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Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland Vacancies: Advocates – Fixed Purpose Contracts YAP Ireland is continuously recruiting male and female Advocates from all areas to work within their local communities, supporting children, young people and families to achieve their goals. YAP Advocates come from all walks of life and make a huge difference to the lives of Young People and Families. The young people we work with come from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. We welcome applicants with first hand work / life experience of the issues facing these young people and their families including Roma and Travellers. We provide training and experience that creates opportunities for Advocates to become skilled at working with young people and families within their community in a strengths-based way. Please Note: If you are not in these area’s but you’re still interested in working as an Advocate, please fill out the application form and someone will contact you when we are recruiting in your area. Youth Advocates – Fixed Purpose Contracts – Person Spec and Job Description The Youth Advocate reports to a Team Leader. This post requires working within the YAP strengths-based model, to provide 1:1 support for vulnerable young people and their families and to support them in their home and local communities so that they can achieve their goals. YAP Ireland provides a strengths-based, needs led service for 6-12 months to children, young people and families who are struggling with a range of issues in their lives. You will work intensively with them to achieve positive change and meet their goals. Responsibilities and Tasks: 1. To deliver a 1:1 service to young people and families under the supervision and support of the Team Leader. 2. Together with the Team Leader to build a positive, supportive working relationship with the young person and their family using the YAP strengths-based model to help them achieve their goals. 3. Together with the Team Leader, to develop a plan of work (Individualised Service Plan) to focus on the abilities, strengths and needs of the young person and their families. 4. To carry out day to day work with the young person and family, addressing their needs as outlined in the ISP. This may involve supporting the young person to participate in appropriate education, accessing appropriate services or finding community activities to link the young person into. 5. To promote, enable and empower the young person and families voice to be heard and ensure they have a voice in their service/life/community. This includes activity groups, participation and consultation groups. 6.Together with the Team Leader, to adopt a Wraparound approach that will bring together those key people and services who can offer support to the young person and family during and after the YAP Service. 7. To identify and evaluate the changing needs and interests of the child/young person as the relationship progresses and to adapt the service accordingly. 8. To understand the Health and Safety policies required for all activities with young people including any specific medical history, medications and specific special needs and/or diagnosis. 9. To complete in a timely and accurate manner the required weekly paperwork and to submit to the line manager by the agreed deadlines. 10. To be familiar with all Yap’s current policies and procedures, especially in the areas of Child Protection, Confidentiality and On-Call and to work within those in a professional manner. 11. To attend staff development, training and supervisory sessions as scheduled. This will include regular supervision. Some training courses are mandatory and advocates will be required to attend this training. 12. To undertake other duties as appropriate. Advocate Person Specification ExperienceEssential Life Experience relevant to young people and families e.g. raising children, child minding, sports coaching, community work, volunteering, youth club or lived experience of overcoming the challenges facing young people and families. Non-essential 3 months experience of working / volunteering within a youth work, family support or community setting Skills Essential A positive attitude towards children and young people and an ability to work from a strengths based perspective, be non-judgemental and creative. A knowledge/understanding of issues affecting young people. Good communication skills Good time management and organisational skills Basic computer skills Ability to write reports on work undertaken Full Driving Licence and own transport. What we offer: PLEASE CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE OFFICIAL CAREERS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY FOR YOUR AREA
Mystery Shoppers
Mystery Shoppers - Required Nationwide! Looking to earn an extra income? Would you like to earn cash while you shop? Customer Perceptions are recruiting Mystery Shoppers across Ireland. Flexible working hours are available to suit your needs. All you need is: ✅ Good observational skills ✅ The ability to recognise outstanding customer service ✅ A strong grasp of written and spoken English Click Apply Now to submit your application today! Don't have a current CV? No worries - Just click Apply Now and upload your letter of introduction through the cv section OR Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates section and build your CV today! 🛑 IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 4 WORKING DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER 🛑
Retail Assistant
Because you make the difference Here at Primark, we love to do things our way. Because we help our customers keep up with high fashion at affordable prices. We do everything with passion, high standards and care around here. And if that sounds like you, join us as a Retail Assistant.This is a temporary part-time position running from October to January , offering 11.5–14 hours per week . Flexibility is essential for this role. Flexibility is essential for this roleacross 7 days. Applicants must be available to work a variety of shifts, from Monday to Sunday including: To join us, apply today! Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
EHS and Facilities Manager
At Mergon, we mould ideas for a sustainable future. We work with leading brands like Tesla, BMW, Xerox and Abbott to design, manufacture and deliver sustainable products for the vehicles and equipment of the future. We care deeply about our colleagues, customers and our community and have a curiosity that constantly pushes us to innovate and improve. We are competent, capable and invest in our people and our processes so that we continue to grow and do our best work every day. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced EHS and Facilities Manager to join our team at Mergon International. This is a broad and influential leadership role with accountability for the effectiveness, continual improvement and assurance of our Health and Safety Management System, which is certified to ISO 45001, our Environmental and Energy Management Systems, certified to ISO 14001 and ISO 50001, and the leadership of the Facilities team on site. A central part of the role is to help Mergon further strengthen its safety culture by embedding health and safety into day-to-day operational management. The EHS and Facilities Manager will provide the framework, expertise, coaching, challenge and assurance that enables line managers to own safe work execution and safety outcomes in their areas. The role is therefore both a technical leadership position and a key change leadership role, supporting the transition from safety being managed by the EHS function to safety being led by the line and enabled by EHS. The successful candidate will ensure strong regulatory compliance, effective risk management, meaningful employee consultation and participation, and continued improvement in EHS, facilities, energy and environmental performance across the site. Key Responsibilities Health & Safety Leadership, Governance and Management System
General Operative
Description As an Abattoir General Operative in Kepak Kilbeggan , you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of daily operations to keep up with customer demand for our top - quality products. You will be a vital part of our team on the factory floor, working alongside other skilled operatives to achieve our goals. Key Responsibilities Perform prestart, hygiene and safety checks as instructed Ensure product is of the highest standard, reporting any issues to the Line Supervisor Comply with Company's knife and Health and Safety rules, including hygiene requirements Operate knives and machinery with precision and care, ensuring all equipment is handled safely and efficiently. Participate in Lean Manufacturing processes and embrace new methods of working What do we need from you? As part of the factory's abattoir team, the successful candidate will produce cuts and trims of meat according to Kepak specifications, maintaining efficiency at the line speed. This role involves meeting production targets in a fast - paced environment while ensuring standards are met Requirements Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Strong character: hardworking, self-motivated and dependable Consistently meet production targets while maintaining the required line speed Comfortable performing physical tasks, including lifting and standing for long periods Operate machinery safety once full training has been provided Previous experience in an abattoir is an advantage but not required Comfortable with the physical nature of the rol, including lifting and standing for extended periods Willingness to learn, take direction, and support additional tasks as required by the line supervisor Commitment to safety, following all site guidelines and procedures Benefits Company Pension Bike to Work Scheme Full training provided for all roles Long Service Awards Subsidised canteen onsite Free on-site parking
Van Driver
We are currently recruiting for a Van Driver to work from Value Centre Mullingar, on a Permanent Full-Time basis. The driver will be responsible for delivering products to our customers in the designated routes. A core requirement of the role will be strong interpersonal skills and the appetite to deliver a quality service, on time to our customers. Acting as a key point of contact with our customers, the driver will be required to have strong interpersonal skills and the initiative to report customer service issues to the business in order to assist with improving the service we provide to our customers. Job requirements The ideal candidate will possess the following: • Have relevant van driving experience in the Mullingar and surrounding area • Requires Full Clean Driver’s license • Must have a manual driving licence (To be able to drive both automatic and manual vehicles) • Have the ability to work as part of a team • Have strong interpersonal skills • Be motivated and be able to work on own initiative • Have flexibility in terms of routes, tasks, working hours and working days CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Store Manager
Woodie's is the market-leading DIY, Home & Garden retailer in Ireland with 35 stores nationwide and an online presence. We are proud to be listed as Ireland's Top Retailer by Great Places to Work and an official Best Workplaces for Women for the past three years! We are also recognised by the Irish Centre for Diversity & Inclusion as an accredited Investor in Diversity. We are looking for a Store Manager, to help grow and develop our team. We are seeking a motivated individual to help develop and encourage our colleagues throughout their day-to-day duties and challenges while supporting the business needs. The successful candidate will combine phenomenal leadership, excellent in-store service and standards to build a strong brand position locally and to increase our customer base and profitability. You will build and implement a store business plan that combines local priorities with the central guidance from our support office team, to deliver a coherent and consistent message to our customers. Our ideal candidate: Our benefits include: * Company Pension for all colleagues * Colleague Discount – Up to 35% off in-store purchases * Maternity Leave: Up to 20 weeks paid maternity leave * Paternity Leave: Up to 2 weeks paid paternity leave * Fertility Leave: Up to 5 days paid per year * Cycle to work & Tax-Saver Schemes * Discounted health insurance * Bonus Scheme * Sick Pay Scheme * Parental leave * Flexible Annual Leave: Purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave per year * Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two paid days for charity work! * Service Days: Increased annual leave entitlements linked to service * Flexiwage: Choose how you budget & manage your pay frequency! * Savings Club * Educational Assistance * Wellness initiatives We appreciate that not every applicant will meet all of the requirements listed in our job description. If you have passion, drive and some of the skills or experience we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply! We welcome & encourage applicants from all walks of life! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Woodie's! We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Graduate Management Trainee
We’re Enterprise Mobility. A family-owned, global mobility leader with a $39 billion turnover, nearly 90,000 team members, and operations in 95 countries. Led by CEO Chrissy Taylor, the third generation of the Taylor family, we’re built on a legacy that gives us the stability to focus on the long-term success of our people, our customers and our business. Why join the Graduate Management Training Programme? As a Graduate Management Trainee, you'll have the freedom and support to explore your leadership potential - and the opportunity to become a branch manager in one of our retail operations in as little as two years. In fact, most of our senior leaders began their careers in this very role - including our current CEO. From day one, we’ll invest in you. You’ll be in a supportive environment where you’ll take on real responsibilities and gain invaluable hands-on experience in customer service, sales, marketing, finance, operations, and more. We work hard and reward hard work Your work will be recognised with performance-based incentives and opportunities for continued promotion. Our unique promote-from-within culture means you can keep your career moving forward without having to change organisations. Award-winning training and development Whether you’re building on existing strengths or developing new ones, your growth is our priority. Through classroom learning, on-the-job training, and mentorship, you’ll have the tools and support to take the next step – and the one after that. Our doors are open As a Graduate Management Trainee, your experience at Enterprise Mobility will be as unique as you because you shape who we are as much as we shape your skills, path and potential. We pride ourselves on opening our doors to a variety of voices, giving way to an experience that’s both inclusive and that inspires diversity of thought. Responsibilities From your very first day, you’ll be trusted with real responsibility and exposed to all areas of our business. You’ll develop skills in: Customer Service: deliver exceptional experiences by confidently handling reservations, resolving enquiries, and building rapport with a diverse range of customers. Sales and Marketing: connect with local business partners, grow your network and develop lasting relationships. Financial Control and Profitability: understand the financial mechanics of a successful business, including cost control and interpreting profit and loss statements. Operations and Logistics: learn how to manage a fleet, plan strategically, and drive performance. Leadership and Development: take the lead in mentoring, training, and developing your own team - with the opportunity to manage and promote others as you grow. Qualifications CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
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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:
