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Are you passionate about helping young people and could you support them as they transition into adulthood and learn to live by themselves? MACS provides 24/7 supported housing for young people aged between 16 and 21, who are leaving care, or who may be homeless. Young people can live with us for up to 2 years before moving into the community. Youth Housing Workers provide an accessible point of contact at night and weekends to promote the protection and safeguarding of young people living at MACS and help them to build skills and confidence to maintain their own homes. To apply you will need: 6 months’ experience (paid or voluntary) of supporting people in a caring role AND A full-current driving license with access to a car, insured for business use. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Join a supportive team where you can make a real difference in young people’s lives. Posts Available: Belfast - Full Time, Permanent x 4 Lisburn – Full Time, Permanent x 5 Downpatrick – Full Time, Permanent x 4 Newry – Full Time, Permanent x 1 PLEASE NOTE: These roles are predominantly Waking Night shifts. Please see attached Job Description and Person specification for essential skills and knowledge required for the post and click apply to submit your CV. Salary: £23,715 per annum Benefits : MACS Pension contribution of 4% of salary; up to 24 shifts annual leave; enhanced paid leave for Sick, Maternity and Carers leave; paid training days per year; Flexible and remote working options available. Closing Date: Wednesday 8th October 2025 See attached Recruitment Guidance notes and Why Work For MACS for more information or email hr@macsni.org if you have any further queries. CVs submitted must demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria required for the post. We are currently recruiting for multiple roles across various locations. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received. We strongly encourage early applications, as the advert may close once positions in each location have been successfully filled. MACS is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit and all offers of employment are subject to an Access NI Disclosure Check.
Maintenance Electrician
Fane Valley Feeds is one of the largest feed companies in Northern Ireland with manufacturing facilities in Omagh and Newry. With one of the most modern animal feeds mills in Europe, Fane Valley Feeds is committed to producing the highest quality feeds for our customers. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Electrician to join our small, dedicated and highly skilled team of maintenance engineers at our Omagh mill. Maintenance Electrician Job Ref No: FVF/ME/09/25 The Role: Reporting to the Engineering Manager the successful candidate will be involved in carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance to ensure mill performance and contribute to the continuous improvement of a modern, highly automated animal feed mill. The Person: Candidates should be self-motivated with excellent communication, organisational and team working skills. The hours of work are an 8-hour rotating shift pattern which rotates weekly and Saturday morning overtime is often available. Day shift is 8.00am to 4.00pm, evening shift is 4.00pm to midnight and night shift is midnight to 8.00am. In return we offer the opportunity to undertake training so you can develop your skills and highly competitive rates of pay including shift allowance and overtime rates. The company also offers an attractive benefits package which includes Healthcare Plan for employees and their children under 18, Company Pension & Life Assurance, Health & Well-Being Programme as well as excellent personal development and career progression opportunities. To request an application form please contact the HR Department at Fane Valley. Email: hr@fanevalley.com, Tel: (028) 9261 0480 or apply on our GET GOT platform: https://fanevalley.getgotjobs.co.uk Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5.00pm Monday 22nd September 2025. Fane Valley Feeds is an equal opportunities employer
Production Operative Cottage Desserts
Cottage Desserts Production Operative Ref No: CDPO26/04 Cottage Desserts wish to recruit a highly motivated Production Operative who wishes to enhance their development within an established local business. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a food manufacturing business based in Dromore. The successful candidate will be Involved in the various stages of desserts production from receipt, storage, processing and product make up to provide a high service level to the customer. Ideally the successful applicant will have some previous experience working in a Food Production environment however, this is not essential as full training will be provided. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer
Checkout Operator
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Checkout Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provide our customers with excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have/be: 2 years€,, experience in a retail role is desirable Ability to balance tills Excellent communication skills Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Main Duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Use a computerised till system that has a barcode scanner Weigh and price products such as fruit and vegetables Check customers` ages for restrictions on items such as alcohol Pack customer€,,s purchases Process store loyalty cards, coupons and vouchers Take payments and make sure the till balances at the end of the day Spend time away from the till, stocking shelves and checking stock Merchandise and present the department to the highest standard at all times Attend and engage in team meetings and implement any learnings
Shop Floor Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Merchandise, rotate and face off all stock in assigned department while maintaining hygiene and food standards. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills; Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible; Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team; Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative; Process orders for various departments; Merchandise and present the entire store to the highest standard at all times; Liaise with the Store Manager on changes to layouts, ends and sides and ensure changes are correctly implemented; Implement correct labelling and stock rotation procedures; Ensure deliveries are checked off in line with goods inwards procedures. Keep the back-store tidy and packed away.
