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Grade and SalaryGrade E (€50,223 - €75,334) Job Description We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports. Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth. We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level. Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights to our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland’s water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come. The Role: The Asset Operations function forms the cornerstone of service delivery to customers, protecting the environment and meeting regulatory standards as well as managing the majority of operational expenditure. The Asset Operations function has responsibility for operational and maintenance strategy, policies, planning and standard operating procedures for Water and Wastewater operations both nationally and regionally, ensuring that value for money and customer service is delivered. The O&M team is responsible for the national delivery of water and wastewater operational services through the operation, inspection, maintenance & repair of the water and wastewater treatment and network assets. The Regional O&M Team has a regional remit and is responsible for the regional operational management of water or wastewater treatment and network assets and the associated delivery of water/wastewater services through operational, maintenance and repair activities, while managing health and safety. The team is also responsible for the implementation of the regional operations, maintenance and repair plan that forms part of the national operations, maintenance and repair plan, contributing to the development, management, implementation and approval of same. Managing change and transformation activities is a key aspect of this team's responsibility particularly in the initial phases as the regional operations team splits into separate water and wastewater teams and ways of working are standardised. Reporting to the Water Network Operations Manager, the Water Network Operations Team Lead has a remit over a geographical area and is responsible for managing the operation of the water network to deliver a consistent customer service standards and managing routine maintenance activities on the network assets. The Water Network Operations Team Lead will be responsible for leading and managing the performance of a team of water network operators and to provide them with the necessary direction and skills to ensure the operation of the network and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, whilst operating within budgetary constraints Out of hours working will be required and appropriate standby rates will apply. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Operational Responsibilities: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Water Network Maintenance & Repair Team Lead
Grade and Salary Grade E (€50,223 - €75,334) The Asset Operations function forms the cornerstone of service delivery to customers, protecting the environment and meeting regulatory standards as well as managing the majority of operational expenditure. The Asset Operations function has responsibility for operational and maintenance strategy, policies, planning and standard operating procedures for Water and Wastewater operations both nationally and regionally, ensuring that value for money and customer service is delivered. The O&M team is responsible for the national delivery of water and wastewater operational services through the operation, inspection, maintenance & repair of the water and wastewater treatment and network assets. The Regional O&M Team has a regional remit and is responsible for the regional operational management of water or wastewater treatment and network assets and the associated delivery of water/wastewater services through operational, maintenance and repair activities, while managing health and safety. The team is also responsible for the implementation of the regional operations, maintenance and repair plan that forms part of the national operations, maintenance and repair plan, contributing to the development, management, implementation and approval of same. Managing change and transformation activities is a key aspect of this team's responsibility particularly in the initial phases as the regional operations team splits into separate water and wastewater teams and ways of working are standardised. Reporting to the Water Network Operations Manager, the Water Network Maintenance and Repair Team Lead has a remit over a geographical area and is responsible for overseeing planned and reactive maintenance and repair activities across the network infrastructure in a safe manner. The Network M&R Team Lead will be responsible for leading, supporting and developing a team of Network M&R Operatives and provide them with the necessary direction and skills in order to ensure the provision of maintenance and repair services across the water network. Out of hours working will be required and appropriate standby rates will apply. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Operational Responsibilities: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Deli Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for the preparation of high quality hot and cold deli products and for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. The ideal candidate will have/be:
Senior Psychologists
Applications are invited for the following post Senior Psychologists (3 posts) – Ref: 101462 Post 1: Permanent Full-Time 70 hours per fortnight Post 2: Permanent Part-Time 35 hours per fortnight Post 3: Temporary Part-Time (49 hours per fortnight) for one /two years Children’s Disability Network Team 7 – East Cork City based in Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork. JOB SUMMARY These three posts are located in the East Cork City’s Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT 7) based in Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork. The post holders will be working as part of an interdisciplinary team providing supports to children and young people, 0-18yrs and their families. The criteria for a CDNT is children with complex needs arising from a disability, where those needs require the support of an interdisciplinary disability team. This might include children with intellectual, physical, sensory disability, Autism and children at risk of or query developmental delay. These teams are under the national model of service provision “Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People” lead by the HSE. The successful candidates will be employed by the Corlann South Services (formally Brothers of Charity). Assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions are provided in the context of an interdisciplinary team. The CDNT aims to maximise the child/ young adult’s full potential and works within the context of the family and community, empowering and supporting parents/care givers and family members . The Candidate: Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc Candidates must have professional qualification as per the Department of Health guidelines See job description for full criteria. Have a university degree or diploma (QQI Level 8 equivalent) obtained with 1st or 2nd class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject, AND Have an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology OR An equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health. AND Applicants must have at least five years satisfactory post-graduate experience in the area of professional psychology, no more than three years of which was spent in gaining the post-graduate professional qualification and no less than two years full-time spent in post-qualification experience as a professional psychologist. Years in excess of the permitted three years for completion of the post-graduate training or time not worked will not be taken into consideration when assessing the five years’ experience requirement. Driving Licenc Must have a full driving license and means of transport which qualifies you to drive on Irish roads. Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. * Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants recruited between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants recruited since 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. 4. Health Candidates 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 5. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Salary Scale: €100,483 - €118,111 including 2 LSI’s (DOH Consolidated Scales 1/6/26) per annum and pro-rata for part-time role * Successful candidates are required to submit all documentary evidence outlining any relevant experience within 3 months of starting date. Failure to do so will mean that any incremental credit due now will only be paid from date of submission of documents. Reporting to: Children’s Disability Network Manager. The Head of Discipline will provide clinical supervision. Informal enquiries to: Roz Fitzgerald, Children’s Disability Network Manager, CDNT Network 7. Tel: +353 87 1140743. E-mail: Cdnt7manager@corlann.ie Or Dr. Mark Quinn, Head of Psychology Department, Tel: +353 21 4556200, E-mail: mark.quinn@corlann.ie The closing date for receipt of all applications is: Sunday 16th August 2026 A panel may be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled Applications should be made online using the ‘Apply’ Link Below Corlann is an equal opportunities employer INDS
Support Worker, St Laurence, Glanmire
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 2025 . 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 Support Worker to join our team in Adult Residential Services, St Laurence, Lota Park, Glanmire, Cork . Contract Type: Permanent, Temporary, Relief Contract Hours: Full-time/Part-time and Variable hours Salary Scale: €35,070 to 42,440 pro rata per annum. This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : 30 days per annum pro-rata and proportionately less for less than 12 months service. Overview of the Post: The role of Support worker is to work as part of a dedicated and innovative team to provide person centred services to children and adults with disabilities who attend Enable Ireland Services. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: · QQI Level 5 Major Award (8 modules) in one of the following: o Healthcare Support o Social Care o Pre Nursing o Disability Care Skills o Childcare OR o Health related area (Individuals with 3 modules completed will be eligible to apply once written commitment given to complete the remainder of the Major Award within 12 months of start date.) OR · SNA Qualification OR · Year 1 of a relevant degree programme in Health and Social Care (such as Social Care, Child Care, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy) AND · Full Clean Manual Driving Licence and willingness to drive company vehicles. AND · Be eligible to work in the state Desirable Criteria: · Experience of supporting people with disabilities. · Experience of working with people with behaviours of concern. · Experience of providing personal care · Basic IT skills 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: August 21st 2026 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
Retail Associate
Job Description: We’re looking for Retail Associates to join our team in a welcoming environment. Whether you’re starting your career or already have experience, we’re excited to work with you and help you grow. Why Work With Us?
Store Employee, Merchants Quay, City
Dunnes Stores is Ireland’s leading retailer positioned at the cutting edge of food and fashion retailing. We have stores in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Spain and are expanding our service and product offering all the time. At Dunnes Stores, we pride ourselves in delivering outstanding service and quality products whether it is food or fashion. We strive for excellence in all that we do, be it our award winning Simply Better Food range, our Baxter & Greene Market Deli or our collaborations with some of Irelands best Fashion and Homewares designers. Dunnes Stores offers a unique opportunity to in one of the most dynamic retailers in Ireland. We are currently looking to recruit store employees into a variety of different roles in our stores, these include working in Food or Fashion & Homewares, or within our Deli or restaurants. Store Employee roles have varying start times across the day, with some starting very early in the morning. All our store employees have excellent product knowledge, provide outstanding customer service, and above all else are passionate about retail. Suitable candidates should have some experience of working in a customer facing environment, be motivated, have excellent customer care skills, be confident communicators and have a passion for helping people. As a member of our store team you should be willing to learn and develop yourself, have a desire to succeed and to contribute to our positive team environment aswell as promoting our unique brand. Key Skills · Customer Service · Product Knowledge · Cash Handling · Visual Merchandising · Hygiene, Health and Safety · Knowledge of HACCP Dunnes Stores is an equal opportunities employer
Team Member
CAN YOU FOLLOW IN THE COLONEL’S FOOTSTEPS? So, think you’ve got what it takes to join us? If you answer ‘ YES ’ to this question then you might just be right… Are you a team player? The ‘not-so’ secret to success is teamwork. Working in a KFC restaurant is all about working together to give our guests the best service. You’ll need to be up for meeting new people and be ready to get involved, help your team, our guests and keep cool when it gets busy. We’re not looking for years of experience or a degree in Guest Service, we’re just looking for real people up for getting stuck in, making a difference for our guests and being part of our awesome team. Don’t worry about the rest, we’ll teach you all you need to know. And if you needed any more persuasion, we also offer free meals , 25% discount , flexible shifts and educational development opportunities up to degree level to all of our Team Members as standard. WHO WE ARE Take one man with a big idea (and some serious style), add 11 herbs and spices, 1,009 rejections, buckets of grit, ambition and southern hospitality and you’ve got KFC. It’s simple, we’re a people business that sells chicken and chips (and some other pretty epic stuff too). OUR RESTAURANT CULTURE We do things the right way. It isn’t always easy, but it’s always better. We lead with our hearts, work hard and play hard and we welcome everyone into our big KFC family. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or what your shoe size is – everyone has a place at the Colonel’s table. All we ask is that you roll up your sleeves, get stuck in and treat our team like family and our guests as friends. It’s what the Colonel would do. That got you cluckin’ excited? Apply now - there might just be a seat for you at the Colonel’s table…
Cook
CAN YOU FOLLOW IN THE COLONEL’S FOOTSTEPS? Here’s a bit more on what you can expect from the job and some of the important experiences that can help you show you’ve got what it takes to make the Colonel proud… The kitchen is where our Cooks freshly prepare and cook our famous chicken, just as the colonel intended. You’re an authentic brand ambassador who also happens to love our chicken and chips. As a Cook in our Back of House Kitchen you’ll freshly prepare our famous chicken. It’s over to you to make sure our product is Gold Standard and finger lickin’ good for our guests, every time. WHO WE ARE Take one man with a big idea (and some serious style), add 11 herbs and spices, 1,009 rejections, buckets of grit, ambition and southern hospitality and you’ve got KFC. It’s simple, we’re a people business that sells chicken and chips (and some other pretty epic stuff too). OUR RESTAURANT CULTURE We do things the right way. It isn’t always easy, but it’s always better. We lead with our hearts, work hard and play hard and we welcome everyone into our big KFC family. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or what your shoe size is – everyone has a place at the Colonel’s table. All we ask is that you roll up your sleeves, get stuck in and treat our team like family and our guests as friends. It’s what the Colonel would do. That got you cluckin’ excited? Apply now- there might just be a seat for you at the Colonel’s table…
Administrative Officer
SECTION 1: THE ROLE The Administrative Officer is the most senior grade within a five-tier administrative structure. The administrative structure ranges from the entry grade of Clerical Officer (Grade 3) through to Assistant Staff Officer (Grade 4), Staff Officer (Grade 5), Senior Staff Officer (Grade 6), and Administrative Officer (Grade 7). See Section 10 below. The Administrative Officer is a management position within the local authority and is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day administration and management of one or more sections or departments handling specific areas of the Council's activities, including the management of employees. The Administrative Officer is an operational team lead and a crucial level between frontline staff and senior management with responsibility for resource management and service delivery. The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with senior managers and elected representatives in delivering services to the highest standard and to contribute to the development and implementation of strategies and policies. The Administrative Officer is the primary point of contact and liaison with other departments or directorates in relation to all operational matters for the service delivery section or sections for which they are responsible. The Administrative Officer may represent the Council on committees and at meetings and may be asked to report on progress in their respective section(s) at Council meetings, Municipal District meetings, Strategic Policy Committee meetings, etc. An Administrative Officer is responsible for the efficient management, direction, and deployment of resources for the department or service to which they are assigned and will generally work as part of a multidisciplinary team within one of the Council’s Directorates to deliver a broad and diverse range of services. These may include human resources, housing, transportation, planning, infrastructure, environmental protection, recreation, amenity and cultural provision, community development, and emergency services. The Administrative Officer is expected to carry out their duties with an understanding of the political context of local government and in such a manner that enhances public trust and confidence and ensures impartial decision-making. SECTION 2: DUTIES The post holder will work under the direction and control of the Senior Executive Officer or analogous grade, or other officer designated by the Chief Executive or Director of Services, as appropriate. The duties may include, but are not limited to, the following, and the post holder may be required to perform other duties appropriate to the post that may be assigned from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Be responsible for the management and administration of one or more sections or departments within the Council, including the management of staff and the planning and prioritising of work programmes. Contribute to and implement the strategic and policy decisions of the Council by ensuring that work programmes within their area of responsibility are implemented to deliver on the Council’s corporate and operational plans. Develop and maintain productive working relationships with all external agencies, bodies, elected representatives, committee members, and other stakeholders, including providing information and assistance when required. Communicate and liaise effectively with employees, managers in other sections, senior managers, customers, elected representatives, and other stakeholders in relation to operational matters for their section. Research, analyse, and communicate information on specific issues and policies as appropriate, including compiling, preparing, and presenting reports, presentations, correspondence, etc. Represent the local authority on committees and at meetings and report on progress in their respective section or department as required. Provide support and administrative assistance in the delivery of projects as required. Be responsible for the day-to-day financial management of capital and operational expenditure in the department or section, including preparation of budgets and maximising funding opportunities where appropriate. Identify opportunities for improvements in service delivery, value for money, and other efficiencies within the relevant area of responsibility and use performance indicators effectively as appropriate. Communicate, implement, and manage change management initiatives within the relevant area of responsibility. Manage and supervise employees in supporting roles, including assigning duties and workload, providing ongoing support, handling day-to-day issues, and identifying training and development requirements as appropriate. Ensure that department or section operations comply with all Council policies, procedures, practices, and standards, as well as the principles of good governance, legislative requirements, and Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage circulars and guidance. Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, legislation, standards, codes of conduct, and general principles of good governance, including grievance and disciplinary, performance management, and attendance management procedures at all times. Provide assistance in the understanding and interpretation of the Council’s policies and procedures to employees in their area of responsibility and to customers and other stakeholders as appropriate. Participate in corporate management activities and responsibilities appropriate to the grade. Comply with Health and Safety legislative requirements, policies and procedures, and safe systems of work. Deputise for the line manager or equivalent as required. Undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required or assigned from time to time. SECTION 3: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA / QUALIFICATIONS Cork County Council may, following the interview process, form three panels for the post of Staff Officer from which future vacancies may be filled. SECTION 4: COMPETENCIES A competency-based application form requires you to describe some of your personal achievements to date that demonstrate certain competencies (necessary skills and qualities) required for the position for which you are applying. For each competency, you are given a description of a skill or quality. You are then asked to describe a situation, from your own experience, which you think is the best example of what you have done that demonstrates this skill or quality. It is essential that you describe how you demonstrated the skill or quality in question. Therefore, compose your replies carefully in this section and structure your responses so that you provide specific information about what you have done. For example, do not simply say that "X was successful." Instead, describe exactly what you did and how you demonstrated the skill or quality. For each example, please include the following: a. The nature of the task, problem, or objective. b. What you actually did and how you demonstrated the skill or quality (and, where appropriate, the date you demonstrated it). c. The outcome or result of the situation and your estimate of the proportion of credit you can claim for the outcome. The information you present in your application may form part of a shortlisting process and may also be used to help structure your interview, should you be invited to one. A shortlisting process may be applied based on two or more of the competencies and on other information you provide in your application form. Please note that, should you be called to interview, the board may look for additional examples of where you demonstrated the knowledge, experience, skills, and competencies required for this post. You should therefore think of a number of examples demonstrating each of the required skills. SECTION 5: TENURE The position is permanent and full-time. The post is pensionable. Panels may be formed to fill this position and future vacancies for Administrative Officer that may arise during the lifetime of the panels. SECTION 6: SALARY The salary scale for the post is €61,217 - €79,583 per annum . €61,217 - €62,716 - €64,464 - €66,219 - €67,973 - €69,541 - €71,146 - €72,702 - €74,253 (Maximum) - €76,910 (1st LSI) (after three years' satisfactory service on the maximum) - €79,583 (2nd LSI) (after three years' satisfactory service on the 1st LSI). Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. In accordance with Departmental Circular Letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1 January 2011 will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government policy.
