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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 🛑
Money Adviser
North Leinster MABS are inviting applications for a vacancy in its Louth Services for a Part Time, Temporary, Money Adviser. Please see the instructions below on how to obtain the application form and how to submit your completed application. The Money Adviser will provide a free, independent, confidential money advice service to facilitate clients to deal with debt problems and to become financially independent in the long term. Money Advisers also provide debt prevention education to the target group. Key Responsibilities of the Role: Incremental Credit: It is expected, that all new entrants to MABS will be appointed at point one of the salary scale. However, North Leinster MABS operates an incremental credit process for appointments higher than point one. This process is applicable to new entrants into MABS. Incremental credit criteria, based on the competencies for the role, are assessed against employment history as laid out in the application form only. A request for incremental credit from a successful candidate must be made within the first 3 months of employment. The decision on whether or not to award an incremental credit is a decision made by the Board and is subject to the availability of funding. A panel may be formed of qualified candidates from which temporary, part-time Money Adviser posts which arise within the next 12 months will be filled should vacancies arise in this period. Posts will be located in the county of Louth. You can access the full candidate pack and application form via the following link: https://www.mabs.ie/en/vacancies/money-adviser-04072025/ Please send a completed application form by email, as per the instructions in the Candidate Pack, by 5pm on Friday 18th July 2025, with the subject line "Application for Money Adviser Louth - Job Alert". PLEASE NOTE: CVs are not accepted - only completed Application Forms. Uploading your CV to this website is not an official application. You must follow the instructions above and submit your completed application to us.
Customer Assistant
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. Customer obsessed, high energy and love learning every day? If that sounds like you, earn €450+ per week as a Customer Assistant on our standard 30 hour contract.You’ll work across different shift times, on varied tasks and with different colleagues.What does a normal day* as a Customer Assistant look like? (*there’s no such thing as ‘normal’ in retail but we’ve tried our best!)As a Customer Assistant you are required to sell alcohol, therefore you must be 18 or over to work in our store. Shift Patterns: • Morning shift: Starting at 5am or 6am with your team, you’ll be getting our award-winning products fully stocked on the shop floor and our delicious bakery products ready for our customers to enjoy by opening time so they can Go Full Lidl! • Middle shift: Starting mid-morning or early afternoon, you’ll make sure our stores are spotlessly clean, well presented and our products remain fresh, all while helping customers with queries on the shop floor and working on tills to minimise till queues• Late shift: From your start time in the afternoon, you’ll make sure our customers experience is top class by serving them with a smile while on the tills, restocking missing items and getting the store ready for the next day What you'll do • Interacting with the customer in a pleasant, friendly and helpful manner• Ensuring stock loss controls are followed in all areas of the store • Maintaining store and external cleanliness and hygiene standards• Following freshness and rotation principles• Ensuring all waste is managed correctly• Assisting in the stock count process What you'll need • A can-do attitude and excellent customer service skills• The willingness to go the extra mile for our customers• To be responsible and reliable• To enjoy working in a fast-paced, varied environment• A good team player• Preferably, previous experience in a customer facing role but this is not essential provided you have the right attitude What you'll receive We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl Year 1 • Basic Rate €15.10• €18.88 (Unsocial Hours) • €22.65 (Overtime/Sundays) • €30.20 (Bank Holiday) Year 2 • Basic Rate €15.70 • €19.63 (Unsocial Hours) • €23.55 (Overtime/Sundays) • €31.40 (Bank Holiday) Year 3 • Basic Rate €16.40 • €20.50 (Unsocial Hours) • €24.60 (Overtime/Sundays) • €32.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 4 • Basic Rate €17.40 • €21.75 (Unsocial Hours) • €26.10 (Overtime/Sundays) • €34.80 (Bank Holiday) Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
Domestic
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND - WEST REGION PERMANENT FULL-TIME HOUSEHOLD/DOMESTIC BEO SERVICES, ADULTS WEST SERVICES, GALWAY CITY & COUNTY JOB REF: 82694 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Household/ Domestic Staff appointments for the Services may be made over the next 6 months. Location: The BEO Services is a community based, person centred service focussing on the needs and abilities of adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community. We continually review the way in which we support people in line with best practice internationally. Our focus going forward is to form a relationship/partnership with each individual and their family, supporting them to plan their own service. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our service to have valued social roles in their communities and to have the chance to form real friendships. Reports/Responsible To: Team Leader/ Service Coordinator Qualifications/Experience/Skills: • Candidates must have received a good general education. • A certificate in Food Hygiene /HACCP for Food Handlers training is an advantage. Alternatively, a commitment to completing a Food Hygiene /HACCP for Food Handlers training course is required. • Candidates must have adequate training and experience to enable him/her to carry out satisfactorily the duties of the post together with an appreciation of the needs of persons with an intellectual disability. • Candidates must be able to demonstrate domestic, household and food preparation and cooking skills. • A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads and use of your own car is an essential requirement. Working Hours: 70 hours a fortnight based on a 7 day duty roster. The normal working hours will be Monday – Friday but may involve weekend or evening work if required to meet service needs. 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: 22 days per annum, i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Remuneration: Department of Health Domestic Salary Scale (01/03/2025) - €34,240 x 9 increments - €40,379 per annum. Tenure: This post is permanent full-time and pensionable. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to this post. INDW Informal enquiries to Bridget Carroll (Service Co-ordinator) or Sinéad O’Kane (Area Manager) on 091-721477 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms on-line is Wednesday 30th July 2025 Interviews for this post will take place August 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
Social Care Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION PERMANENT & TEMPORARY FULL-TIME SOCIAL CARE WORKERS BEO SERVICES, GALWAY CITY JOB REF: A panel may be formed from this competition from which future Social Care Worker vacancies in the BEO Services may be filled over the next 6 months. The Role: The Social Care Worker will report to the Social Care Leader/Team Leader and will fulfil a key worker role for individuals. They will provide a safe, secure environment where individuals can participate in community and leisure activities, make choices and enjoy a lifestyle that fulfils their potential and expectations with opportunity for new experiences. Reporting/Responsible To: Social Care Leader/Team Leader/Service Coordinator/Area Manager Qualifications/Experience: • Candidates must be eligible for registration on the Social Care Register at CORU on or before 30th November 2025. View approved qualifications on https://www.coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ • Candidates must have a HETAC/DIT/NQAI BA in Applied Social Studies/Social Care Open Training College (HETAC) accredited National Degree in Applied Social Studies (Disability) • Candidates should have a minimum of 2 year’s experience of working with people with an intellectual disability. Experience working with and supporting individuals with a variety of support needs is essential. • Experience supporting young adults with Autism, mental health difficulties or behavioural challenges is an advantage. • A full clean manual Driving Licence (Class B) is essential for the appointee to drive the transport that is assigned to the Service. • Fluency in verbal and written English and IT skills is an essential requirement of this post. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: • Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to set goals, put into action and follow through. • The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms • Excellent listening skills • Creativity and initiative • Be innovative and self-motivated • Commitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy • The ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality • Patience and a sense of humour • Staff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the individuals who use the service. • Keep up to date with current practice within the field • To actively lead the service and staff team assigned to you by the Team leader / Social Care leader /Service Coordinator. • Arrange staff cover when required. Working Hours: 78 hours a fortnight based on a 14 day duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work days, weekends, public holidays, night duty and sleep-ins as required to meet service needs. 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: 22 days per annum. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker salary scale (01/03/2025) - €39,951 x 12 increments - €55,409 (max) per annum. LSI €56,089 per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Tenure: This post is 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. Informal enquiries for the above post to: Sinéad O’Kane, Area Manager or Bridget Carroll, Service Coordinator on 091 721477 Closing date for receipt of application online is 17:00 Wednesday 30th July 2025 Interviews will take place August 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
Support Worker
Support Worker - Permanent Full Time (Waking Nights) Location: Ballytobin Services, Co. Kilkenny Come and work with one of Ireland’s best 150 Employers! Brothers of Charity Services Ireland are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible. The role of a Support Worker Support Workers provide a key-working caring role for a group of People Supported by the Services. They are responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being. Secondly, a major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support People Supported by the Services with the development of their Individual Plans and achievement of associated outcomes. In addition, a critical component of this role is to support People Supported by the Services in community participation and integration. · Competitive Rates of Pay (€33,699 - €46,984 pro-rata) · 22 days Annual Leave · Defined Benefit Pension Plan · Flexible Working Hours · Full Training provided · Full & Part-Time Work · Career Progression · Sick Pay Benefits · Employee Assistance Programs Click here to view our full range of benefits The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
