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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 Adult Services Support Worker to join our team in Meath Adult Services based in Bailis . Contract Type: Permanent Full time (1.0 WTE) Contract Hours: 39 hours per week; Shift work including sleepovers, waking nights and weekends Salary Scale: €34,382 to €41,607 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : Annual leave entitlement is 30 days pro rata per annum and proportionately less for less than 12 months service Overview of the Post: Enable Ireland Northeast provides supported living to individuals with a primary physical disability. The service is based on partnership, dignity and respect. The Adult Support Worker will be responsible for assisting service users to maintain their independence by supporting and caring for them to allow them to live the life they choose in their local community. The role of Support Worker is to facilitate the person with a disability in all aspects of daily living including assistance with personal and domestic care needs, mobility, accessing services in their community, and support with therapy and other programmes. The role of the Support Worker is tailored to the requirements of the individual service user and as such will vary from person to person. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: Desirable Criteria: · Specific requirements relating to working with individuals e.g. previous experience of working with individuals with Acquired Brain Injury/Epilepsy and/or behaviours of concern. · Experience of supporting people with disabilities in community setting 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 1st April, 2026 @ 12pm 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
Residential Leader
Residential Leader (Social Care Manager 1/CNM1) Includes Person in Charge Responsibility Full-time 78 hours per fortnight one full-time maternity leave cover position. Would you like to join our Team and help shape the future of our Organisation and more importantly assist those within our Organisation to shape their future. If the answer is yes; then please read on. Following a review of our frontline governance structures across our residential services, we are delighted to offer new opportunities in frontline leadership positions. These additional leadership positions aim to ensure that all Residential Leaders have a manageable and balanced workload to lead teams to deliver a high quality of care and to the people we support. We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our Westmeath Services to work as part of a larger management team based in our Mullingar offices. The successful person will be working as part of an innovative management team that is working in partnership with Leadership experts to deliver sustainable change in our practice, and in turn improve the outcomes for the people we support. Leading teams will play a key role, and it is expected that your leadership skills will deliver positive change for all. The focus of this role will be on driving change and delivering positive outcomes. The role will suit candidates with strong organisational and management skills seeking to progress in their careers. The role incorporates Person in Charge responsibilities, which requires a management qualification and experience in managing teams. In return we can offer a flexible work/life balance, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, convenient parking at the office, and support for learning and development opportunities, an Organisational Health and Well Being Programme, excellent career opportunities, Public Service Pension Scheme and much more. Person Specification: · The ability to lead teams in driving forward the ethos of Muiriosa Foundation – keeping people we support at the centre of service provision at all times by promoting self-determination and self-direction. · Have excellent interpersonal, planning, data management, IT and organisational skills with the ability to work on own initiative. · Expected to maintain up to date and accurate records to ensure a high standard of care is provided to the people we support · Be flexible and capable of managing competing priorities within their workload. · The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following skills : · Have Qualification appropriate to the role e.g., Social Care, Nursing or other relevant qualification. · Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a management or supervisory role in the area of health or social care · Recognised Management Course · Excellent communication skills to include Leadership, Mentoring, Support and Supervision. · Have a robust knowledge and understanding of new directions and statutory requirements and their responsibilities as a Person In Charge. · Full current manual driving license & own transport · Coru registration is required (This position will be remunerated appropriate to Qualification) If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please feel free to make informal enquiries to: Joe Creevy, Area Director on either joe.creevy@muiriosa.ie or 087 9717400 Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: 8th April 2026 4:30pm To apply and pursue a rewarding career with The Muiriosa Foundation please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation N.B. When applying for positions on Rezoomo it is recommended to use a PC, Laptop or Tablet, as some mobile phones are not compatible with this software.
Student Summer Employment Scheme
The Position Westmeath County Council is currently accepting applications from third-level students for our 2026 Student Summer Employment Scheme. The Student Summer Employment Scheme is open to third-level students and will provide not only an opportunity to gain valuable work experience in the Local Authority but also a chance to see the wide range of services and future career opportunities offered by Westmeath County Council. The Student Summer Employment Scheme will offer successful applicants a ten-week placement from 8th June to 14th August 2026. The closing date and time for receipt of completed applications is 4:00pm, Monday, 30th March 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that their application is submitted on time. Applications for 2026 Summer Student Employment Scheme will be accepted via online forms. Essential Criteria Applicants for the Summer Student Employment Scheme must: ➢ Be a third level student. ➢ Minimum age 18. ➢ Have good IT skills and experience of working with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. ➢ Have a structured approach to work with good administrative and organisational capability. ➢ Communicate clearly and have effective written and verbal skills. ➢ Have a positive customer service attitude. ➢ Work as part of a team to ensure delivery of plans and schedules. ➢ Demonstrate dignity and respect to customers and colleagues. Applications for the Post Applications are sought from 3rd level students in the following areas: Business/Administration, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Horticulture and Tourism/Marketing. Particulars of Summer Student Employment Scheme Successful applicants of the Summer Student Employment Scheme will be offered a ten week temporary appointment to a whole time post (that is 35 hours per week) and will be required to start employment on 8th June 2026 for a period of ten weeks. If they fail to take up the appointment on this date, or on another date as determined by the Council in its absolute discretion, they will be deemed to have withdrawn their interest in the Summer Employment Scheme, and the Council will not proceed with their appointment. Working Hours The current working hours are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Westmeath County Council reserves the right to alter the hours of work from time to time in line with Government Circulars. All hours worked are subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997, and the Organisation of Working Time Regulations, 2001. Westmeath County Council requires employees to record their hours using a clocking system. Reporting Students employed on the Summer Student Employment Scheme will be assigned to a section appropriate to their area of study and will report directly to their designated line manager, or to any other employee of Westmeath County Council as the Director of Services or the Chief Executive may designate for this purpose. Probation A system of regular appraisal will be in place for the duration of the temporary employment, which will include discussions between the employee and the line manager regarding performance and conduct. Tenure of employment for the duration of this temporary appointment is subject to satisfactory performance, attendance, and conduct. Employment may be terminated at any point during this temporary appointment if performance, attendance and/or conduct is deemed to be unsatisfactory by the Chief Executive. Remuneration On appointment, successful candidates will be paid at the hourly rate of €14.15 via PayPath directly to the nominated bank account. Payment will be made fortnightly. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, for example PAYE and PRSI & pension. Annual Leave The temporary contract to be offered will provide for five days paid annual leave over the 10-week period of employment. This is in addition to the paid Public Holiday on 3 August 2025. Employees should not avail of annual leave without the prior consent and approval of their Line Manager. Annual leave requires prior approval of the line manager and employees must consult and secure approval with their Line Manager before taking time off. Approvals in respect of annual leave applications will have regard to work demands and operating requirements of the section. Annual leave may be suspended during periods of exceptional work demands. Code of Conduct / Organisation Policies All employees will be required to adhere to all Westmeath County Council codes of practice (including the Code of Conduct of Employees and the Confidentiality Clause) and all other organisational policies (including Health & Safety, Communications, Data Protection, Equality, Attendance Management and Use of Electronic Equipment, etc.). Training Employees are required to attend and participate fully in training programmes as may be decided by the Council for the duration of the appointment and to apply their learning throughout their daily working activities. Safety, Health & Welfare of Employees Westmeath County Council, as an employer, is obliged to ensure, as far as it is reasonably practicable, the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work of all its employees. Under the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005, the County Council has a legal duty to exercise all due care and take all protective and preventative measures to protect the Safety, Health & Welfare of its employees. All employees also have a legal obligation under Safety and Health legislation to co-operate with management and not engage in any improper conduct or behaviour or do anything which would place themselves or others at risk. Employees must not be under the influence of an intoxicant at the place of work. Employees must comply with all Safety and Health rules and regulations and attend all required Safety and Health training. Data Protection The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on 25th May 2018, replacing the existing data protection framework under the EU Data Protection Directive. The personal information (data) collected on the application form, including any attachments (which may include the collection of sensitive personal data), is collected for the purpose of processing this application, and any data collected is subject to Westmeath County Council’s privacy statement which can be found at: https://www.westmeathcoco.ie/en/ourservices/yourcouncil/privacyanddata/ Important Notice The above represents the principal conditions of service and are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all terms and conditions of employment. Selection Process Third level students who wish to be considered for the Student Summer Employment Scheme are asked to submit an online application briefly outlining your area of study (evidence required), achievements, competencies, hobbies and work experience to date, if any, for the consideration of the Council. The closing date and time for receipt of completed applications is 4:00pm, Monday, 30th March 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure: • they establish their eligibility for the Summer Employment Scheme by providing evidence of college course. • they submit their application to Westmeath County Council on time. Applications for 2026 Summer Employment Scheme will only be via online application. Applicants will be assessed for appointment based on the information provided in their application, so it is important that each applicant provides sufficient and relevant information to promote and support their application. Successful applicants will receive an offer of temporary employment by 30th April 2026 and will be required to confirm their acceptance of the offer made by return. Should an applicant not reply within one week or decline an offer of employment made, they will be deemed to have withdrawn their interest in the temporary appointment, and we will move to offer employment to the next available applicant. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide accurate contact details on their application. Correspondence from the Council will be issued to the email address provided.
Customer Care
McDonald's are one of the most recognised brands in the world, and the backbone of our brand is commitment to a set of core values: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community and Family. We live by our values every day and are committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace, providing quality jobs, and making opportunity open to all. As a Customer Care Assistant, think of yourself as the face of your restaurant. You'll interact with customers and make sure everything runs as it should in the customer areas. Activities include making children feel welcome, organising special events, looking after customers' specific needs, keeping high standards of cleanliness in the dining area and toilets and helping to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It's your responsibility to establish and maintain positive communication with customers at all times and to keep the manager informed about customer satisfaction. Quite simply, you'll be working in our fast moving, high energy environment and we’re looking for a genuine smile plus an ability to connect with customers and make them feel valued. Friendly, welcoming, courteous and helpful behaviour will come naturally to you and you’ll work well as part of a team. Effective communication skills such as attentive listening, face-to-face verbal communication and eye contact are a must. The ability to maintain high energy levels whilst working both efficiently and productively is essential. Benefits package includes: Holiday pay, Service Awards, Meal allowance, Employee discounts from top high street and online brands and much more........... CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Crew Member
McDonald's are one of the most recognised brands in the world, and the backbone of our brand is commitment to a set of core values: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community and Family. We live by our values every day and are committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace, providing quality jobs, and making opportunity open to all. Join us and you'll become part of a team, that works together to provide the best customer experience. If you've visited one of our restaurants before, you’ve probably got some idea of what's involved in working here. But you might not realise the variety and scope of the role. We want every McDonald's customer to have a brilliant experience, every time they visit. That means hot food in a clean and friendly restaurant. As a Crew Member, you'll make it happen, whether you're preparing food, serving on the till or being out in the dining areas looking after our customers' needs. You will consistently deliver the highest standards of quality, service and cleanliness in the restaurant. Provide friendly, fast and accurate service. Complete tasks and activities in line with training, company guidelines and management direction. Follow all workplace safety, security and food hygiene procedures. Treat all customers and colleagues with courtesy and respect working as a supportive team member. Friendly, welcoming, courteous and helpful behaviour will come naturally to you and you’ll work well as part of a team. Effective communication skills such as attentive listening, face-to-face verbal communication and eye contact are a must. The ability to maintain high energy levels whilst working both efficiently and productively is essential. Quite simply, you'll be working in our fast moving, high energy environment and we’re looking for a genuine smile, enthusiasm, energy, plus an ability to connect with customers and make them feel valued. Benefits package includes : Holiday pay, Service Awards, Meal allowance, Employee discounts from top high street and online brands and much more.... CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Crew Member
McDonald's are one of the most recognised brands in the world, and the backbone of our brand is commitment to a set of core values: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community and Family. We live by our values every day and are committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace, providing quality jobs, and making opportunity open to all. Join us and you'll become part of a team, that works together to provide the best customer experience. If you've visited one of our restaurants before, you’ve probably got some idea of what's involved in working here. But you might not realise the variety and scope of the role. We want every McDonald's customer to have a brilliant experience, every time they visit. That means hot food in a clean and friendly restaurant. As a Crew Member, you'll make it happen, whether you're preparing food, serving on the till or being out in the dining areas looking after our customers' needs. You will consistently deliver the highest standards of quality, service and cleanliness in the restaurant. Provide friendly, fast and accurate service. Complete tasks and activities in line with training, company guidelines and management direction. Follow all workplace safety, security and food hygiene procedures. Treat all customers and colleagues with courtesy and respect working as a supportive team member. Friendly, welcoming, courteous and helpful behaviour will come naturally to you and you’ll work well as part of a team. Effective communication skills such as attentive listening, face-to-face verbal communication and eye contact are a must. The ability to maintain high energy levels whilst working both efficiently and productively is essential. Quite simply, you'll be working in our fast moving, high energy environment and we’re looking for a genuine smile, enthusiasm, energy, plus an ability to connect with customers and make them feel valued. Benefits package includes : Holiday pay, Service Awards, Meal allowance, Employee discounts from top high street and online brands and much more.... CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Crew Member
McDonald's are one of the most recognised brands in the world, and the backbone of our brand is commitment to a set of core values: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community and Family. We live by our values every day and are committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace, providing quality jobs, and making opportunity open to all. Join us and you'll become part of a team, that works together to provide the best customer experience. If you've visited one of our restaurants before, you’ve probably got some idea of what's involved in working here. But you might not realise the variety and scope of the role. We want every McDonald's customer to have a brilliant experience, every time they visit. That means hot food in a clean and friendly restaurant. As a Crew Member, you'll make it happen, whether you're preparing food, serving on the till or being out in the dining areas looking after our customers' needs. You will consistently deliver the highest standards of quality, service and cleanliness in the restaurant. Provide friendly, fast and accurate service. Complete tasks and activities in line with training, company guidelines and management direction. Follow all workplace safety, security and food hygiene procedures. Treat all customers and colleagues with courtesy and respect working as a supportive team member. Friendly, welcoming, courteous and helpful behaviour will come naturally to you and you’ll work well as part of a team. Effective communication skills such as attentive listening, face-to-face verbal communication and eye contact are a must. The ability to maintain high energy levels whilst working both efficiently and productively is essential. Quite simply, you'll be working in our fast moving, high energy environment and we’re looking for a genuine smile, enthusiasm, energy, plus an ability to connect with customers and make them feel valued. Benefits package includes : Holiday pay, Service Awards, Meal allowance, Employee discounts from top high street and online brands and much more.... CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Deli Manager/chargehand
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Deli Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provides our customers with excellent quality products and services. The ideal candidate will have/be:
Deli Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for the preparation of high quality hot and cold deli products and for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. The ideal candidate will have/be:
Retained Firefighter
The Competition The Position Meath County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent and fixed-term contract vacancies for the position of Retained Fire Fighter in Dunshaughlin, Kells, Navan, Nobber, Oldcastle and Trim Fire Stations shall be drawn. Competition Timeline There are a number of phases to this recruitment process which are set out in more detail below (see P14-17). In summary, the process is as follows: March March 13th Competition Opens March 23rd - Station Open Days and Pre-Test Familiarisation March 26th Enables prospective candidates to visit the station and meet the local fire-fighters and to help candidates become familiar with the components of the work-related test, there will be demonstrations and an opportunity to practice. These Open Days will take place in: Navan Monday, 23rd March at 19:00 – 21:00 Kells Tuesday, 24th March at 19:00 – 21:00 Oldcastle Tuesday, 24th March 19:30 – 21:00 Nobber Wednesday, 25th March 19:00 – 21:00 Trim Wednesday, 25th March 20:00 – 22:00 Dunshaughlin Thursday, 26th March 19:30 – 21:00 April April 1st Deadline for Submission of Online Applications April 2nd – 17th Assessment of Applications - Shortlisting of Candidates April 20th – 24th Work-Related Test for Candidates – shortlisted candidates will be allocated a time to undertake this suitability test. This will take place at Navan Fire Station. May/June May/June Interviews – interviews will take place at Meath County Council headquarters. May/June Medical Examination – Candidates that are successful at interview stage and who will be offered a fire-fighter position will be invited to undergo a pre-arranged medical examination. These are organised by the Council and candidates will be informed directly. TBC Recruits Training Programme – Candidates that have been offered a position and passed the medical examination will be invited to attend one of the national Recruits Training Courses. These take place for a period of 3 weeks. Candidates will need to arrange for time off from their employer and to manage other commitments in order to attend this course. Exact dates to be confirmed. The location of the course will be confirmed to candidates nearer the time however please note, this training is part of a national training programme for Retained Fire Fighters and will be held at a training facility anywhere within the country. Fire Service - Purpose, Duties and Responsibilities Meath County Council is responsible for the provision of a wide range of services for the people of County Meath, including the provision of fire-fighting and fire prevention services. The Council now requires additional members for the retained Fire Service (retained being part-time and on-call personnel). The Fire Service responds to all emergency calls from the public for assistance, primarily to protect life and save injury to individuals, but also to prevent and restrict damage to property. Many emergency calls are not just in relation to fires, but can be to incidents involving road traffic collisions, incidents involving chemical spillages or toxic emissions, and river rescues, etc. To deliver this service to the public the Fire Service develops operational plans, including the provision of adequate water supplies for fire-fighting; ensures that effective arrangements exist to receive emergency “999” calls and mobilise resources; implements effective operational communication systems throughout the Fire Service; enforces, promotes and encourages fire safety within the county by programmes of inspection and publicity; conducts effective training to develop the skills and abilities of personnel; and provides, maintains and repairs its premises, vehicles, plant and equipment. Fully qualified fire-fighters are skilled personnel capable of using the most modern equipment, methods and techniques to undertake the full range of duties such as fire-fighting, rescue, road traffic collision extrications and other emergencies. A fire-fighter’s work and training is geared towards responding safely and effectively to emergency calls, regardless of weather conditions or the time of day or night. Every time fire-fighters are called to the scene of an emergency, they must be prepared to deploy the skills in which they have been trained and respond to the instructions and commands of their Incident Commander. In order to function effectively in emergencies fire-fighters must demonstrate the following characteristics: • Courage and physical strength; • A capacity for rapid, intense and sustained effort; • An unquestioning acceptance of orders in emergency situations; • A capacity to use their own initiative when alone; • Complete and automatic familiarity with the equipment and tools of the profession (which may range up to major items of plant such as fire-fighting appliance vehicles); • A practical understanding of the basis of a wide range of subjects necessary to anticipate and overcome hazards; • Empathy with victims of emergency situations; • An ability to carry out their function in what may occasionally be emotionally difficult and harrowing circumstances. A GOOD JOB: Working in the Fire Service is very appealing – its action oriented, serving the community, with job satisfaction and high level training. If you can meet the demands of a public service with a first class reputation for dealing with all types of serious incidents, the Retained Fire Service can offer you a fulfilling and satisfying job. A SATISFYING AND PROGRESSIVE CAREER: A career as a retained fire-fighter will be demanding both physically and mentally. You will be operationally “on-call” once you have completed your recruit training and for the first year you will be on probation. You will be expected to absorb a wide range of information and to demonstrate your technical and practical skills through a series of assessments and examinations. ALWAYS IMPROVING: Technological developments in every dimension of our lives and new hazards must be matched by improvements in fire-fighting techniques and equipment. A reasonable standard of education is desirable so that you can assimilate the technical work involved in today’s service. The role of a modern fire-fighter is very challenging and rewarding and individuals are required to display determination, physical stamina and discipline in stressful situations. Some of the key duties of a retained fire-fighter are: • To be available to respond to and deal with emergency calls immediately and safely within the station fireground area; • To work effectively and efficiently as a member of a team; • To be available and undertake all training as required; • To acquire and maintain knowledge to enhance professional skills in all areas relevant to the position including: Topography; Hazards and special risks; Water supplies and fixed fire-fighting systems, etc.; • To maintain, clean, repair and test fire-fighting and emergency equipment as required; • To uphold the Fire Service’s high standards and reputation with particular regard to appearance, dress, conduct, behaviour and demeanour; • To maintain a level of health and fitness commensurate with your duties as a Fire-fighter; • To understand, comply with and implement all relevant policies of Meath County Council and the Meath County Council Fire and Rescue Service, including Health and Safety policies and procedures and Grievance and Disciplinary, Dignity at Work, etc.; • To undertake routine administrative duties, including the use of information technology, as required; • To carry out any other duties as reasonably required by the Chief Fire Officer. Qualifications for the Post Character Each candidate must be of good character and, if being considered for a post after interview, will be required to provide a reference from two responsible citizens who are not related to them. Age Candidates shall be over the age of 18 years at the date of appointment. Any candidate who reaches the age of 55 years prior to appointment will cease to be eligible for appointment on the result of the competition. Retirement The normal retirement age is 55. The retirement age for a fire-fighter may be extended up to 62 years at the discretion of Meath County Council as their employer and subject to the fire-fighter successfully completing a medical examination by the Council’s Medical Adviser for each of the last 7 years of service. Health Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Candidates must: a) Be free from any illness or disease which would render them unsuitable for duty with the service and be in a state of health that meets the required standards as determined by the Council’s Medical Adviser, such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. b) Before being accepted for appointment a candidate will be required to pass a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner nominated by Meath County Council and, as a condition of retention of the appointment, to pass further such medical examinations at specified intervals. c) Successful candidates to the positions will be required to co-operate with the National Occupational Health System for Retained Fire-fighters and to undergo periodical medical examinations. Medical Examination Before recruitment, a candidate must undergo such medical examination (which may include X-ray and or other special tests) as the Council consider necessary and in line with national guidance and requirements for retained fire-fighters or National Occupational Health System for Retained Firefighters. The medical examiners will be nominated by the Council. A candidate must comply, at their own expense, with such remedial requirements as the Council may consider necessary. Fire-fighters employed by the Council will be required to undergo regular compulsory medical examinations as set out in the National Occupational Health System for Retained Fire-fighters, up to age 55 and then annually up to age 62. A Fire-fighter who is unable to satisfy the Council as to their ability to perform their duties to the necessary standard will be required to retire. Education and Experience Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms, have attained a suitable level of education to enable them to undergo successfully the appropriate training and to perform satisfactorily as a Fire-fighter. Each candidate must be able to demonstrate a proficient level of literacy and numeracy skills to allow them to fulfil the duties of the role. Candidates will be required to undertake a Literacy and Numeracy Competency Test as part of the recruitment process. Driving Licence A candidate must, at the date of application, be the holder of a full unendorsed Class “B” Driving Licence. On appointment and after an interval decided by the Chief Fire Officer, fire-fighters may be required to obtain a HGV licence and undertake further driving training and instruction to enable them to drive fire appliances and other Fire Service fleet. 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. Miscellaneous Provisions Salary The employment is part-time. A Fire-fighter shall be paid at the appropriate approved national rates of Fire and Retainer Fees. The current rates of remuneration are: Retaining Fee (Annual): €16,852 – €20,251 (please note starting pay for new entrants will be at the minimum of the scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy). A fire-fighter starting in the service will receive a fixed payment of €18,221.00 per year. This includes the annual retainer fee as outlined above and additional nationally agreed allowances. This fixed payment increases with the length of service. Rates of pay in addition to the fixed payment: Attendance at Fires/Incidents (day-time): • 1st Hour: €52.08 • Subsequent Hours: €26.04 Attendance at Fires/Incidents (nights/weekends): • 1st Hour: €104.16 • Subsequent Hours: €52.08 Community Fire Safety Payment: €1,045.00 annually Clothing Allowance: €186.59 annually In summary: Retained fire-fighters in Meath County Council can expect to have approximate average earnings of €26,500 - €49,000 per year. The key variable is the number of incidents. See attached summary sheet for each fire station. Probation Initial appointment will be for a probationary period of 12 months from the date of commencement as an operational retained Fire-fighter. The person appointed will cease to hold the appointment at the end of the probationary period unless the Chief Fire Officer or another appointed officer of Meath County Council certifies that they have complied with the requirements for appointment and are otherwise performing satisfactorily in the post and carrying out all duties to the required standard. Health and Safety It shall be the duty of every fire-fighter while at work: a) To take reasonable care for their own safety, health and welfare and that of any other person who may be affected by their acts or omissions while at work; b) To co-operate with their employer and any other person to such extent as will enable their employer or the other person to comply with any of the relevant statutory provisions; c) To use in such manner so as to provide the protection intended, any suitable appliance, protective clothing, convenience, equipment or other means or thing provided (whether for their use alone or for use by them in common with others) for securing their safety, health or welfare while at work; and d) To report to their employer or immediate superior, without unreasonable delay, any defects in plant, equipment, place of work or system of work which might endanger safety, health or welfare, of which they become aware. No person shall intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse any appliance, protective clothing, convenience, equipment or other means or thing provided in pursuance of any of the relevant statutory provisions or otherwise, for securing the safety, health or welfare of persons arising out of work activities.
