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Beechfield Care Group are currently looking to recruit a Catering Assistant at Woodlands House Nursing Home, Dillons Land, Trim Road, Navan C15 V585. We are a long-established Nursing Home Group based Dublin, Carlow, Meath, Westmeath and Kildare. Our mission is to supply the best standard of quality care to our residents. Our philosophy places the care of the resident at the heart of the nursing home. About Woodlands Woodland’s house was built in 1917 in the Georgian style and was used to serve the needs of the local Church of Ireland Clergy as a Rectory for the Canon. The building has run as a Nursing Home since the early 1980’s. At Woodlands house we believe in the privacy of our residents while catering for their specific needs, this underpins our core philosophy of caring for each resident as unique individuals. About Role The role requires the holder to be continuously vigilant towards the dignity, comfort, and safety of residents in the nursing home. Role Responsibilities: *This position is not eligible to any type of visa application CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Activates Coordinator
Beechfield Care Group are currently seeking to recruit an activates coordinator to assume responsibility for the care of residents at Beech Park Nursing Home, Kildare R51 PC58 We are a long-established Nursing Home Group based Dublin, Carlow, Meath, Westmeath & Kildare. Our mission is to provide the best standard of quality care to our residents. Our philosophy places the care of the resident at the heart of the nursing home. About Beechfield Park At Beechfield Park, located nestled in the Kildare countryside just minutes from Kildare Town, every resident is unique, and we respect and value everyone for who they are. This is our ethos, one which we live by in the beautiful surrounds of Beech Park. We take pride in our wonderful and passionate care team, and this is essential in achieving and maintaining the high standard that we set for ourselves. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Chef
Beechfield care group- Bethany House Nursng Home Beechfield Care Group are currently seeking to recruit Chef to assume responsibility for the catering of residents at Bethany House Nursing Home, Tyrellspass, Co. Westmeath N91P5P6 We are a long-established Nursing Home Group based Dublin, Carlow, Meath, Westmeath & Kildare. Our mission is to provide the best standard of quality care to our residents. Our philosophy places the care of the resident at the heart of the nursing home. About Bethany House Bethany House Nursing Home is a purpose-built residential home situated in the picturesque village of Tyrellspass pleasantly located in the heart of the midlands in the Lake County of Westmeath. But what really makes us special is our homely country atmosphere brought to life by our residents, families, staff, and our pets. Every resident is unique, and we respect and value each individual for who they are. We take immense pride in our wonderful care team, who strive to continuously create an environment that meets all the needs of each resident, and this is essential in ensuring and keeping the high standard that we set for ourselves. About the role: 30 hours/ 3 days per week The Chef or is a key position in the nursing home, with responsibility for ensuring that “The resident is provided with a nutritious and varied diet, which meets his/her individual and dietary needs and preferences.” Role Responsibilities CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Store Manager
Contract : Fixed Term, 8 months 40 hours per week, hours rostered Monday to Sunday. Benefits : Full training & induction, employee discount, sick pay, training & coaching opportunities available. About You: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Store Manager to join the Kilkenny Design team in Kildare Village. The Manager will play a pivotal role in driving high performance and developing a service orientated culture within the store. The ideal Manager will be driven, energetic, genuine, and passionate about Kilkenny, with the ability to lead a team and support the future direction of the store. You will play a key role in adapting and applying clear practises and procedures across the store from, logistics, administration, stock management, customer service and cash management. Key Responsibilities: There are 5 key areas in the role: · Delivering 5 Star excellence in the Customer Experience. · To lead, motivate and empower your team. · To drive sales and KPI’S in the departments · To drive operational standards throughout the departments, by developing opportunities and brand promotion. · Staff training and development in all aspects of the Customer experience, including brand and product knowledge. The ideal manager can show that they demonstrate a successful record in delivering commercial results, leading, and motivating a team. You will be approachable, professional and a team player and will have the desire, drive, energy and passion to succeed in this role. You will also be able to show that you have: · A passionate, driven, and flexible Manager that thrives working in a fast-paced retail environment. · Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to drive sales through your team. · Excellent Business Know how and commercial Awareness. About Us: Our values and behaviours inform what we do and shape our decision making. We hire great people to ensure that the best possible experience is created for our customers and colleagues each day. Kilkenny Design is proud to promote Ireland’s unique heritage, culture, and creative talents by offering a carefully curated collection of designers across fashion, homeware, jewellery, kids, beauty, and wellness. Giving our customers the chance to find the perfect gift or something special for themselves and their families along with exceptional customer service is what we do best. Please note due to the large number of applicants for this role we will only be able to contact the successful candidates. Thank you. Kilkenny is a progressive employer with a values-based culture and a strong emphasis on people development. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Retail Keyholder