DAT Library Coordinator
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POST OF: TEMPORARY FULL-TIME DAT LIBRARY COORDINATOR DIGITAL AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROJECT – ADULT SERVICES JOB REF: 82669 The Role: The Digital and Accessible Technology (DAT) team is an exciting new team within the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland West Region (BOCSI-WR). We are committed to bringing Assistive Technology (AT) and clinical specialists together to enhance the lives of people supported. As part of this team, you’ll get the opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team, use state of the art equipment, and bring your own creativity into the role. This position is supported by ReThink Ireland funding under the Disability Participation and Awareness Fund 3.0 for a maximum of 8 months ending on or before 31st of March 2026. Reporting To/ Responsible To: DAT Officer and the Speech and Language Therapy Manager. Works with: Working Hours: 78 hours per fortnight based on a 5-day Monday to Friday basis. Flexibility may be required in order to meet Service demands. Annual Leave: The annual leave attached to this post is 22 days per annum. Remuneration: Department of Health Instructor/Supervisor salary scale ( 01/03/2025 ) - €35,081 x 12 increments - €50,864 per annum basic before premium pay (pro-rata), commensurate with qualifications and experience. Tenure: This post is temporary, full time and pensionable on a specific purpose basis until the end of March 2026 linked to a temporary funding. Informal enquiries to Paige Parker at paige.parker@bocsi.ie. Closing Date for receipt of completed Application Forms & CV’s on-line is Fiday 25th July at 5pm Interviews will be held on Thursday 31st July 2025. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. Full Job Description Attached INDW
Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist, Mental Health Services Weeks Specified Purpose Contract
This post is for 9 Weeks. Principal Duties & Responsibilities Standard Duties and responsibilities a) To participate in development of and undertake all duties and functions pertinent to the Consultant’s area of competence, as set out within the Clinical Directorate Service Plan and in line with policies as specified by the Employer. b) To ensure that duties and functions are undertaken in a manner that minimises delays for patients and possible disruption of services. c) To work within the framework of the hospital / agency’s service plan and/or levels of service (volume, types etc.) as determined by the Employer. Service planning for individual clinical services will be progressed through the Clinical Directorate structure or other arrangements as apply. d) To co-operate with the expeditious implementation of the Disciplinary Procedure (attached at Appendix II). e) To formally review the execution of the Clinical Directorate Service Plan with the Clinical Director / Employer periodically. The Clinical Directorate Service Plan shall be reviewed periodically at the request of the Consultant or Clinical Director / Employer. The Consultant may initially seek internal review of the determinations of the Clinical Director regarding the Service Plan. f) To participate in the development and operation of the Clinical Directorate structure and in such management or representative structures as are in place or being developed. The Consultant shall receive training and support to enable him/her to participate fully in such structures. g) To provide, as appropriate, consultation in the Consultant’s area of designated expertise in respect of patients of other Consultants at their request. h) To ensure in consultation with the Clinical Director that appropriate medical cover is available at all times having due regard to the implementation of the European Working Time Directive as it relates to doctors in training. i) To supervise and be responsible for diagnosis, treatment and care provided by non-Consultant Hospital Doctors (NCHDs) treating patients under the Consultant’s care. j) To participate as a right and obligation in selection processes for non-Consultant Hospital Doctors and other staff as appropriate. The Employer will provide training as required. The Employer shall ensure that a Consultant representative of the relevant specialty / sub-specialty is involved in the selection process. k) To participate in clinical audit and proactive risk management and facilitate production of all data/information required for same in accordance with regulatory, statutory and corporate policies and procedures. l) To participate in and facilitate production of all data/information required to validate delivery of duties and functions and inform planning and management of service delivery. m) To carry out teaching as appropriate. Clinical: · To practice as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Cork Mental Health Services under the Public Only Consultant Contract 2023. · To be responsible for the care and treatment of patients in his/her clinical charge and to ensure mechanisms for the co-ordination of the care with the multidisciplinary team and between the team and other health and social care agencies are established and maintained. · To ensure that the service will be community orientated, with treatment provided in the main range of community facilities available, and within the level of resources allocated. To provide a service with the multidisciplinary team for patients referred for specialist treatment encompassing comprehensive programmes of care to include where necessary family