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Purpose of role To conduct effective coordination of Care Assistants to ensure that customers receive excellent quality care and support to keep them safe and comfortable in their own homes. A supportive and calm manner together with excellent organisational and communication skills are vital to excel in this role. Key responsibility Ensure that Care Assistants are appropriately rostered and allocated to customers so that care is delivered on time, safely and in line with customers wishes (as agreed in their care and support plan), and aligns with the agreed availability of Care Assistants. To strive to achieve optimised scheduling that meets the needs of both customers and carers. Duties This list is not exhaustive and additional duties may be required. Role Specification We have provided a picture of skills, knowledge and experience required to carry out this role. We will use the essential criteria to select suitable applicants for this post. You should demonstrate, using examples where possible, how you meet the essential criteria. Essential criteria Personal Values and Attributes Kind and Caring – compassionate towards others who need support. Professional and Respected - excellent time keeper, reliable and understanding of professional boundaries. Dedicated to non-discriminatory care practice. This means respecting people suffering from a range of medical conditions with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own. Innovative – strong problem-solver, who thinks outside of the box to identify solutions and opportunities. Supportive – a team player and fantastic communicator, with good emotional intelligence. Fun and Passionate – understand that homecare can bring joy and happiness to a customers’ day, and strive to achieve this. Knowledge and skills Good understanding of the needs of people who need care and support. Excellent organisational skills- proven ability to plan and organise workloads effectively so that customers receive the services they expect and are safe. Ability to maintain clear and accurate written records and follow statutory reporting procedures. Understanding of what confidentiality means in relation to home care services and why this is important. Good administrative and IT skills. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to communicate clearly and build positive working relationships with customers, their families, Bluebird Care staff and other health and social care professionals. Good telephone manner and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of what confidentiality means in relation to homecare services and why this is important. Good geographical knowledge of the local area (roads / routes / traffic levels). Ability to think clearly when under pressure. Comfortable using own initiative to solve problems or as part of a team especially in an emergency. Ability and willingness to follow Bluebird Care’s policies, procedures and instructions Additional requirements Willingness to work flexibly and to keep knowledge and skills up to date. A satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service formally known as the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Valid driving licence with fewer than 6 points. Class 1 business insurance and current MOT (if using own car for business purposes)
Homeware Sales Advisor
The Company EZ Living Furniture was founded in Galway in 1998. We are a family run Irish retailer operating nationwide, as well as a full online shopping experience offering delivery throughout Ireland. We are the largest independent Furniture Retailer in Ireland employing over 350 people. EZ Living Furniture requires a Homeware Sales Advisor and VM on a part time basis (3 days per week, including weekends) for our Waterford Store. This role involves travel to our Clonmel store once a week. The Person Skills and Qualifications • You will be an experienced retail advisor with at least two years retail experience and some giftware experience. • Furniture experience would be a benefit but not essential. • Previous achievement of sales targets will be an advantage. • You will have strong IT skills and an excellent telephone manner. • You will be a team player with excellent communication skills. • Able to use your own initiative, you will be hard working, conscientious with strong motivational skills. WHY JOIN US: Look us up on Glassdoor- rated 4.6/5 read our reviews. • We’re dynamic and expanding • Fun, fast paced & high energy work environment • Culture of developing and promoting from within the company • Our Generous staff discounts • Our pension Scheme • Our Bonus Scheme • Our Educational Support Scheme • Our Discounted corporate rate health care • Our free Employee Assistance Programme • Our wellbeing initiatives like our Bike to work scheme • Career Development Opportunities • Continuous professional development with dedicated training resources CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Clerical Officer
The starting salary for this role is €31,935 per annum, pro-rata. Job Summary The purpose of this role is to provide high-level administrative support to Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB). The successful candidate will assist in the delivery of quality services, in line with the organisation's remit, working collaboratively with colleagues across WWETB and the wider community, including schools and Further Education and Training Centres. WWETB is committed to continually improving the quality and effectiveness of its services and systems, spanning multiple functions, including Schools, Further Education and Training Centres, Finance, Human Resources, and Corporate Services. The responsibilities of this role will support these efforts, as detailed below. Key Responsibilities
Community Access Facilitator
Qualifications and Particulars of Employment Permanent, Part Time (70 hours per fortnight), Community Access Facilitator (Supervisor/Instructor Grade), Waterford Day Services 1. Tenure of Employment These posts are permanent part time (70 hours per fortnight). Compulsory Retirement age is 70 years. 2. Qualifications and Experience The successful candidate must: • Possess a Qualification in General Health and Social Care or Community and/or Youth Work, as outlined in the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) formerly FETAC on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) of not less than QQI Level 5 (SEE APPENDIX 1 FOR LIST OF QUALIFICATIONS) Or Possess a relevant Health Care qualification at not less than QQI level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) Or An equivalent Health Care qualification from another jurisdiction. • Experience of working with people with intellectual disabilities. • Have excellent communication skills. • Have the ability to listen and respond to the needs of people who use the services. • Have the ability to be innovative and creative and work on one’s own initiative. • Be computer literate. • Possess a full clean driving licence. • Have knowledge/ awareness of supporting people with autism • Experience of working as a member of a team is essential. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. 3. Remuneration Salary Scale: (pro rata) Supervisor/Instructor Grade (6425): €36,291; €38,479; €39,291; €40,472; €41,499; €42,388; €43,667; €44,994; €46,371; €47,796; €49,273; €50,803; €52,406 * Successful candidates are required to submit all documentary evidence outlining any relevant experience within 3 months of starting date. Failure to do so will mean that any incremental credit due will be paid from date of submission of documents. All new entrants to the Public Service will start at the first point of this scale. 4. The normal working fortnight will be 70 hours. Starting and finishing times will be notified to and agreed with, the appointee from time to time by the Services Manager. The appointee may, however, be required to work additional hours arising from the duties of the appointment with compensation for these hours by way of time off in lieu. The Corlann 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. 5. Health The successful candidate must be free from any defect or disease, which would render him/her unsuitable to hold the appointment, and must be in a state of health as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. To satisfy this qualification, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a medical examination by the Occupational Health Nurse/Physician. 6. Duties The general duties of the appointment are as described in the attached Job Description. 7. A short list of candidates to attend before the Selection Board will be prepared by the selection Board from an examination of statements of qualifications furnished by the candidates. 8. The Line Manager will notify the successful candidate of the mandatory/compulsory courses/training which employees are obliged to attend. Mandatory training, for example, manual handling, health and safety courses etc., form part of the conditions of employment along with the Organisation’s statutory obligation. 9. Note re Canvassing Any attempt by candidates themselves or by any person(s) acting at their instigation directly or indirectly, by means of written communication or otherwise to canvass or otherwise influence in the candidate’s favour any member of the staff of Corlann- South East or person nominated to interview or examine applicants, will automatically disqualify the candidates for the position they are seeking. Key Working Relationships: The Community Access Facilitator will work closely with people who receive a day service and with their nominated circles of support. The Community Access Facilitator works with Day Services wider team and management as well as members of the multi-disciplinary team. The Community Access Facilitator will also build and maintain working relationships with relevant community organisations, educational providers and local employers. Purpose of the Post: The Community Access Facilitator will take a lead role in supporting people within the framework of New Directions. The Community Access Facilitator will work autonomously under the general supervision of their manager. The Community Access Facilitator will: 1) Empower people to live full and meaningful lives. To build their confidence and autonomy and explore/progress their career and life goals. 2) Enable adults with a disability to gain and maintain valued social roles (student, employee, volunteer, neighbour, friend) and to be recognised as equal citizens. 3) Work with adults with a disability, key staff, their nominated circles of support, and multidisciplinary team members through a person-centred approach towards the values of New Directions: person centred; community inclusion; active citizenship and quality services. 4) Provide supports within the framework of New Directions, guided by Human Rights Based Approach principles of participation, accountability, non-discrimination, empowerment, legality and an outcomes-based individualised approach to services for adults with disabilities. 5) Promote input and co-production of how their Day Services are planned and delivered so as to ensure that adults with disabilities shape policies and supports that affect them. 6) Support participation in decision-making at both the individual and the service design/ delivery level, addressing barriers to inclusion and advocating for structural change where required. 7) Respect the dignity and autonomy of the person, ensuring rights under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and equality legislation are central to all actions. 8) Work in both group and individual settings in the community with adults with disabilities and their nominated circle of support, promoting equality of opportunity to access a wide range of community-based services and mainstream opportunities (education, work, leisure, civic participation) on the same basis as the general population to meet their individual needs. 9) Promote positive risk taking, supporting individuals to make their own decisions and learn from new experiences. Corlann Ethos The core values of our services have always been the dignity and humanity of each person. How these are expressed has evolved over time with our greater understanding of the rights of all people with a disability, with the changing hopes and expectations of the individuals and families with whom we work, and with the growing expertise of all associated with our services. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The Community Access Facilitator will: • Work collaboratively with the person supported, their nominated circle of support to co-produce person-centred plans with ambition and possibility. • Support the person to access mainstream opportunities (education, work, civic life) on the same basis as others, and to challenge structural barriers where they arise. • Promote advocacy and self-direction, ensuring the person’s voice is central to all planning and decision-making by supporting adults with a disability to speak up for themselves and make their own choices, making sure their views guide all planning and decisions. • Include people with a disability directly in identifying and managing risk, respecting their right to make informed choices even when those choices involve some level of risk. • Support social and community inclusion, recognising the diverse identities of people with disabilities who are supported (e.g. gender, Traveller identity, ethnicity, sexuality). • Provide respectful and dignified personal support, which may include assistance with eating, showering, dressing and toileting, when required. • Support the person with developing their skills in the areas of o Creating and maintaining valued social roles o Communication o Activities of daily living o Social Integration and the use of community facilities • Support the person to establish a circle of support and wider community connections. • Support the person to focus on outcomes/goals aligned with their person-centred plans. • Support the person to identify their strengths and areas of interest to enable active citizenship and community participation. • Support the person to identify who is best placed to support them to access valued roles in community. • Ensure that all activities and supports are monitored, maintained/reduced at an appropriate pace to ensure adults with a disability can sustain their valued social roles. • Introduce new experiences at a pace that enables the person to achieve success, addressing obstacles and other issues that may compromise achievement of agreed goals. • Seek out opportunities for the person to participate in social, work or training roles of their choice which are in socially inclusive settings and typical for a person of a similar age. • Assist the person to develop a full range of social relationships and valued social roles including developing friendships and social networks. • Empower the person to be a valued citizen in their local community, make choices and have ordinary life experiences. • Seek out opportunities for the person to experience a range of activities as a means of discovering their areas of interest, strength and conditions that will enable inclusion and citizenship. • Promote advocacy and self-direction through listening to the person’s wishes, supporting the person to make decisions and advocating on their behalf where required. • Explore and encourage the use of natural community supports by building interpersonal relationships in community with others. • Provide onsite support and mentoring to people who are accessing work experience in the local community. • Assist the person to identify and develop opportunities to experience volunteering, work experience, supported employment and pathways to full employment. • Promote and provide practical road safety awareness and travel training as required. • Facilitate the person to access mainstream educational programmes. • Identify and support the development of skills for self-directed living, including the delivery of training modules. • Assist with administration of medication, carrying out therapeutic interventions as prescribed by multi-disciplinary team /medical professionals, working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team. • Support the person to develop and maintain money management skills and ensure that petty cash used and any personal monies of individuals supported are properly accounted for. Administration The Community Access Facilitator will: • Establish and maintain partnerships with organisations, including advocacy groups, to strengthen systemic change for inclusion. • Attend and participate in staff meetings, multi-disciplinary team meetings, planning and review meetings as deemed appropriate. • Ensure the privacy and confidentiality of the person whilst acknowledging the needs for professional sharing of information within the relevant staff team. • Ensure records and documentation are maintained to a high standard and storage of files is in line with data protection policy at all times. • Develop and maintain good relationships with the nominated circle of support of the person supported, their support circle and uphold and support their role in the person’s life. • Work with other organisations to create networks and share resources. • Contribute to the development of quality assurance systems and procedures. • Identify and collect data to measure outcomes, prepare reports as requested. Record not only outcomes but also barriers experienced by people supported, ensuring these inform service improvement and policy advocacy • Report on rights-related indicators (access to services, discrimination experienced, progress on autonomy and inclusion • Cover for other staff as required. Education & Training The Community Access Facilitator will: • Attend and participate in all staff training as deemed relevant by organisational policy and service manager. • Undertake relevant training and be informed of current developments in services for people with disabilities e.g. Person-Centred Planning, Personal Outcome Measures, Human Rights and Citizenship, “New Directions- Review of day services and implementation Plan 2012-2016”, Supported Self Directed Living. • Participate in committees and agency forums as directed by service manager. Health & Safety / Risk Management The Community Access Facilitator will: • Stay informed of current Human Rights Based Approach developments, United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities implementation, and national/international disability rights frameworks • Engage in training on anti-discrimination, cultural competence, trauma-informed practice, and intersectionality • Observe, report and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to the person’s supported care or wellbeing. • Adhere to all Corlann policies and procedures and to all relevant Health & Safety legislation. • Enable positive risk taking and ensure this is documented in line with the person’s rights under United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and service policies. • Adequately identifies, assesses, manages and monitors risk within their area of responsibility. • Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated Corlann protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. • 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 Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
UHWA Physicist, Senior
*** PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM FULLY*** The Physicist, Senior 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.
Support Worker
Permanent and Temporary Full & Part time Support Worker (Care Assistant Grade), Cairdeas Services, Waterford Please note a panel may be formed for Permenant & Temporary Full time & Part time posts for Cairdeas Services for a period of 6 months Corlann South East 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 (€34,881 - €48,434 pro-rata) · 23 days Annual Leave · Defined Benefit Pension Plan · Flexible Working Hours · Full Training provided · Full & Part-Time Work · Career Progression · Sick Pay Benefits · Employee Assistance Program Corlann South East is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Staff Nurse/enhanced Nurse
Staff Nurse/Enhanced Nurse, Permanent, Full Time (75 hours per fortnight), Cairdeas Services Corlann South East 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 Staff Nurse/Enhanced Nurse Staff Nurses assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to the highest professional and ethical standards within the model of nursing care practiced in the relevant care setting. They provide complete, person centered care, promoting optimum independence and enhancing the quality of life for people supported by the service. They assist in all aspects of the practical tasks associated with the daily life of the person supported. Corlann South East promotes interdisciplinary working so there is the opportunity to work closely with professional colleagues to provide a range of specialist care services. • Competitive Rates of Pay (€38,166 - €56,592 pro-rata (up to €58,424 for Enhanced Nurse)) • 24 days Annual Leave plus additional service-related leave • Defined Benefit Pension Plan • Flexible Working Hours • Full Training provided • Career Progression • Sick Pay Benefits • Employee Assistance Programs Please see attached job description for further details including job requirements, duties, etc. Corlann South East is an Equal Opportunities Employer INDSE
Senior Occupational Therapist
Senior Occupational Therapist Full time, Permanent – 35 hours per week and Part-time roles We currently have vacancies on our CRC Children’s Disability Network Teams, Waterford location. CDNT WATERFORD The CRC Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) will be providing intervention to children from the age of 0-18 years, presenting with complex developmental needs requiring inter-disciplinary intervention . Our services are based upon a Family Centered Practice Model in line with the Progressing Disability Services. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team in Waterford During 2024 the CRC has embarked on a programme of organistional transformation. Partnering with the Virginia Mason Institute world leaders in supporting healthcare organisations through continuous improvement and transformational change. We would love to hear from you if you are excited about the chance to become part of our forward-thinking children's teams and contribute to implementing lean healthcare practices. Our new strategy, Creating Pathways that Empower and Enable, is not just a document — it is a commitment to delivering children’s disability services in a more connected, equitable, and responsive way. We are strengthening a culture of transparency, collaboration, and person-centred services, where communication, partnership, and continuous learning guide everything we do. We are looking for someone who lives our values of Respect, Person-Centredness, Collaboration, Quality, Courage and Stewardship. Someone with integrity, purpose and a genuine belief in the potential of every child and family we support. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation matters, where courage in decision-making is valued, and where transformation is a shared endeavour, this role will give you the opportunity to shape the future of children’s community disability services. The successful candidate will have the following essential requirements: It must be clearly demonstrated in your CV and supporting statement how you meet the required skills, competencies and knowledge for the post. Department of Health Salary Scale apply, Senior Occupational Therapist 3301 (€65,197 - €76,767). Please apply through the 'Apply Now' button. . A panel will be created from this campaign from which current and future permanent, specified purpose, whole-time and part-time posts for CRC Children’s Disability Services will be filled. Data Protection: Please refer to crc_job_application_privacy_notice.pdf to learn more about how we handle your personal data and the rights that you have during the recruitment cycle. This role is subject to HSE Approval. Closing date will be 21st September, but please dont delay in applying as we reserve the right to close this competition early if we receive a very high volume of applications. #CR
UHWN Clinical Nurse Manager
*** PLEASE ENSURE YOU COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM FULLY *** Professional / Clinical The Clinical Nurse Manager 3 (Decontamination Lead) will: The above Job Specification 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.
Duty Manager
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the store operates efficiently and effectively and provide our customers with the very best customer service and fresh food offering at all times in a clean, safe environment. To deliver on key store targets (sales and profitability) through effective management of people and operations. The ideal candidate will have/be: Minimum 2 years€,, experience in a management position; Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word); Experience balancing cash/tills; Excellent communication skills; Good delegation skills; Highly driven with a strong work ethic; An understanding of how to achieve KPIs and targets; Commerciality and brand awareness; Passion for grocery retail; Thrive in a fast-paced working environment. Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative; Set, monitor and achieve sales targets with the team on gross profit margin, net margin, waste and other KPIs as agreed with Store Manager; Implement planograms correctly and ensure the correct range is in place in store; Merchandise and present the store to the highest standard; Approachable and a role model who leads by example and encourages teamwork and fosters a positive attitude and atmosphere in the workplace; Ability to develop and promote good communication between employees and management in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment; Support Store Manager in the development and training of the team and in ensuring the smooth running of the store; Manage employee performance, giving regular feedback, recognition and encouragement; Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy; Understand achieving margins in all departments; Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working;
