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Position: Governance, Compliance and Facilities Officer Location: CASP, Muriel Boothman Centre, Ballyowen Meadows, Fonthill Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 (Hybrid working potential) Hours: Part-time, 10 hours per week Salary: Based on 10-point scale, €10,635 - €15,334.28 (dependent on qualifications and experience) Closing Date: Friday, 23rd May at 5:00pm To apply, please submit a CV and detailed cover letter to Sharon Harty, CEO. About CASP Clondalkin Addiction Support Programme (CASP) is a community-based organisation supporting individuals, families and communities affected by substance use. Through a range of evidence-based services and a trauma-informed approach, CASP delivers care and support in Dublin and operates the CASP Community Substance Misuse Team (CSMT) across the Mid-West (Clare, Limerick, and North Tipperary), serving young people and families. About the Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated professional to join CASP as a Governance, Compliance and Facilities Officer. Reporting directly to the CEO and working collaboratively with the Finance Manager and Leadership Team, this part-time role plays a key part in supporting strong governance structures, legislative compliance, health and safety, and day-to-day organisational operations. The ideal candidate will bring excellent communication, administrative and problem-solving skills, along with a commitment to the mission and values of CASP. Key Responsibilities Governance & Compliance To Apply Please submit your CV and a detailed cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to:
Dispensary Assistant
ROLE You will assist the Pharmacist in delivering a comprehensive dispensing service to patients to meet their individual needs. You will be involved in the assembly of a range of Monitored Dosage Systems and the supply of a wide range of Pharmacy products. Essential Criteria GCSE (or equivalent qualification) Maths and English – Grades A-C Applicants should be able to demonstrate numeracy and accuracy skills required for a retail pharmacy environment. Eligible to work in the UK ( Proof Requested). Desirable Criteria Previous experience in a similar role in a retail pharmacy environment. NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills Hours Permanent 10.5 hours per week, Monday 9am to 2.30pm and Thursday 9am to 2.00pm Previous unsuccessful applicants within the last 2 months need not apply. Flexibility is required
Beverage And Events Manager
The key role of the Beverage and Events Manager is to deliver all events to a 5-star standard ensuring our clients expectations are not only met but exceeded. Reporting to the Hospitality General Manager this role is a significant part of the Hospitality operational team. This role demands an eye for detail, individual flair and organisational skills to plan and successfully deliver a wide scope of events. This is a hugely exciting opportunity to join us and to be part of an industry leading team. Titanic Belfast operates a unique venue in terms of hospitality offering. The events calendar allows for a flexible approach in terms of working hours making a good work life balance very achievable. A robust benefits package includes generous incremental holiday allowances and company sick pay scheme, private health insurance, employee assistance programme and a range of benefits and discounts with partner organisations. For further information on the role including interview information please refer to the applicant pack. We look forward to receiving your application!
Internal Communications Manager
Invest Northern Ireland is looking for an Internal Communications Manager to join its Marketing & Communications Group. The role You will lead a team to bring creative solutions to how we communicate with our 600+ colleagues in multiple geographies. You will be responsible for delivering initiatives including our annual staff conference, staff briefings, internal awareness campaigns and staff engagement events. You will also oversee the delivery of our internal communication platforms. The Candidate Experience in: Developing and delivering effective multi-channel communications strategies or plans, with a strong digital focus to include intranet, email newsletters and video. Measuring effectiveness of communications activities, including knowledge of analytic tools. Managing relationships and influencing customers/ stakeholders in order to achieve mutually beneficial results; and working as part of a team to deliver shared objectives. Managing a number of communications projects/initiatives simultaneously to meet tight deadlines. Monitoring, planning and controlling budgets, including managing external service providers to deliver strategic objectives . Benefits We offer a comprehensive range of benefits including: Hybrid working Flexi-time Access to NICS Pension Scheme 25 days annual leave plus 12 statutory days If you are interested in finding out more, full details and selection criteria are available online. Online : www.investni.com/careers Email: monitoringofficer@investni.com Telephone: (0)28 9069 8433 quoting the relevant job reference Application packs are available in alternative formats on request. Closing date for receipt of applications is noon BST on Monday 23 June 2025 Invest NI is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community. At this time, it particularly welcomes applications from people with disabilities and from minority ethnic groups.
Swimming Instructor
Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary Post-holder will deliver customer support services and swimming tuition at various levels to individuals of all abilities, groups and schools and will assist in the management of the “Learn to Swim” and School Swimming Programmes. The post-holder will provide relief cover for other positions within the Centre such as Lifeguard, Supervisor, Cashier / Receptionist. Duties and Responsibilities Swimming Instructor Duties & Responsibilities 1. Planning, delivery and evaluation of swimming lessons to accredited standards, for the following clients / groups: i) Primary / Secondary school children. ii) Public swimming lessons to children and adults, including lesson programmes leading to swimming awards. iii) Children and adults with physical, learning, mobility and other disabilities. iv) Public water proficiency and water skills courses, where qualified. v) Public Lifeguarding and Lifesaving Courses, including Rookie or similar youth programmes, where qualified. vi) Competitive Swimmers, where qualified. 2. Assisting Centre Management with: i) Planning the programme of lessons, to include the promotion and marketing of swimming lessons and the Centre generally. ii) Liaison with schools, pre-schools, community organisations, sports clubs, disabled and special interest groups. iii) Development and continuous improvement of the Swimming Tuition Programme iv) Public Relations, e.g. photo-calls, drafting of press releases 3. Maintain currency in Swimming Teacher and Special Needs qualifications by completing updates in accordance with requirements of the awarding body, incorporating changes in a timely way into lesson programmes. 4. Responsible for appraising centre management on all matters relating to technical aspects of Swimming Instruction and lesson programming, and for developing activities suitable for Special Needs in Aquatic environment. 5. Responsible for ensuring that all equipment used to support the swimming lesson is checked before commencement of the lesson and is in good working order. 6. Responsible for the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults in the Pool Hall while participating in public lessons. 7. Preparation of reports on Swimming Lesson Programme, and recommending improvements in course delivery and provision. 8. Liaison with parents, teachers, club/ group leaders and members of the public regarding lessons, providing advice and progress reports, customer satisfaction etc. 9. Supervising the activities of Assistant Teachers, pool-side helpers and others, in accordance with Swimming Teaching qualifications. 10. Administering Award Schemes, including assessing and examining pupils, issuingcertificates and/ or badges etc. controlling stock levels, re-ordering awards & stationery. 11. Responsible for implementing rules of personal pupil hygiene in the pool environment. 12. Assisting Centre Management with the arrangement, planning and co-ordination of special events, coaching courses, shows, and swimming galas etc. Pool Lifeguard Duties and Responsibilities 13. Responsible for undertaking lifeguarding duties, as determined by rota, to professionally recognised standards: (i) Keeping a close watch over the pool and the pool users, exercising the appropriate level of control (ii) Communicating effectively with pool users and colleagues (iii) Anticipating problems and preventing accidents (iv) Intervention to prevent unsafe behaviour (v) Identifying emergencies quickly and taking appropriate action (vi) Carrying out rescues from the water (vii) Giving immediate First Aid to any casualty (viii) Supervising a variety of water based activities; swimming tuition, fitness training, diving, school activities, aqua aerobics, canoeing, water polo, sub-aqua etc. (ix) Assisting with crowd control, including the evacuation of the building in an emergency. 14. Responsible for maintaining a strong personal swimming ability, and an appropriate level of physical fitness, to facilitate safe and effective water rescues. 15. Ensure safe management of spinal injuries by team deployment of spinal injury board in accordance with specialised training moderated by the Institute of Qualified Lifeguards. Leisure Attendant Duties and Responsibilities 16. Undertake a range of duties at Newry Leisure Centre, Kilkeel Leisure Centre and other recreational facilities, to include: (i) Patrolling, supervision and security of assigned facilities (ii) Emergency Response (iii) Assembling and dismantling all equipment to be deployed at the facility (iv) Cleaning and Housekeeping (v) Customer Service & Hospitality (vi) Promotional & Public Relations Activities (vii) Access Control (viii) Traffic Control 17. Responsible for applying Pool / Centre Safety Operating Procedures, Normal Operating Procedure and Emergency Action Plan to direct the behaviour and oversee the general safety of the public. 18. Responsible for undertaking the duties of First Aider, with due care to the needs of the recipient, to standards recognised by Council as compliant with relevant legislation and / or Approved Codes of Practice. 19. Perform emergency Basic, Advanced and Extended Life Support duties, and provide appropriate aftercare, by the application of Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation techniques in accordance with European Resuscitation Council, and / or by the competent use of Oxygen Insufflation Devices and Automated External Defibrillators. 20. Perform housekeeping, cleaning and customer service duties as required to standards prescribed in the facility’s I.S.O. 9000 Procedure Manuals and other Quality System Documents. 21. Enforce rules and regulations appropriately for the safety and enjoyment of all patrons. 22. Monitor and assess the conduct of patrons throughout the facility with special regard to the need to protect children and vulnerable adults from danger or inappropriate behaviour, applying Child Protection and Vulnerable Adults Policy and Procedures, as required. 23. Provide support and advice to customers and members of the public, dealing withservice requests and / or complaints appropriately and sensitively. 24. Assist in the administration of the facilities by preparing a variety of written records including Incident Reports, Accident Reports, Witness Statements, Accident Book Entries, Casualty Observation Charts, Quality System and General Housekeeping Records, as required. 25. Provide relief cover for Receptionist / Cashier at meal and tea-breaks, including basic operation of computerised till and booking system, cash-handling, income management and use of telephone switchboard / public address systems etc. 26. Assist in the control of facilities by denying entry to unauthorised persons and by the appropriate application of access control procedures, e.g. inspecting, controlling and collecting user tickets, tokens and session wristbands etc. 27. Participate in the full interchange of duties, hours of work, etc, to cover for staff shortages at all leisure facilities, brought about by sick leave, holiday leave, staff vacancies or any other reason. 28. Participate fully in an annual training needs assessment and thereafter attend regular weekly and other training sessions to ensure Council’s statutory obligations with regard to competency of staff are adhered to at all times. This will include the acquisition and maintenance of qualifications such as National Pool Lifeguard Qualification, Statutory First Aid at Work Certificate, A.E.D. Competency and others, as deemed appropriate. 29. Responsible for safekeeping of assigned equipment, uniforms, lifeguarding aids etc. General 1. C Carry out duties in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Order 1978 (as amended); Acts of Parliament; Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements; and all Council Policies and Procedures including Dignity at Work, Health and Safety, Attendance and all relevant Codes of Conduct. 2. Undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and promote the positive reputation of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. 3. Lead by example by behaving at all times in accordance with the Council’s values and promote same within the organisation and externally. 4. Undertake all aspects of work respecting confidentiality and ensure that personal and/or sensitive information under the control or access of the postholder is used, stored and maintained in accordance with relevant data protection legislation. 5. Contribute to Corporate, Departmental and Regional working groups as required. 6. When required, assist in the execution of the Council’s Emergency and Business Continuity Plans. 7. Promote diversity across the organisation and in the Department by adhering to the Council’s Equal Opportunity policies and procedures and avoiding all forms of discrimination both as an employer and a service provider. The list of duties / responsibilities must not be considered comprehensive nor exhaustive. They are simply a summary of the main duties / responsibilities that the post holder will be required to undertake. No Job Description can cover every issue that may arise within the post at various times and the post holder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with those in this Job Description Salary Scale 4, SCP 9-13, currently £26,409 - £28,163 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked).
Exercise Referral Programme Co-ordinator
***Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application form*** Reserve List Whilst the Council are recruiting for a permanent Exercise Referaral Programme Co-ordinator please note that a reserve list will be compiled for future permanent, temporary, full time and part time posts for Exercise Referaral Programme Co-ordinator positions across the Council District. Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary: To initiate, manage, co-ordinate, develop, and monitor the effective provision of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s - Exercise Physical Activity Referral Programme. This will include the planning and instruction of programmes of physical activity for referred clients with relevant health needs, such as, but not exclusively those people with Coronary Heart Disease / Phase IV provision and obesity problems. Hours of Work: 36 Hours per week The post holder must be prepared to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays for which the appropriate payment will be made or time in lieu granted if relevant. Work Pattern: Monday to Tuesday: 9am – 5pm Wednesday to Friday: 9am – 4.30pm Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice.
