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DESCRIPTION AND VISION OF SERVICES The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – West Region provide a community based, person centred service focusing on the needs and abilities of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community, in line with best practice both nationally and internationally. Working in partnership with each person supported by services, their family and communities, we aim to create opportunities for people supported by services to have ordinary life experiences, to be equal and valued members of their communities. We are committed to supporting people to live a life of their choosing, and the provision of quality services to meet the needs of the people we support. The Services are committed to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities and work to uphold the rights of all people supported. Athlone/Roscommon Adult Services provides a range of community based servicesincluding day, residential, respite, community outreach, family support and a range of multidisciplinary support services. People are supported in various types of day settings – day centres, supported employment, social and micro enterprises, training and education and these can be in groups or individualised. People are supported in residential settings in their own homes in the community individually and in groups with different staffing levels depending on support needs. Our Services are person centred focusing on the needs and abilities of adults with intellectual disabilities and autism. Our focus is to form a relationship/partnership with each individual, their family and community, supporting people to plan and direct their own service. We strive to create opportunities for people to have valued social roles in their communities and to form friendships. We wish to recruit innovative, creative and motivated people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision as part of a team. We are looking for people who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individuals they supportand are open to change. Location: Athlone/Roscommon Adult Services (Athlone, Kilteevan, Roscommon Town Areas). Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services or in an individual’s own home. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Athlone/Roscommon Adult services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: The Community Facilitator will be involved in the development and implementation of the educational, social, vocational, recreational and personal development goals for people supported in the service. The successful candidate will take a lead in the day to day coordination of the service and have responsibility to fill a key worker role for the people supported by the services. The successful candidate will work to get people supported involved in their local community developing active roles and increasing participation in their locality. Reporting/Responsible to: Area Manager, Service Coordinator, Team Manager or Team Leader depending on location Qualifications / Experience: · Candidates should have at least QQI Level 6 qualification relevant to the Social Care sector, Therapy Assistant, Community Development, Creative Digital Media, Creative Arts, Arts and Design i.e. Pottery, Ceramics, Craft Textiles. · Experience in designing and implementing programmes to enable them to carry out successfully the duties of the post together with an appreciation of the needs of persons with an intellectual disability is desirable. Training will be provided. · A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads is an essential requirement. It may also be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence. · Candidates should be proficient in I.T. Skills i.e. ability to use computers, modern technology, on-line system and assistive technology. · Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. · The successful candidate should have good team working skills and be able to demonstrate creativity, positivity and enthusiasm in their role. Working Hours: · 1 X Permanent Part-Time 60 hours per fortnight Normal working hours are Monday – Friday. However weekend work may be required to meet the needs of the people we support or to achieve Personal Outcomes. Contracted hours of work are liable to change from 8am to 8pm over 7 days to meet the requirements of the programme. The Brothers of Charity Services model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Starting and finishing times will be as notified to you by the Line Manager. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Remuneration: Department of Health Instructor / Supervisor salary scales as at 01/08/2025 apply: €35,432 x 12 increments - €51,373 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Tenure: A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Community Facilitator appointments within the Athlone/Roscommon Adult Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. JOB DESCRIPTION Specific Conditions § Staff must have a positive attitude towards working with persons with an intellectual disability and autism and help to ensure that they lead as normal, independent and enjoyable a life as possible. § Staff must treat each person with an intellectual disability as an individual and at all times acknowledge and respect the rights and personal dignity of the person with an intellectual disability. § Staff are required to establish and maintain relationships with adults with disabilities that are based on respect and equality and that promote their independence. § Staff must have an understanding of Person centred supports, that work is tailored to the personal goals, hopes and dreams of each individual. § Staff must have an understanding of the New Directions model of day support services, as developed by the HSE. A willingness to work in promoting this model within your role under the supervision and direction of the Manager or any other person designated by the manager. Principal duties and Responsibilities: · Promote the best possible outcomes for each individual in each aspect of their life and respect their adult status and rights at all times. · Promote people’s participation in Advocacy both internal and external to the organisation. · Participate in regularly checking the individuals needs and follow up on these