience working in a large catering organisation. All candidates must at the closing date for receipt of application forms · Possess a good standard of general education – attained a standard of education as would enable him/her to discharge the duties of the post satisfactorily And · Possess a competent level of spoken and written English to compile HACCP/HIQA documents. And · Have been employed, within the last five years, in a catering environment. 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. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The person holding this post is required to support the principle that the care of the patient comes first at all times and will approach their work with the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient to the greatest possible degree. Maintain throughout the Group’s awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities. Performance management systems are part of role and you will be required to participate in the Group’s performance management programme. One or more of the following duties may be assigned to the employee and may be in any of the Catering areas in the Hospital. • Each member of staff will be required to wear hospital uniform when on duty. • Each member of staff will be required to report on and off duty in uniform at the Catering Manager’s office. • Each member of staff is required to change into uniform in the hospital changing rooms and change again before leaving the hospital. • Each member of staff must at all times exercise the utmost responsibility in adhering to the strict standard outlined in relation to Health & Safety and Food and Personal hygiene. • Any problems or queries in relation to standards outlined on temperature controls in association with cooking system should be reported to the Catering Manager or Deputy immediately. • Any breakages must be reported to the Catering Manager or Deputy. • Any broken or faulty equipment must not be used and should be reported to the Catering Manager or Deputy immediately. • Each member of staff must be prepared to make herself/himself available for specialised training at any time. • The person employed will be required to perform any duties appropriate to the employment assigned to him/her from time to time by the employing authority. • All staff members should be familiar with the Catering Safety Statement, the Catering HACCP manual and any other policies relating to their employment. When working on the wards, all staff will be responsible for all aspects of patient meal service and maintaining the ward kitchens as follows: • Collection of menu choice from patients • Load food transportation trolleys • Distribute food transportation trolleys • Load food into ward ovens and regenerate all meals • Check and record all meals temperatures before and after regeneration • Wipe down bed tables after each meal service • Serve meals to patients • Use food transportation trolleys to deliver and collect trays to and from the patients • Ensure patients are given the correct meals. Check with the CNM’s/person in charge, using the agreed patient bed lists and colour codes. • Assist patients to open portion packs where necessary • Check patient satisfaction • Check patient’s trays • Serve beverages at meal time • Serve beverages in the morning and evening at agreed times • Serve snacks to patients as required • Clean ward pantries as per agreed cleaning schedule • Clean large and small equipment in ward pantries as per agreed schedules • Order dry food stocks for ward kitchen pantry • Wash all delph, cutlery, etc., in accordance with agreed policies and procedures • Clean food trolleys, as per agreed cleaning schedule and procedure • Clean regeneration ovens as per agreed cleaning schedule and procedure • Check bed movement with the ward CNM’s/person in charge When working in the Main Kitchen and Canteen, all staff will be responsible for all aspects of staff and visitor meal service and maintaining the kitchens as follows: Assignments are divided into different sections. Duties will rotate as required and include: • Working in the pot wash area and general utensil washing. • Working in the canteen wash up area. • Cleaning of various preparation areas. • Clean large equipment, boiling pans, various ovens and steamers, etc. • Clean dairy fridge, meat, poultry and all cold rooms and fridges. • Clean dry goods store, plating area, canteen, veg store, offices etc. • Scheduled cleaning of floor areas within the C.P.U. • Weighing and packing of various items for different preparation areas. • Preparation of sealed items for both plating room and canteen as required. • Regeneration of food for Dining Room, probing and storage of same. • Assist in the Dining Room when required. • Cleaning of canteen seating areas • Decanting of food items from entry point and storage of same. • Put away stores and clean as required • Cut brown bread and package and date same. • Probing and recording food temperatures as required • Assisting the chefs in food prep/cleaning All equipment, utensils and areas to be cleaned, should be carried out as per the agreed cleaning schedules and safety procedures. Each member of catering staff is required to be familiar with HSE and Hospital Policies in relation to the following: • Catering Health & Safety Statement • Catering HACCP manual • Infection Control Policy and Hand Washing policy • Waste Policies • Incident and Accident reporting • Hospital Risk Management • Complaints Procedure • Health Service Executive Employee Manual and any other policies relating to their employment. Relevant training in skills required to carry out necessary functions will be given as deemed appropriate by Hospital management. • Manual Handling and Lifting • Fire Safety training • Hand Washing Training • Infection Control • HACCP and Food Safety • Any other training appropriate to the post The HSE will require flexibility in relation to areas where such flexibility is considered to be reasonable and accords with the competence and safety of staff involved. Other duties applicable to the grade may be assigned by the HSE and co-operation will be required in the elimination of restricted practices and/or demarcation lines. The person appointed shall also work reasonable overtime when directed. • 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. The above Job Description 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 All candidates must at the closing date for receipt of application forms: • Possess a good standard of general education – attained a standard of education as would enable him/her to discharge the duties of the post satisfactorily And • Possess a competent level of spoken and written English to compile HACCP/HIQA documents. And • Have relevant experience (within the last five years) working in a catering environment in the health care sector or hospitality sector. 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. Post Specific Requirements Have completed HACCP training and have previous experience working in a large catering organisation. Other requirements specific to the post NA 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. Skills, Competencies and/or Knowledge Demonstrates the following: Professional Knowledge • Demonstrate evidence of knowledge of EHO, HIQA and HACCP regulations and the requirements in this role to adhere to same. • Demonstrate evidence of experience working in a healthcare/hospitality environment Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills • Demonstrate ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. • Demonstrate motivation and an innovative approach to job. • Demonstrate ability to present a neat and tidy appearance • Demonstrate ability to take direction to achieve positive service outcomes Communication • Demonstrate effective communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner. • Demonstrate ability to communicate with colleagues in a professional and respectful manner. • Demonstrate ability to communicate with patients in a compassionate, respectful and dignified manner. • Possess a competent level of spoken and written English to compile HACCP documents Planning and Organising • Demonstrate evidence of ability to plan work effectively and efficiently. • Demonstrate flexible approach – to working hours, rostering e.g. unsocial hours/shift work, night duty, on call, attitude to work Commitment to providing a Quality Service • Demonstrate a focus on quality. • Demonstrate evidence of ability to empathise with and treat patients, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect.
Deli Assistant
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:
Community Access Facilitator
Principal Duties and Responsibilities The Community Access Facilitator will: • Work collaboratively with the person supported, their nominated circle of support to co-produce person-centred plans with ambition and possibility. • Support the person to access mainstream opportunities (education, work, civic life) on the same basis as others, and to challenge structural barriers where they arise. • Promote advocacy and self-direction, ensuring the person’s voice is central to all planning and decision-making by supporting adults with a disability to speak up for themselves and make their own choices, making sure their views guide all planning and decisions. • Include people with a disability directly in identifying and managing risk, respecting their right to make informed choices even when those choices involve some level of risk. • Support social and community inclusion, recognising the diverse identities of people with disabilities who are supported (e.g. gender, Traveller identity, ethnicity, sexuality). • Provide respectful and dignified personal support, which may include assistance with eating, showering, dressing and toileting, when required. • Support the person with developing their skills in the areas of: o Creating and maintaining valued social roles o Communication o Activities of daily living o Social Integration and the use of community facilities • Support the person to establish a circle of support and wider community connections. • Support the person to focus on outcomes/goals aligned with their person-centred plans. • Support the person to identify their strengths and areas of interest to enable active citizenship and community participation. • Support the person to identify who is best placed to support them to access valued roles in community. • Ensure that all activities and supports are monitored, maintained/reduced at an appropriate pace to ensure adults with a disability can sustain their valued social roles. • Introduce new experiences at a pace that enables the person to achieve success, addressing obstacles and other issues that may compromise achievement of agreed goals. • Seek out opportunities for the person to participate in social, work or training roles of their choice which are in socially inclusive settings and typical for a person of a similar age. • Assist the person to develop a full range of social relationships and valued social roles including developing friendships and social networks. • Empower the person to be a valued citizen in their local community, make choices and have ordinary life experiences. Community Access Facilitator, Kilkenny Services – July 2026 • Seek out opportunities for the person to experience a range of activities as a means of discovering their areas of interest, strength and conditions that will enable inclusion and citizenship. • Promote advocacy and self-direction through listening to the person’s wishes, supporting the person to make decisions and advocating on their behalf where required. • Explore and encourage the use of natural community supports by building interpersonal relationships in community with others. • Provide onsite support and mentoring to people who are accessing work experience in the local community. • Assist the person to identify and develop opportunities to experience volunteering, work experience, supported employment and pathways to full employment. • Promote and provide practical road safety awareness and travel training as required. • Facilitate the person to access mainstream educational programmes. • Identify and support the development of skills for self-directed living, including the delivery of training modules. • Assist with administration of medication, carrying out therapeutic interventions as prescribed by multi-disciplinary team /medical professionals, working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team. • Support the person to develop and maintain money management skills and ensure that petty cash used and any personal monies of individuals supported are properly accounted for. Administration The Community Access Facilitator will: • Establish and maintain partnerships with organisations, including advocacy groups, to strengthen systemic change for inclusion. • Attend and participate in staff meetings, multi-disciplinary team meetings, planning and review meetings as deemed appropriate. • Ensure the privacy and confidentiality of the person whilst acknowledging the needs for professional sharing of information within the relevant staff team. • Ensure records and documentation are maintained to a high standard and storage of files is in line with data protection policy at all times. • Develop and maintain good relationships with the nominated circle of support of the person supported, their support circle and uphold and support their role in the person’s life. • Work with other organisations to create networks and share resources. • Contribute to the development of quality assurance systems and procedures. • Identify and collect data to measure outcomes, prepare reports as requested. Record not only outcomes but also barriers experienced by people supported, ensuring these inform service improvement and policy advocacy. • Report on rights-related indicators (access to services, discrimination experienced, progress on autonomy and inclusion). • Cover for other staff as required. Education & Training The Community Access Facilitator will: • Attend and participate in all staff training as deemed relevant by organisational policy and service manager. • Undertake relevant training and be informed of current developments in services for people with disabilities e.g. Person-Centred Planning, Personal Outcome Measures, Human Rights and Citizenship, “New Directions- Review of day services and implementation Plan 2012-2016”, Supported Self Directed Living. • Participate in committees and agency forums as directed by service manager. Health & Safety / Risk Management The Community Access Facilitator will: • Stay informed of current Human Rights Based Approach developments, United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities implementation, and national/international disability rights frameworks. • Engage in training on anti-discrimination, cultural competence, trauma-informed practice, and intersectionality. • Observe, report and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to the person’s supported care or wellbeing. • Adhere to all Corlann policies and procedures and to all relevant Health & Safety legislation. • Enable positive risk taking and ensure this is documented in line with the person’s rights under United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and service policies. • 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 Corlann 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. 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 them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Flexibility Employees are expected to have a high level of flexibility and a willingness and ability to develop new approaches to their work. Duties and responsibilities of any post in the Services are likely to change with the ongoing needs and developments of the Services. Employees will therefore be required to carry out such other duties appropriate to their employment as may be assigned to him/her from time to time. Confidentiality In the course of the employment the post holder may have access to, or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of individuals supported and/or staff, or other health service business. Such records and information are strictly confidential and unless acting on the instructions of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning individuals supported, staff, or other health service business be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition, records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required. Essential • Possess a qualification in General Health and Social Care or Community and/or Youth Work, as recognised by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), formerly FETAC, at a minimum of QQI Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) (see Appendix 1 for list of qualifications) Or • Possess a relevant healthcare qualification at a minimum of QQI Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) Or • Hold an equivalent healthcare qualification from another jurisdiction
Support Worker
