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Job Opportunity Role: Care Support Workers Contract Type: Relief Contract Hours: Relief – 6 Month Fixed Term Contract Cheshire Service: Limerick Cheshire Services Address: Newcastle West, Limerick. We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above position. Candidates must be highly motivated, creative, and experienced with a passion for engaging with the people we support daily. About Cheshire Ireland Cheshire Ireland provides quality services to adults with physical, sensory, and neurological disabilities at a medium and high level of need. More information on our organisation can be found at https://www.cheshire.ie/ What we do We provide individualised supports for people to meet their physical, psychological, and social care needs in an environment that encourages independence and promotes their rights and well-being. Our services provide a friendly, cooperative, and positive working environment within busy residential and community services. The right candidate will share our values and will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the people we support. How we work Our services are based on clear principles of supporting people “one person at a time”. As a member of the team, you will be committed to high quality rights-based, person-centred service delivery, be willing to embrace change and help foster a culture of continuous improvement. What you will do You will support people with all aspects of their daily lives as per their individual needs and in accordance with their evolving personal plans to support them to live their best possible lives. You will be required to establish and maintain relationships with the people we support that are based on respect and equality and that promote their rights and independence. It is critical that when undertaking your work that you do so in a manner that is consistent with Cheshire Ireland’s values, operating ethos, and standards. Who we are looking for: Hold or be in the process of undertaking a minimum of QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or a minimum of QQI Level 6 Social Care or a Nursing qualification. Have experience in supporting people with disabilities. Hold or be working towards gaining a Full Manual Driving license and willingness to drive for work. Desire for personal and professional development. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Eligibility to work in Ireland is essential. Good Standard of verbal and written English. Computer literate (experience with online care management systems an advantage). Personal integrity and trustworthiness. Positive attitude. Willing to embrace change and is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning throughout the service. Committed to the principles of rights-based, person-centred services. Candidates who have experience and no qualifications may be hired if they are willing to undertake and complete QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support within two years of the commencement of their role. Why work for us Flexibility in working hours. €15.91to €18.49 Depending on Experience. Premiums paid on unsocial hours. Career opportunities. Induction and ongoing training via Cheshire Academy. Free onsite Parking. Benefits Sick pay benefit. Company Pension Scheme. Maternity benefit. Bike/Cycle to work scheme Employee assistance programme. Death in Service benefit for pension members. Employee Referral Scheme QQI Training Program. Welcome packs. Employee discounts. Closing Date: 30th of July 2025 Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunity employer. All successful candidates will be subject to vetting by the Garda National Vetting Bureau www.cheshire.ie Company Reg No: 20165 Reg Charity No: CHY 5484 Charities Regulator No: 20008321
Team Leader
Team Leader / Supervisor – Your journey starts here – and where it goes is up to you. The Role: This is a stepping-stone, not a stopgap. As Team Leader, you’ll build essential leadership skills, gain valuable hands-on experience, and be supported every step of the way. Whether you see yourself running your own store or stepping into a regional role, we’ll help you get there. Why Join Us? · A recognised pathway to Store Manager and beyond · Development and coaching from experienced leaders · A people-first culture where your contribution is noticed · Real responsibility and room to grow What We Offer: · Complimentary barista-made coffee on every shift · Employee discounts across all locations · Ongoing training and development · A chance to progress into management · A vibrant, people-first work culture Make it Yours: This role is based in Naas Globe – Free on-site parking available :) Apply now and take the next step in your hospitality journey!
Deli Team Member
Bakewell Team Member- Applegreen Trim As a Bakewell Team Member at Applegreen, you will be a crucial part of our front-line operations. If you’re looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a difference every day and build lasting relationships, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join the Applegreen family and become part of a company that values community, teamwork, our customers. What will I be doing as a Bakewell Team Member at Applegreen? · Support day to day operations of the business. · Ensure shop floor is clean and tidy. · Ensure all food safety policies are met. · Food preparation. · Follow and enforce Bakewell manual training contents. · Stock control and management. · Create the best food experience possible for customers. · Work closely with management to achieve weekly and quarterly targets. Why Should I join the Applegreen Team? Benefits · All colleagues are eligible for a discount, allowing exclusive discounts on Bakewell Deli foods and hot drinks. · Bike to work scheme (available after 6 months of service). · HSF Health Plans schemes for healthcare expenses including dental, optical and many more. · Wellbeing platform with micro-modules and articles to support your mental health and wellbeing. In addition, our Employee Assistance Programme is a free confidential counselling service which offers support on personal, family, work, and money matters. · Flexible schedules. · Company pension scheme. · Exclusive offers on broadband and mobile plans. · Refer a friend scheme. · Development opportunities through a variety of online and classroom-based learning delivered by inhouse and external industry experts. An Applegreen Bakewell Team Member would ideally: · Have a can-do attitude who has strong communication skills and enjoys interacting with customers. · Ability to work well with colleagues, contributing to a positive team environment. · Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. · Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks.
