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Famous Inn Takeaway Ltd. at Main Street, Blessington, Co. Wicklow. requires ( 2 ) commis chefs Requirement: To assist the head chef in preparing and cooking Asian food. To work as part of the kitchen team. Minimum of 2 years of experience is required. Working hours : 39 hours per week Salary: €34,000 per annum AD PUBLISHED: FROM 11TH JULY 2025 TO 8TH AUGUST 2025
Warehouse Operative
The Wanzl Group is a recognised global leader for the supply of retail equipment and services across the Logistics Industry and retail sector. The Wanzl UK Group of companies is the largest subsidiary of Wanzl turning over circa £80m annually & currently employs circa 700 staff throughout the UK & Ireland. The role of Operative will assist in the smooth running of the Wicklow Town Warehouse. Key Responsibilities: Schedule: Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types: Opportunity for a yearly bonus
Personal Care Assistant
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Personal Care Assistant to join our team in Arklow, Co. Wicklow . We have full-time opportunities within our team in an Adult Respite House in Arklow, Co. Wicklow Contract Type: Permanent Post Contract Hours: 39 hours per week Salary Scale: €32,639 - €39,499pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2025 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : 30 days pro rata per annum Overview of the Post: The role of the Personal Care Assistant is to support in the delivery of high-quality respite service, including assisting Service Owners in their personal needs whilst attending their respite break, and to access all centre activities. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list of duties. The successful candidate will have: Essential Criteria: If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: 21/07/2025 Interview date for successful applications: 07/08/2025 A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Apprenticeship Programme
Expression of Interest – Kirby Group Apprenticeship Programme Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects. To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards. To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability. To work with the best. About Kirby Group Engineering Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK and Europe, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance. The Opportunity Kirby is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK and Europe, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance. Kirby are currently seeking candidates for our Apprenticeship Programme. We aim to develop the best and brightest apprentices to become world class craft professionals. Requirements Applicants must have completed their leaving certificate and have obtained a minimum C3 / O4 grade in ordinary level maths and will need a Valid Safepass Card – No experience necessary. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Social Care Worker
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Social Care Worker to join our team in Arklow, Co. Wicklow. We have full-time opportunities within our team in Adult Respite House in Arklow, Co. Wicklow. Contract Type: Permanent Post Contract Hours: 39 hours per week Salary Scale: €38,108 – €50,953 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2025 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : 31 days pro rata per annum Overview of the Post: To work as part of a dedicated and innovative team in a community-based house providing respite and holiday breaks for adults with physical and/or sensory or mild to moderate Intellectual disabilities, within a quality framework. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list of duties. The successful candidate will have: Essential Criteria: Candidates must: If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: 20/07/2025 Interview date for successful application: 30/07/2025 A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Quality Assurance Auditor
Position Title: Quality Assurance Auditor Reports to: Head of Quality and Risk Location: Hybrid with Nationwide Travel Probation: 6-Months Contract: Full-time & Permanent Hours: 40 Hours over 5 days Salary: €47,000 Annual Leave: 22 Days per Annum About the role Job Purpose Odyssey Social Care (OSC) is a leading provider of residential care for young people, committed to fostering an environment of support and continuous growth. The Quality Assurance Specialist reports directly and only to the Head of Quality & Risk within Odyssey Social Care. They are directly responsible for the planning, auditing, and formulating quality control policies, procedures, systems and compliance tools within Odyssey Social Care. They have no management function and do not manage performance of teams, but they do ensure that the quality controls are updated and circulated to our teams. Quality compliance tools will then be used to report on the implementation processes, compliance with protocols and adherence to policies. The Quality Assurance Auditor is required to be knowledgeable in all current legislation and regulations relevant to our sector and to be able to determine quality indicators of care. This office-based/ Hybrid role requires significant stakeholder engagement to implement policies aligned with organizational goals, including the 3X10X journey and fostering a workplace culture aligned with the H.A.V.E. strategy. Main Duties and Responsibilities 1) To audit services using our internal audit tools, paying close attention to the regulatory framework and internal systems. It is expected that two services per week are inspected with at least one report submitted to the Executive Team. 2) To train and guide management within services during the onsite audit to ensure consistency with systems and compliance with protocols & policies and procedures. 3) Analyse data-qualitative and quantitative and report immediately should a service fall below the minimum requirements for compliance. This maybe within the auditing structure or on a day a day to review. 4) Complete themed audits when required by the Executive Team. 5) To conduct interviews with team members to ensure their knowledge of policies and procedures and in line with our expected care practice codes and framework. 6) To conduct interviews with young people to ensure that their needs and rights are met and that they have an independent forum to give feedback to management. 7) Report concerns relating to child protection, whistle blowing, code of conduct or relevant subjects immediately to the Executive Team. 8) Control quality system – Design Control Documentation & Change Control. To ensure the portal and or related systems are kept up to date with all current policies and procedures and that these are available to all teams. 9) To recommend training deficits in teams when required. 10) Write policies, procedures, and design systems to enhance our services for better outcomes for young people. 11) Represent Odyssey Social Care in inspections with TUSLA when required. 12) Promote Quality in Odyssey Social Care – Internally and externally, through seminars, workshops, training and in audit feedback and action planning. 13) To apply learnings quarterly through various forms of reporting to all stakeholders and to provide training in these areas to management to ensure consistency and replication and improvement across all services. 14) Communicate with all stakeholders for learnings and improvement. 15) Problem Solving and recommendations for improvement. 16) Design and apply principles of risk management when required. 17) A knowledge of the requirements under HIQA in the areas of Registration, staffing requirements, Statement of Purpose, Child protection, Person in Charge and how these apply within Odyssey Social Care. Essential Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills: · Degree in Social Care or relevant discipline. · Experience in management of care systems with young people. · Experience in implementing quality control systems. · Understanding of Quality and Continuous Improvement and the principles within Odyssey Social Care. · To have an in-depth knowledge of Odyssey Social Care’s Policies and Procedures. · Knowledge of Health and Safety, Fire Safety, Risk Management, Medication Management, Infection Control, HIQA Standards, Regulatory Inspection Framework, HCI Framework, Social Care Codes of Practice, Employee Supports. · Ability to problem solve and apply logical thinking regardless of current events and situations to ensure better outcomes for young people. · To have effective communication to apply and guide learnings to colleagues and ensure clarity and impactful implementation. · Ability to manage own time and schedule whilst travelling from location to location and adhere to deadlines. · Full, clean driving license. Desirable Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills: In order to become a successful internal auditor, you need to show evidence of the following: · Organisation skills. · Excellent oral and written communication skills. · An ability to work well under pressure. · The capacity to adapt to change. · Good critical-thinking skills to gather all of the available data and make informed decisions. · Teamwork skills but also the ability to work on your own. · Meticulous attention to detail and analytical thinking. · Strong ethics and exemplary integrity. Work Conditions • Traveling will be a large component of this role; you will need a full clean driving license in order to visit the different locations of the business. • Office based for administrative duties but mainly travelling from service to service. • Requirement to keep abreast of new legislation and regulatory frameworks. 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Support Worker
Support Worker – Residential service 31.5 hours per week - Permanent Contract Job reference: SW_PADD31.5_0107 Shared Night Duty Essential criteria for the position of Support Worker: Full Job Specification available on request
Household Survey Interviewer 2025
Overview of the Role Title of the position: Temporary & Permanent Household Survey Interviewers (Average weekly hours 25.15). Locations: We are recruiting in the following locations: Clare, Sligo, Carlow, Cavan, Limerick, Wexford, Longford, Donegal, Laois, Leitrim, Mayo, Monaghan, Roscommon, Westmeath, Offaly, Waterford, Louth and Galway. 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. Roles and Responsibilities Preparation for interviewing/collection process This involves attending appropriate training sessions as directed by field management/CSO headquarters. Trainings 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. 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 permission1 or a stamp 5 permission. 1 Please note that a 50 TEU visa, which is a replacement for Stamp 4EUFAM after Brexit, is acceptable as a Stamp 4 equivalent. Requirements for the Position • Education requirement: intermediate certificate/junior certificate or equivalent. • Hold a current full driving licence with authorisation to drive in Ireland 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. 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 arealso recruiting through this campaign for interviewers to work on the Growing Up in Ireland survey – 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. More information on CSO Household Surveys can be found on the CSO website: https://www.cso.ie/en/surveys/householdsurveys/ 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 March 2025 is €387.85 (ppc) per week. A different rate will apply where the appointee is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution (non ppc). In addition to this, there is also the potential to earn an additional completion payment of up to 13% of grosspay 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 training in a specified location which will last approximately 2 weeks, with 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 SURVEY INTERVIEWER COMPETENCIES 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. Selection Process The selection process may include some or all of the following elements: • Shortlisting of candidates based on the information contained in their application form; • Competitive preliminary 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: 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 The temporary 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. 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 resided/studied in countries outside of the Republic of Ireland for a period of 6 months or more, 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 they can take some time. You cannot be appointed without this information being provided and being in order. The Importance of Confidentiality Subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Acts, 2014, applications will be treated in strict confidence. All enquiries, applications and all aspects of the proceedings are treated as strictly confidential and are not disclosed to anyone, outside those directly involved in that aspect of the process. Certain items of information, not specific to any individual, are extracted from computer records for general statistical purposes Code of Practice This competition is being organised in accordance with the Code of Practice titled Appointment to Positions in the Civil Service and Public Service published by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The CSO will consider any requests for review in accordance with the provisions of this code. A copy of the Code may be accessed at www.cpsa.ie. 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’ Obligation 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 • personate a candidate at any stage of the process • 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. Quality Customer Service We aim to provide an excellent quality service to all our customers. If, for whatever reason, you are unhappy with any aspect of the service you receive from us, we urge you to bring this to our attention. Feedback will be provided on written request. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on the 25th of May 2018, replacing the existing data protection framework under the EU Data Protection Directive. When your application form is received, we create a record in your name, which contains much of the personal information you have supplied. This personal record is used solely in processing your candidature and should you be successful certain information will be retained by the CSO’s HR division for employment purposes. Salary - PPC (Personal Pension Contribution) The weekly salary scale for this position effective from 1st March 2025 is as follow: €387.85, €407.01, €411.90, €426.06, €440.28, €454.52, €468.74, €482.96, €496.78, €510.62, €524.47, €540.65, €552.03, €573.46 (NMAX), €590.32 (LSI1), €598.05 (LSI2) Long service increments may be payable after 3 (LSI1) and 6 (LSI2) years satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. 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. Hours of Attendance Formal hours of work do not apply to these duties. Permanent Survey Interviewers will be assigned a quota of weekly work on CSO household surveys which, on average over the period of a quarter, should not exceed 25.15 hours per week. Temporary Survey Interviewers will be assigned survey duties as required on a weekly basis. Workinghours for Temporary Survey Interviewers will depend on the number of households to be surveyed. Working patterns can be flexible but Survey Interviewers should be available to take on work at least 5 days on average per week outside of the headquarters which in respect of this employment is based in the Survey Interviewer’s home. The flexibility of the working hours is such that the Survey Interviewer is expected to work when potential respondents are available, and the Survey Interviewer will be expected to minimise unproductive work hours and journeys in this regard. Sunday working is not permitted in this employment. No additional payment will be made for extra attendance over and above 25.15 hours per week as the rate of remuneration payable covers any exceptional extra attendance liability that may arise from time to time. Survey Interviewers will be obliged to keep a record of the hours worked as outlined in the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 (Organisation of Working Time (Records) (Prescribed Form and Exemptions) Regulations, 2001.
Clerical Officer
THE POSITION The Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant experience for the position of Clerical Officer. The Clerical Officer is a key support position within the Council, providing a comprehensive general administrative and clerical support to a section or department. The Clerical Officer works as part of a team to meet work goals and objectives and to deliver quality services to internal and external customers. The duties of a Clerical Officer are varied and can involve assignment to different parts of the organisation or different areas of work. The work of the Clerical Officer requires that employees in the role function in a flexible manner and work effectively together as a team to deliver required outcomes or outputs. The Clerical Officer is expected to carry out their duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence. The Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent and temporary vacancies for the position of Clerical Officer shall be drawn. QUALIFICATIONS Education, Experience, etc. On the latest date for receipt of completed application forms, candidates shall have:- a) At least Grade D (or a pass) in Higher or Ordinary Level in five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme or a Pass Leaving Certificate Applied or a Level 2 N.C.V.A. Certificate Or b) Have passed an examination of at least equivalent standard. Or c) Have had at least two years previous service in an office of Clerical Officer, Clerk/Typist (Clerical Duties), Clerk/Typist (Typing and Clerical Duties) or Clerk/Typist, under a Local Authority or Health Board in the State. Or d) Have satisfactory relevant experience which encompasses demonstrable equivalent skills. In the event that an offer of employment is made, the candidate will be required to submit all relevant Educational Qualifications in order to meet the requirements above. DUTIES A Clerical Officer is the entry grade within the administrative structure of Wicklow County Council. Clerical Officers provide administrative and secretarial support within a team to ensure the provision of customer services, across the organisation. These services include housing, transportation infrastructure, environmental protection, planning, recreation & amenity, community development and supporting economic development. Duties may include (but not limited to): Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the purpose of creating a panel for Clerical Officers (Grade III) from which permanent/temporary vacancies arising may be filled. While any candidate appointed may be assigned at any time to any of the Municipal Districts/Directorates under the Chief Executive’s control. Probation Where persons who are not already permanent officers of a Local Authority are appointed, the following provisions shall apply; (a) there shall be a period after such appointments take effect, during which such persons shall hold office on probation; (b) such period shall be three months (temporary contract) and six months (permanent contract) this period may be extended at the Chief Executive discretion; (c) such persons shall cease to hold such office at the end of the period of probation, unless during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons in satisfactory. Salary: €30,811 – €47,945 per annum includes 1st LSI E.L. 03/2025 The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time in line with national policy. The holder of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than his/her inclusive salary) payable to and received by him/her by virtue of his/her office or in respect of services which he/she is required by or under any enactment to perform. Starting pay shall be determined in accordance with appropriate Departmental Circular letters. New Entrants will be placed on the minimum of salary scale. Hours of Work The person appointed will be required to work a 35 hour per week Monday to Friday which equates to a 7 hour day to be accounted for with attendance hours of 9.00 a.m. to 5.00p.m. with one hour lunch between 1.00p.m. and 2.00p.m. A flexi system is also in operation. Garda Vetting Candidates may be subject to Garda Vetting. Appointment(s) will be considered having regard to receipt of satisfactory Garda Vetting, particularly to determine suitability to work with children/vulnerable adults. 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. Work Permit All non-EU/EEA citizens must hold a valid work permit prior to and for the duration of their contract. The work permit must allow you to work full time for Wicklow County Council. It is the responsibility of individual employees to ensure that you have a valid work permit. If at any stage during your contract you cease to hold a valid work permit you must immediately advise Wicklow County Council and your employment will cease with immediate effect. Health: For the purposes of satisfying the requirements as to health it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are appointed, to undergo at their expense a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. On taking up appointment the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to candidates. Residence: Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. Annual Leave: Annual leave entitlement will be 27 days per annum exclusive of public holidays and Good Friday. Retirement Age: There is no mandatory retirement age for new entrants to the Public Service as defined in the Public Services Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. Persons who are NOT new entrants to the Public Service as defined in the Public Services Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004 and the Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act 2018, are subject to a compulsory retirement age of 70 years. With effect from 1st January 2013, persons who are pensionable under the terms of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme will have a minimum retirement age of 66 years initially rising in line with the State Pension age changes. Members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme have a compulsory retirement age of 70 years. Superannuation: Persons who become pensionable public servants on or after 1st January 2013 will become members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme and, as such, will be required to pay contributions of 3% of pensionable remuneration and 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution 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 the net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. All persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority will be required 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.
Care Support Workers
Job Opportunity Role: Care Support Workers Contract Type: Permanent Part Time Contract Hours: 6 x 39 Hour plus 1x34 Hour Contracts Cheshire Service: Greystones Address: Greystones Co.Wicklow We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above position. Candidates must be highly motivated, creative, and experienced with a passion for engaging with the people we support daily. About Cheshire Ireland Cheshire Ireland provides quality services to adults with physical, sensory, and neurological disabilities at a medium and high level of need. More information on our organisation can be found at https://www.cheshire.ie/ What we do We provide individualised supports for people to meet their physical, psychological, and social care needs in an environment that encourages independence and promotes their rights and well-being. Our services provide a friendly, cooperative, and positive working environment within busy residential and community services. The right candidate will share our values and will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the people we support. How we work Our services are based on clear principles of supporting people “one person at a time”. As a member of the team, you will be committed to high quality rights-based, person-centred service delivery, be willing to embrace change and help foster a culture of continuous improvement. What you will do You will support people with all aspects of their daily lives as per their individual needs and in accordance with their evolving personal plans to support them to live their best possible lives. You will be required to establish and maintain relationships with the people we support that are based on respect and equality and that promote their rights and independence. It is critical that when undertaking your work that you do so in a manner that is consistent with Cheshire Ireland’s values, operating ethos, and standards. Who we are looking for: Hold or be in the process of undertaking a minimum of QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or a minimum of QQI Level 6 Social Care or a Nursing qualification. Have experience in supporting people with disabilities. Hold or be working towards gaining a Full Manual Driving license and willingness to drive for work. Desire for personal and professional development. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Eligibility to work in Ireland is essential. Good Standard of verbal and written English. Computer literate (experience with online care management systems an advantage). Personal integrity and trustworthiness. Positive attitude. Willing to embrace change and is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning throughout the service. Committed to the principles of rights-based, person-centred services. Candidates who have experience and no qualifications may be hired if they are willing to undertake and complete QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support within two years of the commencement of their role. Why work for us Flexibility in working hours. €15.91to €18.49 Depending on Experience. Premiums paid on unsocial hours. Career opportunities. Induction and ongoing training via Cheshire Academy. Free onsite Parking. Benefits Sick pay benefit. Company Pension Scheme. Maternity benefit. Bike/Cycle to work scheme Employee assistance programme. Death in Service benefit for pension members. Employee Referral Scheme QQI Training Program. Welcome packs. Employee discounts. Closing Date: 15th of July 2025 @5pm Apply by clicking on the QR Code Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunity employer. All successful candidates will be subject to vetting by the Garda National Vetting Bureau www.cheshire.ie Company Reg No: 20165 Reg Charity No: CHY 5484 Charities Regulator No: 20008321