outcomes, reporting regularly on plans and achievements to the Line Manager or any other person designated by the manager. · Be mindful of “Gateway Outcomes” when supporting people to choose priorities in Individual Planning. · Maintain Personal Outcome Measures (POM’s) Individual Planning folders for all people supported, keeping both electronic/hardcopy records and evidence of support work and people’s activities updated at all times. Ensure that all individual plans are reviewed on a six monthly basis and evidence is written up in the Personal Outcome Measures (POM’s) folder. · Become familiar with the New Directions model of day services. Promote and actively seek training and employment supports (e.g. work experience, supported employment, social and micro enterprise experience) and community networking options to ensure the person supported develops a meaningful life in their local community. Perform job coaching duties as required. · Work in partnership with the local community to promote the abilities of people supported and the contribution they can make to their local area. Actively seek new interests and opportunities for people to interact in their communities in a positive and image enhancing way via social roles/volunteering, work, membership of groups/clubs, etc. · Be flexible in supporting people in carrying out their circle of Support meetings at a time and place that suits the person and the people they would like to attend their meeting. · For service areas where the Community Facilitator is working in the person’s home during the day, they need to be aware of HIQA notifications and standards and report any notifiable events to their manager. · Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of an individual plan for each person supported by the services. This will include the development of skills in a range of areas such as, but not limited to, work/employment, personal development/care and training/education. · If working in a rehabilitative training setting, you must ensure as part of the requirements that the appropriate Rehabilitative Training modules specific to the person’s needs are carried out and all documentation is up to date. · It is your responsibility to refer to the relevant multi-disciplinary support as required (e.g. Behaviour Support needs, Speech & Language Therapy needs, Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy needs) and inform your Line Manager. · Be a proactive member of the staff team and have good communication skills with all the people involved in your daily work. · Assist with Transport duties as required. · Follow all Policies and Procedures of the service at all times. · Report any abuse concerns immediately to the Designated Person and to your Manager or any other person designated by the manager. · Be conscious of Health & Safety matters in the workplace and, in particular, to comply with employee obligations as set out under Section 9 of the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005. · Report all incidents / accidents, behaviors of concern and medical errors to your line manager or their delegate within a timely manner. · Ensure that risk assessments and individual protocols are completed where required and are signed, dated and review dates noted - consulting with other team members, multi-disciplinary support staff and manager as required. · Be aware of and become familiar with fire drill procedures within the Centre, i.e. fire detection, evacuation and fire-fighting. · Ensure that the strictest confidentiality is maintained on all matters relating to the people supported attending the Centre. · Ensure that all on-line Information Technology systems and databases are maintained and updated as required. · Maintain all records in line with Record Management policy. · As part of this environment and for their own self development, it is essential for staff to attend mandatory training and refresher training on an on-going basis, this is a compulsory requirement. · It is your responsibility to ensure continuing professional development (CPD). · Administer medication following appropriate training as prescribed and required in accordance with policies of the service. · Perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Manager or any other person designated by the manager. The role of the post holder will not be limited by reference to this job description. It is expected that the role will evolve and develop as required by professional, structural, and people supported demands, requiring the post holder to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility to facilitate this.
Work Experience For Transition Year Students
Job Title Work Experience for Transition Year (TY) Students. Working Week The student will undertake work experience for 1 week (Monday to Friday – 35 hours). Closing Date 12 noon on Friday, 26th September 2025. Location of Post All areas of the Hospital. The student can select their preferred location in the application form. Purpose of the Post We are currently on the lookout for transition year students who want to gain exceptionally experience in the health care sector between September 2025 and June 2026. Please refer to the printable Transition Year Work Experience Brochure for more information. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Laura Beirne, Assistant Staff Officer, Human Resources & Medical Workforce Department, Roscommon University Hospital. Telephone: 090 – 6632351 or Email: HR.RUH@hse.ie Applications Applications must be submitted via Rezoomo only. Applications received in any other way will not be accepted. There will be no exceptions made. Your application must be your own work and reflect your own experiences, competencies and skills. Do not use AI to complete the application form. Selection Process If Roscommon University Hospital receive a huge number of application forms, a lottery-based selection process will be applied. Documentation Required if Successful for the TY Programme To secure a place, all students must submit: 1. A Letter of Recommendation from their school. 2. Proof of Indemnity Insurance from their school. 3. Garda Vetting Clearance Letter (or equivalent school-provided vetting confirmation) from their school. Failure to provide all documentation at least 4 weeks before the placement start date will result in automatic cancellation of the placement.
