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YOUNG PEOPLE IN YOUR AREA NEED YOU! All area's of Louth, Meath, Cavan & Monaghan, Limerick, Cork, Waterford, Wexford, Clare & N.Tipp Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland Vacancies: Advocates – Fixed Purpose Contracts YAP Ireland are looking for male and female Advocates to work in YOUR community to support children, young people and families in need to achieve their goals. We invite applicants from the following area’s to apply using the job ref code; NEAST0625: Louth, Meath, Cavan & Monaghan SOU0625 : Limerick, Cork, Waterford, Wexford, Clare & N.Tipp YAP Advocates come from all walks of life and make a huge difference to the lives of Young People and Families. The young people we work with come from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. We welcome applicants with first hand work / life experience of the issues facing these young people and their families including Roma and Travellers. We provide training and experience that creates opportunities for Advocates to become skilled at working with young people and families within their community in a strengths-based way. Please Note: If you are not in these area’s but you’re still interested in working as an Advocate, please fill out the application form and someone will contact you when we are recruiting in your area. What we offer: €16.52 per hour Training and financial assistance for further education Flexible working hours Join a growing, dynamic and forward-thinking organisation 92.24% of employees agreed or agreed strongly that YAP is an enjoyable place to work (Staff Opinion Survey 2024) “Great support for this young person and helped to build capacity to get out into community” – TUSLA Social Worker About us: YAP Ireland is a registered charity that provides a needs-led, family support service which uses a strengths-based approach to improve the lives of young people and their families in their community achieving positive outcomes. Please see our website for lots more information about our amazing work. The Role of the Advocate: “It`s getting my son out. He's starting to socialise. It gives him a break away from the home and time to do his own little thing. He loves going with his Advocate.” - Parent “YAP is the best thing that has ever happened to me.” – Young Person Provide a one-to-one support to Young People and Families for up to 15 hours per week (€16.07 PER HOUR) Build a trusting relationship with young people & parents /carers Work with young people and families to achieve their goals Identify and link young people and families with the appropriate community supports Support young people to identify their interests and support parents/carers with parenting Advocates report to Team Leaders and with their support develop a strengths-based, needs-led Individual Service Plan (ISP) with the young person and family. Advocates Requirements: You need to be: A good listener and a positive role model Available for flexible working hours, evenings and weekends Interested in your community and want to make a difference Have a full driving license and access to your own transport Advocates are required to attend fortnightly supervisions and monthly team meetings IF YOU THINK THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU: WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU Closing date for receipt of applications is 6th July 2025: Only completed application forms will be accepted, CVs will NOT be accepted. If enough applications are received before the closing date, these vacancies may close early. Full Training will be provided. Successful applicants will form a panel for consideration throughout 2025. If you are successful, you will need to be available for an interview which will be face to face. Interviews will take place in July. There is a training programme that you will need to attend in July/August 2025.
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 🛑
Music Teachers Needed for Sept 2025
Now Hiring for Dublin, Kildare, Carlow, Westmeath and Galway. Music Teachers wanted from September 2025 to teach group keyboard as an after school activity in Primary schools 3/5 afternoons per week. All materials and lesson plans provided. Experience with teaching groups of children ages 4-10 desirable. May suit a student or back to work parent. Click APPLY NOW button to upload your CV or call 087 2022505 to discuss.
B2B New Sales and Business Development Opportunities
Do you have what it takes to be a Top-Performing Sales Person? Would you like the opportunity to earn €100k+ this year? If so then we want to hear from you! Role details: - Please include a Cover Letter with your application.
RHM-- - Operations And Clinical Services Manager
Operations and Clinical Services Manager RHM-6-25-137 Regional Hospital Mullingar Location of Post: There is currently one permanent whole-time vacancy available in Regional Hospital Mullingar. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Operations and Clinical Services Manager from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries: Name: Margaret Kelleher Location: Hospital Manager, Regional Hospital Mullingar Email: Margaretm.kelleher@hse.ie HR Point of Contact: DML is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact: William Wang HR Recruitment Officer HSE Dublin and Midlands Email: William.wang@hse.ie Tel: 087 325 1532 Purpose of Post: The Operations and Clinical Services Manager will have a very hands-on approach to all aspects of the operational function of the hospital and will lead on all activities relevant to this. He/she will support the development of structures within RHM to deliver on the strategic as well as day-to-day operation function within each service and directorate as applicable. The primary purpose of the Operation and Clinical Services Manager is to provide strong strategic, professional and managerial leadership for all aspects of the health service operation for RHM. The Operations and Clinical Services Manager will focus on planning, developing and implementing RHM operational strategy and monitoring and managing operational performance. The Operations and Clinical Services Manager also had lead responsibility for the Clinical Services including HSCP services in the hospital. The Operations and Clinical Services Manager will work as part of the hospital executive with professional accountability for the effective and efficient delivery of operational and clinical support services in enablement of Clinical Directorates and broader corporate structures. The post holder will be accountable for the clinical and operational competence of all staff under their authority. The scope of the operations function includes: Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Post Specific Requirements ·A relevant qualification, with a minimum of a primary degree, ideally in a healthcare or clinical field. A master’s degree in a healthcare-related area is desirable.
Social Care Workers-support Workers
WESTMEATH RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SOCIAL CARE WORKERS/SUPPORT WORKERS VARIOUS CONTRACTS We are seeking to recruit motivated, creative and energetic support workers to join our Residential Services team. The focus of the role will be to lead initiatives in supporting the individuals to live a life of their choosing and what matters most to them. The role will support the individuals to become connected and valued within their local community, to provide opportunities for new experiences and to assist each person in developing real and authentic relationships. The ideal candidates will have a proven track record in supporting individuals to develop valued social roles and also have experience in supporting individuals with communication needs and those who may display behaviours of concern and will have experience of person centred planning and knowledge of person directed and individualised support approaches. Requirements: Please note that the successful candidates will be required to be available for any of day, weekend, waking night duty and ‘sleep-over / over-night’ shifts. In addition, we require staff members to be willing to work alone in the residents’ homes and across a variety of locations if required. Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 14th July 2025 Informal enquiries to: Amanda Maher, Area Director - 086 0835301 To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation
Technician Grade I
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The successful candidate shall perform such duties as may from time to time be assigned to them in relation to employment and as may be appropriate to any particular function of any local authority for which the Chief Executive is responsible and carry out such instructions as may be given in relation to the performance of your duties. They shall, if required, act for an employee of a higher level. They may be required to work outside the normal job description from time to time. Below are examples of the role and responsibilities of a Technician Grade I within various departments, however, the lists below are not exhaustive, and the duties may overlap or vary within each area. Holders of the office may be assigned to work in all appropriate areas within Westmeath County Council in the course of their employment. Typical work assignments would include areas such as Roads, Housing, Planning or Environment Departments. The duties of the post of Technician Grade I include, but are not limited to: • Providing technical services relevant to the area of responsibility to which he/she has been assigned, e.g. site inspection, site surveying, preparation of detailed dimensional drawings, design layout, setting out, mapping and graphics, report writing, and such other duties associated with the role; • Carry out site surveying using GPS, Total stations, Automatic Levels etc; • Possess a satisfactory knowledge of Health & Safety documentation and carry out all responsibilities in relation to Health and Safety; • Reading and reviewing maps, project drawings and plans, technical specifications, etc.; • Operating the appropriate hardware and software technology as required to carry out the work to which he/she has been assigned and be skilled in the use of AutoCAD and have a working knowledge of AutoTurn, Keylines, Maproad Pavement Management System, Prime 2, ArcGIS, MapInfo etc; • Undertaking inspections, taking records or samples and compiling reports, for example (depending on section) o Roads inspections – to verify compliance with various licenses; o Housing inspections - for the purposes of assessing planned or reactive maintenance requirements, monitoring of private rented housing standards or assessment of grant applications; o Environmental inspections – for the purposes of ensuring compliance with statutory obligations. • Assisting in the production of tender and contract documents and drawings; • Assisting in the preparation of CPO documents including Maps/Schedules/Registers; • Working on the production of documents for Part VIII Planning or other statutory applications; • Carrying out land registry searches and folio searches; • Validation of planning applications; • Assist in developing best practice procedures; • Comply with the H&S Management System and assist in its ongoing development; • Liaise with other departments, members of the public and external agencies in relation to design aspects of assigned work; • Supervision of staff/projects that may be assigned to him/her; • Contributing to individual staff development, personal development and team development initiatives; • Being accountable for efficient and effective processing of work assigned to him/her; • Assisting with the preparation of cost estimates for projects; • Acting for a Technician of a higher rank during his/her absence or as required to do so; • Carry out any other duties that may be assigned by the Senior Engineer/Chief Technician or his/her nominee from time to time. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed. The post holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take instructions from and report to, an appropriate Officer or such designated Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the Council. The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate that they have: • Satisfactory knowledge of the technical and administrative aspects of local authority work • Knowledge in AutoCAD or Civil3D including the preparation of preliminary plans, and detail design drawings • Knowledge in surveying including the principals in using GPS, total stations, and automatic levels • Strong verbal and communication skills • Self motivation with a record of demonstrating initiative and judgment in a work place environment • Experience in sampling and familiar with different sampling techniques • Knowledge and skills to undertake duties and the ability to follow and take direction • The ability to prepare and present technical reports • Possesses the ability to interpret and critically analyse scientific data • Knowledge of Health & Safety and relevant guidelines • Ability to provide support to a more senior officer as and when required • The ability to work well with colleagues, public and wider stakeholders • Ability to work well as part of a team and also to work off own initiative. • Have good organisational skills and possess technical training and experience of a high standard QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST CHARACTER Each candidate must be of good character. HEALTH Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms :- Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (a) (i) have passed the N.C.E.A. / H.E.T.A.C National Certificate Final Examination in ▪ Civil Engineering, or ▪ Geo-surveying, or ▪ Construction Studies, or ▪ Construction Studies in Building Maintenance, or ▪ Construction Studies in Architectural Graphics, or ▪ Hold an equivalent qualification. and Have at least three years satisfactory experience after attaining the qualification concerned Or (ii) Have satisfactory relevant experience in a technician post at Grade II level or in an analogous post under a local authority or health board in the State, and have at least three years satisfactory relevant experience in a technician post at Grade II level or in an analogous post, Or (iii) have satisfactory service, in a technician post at Grade I or higher level in an analogous post under a local authority or health board in the State. (b) Possess adequate training and/or experience relating to the control and supervision of staff. CITIZENSHIP Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, 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 is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; 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 DRIVING LICENCE • Hold a current full driving licence in respect of category B vehicles or equivalent. * Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. PARTICULARS OF POST 1. The Office Westmeath County Council is forming a panel of Technician Grade I from which permanent and/or temporary positions may be filled. This office delivers a wide range of surveys and designs to a number of sections within the Westmeath County Council and while initial responsibility will be for road design-based projects there will be an ongoing requirement to provide services to other Departments. 2. Superannuation New entrants to the Public Service as defined in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 shall be required in respect of their membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme to contribute at the rate of 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social welfare old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children) plus 3% of pensionable remuneration per pay period. Persons not deemed to be new entrants as defined in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social welfare old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children) and also in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the scheme. 3. Salary The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circular. The current salary scale applicable to the post is :- €48,277 per annum to €53,769 per annum (maximum) €55,482 per annum (LSI 1) (after 3 years satisfactory service at maximum) €57,218 per annum (LSI 2) (after 6 years satisfactory service at maximum) New Entrants to the Local Authority Service commence on the 1st point of the scale in accordance with current Government Policy as set out in Department of the Environment Circular Letter EL 02/2011 of 28th January 2011 and Circular EL 05/2016 dated 5th February 2016. 4. Annual Leave The annual leave entitlement shall be 30 days per annum which will increase to 29 days after 5 years service. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and local agreements which may apply from time to time. 5. Working Hours The working hours at present provide for a five day, thirty-five hours working week. The working hours may be reviewed at any time by the Council. All hours worked are subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997, and the Organisation of Working Time Regulations 2001. The provisions of Westmeath County Council’s Time and Attendance Policy is applicable to this grade at the current time. 6. Probation There shall be a period after appointment takes effect during which the person appointed shall hold office on probation. (a) such period shall be one year, but the Chief Executive may at his/her discretion extend such period; (b) the person appointed shall cease to hold office at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of the person in such office is satisfactory. 7. Retirement New entrants who are members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme may retire at 65 but must retire at age 70. Existing Public Servants appointed, if they became pensionable after March 2004, may retire at 65 but have no maximum age at which to retire. Existing Public servants who became pensionable prior to March 2004 may retire at 60 but must retire at age 70. 8. Driving Licence Candidates should be a holder of a full driving licence, Category “B”, and provide their own motor vehicle for use in carrying out their duties. Westmeath County Council as an employer must be indemnified on your insurance policy. If during your employment your licence is revoked, even temporally or if you receive endorsements on your licence which may affect your duties you are obliged to notify the Council immediately. 9. Travel: When required to do so, holders of the post drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose, provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. If you are required to travel as part of your official duties, Westmeath County Council as your employer must be indemnified on your insurance policy. Travelling expenses and subsistence expenses necessarily incurred in the course of official duties will be refunded in accordance with appropriate rates in line with the relevant Department Circulars and Westmeath County Council’s Travel and Subsistence Policy. 10. Training: It is a condition of employment that successful candidates will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post. 11. Residence Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. 12. Employee Benefits Examples of some of the current Employee Benefits include: • Allocation of 30 Days Annual Leave per annum (pro-rata) • Access to Flexi Time Scheme • A range of Family Friendly Policies • Availability of a Optical Benefit Scheme • Availability of a Cycle to Work Scheme • A range of Learning and Developmental Opportunities • Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave • Option to become a member of Westmeath County Council’s Social Club • State of the art office accommodation in our Civic Headquarters • Automatically entered into a pension scheme • Access to the services provided under Westmeath County Council’s Employee Assistance Programme
Trainee Optical Assistant
As a Trainee Optical Assistant at Specsavers, you’ll be the friendly face at the heart of our stores working among a team of experienced professionals, delivering unmatched customer service every single day. Our team We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet. What’s on Offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Optometrist
Are you an ambitious optometrist looking to keep your career moving as part of our well-established team? You’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re newly qualified or have years of experience, if you’re passionate and committed to eyecare and ready to bring your best every day, you could be perfect for this role. With clinical and professional development as well as innovative equipment at your disposal, among a team of other experienced Opticians and Technicians, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. Our store Based in the heart of Athlone, our store has 3 test rooms, all with the latest technology and OCT. Our team We have a wonderful team of 25 dedicated people in our store, all with a wealth of experience, all ready and waiting for you to meet. What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Apprentice Service Advisor
Due to continued growth within the group, we are currently recruiting for a trainee Service Advisor to work in our modern Joe Duffy Athlone dealership. Joe Duffy Group is Ireland’s leading motor retailer representing 13 brands across 24 locations with a team of 650 employees and an enviable franchise portfolio of world-leading brands. In 2023, Joe Duffy Group was announced as Ireland 9th Best Employer in the Sunday Independent. Our competitive advantage is underpinned by the quality of the people we employ and the unrivalled career path we can offer. We are looking to recruit a dynamic and ambitious individual that displays drive, passion, energy, talent and integrity. This is a fantastic career opportunity to train as a Service Advisor with Ireland's largest motor retail group. Successful candidates will complete a minimum of six months structured and comprehensive training. A full and clean Irish or EU driving licence and a full-time work VISA are absolutely essential requirements for this role. Requirements: To be the focal and experienced point of contact for our Athlone customers requiring servicing or repair to their vehicles. Managing the flow of information between the workshop, the rest of the dealership and the customer, delivering excellent customer service at all times. To manage all service telephone and walk-in enquiries on behalf of the dealership. Qualify service needs and diagnose vehicle running problems where appropriate. Establish understanding and an agreement with the customer of the work to be carried out. Calculate workshop capacity insuring that all details are entered onto the service workshop loading system. Manage the handover and administration of Customer Service Vehicles. Explain the work carried out on vehicle ensuring customers full understanding and authorisation. Manage any necessary liaison with department manager regarding customer dissatisfaction. Follow up in line with dealership procedures. Understand and adhere to manufacturer brand service requirements. Maintain safe working practices and abide by the working rules and standards of the dealership. Maintain product knowledge on the full Athlone dealership range. Maintain relevant systems ensuring accuracy at all times. Likely to be/have: Impeccable appearance and well presented to work in a corporate environment. Good oral & written communication skills. Excellent organisational skills. Able to record accurately all relevant details. Ability to 'up sell' additional work / accessories. An ability to absorb and understand technical data and explain it to our customers as required. A full, clean driving licence is an essential requirement for this role We will recognise and reward your hard work, achievements and loyalty with our excellent basic salary benefits package: Employment Assistance Programme. Industry-leading training and progression plans. Bike to Work Scheme. 20 days of Annual Leave. Life cover. Active Social Club. PRSA.