Purchasing Support Administrator
Role Responsibilities Key Traits CMS believes that a diverse and inclusive workforce enriches and is integral to the success of our company. We value diverse opinions and perspectives, and therefore welcome candidates from all backgrounds including but not limited to, ethnicity, gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, sexual orientation and neuro-diversity.
Bus Escort Panel
Location: Appointment is to Tipperary ETB, with duties undertaken at Nenagh Community Special school, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary Hours: To Be Confirmed by Bus Eireann. Purpose of Job: To assist student/s to and from home to school premises on a daily basis Responsible to: School Principal. Responsibilities and Duties: The responsibilities and duties listed below are general in scope and are not meant to be exhaustive in relation to the work to be undertaken by a School Transport Bus Escort hereafter called the Bus Escort. In addition to the listed duties, the Bus Escort will undertake other duties pertaining to the role as may be decided by the School Management and/or Tipperary ETB. It is expected that the Bus Escort will, on his/her own initiative, identify tasks/duties that need to be carried out as part of the role subject to authorisation by School Management and/or Tipperary ETB as appropriate. The Bus Escort: • Must ensure that they are on the bus/taxi at time of first pick-up and last set down. It is expected in most instances the Bus Escort will begin their shift at the school premise and be transported to the individual student pick up points. • Is responsible for the safety of children when opening and closing doors prior to ‘stop’ and ‘move off’. • Assists children to board and alight safely from the school bus/taxi. • Makes sure all children are seated with appropriate straps or harnesses where provided. • Ensures that each pupil is received by some responsible person at the set down point. • Supervises children travelling on bus/taxi. • Maintains a good working relationship with the driver of the bus/taxi. • Acts as liaison between Principal and/or Class Teacher and parents when required i.e., conveyance of messages or letters to parents. • Observes confidentiality in all aspects of work. • Is aware of particular disabilities of children on the bus/taxi and be briefed by the Principal on how to deal with same, e.g., epilepsy etc. • Performs any other duties relevant to the position of the Bus Escort which may be assigned by the Principal from time to time. • Unless under exceptional circumstances, the escort never leaves the bus/taxi or the vehicles immediate vicinity. · Is positioned on the bus where maximum control of children is achieved i.e., at back of bus/taxi. • Reports all concerns to the Principal and/or Class Teacher. • Works collaboratively with the Principal and Class Teacher in relation to the needs/programmes of the children. • Is expected to participate in training which will be provided from time to time.
Panel of Clerical Officers
Job Description: The role of the Clerical Officer will be multifunctional and will vary to cover areas such as: • General administration duties in areas such as: HR, Finance, Corporate Services, Capital & Procurement and IT • Reception Cover • General administration duties in Post Primary Schools and in Further Education and Training Campuses Any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested. Person Skills: The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate their ability to: 1. Work as part of a team 2. Good interpersonal and communication skills 3. Provide the Organisation’s customers with an efficient and effective service through face-to-face, telephone and written communication 4. Adopt a flexible approach in their work 5. Have excellent Planning and Organisational Skills 6. Excellent knowledge and skill in the use of Information and CommunicationTechnologies 7. Capable of acting on own initiative 8. High level of professional integrity and demonstrates confidentiality, loyalty andtrust. Recruitment/ Promotion – Eligibility Criteria as per CL 008_2017 The following are essential requirements for appointments to this post Candidates must: • have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role. Competencies will be informed by best practice Public Appointment Service competency frameworks for the Irish Public Service; • be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a highstandard; • have obtained at least Grade D3 in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (higher, ordinary, applied or vocational programmes) or equivalent or have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being of a comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher or have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise; • be at least 17 years of age on or before the date of advertisement of the recruitment competition. • Oral Irish – It may be a requirement of the post that the candidate possesses a competency in Oral Irish, to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive of the ETB/to the satisfaction of the IOT. Where there is a requirement for competency in Oral Irish in respect of a post it will be specified in the advertisement for that post. Health A candidate for, and any person holding, the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Citizenship Requirement: Candidate should note that eligibility to compete is open to citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) or to non- EEA nationals with a valid work permit. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union along with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Swiss citizens under EU agreements may also apply Work References Work references will be requested by the ETB from nominated referees prior to appointment. Garda Vetting Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting. Duration Appointments may be for a Fixed Term/Specified Purpose and terms and conditions will be as per Department of Education Guidelines. Salary Scale: The pay scale applicable to the post will be €30,811 to €47,946 as per Department of Education Circular Letter CL 0017/2025. As per DE guidelines, new appointees who are entering this grade for the first time will start at the minimum point of the scale. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.