Support Worker (Care Assistant), Ballytobin, County Kilkenny Corlann South East are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible. Please apply to be in consideration for the following healthcare vacancies with Ballytobin Services (see attached for further details): • Relief Support Worker – Permanent, Full Time (78 hours per fortnight), Ballytobin Services • Relief Support Worker – Permanent, Part Time (36 hours per fortnight), Ballytobin Services • Support Worker – Temporary, Full Time (78 hours per fortnight), Ballytobin Services • Support Worker – Permanent, Part Time (72 hours per fortnight), Ballytobin Services • Support Worker – Temporary, Full Time (78 hours per fortnight), Ballytobin Services The role of a Support Worker Support Workers provide a key-working caring role for a group of People Supported by the Services. They are responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being. Secondly, a major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support People Supported by the Services with the development of their Individual Plans and achievement of associated outcomes. In addition, a critical component of this role is to support People Supported by the Services in community participation and integration. Please see attached job description for further details including job requirements, duties, etc. Closing Date for receipt of completed Applications Forms/CVs online is 26th August 2026. Corlann is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Baker
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Bakery Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times. Provide our customers with excellent quality products and customer service. The ideal candidate will have/be:
Project Worker
Introduction to the Model Homecare has been initiated as a customised model of high-level support to promoteindependent living in the community for mental health service users whose tenancies or home occupation are at risk because of ongoing challenges in relation to self-neglect, hoarding and/or incapacity to maintain their home to an adequate standard. It is a collaboration with Carlow County Council, the Carlow/Kilkenny HSE Mental Health Services and the Good Shepherd Centre, Kilkenny. It is informed by the National and Local Housing Strategies for People with a Disability, Sharing the Vision (Dept of Health, 2020), Housing for All- A new housing plan for Ireland( Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage , 2021) and the HSE’s National Recovery Framework (HSE, 2018). Funding has been sourced from the Kilkenny HSE Mental Health Services and the Good Shepherd Centre to employ a project worker through the Grant Aid process. Secure tenancies with support are recognized as the way forward for many of those with complex needs. The START Project requires a project worker to support tenants under the programme. The Good Shepherd Centre in conjunction with Mental Health Service Area 5 Kilkenny and in partnership with Kilkenny Local Authority will provide homecare support and a recovery orientated tenancy sustainment programme.
Project Worker Part, Time
Purpose of the Post To work with the Service Manager and within the authority delegated to the post holder by the service manager; to assist in the day to day running of the service whilst remaining on the roster. The Project Worker will be responsible for: processing referrals, conducting assessments; care/support planning and implementation of care/support plans; engaging with service users; supporting service users with move on plans; managing maintenance issues; delivering practice supervision. The Project Worker will play a key role in recruiting, mentoring and supporting staff and students (if applicable) in order to ensure that the highest level and standards of social care practice are further developed and maintained in the service. In addition to this, the post holder will act on behalf of the Service Manager and provide out of hours on call support where designated.
Respite Support Worker
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025. Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking highly-motivated Respite Support Workers to join our team in Carlow/Kilkenny Respite service based in both Carlow and Kilkenny to support the expansion of the services. Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: Full-time,Part-time & relief contracts are available Salary Scale: €35,070 to €42,440 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) Annual Leave Entitlement: 30 days pro rata per annum. 10.7% of hours worked (Relief contracts) Overview of the Post: The purpose of the role is to work as a member of the team providing respite and home support services, in all Enable Ireland locations across Carlow and Kilkenny. To work with the children /young people through a person centred approach to meet their identified needs during their stay in active partnership and in line with the needs and wishes of each child and family. This post is required for the after-school day respite programme being rolled out this year. Overview of Duties: If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: 1st September 2026 A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Senior Probation Officers
LOCATION: Nationwide The Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration intends to establish a panel for promotion to the grade of Senior Probation Officer (SPO) . The panel will remain in place for a period of 2 years , or until such time as the panel is cleared, whichever is sooner. Applications are invited from eligible and suitably qualified candidates who wish to be considered for promotion to SPO. The required SPO competencies are as follows (further details are attached at Appendix A): Where probation is suspended, the employer should notify the employee of the circumstances relating to the suspension. All appointees will serve a one-year probationary period . If an appointee who fails to satisfy the conditions of probation has been a serving civil servant immediately prior to their appointment from this competition, the issue of reversion will normally arise. In the event of reversion, an officer will return to a vacancy in their former grade in their former Department. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
