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As a Section 39 organisation, KPFA operates its own pay scales. Annual increments are awarded up to the maximum point of the relevant scale. We are currently recruiting for the following position Post: Social Care Worker Contract: Permanent, Part-Time (22.25 hrs per week) Location: Kilcummin Residential Services *Please note, rosters may be subject to change due to the operational requirements of the service* The Role: We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and motivated Social Care Worker to join our team in supporting adults with Intellectual Disabilities. This is a rewarding opportunity to empower individuals, promote their independence, and help them lead fulfilling lives in a person centred, rights based environment. As a Social Care Worker, you will play a key role in delivering high quality care, ensuring the well being of those we support, and advocating for their rights while fostering meaningful community inclusion. Working collaboratively with a team, you will contribute to the creation of a supportive and respectful environment tailored to individual needs. Key Responsibilities: Person centred support and advocacy Employee Benefits: Sick Pay Scheme, Paid Maternity Leave, Flexible Working, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Parking ( Site Dependent), Generous Annual Leave, Access to income continuance scheme, Discounted Health Insurance and Access to training. (A panel may be formed from which future vacancies for Kilcummin Residential Services may be filled up to the 30th of June 2026). *In relation to offers of employment, evidence of relevant employment experience must be clearly detailed in both your application form and CV. Failure to provide this information, along with a satisfactorily completed verification of service form before an agreed start date, will result in placement at Point 1 of the applicable scale. Incremental credit will only be applied from the date correct documents are submitted.* Your CV and application must be written independently and accurately reflecting your own experience, skills, and competencies. The use of AI or automated tools to complete any part is not permitted. Canvassing Any attempt by candidates or others acting on their behalf, directly or indirectly, through written communication or any other means, to canvass or influence in the candidate's favour any staff member of Kerry Parents and Friends Association, or any individual involved in interviewing or evaluating applicants, will result in the candidate's automatic disqualification from the position. Kerry Parents and Friends Association is an equal opportunities employer
Support Worker, Residential Services
As a Section 39 organisation, KPFA operates its own pay scales. Annual increments are awarded up to the maximum point of the relevant scale. WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION Post: Support Worker Contract: Permanent, Part-Time (25.5 hours per week) Location: Kilcummin Residential Services *Please note, rosters may be subject to change due to the Operational requirements of the Service* If you are dedicated to making a positive impact and empowering people to thrive in their every day interests and pursuits; then we want to hear from you. The Role: The Support Worker will play a vital role in empowering individuals by planning and setting meaningful goals that address their unique personal, social, recreational, academic, independent living, community integration, training, and supported employment needs. They will actively guide and support individuals to realise their aspirations, helping them reach identified priorities and achieve greater independence and self sufficiency. They will also advocate for inclusion and active participation in the community, ensuring access to opportunities that promote social and personal growth. The Support Worker operates within a person centred framework, prioritising each individual’s choices and needs. They will work closely with both internal and external services, fostering a culture of collaboration and partnership, and building strong relationships with families to ensure holistic support. In addition to supporting adults with intellectual disabilities, the Support Worker will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, completing relevant reports, and ensuring all documentation meets required standards. The role includes providing physical, emotional, psychological, and healthcare support, all while promoting dignity, respect, and personal autonomy. They will also facilitate life skills development through hobbies, interests, and activities, teaching skills such as budgeting, cooking, communication, and time management to promote greater independence. The Support Worker will work alongside a range of healthcare professionals to ensure all aspects of care are delivered to the highest standard. Their input will be essential in creating care plans that are responsive to evolving needs, fostering personal growth, wellbeing, and a sense of belonging within the community. This is a dynamic and rewarding position that requires dedication, a commitment to lifelong learning, and a strong passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of those supported. Essential Criteria: Employee Benefits: Sick Pay Scheme, Paid Maternity Leave, Flexible Working, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Parking ( Site Dependent), Generous Annual Leave, Access to income continuance scheme, Discounted Health Insurance and Access to training. (A panel may be formed from which future vacancies for Kilcummin Residential Services may be filled up to the 30th of June 2026) *In relation to offers of employment, evidence of relevant employment experience must be clearly detailed in both your application form and CV. Failure to provide this information, along with a satisfactorily completed verification of service form before an agreed start date, will result in placement at Point 1 of the applicable scale. Incremental credit will only be applied from the date correct documents are submitted.* Your CV and application must be written independently and accurately reflecting your own experience, skills, and competencies. The use of AI or automated tools to complete any part is not permitted. Canvassing Any attempt by candidates or others acting on their behalf, directly or indirectly, through written communication or any other means, to canvass or influence in the candidate's favour any staff member of Kerry Parents and Friends Association, or any individual involved in interviewing or evaluating applicants, will result in the candidate's automatic disqualification from the position. Kerry Parents and Friends Association is an equal opportunities employer
Shop Assistant
A shop assistant, also known as a retail or sales assistant, provides customer service and supports daily store operations . Their duties include greeting customers, answering questions, processing transactions, handling returns, stocking shelves, and maintaining a tidy store environment. They may also be involved in promotional activities, inventory management, and ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers.
