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The Defence Forces are now accepting applications for General Service in the Air Corps. We live in a world of diversity; the Defence Forces require men and women from all backgrounds that possess a strong sense of duty, enjoy working as part of a team, and are looking for a rewarding yet challenging career. Air Corps applicants must be at least 18 years old and under the age of 39 years of age on the closing date for applications. Applications will only be accepted online. Job Details The Defence Forces are now accepting applications for General Service in the Air Corps.We live in a world of diversity; the Defence Forces require men and women from all backgrounds that possess a strong sense of duty, enjoy working as part of a team, and are looking for a rewarding yet challenging career.Air Corps applicants must be at least 18 years old and under the age of 39 years of age on the closing date for applications. IMPORTANT NOTICE* It is the candidate's sole responsibility to enter their email address correctly when completing the application form. The candidate will receive an acknowledgement within 48 hours of submitting the online application. If a candidate does not receive an acknowledgement within the time, the candidate must inform Recruitment & competition section within 72 hours of applying by emailing recruitment@defenceforces.ie Candidates should be aware that some email providers filter @defenceforces.ie into junk/spam folder. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Naval Service Recruit - General Service
The Defence Forces are now accepting applications for General Service Recruit in the Naval Service. We live in a world of diversity; the Defence Forces require men and women from all backgrounds that possess a strong sense of duty, enjoy working as part of a team, and are looking for a rewarding yet challenging career. Naval Service applicants must be at least 18 years old and under the age of 39 years of age on the closing date for applications. What is a Naval Service Recruit A Naval Service Recruit enlists for General Service in the Other Ranks of the Defence Forces. After successfully completing the initial Recruit Training course a recruit passes out as an Ordinary Seaman and will then go onto their Branch Training Course before becoming qualified as an Able Body sailor in the Naval Service. Who we want Naval Service Recruits go on to form the backbone of the Irish Naval Service. Recruit training is 22 weeks in duration and is designed to develop a physically fit, disciplined and motivated person using basic military and naval skills in order to prepare them for further training in the Service. Recruits are instilled with the Naval Service ethos and the values of Courage, Respect, Integrity and Loyalty. On successful completion of the Recruit training, the Recruit is advanced to the training rank of Ordinary Rating (equivalent of 2 Star Private in the Army). The Naval Service has four Branches consisting of Seaman's, Communications, Mechanicians and Supplies. The Ordinary Rate commences their chosen Branch training giving them the specialised skills required to fulfil their role at sea and ashore. After this initial specialisation training, the Ordinary Rate will proceed to sea and take up an appointment onboard one of our ships for a two year rotation. Life at sea is at all times varied. The Ordinary Rate regardless of Branch is a much valued member of the ships crew. As well as Branch duties, he/she will be called on to complete other duties such as general maintenance, boat work, Damage Control/Firefighting. He/she may also be a member of a Naval Boarding team during Drug Interdiction Operations. If you are interested in a life at sea, as part of a dynamic, professional and highly motivated team, then the Naval Service is for you. Qualifications No formal education qualifications are required to join the Defence Forces as a recruit. You need to satisfy the Interview Board and the Recruiting Officer that you possess a sufficient standard of education for service in the Defence Forces. Age Limitations Applicants must be 18 years of age and under 39 years of age on the date deemed as the closing date for applications. Induction Recruit Competitions are held in the Naval Service as required. This is the only way to join the Naval Service to become an Ordinary Seaman. Candidates undergo fitness testing, an interview and a medical exam. The Induction Process will determine if you have the potential to become an Ordinary Seaman in the Naval Service. Application Process Training The Recruit Training Syllabus is designed to produce a physically fit, disciplined and motivated Ordinary Seaman with basic military skills. Naval Recruit training is foundation military training. It is 22 weeks in duration. It is followed by Trained Specialist Training courses. On successful completion of training Recruits are assigned to a Branch and a vessel of the Naval Service. Download the Naval Service Induction & Training Career Progression Newly qualified Ordinary Seamen are encouraged to put themselves forward for further courses in the Naval Service. These courses may enable the Seaman to specialise in certain areas of the Naval Service and progress towards career advancement. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Army Recruit - General Service
The Defence Forces are now accepting applications for General Service Recruit in the Army. We live in a world of diversity; the Defence Forces require men and women from all backgrounds that possess a strong sense of duty, enjoy working as part of a team, and are looking for a rewarding yet challenging career. Army applicants must be at least 18 years old and under the age of 39 years of age on the closing date for applications. When making an application for General Service Recruitment applicants should be aware that the areas of responsibility that applicants apply to are as follows: 1 Brigade - Cork Interview Centre Cork, Carlow, Clare, Galway, Kerry, Kilkenny, Laois, Limerick, Offaly, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford 2 Brigade - Dublin / DFTC Curragh Interview Centre Dublin, Cavan, Donegal, Kildare, Leitrim, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Roscommon, Sligo, Westmeath and Wicklow. Where possible we will facilitate applicants to conduct