Social Care Worker & Assistant Support Worker
Job Summary Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs. Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare! CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
HGV Driver
Role Summary: We are looking for HGV drivers to join our fleet covering the Mayo/Roscommon route. We are seeking customer focused individuals to collect waste and recycling on our Domestic and Commercial routes. HGV Driver Responsibilities:
General Yard Operative
Job Description Flexible Hours Available General Yard and Maintenance Duties Operating Forklift (training will be given if required) Collections / Deliveries May be required to do overtime periodically. Salary € DOE Cat C / C1 Driving licence an advantage but NOT essential Experience working with wool an advantage but NOT essential Previous experience in a similar role is desired but not essential Immediate start - No Time Wasters
Communications Manager
Overview of the Civil Service The Civil Service is at the heart of Irish society. Everything we do impacts our country, and most importantly, our people. We are a robust and trusted institution, which has served the people of Ireland since the foundation of the State. While the challenges which face the Civil Service today are different to those faced at the foundation of the State, our core values remain the same. The Civil Service is a large complex organisation employing over 50,000 people in approximately 40 Government Departments and offices and a range of other bodies. Every day the Civil Service makes a vital contribution to Irish life. Everything the Civil Service does, from carrying out the work of Government to delivering frontline public services, impacts Ireland in some way. Why work in communications in the Civil Service? Working in communications with the Civil Service provides an excellent opportunity to lead and shape communications policy, strategy and practice within Government and to develop your career as a skilled communications professional. The role of Communications Manager gives you the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives. You will work on some of the most important issues, keeping the public informed and supporting the delivery of policy and public services. Improving communication capacity across government departments and offices is a key enabler to ensure effective policy implementation and understanding. Opportunities now exist for experienced communications professionals with leadership experience and a record of significant achievements to take up the role of Communications Manager in the Civil Service. This senior level position offers an exciting opportunity for ambitious, enthusiastic and committed professionals with a strong commitment to serving the public interest. The role involves collaborative working and a willingness to take on new challenges. Successful candidates will be offered a dynamic, satisfying and varied career, with competitive terms and conditions. About the role The Communications Manager position is a senior role that will have responsibility for leading and shaping communications programmes within an organisation. As a senior manager, you will set the strategy and workplan for your team and take responsibility for delivery. Your specialist knowledge and experience will support the delivery of excellent, public-focused communications. Focusing on departmental priorities and business objectives, you will provide leadership to team members and help build capability across the communications function. As a key member of the departmental/organisational communications team, you will play a pivotal role in managing the team and communications across a variety of work streams. This could include, for example, strategic communications and campaigns, media relations, event management, digital communications, stakeholder engagement or internal communications. You will have a keen understanding of the political system in Ireland, and a strong interest in current affairs. You will have the authority, experience and personal impact to provide communications advice and support to senior leaders and build excellent working relationships with counterparts in other government departments and agencies as well as external organisations. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Depending on the organisation to which you are assigned, the following is an overview of the type of responsibilities and tasks involved in the Communications Manager role: Providing leadership in the setting of strategic direction for the communications work of the organisation. Working at a strategic level with senior officials, advisers and relevant ministers to align all communications with organisational priorities. Collaborating both within the organisation’s communications team and across the organisation, Government, and external bodies, to deliver consistent, coherent, high-quality, cost-effective, accessible, public-focused communications. Leading sub-teams within the communications team, taking responsibility for managing performance, supporting individuals to develop their personal skills and careers, with a strong focus on nurturing talent. Developing and delivering communications programmes involving media relations, social and digital communications, event management, stakeholder communications, internal communications, and corporate communications in alignment with ministerial and government priorities. Embedding evidence and research into objective-focused communications activities. Using data, trends and analysis to develop engaging content for all channels. Please note: The above is a general guide to the role and is not an exhaustive description of the duties which are associated with the role or tasks which may be assigned to the role of Communications Manager in the Civil Service. The specific duties of each Communications Manager role will largely be determined by the Civil Service organisation to which you are assigned. Vacancies and Location Candidates who are successful in this competition will be placed on a panel, in order of merit from which vacancies for Communications Manager arising across the Civil Service will be filled. These vacancies may exist in one of many Government Departments, Offices or in an agency of a Government Department. Although the majority of vacancies arising over the lifetime of the panel are expected to be located in the wider Dublin area, a limited number of vacancies may arise in some regional locations which may also be filled from this panel. Candidates should note the following: Successful candidates from this competition may be placed in any Civil Service organisation, government department, office or other bodies such as An Garda Síochána. An offer from this competition must be accepted within a maximum period of five working days. If the offer is not accepted within that timeframe, the offer will be considered to have been refused. It is not expected that appointments will be made from this panel after December 2027. Working Environment Candidates should be aware that requirements in relation to working onsite at their place of work will be in line with their assigned organisation’s Blended Work Policy. The Communications Manager role may involve some travel and some weekend/out of hours work. Where this occurs, Civil Service travel and subsistence rates will apply. Benefits As well as a rewarding and challenging career, some of the benefits of working as a Communications Manager in the Civil Service include: Competitive salary, starting at €81,475 with yearly increments for satisfactory performance Public Sector pension 30 days of annual leave per year Access to well-being programmes to support a healthy work-life balance Opportunity to avail of the ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme, and the tax saver public transport pass Opportunity to join the Public Service Credit Union Subject to business needs and a satisfactory probationary period: Flexible working with a commitment to work-life balance and a family-friendly workplace (including work-sharing arrangements and a wide variety of special leave options); Access to Shorter Working Year Scheme; Facility to apply for career breaks; Learning and development opportunities. Opportunities for promotion through internal, interdepartmental and open competitions Essential Candidates must have on or before Thursday 18th of September 2025: a) A qualification at minimum level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent in a relevant discipline such as Communications, Public Relations, Marketing etc. and b) At least 4 years’ experience managing communications projects or programmes for an organisation, including experience across at least four of the areas below: Media relations Social / digital media Public affairs / stakeholder engagement Event management Internal communications Campaign management Marketing / advertising OR At least 6 years’ experience managing communications projects or programmes for an organisation, including experience across at least four of the areas below: Media relations Social / digital media Public affairs / stakeholder engagement Event management Internal communications Campaign management Marketing / advertising Candidates must also have: Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams including line management and staff development. Experience of leading on the planning and delivery of communications with demonstrated evidence of having devised and implemented effective communications strategies and programmes based on analysis, data, audience understanding and business objectives. Experience of managing day-to-day media and stakeholder enquiries. Experience of managing digital and social media, including developing bespoke content, for effective communications purposes. Demonstrable experience of exercising sound judgment and making the right call under pressure. Experience of handling budgets and ensuring value for money. Strong research and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. Proven organisational skills with the ability to deal with multiple demands and competing priorities to tight deadlines while producing high-quality work. The ability to act as a spokesperson and to manage communications on behalf of an organisation in a professional and comprehensive way considering reputation and risk management. Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to network, build relationships and engage effectively with, influence and secure support from stakeholders at all levels of seniority. Excellent written and verbal communication skills (including presentation skills) with proven experience in communicating complex issues clearly and concisely to a diverse audience. A motivated, flexible and adaptive approach, the capability to contribute positively to the implementation of change, and the ability to use their own initiative as and when appropriate. A keen understanding of the political system in Ireland, or the capacity to quickly acquire same, and a strong interest in current affairs. Well-developed IT/digital skills including a good working knowledge of MS Office suite and familiarity with specialist software packages used in the communications area. A commitment to continuing professional learning and development.