Sales Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. Interact with each customer with great pride, passion and care and inspire shoppers through knowledge and expertise. The ideal candidate will have/be: 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 Customer driven Previous customer service experience is an advantage. Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Show a positive attitude and take responsibility for ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Merchandise shelves, ensuring that all areas of the store are presented to the highest standard Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Confectioner
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Confectionery Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times. Provide our customers with excellent quality products and customer service. The ideal candidate will have/be: A recognised qualification in pastry and/or have at least 2 years€,, experience in a bakery or quality focused restaurant or hotel Creative and able to embrace new recipes 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; Prepare and present the highest quality bakery items, desserts and pastries Assist in volume production Be passionate about keeping up to date with the latest culinary trends and bring your ideas to the team Drive sales through instore initiatives Merchandise and present the department to the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant store planograms and guidelines; Adhere to weekly stocktaking and daily waste procedures in the Bakery Conduct quality and freshness checks Attend relevant training as required and implement learnings in store
Clinical Nurse Manager, University Hospital
Kerry General Hospital is the second largest of the Health Service Executive –South’s seven acute hospitals. The hospital provides acute general hospital services to the population of Co. Kerry (180,554) and additionally to a proportion of the populations of West Limerick and North Cork. The hospital has 275 acute general beds; 50 Acute Psychiatric beds, 46 elderly continuing care beds and a 24/7 Emergency Department which cares for 43,000 emergency presentations a year. The hospital treats over 24,000 inpatients per annum and approximately 54,000 patients attend the Outpatients Department. In addition, the Kerry area has a very large visiting population. It is estimated that there is over 2 million tourists visiting this region annually, principally during the summer months. University Hospital Kerry has a directorate management structure and is educationally affiliated to MTU Kerry and UCC Cork. Kerry General Hospital range and scope of services provided. Ø Emergency Medicine. Ø Ear nose and Throat Services. Ø General Medicine including Medicine of the Elderly& Endocrinology. Ø General Surgery. Ø Endoscopy. Ø Adult Intensive Care. Ø Gynaecology(inc.Colposcopy,menorrhagia, Fertility and Urodynamics) Ø Obstetrics. Ø Orthopaedics. Ø Paediatrics including Special Care Baby Unit. Ø Audio logy. Ø Palliative Care Ø Psychiatry Ø Radiography, including C.T. Scanning Service Ø Oncology – Day unit Ø Renal Dialysis Satellite Unit The post of CNM 2 has a pivotal role in service planning, co-ordinating, and managing activity and resources within the clinical area. The main responsibilities are: quality assurance, resource management, staffing and staff development, practice development, facilitating communication and professional / clinical leadership. The person appointed to this post is required to support the principle that the care of the patient always comes first and will approach their work with flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient in UHK. For informal enquiries, please contact below: Ms. Mairead O Sullivan, ADON ED & Patient Flow UHK 066 7184000 087 3431003 Mairead.OSullivan4@hse.ie
Support Worker
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 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 Co. Kerry . Contract Type: Permanent Part Time Contract Hours: 30 hours per week Salary Scale: €34,382 to €41,607 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) Annual Leave Entitlement : 30 days pro rata per annum Overview of the Post: To provide support to adult service owners to enable them to participate in their community, increase their own personal independence, achieve person centred goals and facilitate inclusion. The support worker will provide practical, personal and social support to the individuals and group they work with. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: · Working under the direction of the Adult Services Centre Co-ordinator to provide person-centred support to those who use our service. · Working in partnership with service owners to facilitate their active involvement in the development and achievement of personal and group goals. · Assisting with all activities of daily living; personal care, showering, session support, driving/escort duties and dealing with any other special needs of service Owners. · Assisting with transport needs by being available to drive service or Service owner’s vehicles. · Develop, Participate and contribute to the Person Centred Planning and key working Process in line with the national New Directions Policy and Guidelines. · Working as part of the staff team to contribute to the development and delivery of a variety of programmes which empower service owners to be effective in their personal and family lives, in their working lives and in their community and leisure pursuits. Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: · Qualification in relevant Health Care/Social Care (Fetac level 5 or equivalent) · Minimum of 1 years’ experience working in the Disability Sector. · Experience of working with Adults with Physical, sensory and neurological disabilities. · Experience & ability to support an individual with personal/intimate care needs · Experience & ability to support individuals with Eating Drinking and swallowing needs. · Full Clean drivers Licence · Knowledge of Person Centred Approaches Desirable Criteria: · 3 years’ experience of working within the disability sector. · Knowledge of Social Role Valorisation theory of practice · Knowledge of Enable Ireland Services and strategic priorities. 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: Monday 6th April 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