The Job: · Keyholder Kilkenny Design, Ennis, Co. Clare · Fixed Term Contract, 1 year, maternity cover · Full Time Hours, working Monday to Sunday · Ability to work weekdays as well as weekends is essential About You You’ll be responsible for providing exceptional customer service, demonstrating product knowledge, and building quality customer relationships to achieve business goals whilst being an ambassador for our values and the Kilkenny brand. You will also: · Have great communication and organisational skills to keep the shop floor running smoothly, and ensuring general store standards and stock replenishment are carried out/maintained. · Be collaborative in your nature, and thrive as part of a team, building relationships with colleagues and customers alike. · Maximise the sales potential of your area and enjoy the thrill of achieving sales targets. · Opening/closing the store, with the responsibility of the keys. · Cash management, from the point of sales to the collection of cash from Brinks. About Us Kilkenny Design is proud to promote Ireland’s unique heritage, culture, and creative talent by offer a carefully curated collection of designers across fashion, homeware, jewellery, kids, beauty, and wellness. Giving our customers the chance to find the perfect gift or something special for themselves and their families along with exceptional customer service is what we do best. This role is open to everyone who believes they can put a smile on our customer’s faces and support their colleagues. At Kilkenny our values and behaviours inform what we do and shape our decision making. We hire great people to ensure that the best possible experience is created for our customers and colleagues each day. Please note due to the large number of applicants for this role we will only be able to contact the successful candidates. Thank you. Kilkenny is a progressive employer with a Values based culture and a strong emphasis on people development. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Sales Advisor
Contract: Permanent/part-time hours rostered Monday to Sunday, must be available to work day & evening shifts About You You’ll be responsible for providing exceptional customer service, demonstrating product knowledge, and building quality customer relationships to achieve business goals whilst being an ambassador for our values and the Kilkenny brand. You will also: · Have great communication and organisational skills to keep the shop floor running smoothly and ensuring general store standards and stock replenishment are carried out/maintained. · Be collaborative in your nature, and thrive as part of a team, building relationships with colleagues and customers alike. · Maximise the sales potential of your area and enjoy the thrill of achieving sales targets. About Us Kilkenny Design is proud to promote Ireland’s unique heritage, culture, and creative talent by offer a carefully curated collection of designers across fashion, homeware, jewellery, kids, beauty, and wellness. Giving our customers the chance to find the perfect gift or something special for themselves and their families along with exceptional customer service is what we do best. This role is open to everyone who believes they can put a smile on our customer’s faces and support their colleagues. At Kilkenny our values and behaviours inform what we do and shape our decision making. We hire great people to ensure that the best possible experience is created for our customers and colleagues each day. Please note due to the large number of applicants for this role we will only be able to contact the successful candidates. Thank you. Kilkenny is a progressive employer with a Values based culture and a strong emphasis on people development. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Department Manager
Kilkenny Design is a dynamic and progressive Irish family owned omnichannel retailer which offers a unique and delightful shopping experience. We are seeking a passionate and people focused individual to join the team at our Flagship Store on Nassau Street. This is a fixed term (12-month) contract, with potential to become a permanent role. The Role: · Fully flexible Department Manager. Ability to work weekdays as well as weekends is essential. Hours are over a 7-day period, Monday to Sunday · Assisting the management and team in creating an outstanding buying experience for our customers. Supporting and driving sales through link-selling and up-selling our products and services, · Aware of store targets and KPI's such as sales, ATV, conversion and IPT. · Learning and development is part of our culture therefore understanding of our products and its heritage is vital in the role. · Continuously communicating, supporting and providing feedback to your management team. · Opening and closing the store, with the responsibility of the keys. · Managing the store’s security alarm system, including ensuring it’s in perfect condition, enabling and disabling it when necessary. · Storing and protecting the security alarm codes · Daily cash management – from the point of sale to the collection of cash from Brinks. · Store standards to be maintained at all times: · To ensure company housekeeping are met. · All stock is priced, bar coded, clean, and visually well merchandised. · Replenishing stock at appropriated times only. · Accurately checking off deliveries and ensuring that only the boxes being worked on are on the shop floor. · Any stock entering or leaving the shop is accompanied by the appropriate paperwork as in company induction · Be aware of security standards throughout the store · Be aware of Health and Safety standards as per the company handbook. About our Culture: We strive to create the best possible CX experience for our customers and colleagues each day. Our values and behaviours inform what we do and shape our decision making. At Kilkenny we strive to be open and honest by building a culture of trust and transparency. We treat customers and colleagues like individuals so to understand their needs, but always doing so with clarity and kindness. We take accountability and plan for success and when things go wrong, we put things right and learn from them. But most of all we thrive to work hard but have fun along the way. About You: · Flexible and adaptable to working practices and store demands. · Makes a positive contribution to the team to achieve a common goal. · Genuine person who is sincere, honest, truthful, and open. · Energetic person who is bubbly, enthusiastic, passionate, and vibrant. · Expresses a genuine smile that is obliging and approachable. · Ability to converse and engage with customers in a natural, warm, and polite manner. · Uses their own initiative by taking the lead, assessing tasks at hand and being independent. · Modelling a positive attitude to their work. · Acknowledging, respecting, and building rapport with other team members. · Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. Please note due to the large number of applicants for this role we will only be able to contact successful candidates. Thank you. Kilkenny is a progressive employer with a Values based culture and a strong emphasis on people development. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Head of Finance
About Kilkenny Design Kilkenny Design is home to Ireland’s largest collection of Irish designers, and the company is celebrating over 61 years of Irish creativity. We have been leaders in promoting the finest Irish craft and design and have become synonymous with names like Max Benjamin, Orla Kiely, Lennon Courtney, Juvi, The Smooth Company, Voya, Pestle & Mortar, and Foxford. We have 19 stores nationwide, with shops located across the country including our flagship store on Nassau Street in the heart of Dublin City, and recently becoming the retail operator for the Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle and Vandeleur Walled Gardens. We are a customer-focused organisation with a desire to deliver our very best through knowledgeable and motivated colleagues. Visiting Kilkenny is always a new, enlivening experience because we put so much focus on customer experience; it is what differentiates us from our competitors. Principal Objectives of the Position The Head of Finance will oversee the company’s financial operations, ensure strong financial performance, set and implement the financial strategy, develop policies & procedures and lead the finance team. A critical role within our business, this senior role requires expertise in financial planning, forecasting, data analytics, risk management, compliance, and leadership to guide the company towards financial stability and growth. Key Responsibilities Strategic Financial Leadership CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Store Manager
Role : Store Manager Location : Kildare Village Outlet Contract : Fixed Term, 8 months 40 hours per week, hours rostered Monday to Sunday. Benefits : Full training & induction, employee discount, sick pay, training & coaching opportunities available. About You: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Store Manager to join the Kilkenny Design team in Kildare Village. The Manager will play a pivotal role in driving high performance and developing a service orientated culture within the store. The ideal Manager will be driven, energetic, genuine, and passionate about Kilkenny, with the ability to lead a team and support the future direction of the store. You will play a key role in adapting and applying clear practises and procedures across the store from, logistics, administration, stock management, customer service and cash management. Key Responsibilities: There are 5 key areas in the role: · Delivering 5 Star excellence in the Customer Experience. · To lead, motivate and empower your team. · To drive sales and KPI’S in the departments · To drive operational standards throughout the departments, by developing opportunities and brand promotion. · Staff training and development in all aspects of the Customer experience, including brand and product knowledge. The ideal manager can show that they demonstrate a successful record in delivering commercial results, leading, and motivating a team. You will be approachable, professional and a team player and will have the desire, drive, energy and passion to succeed in this role. You will also be able to show that you have: · A passionate, driven, and flexible Manager that thrives working in a fast-paced retail environment. · Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to drive sales through your team. · Excellent Business Know how and commercial Awareness. About Us: Our values and behaviours inform what we do and shape our decision making. We hire great people to ensure that the best possible experience is created for our customers and colleagues each day. Kilkenny Design is proud to promote Ireland’s unique heritage, culture, and creative talents by offering a carefully curated collection of designers across fashion, homeware, jewellery, kids, beauty, and wellness. Giving our customers the chance to find the perfect gift or something special for themselves and their families along with exceptional customer service is what we do best. Please note due to the large number of applicants for this role we will only be able to contact the successful candidates. Thank you. Kilkenny is a progressive employer with a values-based culture and a strong emphasis on people development. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Retained Firefighter
EDUCATION: Firefighters must have attained a satisfactory level of education to enable them to perform satisfactorily as a Firefighter and to successfully undergo the appropriate training. CHARACTER: A Firefighter must be of good character and shall not at any time bring the County Council into disrepute. Employment will be subject to the provision of satisfactory references and Garda Vetting. AGE: A Firefighter must be not less than 18 years on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving application forms occurs. A birth certificate must be submitted to the County Council as proof of age before a person is engaged as a recruit. RETIREMENT: The normal retirement age is 55. On reaching 55 years of age or sooner, if found to be medically unfit, a Firefighter shall cease to be a Firefighter. Firefighters who would be physically capable of working beyond age 55 will have the option to continue working for a defined limited period, subject to compulsory medical examination on an annual basis assessed on the basis of set medical standards. The extended period will be to the maximum age of 60 subject to annual compulsory assessment under the Occupational Health Scheme. HEALTH: A Firefighter shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Medical Examination, etc.: Before recruitment, in order to ascertain the health of a candidate, successful applicants shall undergo such medical examinations (which may include x-ray and/or other special tests) as the County Council considers necessary. The County Council will nominate the medical examiners. The candidate must comply, at their own expense, with such remedial requirements as the County Council consider necessary. An Operational Firefighter shall: - 1. Agree to participate in the Occupational Health Scheme for Retained Firefighters in operation by Clare County Council; and 2. At any time, if requested by the County Council, undergo such medical examination(s) by medical examiner (s) as nominated by the County Council; and 3. Attend medical examinations in accordance with the frequency set down in the Occupational Health Scheme for Retained Firefighters as issued by the (LGMA) to Local Authorities Any defects discovered pertaining to a medical examination will not be remedied at the County Council's expense. Retention as an operational Firefighter will depend upon receipt of satisfactory reports by medical examiner(s) and to the general condition above as to health. An operational Firefighter is required to maintain an appropriate level of physical fitness. RESIDENCE: Persons appointed must live and work within a maximum of 5 minutes travel time (based on GPS navigation planner e.g. Google maps or similar as determined by Clare County Council) to allow them to respond for the duration of their employment as a Firefighter. The Council retains the right to request further evidence, if required on the information supplied, for the purpose of verification of place of residence and location of employment. A Firefighter shall notify the County Council in writing of any subsequent changes of residence or place of employment. A change of residence or place of employment that would place the Firefighter outside these limits will mean automatic termination of employment. The Council will check this prior to appointment and at periodic intervals after appointment. OTHER EMPLOYMENT: Written evidence must be provided from the employer as to availability prior to appointment, and the County Council in its sole discretion, shall decide as to whether the availability as so provided is acceptable. If the Firefighter's primary employer subsequently changes their conditions of employment and does not allow the Firefighter to attend fire calls / drills during working hours, employment will be terminated. Self-employed must also provide written evidence as to availability prior to appointment. Such written evidence must cover a candidate's availability for initial training and for fire and other calls, drills, training and such other duties which the Firefighter may be required by the County Council to perform. DRIVING LICENCE: A recruit Firefighter shall possess a valid full current Category B Driving Licence at the time of applying for the post and ideally a Category C Driving Licence for HGV with up to eight passengers. All newly appointed Retained Firefighters will be required to obtain a Category C Driving Licence. Firefighters will co-operate with further Driver Training and will be required to drive fire service vehicles, if operationally needed. If a Firefighter has their licence