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PERSONAL ASSISTANT NEEDED Job Description: The ÁT Network are recruiting for a part-time Personal Assistant to assist a young woman with a disability to live a full and independent life as possible. A Personal Assistant is required to assist a young woman with an intellectual disability both in her home and in the local community, attending different social events and activities. The successful candidate will receive training and development in line with the role. This role would suit an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who is committed to providing care and supporting someone to live an independent life within their community. If you are looking for a new and exciting challenge and want to be part of a progressive organisation we would be delighted to receive an application from you. Location: Stradbally, Laois Hours: 10 hours per week (Friday and Saturday) with potential for relief cover Monday - Thursday. Pay: €17 per hour Duties and Responsibilities Application Process Please click the APPLY NOW button to upload a CV and cover letter Closing Date: 24/04/2026 Applicants must be in a position to provide two suitable references, complete Garda Vetting and complete mandatory training. For more information on what ÁT does, please see our website- The AT Network
Carpenters/Joinery Fitters
Teamwoodcraft is an award winning joinery seeking Carpenters/Joinery Fitters/3rd or 4th year apprentices to work alongside our existing fitting team onsite. Duties will include fitting of bar joinery (i.e. counters, panelling, screens, doors and frames). Experience preferred but training can be given if eager to learn. Salary DOE.
Business Development Rep - Hybrid Role
Delegate2Xcelerate are looking for a full-time Business Development Rep for a hybrid role. The successful candidate will be a driven individual with a strong track record in cold outreach and developing a new business pipelines. Company Description Delegate2Xcelerate specialises in helping businesses achieve predictable growth by offering comprehensive outsourced solutions in B2B lead generation, sales, marketing, and office administration. Role Description This is a full-time, hybrid role for a Business Development Rep. We’re looking for a driven individual a strong track record in cold outreach and developing a new business pipeline for us/our clients. The BDR will oversee and execute lead generation campaigns and develop go-to-market strategies. The role also involves engaging with key stakeholders to drive business opportunities. If you are a hunter this role is for you. Key Responsibilities Please click the APPLY NOW button to upload your CV. Don't have a current CV? Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates.
Mystery Shoppers
Mystery Shoppers - Required Nationwide! Looking to earn an extra income? Would you like to earn cash while you shop? Customer Perceptions are recruiting Mystery Shoppers across Ireland. Flexible working hours are available to suit your needs. All you need is: ✅ Good observational skills ✅ The ability to recognise outstanding customer service ✅ A strong grasp of written and spoken English Click Apply Now to submit your application today! Don't have a current CV? No worries - Just click Apply Now and upload your letter of introduction through the cv section OR Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates section and build your CV today! 🛑 IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 4 WORKING DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER 🛑
Team Leaders / Independent Advocates
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland is recruiting a panel of Team Leaders for upcoming opportunities in Dublin and Nationwide. Job Ref - NATTL0326 Closing date for applications is the 29th of March Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland provide unique intensive support programmes to young people. We have a strengths based, wrapround approach to support and we employ community-based Youth Advocates - which leads to long-lasting positive outcomes for young people and families. The Team Leader will manage the provision of direct services to clients and their families who are referred to the programme. You will manage a team of community-based Advocates and ensure that all clients receive an appropriate and high-quality service. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all applicants from diverse backgrounds with a relevant qualifications and work experience. These posts offer : Full Job Description This post requires: a belief in the YAP model of strengths based, needs led services for children, young people and families. You must have experience in the provision and management of direct services to children, young people and families. You will lead in the recruitment, training, management and supervision of staff/advocates; provide high quality services to children, young people and families using the strengths-based model and operate within YAP Ireland policies and procedures. This post also requires a high degree of flexibility and creativity in responding to the needs of young people and families, delivering a high standard of service in a changing climate, working time and the requirement for national travel. This post is responsible to the YAP Ireland Service Manager. 1. Essential Qualifications: • A Degree, preferably in Advocacy or Social Care field e.g. Youth Work, Community Work, Psychology, Child Psychology, Social Work, Social Science, or Social Care. • Experience of at least three years of direct work with children, young people and families. • Experience of at least two years in managing and supervising staff in delivering client centred services both inhouse and in communities. • Experience of managing a range of stakeholder relationships in a solution focused way. • Experience of Advocating on behalf of Children, young people and families. • Full Clean Driver’s Licence and access to own transport. • Demonstrate excellent communications skills, both oral and written, including computer proficiency in use of Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel etc. 2. Responsibilities and Tasks: The Team Leader is responsible to the Service Manager in the overall delivery of YAP programmes. This includes the provision of direct services to children, young people and families, personnel management and budget management of YAP Programmes. Specific Tasks Include: 1. To provide a direct service to clients and their families in line with the YAP Model 2. To manage the provision of direct services to clients and their families who are referred to YAP programmes. 3. To provide Independent Advocacy Services to young people and families who are referred to the Reviewed April 2025 – by Director of Services, YAP Ireland Independent Advocacy Service. 4. To recruit and train a team of staff/advocates for the YAP programmes in line with best practice and YAP Recruitment and Selection Policy and Procedures. 5. To manage and supervise a team of staff/advocates in the delivery of high-quality services to clients and their families including induction, probation and managing HR issues in line with YAP Ireland HR policies and procedures. 6. Ensure quality case recording is carried out in a timely manner in line with case management guidance and policies. 7. To manage child protection referrals and incidents and act as a designated officer in line with Children’s First Guidelines. 8. To manage adult protection referrals and incidents and act as a designated officer in line with Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse – National Policy and Procedures’ (2014). 9. To ensure that the service is delivered in line with the YAP Model and values with a focus o outcomes and positive change for clients and their families. 10. To agree and sign off payroll on a weekly basis and manage spend on each case in line with the budget. 11. To ensure all necessary reporting requirements are delivered in a timely fashion including HR, Research, statistics, financial reports, activity reports for stakeholders etc., 12. Ensure that best practice guidelines are adhered to by all staff including Children First guidelines, legislative requirements etc., 13. To work with young people and families to increase their voice in the service and in external services by facilitating training, groups, activities and participation sessions as required. 14. Facilitate and participate in staff/advocate team meetings and training sessions as scheduled. 15. To assist in the growth and development of YAP Ireland Programmes and Services through piloting services and initiating services in new areas. 16. Assist in the achievement of fundraising and communication strategies 17. Adhere to all YAP Ireland HR policies and procedures, including Health and Safety Policy, Code o Conduct, Child Protection, Complaints, Performance Management. 18. Develop effective working relationships with key staff within TUSLA, legal representatives, social care services and relevant community and voluntary organisations to ensure that quality services can be delivered. 19. Perform other duties as required by Senior Managers. Salary: €50,235 3. Team Leader Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualifications: Candidates should possess a Degree in Advocacy or in the Social Care field: e.g. Youth Work, Community Work, Psychology, Child Psychology, Social Work, Social Science or Social Care Essential Experience: • Belief in a strengths-based, needs led model of working with children, young people and families. • Experience of at least three years direct work with children, young people and families. • Experience of at least two years in managing and supervising staff/volunteers in delivering client centred services. • Experience of facilitating Group work or Participation Work with young people and/or family members. • Experience in child protection work • Experience of recording in a factual, timely way Desirable Experience: • Lived experience – expert by experience. • Proficiency in languages other than Irish and English. • Experience and understanding of the issues for children at risk/ working with children who are experiencing mental health issues/ working with Separated Children Seeking International Protection in Ireland. • Experience in recruiting staff or volunteers Experience in delivering training to staff or volunteers • Experience in Budget Management of a family or community-based service Essential Skills: • Ability to motivate and lead a team of people and work independently • Ability to build strong working relationships across a range of stakeholders using a solution focused approach. • Demonstrated excellent communications skills, both oral and written, including computer proficiency in use of Word, Outlook, Power point, Excel etc. • Ability to be creative, innovative and dynamic and work in a strengths-based way Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload Closing date for applications is the 29th of March PLEASE CLICK ON THE APPLY NOW BUTTON TO APPLY THROUGH THE YAP WEBSITE!
Resident DJ for Music Bar in Mallorca - Accommodation Available
Resident DJ for Music Bar in Mallorca - Accommodation Available Job Title: DJ Required – Music Bar in Mallorca, Spain Duration: Seasonal (April – October) Accommodation: Available Eligibility: EU Citizens Only Job Description: We are looking for an experienced DJ to join our team at a lively music bar in Mallorca, Spain for the summer season. Key Responsibilities: • Playing the best music • Engaging with customers to create a fun and enjoyable atmosphere Requirements: • Confident, talkative, and outgoing personality • Ability to provide great entertainment • Must be eligible to work in the EU (EU citizens only) • Willingness to commit for the full season (April – October) Perks & Benefits: • Accommodation Available • Work in a fun and lively music bar environment • Meet new people and enjoy the summer season in Mallorca How to Apply: Click the APPLY NOW button to submit your CV or send a WhatsApp message to +34 618 762 827 for more details.
Bar Staff / Waiters – Music Bar in Mallorca, Spain
Job Title: Bar Staff / Waiters – Music Bar in Mallorca, Spain Location: Mallorca, Spain Duration: Seasonal (April – October) Accommodation: Available Eligibility: EU Citizens Only Job Description: We are looking for enthusiastic and outgoing Bar Staff / Waiters to join our team at a lively music bar in Mallorca, Spain for the summer season. If you love working in a fast-paced, social environment and have a passion for great service, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Key Responsibilities: How to Apply: Click the APPLY NOW button to submit your CV or send a WhatsApp message to +34 618 762 827 for more details.
PR Bar Staff / Resident DJ – Music Bar in Mallorca, Spain
We are looking for PR Bar Staff and also a Resident DJ for a busy Music Bar in Mallorca, Spain Location: Mallorca, Spain Accommodation: Available Duration: Seasonal (April – October) Eligibility: EU Citizens Only Job Description: We are looking for enthusiastic and outgoing Bar Staff / Waiters to join our team at a lively music bar in Mallorca, Spain for the summer season. If you love working in a fast-paced, social environment and have a passion for great service, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Key Responsibilities: • Serving drinks & cocktails efficiently in a busy bar setting • Providing excellent customer service with a friendly and welcoming attitude • Engaging with customers to create a fun and enjoyable atmosphere • Handling cash and card payments accurately • Keeping the bar and seating areas clean and organized • Assisting with stock management and restocking as needed Requirements: • Confident, talkative, and outgoing personality • Ability to work well under pressure in a busy environment • Previous bar or hospitality experience is a plus but not essential • Must be eligible to work in the EU (EU citizens only) • Willingness to commit for the full season (April – October) Perks & Benefits: • Accommodation Available • Work in a fun and lively music bar environment • Meet new people and enjoy the summer season in Mallorca People applying for the DJ Opportunity must have experience. How to Apply: Click the APPLY NOW button to submit your CV or send a WhatsApp message to +34 618 762 827 for more details.
Senior Staff Officer
THE COMPETITION Laois County Council is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant experience for the position of Senior Staff Officer (Grade VI). Recruitment arrangements to this grade will now be on the following basis: The Council will form three (3) separate panels of suitably qualified candidates to meet the requirements for posts confined to the local authority sector, open and those confined to Laois County Council staff, from which future relevant vacancies may be filled. Suitably qualified persons are invited to apply for the following panel(s): - THE PRINCIPAL TERMS & CONDITIONS 1. PARTICULARS: The position is whole time, permanent and pensionable. The Council reserves the right to, at any time, re-assign an employee to any department now or in the future 2. PROBATION: Where a person who is not already a permanent employee of this local authority is appointed, the following provisions shall apply: (a) There shall be a period after appointment takes effect, during which such a person shall hold the position on probation; (b) Such period shall be ten months’, but the Chief Executive may, at his/her discretion, extend such period; (c) Such a person shall cease to hold the position at the end of the period of probation, unless during this period the Chief Executive has certified that the service is satisfactory; (d) There will be ongoing assessments during the probationary period. Employment may be terminated by either party during probation or at the end of the probationary period on one week’s notice. 3. REMUNERATION: The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. The current annual pay-scale is: €56,875 minimum to €70,730 LSI 2 (as per circular EL 02/2026). Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department circular. New entrants will commence on the minimum point of the scale. 4. DUTIES: The duties of the office are to give to the local authority and (a) Such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive, for the purposes of the Local Government Acts, is Chief Executive, and (b) to any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority or by any of the authorities or bodies mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph, Under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such other officers as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate services of an executive, administrative or management nature as are required for the exercise and performance of any of its powers, duties and functions as may be delegated to him or her by the Chief Executive from time to time including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by the local authority and such duties as may be required in relation to the area of any local authority. The holder of the office, will, if required, act for an officer of a higher level. 5. SELECTION PROCESS: Candidates will initially be assessed to ensure that they meet the minimum specified eligibility criteria for the position. a. Shortlisting Shortlisting may apply based on the information supplied on application forms and the requirements of the position as set out. It is expected that given the qualifications and experience of prospective applicants the short-listing requirements may be significantly higher than the minimum qualifications and experience requirements set out for the post. b. Competitive Interview Selection of candidates for appointment shall be by means of a competitive interview, conducted by or on behalf of the local authority. The Council is committed to a process of selection on merit, based on fair and open competition. The criteria for judging suitability and ranking will be related directly to the qualifications, attributes and skills required to undertake the duties and responsibilities to the standard required in the post. c. Panels Following completion of interviews, panels may be formed as described on page 2, the duration of which is at the discretion of the Council. While a panel remains in force, offers of temporary or permanent employment may be made subject to confirmation of qualifications and satisfying clauses in relation to health, character or other requirements of the particular post. Persons to whom an offer of employment is made must take up duty within 1 month from the date of offer, or such extended period as the Council may agree, otherwise, the Council may decide not to appoint them. d . References/Documentary Evidence Each candidate may be required to submit as references the names and addresses of two responsible persons to whom is well known to them but not related. Candidates may be required to submit documentary evidence to the local authority in support of their application 6. RETIREMENT AGE : The Single Public Service Pension Scheme (“Single Scheme”) as provided by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 commenced with effect from 1st January 2013. The act introduces new pension and retirement provisions for new entrants to the public service appointed on or after 1st January 2013 . The normal retirement age under the Single Pension Scheme is the same as the age at which you can claim the Contributory State Pension from the Department of Social Protection which is currently 66 years of age with a compulsory retirement age of 70. Otherwise, the retirement age of the relevant pension scheme applies. It should be noted that candidates who are in receipt of a Public Service Pension and are re-hired in any paid capacity by a Public Service Body may be liable to have their pension abated. Prior to appointment successful candidates will be obliged to complete a Declaration in relation to previous Public Pensionable Employment. 7. RESIDENCE : The holder of the post shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. 8. SUPERANNUATION: The superannuation contributions of the relevant pension scheme will apply. 9. SICK LEAVE: The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail. 10. DRIVING LICENCE: When required to do so, holders of the office shall possess a current full driving licence in respect of Category B vehicles or equivalent in the EU Model Driving Licence and have access to a car. 11. Right to Information and Review: The Council is committed to offering feedback and information to candidates. Any candidate who wishes to do so may request to have a decision or the process reviewed. Any such request must be submitted in writing, stating the grounds of the request and this must be submitted to hr@laoiscoco.ie within five working days of the date of notification of a relevant decision. 12. Confidentiality: Subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, applications will be treated in strict confidence. 13. Other: Appointments to the Council are subject to satisfactory checks with regard to references, qualifications, medical examinations, and Garda Vetting, as applicable. 14. GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATIONS Laois County Council is committed to protecting your personal data and we comply with our obligations under the Data Protection Acts, 1988 – 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulations. Basis for Processing your Personal Information The basis for processing your personal data is to process your application for the position you have applied for with Laois County Council under the Terms of the Employment (Information) Act 1994 and Human Resources Department policies and procedures. Personal data sought for the purpose of recruitment will include your name, your contact details including email address and mobile number, particulars of education, details regarding your record of employment, details of referees and confirmation of if you require an employment permit/visa or work authorisation. When your application form is received, we create a computer record in your name, which contains much of the personal information you have supplied. This personal record is used solely in processing your candidature. You are entitled to obtain at any time, a copy of information about you, which is kept on computer. Sharing of Information Outside of the relevant recruitment team, the information provided in your application form will only be shared for progressing the competition for which you have applied for, with a designated short listing and/or interview board. If, following the competition, you are placed on a panel and offered a position, the information provided in your application form will form part of your Personnel File and may be used for deciding the post to which you are assigned. Furthermore, should you be offered a position and subsequently confirm your interest in the position, the information provided on your application form will be used to request service records, employment references and/or character references as required. Storage period Your application will be retained for one year from the date a panel for this position is formed. In exceptional circumstances panels can be extended for an additional year and your personal data will be kept until the extension has expired (usually a further one year, rarely two years). You will be notified if the panel has been extended after one year and the new expiry date of the panel. Applications which are unsuccessful at interview stage will be retained for one year. Applications that are not progressed to interview stage will be destroyed post competition. If you do not furnish the personal data requested, Laois County Council will not be able to progress your application form for the competition for which you are applying. Laois County Council’s Privacy Statement can be assessed at: https://laois.ie/privacy-statement/
General Operative
Pay Rate: €18.00 per hour (depending on experience) At Robinson, we specialise in the manufacture of HGV trailers, cranes, tippers, and truck bodies. We are expanding our team and are seeking an experienced and motivated General Operative / Assembly Technician to join our manufacturing facility. Location: Portnahinch, Portarlington, Co. Laois, Ireland (R32 CD40) A well-located facility offering a relaxed working environment away from heavy traffic and urban congestion. Role Overview: As an Assembly Technician, you will play a key role in the production and assembly of high-quality trailers and related equipment. Working within a skilled team, you will be responsible for assembling components to a high standard while adhering to safety and quality requirements. Key Responsibilities:
