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Employment: Full time, Permanent. Hours: 45 hours per week. Start Date: As soon as possible. Live in or Live out: Live In Salary: DOE Location: Family home in Founex, near Geneva, Switzerland. About the Family: A family in Founex seeks a dedicated and nurturing live-in Nanny / Housekeeper to provide attentive care and support for their children (2 years and 4 years). The ideal candidate will have a warm, professional demeanour and the ability to create a structured yet engaging environment where children can thrive. The role involves a mix of childcare, organisation, housekeeping and communication with parents to ensure the well-being and development of the children. Childcare & Development:
Mystery Shoppers
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Material Controller
Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards Job Description Job Description When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do challenging work, and join a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world. Managed Services is a business segment that supports the Customer Channels Group, which provides critical outsourced on-site services at customer locations focused on improving supply chain and research operations efficiency and effectiveness. The position is focused primarily on scientific support services within Managed Services core offerings of: Stockroom and point-of-use inventory management, sourcing and order management, dock management and laboratory support services. How will you make an impact? The position of Site Specialist is focused primarily on scientific support services within our Managed Services core offerings of: Order entry & order management. Operating customer procurement systems. Stockroom services - material handling, shipping/receiving. Chemical tracking. Glass wash operations. Other Lab support services. What’s in it for you? • You are working with direct supervision. • You are self-managed and motivated. • Your work is based on a pre-established schedule, with clear performance goals. What will you do? • Makes on-site program replenishments and disbursements. Performs stockroom duties to include: receiving, put-away, stock rotation, cycle counts, systematic replenishment and other functions according to customer requirements. • Customer service activities which may include: order entry, processing of backorders, completing 3rd party & agent buys. • Perform laboratory services such as glassware collection/cleaning, biological waste collection/sterilisation, media preparation, and/or chemical inventory receipt/reconciliation. • Follows well defined procedures as outlined by Best Practices, SOP’s & work instructions. Take direction from Team leader regarding daily duties. • Always represents Thermo Fisher Scientific throughout customer locations, professionally and positively. • Performs other duties as assigned by management. Keys to Success: Education • Leaving cert or equivalent required. Experience • Stock control and Warehousing Knowledge, Skills, Abilities • Be able to read, write and speak English fluently. • Ability to work based on defined performance goals. • Must maintain Thermo Fisher Scientifics’ Four-I Values. • Strong desire to serve the customer. • Strong communication skills and customer focus to deliver excellent customer service including maintaining a professional appearance at all times. • Use a computer and possess basic skills in Microsoft Office. • Physical Requirements / Work Environment • Works primarily at customer locations, in office environment to include cubicles and/or in and around shipping/receiving docks, stock rooms, storage locations and laboratory environments. May be required to work independently at customer location. • Extensive walking may be required. • May be able to use material handling equipment such as push carts and pallet jacks. • Depending on area of building, personal protective equipment may be worn to include lab coats, coveralls, hood, facemask, hairnets, safety gloves, and safety glasses. • Able to lift, push and pull 15kgs consistently; may be required to lift 20 kgs. Benefits We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation! Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
Facilities Manager
Who we are 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 we have a curiosity that constantly pushes us to innovate and improve. We are competent, capable and we invest in our people and in our processes to ensure we continue to grow and do our best work every day. Role Overview We are seeking a proactive and experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance and efficiency of our manufacturing plant and associated infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in facilities management within an industrial or manufacturing environment, with a focus on compliance, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities:
Lairage Operative
Kepak Group is a leading name in meat production across Europe, renowned for our commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability. With facilities located in key regions, including our Kilbeggan plant, we pride ourselves in providing premium products while maintaining ethical practices. We are currently looking for Lairage Operatives for our Kilbeggan facility. This is an essential role within our abattoir operations, focusing on the welfare of livestock and ensuring our processing standards are upheld. Position: Lairage Operative Location: Kilbeggan Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 6:00 am - Finish. Key Responsibilities:
Healthcare Assistant
Join our team as a Healthcare Assistant! No prior experience? No problem! We provide accredited QQI training alongside ongoing development opportunities to help you thrive in this rewarding role. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be responsible for providing essential support to individuals who require assistance with daily tasks, personal care, and maintaining their independence. Why Choose us? Excellent pay rates: Earn from €15.35 - €21.35 Bank Holiday: Double paid on Bank Holidays Weekend Rate: Saturday & Sunday Rate Flexible Scheduling: Flexible working hours Sign On Bonus: Receive a €200 bonus (paid after 3 months) Refer a Friend: Earn €200 for successful referrals QQI Courses: QQI enrolment and support* Employee Recognition rewards Career progression & education opportunities Cycle to Work Scheme Wellbeing package Local business benefits Qualifications & Experience: Experience: 1 year of paid home care experience AND/OR: QQI Level 5 (Care Skills and Care of the Older Person) - we can help you achieve this Drivers licence: Hold a full driving licence with access to a car. Communication Skills: Good standard of English - both spoken and written Flexibility: Must be available to work alternative weekends ABOUT US At Connected Health, we don't just offer a job – we offer careers that are at the forefront of transforming the way homecare is delivered across Ireland. We recognise that the individuals we employ are pivotal to driving this transformation within the sector. That's why, at Connected Health, our mission is unwavering: to continually attract, recruit, and develop the finest homecare team. Connected Health is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, good relations, respect for diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the delivery of its services to clients. It is also committed to ensuring that the talents and resources of all its employees are utilised to the full. Connected Health welcome applications for all job roles from members of all communities. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Winter Support Team
Your role Various Shifts Available Join Our Team This Winter – Temporary Roles Available!We’re looking for flexible, seasonal work over our busiest time of the year. We’re offering short-term contracts perfect for fitting around your schedule, ranging from a few days up to 8 weeks with various shift patterns available, depending on each store's needs. Key Dates You’ll Need to Be Available: Sound like you? Apply now and become part of our amazing team this winter!
Graduate Recruitment 2026 Professionally Qualified Social Worker
Job Summary The Child and Family Agency was established on 1st January 2014 and is responsible for a range of statutory functions including provision of child protection, alternative care, specified regulatory services and a range of family support services. The Agency has commenced a major improvement programme with significant focus on Practice, Culture and Structure. The Agency currently has responsibility for a budget of circa €1.2billion and delivers its services through over 5,500 people in 259 locations across the Country. The Child and Family Agency has responsibility for the following range of services •Child Protection and Welfare •Parenting, Family Support and Early Help Services •Alternative Care •Birth Information & Tracing and Adoption •Tusla Education Support Services (TESS) •Children’s Service Regulation •Counselling and Therapeutic Supports Further information is available on www.tusla.ie Purpose of Role The purpose of the post is to provide a social work service that seeks to improve the health and social wellbeing of the service users within the context of the local communities. S/he will achieve this thorough the implementation of an accessible, equitable, person-centred service. Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities Professional / Clinical The Professionally Qualified Social Worker will: •Provide a direct point of access for the local community and offer initial and holistic social assessment and intervention to children, youth, families and groups. •Provide an initial assessment service to the care group and to develop referral procedures with other social work networked services. •Identify service users’ individual and collective needs in partnership with them and co-create early interventions and/or social action strategies to meet those needs. •Manage and prioritise a caseload appropriate to the post. •Provide supportive counselling, emotional and practical support, and information to service users and their families. •Adopt a holistic approach aimed at enhancing the quality of life, health and social well-being of all persons within the service area. •Promote independence, self-reliance, self-determination and empowerment with persons in their environment, with families and local groups. •Make it possible for service users to advocate for their own needs, or where appropriate advocate on behalf of service users. •Plan, deliver and engage in systemic interventions as appropriate with children, youth and families, groups, organisations and communities. •Participate and take leadership in community needs assessment and ongoing community involvement including initiating and participating in prevention and health promotion activities. •Deliver social work service in collaboration with other disciplines / agencies as required, in appropriate settings reflecting the needs of the service user. •Assess where social conditions are a major factor in health and social wellbeing, consult and plan with the service user/ relevant team/ service and arrange appropriate social services for those who need them. •Monitor and evaluate outcomes of person centred care plans for individual service users. •Actively participate as a member of the relevant team/ service in team building and change management initiatives. •Attend case conferences, meetings and other relevant fora as required. •Attend court, tribunals etc as required. •Work within current legislation, relevant policies and procedures, guidelines and protocols as laid down by the employer. •Incorporate Social Work values and ethical principles in planning, developing, implementing and reviewing interventions. •Implement models of best practice / evidence based practice. •Work within a key worker / case worker system, providing a co-ordinating role for case management where appropriate. •Take direction from his / her line manager. •Take an active role in an appropriate level of planned professional supervision, in accordance with the local/ national Supervision Policy. •Engage in reflective practice. •Deputise for the Social Work Team Leader as agreed / appropriate. •Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace. •Keep the Team Leader fully informed and up-to-date on all significant matters. Education & Training The Professionally Qualified Social Worker will: •Maintain standards of practice and levels of professional knowledge by participating in continuous professional development initiatives and attendance at courses as appropriate. •Engage in career and professional development planning in collaboration with the Social Work Team Leader / Principal Social Worker. •Keep up to date with advances in Social Work research, and ongoing review and evaluation of literature relevant to the assigned area. •Keep abreast of developments in national policies and strategies and international best practice. •Keep up to date with organisational developments within the Irish Health Service. •Act as a resource by participating in the induction, education and training of Social Work colleagues, other health professionals and service user groups as required. •Participate in the practice education of student Social Workers. •Support and train other staff in accordance with professional standards as appropriate. •Foster an understanding of the role and contribution of social work by providing professional consultation and education to other members of the service. Administrative The Professionally Qualified Social Worker will: •Maintain a high standard of documentation, including service user files in accordance with local guidelines and the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. •Maintain accurate up to date records and files, and submit activity data as required. •Write accurate, clear, concise and purposeful reports. •Ensure the maintenance of service user and data confidentiality. •Contribute to the development and implementation of information sharing protocols and audit systems. •Contribute to policy development, performance monitoring and budgetary control of service in conjunction with the Social Work Team Leader/ Principal Social Worker. •Collaborate with the Social Work Team Leader / Principal Social Worker or designate in developing the role of the Social Worker and the service e.g. through planning, audit, production of standards, continuing education, quality improvement initiatives and research. •Assist in ensuring that the social work service makes the most efficient and effective use of developments in IT. Health & Safety •Comply with and contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards. •Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the service for example National Standards for Child Protection and Care and comply with associated Tusla – Child and Family Agency protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. •To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. 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 him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Skills Requirement Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and / or Experience Applicants must by the closing date of application have the following: a) Expect to graduate or to have received final year results with at least a second class honours / merit in a degree (Level 8 or higher) in Social Work on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) in 2026. b) Be registered in the Social Work Register maintained by the Social Work Registration Board maintained at CORU (or have entitlement to be registered and obtain registration prior to appointment). c) Maintain live annual registration on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU d) Must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. Health A candidate 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. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Senior Social Work Practitioner
Purpose of Role: The post holder will have responsibility for contributing to the development and maintenance of high standards of professional practice and implementation of national policies in conjunction with the Principal Social Worker and Social Work Team Leaders. The role will involve peer support, mentoring less experienced staff, assisting in the development and implementation of induction programmes and taking a lead role in the supervision of social work students. Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities Co-ordination/Management The Senior Social Work Practitioner will: 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 him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Skills Requirement Applicants must by the closing date of application have the following: Must be registered in the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU AND Maintain live annual registration on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU AND Have three years’ relevant post qualification experience AND Must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, professional and managerial ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. Knowledge of legislation, policy, procedures and current issues in Children & Families service. Ability to work in a computer literate environment Health A candidate 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. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Social Care Worker
The team for Separated Children Seeking International Protection has the responsibility for providing a service to children and young people who are newly arrived in Ireland seeking international protection and who are separated from their parents or their guardian. The team provides valuable support to these most vulnerable children/young people from various countries who come to Ireland for safety, refuge, and better quality of life and as applicants for International Protection. The aim is to assist the young people in achieving their full potential through education and integration, to participate fully in Irish life and make a meaningful contribution to Irish Society through self-sufficiency and independence. To be supported with reunification where immediate family members join them in Ireland, escaping persecution, war and marginalisation in their country of origin. The service is multifaceted with operational responsibility for Intake, Duty and Initial Assessment of children and young people notified to Tusla by the IPO under the International Protection Act (IPA) 2015; for the intake eligibility assessment of such referred young people to determine their eligibility for service under the Child Care Act, for the placement of the young person. The service also manages teams for Children in Care and beneficiaries of temporary protection fleeing war in Ukraine and Subject to Placements under Section 5 of the 1991 Child Care Act; the provision of alternative care placements to Unaccompanied minors in Foster Care, Residential Care, Supported Lodgings and After Care Services. The team is expanding and involved in extensive service review and development. It is a multicultural team with a strong team ethos committed to meeting the needs of all service users. Purpose of Role The policy of Tusla Child and Family Agency is to enable children / young people to live with their own families wherever possible and to support parents where necessary in fulfilling that role. The Social Care Worker will provide care, protection, and support to vulnerable or dependent clients, individually or in groups, in conjunction with the wider multidisciplinary team and other relevant agencies. The primary aim is to provide intervention necessary to address the child / young person’s issues or the issues that are preventing them from living at home or in relative / foster care. S/he will ensure the welfare of those under his/her care and will act as an advocate as appropriate. Typically, Social Care Workers work across the following service areas: Community: Social Care Workers in the community work in a therapeutic / preventative / direct role with children / young people and their families. They typically work as part of a multidisciplinary team and can be based in different service areas, for example, Child Protection Services, Child Welfare Service, Children in Care Service, Partnership Prevention and Family Support Services and Aftercare services. The children / young people involved may be at risk of or have experienced abuse, thus may be emotionally affected or display behaviour difficulties. These risks and / or difficulties may prevent them from being able to live with their families and as a result may need to be in the care of Tusla Child and Family Agency. Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities Working with Children/Young People/Families/Carers Health A candidate 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. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