Local Authority Graduate Planner
We are recruiting graduates from 10 skill areas We are recruiting suitable candidates to become Graduate Planners with 26 of the 31 City & County Councils in Ireland. The Local Government Ireland Graduate Planner Programme offers graduate planners a rewarding and impactful career in one of 26 of Ireland’s city or county councils. As a graduate planner in a city or county council, you’ll be part of a dynamic, supportive and forward-thinking team that’s dedicated to shaping our towns, cities and rural areas. You’ll get the opportunity to work on innovative projects that positively influence the built environment, support local economies, and enhance the quality of life of local communities Why Local Government? As a Graduate Planner in a Local Authority, you have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future development of our communities. While furthering your career as a professional planner. What does a City or County Council Planning Department do? The planning department within Local Authorities regulate and manage development within their county boundaries. Planning departments are responsible for building sustainable communities, creating detailed plans that act as a framework to guide future development, as well as providing expert planning advice, processing planning applications, and enforcing regulations to ensure sustainable growth in our cities and towns. Which City & County Councils will be hiring Graduate Planners 26 of the 31 City & County Councils will be hiring Graduate Planners as part of this recruitment campaign. For the purposes of the recruitment campaign the country and the 26 Councils are divided up into 5 regions. You can apply for a Graduate Planner position in only two regions. Within each region you will be able to apply for up to a maximum of 5 local authorities within each region). Who can apply?? You can apply if you are: • a recent graduate with an honour in a level 8 Honours degree or higher in Planning, or • due to graduate this year and expect to achieve an honour in a level 8 Honours degree or higher and • entitled to work in the Republic of Ireland. Existing local authority staff members can also apply if you hold the necessary qualifications detailed above. Applicants should also possess the following attributes, • Passion for shaping communities and tackling town planning challenges and a collaborative mindset • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills It is highly desirable that applicants should at the time of commencing employment hold a current valid unendorsed driving licence in respect of Category B vehicles and have access to your own vehicle. It should be noted by applicants that if you are assigned to a rural County Council your employer will require that you are able to undertake work related trips using your own vehicle as soon as possible after commencing employment. Why should I apply? Local government is a great place to start and grow your career. The main benefits to working as a Graduate Planner in a City or County Council include: • Starting salary of €38,956 with annual increments • 24 days annual leave per year • Flexible work arrangements • Comprehensive mentoring and structured development programme for career growth as a Planner in Local Government • A structured career pathway that allows you to progress in your chosen career as a professional Planner • Supportive work environment with a focus on well-being What do I need to do to apply? To apply, we suggest you do the following 1) Check you have the necessary qualifications for the Graduate Planner post 2) Select the 2 regions and the local authorities within these regions you would like to apply to work 3) If not an EU/EEA or UK citizen check that you have a valid visa stamp that allows you to take up employment or an employment permit to work in Ireland 5) Fill in the online form The Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) is co-ordinating the Local Authority Graduate Programme recruitment campaign on behalf of the 26 individual City & County Councils in the Republic participating in this national recruitment competition. If successful, you will be offered an employment contract with an individual City or County Council Eligibility qualifications and competence to compete To be eligible for these vacancies, applicants must be able to show the following. 1. Graduate status On or before the date on which a local authority makes you a formal job offer you must provide formal documentation confirming that you have recently achieved an honour in an honours degree (Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications). 2. Undergraduates and post-graduate students At the time of application, if you are still a final-year undergraduate or postgraduate student, you can still apply and complete all stages of the application and recruitment process. If you are a final year student and yet to be assigned a grade, you will be asked on the application form to detail the award your course of study will lead to and what grade you expect to obtain when you do graduate. However, you must have proof of having achieved the required award level required (i.e.) an honour in a level 8 honours degree or masters. You must show this to the potential employer as part of the normal pre-employment checks process before they can make any job offer to you. If you can’t prove at the job offer stage that you have achieved at least an honour in an honours degree or masters, a job offer will not be made. Applicants will not receive any job offers if they have been: • asked to repeat exams or • asked to resubmit elements of their final year course work so that their final results can be issued by the university or educational institute where they did the course of study Applicants must ensure that they are in a position to commence employment when required by the employing Council. As part of your employment you must ensure that you will be able to physically attend the Council offices, on a full-time basis, to begin with. 3. Competency You must also be able to show at interview that you have the competencies for the role of a Graduate Planner. These competencies are defined in Appendix 1 of this document. As a Graduate Planner recruit you will take part in a structured development Programme which will be delivered over the duration of your contract. This programme has been designed to meet the demands of Graduate Planner entrants to local government. The aim of the development programme is to make sure that at the end of the three years you will have developed the necessary skills needed to advance your career on to the next level of Planner with your employer (i.e.) Assistant Planner. Each Council will invest in the training and development of the Graduates Planners they recruit. Your employer will provide supports and experience that the Graduates will need to fulfil your potential. Main features of the Graduate Planner development programme The main features and components of the three-year Graduate development programme include: • Block start for all Graduates • Group induction and orientation (centrally delivered) once all Graduate Planners commence employment • Enrolment in the suite of the Planning training courses developed to meet the specific needs of Local Government Planners by the sectors Planning Services Training Group (PSTG) • Dedicated mentoring supports from senior planners • Competency based interview preparation prior to applying for an Assistant Planner vacancy Making an application To apply for the Local Authority Graduate Programme, go to www.localgovernmentjobs. ie/graduates and click on and fill out the online application form. The application form asks for details about you, your education and your previous periods of employment. It also asks you to choose the local authorities you are interested in applying for. You can apply for a Graduate Planner position in more than one local authority. Number of Councils that you can apply for Number of regions in which you can apply for a Graduate Planner position 2 regions (max) Maximum number of Councils within a region to which you can apply for a Graduate Planner position 5 local authorities in each region (max) You must select an order of priority (1 to 5 with 1 being your highest priority) for the City or County Council chosen in each of your two regions. You can choose to only apply for one region, but it does reduce your chances of securing employment as a Graduate Planner. However, you should not select a City or County Council as one of your 5 choices if you have no intention of taking up employment with that Council. The LGMA will endeavour to ensure that following your interviews the Council you will be assigned to will match your choice of employers. However, unless you score the highest marks at the interview and are placed high up on the panel, we cannot guarantee that you will be assigned to either your no 1 or 2 choices. Regions and City & County Councils in those regions Dublin Region Dublin City Council Leinster Region • Kildare County Council • Carlow County Council • Wicklow County Council • Laois County Council • Louth County Council Eastern Region • Cavan County Council • Kilkenny County Council • Offaly County Council • Wexford County Council • Monaghan County Council • Longford County Council • Westmeath County Council Southern Region • Limerick City & County Council • Cork City Council • Tipperary County Council • Waterford City and County Council • Kerry County Council Western Region • Donegal County Council • Galway City Council • Mayo County Council • Clare County Council • Leitrim County Council • Galway County Council • Roscommon County Council • Sligo County Council
Associate Dentist
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Dentist to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team in Broughshane Street on a part time basis. Days required would be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. There is an established list available which includes a number of private patients. Denplan is offered at this practice. We pride ourselves on offering an excellent quality of care and service to our patients. Our practices are equipped with Digital X-Rays, Software of Excellence Practice Management Software and Rotary Endodontics. Benefits
Associate Dentist
We have opened the doors of our custom built state of the art Dental Practice in Antrim. Our new practice provides an excellent quality of care to our local community using the most advanced equipment. Due to the expansion, we are recruiting Dentists to join our team. There is an established list available which includes a number of private patients. We can offer:
Associate Dentist
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Dentist to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team in our fully private 372 Cregagh Road Practice, working Mondays and Thursdays. We pride ourselves on offering an excellent quality of care and service to our patients. We can offer:
