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Clarecare is a professional accredited social enterprise with charitable status, providing a rang of person centred social services to individuals and families in County Clare for over 57 years. Current services include Family Support, Older Person Services and Bushypark Residential Addiction Treatment Centre. Clarecare’s headquarters are based in Ennis with local offices in Bushypark, Shannon, Kilrush, Killaloe and Ennistymon. Bushypark Addiction Treatment Service provides a range of residential & community based services for people with alcohol, drug, gambling and other addictions. Service provision includes (a) 28-day residential programme and (b) a range of community-based services which include assessment services, pre-treatment, polydrugs programme, recovery supports, community gambling clinic, cocaine harm reduction programme, and family support services. Our Vision: is to be the trusted quality care provider within our communities by supporting individuals and families to reach their full potential. Our Mission: is to provide person-centred services to individuals and families within our communities. Our Core Values: • Collaborate • Accountability • Respect • Empathy • Trust Position Title: Team Leader – Cocaine Harm Reduction Programme - Bushypark Immediate Vacancy – Full-time, permanent contract JOB DETAILS: The successful candidate will oversee the Community Cocaine Initiative Project Team funded by HSE on behalf of Bushypark. This is a harm reduction based project, with the team leader overseeing the client’s journey from first contact with the service, through their treatment process and into recovery support programmes. Training and supervision will be provided to the successful candidate. Role Objectives: To support the overall management of Bushypark Cocaine Initiative Project in the delivery of safe, effective and dynamic addiction treatment services programmes. Days/Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week excluding 30 mins. daily break. Some evenin work and 1 Saturday morning (3.5 hours) every 4 weeks to meet the operational requirements of this role. Flexibility and willingness to work outside of normal work hours/days of work is required. Annual Leave: 26 days annual leave per leave year (Jan-Dec) pro-rated Reporting Structure: Reports to the Manager of Bushypark, and is directly responsible for: The Cocaine Team which comprises of Counsellors and a Project Worker. The Cocaine Team Lead is an integral member of the Bushypark Team and will liaise with the Bushypark Management Team weekly for operational and strategic planning purposes. Indirectly Responsible for: Students of the Service and Volunteers. Job location: This is an onsite role – remote/hybrid working does not apply. Bushypark Addiction Treatment Centre, Ennis, Co. Clare. The successful candidate will be required to travel to other locations in line with Service requirements. You will be required to use your private car to travel for work purposes in the course of your work and to indemnify Clarecare in respect of the same. Duties and responsibilities: Key responsibilities: • You will provide clinical leadership and guidance for the Cocaine Initiative Team, comprising of counsellors and a project worker, and will support the development of policies, procedures to support their work • You will lead, inspire, support and develop the team, to enable them to deliver high- quality services to the highest professional standards. • You will provide supervision for the team members, supporting them in the work • You will share our passion for putting the needs and well-being of the people we support first, finding new ways to enrich their lives and delivering outstanding customer care for them and their family members, focused on enabling people to flourish. • You will support the Bushypark Manager, taking leadership roles in some areas of management of our services that could include communications, service development, managing finance/ budgets etc., • You will help ensure that regulatory compliance is maintained across the service area in line with the funding agreements, accreditation standards and Clarecare policies and procedures • You will create and develop strong internal and external relationships, you will play an important role in strengthening the reputation of Bushypark/Clarecare as a trusted support provider with key audiences including HSE, Probation, MWRDAF, funded services and other local and national referring agencies. • As part of the management team, you will be part of shaping the operational direction of the service and developing and implementing service improvement plans. Provide effective leadership • Provide inspiring leadership to the cocaine team, guiding the implementation of our vision, mission and values into operational practice. • Chair team meetings and support the cocaine team in their roles and work-load • Guide and support the team on decision-making and key interventions to support clients in recovery from substance misuse through harm reduction strategies • Accept responsibility and be accountable for day-to-day activities, provide an example for others, create an open, positive, collaborative and inclusive culture. • Develop effective relationships with the key stakeholders, including employees, residents and clients and their families, external agencies, etc. • Maintain a positive public image. • Support the Manager to comply with NRDRIC, HSE, CHKS, and other Authorities, complying with legal and statutory requirements. Service improvement and quality assurance • Support the development and implementation of plans to improve our operations at Bushypark and across Clarecare services. • Support staff on clinical decision making and supporting risk assessments to ensure clinical standards are maintained and clients are receiving best possible supports and interventions regarding their substance mis-use • Gain and act on feedback, including from staff, stakeholders, people we support and their families, in line with best practice and with requirements of our funding service level agreements • Encourage all staff to share ideas and progress on service improvement, and ensure regular communication with staff on progress. • Contribute to the annual business plan with measurable objectives and KPI’s • Ensure that the policies, procedures and risk assessments are accurate, up-to-date and regularly reviewed to ensure they meet best practice requirements, national standards and, the requirements of CHKS and ensure staff are trained to use these. • Participate in the development and implementation of efficient, accurate and appropriate quality assurance, and monitoring control measures and practices. Operational Management • Provision of line management and supervision to members of the Cocaine Initiative Team ensuring, completion of performance goals, professional development, supervision and the compliance of ethical and service standards. • Manage and oversee all aspects of the client and family members’ journey from initial contact through community treatment with the service to post-treatment supports. • Manage services ensuring that they are provided at the agreed time, to the agreed specification and quality, and are consistent with individual assessments and person-centred plans and that these are reviewed at least annually. • Support the Manager with the responsibility for health and safety, ensuring services are delivered using safe systems of work and do not endanger the health and safety or welfare of anyone who provides or receives them. • Review and update risk assessments to ensure that the service continues to improve quality provision and reduce risks for both staff and clients • Regularly and frequently seek the views of people we support and their families. Act on constructive feedback received as appropriate. Ensure concerns and complaints are dealt with promptly and effectively as per policies. • Ensure completion of HRB forms as are part of service agreement with HSE • Ensure compliance with the service specifications and CHKS Accreditation standards. • Maintain all records required and complete all required reporting. Financial and resource management • Authorise appropriate purchase of equipment and maintenance or replacement for day to day operations of the team within budgets. • Contribute to the development of new services and to reports/ proposals for the purchase of new or replacement of existing equipment • Support the Bushypark Manager in the development of annual budgets and in making financial and operational returns to funders and other sources as require People management • Lead the team members in the delivery of interventions for clients and family members impacted by substance mis-use and other behaviours • Recruit, retain, support and develop staff and volunteers within budget ensuring staffing levels are maintained. This includes formal and informal learning and development, embedding reflective practice. Promoting the concept of lifelong learning for staff, volunteers and the people we support. • lmplement staff development processes, including supervision and personal development plans for the staff you manage, focusing on retention. • Work with the staff team to continue development of a culture which reflects organisation values, ensures respect, is positive, collaborative, open and honest. • ldentify opportunities to make Bushypark/Clarecare an even better place to work. • With the Manager, manage training framework for staff. • Act as an influential communicator who gains the support, trust and confidence of colleagues and involves colleagues in key areas of activity and decision making. • Minimise interpersonal conflicts by ensuring that values, standards of behaviour and performance are understood and observed, and problems dealt with. • Ensure that the capacity and skill mix requirements for the service are reviewed frequently, in line with agreed levels of service and operational demands. Monitor staff usage, ensuring a close match between staff capacity available and need. • With the Manager, lead staff recruitment ensuring people we support are involved in the process in a meaningful way, and provide equality of opportunity. • Delegate to team members where appropriate and review such delegation at appropriate intervals to ensure effectiveness. • Prioritise own work, setting and agreeing measurable objectives as appropriate. • Make regular assessments of progress, ensuring that any significant delays are dealt with satisfactorily. lnformation management • Take a leadership role, with colleagues, to improve our communications internally • and externally. • Act as an ambassador to represent the heart and face of the organisation to key decision-makers building a sound reputation within the local community and ensuring our services are 'services of choice' and working towards excellence. • Ensure compliance with information management regulations including working with • colleagues to comply with General Data Protection Regulations. • Chair meetings such as team meetings and care reviews, conducting them in a manner which promotes involvement, understanding and achievement of objectives. • Use data to improve quality of care provision and to publish research findings. • Present data internally, to funders and to external agencies as required. Person Specification: You will be a team player, energetic and hardworking. You will be a good communicator and influencer. You will be able to supervise and support your staff in the delivery of clinical and other interventions for clients and family members impacted by addiction. You will have a positive outlook and an approach that will bring positive outcomes for your team and the clients we support. You will be proud to hold responsibility for the well-being of the people we support and our team's professional development. You will be passionate about offering the best possible services at Bushypark and across the Clarecare organisation. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA/REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications/ Education/ Knowledge • A professional qualification in Counselling or Psychotherapy to at least Level 7 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) - QQI OR • Have an equivalent qualification and full registration from another jurisdiction. AND • Be fully accredited as a Counsellor with Addiction Counsellors of Ireland (ACI) or as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist with the Irish Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (IACP) or a relevant body within the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP). AND • A minimum of 2 years relevant line management experience, managing a team in the healthcare, social care/social science or related field. Experience of supervision is essential. {Specific knowledge/experience of addiction treatment models is an advantage although not essential}. AND • Candidates must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the position and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Skills: • Strong Administration/IT skills – proficient in MS Office, Databases etc. • Demonstrate a sensitive, supportive and personalised approach to the people we support, maintaining their dignity and self-respect at all times. • An effective communicator with an influential style, both written and verbal. • You must be able to work within the vision, mission, values, policies and practices of the organisation. • Strong partnership skills and able to develop excellent relationships internally and externally including HSE, Probation, MWRDAF-funded services and other local and national referring agencies. • Able to innovate, network and collaborate to progress the organisation and seize opportunities. • Advocacy and negotiation skills to secure the best possible outcomes for our clients. • Excellent skills in managing and prioritising time and resources. • Demonstrated ability to support and guide staff including, to supporting them to plan services and report progress. • Excellent ability to use Microsoft Office and bespoke organisational lT systems e.g. OneTouch. • Working practice that incorporates equality, diversity and inclusion principles at all times. • Ability to respond professionally, flexibly, calmly and quickly in a crisis. • Skilled in assessment, support planning, recording and report writing, and in directing case Management. • Calm, patient, level-headed, kind, caring, compassionate. • Effective and efficient rota design and management. • Ideally have experience of working with persons with addiction, also with people with complex needs and of communicating effectively with them and their families. • Substantial knowledge and experience of managing a range of services. • Experienced in leading and developing your staff team in a social care environment; supervision, appraisal, personal development planning, recruitment, retention, formal HR processes. • Actively managing performance and maintaining high standards at all times. • Ensuring effective team communications. • Leading and motivating a team to achieve best practice. • Continuous development of the team and service, identifying training needs and coaching staff. • Seeing organisations through periods of change management. • Financial monitoring and budget management experience desirable. • Reviewing and development of policies and procedures. • Contribute to research, audit, review and evaluation of the Service as and when required. • Experience of working with addiction, trauma, mental health and/or with vulnerable groups • Be committed to his/her continuous professional development (CPD). • Be flexible to work some evenings or out of hours. • Ability to maintain the principles of confidentiality and professional boundaries in all areas of work. • To perform such other duties appropriate to the position as may be assigned to you. • 2 positive employment references from current/most recent employer. • Positive Garda Vetting Disclosure via Clarecare. • Fit to work Pre-employment Medical through Clarecare. • Full clean driving licence with insurance indemnity to Clarecare DESIRABLE: • Knowledge of the National Drugs Strategy (NDS). • Specific knowledge/experience of addiction treatment and recovery models. • Knowledge and understanding of MI, CBT, SFT, CRA, 5 Step Model, SMART recovery and CRAFT • Knowledge of Biopsychosocial and or 12-step Model of Treatment. • Understanding of the Harm Reduction and other models of treatment Salary: • The gross salary for this position is commensurate with experience. Details available from HR on 086 – 4161520. Benefits: • 26 days annual leave per annum for full-time staff, excluding Public Holiday entitlement. • Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Membership on successful completion of 6 months probation. Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Membership on successful completion of probation (6 months). “My Future Fund” Government Pension Scheme during the 1st 6 months of probation at 1.5% of salary deduction by employee, matched by Clarecare and 0.5% contribution from Government. • Access to full terms of Clarecare’s Sick Pay Scheme on successful completion of probation (6 months duration). • Ongoing Training & Development and In-house supervision by Manager. • Financial support for CPD/Further Training & Development as approved by your Manager. • Free access to Employee Assistance Programme Services via VHI. • Cycle to Work Scheme. This Job Description aims to provide an accurate and concise summary of the Job and its main duties and responsibilities. However, it is not intended to be restrictive or absolute. CLOSING DATE 3RD DECEMBER 2025
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PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYMENT Tenure of Employment: Permanent Part -Time: 70/70 Garda Clearance / Police Clearance: Garda Clearance is a requirement for employment in the Brothers of Charity Services. Police Clearance is also required for candidates who have lived abroad for over six months. Remuneration: Salary Scale (Pro Rata): Clerical Officer Grade (Department of Health, Consolidated Scales) €31,118 - €48,427 Annual Leave: The Annual Leave attached to this post is 25 days Pension Scheme: The Brothers of Charity Contributory Superannuation Scheme which is linked with the Nominated Health Agencies Superannuation Scheme or Single Public Service Pension Scheme (whichever is applicable) will apply to this appointment and the person appointed will enter the said Scheme as and from the date of taking up employment. Job Description & Person Specification Introduction: The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland aims to empower people with intellectual disabilities / autism to live the lives they choose. Our focus is on forming a partnership with each individual and their family, enabling them to design their own service so that they can enjoy a real life in a real place with a healthy balance of supports. We wish to create opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to have social roles in their communities and to have the chance to form real friendships. Purpose of the Post: To provide administrative, payroll, and clerical support QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Essential: - Achieved Leaving Certificate standard of Education - A good working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, Excel, Microsoft Teams, etc. - At least 2 years administrative experience - Ability to deal with IT queries/issues - Ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines - Excellent written and spoken communication skills that allow you to inform and advise others clearly - Strong numerical, analytical and attention to details skills - Strong Interpersonal skills that enable you to work with people at all levels - Ability to work within a team environment and be self-motivated - Full Clean Drivers Licence Desirable: - Third level qualification in Office Management or equivalent Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Review transport contributions, where relevant. • Assist with archiving of files • Ensure new staff have emails set up and ID cards ordered • Maintain a required level of PPE supplies • Maintain office supplies • Assist Manager in reviewing and planning of required training and supervision schedules • Ensure training matrix are kept up to date • Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, spreadsheet, database and other documents, as required. • Maintain the RSSMAC master list and review and ensure the financial assessment for persons supported are completed in conjunction with local manager. • Organise the servicing of aids, appliances, and other equipment as required. • Set up meetings, record minutes of meeting and book local venues for training/meetings as required • Carry out duties such as filing, typing, copying, scanning, laminating, shredding etc. • Typing of various documents and reports, inputting information and use of data base and spreadsheets (excel) • Prepare documentation required for local or team specific training events such as attendance records • Preparing documents for interviews such as questions, scoring sheets, easy read interviewer questions etc as per chairperson specification. • Assist with the completion of ‘My Money’ audit as required • Assist with OLIS/ NASS updates or reviews as reviewed • Assist with the timesheet processing, as required • To maintain confidentiality in all matter • Any other duties which may be assigned from time to time by your Manager Due to the constantly changing needs of individuals who use the services and the constantly changing environment in which services are being provided all staff are expected to have a high level of flexibility and an ability to modify their approaches based on the needs of the individuals who use the services and the requirements of the service delivery environment. This job description and person specification may therefore evolve over time. HEALTH AND SAFETY: 1. Be conscious of Health & Safety matters in the workplace and, in particular, to comply with employees’ obligations as set out under Section 9 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005. Ensure that the procedures set out in the Safety Statement are implemented at all times. 2. Promote safety in all environments for individuals supported by our Services and employees in line with the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland Clare Health and Safety Statement. 3. Become familiar with and practise fire drill procedures within places of work, i.e. fire detection, evacuation and fire-fighting. 4. If deemed essential for your role, you will be expected to undertake Basic First Aid/Heart-saver/AED training. 5. Undertake ongoing Risk Assessments as required. 6. Report all accidents to your line manager and human resources immediately as they occur. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNICATION: 1. Understand and operate all relevant local and organisational procedures, directives and general information made available through the line manager. 2. Develop and contribute to good working relationships in the Organisation and with all other relevant personnel. 3. Report to and appraise line manager or designate of all work-related issues and difficulties. 4. Maintain strict confidentiality relating to matters regarding personnel and services.
Re-Enlistment Permanent Defence Forces
These terms and conditions are to establish a generic framework to be applied on the occasion where former enlisted personnel of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF), with particular skillsets that are not available in the PDF at that time, make an application for re-enlistment in the PDF. The re-enlistment shall only be considered in circumstances where there is a requirement, identified by the Chief of Staff, arising in terms of a deficiency in personnel, military capability or expertise in the PDF that cannot be resolved in a sustainable or timely manner from within existing personnel resources within the relevant Service or Corps. The Chief of Staff will make a recommendation to the Minister on the merits of any application, in serving to address such a deficiency in the PDF. Approval for the re-enlistment of former PDF personnel rests solely with the Minister, on the advice of the Chief of Staff. The Ministers decision in such cases shall be final. Any former enlisted member of the PDF applying for re-enlistment under these arrangements must satisfy the following requirements: i) meet the medical classification and grading as set out in the provisions of Defence Force Regulations A12; ii) meet such educational, certification, and professional requirements for the relevant appointment to which they are to be re-enlisted; iii) applicants with more than two years’ service should have a minimum military conduct rating of ‘good’ upon previous discharge from PDF, applicants with less than two years previous service may be considered for eligibility on the basis of possessing a conduct rating of not less than ‘fair’ on discharge. iv) pass such security clearance requirements as may be determined by the Chief of Staff from time to time. Persons who are not eligible to apply include those who: • have already retired from the public service on medical grounds, or • were otherwise compulsorily retired from the PDF, or • are in receipt of a disability pension/allowance from any source, or • have a minimum potential service of not less than 6 months to serve to normal retiring age for the rank (as set out in Defence Force Regulations A10). Where the Minister approves the re-enlistment of a former enlisted member of the PDF, the following shall apply: • He/she shall be re-enlisted at the substantive rank at which he/she had retired. • Starting pay on re-enlistment will be at the corresponding point on the pay scale that was applicable immediately prior to his/her retirement. • He/she will be required to undertake an Induction Programme, to be determined by the Chief of Staff. • The specific terms and conditions applicable under these arrangements, including rates of pay, allowances, occupational pension scheme terms and conditions, employee pension contributions, Social Insurance class, etc., will be determined on the basis of the applicant’s public service employment history to date. • The individual will be re-enlisted for an initial period of up to three years’ service (but not less than six months). Decisions regarding the period of re-enlistment to be offered rests with the Minister. • During the three year period, the individual shall not be eligible to apply for or be considered for promotion to any higher rank but, without prejudice to the entitlement of others, may have access to career courses (with the exception of PNCO course) and overseas deployment (subject to selection criteria published from time to time and dependent on the duration of the enlistment). During this initial three year period of appointment, the individual will be posted to a temporary appointment. • Personnel who re-enlist under these terms and conditions will not be required to pay discharge by purchase rates if they leave of their own volition at any during their initial period of re-enlistment up to 3 years. They may, however, be subject to incur an additional specific undertaking for training provided during that period, should they undertake such training. • Two months prior to the completion of the period of enlistment and on foot of an application from the individual concerned, an extension to the period of enlistment may be offered to the individual concerned, subject to the recommendation of Chief of Staff to the Minister as to the suitability of the applicant for such appointment in terms of continuing to address a deficiency in military capability or expertise in the PDF and a suitable vacancy existing in the establishment. In reaching this decision, the Minister may take into account any other matters as he considers appropriate and reasonable in the case and his decision in such cases shall be final. • Where the individual receives the extension to the period of enlistment, and the aggregate period of re-enlistment exceeds three years, previous service in respect of that individual but excluding the aggregate period of three years served on re-enlistment will thereafter be reckonable in respect of eligibility for future promotion competitions. • The following pension(s) will be immediately subject to abatement* in accordance with the relevant Defence Forces pension scheme rules and/or Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 (the 2012 Act): – any Defence Forces occupational pension that is currently in payment to the applicant, or that comes into payment to him/her during the period of re-employment, and – any other civil or public service occupational pension already in payment to the applicant, or that comes into payment to him/her during the period of re-employment. *Reduction, suspension or otherwise as the case may be. Further information in relation to Permanent Defence Force occupational pensions is attached at Annex A. ANNEX A PDF OCCUPATIONAL PENSION SCHEME TERMS Members of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) may qualify for occupational pension and retirement gratuity (i.e. superannuation benefits) subject to certain terms and conditions. The main defined benefits under the PDF superannuation schemes are: • occupational pension, • retirement gratuity (lump sum) or death in service gratuity, and • spouses’/civil partner’s and children’s contributory pensions. On re-joining the PDF, a person’s specific occupational pension terms will be determined under the relevant legislation based on their public service employment history to date, e.g.: • whether they were employed in a pensionable job elsewhere in the public service immediately before re-joining the PDF; or • how long they have been out of public service pensionable employment since retiring from the PDF. Note: Payment of a retired member’s existing Defence Forces pension ceases immediately from the date of re-joining the PDF, for the duration of their re-enlistment. Payment will resume on the date immediately following final retirement/discharge date (see FAQ). All persons joining the public service as (post-1/1/2013) new entrants are required to pay appropriate personal pension contributions (PPC) from salary towards their superannuation benefits. As a result, PPC higher pay scales/allowances apply to enlisted personnel joining (or re-joining) the PDF on or after 1 January 2013 as members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. Enlisted personnel in the PDF are also insurable for full PRSI and, on that basis, their occupational pensions are integrated with the Social Insurance code. Integration means that entitlement to the range of Social Insurance benefits is taken into account when calculating the amount of occupational pension payable. Under standard public service arrangements, integration of occupational pension with the Social Insurance system begins from the time the occupational pension starts payment. The occupational pension is reduced from the start by a Social Insurance (State Pension Contributory) offset, regardless of whether the person has reached State Pension age. Integration applies to occupational pension benefits and employee pension contributions, but not to retirement lump sum. Modified integration arrangements apply to enlisted personnel under the pre-April 2004 Defence Forces pension schemes. All public servants must also pay an Additional Superannuation Contribution (ASC) at appropriate rates. (The ASC replaced the ‘Pension-Related Deduction’ with effect from 1 January 2019.) In general, all new entrants to the PDF and the public service who join on or after 1 January 2013 are required to be members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. The main exception is where, on re-joining the public service on or after 1 January 2013, a person has worked in pensionable (non-Single Scheme) public service employment in the 26 weeks immediately prior to re-joining: they will resume membership of the relevant pre-2013 pension scheme. For PDF members, key provisions of the Single Scheme include: • It is a Public Service defined benefit scheme, based on Career-Average Earnings. • Retirement benefits are based primarily on % of pensionable earnings throughout a person’s public service career as a Single Pension Scheme member. • The vesting period is 24 months. • Minimum pension age is 50. • Members pay a 7.5% employee contribution plus ASC. • Occupational pension is subject to integration with the Social Insurance system. Different pension scheme terms may apply where the applicant: (i) has worked in a pensionable public service post (non-Single Scheme) in the 26 weeks immediately prior to re-enlistment, or (ii) immediately before 1 January 2013 was in pensionable public service employment and is currently on a career break or special leave. The Single Scheme and pre-2013 schemes are mutually exclusive. Pre-2013 benefits cannot be transferred into the Single Scheme and vice versa. Existing pre-2013 benefits remain under their original scheme rules. Aggregation of previous pre-2013 pensionable service with any new pre-2013 service after re-enlistment is subject to the 40-year cap. Declarations and pension accrual Under the 2012 Act, former PDF members who re-enlist must declare: • any prior public service; • any existing Public Service retirement benefit (in payment or preserved); • any other Public Service remuneration; • any employment where they received payment-in-lieu of pension. Payment of a retired member’s existing Defence Forces pension ceases immediately on re-joining the PDF and resumes immediately after final retirement/discharge. Any other civil or public service pension already in payment, or that comes into payment during re-employment, is subject to abatement under the 2012 Act. The Act also applies the 40-year limit on total service counted towards occupational pension where a person has been a member of more than one pre-2013 pension scheme. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
