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Main purpose of the role: Ensure the caf operates efficiently and effectively and provide our customers with the very best customer service at all times. The ideal candidate will have/be: Previous experience in the hospitality sector (caf, restaurant, hotel) an advantage; Barista experience is desirable but not essential; Excellent communication skills; Previous customer service experience is an advantage; Passion for food, coffee and ability to inspire customers; Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based; Always ensure that customer satisfaction is the number one priority by greeting each customer as if it€,,s their first visit to the caf and consistently deliver an exceptional service; Adhere to all standards required including the policies, procedures, instructions and guidelines set out for the caf; Assist customers to improve their knowledge of our food and beverages; Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and in line with store/caf policy; Merchandise and present the caf to the highest standard at all time and in accordance with relevant guidelines; Ensure that all areas of the caf/your area are kept clean and tidy to the required food safety standards.
Team Leader
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION PERMANENT FULL-TIME TEAM LEADERS CREGORAN COMMUNITY SERVICES, GALWAY CITY & COUNTY JOB REF: 77190 INDW A panel may be formed from this competition from which future Team Leader vacancies in the Cregoran Services may be filled over the next 6 months. Location: Cregoran Services is a progressive, dynamic and developing service located in and around Claregalway, Co. Galway. Cregoran provides a variety of residential, day and respite services to adults with intellectual disabilities who have very high support needs, grounded in the use of personal outcome measures. We work to form genuine relationships and partnerships with each person we support and those closest to them. We aim to support people to participate in the everyday life of their community, to have ordinary life experiences, and to create opportunities for the people we support to form real friendships. Role: The role of the Team Leader is an important role in the management of the day to day organisation and provision of supports. The successful candidate must provide leadership in the development of the service in line with Personal Outcomes Measures, HIQA standards, New Directions and future service requirements. The vision of the Cregoran Services, is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community. Our focus is the formation of relationships and partnerships with each individual and their family, in order to support the person to be valued citizens in their local community and to have ordinary life experiences. We are looking to recruit an innovative, creative, motivated, and visionary person who will relish the opportunity to assist in empowering each person we support achieve their vision. We are looking for leaders who will be flexible and adaptable to ensure the service provided is moulded to meet the needs of the people they support. Additionally, the leader must be open to change and work to ensure the provision of a safe, secure environment where individuals participate in community and leisure activities, making choices and enjoy a lifestyle that fulfils their potential and expectations, while also having the opportunity for new experiences. It is the Team Leader’s responsibility to ensure that the life of each individual reflects the Organisations core values by supporting each individual’s development in the areas of: • Dignity and respect • Promoting Independence in the area of personal development, educational, employment, life skills and day to day living skills • Developing friendships and relationships • Making choices • Community Networking • Whilst ensuring the physical, medical, social and emotional wellbeing outcomes of the people supported are observed. Reporting/Responsible To: Service Coordinator /Area Manager Qualifications/Experience: Nursing Qualification RNID/RMHN & updated Registration with NMBI or BA in Applied Social Studies/Social Care. Candidates must hold a professional registration, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Care Workers Registrar maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU on or before 30th November 2025. View Social Care Workers approved qualifications on https://www.coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ A management qualification is desirable. Candidates must have a full clean manual driving licence. Candidates must have at least 3 years post qualification experience gained in services for people with intellectual disabilities. Experience of working with individuals with behaviours that challenge is a distinct advantage. Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience of leading and supporting a team. Experience in community networking, supporting individuals to partake in activities in their local community, goal setting and programme implementation is desirable. Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate leadership and planning skills, the ability to set goals, put these goals into action and evaluate their success. Candidates must have the ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality, be creative and self-motivated, communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms and co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy. Working Hours: For nursing grades 75 hours a fortnight applies over a 5/7 day duty roster depending on location. For Social Care grades the working hours will be 78/78 over a 5/7 day duty roster depending on location. Contracted hours of work are liable to change over 7 days to meet the requirements of the service, to include days, evenings, weekends, public holidays, and night duty as service need requires. The successful candidate will be required to take responsibility as the senior person on duty in order to support colleagues across Cregoran Services, on a rostered basis, outside of usual business hours. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful Candidate e.g. CNM1 or Social Care. Remuneration: Based on the salary scale attached to the grade of the successful candidate e.g. CNM1 or Social Care. Tenure: These posts are Permanent full-time and pensionable. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion.
Registrar In Paediatric Medicine, July Rotation
Portiuncula University Hospital comprises of 194 beds which includes a brand new 50 bed ward block. Portiuncula University Hospital provides 24/7 acute surgery, acute medicine, critical care, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology along with a 24/7 Emergency Department which had 30,283 attendances in 2023. The hospital serves the catchment areas of East Galway, Westmeath, North Tipperary, Roscommon and Offaly and has a natural referral pathway to the Midlands. Ballinasloe is the largest town in County Galway. The town has excellent junior and secondary schools and is close to the University of Galway and the Technology University of Shannon in Athlone. The town is served by public transport to the major centres. The area offers an abundance of sports, leisure and entertainment facilities. The town offers easy access to major regional centres of Galway City. Education & Training: Portiuncula University Hospital is a recognised site for training of undergraduate medical students from University of Galway and graduate entry medical students from University of Limerick. We are an accredited site for intern training for the West North West Intern Training program. We offer Basic Specialist Training in General Medicine to Senior House Officers on the RCPI training program and also an approved site with the ICGP West training scheme for GP training. We have international trainees on the CPSP program through RCPI and we also have Basic and Higher Specialist trainees in Surgery, Paediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynaecology. There is formal structured weekly teaching for all medical staff in general internal medicine topics, MRCP teaching and exam preparation, advanced clinical skills training and inter professional simulation based education in the care of the deteriorating patient on a monthly basis. Minimum Requirements: - 2 Years post-internship experience - An active IMC registration - Must show evidence of minimum criteria for English language requirements as set out in HSE HR Circular 063/2020 Desirable, but not essential: - Experience working in the Irish Healthcare system - Completed, or working towards the completion of, professional membership exams Please note all job offers are conditional on employees providing satisfactory employment references and successful completion of Garda Vetting. Informal Queries ONLY to eimear.spain1@hse.ie Please note, CV's submitted via email will not be considered.
Retail Customer Assistant
Job Description Being a Retail Sales Assistant will involve you interacting with customers on a day to day basis whilst providing excellent customer service. You will be handling incoming calls from existing customers and helping them with any questions/queries they have. You will be responsible for all invoicing and filing of the Branch. Key Tasks Required: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Senior Staff Officer
The Competition Galway County Council is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant experience for the position of Senior Staff Officer (Grade VI). Recruitment arrangements to this grade will now be on the following basis: o Galway County Council will form three (3) separate panels from suitably qualified candidates to meet the requirements for posts confined to the local authority sector, open and those confined to Galway County Council staff, from which future relevant vacancies may be filled. Suitably qualified persons are invited to apply for the following panel(s): • Panel A (Confined to local authority sector) will comprise of successful applicants in order of merit from within the local authority sector only i.e., candidates serving in a local authority or Regional Assembly (where applicable). • Panel B (Open) will comprise of all successful applicants in order of merit and may include candidates serving in a local authority, regional assembly, and external applicants. • Panel C (Confined to the recruiting local Authority) will comprise of all successful applicants in order of merit from within the recruiting local authority i.e. candidates serving in Galway County Council. Qualifications for the Post Character: Candidates shall be of good character and references shall be sought. Health Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for the successful candidate, before they are appointed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. 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 Education and Experience: Panel A - Confined to local authority sector Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (i) be a serving employee in a Local Authority or Regional Assembly and have not less than two years’ satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post. (ii) have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff. Panel B - Open Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (i) (a) have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects (or four subjects if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and/or English and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics) and (b) have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in higher level (or Honours) papers in three subjects in that examination (or two subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics) or (ii) Have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, or (iii) Hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard. (iv) Shall have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff. Panel C - Confined to employees of Galway County Council Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms. (i) be a serving employee in Galway County Council and have not less than two years’ satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post. (ii) have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff. The ideal candidate shall; • Demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation and decision-making skills, and be capable of representing the Council in a professional and credible manner • Be self-motivated with ability to work on their own initiative • Have a satisfactory understanding of the Council’s purpose and priorities • Have a satisfactory knowledge of the structure and functions of local government and of current local government issues and advocates practical approaches to addressing them • Demonstrate relevant administrative experience at a sufficiently high level • Have a career record that demonstrates an ability to manage and supervise staff • Have strong interpersonal and communications skills and be capable of representing the Council in a professional and credible manner • Prior experience in preparation and management of budgets and implementation of work programmes • Have an awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace • Understand the changing environment and be capable of implementing change in order to deliver quality services to customers • Understand the representational role of the elected members and be capable of working closely with them to deliver quality services and implement policy decisions • Hold a current full, clean, category B driving licence and have access to own car. The Role The Senior Staff Officer is a middle management position within the Council and is assigned responsibility for the day to day administration and management of an area of the Council’s activities, including management and supervision of staff. The Senior Staff Officer is responsible for ensuring that goals set out in Departmental, and Team Plans become operational actions through the planning, allocation and prioritisation of work. The Senior Staff Officer is a key point of contact and liaison with other Sections or Departments in relation to all operational matters for the service delivery section or sections for which they are responsible. The Senior Staff 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. Duties The successful candidate(s) will be expected to carry out the duties set out below: • Leadership and management of employees in supporting roles up to grade of Staff Officer and analogous, including assigning duties and workload • Supporting management in the implementation of work programmes as required by the Council’s Corporate and Operational Plans • Supporting line manager to communicate, implement and manage all change management initiatives within the relevant area of responsibility • Responsibility for the management of a section or function within the Council • Delivery of specific departmental/organisational objectives • Management of conflicting demands within a team environment and to prescribed timelines and deadlines • Provide ongoing leadership, motivation and support to employees in the department/section including resolving day to day problems and identifying training and development requirements as appropriate through support of the current Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) • Ensure full compliance with all organisational policies and procedures including grievance and disciplinary, performance management and attendance management • Effective communication and liaison with colleagues, managers and customers in relation to operational matters for their section • Compile, prepare and present reports as necessary, including preparation of reports or letters, which may be of a sensitive and/or confidential in nature • Support implementation of good practices with transparent reporting and communications and to deliver accountable services in the department/section • Carry out duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence and ensures impartial decision making • Have a satisfactory understanding of the Council’s purpose and priorities, and knowledge of the public service organisation in Ireland • To prepare budgets and ensure that work programmes are implemented within allocated budgets • To establish and maintain effective working relationships with Public Representatives, external agencies etc. as appropriate to the activities of the section • To attend inter-departmental meetings on behalf of the section including attendance at council meetings • To contribute to the strategic and policy making decisions of the Council • To comply with Health & Safety legislative requirements, policies and procedures and safe systems of work • To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be required from time to time. Remuneration: Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the pay scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circular. New entrants to the Local Authority Sector will be appointed to the minimum of the scale. Point 01/10/2024 1 €55,641 2 €56,71 3 €58,586 4 €61,629 5 €63,447 LSI 1 €65,706 LSI 2 €67,977 Working Hours 35.10 Hours per week. Annual Leave: 30 Days per Annum. Pension: Local Government Superannuation Scheme. Details provided prior to appointment. Residence: The person holding the office must reside in, or at an address convenient to the Local Authority, as approved by the Chief Executive.
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 Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based; 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.
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: HACCP training is desirable but not necessary Excellent communication skills Previous customer service experience is an advantage The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers. Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Prepare customer orders across all fresh food areas i.e. make sandwiches and rolls, dish up hot food and slice meats using the store€,,s portion control measures Cook, prepare and display the foods sold throughout the day Ensure that the counter displays across all fresh food departments are to the highest standards at all times throughout the day Demonstrate your passion for quality food by sharing knowledge, recipes and personal recommendations with customers Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and in line with store policy.
Butcher
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Meat Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provide our customers with excellent quality and products and services. The ideal candidate will have/be: Craft butchery course is desirable Numerical skills Excellent communication skills Previous customer service experience is an advantage The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers HACCP training is beneficial but not essential. Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Maintain retail cuts at a high standard in accordance with customer needs Drive sales through ensuring SOPs and store standards are met on a daily basis Merchandise and present department to the highest standard Implement planograms correctly Control stock rotation so that quality and freshness of goods is of the highest standard Manage waste and shrink in the department Ensure continuous improvement in the Meat Department by remaining up to date with new products and initiatives Enhance product knowledge by gaining information from a range of sources and share ideas, suggestions and builds Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Deli Supervisor
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Deli Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provides our customers with excellent quality products and services. The ideal candidate will have/be: Minimum 1 years€,, fresh food supervisory experience; Minimum 2 years` experience in a role with strong exposure to fresh food; Fully trained in HACCP and food safety, and has experience in meeting the HACCP and food safety requirements; Experience in ordering for deli departments and managing waste within a fresh food department; Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word); Numerical skills; Ability to roster and adhere to budgets; Excellent communication skills; Have a true passion for the food industry and as such be creative and innovative with the fresh offering; Customer focused manager who can build a quality and loyal customer base; The ability to inspire, lead and motivate employees through support and development. Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative; Prepare the presentation and layout of the deli serve over; Implement planograms correctly; Minimise waste and shrink in the department; Bring new ideas to the department on fresh food innovation through regular research and benchmarking against competitors; Demonstrate your passion for quality food by sharing knowledge, recipes and personal recommendations with shoppers; Train all new employees to the deli; Deal with all customer queries and efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy; Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
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: HACCP training is desirable but not necessary Excellent communication skills Previous customer service experience is an advantage The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers. Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Prepare customer orders across all fresh food areas i.e. make sandwiches and rolls, dish up hot food and slice meats using the store€,,s portion control measures Cook, prepare and display the foods sold throughout the day Ensure that the counter displays across all fresh food departments are to the highest standards at all times throughout the day Demonstrate your passion for quality food by sharing knowledge, recipes and personal recommendations with customers Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and in line with store policy.
