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External Courts Service Clerical Officer
1. Operating Environment The long-term strategic vision for the future of the Courts Service sets out the 10-year plan to 2030 to re-design services around court users, leveraging digital technology to streamline services and ultimately delivering a modern court system. This is an exciting time to be a member of Courts Service staff and be part of our evolving and modernising journey. 2. THE ROLE Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want a varied role with fantastic career opportunities in a dynamic, fast paced environment? The Courts Service is offering entry-level positions for individuals to join our team as a first step toward a rewarding and fulfilling career. These exciting on-site roles in Kilkenny Court Office provide a vibrant work environment and the opportunity to make a real impact. The Clerical Officer is often the first point of contact for our customers and may be seen as the face of our organisation. In this role you will have an opportunity to learn, develop and gain a knowledge of court proceedings and will be at the forefront of providing our customers access to justice. The office environment is rewarding and fulfilling and gives successful candidates an excellent foundation for career progression. You will play a key role in the implementation of our exciting modernisation programme and as such, we want to make you the best that you can be. 3. Key Responsibilities A Clerical Officer will be responsible for: Candidates with Disabilities The Courts Service has a key role to play in attracting candidates from all sectors of society, ensuring that routes to career opportunities are accessible to all who are interested. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all candidates. If you have a disability or need reasonable accommodation made during the selection process, we strongly encourage you to share this with us so that we can ensure you get the support you need. Reasonable accommodation in our selection process refers to adjustments and practical changes which would enable a disabled candidate to have an equal opportunity for this competition. Examples of adjustments we provide include the use of assistive technology, extra time, scribes and/or readers or a range of other accommodations. Please be assured that having a disability or requiring adjustments will not impact on your progress in the selection process; you will not be at a disadvantage if you disclose your disability or requirements to us. Your disability and/or adjustments will be kept entirely confidential. Interviews Interviews will take place in person in Kilkenny city centre. Interviews will be structured in format, with candidates asked to provide examples of the capabilities for the role as outlined in Section 7 of this document. Depending on the number of successful candidates following assessments, interviews will be held in batches. If a candidate fails to confirm their attendance for interview, their application will be withdrawn. If a candidate confirms their attendance and fails to show or provide a sufficient reason and timing for not showing, their application will be withdrawn. It is anticipated the interview will last forty-five minutes. Panel Formation To be considered for the panel you must receive 50% or more in all capabilities. Candidates who successfully pass the interview process may obtain a place on a panel and may, within the life of the panel, be considered for subsequent approved vacancies if they arise for this role. The candidate who obtains first place on the panel will be the first candidate considered for a position, subject to satisfactory clearances, and so on in order of merit. The panel will be established for 2 years and appointments may be made from this panel as vacancies arise. Candidates who have not been offered a position at the expiry of the panel will have no claim to any further positions thereafter because of having been on the panel. A candidate will only be offered a position once. If the candidate refuses a position, they will be removed from the panel. Confidentiality Candidates can expect that all enquiries, applications and all aspects of the proceedings to the extent that they are managed by the Courts Service are treated as strictly confidential subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2014. However, candidates should note that all application material may be made available to the interview board. Certain items of information, not specific to any individual, are extracted from computer records for general statistical purposes. Review and Complaint Procedures under the Code of Practice for Appointments to Positions in the Civil and Public Service If a candidate is unhappy following the outcome of any stage of a selection process, they can either: 1. Request a Review of a decision made during the process Or 2. Make a Complaint that the selection process followed was unfair A candidate can follow either one of the two procedures in relation to the same aspect of a selection process, but not both. Where a review of a selection process has taken place under Section 7 (as detailed below), a complainant may not seek a further review of the same process under Section 8, other than in the most exceptional circumstances that will be determined by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA) at its sole discretion . There is no obligation on the Courts Service to suspend an appointment process while a Review or Complaint is being considered. However, the CPSA expects that, where possible, the Courts Service will intervene in cases where it finds an error is likely to have occurred. Candidates' Obligations: Candidates in the recruitment process must not: • knowingly or recklessly provide false information • canvass any person with or without inducements • impersonate a candidate at any stage of the process interfere with or compromise the process in any way Any person who contravenes the above provisions or who assists another person in contravening the above provisions is guilty of an offence. A person who is found guilty of an offence is liable to a fine and/or imprisonment. In addition, where a person found guilty of an offence was or is a candidate at a recruitment process, then: · where he/she has not been appointed to a post, he/she will be disqualified as a candidate; and where he/she has been appointed subsequently to the recruitment process in question, he/she shall forfeit that appointment. It is important to remember that this is a competitive process for a role where integrity is paramount. Sharing information on the selection process e.g. through social media or any other means, may result in disqualification from the competition. In addition, if a person found guilty of an offence was, or is a candidate at a recruitment process, they will be disqualified as a candidate and excluded from the process and if appointed to a post following the recruitment process, they will be removed from that post. Use of Recording Equipment The Courts Service does not allow the unsanctioned use of any type of recording equipment on its premises. This applies to any form of sound recording and any type of still picture or video recording, whether including sound recording or not, and covers any type of device used for these purposes. Any person wishing to use such equipment for any of these purposes must seek written permission in advance. Unsanctioned use of recording equipment by any person is a breach of this policy. Any candidate involved in such a breach will be disqualified from the competition. MATTERS RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who has a stamp 41 or a Stamp 5 permission; Please note that a 50 TEU visa, which is a replacement for Stamp 4EUFAM after Brexit, is acceptable as a Stamp 4 equivalent. To qualify candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer. Salary The salary scale for the position (rates effective from February 2026) is as follows: Clerical Officer - Personal Pension Contribution Salary Scale: €605.69 €639.04 €647.53 €664.05 €688.44 €712.80 €737.14 €754.87 €774.99 €798.31 €814.74 €837.85 €860.81 €896.63 €924.78(LSI1) €949.31(LS2) The PPC pay rate applies when the individual is required to pay a Personal Pension Contribution (otherwise known as a main scheme contribution) in accordance with the rules of their main/personal superannuation scheme. This is different to a contribution in respect of membership of a Spouses’ and Children’s scheme, or the Additional Superannuation Contributions (ASC). A different rate will apply where the appointee is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution. Long service increments may be payable after 3(LSI1) and 6(LSI2) years satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. Appointees will be expected to perform all acts, duties and obligations as appropriate to this position (which may be revised from time to time). Tenure and Probation The appointment is to a permanent position on a probationary contract in the Civil Service. The probationary contract will be for a period of twelve months from the date specified on the contract. During the period of your probationary contract, your performance will be subject to review by your supervisor(s) to determine whether you – (i) Have performed in a satisfactory manner, (ii) Have been satisfactory in general conduct, and (iii) Are suitable from the point of view of health with particular regard to sick leave. Prior to the completion of the probationary contract a decision will be made as to whether or not you will be retained pursuant to Section 5A(2) Civil Service Regulation Acts 1956–2005 . This decision will be based on your performance assessed against the criteria set out in (i) to (iii) above. The detail of the probationary process will be explained to you and you will be given a copy of the Department of Public Expenditure NDP Delivery and Reform’s guidelines on probation. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraphs in this section, the probationary contract may be terminated at any time prior to the expiry of the term of the contract by either side in accordance with the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts, 1973 to 2005. In the following circumstances your contract may be extended and your probation period suspended. · The probationary period stands suspended when an employee is absent due to Maternity or Adoptive Leave. · In relation to an employee absent on Parental Leave or Carers Leave, the employer may require probation to be suspended if the absence is not considered to be consistent with the continuation of the probation and · Any other statutory provision providing that probation shall - (i) stand suspended during an employee’s absence from work, and (ii) be completed by the employee on the employees return from work after such absence. 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. Hours of Attendance This is a fulltime post, and hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 41 hours and 15 minutes gross per week or 35 hours net per week . Appointees will be required to work such additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of his or her duties subject to the limits set down under working time regulations. Annual Leave The Annual Leave allowance is 22 days rising to 23 days after 5 years’ service and to 24 days after 10 years’ service, 25 days after 12 years’ service and 26 after 14 years’ service. This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave in the civil service, is based on a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. Headquarters The appointees’ headquarters will depend on location of position accepted. No hybrid or blended working available.
Head of Digital Project Engagement
Job Location: This post will be a hybrid working model at an RSA Office to be confirmed with the successful candidate i.e. Ballina – Co. Mayo, Loughrea – Co. Galway, Kilkenny, Dublin, Cork Such arrangements will be aligned and in accordance with central DPER (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform) guidelines on blended working. Key Elements of the Job and Responsibilities: 1. Digital Product Engagement Strategy • Lead the development and delivery of RSA’s Digital Product Engagement Strategy at a time the Authority is going through significant transformation and change. • Champion a OneRSA approach (long-term), digital-first mindset and customer-centric vision across RSA digital services. • Drive online adoption, digital customer engagement, and satisfaction through data-driven product enhancements and engagement campaigns. • Collaborate and plan with relevant stakeholders to bring RSA digital sites and platforms (RSA.ie, NDLS Online, MyRoadSafety.ie, and others) under a unified OneRSA digital experience framework. • Lead initiatives (short-term) to reduce friction and ensure a seamless customer experience across RSA portals, websites, and online services on the pathway to achieving the OneRSA approach. • Play a key role in enabling major digital and service transformation programmes across RSA’s national services ensuring digital product engagement and customer experience considerations are embedded from design through to delivery. 2. Voice of the Customer • Lead customer feedback surveys, digital customer journey mapping, and digital sentiment analysis to ensure timely recognition of customer pain points. • Integrate and translate customer needs into actionable improvements in product design, delivering intuitive, accessible, and efficient online services. • Use data, analytics, and research insights to identify service improvements and innovation opportunities. • Ensure digital services are inclusive by design, meeting accessibility standards, Official Languages Act requirements, and wider public service obligations. 3. Cross Functional Product Management • Develop and manage cross-functional relationship with RSA Business Leads to include the Digital Customer Engagement Strategy in product planning, road mapping, and go-to-market execution. • Collaborate closely with the Head of Data, ICT, Procurement to select a solution which will integrate data sources and build a single view of the digital customer journey. • Work cross-functionally with the RSA Business Leads, Design Authority, ICT, and external vendors to ensure customer experience excellence in all digital touchpoints. • Support the development and integration of digital services to ensure consistency of design, content, and usability leading to similar customer experience across RSA services. 4. Stakeholder Management • Must be able to advise and influence RSA’s Corporate Leadership Team (CLT) ensuring their expectations are effectively managed and aligned with digital product engagement strategies. • Work with external government and public service stakeholders (e.g., OGCIO, DEASP, Department of Transport) to ensure alignment with national digital standards. • Promote collaboration and shared ownership of digital initiatives, breaking down silos through a OneRSA approach. 5. Go-to-Market Strategy • Lead go-to-market strategies for RSA online services to ensure successful product launches, drive adoption, and maintain top-of-mind awareness among customers. • Collaborate with the RSA Media and Communications team to plan and deliver campaigns that promote online services and customer engagement. • Strong understanding and experience of SEO, Google Analytics, and digital marketing principles to support the planning, delivery, and optimisation of digital go-to-market strategies. • Contribute to planning and oversight of content and customer communications across RSA’s digital platforms to ensure consistency and clarity. 6. Measurement and Continuous Improvement • Lead the implementation and optimisation of website analytics to capture, interpret, and act on customer behaviour insights across RSA’s digital ecosystem. • Report regularly on KPIs including online adoption, customer satisfaction, and product performance, thus eliminating silos and promoting transparent and informed data-driven decision making. • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and agility in digital service delivery. • Establish and evolve a comprehensive digital data management pathway to enable the analysis of a unified RSA customer journey across all online services. 7. Risk Management and Governance • Identify, assess, and manage risks related to the delivery of digital product engagement strategies, adoption, and online service performance. • Effectively register and report risks related to RSA digital platforms and customer journeys in close collaboration with the Risk Manager. • Embed a culture of risk awareness and accountability within all digital service design and product management processes. This 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 them from time to time by management and to contribute to the development of the post while in the role. Qualifications and Experience Required: Essential Requirements: Each candidate must meet the following requirements at the time of the competition closing: • Hold a minimum of an NFQ Level 8 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline such as Digital Product Management, Marketing, Communications, Business, or IT. • Have at least 5 years of senior management experience in digital product management, customer engagement, or digital transformation within a complex or multi-stakeholder organisation. • Demonstrate proven success in developing and implementing digital adoption or digital engagement strategies. • Have experience managing cross-functional initiatives, with strong stakeholder management and communication skills. • Demonstrate experience using digital analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics, SEMrush, Power BI, Brandwatch, Crazy Egg) to derive actionable insights. • Possess strong strategic planning, product delivery, and influencing skills. • Strong understanding of GDPR Principles and the practical application of GDPR in a business and operational setting. • Experience in the development of digital data related policies and practices alongside their practical implementation. • Good understanding of web analytics and how these can be coupled with operational data analytic insights to support a seamless online customer experience. • Significant experience in the practical oversight, reviewing and approval of technical documentation. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and oral) with an ability to effectively convey ideas in a non-technical manner to other members of the organisation at various levels to generate stakeholder engagement and buy-in. • Experience of effective collaboration and eliciting engagement with business units that have limited capacity. Desirable Skills and Experience: • Experience in the public sector or regulated industries. • Proven leadership in driving digital product engagement strategies and cross-functional initiatives. • Must be a self-starter with strong ownership, resilience, and delivery focused in a complex, multi-stakeholder product development environment. • Be customer-obsessed, deeply empathetic, constantly putting yourself in the shoes of the customers. • Understanding of user experience (UX), accessibility, and digital customer journey mapping. • Experience with content management systems (CMS), SEO optimisation and go-to-market strategies. • Strong knowledge of agile methodologies and emerging technology such as AI to deliver innovation in customer-centric digital products. Key Capabilities for Effective Performance at this Level: Demonstrate the Assistant Principal Officer capabilities as set out below: Building Future Readiness • Digital Focus, Innovation and Upskilling for the Future • Strategy, Change and Reform Leading and Empowering • Leading, Motivating and Developing • Leading with Specialist Insight Evidence Informed Delivery • Delivering Excellence • Analysis, Judgement and Decision Making Communicating and Collaborating • Communicating and Influencing • Engaging and Collaborating Salary Scale: Based on a 41.25 hours per week gross or 35 hours net, successful candidates will be paid on the (Assistant Principal) PPC scale (Pay Adjustments - Updated 01 February 2026, Circular 07/2026): Point 1 €82,290 Point 2 €85,320 Point 3 €88,393 Point 4 €91,475 Point 5 €94,553 Point 6 (Max) €96,329 (LS1) ¹ €99,433 (LS2) ² €102,550 ¹ After 3 years satisfactory service at the maximum. ² After 6 years satisfactory service at the maximum. Once you reach the maximum point of the scale, you must complete a further 3 years of satisfactory service to qualify for LS1 (Long Service Increment 1). After another 3 years at LS1, you will progress to LS2 (Long Service Increment 2). Salary is paid fortnightly; the Authority operates a contributory pension scheme. PPC (Personal Pension Contribution) Scale (for officers who are existing civil or public servants appointed on or after 6 April 1995 or who are new entrants to the civil or public service and who are making a compulsory personal pension contribution). A different rate will apply where the appointee is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution. Long service increments may be payable after 3 years (LSI-1) and 6 years (LSI-2) satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. Candidates should note that entry will be at point 1 of the above scale and will not be subject to negotiation. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Candidates should note that different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant. Probation: Candidates must satisfactorily complete a 12-month probationary period before a permanent appointment can be confirmed. Annual Leave: The annual leave allowance will be 30 working days a year. This leave is on the basis of a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. Medical: A candidate who is not already in permanent employment of the Authority will be required, prior to appointment, to pass a medical examination by a doctor nominated by the Authority. The Authority bears the cost of this examination.
Higher Executive Officer
The Role - HEO ICT This role supports the delivery, operation and continuous improvement of ICT services across the organisation. The post holder may work across multiple ICT domains, including cloud (Azure) and network services, end user and helpdesk support, mobile device management (IOS), security (NIS2) and business application support and projects. The role is designed to be flexible to meet evolving organisational and technology needs. The following is a non exhaustive list of key accountabilities that are typically allocated, but are not limited to, the role: Service Delivery and Support ■ Provide technical support and operational assistance across ICT services, including end user devices, applications, mobile phones, cloud platforms and network services. ■ Troubleshoot and resolve incidents and service requests, escalating where appropriate in line with ICT service management processes. ■ Support the configuration, maintenance and ongoing administration of ICT systems and services. ■ Assist with the rollout of new systems, upgrades and changes, including user support during transition phases. Technical and Operational Activities ■ Assist in the analysis of business and technical requirements and contribute to the identification of appropriate ICT solutions. ■ Support cloud, network or infrastructure services for example Azure environments, identity management, connectivity and device management in line with agreed standards. ■ Participate in system testing, including user acceptance testing and validation activities. ■ Maintain accurate technical documentation, procedures and knowledge base articles. Security, Governance and Compliance ■ Operate ICT services in accordance with organisational policies, security standards and regulatory requirements including NIS2 where applicable. ■ Support the secure management of user access, devices and data. ■ Assist with vendor and service provider interactions, including logging issues and monitoring service delivery. Collaboration and Continuous Improvement ■ Work collaboratively with ICT colleagues across infrastructure, operations, security and data teams. ■ Engage with business users to understand issues, provide guidance and improve service quality. ■ Contribute to service improvement initiatives, small projects or workstreams as required. ■ Support change management activities, including communications, training and user guidance. ■ Monitor vendor performance, escalate issues and ensure compliance with contract requirements. Management and Organisational Responsibilities ■ Manage and prioritise workload effectively to meet service objectives and agreed timeframes. ■ Where required, support or supervise staff or contractors and contribute to a positive team environment. ■ Carry out any other duties appropriate to the role and grade, in line with operational needs. Essential Requirements ■ Experience in two or more of the following areas: o Cloud platforms for example Microsoft Azure o Application Support and Business Analysis o ICT service desk or end user support o Networks or infrastructure support o Mobile device and endpoint management o ICT Security including NIS2 and ISO27001 ■ Relevant certifications for example ITIL, Microsoft, networking, Business Analysis, Project Management or Security certifications. ■ Experience working with Microsoft enterprise technologies for example Microsoft 365, Dynamics, Sentinel, Defender, Entra ID, Intune, Power Platform. ■ Familiarity with ICT service management practices for example Incident, Request, Problem and Change management. ■ Experience driving innovation and introducing new technologies. ■ Knowledge of public sector environments, governance or procurement processes. ■ A Level 7 qualification or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Information Systems or another relevant discipline. ■ 3 years relevant experience working in an ICT environment such as service desk, application support, technical operations including Cloud or Infrastructure, or security. ■ Experience supporting users, systems or services in a structured ICT environment. ■ Strong problem solving, communication, vendor management and interpersonal skills. ■ Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Desirable Requirements (As outlined above where applicable within essential criteria and experience areas.) Conditions of Service Tenure Appointment from this competition will be a full time permanent Higher Executive Officer grade in the public service following successful completion of an eleven month probation period. Salary For persons paying Class A rate of PRSI contributions, the scale is as follows: €59,435 €61,173 €62,908 €64,640 €66,380 €68,111 €69,849 €72,353¹ €75,788² Long service increments may be payable after 3 years (LSI 1) and 6 years (LSI 2) satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. The starting salary will be at the minimum point of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation. Appointments arising from this competition are subject to Section 52 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and any other Act for the time being in force relating to the Authority. Note: Different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the successful candidate is already a serving civil or public servant. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with government pay policy. Successful candidates will be placed on a panel from which appointments will be made. Vacancies will be offered to candidates based on the order of merit from the interview process. Any panel formed as part of this campaign will expire 12 months from its establishment. Probationary Period On appointment, the appointee will serve an 11 month probationary period. Prior to the end of this probationary period, a decision will be made on substantive appointment to the position. Location This role can be based in the Authority’s Dublin headquarters or in one of the regional offices as may be agreed by the Authority and the candidate. The role will have a nationwide remit. The Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to change the primary location to any other place within Ireland. Hours of Attendance Hours of duty will be subject to the exigencies of the post but will not be less than 35 hours exclusive of luncheon intervals per week. The successful candidate may be required to work such additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of his or her duties subject to the limits set down in the working time regulations. Applicable overtime circulars will apply. Annual Leave 29 days per annum exclusive of the usual public holidays, rising to 30 after 5 years service. This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave in the public service and is based on a five day week.
Senior Staff Officer
PANEL INFORMATION & ELIGIBILITY Panel Formation Recruitment to Clerical Administrative Grades IV to Grade VII are allocated on the following basis: Panel A. 50% Confined to employees of the Local Authority Sector Panel B. 30% Open Panel C. 20% Confined to employees of Kilkenny County Council Panel A: (Confined to the Local Authority Sector) will comprise of successful applicants, in order of merit, from within the Local Authority Sector only, i.e. candidates serving in a Local Authority or Regional Assembly (where applicable). See eligibility requirements below. Panel B: (Open Competition) will comprise of all successful applicants in order of merit and may include candidates serving in a Local Authority, Regional Assembly and external candidates. See eligibility requirements below. Panel C: (Confined to Kilkenny County Council) will comprise of successful applicants, in order of merit, from within Kilkenny County Council only. See eligibility requirements below. MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS – PANEL A Character Each candidate shall be of good character. Health Each candidate shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Training, Experience etc. Be a serving employee in a local authority or a regional assembly and have at least two years’ satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post. (b) Have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff. MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS – PANEL B Character Each candidate shall be of good character. Health Each candidate shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Training, Experience etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (i) (a) Have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects (or four subjects if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and/or English and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics, and (b) Have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in Higher Level (or Honours) papers in three subjects in that examination (or two subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics), or (ii) Have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, or (iii) Hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard, (iv) Have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff. Please note in relation to point (ii) above, an example of a comparable standard in an equivalent examination refers to the national state exams of another country, for example the A levels in the UK. MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS – PANEL C Character Each candidate shall be of good character. Health Each candidate shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Training, Experience etc. Be a serving employee of Kilkenny City Council and have at least two years’ satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post. (b) Have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff. DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS Kilkenny County Council can, for any position they advertise, include Desirable Requirements. Desirable Requirements are those that would be beneficial to optimising job performance. Desirable Requirements can be used if necessary to reduce numbers called for interview. It is desirable that each candidate shall have: Knowledge and understanding of the structure and functions of local government. Knowledge of current local government issues, priorities, concerns and future direction. Understanding of the role of a Senior Staff Officer. Relevant administrative experience at a sufficiently high level. Experience of managing and supervising staff, including managing performance. Experience of working as part of a team. Experience of compiling, preparing and presenting reports, presentations, correspondence etc. Effective financial and resource management skills. Knowledge and experience of operating ICT systems. Applicants should satisfy themselves they are eligible under the required qualifications. Kilkenny County Council may not be in a position to investigate the eligibility of all candidates in advance of the interview/examination, and hence persons who are ineligible but nevertheless enter, may put themselves to unnecessary expense JOB DESCRIPTION ROLE Kilkenny County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel, from which relevant vacancies for the post of Senior Staff Officer may be filled. The Senior Staff Officer is a supervisory position within the Council and is assigned responsibility for the administration and management of a work area, section or team. The post holder has a supervisory role in the day to day operations of a work area or as a team leader. The Senior Staff Officer is expected to carry out their duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence and ensures impartial decision making. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES DUTIES OF THE ROLE SHALL INCLUDE: The duties may include but are not limited to the following and 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. To be responsible for the management and administration of a section or sections within the Council, including the management and supervision of staff. To support their line manager to ensure work programmes are implemented to deliver on the Council’s corporate and operational plans, including planning and prioritising work and allocating resources. To develop and maintain productive working relationships, including providing information and assistance when required. To act as a key point of contact and liaison in relation to all operational matters for the service delivery section or sections for which they are responsible. To research, analyse and communicate information on specific issues and policies as appropriate, including compiling, preparing and presenting reports, presentations, correspondence etc. To represent the local authority on committees and at meetings and to report on progress in his or her respective section or department as required. To provide support and administrative assistance in the delivery of projects as required. To be involved in the day to day financial management of capital and operational expenditure in the section or department. To identify opportunities for improvements in the service delivery within the relevant area of responsibility. To implement and manage change management initiatives within the relevant area of responsibility. To manage and supervise employees in supporting roles, including assigning and scheduling duties and workload, providing on going support and handling day to day issues. To ensure compliance with all organisational policies and procedures within their area of responsibility and to provide assistance in the understanding and interpretation of policies and procedures to employees in their area of responsibility and to customers and other stakeholders as appropriate. To participate in corporate management activities and responsibilities appropriate to the grade. To be in compliance with Health and Safety legislative requirements, policies and procedures and safe systems of work. To deputise for the line manager or equivalent as required. To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required, or assigned, from time to time. PARTICULARS OF OFFICE SALARY The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The holder of the office shall pay to Kilkenny County Council any fees or other monies (other than inclusive salary) payable to and received by him/her by virtue of his/her office or in respect of services which he/she is required by or under any enactment to perform. In accordance with EL02/2011 persons who are not serving Local Authority employees must be placed on the minimum of the scale. Where a person being appointed is a serving Local Authority employee normal starting pay rules will apply. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with government policy. The current salary scale for the position is €57,895 minimum of the scale to €70,730 maximum of the scale inclusive of LSI’s. CITIZENSHIP Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or (e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or (f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident. SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTION Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 New members joining the public sector on or after 1st January 2013 will be required to join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. It applies to all first time entrants to the Public Service as well as former public servants returning to the public sector after a break of more than 26 weeks. Your contributions will be made up of 3% of your gross pensionable remuneration and 3.5% of your net pensionable remuneration (your gross pensionable remuneration less twice the value of the Contributory State Pension). Your normal retirement age under this scheme is the same age at which you can claim the Contributory State Pension. The minimum age for receipt of this pension is Age 66. There is a compulsory retirement age of 70 years. Persons who commenced in Public Service Employment after 6th April 1995 and prior to 1st January 2013: Persons who became pensionable employees after 6th April 1995 and prior to 1st January 2013, without a break in employment, will join the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998. Contributions are payable at the rate of 1.5% of your basic salary, 3.5% of basic salary less twice the value of the Contributory State Pension and a further 1.5% is payable for spouse and children’s contributions (non officer grades pay a co-ordinated contribution). Non New Entrants (those who became pensionable after 6th of April 1995 and prior to 1st April 2004) have a minimum retirement age of 60 and a compulsory retirement age of 70. New Entrants (those who became pensionable after 1st April 2004 and prior to 1st January 2013) have minimum retirement age of 65 with no compulsory retirement age. Persons who commenced in Public Service Employment before 6th April 1995: Their minimum retirement age is 60 and they have a compulsory retirement age of 70 as per Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government Circular Letter CL/2/2019. Contributions are 5% of basic salary and 1.5% of basic salary towards Widow’s and Orphan’s or Spouse and Children’s Scheme. PENSION ABATEMENT If the appointee was previously employed in the Civil Service or in the Public Service please note that the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 (Section 52) includes a provision which extends abatement of pension for all Civil and Public Servants who are re employed where a Public Service Pension is in payment. This provision to apply abatement across the wider public service came into effect on 1 November 2012. This may have pension implications for any person appointed to this position that is currently in receipt of a Civil or Public Service pension or has a preserved Civil or Public Service pension which will come into payment during his/her employment in this position. Prior to appointment, successful applicants will be obliged to complete a declaration in relation to previous Public Service pensionable employment. Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand the abatement provisions, where relevant, 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. PENSION ACRUAL A 40 year limit on total service that can be counted towards pension where a person has been a member of more than one pre existing public service pension scheme (i.e. non Single Scheme) as per the 2012 Act shall apply. This 40 year limit is provided for in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. This may have implications for any appointee who has acquired pension rights in a previous public service employment. PROBATION The following provisions shall apply: There shall be a period after such appointments take effect during which such persons shall hold such office on probation Such period shall be 12 months but the Chief Executive may at his/her discretion extend such period Such persons shall cease to hold such employment at end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory PRE EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION OR QUESTIONNAIRE For the purposes of satisfying the requirement as to health, it will be necessary for each successful applicant, before he/she is appointed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by Kilkenny County Council. In the event the applicant does not take up the post following the pre employment medical, he/she will reimburse Kilkenny County Council the cost of the medical examination, as per a previously signed understanding. HOURS OF WORK The person appointed will be required to work a 35 hour week Monday to Friday which equates to a 7 hour day. ANNUAL LEAVE Annual leave entitlement for this position is 30 days per annum in accordance with Department of Environment, Community and Local Government Circular LG(P) 07/2011. TRAVEL When required to do so holders of the office shall hold a full Irish driving licence for class B vehicles free from endorsement and disqualification and shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the Local Authority. It is Kilkenny County Council policy that all staff using their private cars for work purposes, regardless of the frequency should: Indemnify Kilkenny County Council on their personal insurance policy Note business class on their personal policy It is the obligation of the driver or owner to ensure that the vehicle is fit to be on the public road When applicable for specific roles, travelling and subsistence expenses necessarily incurred in the course of official duties will be refunded in accordance with appropriate rates in line with the relevant Department Circulars and any other relevant documents. If during your employment, your licence is revoked, even temporarily, or if you receive endorsements on your licence, which may affect your duties, you are obliged to notify the Council immediately. LOCATION The holder of the office shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE The holder of the post shall comply with Kilkenny County Council’s Safety Management System. He/she shall familiarise him/herself with the Safety statement for his/her section and all the associated safety and health risk assessments, safe systems of work and procedures and make proper use of all safety clothing and equipment. Failure to comply with the Safety Statement and its requirements may result in disciplinary action. TRAINING It is a condition of employment that successful applicants will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The post holder will be expected to abide and adhere to the policies and procedures applicable to Kilkenny County Council. SELECTION PROCESS The selection process may include: Stage: Submission of completed applications and required supporting documents Stage: Eligibility and Shortlisting of applicants on the basis of information submitted in the applications and supporting documents Stage: A competency based interview which may be conducted face to face or by way of remote interview Stage: Panel formation STAGE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS Applicants should complete the Application Form online via the advert link or through the www.kilkennycoco.ie link Applicants are required to submit their applications electronically, along with the required documentation. Applicants should retain a copy of their Application Form for their own personal reference
Outreach Respite Team Lead
JOB OPPORTUNITY 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 a highly-motivated Outreach Respite Team Lead to join our team in Respite Services Carlow / Kilkenny. Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: Full time Salary Scale: €49,597 - €60,013 pro rata per annum Annual Leave Entitlement: 30 days pro rata per annum This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Overview of the Post To assist the manager with the co-ordination and delivery of the range of outreach support services to children. The main responsibilities include working in partnership with families to develop goals and plans, allocating staff to deliver the service and monitoring service delivery. The Team Lead will work with a dedicated group of children /young people in a person-centered approach to meet their identified need, provide administration support to the service and provide support and supervision to the allocated staff team as directed by the Manager. The range of services may include after school, day, evening, weekend respite, summers camps and other forms of alternative respite as they are developed. See Job Description for full details. The successful candidate will have:- Essential Criteria: · A recognised relevant third level qualification in health care, social care, child care, nursing (min level 7 or equivalent). · 2 years’ experience of working with children/young persons in home, in a centre or in a community-based setting. · 1 years’ experience of working with children with a range of disabilities including Autism. · Full driver’s license. · Must be elibible to work in the state · Registration relevant to the role. · Knowledge of best practice within disability services and understanding of the social model of disability. · Knowledge of family centred approach in the delivery of services to people with disabilities. · Broad knowledge of Enable Ireland Services. · Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and service-related database systems. Desirable Criteria:- · Previous supervisory experience. · Management qualification. · Specific knowledge of disability. · Knowledge of interagency models of working. 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: Friday 22nd May 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
Sales Assistant
Do you have a passion for retail and get a buzz from providing a fantastic customer experience ? If so, we are now looking for a Sales Assistant to join our Kilkenny Store. Previous experience in a retail store would be beneficial but training will be given. In return we’ll provide: Regatta Great Outdoors Ireland have a number of stores and concessions across Ireland, selling great clothing, footwear and equipment from Regatta, Dare2b and Craghoppers.
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: A number ofPart-time /afterschool /relief contracts are available Salary Scale: €35,070 to €42,440 pro rata per annum pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) Annual Leave Entitlement: 30 days pro rata per annum 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: Wednesday 20th May 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
Outreach Respite Manager
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 a highly-motivated Outreach Respite Manager to join our team in Respite Services Carlow / Kilkenny. Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: Full-time Salary Scale: €55,430 to €68,228 pro rata per annum Annual Leave Entitlement: 33 pro rata per annum This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Overall Purpose of the Post: The post holder will be responsible for the development, management and delivery of a range of respite services in the region including day, evening and weekend respite, afterschool support, summer activity sessions and future alternative respite services across the Southeast. This includes responsibility for the management of staffing, budgets, and the provision of the highest standards of respite care. This will consist of planning, developing, managing and reviewing services in line with the identified needs in the area and aligned to Enable Ireland’s Strategic Plan and model of service delivery. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and the implementation of Enable Ireland policies and procedures, ensuring that services are child-centered and in line with best practice ensuring a high standard of clinical care is maintained. The successful candidate will line manage and provide support and supervision and ensure appropriate training is delivered to the staff team. See Job Description and Person Specification for further details. 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. Enable Ireland welcomes applications from candidates who will be eligible for Professional Registration in the coming months. In the event that candidates are considered for appointment pending their Professional Registration, they may initially be appointed to an assistant grade post. Closing date for applications: Friday 15th May 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
Staff Nurse Respite
- 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 a highly-motivated Staff Nurse to join our team in the Carlow/Kilkenny Respite service based in both Carlow and Kilkenny. Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time Salary Scale: €36,333 - €53,050 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) Annual Leave Entitlement: 33 pro rata per annum This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. 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 will involve week day and weekend work, sleep overs and night duty. Duties: · Create an environment, which promotes each child’s participation in terms of choice and decision-making and in which each child is enabled to reach their highest level of independence. · The candidate should display a skilled approach to clinical and therapeutic interventions to provide care across various states of health and wellbeing and promoting wellness. · The candidate should be able to work within their scope of practice, building on their professional development throughout their employment. · Be a lead clinician in assigned, allocated clinical areas of responsibility and carry a clinical caseload appropriate to the post. · Be responsible for the co-ordination, assessment, planning, implementation and review of care for children according to service standards including TUSLA and HIQA regulations. · Ensure the implementation of agreed programmes of care for each child, are met in ways, which promote dignity and respect for the child. · Identify and understand the health and medical needs of each child as required and ensure their needs are met appropriately. · Work with individual children in a range of settings. At all times the staff will take the lead in ensuring the safety of the children. · Provide leadership, support, mentorship to all support staff in the provision of clinical and care support services across multiple locations. · Takes responsibility for the line management and clinical supervision of staff and student within the team/service as required. · In partnership with parents/carers/team to act as facilitator to foster links with the child’s future educators. · Identify training needs and deliver training to non-nursing staff as required. · Ensure that the care and hygiene of treatment rooms, bathroom and toileting facilities are to the highest standards. · Planning and management of bus routes and time schedules and act as bus escort in the transportation of the children to and from home as required. · Staff will be expected to display appropriate sensitivity while working closely with families and service users. · Works in accordance with Enable Ireland’s Code of Practice, Guidelines for working with Services Users and other Enable Ireland National Policies and Procedures. · In consultation with the inter/multidisciplinary team be responsible for the design, implementation and evaluation of the programme of activity for each child. · Liaise with and organise Paediatric Clinics as appropriate. · Liaise with Health Care Professionals. · Ensure that equipment, toys and furniture are maintained in good order. Overall responsibility for children’s clothing and equipment, ensuring they go home in good order. Planning and Organising of Activities and Resources: · Plans and organises activities and necessary resources efficiently and effectively. · Understands the importance of time management for themselves and in particular how this translates to organising their assigned caseload. · Demonstrates the ability to arrange and schedule activities. · Deals with unexpected scenarios with persistence and flexibility to ensure the achievement of goals. · Will be accountable for regular documentation of children’s progress in their files. Professional Development and Standards in the Service: · Ensures that all records and technical data are up to date and available if required. · Ensures strict compliance with health and safety standards and adheres to operational guidelines ensuring equipment is checked and working correctly in accordance with safety standards. · Maintains a disciplined and professional level of performance under sustained or situational pressure. Integrity & Decision Making: · Holds an appropriate and effective set of professional values and beliefs and behaves in line with professional standards as set down by Enable Ireland NMBI, and other relevant professional bodies. · Makes decisions in a well-judged and timely manner bringing all relevant information to bear. · Uses logical analysis to break complex problems into their component parts. · Promotes and consistently supports the demonstration and development of evidence based service delivery. Service Delivery & Initiative: · Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to make a credible contribution to the service. · Collaborate with the children and young people while working in partnership with parents/family/carer and all other relevant stakeholders to identify and achieve goals. · Strives to achieve quality results at all levels of the servicein line with the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) as adopted by Enable Ireland. · Takes initiatives to move the service forward and shows a willingness to try out new ideas under supervision that add service delivery value. · Is committed to achieving evidence based goals and the continuous improvement of the service. · Shows enthusiasm and a high level of motivation in completing projects. Building and Maintaining Working Relationships: · Forms strong positive working relationships across all areas of the service, builds on a common understanding. · Demonstrates a supportive and reciprocating work style including strong empathy with service users. · To communicate effectively with parents of children attending the service so as to provide a children and family centred service. · Works appropriately with all stakeholders. Team Working: · To work in collaboration with the other members of the interdisciplinary team in the planning and delivery of services for children, in particular in the development of person centred planning. · Attend and actively contribute to relevant clinical and professional and service meetings. · Participate in training and developmental opportunities as identified and agreed. · Support and contribute to research initiatives as required. · Understands concepts of interdisciplinary team working and complexity of working in teams. Communication: · Gets a message across fluently and persuasively in a variety of different media (oral, written and electronic). · Makes a compelling case to positively influence the thinking of others. · Demonstrates strong listening and interpersonal skills. · Works in partnership with a range of relevant stakeholders. Leadership: · Builds credibility and portrays the profession/service in a positive light by being professional and well informed. · Demonstrates determination and initiative to achieve results and improve the service. · Clearly accepts accountability for standards of performance in relevant area of responsibility. · Inspires others to work to high standards by being enthusiastic about the profession and the service. · Maintains ethical and personal standards at all times. · Facilitates individual and group interventions in a skilled manner. · Communicate and work in co-operation with the Manager and other team members in providing an integrated quality service, taking the lead role as required. · To carry out vaccination of both service owners and staff as required. Essential Criteria: · A recognised validated University Degree or an equivalent qualification in Intellectual Disability Nursing/ or Children’s Nursing. · Must be registered, with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI]. · Candidates must have current eligibility to work in the state. · Full manual driving licence for within the state / jurisdiction with access to own transport. · Experience of working with children with disability. · Annual registration On appointment, practitioners must maintain live annual registration maintained by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann). And Practitioners must confirm annual registration with the NMBI to Enable Ireland. Desirable Criteria: · Commitment to working in partnership with parents/carers and children in a family centred manner. · Good knowledge of child protection & child development. · Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of residential respite and day services. · Understanding of HIQA standards. · Experience of working with teenagers with behaviours that challenge. · Experience of inter/transdisciplinary working. · Maintains a disciplined and professional level of performance under sustained or situational pressure. - Demonstrates the ability to arrange and schedule activities. · Be able to work effectively as a team member to work without daily supervision and be self-motivating. · Willingness to embrace service development and change. 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: Friday 8th May 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