Principal
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Student Finance Advisor
Salary (£) Band 4 SCP 8-18 £25,992 - £30,559 Location Downpatrick Campus but will be required to be available for work at any of the College campuses as required. Total hours of work 36 hours per week. However, the post holder will be required to adopt a flexible approach (including evening work) and to devote such time as may be required by the exigencies of the service. Work pattern Monday to Thursday 8.45 am to 5.00 pm and Friday 8.45 am to 3.30 pm. Hours may vary to suit the requirements of the post from time to time. JOB PURPOSE Reporting to the Finance Business Partner the post-holder will provide advice and guidance to students on a range of financial options available to assist students meet the costs associated with studying. The post-holder will also be required to carry out financial assessments on student income and facilitate the attendance confirmation and payment processes for various funding sources including: Higher Education Student Finance; Further Education Grants; Care to Learn; and the College Hardship Fund. The Student Finance Advisor will also support the Accounts Receivable Team. The post holder is a member of the Finance team and will work across the whole Finance department when circumstances require. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Student Finance 1. Provide assistance, guidance and support to students in accessing appropriate financial assistance and funding streams to assist with costs including: tuition fee; living; travel; books & materials; and childcare. Additionally ensure that students are aware of the potential implications of receiving funding 2. Provide guidance on all College administered financial support options available to students, including those administered by the Customer Services unit. 3. Promote Student Finance throughout the College through participation in student induction, class talks, open days/evenings, and other initiatives. 4. Work in conjunction with other College Support Services and Curriculum staff, through referrals and case conferences, to provide guidance for students identified as being in financial hardship. 5. Assist the Finance Business Partner in administering the Hardship Fund in line with DfE and College guidelines. Carry out financial assessments on student income and applying guidelines to establish the level of financial support to be awarded to the students. This may involve one to one interviews or convening decision panels in line with the College policy and procedures. 6. Assist in the development of processes to ensure the accurate recording of financial information regarding student financial assistance as directed by the Finance Business Partner. 7. Assist with the preparation and submission of accurate and timely internal and external returns associated with financial assistance to students. 8. Carry out regular attendance checks on students who are receiving financial support to enable the prompt release of funding instalment payments to eligible students. 9. Maintaining records of students who are being supported by the Student Loans Company (SLC) and ensuring the accurate and timely submission of information to the SLC so that student grant and loan payments can be released to the Student and the College. 10. Assist in the administration of childcare funds, from set up of the childcare agreement with the childcare provider through to the monthly attendance/invoicing processes, for both the Care to Learn and Hardship Fund Childcare schemes. 11. Assist with the determination of student eligibility to receive a Higher Education Bursary payment and the administration of the payment process. 12. Facilitate the operation of the FE Grants Scheme as administered by the Education Authority – Western Region (EAWR). Responding to information requests from the EA, completing attendance checks and issuing grant cheques to eligible students. 13. Assist the Finance Business Partner in the development and promotion of alternative funding streams from which students may be able to seek financial assistance. 14. In conjunction with the Finance Business Partner, review and update student finance materials including promotional flyers, application forms and the College website. Accounts Receivable 15. To prepare bank lodgements, or check prepared bank lodgements prior to lodging in the bank. 16. To maintain records, and reconcile records of cash amounts in transit across the various College campuses and those amounts being delivered to the bank. 17. To raise invoices and credit notes for approval by a Finance Business Partner. 18. In relation to student debt, to carry out and assist with debt management and credit control duties, that includes (but not limited to): **Please be advised Essential Criteria 5-8 will be assessed at interview only The above is the minimum criteria. This may be enhanced at the discretion of the Selection Panel.
Lecturer In Science
Provide quality teaching and learning opportunities within the specific areas outlined in the post in order to maximise the potential of every student and to undertake non-lecturing duties as appropriate. This post will primarily be required to deliver Science within the Faculty of Health & Science. This is a full time permanent position within the College (this post may become permanent without further advertisement). Closing dates for applications is Friday 19th September 2025 at 12noon. Please note all correspondance will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more.
Senior Finance Assistant
The post-holder will work under the direction and guidance of the Accountant to ensure the provision of an efficient and effective finance service and will report through the Accountant to the Finance Manager. This post is a full time permanent position within the College. Closing date for applications is Friday 19th September 2025 at 12noon. Please note all correspondance will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more.
Business Support Administrator
JOB PURPOSE The post-holder will work under the direction and guidance of the Head of Business Support and Business Development Executives to ensure an efficient and effective administrative support to the Business Support services of the College. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES The postholder will form part of a front-line team of administrators and will be expected to assist in the delivery of a range of Business Support Services including: • Answer and process client enquiries including email and digital correspondence with clients. • Process client enrolments including full data entry to EBS and/or Customer Relationship Management System (CRM). • Prepare requisitions and generate purchase orders for BSI staff including data entry onto Agresso. • Process certificates for BSI programmes including liaising with Exams for outstanding certificates, keep records of all certificates and necessary copies for funding claims. • Process monthly claims for staff using Part Time Claim Portal or other college system. • Take and/or process client fees including cash-ups, receipting and lodgements. • Assist with direct mail and telemarketing campaigns. • Prepare and forward client information packs and any other marketing materials for all Business Support events and/or learners. • Assist Business Development Executives in quote preparation. • Assist with research and marketing campaigns and the compilation of associated statistical data. • Assist the Client Relationship Executive with monitoring of business activity. • Assist in the development of marketing literature, e.g.: Course Information Packs A range of standard letters to cover all stages of client interactions Standard course information sheets Scheduled training provision booklets General BS Brochures/flyers Standard PowerPoint /DVD presentations • Assist in the preparation for and delivery of all events, conferences, open days, breakfast seminars, information sessions, etc. • Act as private and confidential secretary to the Head of Business Support. • Assist the Head of Business Support and Managers in the maintenance of staff time and attendance. • Maintain an appointments and desk diary for the Head of Business Support. • Office administration including word-processing/typing letters, memos and reports, photocopying, post, fax and switchboard. • Arrange and service meetings as required, taking minutes and circulation of same. • Host and prepare light hospitality for visitors to the Business Support Centre as required. • Telephone and reception duties. • Deal with incoming mail and preparation of outgoing mail. • Maintain appropriate filing systems. • Receive and handle cash in accordance with audit requirements. General • Participate in the enrolment cover rota. • Be required to undertake work outside normal working hours. • Provide reports, written and oral, as required. • Ensure that all documentation and authorisation procedures are adhered to. Conditions • Promote the College positively at all times. • Abide by all College procedures and ensure these are implemented in area of responsibility. • Within the context of the post, ensure full compliance with College health and safety requirements. • Within the context of the post, ensure full compliance with College equality requirements. • Any other duties appropriate to the grade and post, as assigned. The location of the post will reflect the needs of the College and may be changed subject to the requirements of the College. Duties may change as the College develops; therefore, the person appointed will be expected to be flexible in relation to duties performed as required. It is anticipated that the post-holder will be required to adopt a flexible approach to the duties and responsibilities as outlined in this Job Description. This is a description of the job as it is at present constituted. It is the practice of the College to periodically examine employees’ job descriptions and to update them to ensure that they relate to the job as then being performed or to incorporate whatever changes are being proposed. This procedure is normally carried out through discussions between the post holder and the line manager. It is the College’s aim to reach agreement to reasonable changes following consultation with the post holder. Personnel Specification Applicants must, as a minimum, meet the essential eligibility criteria listed below. Eligibility Criteria Essential A minimum of a Level 3 qualification (or higher) in any subject area. A pass grade at GCSE Level in English Language or Essential Skills Level 2 in Literacy or an equivalent qualification. A pass grade at GCSE Level in Mathematics or Essential Skills Level 2 in Numeracy or NICATS Access Maths Modules or an equivalent qualification. A minimum of one year’s (within the last five years) relevant administrative experience in a busy office / industrial environment. A working knowledge of a range of software packages including Microsoft Office suite. Desirable OCR/RSA Stage 2 (Parts I & II) Word Processing or equivalent qualification, e.g., ECDL. Other Essential Criteria The role may entail travel between sites and you are required to demonstrate how you are able to meet this requirement, e.g., whether you hold a full (i.e., not provisional), current driving licence which enables you to drive in Northern Ireland, and a car for official business, or have access to a form of transport which will enable you to meet the requirements of the post. Competencies The competencies listed below will be assessed during the interview process for those candidates who have been successful at shortlisting stage. Skills & Expertise – Level 1 Communication – Level 1 Working with People & Team Working – Level 1 Customer Focus & Continuous Improvement – Level 1 Planning & Organising – Level 1 Leadership & Strategic Thinking – Level 1 In preparing for your interview, you will find it helpful to refer to the Competence Framework document, which is available on the “Job Related Documents” section of the GetGot recruitment site. This document will outline the ‘Effective Behaviours’ that will be tested at interview; the relevant level for each competence has been identified above.