fitness testing & interview at a location closest to their home. What is an Army Recruit? An Army Recruit is a person who enlists for General Service in the Defence Forces and on completion of the initial training program is promoted to Private 2*. Information About Army General Service Recruits The Defence Forces is looking for people who are looking for a challenging and physically demanding career in the military. Applicants should have: The ability to work in disciplined military environment.The ability to work with others in a team.Work well in a high pressure and physically demanding environmentBe willing to serve abroad for extended periods of time. On qualification recruits take up a position as a three star private in one of the following Service Corps — Infantry, Artillery, Cavalry, Transport or Communications Information Systems. Qualifications No formal education qualifications are required to join the Defence Forces as a recruit. However, you must satisfy the Interview Board and the Recruiting Officer that you possess a sufficient standard of education for service in the Defence Forces. Age Limitations Applicants must be 18 years of age and under 39 years of age on the date deemed as the closing date for applications. Induction Recruit Competitions are held in each Brigade of the Army as required and are the only way to join the Defence Forces to become a Private Soldier. Candidates undergo fitness testing, psychometric testing, an interview and a medical exam. In conjunction with this all candidates will be security vetted by An Garda Síochana. Candidates must also provide two referee`s as part of the security vetting process. Candidates will be required to pass both the medical examination and security vetting to be considered for induction. The Induction Process will determine if you have the potential to become a Private Soldier in the Army. Helpful Application Process video'sTraining The Recruit Training Syllabus is designed to produce a physically fit, disciplined and motivated Two Star Infantry Soldier with basic military skills. Recruit training is foundation military training. It is twelve weeks in duration. It is followed by 3 Star training and at a later stage by Trained Soldier Specialist Training courses. Recruits may be required to complete their training in any Defence Forces location and following their training, may be posted to any Defence Forces location subject to Defence Forces requirements. Career Progression Newly qualified Private Soldiers are encouraged to put themselves forward for further courses in the Army. These courses may enable the soldier to specialise in certain areas of the Army or qualify the soldier for promotion and overseas service. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Speech & Language Therapist
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POST OF TEMPORARY FULL-TIME BASIC GRADE SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPIST ADULT SERVICES ROSCOMMON JOB REF: 79570 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Basic Grade Speech & Language Therapist appointments within adult Services, Roscommon and Galway, may be made over the next 6 months. The Role: To support adults with an intellectual disability with their speech, language and communication needs and work with staff to develop supportive and enabling communication environments. To support any eating, drinking and swallowing needs for the individual and provide the necessary training to staff and families. Qualifications: Successful candidates must be currently registered with CORU, the regulator for health and social care professionals, and eligible for membership of the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (I.A.S.L.T.). Qualifications as follows: A dysphagia qualification or equivalent as outlined in “Standards of Practice for Speech & Language Therapists on the Management of Feeding, Eating, Drinking and Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia)” Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapists (IASLT) 2012 is desirable for this post. A full clean driving licence and use of your own car is an essential requirement. Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. Experience: This post is suitable for a therapist with some post qualification clinical experience. A positive attitude to working with people with an intellectual disability is essential and experience in working with adults with disabilities an advantage. Applicants should outline their work experience and clinical placement experience and also give details of any other experience with children or adults who have disabilities. Training and/or experience in the use of AAC, Lámh and TEACCH is an advantage. Experience in the independent management of feeding, eating, drinking and swallowing disorders would be desirable but not essential. Working hours: 70 hours per fortnight based on a 5 day per week duty roster. Core working hours of 9-4pm must be covered. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland 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. The Health Service is undergoing ongoing transformation and therefore it is critical that a flexible attitude to changing environments and work requirements is held by the successful candidate. Annual Leave: 27 days pro rata per annum. Remuneration: Department of Health Speech and Language Therapist salary scale (01/03/2025) - €44,122 x 12 increments - €61,953 (Max) per annum. LSI €63,154 per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Tenure: The post is temporary, full-time and pensionable on a Specific Purpose basis. Travel/Base: This Speech and Language therapy department has its main base in Brothers of Charity services Ireland offices in Lanesboro St., Roscommon Town, Co. Roscommon. The use of regional offices can be considered on appointment. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries welcome to Margaret McCormack, Head of Speech and Language Therapy Department 087 3901851. Closing Date for receipt of completed Application Forms/CV’s on-line is 5pm, Thursday 22nd May 2025. Interviews will take place on 30th May 2025. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
Enhanced/staff Nurse