suspended or removed for any reason, they must immediately inform the County Council, and it shall be dealt with through the Council’s disciplinary procedure and may result in termination of service at the absolute discretion of the County Council. GARDA VETTING: The successful candidate will be subject to the Garda Vetting Procedures in line with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau (Children & Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 to 2016 as appropriate (or any subsequent amendments to the legislation mentioned) in advance of appointment and on a periodic basis thereafter for the duration of their employment. PROBATION: Before appointment as a Firefighter, a recruit shall attend and successfully complete the three-week Firefighter Skills Training Course. Recruit Firefighters will be required to undergo and successfully complete the following recruit training programmes during their probationary period: - (a) A three-week Recruit Firefighting Skills Course (including manual handling); (b) A two-week Breathing Apparatus Initial Wearers' Course; (c) A one-week Breathing Apparatus Compartment Fire Behaviour Course; and (d) Any other course that the County Council may consider necessary. Training Fees will be paid at the current hourly rate for Firefighters during training. This hourly rate is currently €25.27. Failure to successfully complete all of the above courses will result in the termination of the Firefighter’s employment. Some or all of the above courses will be held at a training facility, which may or may not be situated locally. From the date of commencement as a recruit Firefighter, there shall be a period of 12 months during which the recruit Firefighter shall be on probation. During this time the recruit Firefighter shall be continually assessed to determine his/her suitability for continued employment. Such period of 12 months may be extended at the absolute discretion of the County Council. The recruit shall not become a permanent Firefighter at the end of the period of probation unless the County Council is satisfied that the Firefighter has been satisfactory in all respects. REMUNERATION: Retained Firefighter: A Firefighter shall be paid at the appropriate approved national rates of Fire and Drill Fees and Retainer Fees and in accordance with any national agreements for retained Firefighters. Payment of fees will be made fortnightly. RETAINER ALLOWANCE Service Duration Allowance 0-1 year 1 Year €14,523.00 2-4 Years 3 Years €15,515.00 5-7 Years 3 Years €16,739.00 8+ Years €1,854.00 ANNUAL LEAVE: The terms of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 shall apply. A Firefighter’s annual leave entitlement will be calculated in accordance with the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and S.I. 473 of 2001 Regulations. A Firefighter is entitled to a maximum of 4 working weeks i.e. 28 days. Payment for annual leave will be 8% of earnings inclusive of community fire safety, station duties, drill hours, training hours and calls in previous 52 weeks. A Firefighter will be required to comply with the terms of the Crew Management Arrangements for Retained Firefighters as operated by Clare County Council. In cases of Annual Leave, advance notice must be given to the Station Officer or in their absence, to the Sub-Officer in advance of the first day of Annual Leave. Approval of annual leave will be subject to minimum crewing levels being maintained at station level. Each Firefighter must use their leave sheet or other means to record such annual leave absences. SAFETY HEALTH & WELFARE: Clare County Council acknowledges its role in protecting the safety, health and welfare of its Firefighters. The County Council is committed to implementing and maintaining a programme that ensures, where possible, that all risks and hazards are eliminated or controlled to an acceptable level. The County Council will implement safe systems of work and methods to protect the safety, health and welfare of its Firefighters. A firefighter shall comply with Section 13 of the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, and shall familiarise themselves and cooperate with the terms of Clare County Council’s safety management system. LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT It is a condition of employment that successful candidates will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post. In addition, there are many opportunities for further professional and personal development. A Firefighter will be required to comply with the requirements of the Clare County Council’s Fire Service Training Policy, Annual Training Programme and Drill Night Programme. A Firefighter shall attend and participate in drills and shall undergo from time to time, courses and further training as required or deemed appropriate by the County Council. The County Council shall decide the location(s) of the training. Adequate advance notice shall be given to Firefighters. This training may include on-going assessments as deemed appropriate. Attendance at drills and training will be required whether the firefighter is rostered on or off, unless on approved leave. A Firefighter shall be expected to acquire a level of training and knowledge as to enable them to interchange with and act as substitute for all personnel at operational level in the fire service of the County Council. Training Fees will be paid at the current hourly rate for Firefighters during training. This hourly rate is currently €25.27. ATTENDANCE AT DRILLS AND INCIDENTS: There is an obligation on Firefighters to attend at alert/fire calls and at drills. This is the basis on which a retainer is paid. The onus on arranging to receive an alert/fire call shall rest with the Firefighter. Drills Notwithstanding any other disciplinary action that the County Council may apply, failure to attend or participate in 85% of all drills in any quarter of a year, without good reason, will be addressed through the Local Authority’s disciplinary procedure. Incidents In the case of an alert/fire call the Firefighter shall attend all calls within their Rostered-On duty Period (24 Weeks per annum). Firefighters who attend calls will be remunerated as per the Crew Management Arrangements for Retained Firefighters as operated by Clare County Council. Where the Chief Fire Officer considers that a Firefighter is not fulfilling the above attendance standards which they consider reasonable in all the circumstances, the Chief Fire Officer will consider the matter of attendance under the Council’s disciplinary policy. Subsequent continuing failure to meet the above attendance standards, without good reason, shall be dealt with through the disciplinary procedure, and may result in termination of service at the absolute discretion of the County Council. DUTIES: (a) A Firefighter shall be required to attend at fires and other emergencies, drills, displays and other duties at such times and for such periods as required by the County Council. Failure to respond promptly to fire or other emergency calls will be addressed through the Local Authority’s disciplinary procedure. (b) Each Firefighter who attends for Fire Brigade service must be prepared to accept the work entailed and to fulfil to the best of their ability their duty as a Firefighter in the saving of life, saving of property and the fighting of fires or other such emergencies. (c) Every Firefighter must comply with Clare County Council’s Crew Management Arrangements for Retained Firefighters. Firefighters who are on standby during fires or other incidents shall remain at the Station and perform such duties as may be assigned by the Station Officer from time to time during the callout. (d) Firefighters shall ensure that the Fire Station is kept clean & tidy at all times. Firefighting equipment shall be kept clean, maintained properly and stowed away in a safe manner. (e) Firefighters are required to adhere to and co-operate with all National and Local Agreements pertaining to the Fire Services. (f) Firefighters will be required to attend Training Courses as directed. (g) Firefighters must undertake driving duties as required. (h) Comply with all organisational policies, procedures and legislation. (i) Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. ABSENCES: A Firefighter will be required to comply with the terms of the Crew Management Arrangements for Retained Firefighters as operated by Clare County Council. SICK LEAVE: If absent on sick leave, the Firefighter must immediately inform their Station Officer or Sub Officer. Where a Firefighter is absent due to sickness, they shall submit a sick leave certificate to the Council from a medical doctor. The medical certificate must be signed and state the medical practitioner’s Medical Council registration number, and fitness for work as a Firefighter or otherwise. In general, medical certificates are required to be submitted on a weekly basis in cases of absences extending beyond one week. Depending on the nature of the absence, a medical certificate of fitness and/or independent medical review may be required prior to a Firefighter resuming operational duties following a period of sick leave absence, having regard to the nature of the illness/injury and/or length of absence at the absolute discretion of the County Council. A Return to Work Form must be completed with the Line Manager when a Firefighter returns to work after any period of sick leave. Arrangements for payment during sick leave will be made in accordance with the relevant Public Service Sick Leave Scheme in place, which may be reviewed from time to time. CLOTHING / EQUIPMENT: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) relevant to the role of the Firefighter shall be issued and replaced in accordance with the Clare County Council’s Fire Service PPE Policy. Each Firefighter on appointment shall be issued with appropriate clothing and equipment. While on duty a Firefighter shall use the clothing and personal equipment provided by the Council and same should be left in the fire station immediately after cessation of duty. The above PPE and equipment shall be stored in the Fire Station and the Firefighter shall respond to the Fire Station to change into their fire kit. Each Firefighter shall be responsible for their issue of clothing etc., and items lost or damaged due to the Firefighter's fault, shall be replaced at the Firefighter's expense, by deduction of the cost from fees etc. due to them. Each Firefighter on appointment shall also be issued with an alerter by the Council. The Firefighter shall carry the alerter at all times when on duty and shall not give it to any other person. They must maintain the alerter in good working condition and shall report any defects to the Station Officer / Sub Officer. The alerter is the responsibility of each Firefighter. The cost of repair of any damage to or replacement cost in the event of the loss of the alerter will be borne by the Firefighter. A Firefighter shall return to the Council on request, and in any event upon the termination of employment, all property and equipment belonging to the Council which are in their possession or under their control.