Checkout Manager
Job description 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 offer all the time We are currently looking for Managers for the Checkout Area. Our Checkout Managers are responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the checkout area and to maintain a high standard of customer care at all times. The role involves the training and development of staff on checkout procedures and customer care, dealing with staff rosters and performance and monitoring the security in and around the Checkout Area as well as ensuring that our customers receive the most efficient and courteous service at all times. As part of the management team, ideal candidates should be very customer focused, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have good organisational skills. Previous retail experience is essential with the ideal candidate having supervisory or management experience. Dunnes Stores is an equal opportunities employer.
Cafe Manager, Contract
Café Manager Advance your career with Dunnes Stores Dunnes Stores is Ireland’s leading retailer positioned at the cutting edge of food and fashion retailing. We are known for offering a wide range of high quality products to our customers. With a strong brand presence and a loyal customer base, we pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences that resonate with our customers. As well as our ever evolving product range and outstanding service, Dunnes Stores offers customers in-house Hospitality in selected stores throughout Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Spain. Our restaurants offer customers all the homely classics, quality coffee, and tasty treats in all of our newly refurbished in-store cafés. As a Café Manager within a Dunnes Stores café, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career with a nationwide retailer. You’ll also receive a Dunnes Stores employee discount from your very first day. The Role The primary function of the Café Manager is to take accountability for the café. This role will see you delivering exceptional customer care, meeting operational standards to maximise sales and profitability, all while maintaining costs. Key Responsibilities Dunnes Stores is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Service Manager
POSITION SUMMARY: The Service Manager will be primarily responsible for the operational management of the Jigsaw service. The Jigsaw Service Manager will work as part of a collaborative leadership team (Service Manager and Clinical Manager) to ensure the safe and effective delivery of the Jigsaw service and compliance with service related policies and procedures. The Service Manager has lead responsibility for oversight and management of delivery of youth mental health promotion programmes, youth and community participatory structures and community engagement activities. The Service Manager also holds responsibility at local level for budget management and oversight of premises and health and safety. This is a front facing role with daily interactions with Young People and members of the public. Access to home working is occasional and is offered based on responsibilities of the role and the needs of the Service and Young People. CORE JOB REQUIREMENTS The Service Manager, as part of the collaborative leadership team, provides operational management across the Jigsaw Service, including: Leadership • Managing the planning processes ensuring the Jigsaw team have a clear vision for 1) clinical service delivery 2) youth mental health promotion and 3) youth participation • Ensuring the Jigsaw service plan is aligned to regional and national Jigsaw priorities • Ensuring that local strategy is translated into operational work plans • Working collaboratively as part of the Jigsaw Leadership team and contributing to leadership meetings with regional colleagues • Promoting a collaborative and compassionate culture in Jigsaw Operational Management • Providing line management to members of the service team • Supporting the performance and professional development of the Jigsaw team, including performance management and reviews of direct line staff members • Overseeing the efficient operation of the service, including the system of scheduling appointments for young people • Engaging in ongoing evaluation and improvement in service performance including achievement of Key Performance Indicators and targets in line with national standards • Implementing financial policies and procedures and managing the local Jigsaw budget • Leading the development of annual service plans for the service • Analysing and reporting on data from Jigsaw Data System to inform service delivery • Implementing the Jigsaw risk management policy • Holding local responsibility for, and working with the Jigsaw facilities department, ensuring that the service premises/facilities are in line with health and safety requirements and provide a welcoming, youth focused mental health service setting Relationship Building and Communications • Developing and maintaining positive, productive and trusting relationship within leadership colleagues • Facilitating positive working relations among the team members in Jigsaw • Facilitating positive lines of communication with Jigsaw service colleagues as well as national central and support teams, ensuring service staff are aware of significant strategic and procedural developments • Taking a lead role in developing and sustaining co-operative and collaborative relationships with a range of key stakeholders from the statutory, voluntary and community sector Manage Youth Mental Health Service in the Community • Ensuring Jigsaw is delivered in compliance with service delivery policies and procedures • Ensuring and overseeing efficient processing of referrals and scheduling of appointments for young people • Monitoring inward and outwards referral pathways and working with the Clinical Manager to develop strategies to promote service integration • Representing and promoting Jigsaw in community fora • Developing local fundraising strategies and ensuring Jigsaw is compliant with the Jigsaw fundraising policy • Acting as Complaints Officer within the local service • Regularly reviewing and drawing learning from feedback from young people and parents/carers who have engaged with the service Managing Participatory Structures • Overseeing the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Youth Advocate Programme • Managing the planning and delivery of local community engagement structures • Planning (including risk assess), managing and evaluating local community events General • Being flexible and willing to work evenings and occasional weekends, as required • Undertaking any other duties as determined by Jigsaw KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Essential • A minimum of 3 years management experience in health, youth work, social care, education or other not for profit sector service • A third level qualification (Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent) in a business, health (including mental health), community development, education, or social science related area • Years of management experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications • Three years’ experience managing a team in a human service delivery context • Experience developing operational plans, staff work plans, monitoring and reviewing performance cycles • Experience of planning, supporting implementation and evaluation of participatory structures • Experience of financial management, including budget development and analysis and implementing financial procedures • Experience of change management • A proficient level of computer literacy and competence in MS Office, Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and SharePoint • Strong interpersonal and communications skills with demonstrable experience building and maintaining relationships at various levels within a complex environment • Ability to be agile and flexible with their management style and approach to their work • Strong self-awareness, negotiation and conflict management skills • Strong Emotional Intelligence • Full, clean driving licence Desirable • Experience leading the development and implementation of service plan • Strong data management and analysis skills • Experience implementing a service wide risk management policy • Experience managing facilities in a service delivery context • Experience working as part of a management team, steering group or cross-disciplinary team • Knowledge of theory and policy underpinning youth and community participation • Experience managing wide ranging community events • Awareness of the policy context of Jigsaw • Experience managing community partnership projects • Experience generating unrestricted income, understanding of controls & best practice in fundraising BENEFITS Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Factors taken into account in determining an appropriate scale include the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications relevant to the job. The salary range for this role will be €53,722 - €78,220. Jigsaw operates the following benefits for its employees: • Defined contribution pension scheme • Annual leave 25 days, exclusive of public holidays and 1.5 company days • Comprehensive annual CPD schedule • Discounted Group Health Insurance Scheme • Travel pass Scheme / Bike to Work Scheme • Financial support for further education • Flexible Working Please note • The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office • As Jigsaw is a regional organisation, this role require access to a car and the post will require travel for work • This role will, in line with service opening times, involve at least one late evening per week and may from time to time require weekend work • All Jigsaw staff members are required to obtain Garda clearance as a condition of their initial and continued employment, as required • Jigsaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability, age, gender expression or sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partnership status or culture. Jigsaw is committed, where possible, to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To discuss the requirements of the role, the location of the role or any reasonable accommodation you might require, please contact a member of the HR team via recruitment@jigsaw.ie • All documentation received by Jigsaw will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Acts, 1988 and 2003 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR; 2018). The information will only be used by Jigsaw in the processing of job applications and for ongoing administrative purposes with job candidates