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES –WEST REGION POST: TEMPORARY PART-TIME STAFF NURSE/ENHANCED NURSE* CHILDREN’S SERVICES ROSCOMMON JOB REF: 79545 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. The Role: The successful candidate will have a pivotal role in the day to day delivery of services, this will involve working hands on with the children carrying out programmes from the CDNT and adapting them to suit the individual needs of the child. It is desirable for the successful candidate to be familiar with Tusla Childcare regulations 2016 and have a good knowledge of child development, Ensuring the holistic wellbeing of the children and displaying empathy and good communication skills with families who use our service as this will be an integral responsibility of the post. Location: Lean Ar Aghaidh Early childhood service is located in Roxboro Roscommon. It provides a specialised preschool service to children between the ages of 3 to 5 years with an Intellectual disability; some children may have an additional physical disability, sensory, complex medical or behavioural needs. Working With: Working Hours: 36 hours a fortnight. This post is based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work days, evenings, weekends, public holidays, sleepovers and night duty to meet service needs. 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. Annual Leave: 24 days pro-rata per annum. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health salary scales as at 01/03/2025 apply: Staff Nurse - €36,919 pro-rata per annum x 12 increments - €53,340 pro-rata per annum. Long Service Increment €54,928 pro-rata per annum is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *Enhanced Nurse – € 43,872 pro-rata per annum x 7 increments - €55,093 pro-rata per annum. Long Service Increment €56,706 pro-rata per annum is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *As per HSE HR Circular 022/2019 – Nursing and Midwifery - the Enhanced Nurse / Midwife Practice Contract https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/hr-circulars/hr-circular-022-2019-re-enhanced-nurse-midwife-contract.pdf; once a staff nurse reaches point 4 on the Staff Nurse salary scale, they become eligible to apply for the role of Enhanced Nurse. Any Staff Nurse who wishes to avail of the Enhanced Nurse role will have to submit an application and also meet the qualifying criteria. Salary quoted is based on a 37.5 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous relevant nursing service. 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. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, and sleep-ins and night duty when worked. A location allowance of €2,637 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) will also be paid when assigned to services where 75% of the persons supported have a diagnosis of severe/profound intellectual disability. Tenure: Temporary, Part-time and pensionable. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries to Margaret Hannon, Children’s Service Coordinator Roscommon Services 0873804106. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms/CV’s online is 5pm, Sunday 25th May 2025. Interviews are proposed to take place on 3rd June 2025. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
Enhanced/staff Nurse
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES –WEST REGION POSTS: STAFF NURSE/*ENHANCED NURSE • 1 x Specific Purpose Part-Time 69 hours a fortnight CASTLEREA ADULT SERVICES (Castlerea, Ballintubber, Ballinlough, Cloonfad areas) Ref: 79380 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Locum Staff Nurse/*Enhanced Nurse roles are also available. Castlerea Adult Services provide a range of community based services including 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. 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 support and are open to change. Location: Castlerea Adult Services (Castlerea, Ballintubber, Ballinlough, Cloonfad 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 Castlerea services and this work location may change due to future service needs. Qualifications: Candidates must have - All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work days, evenings, weekends, public holidays, sleepovers and night duty to meet service needs. Annual Leave: 24 days pro rata per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration (Department of Health salary scales as at 01/03/2025 apply): Staff Nurse - €36,919 x 12 increments - €53,340 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Long Service Increment €54,928 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *Enhanced Nurse – € 43,872 x 7 increments - €55,093 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Long Service Increment €56,706 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *As per HSE HR Circular 022/2019 – Nursing and Midwifery - the Enhanced Nurse / Midwife Practice Contract https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/hr-circulars/hr-circular-022-2019-re-enhanced-nurse-midwife-contract.pdf; once a staff nurse reaches point 4 on the Staff Nurse salary scale, they become eligible to apply for the role of Enhanced Nurse. Any Staff Nurse who wishes to avail of the Enhanced Nurse role will have to submit an application and also meet the qualifying criteria. Salary quoted is based on a 37.5 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous relevant nursing service. 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. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, and sleep-ins and night duty when worked. A location allowance of €2,637 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) will also be paid when assigned to services where 75% of the persons supported have a diagnosis of severe/profound intellectual disability. Tenure: All posts are Permanent, Part-Time and Pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Staff Nurse / Enhanced Nurse appointments within the Castlerea Service location may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Full job description attached Informal enquiries for this post to Geraldine McNamara, Castlerea Services Acting Area Manager on 087 0617007. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 20th May 2025. Interviews will be held on 30th May 2025. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
Social Care Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES –WEST REGION POSTS: SOCIAL CARE WORKERS • 1 x Permanent Full-Time 78 hours a fortnight • 1 x Permanent Part-Time 70 hours a fortnight • 2 x Permanent Part-Time 60 hours a fortnight • 1 X Temporary Specific Purpose 78 hours a fortnight • 1 X Temporary Specific Purpose 24 hours a fortnight CASTLEREA ADULT SERVICES (Castlerea, Ballintubber, Ballinlough, Cloonfad areas) Job ID: 79365 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Locum Social Care Worker roles are also available. Castlerea Adult Services provide a range of community based services including day, residential, respite, community outreach, family support and a range of multidisciplinary support services. 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 support and are open to change. Location: Castlerea Adult Services (Castlerea, Ballintubber, Ballinlough, Cloonfad 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 Castlerea Adult services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: Social Care Workers fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for individuals supported by the service. The Social Care Worker role is to support the person in all aspects of their life focusing on the individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Social Care Worker will assist and support people who use the service with development of their individual person centred plans and the achievement of associated outcomes, and critically, will support people who use the service to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and encourage positive risk taking in leading to informed choices. The successful candidate will provide leadership and supervision at a local level, ensuring the service delivered is person-centred. Qualifications: All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidates may be required to work to accommodate an integrated day service, with weekend work, some split duty hours, public holidays, evening/night duty and sleep-ins to meet service needs. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker salary scale as at 01/03/2025 apply: €39,951 x 11 increments - €55,049 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A long service increment €56,089 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays and night duty when worked. 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 Social Care Worker appointments within the Castlerea Adult Service location may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries for this post to Geraldine McNamara, Castlerea Services Acting Area Manager on 087-0617007. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 20th May 2025. Interviews will be held on 29th May 2025. INDW The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
Community Facilitator
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES –WEST REGION POSTS: COMMUNITY FACILITATORS (Instructor/Supervisor grade) • 1 x Permanent Part-Time 60 hours a fortnight • 1 x Permanent Part-Time 56 hours a fortnight CASTLEREA ADULT SERVICES (Castlerea, Ballintubber, Ballinlough, Cloonfad areas) Job ID: 79355 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Locum Community Facilitator roles are also available. Castlerea Adult Services provides a range of community based services including 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 support and are open to change. 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 Castlerea 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. Qualifications / Experience: Working Hours: • 1 x Permanent Part-Time 60 hours a fortnight • 1 x Permanent Part-Time 56 hours a 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. 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 01/03/2025 apply: €35,081 x 12 increments - €50,864 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 Castlerea Adult Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries for this post to Geraldine McNamara, Castlerea Services Acting Area Manager on 087-0617007 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 20th May 2025. Interview date 30th May 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
Team Manager
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION 1 X PERMANENT FULL-TIME TEAM MANAGER (CNM2/Social Care Manager 2) CURLEW SERVICES (Boyle, Ballaghaderreen, Frenchpark areas) JOB REF: 79103 Brothers of Charity Services Ireland provide day, residential and respite community-based services using a person-centered approach to meet the needs of 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 local community. Our aim is to provide a quality service that promotes the independence and potential of each individual we support at all stages of their lives. As our service numbers increase, we are looking to expand our service Management Team. The successful candidate will be involved in developing existing services through supporting the local staff teams. The Team Manager will have Person in Charge (PIC) responsibility and will oversee some residential and day service locations. The Role: The Team Manager will provide leadership and direction for the team, actively coordinating the team to ensure the development of person-centred services as agreed on the Service Plan for each Service Area. The role is full-time supernumerary. The Team Manager will support the staff teams and be responsible for the overall operational management of specified locations of the service. The successful candidate will work closely with the Service Coordinator/ Area Manager to ensure that services are delivered in an efficient and effective manner within the agreed budget, and will be proactive members of the management team. Reporting To/ Responsible To: Area Manager Qualifications/Experience/Skills: Candidates must have - · A relevant 3rd level qualification in the Social Care or Health Sector e.g. Nursing qualification and current Live Register Certificate from NMBI or Social Care qualification registered with or eligible to register with CORU by November 2025. View Social Care approved qualifications on https://www.coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ · An appropriate qualification in Health and Social Care Management (QQI Level 6) is a necessary requirement of the post. If the successful applicant does not hold such a qualification, a commitment to obtaining the qualification prior to taking up the post will be required. · A minimum of 3 years postgraduate relevant experience in leadership and management is desirable. · Proven operational experience in the provision of Services for people with an Intellectual Disability is essential. · Proficiency in computer skills and on-line data management systems is also essential. · A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads and use of your own car is an essential requirement. · Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. · Practical working knowledge and experience of working within the 2007 Health Act and subsequent HIQA regulations and Standards is highly desirable. · Functional Knowledge of New Directions Interim Standards. · The successful candidates must be flexible and dynamic individuals who can relate to people in a range of situations. Working Hours: For Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) grade, a 75 hours fortnight applies as per HR Circular 018/2022. For Social Care Manager 2 (SCM2) grade, a 78 hours fortnight applies. The post will be rostered on a 7-day basis. It is envisaged that the post will primarily be Monday to Friday. Contracted hours of work are flexible within the hours of 8am – 8pm. Some weekend work may occasionally be required. An on-call commitment on a 7-day rostered basis is an essential requirement of the post. This is rostered between the management team for the county, currently 2-3 times per year. An on-call allowance is paid. Annual Leave: Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidate i.e., CNM2 (25 days + service related leave days) or SCM2 (30 days). Remuneration: Based on the salary scale attached to the grade of the successful candidate, i.e., CNM2 or SCM2 per Department of Health salary scales. Paid maternity/paternity leave/sick leave schemes apply. Travel: A mileage allowance is paid for work related travel. The base for Curlew Services is Ard na Seaghsa, Abbeytown, Boyle. There is a company group health insurance scheme with VHI with 10% discount for participating staff members. 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. Tenure: The post is permanent, full-time and pensionable. JOB DESCRIPTION The Brothers of Charity Services model of service is based on the Personal Outcome Measures system for person centred planning, requiring employees to be flexible within working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual supported. Services are provided using a rights based approach. Specific Conditions: · All 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 and enjoyable a life as possible. · All staff are required to establish and maintain relationships with adults with disabilities that are based on respect and equality and that promote their independence. Main duties and functions: · Provide a high level of leadership to all staff/ team members within the service. · Oversee and manage staffing with responsibility for rosters, staff support and supervision, training, team meetings and all allied duties in line with organisational and HR procedures and legislation. · Assist in formulating, implementing and evaluating service plans in co-operation with the Service Coordinator/ Area Manager, Multidisciplinary support staff and other team members under the direction of the Area Manager. · Deputise for the other Team Managers/Service Coordinator/Area Manager as the need arises, including the provision of on-call cover on an agreed rostered basis. · Ensure that Personal Outcome Measures person centred planning and a rights-based approach to support is fully operational in the teams you are supporting and reviewed as required. · Ensure the will and preference of the person supported is core to service delivery. · Foster the development of the local team and the work that it does. Facilitate team building, staff motivation to build positive and proactive supports and working environment. · Evaluate and manage the implementation of best practice and ensure that all staff are familiar with and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Brothers of Charity Services – West Region. · Along with the Service Coordinator/ Area Manager, ensure that all repairs to buildings and equipment are carried out promptly. · Ensure all records are maintained correctly and accurately in relation to accidents, incidents, complaints, meetings, organisational and HSE requirements and HIQA notifications. · Ensure all data bases, systems and auditing requirements are up to date as per policies and procedures. · Ensure that best practice, high professional standards and confidentiality are maintained at all times. · Participate in managing all resources efficiently and effectively within the agreed budget. · Facilitate co-ordination, co-operation, liaison and communication across multidisciplinary teams and services. · Participate in a paid on-call all rota, usually requiring a commitment twice a year. · Engage with family representatives in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team and the management team and in line with the wishes of people supported. · Promote and facilitate community liaison including advocacy, citizen advocacy and human rights. · Promote dignity at work and show respect to people supported by the services, colleagues and other stakeholders in the course of duty. · Be aware of and become familiar with fire drill procedures within the services i.e. fire detection, evacuation and firefighting. · Be conscious of Health and Safety matters in the workplace and in particular ensure that all team members comply with Employee’s obligations as set out under Section 9 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. · Avail of all training and development opportunities for your professional development. · Perform such other duties appropriate to the post as may be assigned to him/her by the Area Manager/Service Co-ordinator. All duties must be carried out in person at all times. The role of the post holder will not be limited by reference to this job description. It would be expected that the role will evolve as professional, structural and people supported by the services demands change and the post holder will be expected to demonstrate flexibility skills that will facilitate this. Informal enquiries: Tommie Scanlon, Area Manager 087 169 7954 Closing date for receipt of completed application form /CV’s on-line is 5pm, Sunday 25th May 2025 Interview date to confirmed at a later date The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer INDW