support and advice. To lead and engage in the provision of a range of community based assessment and treatment programmes including, out-patients clinics, day hospital services, community services, residential centres, and any service deemed necessary in the future in line with evidenced based practice and National Clinical Programme for Dual Diagnosis · To provide a diagnostic treatment or consultation service as may be appropriate for or in respect of patients for whom the HSE is obliged under any enactment to provide. To develop and provide special clinics and associated services for identified patients. · To keep such records as may be required from time to time by the HSE. · To examine, assess, report and provide advice on every person referred to him/her. · To furnish on request to any registered Medical Practitioner authorized by the HSE or the Minister, the clinical details regarding any person who is or who has been under his/her care, on production of the written consent of the person or the written consent of the person’s representative or next of kin. Whenever the Minister is of the opinion, however, that it would not be in the interests of the common good to seek such consent and he/she certifies accordingly, the Officer shall furnish all required information to a Registered Medical Practitioner authorised by the Minister. Where, however, the Officer is of the opinion that the nature of the case is such that he/she should inform the patient of the requirement of the Minister, he/she then shall be at liberty to do so. It is not however intended that this requirement will operate in a manner, which would detract from the patient’s character or reputation. · To issue, or arrange for the issue of, to or in respect of any patient under his /her care in the hospital or referred to him /her at a clinic and without payment by or on behalf of the HSE, any certificate which might reasonably be required by such patient regard to the state of his/ her health in connection with his /her normal employment, his/ her entitlement to benefit under the scheme of social insurance or assistance. · To supervise and be responsible for the clinical work and record keeping of Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors and as appropriate other staff and to instruct them in the proper performance of their duties. · To ensure that adequate supplies of such drugs, medicines, medical and surgical appliances as he/she considers necessary, will be available in his/her department of the hospital and to report to the HSE, arrangements for the custody of dangerous drugs etc., which he/she considers to be unsatisfactory. · To be responsible, under the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director, for the general management and running of hospital and community based departments or of such other psychiatric services operated by the HSE as may be assigned to him/her and to attend and be responsible for the care and treatment of patients concerned in such assignment. · To take a special interest in and be responsible, under the person in charge, for the general organisation of such aspects of the Mental Health Services of the HSE as may be assigned to him/her. · To be responsible for the maintenance of appropriate liaison arrangements between his/her department in the hospital or community services and the patients normal medical attendant. · To participate in a system of professional practice review to support the maintenance of service quality and standards. To actively participate in and promote continuing education and review activities consistent with the position, and maintain a programme of continuing professional development applicable to the responsibilities of the post. To establish and develop multidisciplinary risk management/audit and review committees within the allocated area of responsibility and/or as requested by the management of the psychiatric services. Organisational/Operational: · To work with the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director and Supporting structures, Head of Mental Health Services, Hospital Managers, Area Director of Nursing, Medical and Surgical Staff of the hospital/community services in all matters appertaining to their general efficiency. · To participate in structured arrangements for the determination of resource provision and utilisation, service planning and evaluation and performance review appropriate to Cork Mental Health Services. · To participate in the on-call rota as required. To deputise and supply cross-cover as appropriate for his/her colleagues in the event of service exigencies in agreement with the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director and management of the service. · To reside convenient to Cork Mental Health Services or at such place as may be approved by the Head of Mental Health Services, HSE South West. · To agree with his/her Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director, the consultant colleagues to assume clinical responsibility for his/her patients during his/her absence and document same. He/she shall agree with the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director, prior to taking leave, which members of medical staff will be on-call and available during that time. · To undertake referral meetings, case reviews as required. · To write letters and communications to General Practitioners and other professionals as required. · To participate in various medical staff meetings within the HSE as necessary. · To provide lectures/training as appropriate and as required in the Hospital and Clinical Service areas for medical, nursing and other staff or students. · To perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances on consultation with senior and junior colleagues. · To assist in the development of best practice protocols in line with emerging research and best practice. · To participate in activities such as Clinical Practice; Risk Management; Health and Safety; Financial; Administration and HR. · To provide advice, support and consultancy in a variety of settings to minimise risk. · To participate in regular Audit and Quality Assurance programmes to improve and maintain the high standards of service. · To participate in clinical audit, clinical governance and strategic planning. · To contribute to or conduct research in clinical or service areas, in accordance with approved policies, pertinent to the service and their own relevant experience. · To comply with reporting requirements and system developments e.g. Mental Health Commission etc and to provide data/activity as required for performance monitoring processes in the HSE South West. · To ensure compliance with all HSE National and Local policies and procedures. · To notify the appropriate officer of any case of infectious or suspected infectious disease in his/her Department and to furnish such particulars as may be required in each case and to carry out the preventative measure that may be necessary. · The person appointed will hold office under the terms and conditions of the revised consultant’s contract, which will determine that he/she will participate actively in the management of the unit, take cognisance of resource constraints and retain clinical autonomy while practicing. · To work with a multidisciplinary team providing assessment and therapeutic services and to have special administrative responsibility if required for the Service. · The person appointed will take an active role in the selection and recruitment of staff where required. · To be responsible for the maintenance of appropriate liaison arrangements between his/her unit and the patients normal medical attendants. · The person appointed to the office is a Designated Officer under the “Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act, 1998” and consistent with Children’s First Guidelines 2011 to receive reports of child abuse. Such officers will, on receiving a report of child abuse, formally notify the relevant Child and Family Services Manager (Tusla). · To prepare clinical and court reports pursuant to Section 25 of the Mental Health Act 2001. · To ensure that current Health and Safety Legislation is complied with in consultation with the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director, Area Director of Nursing and other responsible persons. · To participate and ensure that junior medical staff participate in regular Health &Safety exercise e.g. Fire Drill. · To perform such other duties appropriate to his/her office as may be assigned to him/her by the Head of Mental Health Services, HSE South West or other designated officers. 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 .
Senior Medical Social Worker
Senior Medical Social Worker · 1 WTE (35 hours) · Specified purpose (Approx. 12 months) · H.S.E. funded · Based in the Community Palliative Care Team, Harold’s Cross An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Social Work department for a motivated and enthusiastic individual wishing to progress their career. The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive social work service as part of a multi-disciplinary team, where the focus is on the psychosocial aspects of patient and family care, bereavement support and counselling. Essential Requirements Qualifications · National Qualification in Social Work (NQSW) or equivalent · Registration as a Social Worker with CORU · Full drivers Licence Experience · Three years post qualification experience · Experience in the area of bereavement and loss · Intermediate level IT skills Informal enquiries are most welcome. Please contact Louise Casey | Principal Medical Social Worker | 01 406 8864 | lcasey@olh.ie A detailed Job Description and Person Specification is available below or from the HR department | 01-4912594 | hr@olh.ie Latest date for receipt of applications is 7th August 2025 Department of Health & Children salary scales will apply for HSE funded posts. A panel may be formed from which future Senior Medical Social Worker positions based in Wicklow (permanent, full time) may be filled in line with Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services panel management guidelines. Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services is an equal opportunities employer and supports a smoke free environment.
Support Worker
We are Hiring a Support Worker in Miltown Malbay! Come and work with one of Ireland’s best 150 Employers! Brothers of Charity Services Ireland are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible. Role: Support Worker Contract Available: Permanent Part-Time 60/78 Location: Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare The role of a Support Worker Support Workers provide a key-working caring role for a group of People Supported by the Services. They are responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being. Secondly, a major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support People Supported by the Services with the development of their Individual Plans and achievement of associated outcomes. In addition, a critical component of this role is to support People Supported by the Services in community participation and integration. **FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED Some of our benefits: · Competitive Rates of Pay (€33,699 - €46,984 pro-rata) · 22 days Annual Leave · Defined Benefit Pension Plan · Full Training provided · Career Progression · Sick Pay Benefits · Employee Assistance Programs Closing Date for Applications: 30th July 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer