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Are you aged 18-20? Interested in joining our Panel of Age Testers? Age Testers – Nationwide - No Experience Necessary. Our organisation works with businesses of all sizes to help them measure and improve performance with regard to ID checks and other operational and compliance standards. This is a part-time, flexible role that is ideal to fit in and around other work or studies. Jobs are allocated and paid on a per-audit basis. Our clients take the issue of sales very seriously and require help to ensure that ID-checking policies are adhered to. The research enables clients to address breaches and to provide updated training to their staff where required. Click Apply Now to submit your application today! Interested but don't have a current CV? Just upload a letter of introduction instead, listing your Name / Location and Email address and the team will get back to you!
Summer Camp Team Leaders
This summer we will be running 2 types of camps. Art camps and STEAM camps. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our teams of leaders nationwide. STEAM CAMP LEADERS Bring the wonders of Science, Design & Technology to primary kids by delivering fun, interactive summer camps with Designer Minds! This role involves travelling to various venues, using equipment such as LEGO, robots, and art and science materials, and guiding primary children through a range of fun activities from STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Maths. You will be provided with the lesson plans, training and equipment. ART CAMP LEADERS Bring the joy of art and design to primary kids by delivering hands-on, interactive camps with Designer Minds. This role involves travelling to various venues, bringing art, design and tech equipment and guiding children through a range of interactive art activities; painting, drawing, upcycling and sculpting as well as some digital art skills such as creative coding, animation and graphic design. You will be provided with the lesson plans, training and equipment. Travelling is essential as Designer Minds events do not take place in a fixed location. This job involves travelling to a different venue each week for summer camps. Having your own car would be an advantage. Designer Minds leaders work in groups of 2-3. Most camps are scheduled from 9am-1pm, Monday to Friday, with afternoon camps on some weeks also, from 2-6pm. This is a fantastic experience for teachers, special needs assistants, early childhood experts and professionals with a background in the STEAM subjects or ARTISTS / ART TEACHERS. It is an opportunity to develop skills in a vibrant and forward-thinking educational environment. Pay rate is dependent on position and experience. A travelling allowance will also be provided. Required Education, Skills and Qualifications Above all, you must be enthusiastic about working with children, with an upbeat, kind and friendly manner. Salary and Benefits: €14.00 - €19.00 per hour. Travelling allowance also provided. Closing date: 08/05/2024. Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams. Summer camps will run from 1st July to 23rd August. How to apply: To apply, you must fill out the application form on the Designer Minds website - CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON to be redirected there. On the website you will find the application form. NOTE: Applications can only be received through the online form. CVs alone cannot be accepted.
Mystery Shoppers
Mystery Shoppers - Required Nationwide! Looking to earn an extra income? Would you like to earn cash while you shop? Customer Perceptions are recruiting Mystery Shoppers across Ireland. Flexible working hours are available to suit your needs. All you need is: ✅ Good observational skills ✅ The ability to recognise outstanding customer service ✅ A strong grasp of written and spoken English Click Apply Now to submit your application today! Don't have a current CV? No worries - Just click Apply Now and upload your letter of introduction through the cv section OR Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates section and build your CV today! 🛑 IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 4 WORKING DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER 🛑
Motor Mechanics
Job Description: Applus Ireland run the National Car Testing (MOT) Service in Ireland under contract from the Irish government. Applus is an international Company employing over 20,000 people worldwide. We are now recruiting for permanent full-time qualified Mechanics on different shifts nationwide, apply here https://www.ncts.ie/1142/ Three weeks of initial certification training is provided, and then annual training, induction and qualification training will commence on Tuesday 6 th May 2024. Great opportunities for promotion to Team Lead and Manager positions, all recruited internally. Interviews will be by way of virtual video/telephone calls and face-to-face interview. We require the following: 1. EU/EAA work permit 2. QQI Level 6 or 5, City & Guilds, IMI, Level 3 or higher motor mechanic qualification 3. At least 1 years post qualification experience as a mechanic 4. Full EU driving licence (UK licence can be transferred) 5. Good verbal and written English Benefits: Applus Car Testing Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer Salary: €40,000 - €46,000 per year Apply here https://www.ncts.ie/1142/ CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO UPLOAD YOUR CV
Communications Specialist
Background 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 47,000 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. Improving communication capacity across Government Departments is a key enabler to ensure effective policy implementation and strong public understanding of the work being carried out by Civil Servants in delivering for the people of Ireland. In recognition of the importance of communicating and engaging with citizens, Departments have professionalised their communications services at all levels. The Civil Service is now recruiting for Communication Specialists which can offer a satisfying, and varied career, with competitive terms and conditions. As well as a rewarding and challenging career, some of the benefits the Civil Service offers as Communication Specialists are: • Competitive salary, with yearly increments for satisfactory performance • Public Sector pension • 29 days of annual leave per year rising to 30 after 5 years’ service • Flexible working, with a commitment to work-life balance and a family-friendly workplace • Learning and development opportunities, including access to a refund of course fees scheme, paid study leave and paid examination leave • Access to Shorter Working Year Scheme • Facility to apply for career breaks • Cycle to work scheme • Access to Public Service Credit Union • Tax saver public transport pass • Regular opportunities for promotion through internal, inter-departmental and open competitions. The Role The Communication Specialist role is at Higher Executive Officer level, which is a middle management position in the Civil Service (See Appendix 1). While the precise duties of the role will vary depending on the organisation in which vacancies arise, the Communication Specialist will be expected to effectively network, build relationships and engage with and influence stakeholders at all levels of seniority. They will also be expected to apply judgement and flexibility in a challenging and fast-moving environment. The role presents an excellent opportunity for successful candidates to shape communications policy, strategy and practice within Government Departments and offices. Applicants should note that in some Government Departments/Offices, or in ‘agencies’ of a Government Department the role will require an element of evening/weekend work. Where this occurs, Civil Service overtime and travel and subsistence rates will apply. Key Duties and Responsibilities Depending on the Civil Service organisation, the following is an overview of the type of responsibilities and tasks required of the successful candidate: • Assisting in developing strategies to enhance external and internal communication and contributing to the delivery of those strategies. • Managing media relations, including preparing press releases, handling of enquiries from journalists and other media contacts via telephone calls and email. • Managing comprehensive media lists and proactive media relationship building as required by the organisation's business priorities. • Arranging and organising events, interviews and press conferences. • Monitoring current affairs, including Oireachtas business, and media coverage of the organisation and disseminate this information to relevant internal stakeholders. • Day to day management of junior staff members as required and championing of an integrated and energised communications team approach. • Development and implementation of the organisation's digital and social media strategy, including content calendars based on the organisation's communications priorities. • Create content that can be leveraged across all of the organisation's platforms, including photography, videography, graphics. • Provide support and briefing to spokespeople in preparation for media engagements and coordination of training if required. • Help develop new and innovative ways to communicate to the media and the public. • Maintaining an external viewpoint to keep up to date on consumer trends and relevant communications developments. • Participating in the Government Communications Network and championing cross- Government collaboration to deliver best practice communications. • Carrying out any other duties relevant to the role assigned from time to time by the Head of the Section/Department. Applicants should note that 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 Specialist in the Civil Service. Vacancies Applicants who are successful in this competition will be placed on a panel, in order of merit to fill vacancies which may arise. Immediate vacancies exist in a number of Civil Service organisations including the Department of Transport, Department of Health, and the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine. It is envisaged that most vacancies that arise over the lifetime of the panel will be in Dublin. Vacancies within the Government Information Service (GIS) in the Department of the Taoiseach may also be filled from this competition. Candidates appointed to roles in GIS will work on whole of Government communication programmes in a fast-paced environment. Communication specialists in GIS encompasses an element of regular travel with the Taoiseach and also involves working some weekends/evenings. Again, where this occurs, Civil Service overtime and travel and subsistence rates will apply. Candidates should note the following: • Successful candidates from this competition may be placed in any Civil Service organisation which includes Government Departments, Offices and other bodies. • 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. Essential Candidates must have on or before Thursday, 18th April 2024: 1. A qualification at minimum level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent in any discipline and one years’ relevant post qualification experience in two or more of the following areas: • Working on communication campaigns • Working in or for the media • Managing digital/social media in a professional capacity, including Mobile Journalism • Working in Event management • Developing content across a range of platforms • Website management • Stakeholder management • Photography and/or video production and post production Or 2. Have three years relevant experience, working in communications, a press office, public relations, or related fields; including demonstrable experience in two or more of the following areas: • Working on communications campaigns • Working in or for the media • Managing digital/social media in a professional capacity, including Mobile Journalism • Working in Event Management • Developing content across a range of platforms • Website management • Stakeholder management • Photography and/or video production and post production and 3. Proven ability to deliver communications for an organisation; 4. Strong communications, creative and organisational skills; 5. In-depth knowledge of the media and related trends across print, broadcast and digital platforms; 6. A clear understanding of the effects of mass communications and the power of social networking; 7. Relevant experience of managing staff and resources. 8. The ability to work calmly under pressure and deal with multiple demands and competing priorities to tight deadlines; 9. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including writing for press, radio and web, as well as research and editorial skills; 10. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to network, build relationships and engage with and influence stakeholders at all levels of seniority; 11. A commitment to achieving quality results and ensuring all tasks are completed to a very high standard; 12. The ability to think strategically, judge situations appropriately and evaluate the consequences of different approaches; 13. A strong interest in public affairs and be committed to the concept of Public Service. 14. A willingness to share ideas and information with the purpose of achieving a particular result; 15. The self-confidence necessary to cope with challenging situations and capacity to be resilient, 16. Be motivated, flexible and willing to adapt, positively contributing to the implementation of change and be capable of using own initiative as and when appropriate; Desirable • Proficiency in Irish • A qualification at minimum level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent in Communications, Media Studies, Multimedia, or Journalism. • The ability to work closely with senior management and their teams to devise, design and implement communications strategies / programmes for their organisation and to lead and drive public relations, including media-relations and stakeholder engagement and provide expertise and advisory services for major events. Positions requiring specialist Irish language skills The Civil Service is fully committed to fulfilling its obligations under the Official Languages Act. It is intended that vacancies arising which require staff to provide a full range of services through the Irish language (Functional Bilinguals), may be filled from this competition. In this regard individuals who have proficiency in the Irish language and who fulfil all other eligibility criteria set out below may indicate their interest on the application form. Candidates who indicate their interest and who are successful at the final selection stages will be required to undergo certain assessments through Irish, e.g. interview and/or written test, prior to being considered for such a position. They must achieve the required level in the Irish language, i.e. demonstrate a minimum Level B2 on the Europass self-assessment framework. Candidates should note that the admission to a competition does not imply that the Public Appointments Service is satisfied that they fulfil the essential entry requirements. Therefore, the onus is on the candidate to ensure that they meet the essential entry requirements prior to submitting their application. ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE AND CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON ELIGIBILITY Citizenship Requirement Eligible candidates must be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who has a stamp 4 visa1: or (e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015, or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa: or (f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. To qualify candidates must meet one of the citizenship criteria above by the date of any job offer. Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform letter dated 28th June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1st June 2012, a Collective Agreement which had been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Public Services Committee of the ICTU in relation to ex-gratia Redundancy Payments to Public Servants. It is a condition of the Collective Agreement that persons availing of the agreement will not be eligible for re-employment in the Public Service by any Public Service body (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 – 2011) for a period of 2 years from termination of the employment. People who availed of this scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility) and the Minister’s consent will have to be secured prior to employment by any Public Service body. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER): It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are not eligible to apply for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010): The Department of Health Circular 7/2010 dated 1 November 2010 introduced a Targeted Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) Scheme and Voluntary Redundancy Schemes (VRS). It is a condition of the VER scheme that persons availing of the scheme will not be eligible for re-employment in the public health sector or in the wider Public Service or in a body wholly or mainly funded from public moneys. The same prohibition on re-employment applies under the VRS, except that the prohibition is for a period of 7 years. People who availed of the VER scheme are not eligible to compete in this competition. People who availed of the VRS scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility). Department of Housing, Planning, Community & Local Government (Circular Letter LG(P) 06/2013) The Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Circular Letter LG(P) 06/2013 introduced a Voluntary Redundancy Scheme for Local Authorities. In accordance with the terms of the Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants dated 28 June 2012 as detailed above, it is a specific condition of that VER Scheme that persons will not be eligible for reemployment in any Public Service body [as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 – 2011 and the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012] for a period of 2 years from their date of departure under this Scheme. These conditions also apply in the case of engagement/employment on a contract for service basis (either as a contractor or as an employee of a contractor). Declaration Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a public service scheme of incentivised early retirement and/or the collective agreement outlined above. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment. Employer of Choice As an Employer of Choice, the Civil Service has many flexible and family friendly policies e.g. Worksharing, Shorter Working Year, Remote Working (operated on a ‘blended’ basis), etc. All elective policies can be applied for in accordance with the relevant statutory provisions and are subject to the business needs of the organisation. The Civil Service also operates a Mobility scheme for all general service grades. This scheme provides staff with career opportunities to learn and partake in diverse roles across a range of Civil Service organisations and geographical locations. PRINCIPAL CONDITIONS OF SERVICE General The appointment is to a permanent post in the Civil Service and is subject to the Civil Service Regulations Acts 1956 to 2005, the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and any other Act for the time being in force relating to the Civil Service. Pay The Higher Executive Officer (HEO) Standard Salary scale will apply to this position. PPC (Personal Pension Contribution) salary for this position, with effect from 1st October 2023 is as follows: €54,764 €56,365 €57,963 €59,560 €61,163 €62,758 €64,358 €66,667(LSI1) €68,970(LSI2) The PPC pay rate applies when the individual is required to pay a Personal Pension Contribution (otherwise known as a main scheme contribution) in accordance with the rules of their main/personal superannuation scheme. This is different to a contribution in respect of membership of a Spouses’ and Children’s scheme, or the Additional Superannuation Contributions (ASC). A different rate will apply where the appointee is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution. Long Service Increments may be payable after 3 years (LSI1) and 6 years (LSI2) satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. Important Note Entry will be at the minimum of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Subject to satisfactory performance increments may be payable in line will current Government Policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant”. You will agree that any overpayment of salary, allowances, or expenses will be repaid by you in accordance with Circular 07/2018: Recovery of Salary, Allowances, and Expenses Overpayments made to Staff Members/Former Staff Members/Pensioners. Hours of attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 41 hours 15 minutes gross or 35 hours net per week. The successful candidate will be required to work such additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of their duties subject to the limits set down in the working time regulations. Annual Leave 29 days rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service. This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave in the civil service, is based on a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. Sick Leave Pay during properly certified sick absence, provided there is no evidence of permanent disability for service, will apply on a pro-rata basis, in accordance with the provisions of the sick leave circulars. Officers who will be paying Class A rate of PRSI will be required to sign a mandate authorising the Department of Social Protection to pay any benefits due under the Social Welfare Acts directly to the employing Department. Payment during illness will be subject to the officer making the necessary claims for social insurance benefit to the Department of Social Protection within the required time limits.
Stock Takers
Retail Asset Solutions are looking to take on Casual Retail Stock Counters to join our already existing team. The Company We are a leading provider of retail stocktaking, merchandising and supply chain management services. With over 3500 employees throughout the UK and Ireland, we provide a hardworking and rewarding workplace with many progression opportunities. The Role We are looking for Retail Stock Counters to add to our already successful team. This a casual role which means you can control the days you work Employment will be carried out on different retail customer sites and stores and travel will vary on a shift-by-shift basis. Certain locations ( Dublin* and Carlow) will have minibus transport provided free of charge otherwise you must be able to drive to and from job sites. You will be responsible for ensuring stock is counted quickly and accurately using a handheld scanner. Being able to stand for prolonged periods of time is needed for the role and access equipment such as ladders or steps may have to be used on occasion to reach high stock. Transport in Dublin must be discussed at interview stages Key Skills/ Experience Required Due to the nature of our work, you must be able to work unsociable hours including early mornings and throughout the night when required. As a result, we can only accept applicants 18 years and over. You must have a 'can do' attitude and be able to work long shifts when required on large counts. With our innovative business, the technology changes and progresses and therefore being a quick learner is a key skill required. Any experience of handling stock is an advantage but not a necessity. A good understanding of the English language is essential. The Package/ Benefits €13.65 per hour plus holiday pay Access to Wagestream, this is a new system which enables colleagues to track, save and access up to 50% of their wages prior to pay day. Wagestream also offers financial advice, contributing to the financial wellbeing of RAS colleagues. Free Minibus transport is offered in certain locations ONLY ( Dublin* and Carlow) Millage and expenses where minibus is not available Progression Opportunities Transport in Dublin must be discussed at interview stage Retail & Asset Solutions are hiring NOW with immediate starts available. If you think you are suitable for this position and you want to find out more, please apply today! retailsupport.reg6@retailassetsolutions.com
Survey Interviewer
Survey interviewing work is carried out across the whole country. However, it is the policy of the CSO to assign interviewers to suitable geographical locations based on their home address. Therefore, the offer of an appointment to a position will depend on both the candidate’s geographical location and their position on the panel. Successful Survey Interviewers may be asked to work on a number of different surveys which may include but not limited to the Labour Force Survey (LFS), the Survey of Income and Living Conditions (SILC), and the Household Budget Survey (HBS). The CSO are also recruiting through this campaign for interviewers to work on the new baby cohort of Growing Up in Ireland – the national longitudinal study of children in Ireland which has been following the progress of c.20,000 children and their families since 2006. More information on CSO Household Surveys can be found on the CSO website: Requirements for the position • Education requirement: intermediate certificate/junior certificate or equivalent; • Hold a current full driving licence and have the full use of a car for the hours spent working on the survey: • Fluent English both written and spoken; • Proven experience of personal interaction with the public ideally through face to face and telephone interviewing, practical social work or related work; • Good IT software skills, e.g., Microsoft Office 365 and MS Teams; • Availability to work flexible hours. This flexibility extends to working variable hours during evenings, Saturdays and some daytime work when potential respondents are at home; • The ability to guarantee confidentiality at all times in relation to your role; • Good communication/articulation skills together with good persuasion and negotiating skills; Special Features The Interviewer position is a lone worker position. This means that the Interviewer works from their home and organises and completes their own work under the supervision of the Survey Coordinator in line with role requirements. Interviewers must be available to work flexible hours. Survey Interviewers are expected to work on average 25.15 hours per week. Depending on the survey involved, this flexibility will extend to working variable hours during evenings, Saturdays and some daytime work when potential respondents are available. Survey Interviewer Duties and Responsibilities: Preparation for interviewing/collection process This involves attending appropriate training sessions as directed by field management/CSO headquarters. Training may be conducted on-site or virtually. This training process involves studying any necessary documentation, learning how to use IT systems and processes as well as testing new questions/processes. A tablet computer and smartphone will be used to manage interviewer workload. Attendance at training is mandatory. Survey Interviewing/Collection Survey work requires interviewers to carry out data collection by means of electronic data capture, using a tablet or other data capturing device. Interviewers will be required to transfer data to CSO headquarters in the manner prescribed for each particular survey. Interviewers will be expected to meet minimum data collection targets and deadlines as outlined by field management. Interviewers are expected to meet high data quality standards in a timely manner. Liaison with Field Management/CSO Headquarters Interviewers are expected to be in regular contact with field management through telephone, email, virtual meetings (e.g., MS Teams) or in-person contact. Administration Interviewers will be expected to complete and submit relevant administrative documentation by specific deadlines using both electronic and paper methods. Data Protection Interviewers will ensure high levels of data governance and information security particularly regarding access to confidential data. Other duties Any other duties, which may be assigned from time to time, as appropriate to the position of Survey Interviewer. Being a Household Survey Interviewer in the CSO What surveys will I work on? You could be working on a range of different surveys and may be simultaneously working on up to 3 surveys at a time – so time management and multi-tasking skills are a must. Some of the main surveys conducted by CSO Household Survey Interviewers are the Labour Force Survey (LFS), the Survey of Income and Living Conditions (SILC), and the Household Budget Survey (HBS). The CSO are also recruiting through this campaign for interviewers to work on the new baby cohort of Growing Up in Ireland – the national longitudinal study of children in Ireland which has been following the progress of c.20,000 children and their families since 2006 From time-to-time the CSO conducts other surveys, as requested, and you may be asked to work on these as well. Information on CSO household surveys is available on the CSO website What will my working hours be? You will be contracted to work 25.15 hours per week. You will have flexibility in working these hours, but there is a requirement for evening and Saturday work – you are not required to work any Sundays. We have found that the best times to interview households tend to be between 4pm and 8pm, though this may vary depending on the area you are in. Households are willing to give up their free time to participate in our surveys and it is important that you are as flexible as possible to find a time that suits them to participate. Where will I be working? Your work assignments will be based on your home location and will branch out from there. You may need to travel further from home at times and the distance of the travel will depend on whether your location is urban or rural in nature. Flexibility in relation to travel is required at times to meet the demands of individual surveys. Your area of work may change from time to time. What will I be paid? Starting rate of pay effective 1st October 2023 is €333.98 per week. In addition to this, there is also the potential to earn an additional completion payment of up to 13% of gross pay depending on response rates achieved. Civil service mileage rates apply for any work-related travel in addition to other allowances which may be payable. What training will I receive? All household survey interviewers will receive comprehensive training on the role before starting work. This usually involves initial on-site training in the Cork Office over 5 days, with a further on-site and online training sessions depending on which surveys you will be working on. Quarterly, regional in-person training sessions are also organised, as well as ad-hoc training sessions from time to time. On-going training and support will be provided by your appointed Coordinator, who will be your first line of contact with the CSO and will manage your work on a day-to-day basis. What is expected of me? Minimum expected response rates will apply to each of the surveys on which you work, and you will be expected to achieve these rates. Household survey interviewers are the CSO representatives at doorsteps across the country and must at all times carry out their work in a professional and respectful manner. You will be expected to maintain regular contact and communication with your Coordinator. Key Competencies for Survey Interviewer Customer Service & Communication Skills • Actively listens to others and tries to understand their perspectives/requirements/needs. • Understands the steps or processes that customers must go through and can clearly explain these. • Is respectful, courteous and professional, remaining composed, even in challenging circumstances. • Can be firm when necessary and communicate with confidence and authority. • Communicates clearly and fluently when speaking and in writing. Delivery of Results • Takes responsibility for work and sees it through to the appropriate next level. • Completes work in a timely manner. • Adapts quickly to new ways of doing things. • Checks all work thoroughly to ensure it is completed to a high standard and learns from mistakes. • Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in ensuring work is delivered. • Is self-reliant and uses judgment on when to ask manager or colleagues for guidance. Information Management/Processing • Approaches and delivers all work in a thorough and organised manner. • Follows procedures and protocols, understanding their value and the rationale behind them. • Keeps high quality records that are easy for others to understand. • Is comfortable working with different types of information, e.g., written, numerical, charts, and carries out calculations such as arithmetic, percentages etc. Drive & Commitment to Public Service Values • Consistently strives to perform at a high level and deliver a quality service. • Serves the government and people of Ireland. • Is thorough and conscientious, even if work is routine. • Is enthusiastic and resilient in the face of challenging circumstances and setbacks. • Is personally honest and trustworthy. • At all times acts with integrity. • Understands own role in the team, making every effort to play their part. Eligibility to Compete and Certain Restrictions on Eligibility Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who has a stamp 4 visa1 ; or (e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or (f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa.] Please note that a 50 TEU visa, which is a replacement for Stamp 4EUFAM after Brexit, is acceptable as a Stamp 4 equivalent. To qualify candidates must meet one of the citizenship criteria above by the date of any job offer. Selection Process The Selection Process may include the following: • Shortlisting of candidates based on the information contained in their Application Form • A competitive interview • Any other tests or exercises that may be deemed appropriate. Applicants who are successful in this competition will be placed on a panel, in an order of merit. The offer of an appointment to a position will depend on both the candidate’s geographical location and their position on the panel. Permanent Panel: On completion of the selection process a panel of permanent Survey Interviewers will be formed in order of merit from which candidates may be called. The permanent panel will be maintained for no longer than 3 years. The offer of an appointment to a position will depend on both the candidate’s geographical location and their position on the panel. Temporary Panel A panel of temporary Survey Interviewers will be established. The panel will be maintained for no longer than 3years. The offer of an appointment to a position will depend on both the candidate’s geographical location and their position on the panel. Should similar vacancies, including temporary positions, arise elsewhere in the CSO candidates may be drawn from this competition. Shortlisting If the number applying for the position is such that it would not be practical to interview everyone, the CSO may decide that only a certain number will be called to interview. In this respect a short-listing board will examine the application forms and assess them against pre-determined criteria based on the requirements of the position. The board will select a group for interview who, based on an examination of the application forms, appear to be the most suitable for the position. This is not to suggest that other candidates are necessarily unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the job, rather that there are some candidates, who based on their application, appear to be better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. It is therefore in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your qualifications/experience in your application. Security Clearance You will be required to complete and return a Garda eVetting form should you come under consideration for appointment. This form will be forwarded to An Garda Síochána for security checks on all Irish and Northern Irish addresses at which you resided. If you have lived/worked in a country outside the Republic of Ireland for more than 6 months during the last 5 years, it is mandatory for you to furnish a Police Clearance Certificate from those countries stating that you have no convictions recorded against you while residing there. You will need to provide a separate Police Clearance Certificate for each country you have resided in. Clearance must be dated after the date you left the country. It is your responsibility to seek security clearances in a timely fashion as this can be a lengthy process. Please note you cannot be appointed without this information being provided and being in order. The CSO is an equal opportunity employer. Assignments will be made based on qualifications and the ability to carry out the responsibilities of the grade or post. Candidates' Obligations Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify and will result in their exclusion from the process. Candidates must not: • knowingly or recklessly provide false information • canvass any person with or without inducements • Interfere with or compromise the process in any way. It is important to remember that this is a competitive process for a role where integrity is paramount. Sharing information on the selection process e.g., through social media or any other means, may result in you being disqualified from the competition. A third party must not personate a candidate at any stage of the process. Specific Candidate Criteria Candidates must: • Have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned. • Be suitable on the grounds of character. • Be suitable on the grounds of health and physical fitness. • Be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned. If successful, they will not be appointed to the post unless they: a) Agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be, performed. b) Are fully competent and available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position. Principal Conditions of Service General The appointment is subject to the Civil Service Regulations Acts 1956 to 2005, the Public Service Management (Recruitmentand Appointments) Act 2004 and any other Act for the time being in force relating to the Civil Service. The appointment is to a permanent position for Permanent Survey Interviewers or to a temporary position for Temporary Survey Interviewers in the Civil Service on a probationary contract for a period of one year from the date of appointment for permanent interviewers and on a pro-rata fixed term contract basis for Temporary Survey Interviewers. Notwithstanding this paragraph and the paragraph immediately following below, this will not preclude an extension of the probationary period in appropriate circumstances. During the period of probation, the appointee’s performance will be subject to review by the relevant supervisor(s) to determine whether the appointee: i. has performed in a satisfactory manner ii. has been satisfactory in general conduct iii. is suitable from the point of view of health with particular regard to sick leave. Prior to completion of probation a decision will be made as to whether or not the appointee will be retained pursuant to Section 5A (2) of the Civil Service Regulations Acts 1956-2005. This decision will be based on the appointee’s performance being assessed against the criteria set out in (i) to (iii) above. The detail of the probationary process will be explained to the appointee by the CSO and the appointee will be given a copy of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform guidelines on probation. Salary The weekly salary scale with effect from 01st of October 2023 this position is as follows: PPC (Personal Pension Contribution) Scale: €333.98, €352.95, €357.80, €371.83, €385.91, €400, €414.07, €428.15, €441.84, €455.54, €469.26, €485.28, €496.55, €517.77 (NMAX), €534.46 (LSI1), €542.10 (LSI2) The PPC pay rate applies when the individual is required to pay a Personal Pension Contribution (otherwise known as a main scheme contribution) in accordance with the rules of their main/personal superannuation scheme. This is different to a contribution in respect of membership of a Spouses’ and Children’s scheme, or the Additional Superannuation Contributions (ASC). A different rate will apply where the appointee is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution. Long service increments may be payable after 3 (LSI1) and 6 (LSI2) years satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale.
Army Recruit - General Service
JOB DETAILS 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 29 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. 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.
Baby & Toddler Swimming Teachers
No experience necessary, full training provided to the successful applicant. Turtle Tots teachers are trained to the highest standard possible with the Swimming Teachers’ Association or Swim England and hold a lifesaving and rescue qualification. In addition, all teachers have completed rigorous Turtle Tots training, and are all passionate about teaching swimming and fitness to expectant mums, babies and toddlers! Not only are they experts in their field; they’re also warm, dedicated and supportive…the list goes on.
Naval Service Recruit - General Service
JOB DETAILS 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 29 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.