Clerical Officer (Grade III)
Shortlisting Shortlisting may be applied based on candidates’ experience, qualifications and a selection of the required competencies. This process may be conducted in stages over a period of up to 24 months. Interview panels established as a result of this process will remain active for a duration of 12 months. Please note the post holder could be moved to another area of the organisation as required. Duties The responsibilities of the post are:
Clerical Officer III
Candidates must : · have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role. Competencies will be informed by best practice Public Appointment Service competency frameworks for the Irish Public Service; · be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard; · have obtained at least Grade D3 in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (higher, ordinary, applied or vocational programmes) or equivalent or have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being of a comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher or have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise; · be at least 17 years of age on or before the date of advertisement of the recruitment competition Desirable: · Excellent secretarial and administrative skills and telephone manner. · Excellent IT skills in particular highly proficient in MS Office suite. · Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills · Effective team player, flexible and reliable. · Ability to work under pressure and keep to deadlines. DUTIES OF THE CLERICAL OFFICER MAY INCLUDE: FINANCE · Monitoring, controlling and reconciling all financial allocations to the school e.g. Main School Budget, Home/School Liaison, Free Book Scheme, Exam Fee Scheme, Special Technology Grants, Junior Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied (the list is not exhaustive). · Checking and ensuring accuracy of traders’ accounts, part-time teachers, teachers claim forms, travel claims, petty cash returns and postal franking machines. · Processing of invoices and payments · Use of Way2Pay and collection of cash for use of premises, enrolment fees, book rental fees, telephone charges (including payphones) and occasional items such as school trips etc. · Ensuring all payments to the school are recorded, receipted, reconciled and lodged to the appropriate bank accounts. PERSONNEL · Maintaining of school personnel files. · Supports the use of VSWare, PPOD and any other necessary IT systems in use. · Maintaining teacher attendance records and the consequential work that arises when part-time teachers undertake substitution work. · Knowledge, awareness and upholding of Child Protection procedures · Knowledge, awareness and upholding of GDPR RECEPTION DUTIES · Meeting all visitors · Processing incoming and outgoing communications – mail, fax, telephone, ensuring that all information is conveyed to the appropriate persons. SECRETARIAL DUTIES · All school secretarial work typing, word processing, filing, copying etc. · Maintaining all items of office equipment. SECRETARY TO PRINCIPAL · Secretarial and administrative functions on behalf of the Principal in his/her role as School Principal. · Maintaining, on behalf of the Principal, all confidential items relating to the administration of the School The above list is not exhaustive All jobs demand a good knowledge and skill in the use of Information and Communication Technologies and appointees will be expected to use new techniques and technologies as they arise. Appointees are also expected to up-date their knowledge and skills and develop and use new skills or amended systems. Confidentiality: The appointee is expected to maintain and treat all matters relating to office/school/centre business, and their work in the office/school/centre as a Clerical Officer, as strictly confidential. Any breach of this requirement will be treated as a serious matter of misconduct. Probation: The appointee will be on probation for a period of 12 months. At the expiration of the probationary period, the appointment may be confirmed, continued on probation for a further period or terminated, as KWETB may determine. Eligibility to apply: Citizenship Requirement Candidates should note that eligibility to compete for posts is open to citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) or to non-EEA nationals with a valid work permit. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union along with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Swiss citizens under EU agreements may also apply. Health & Character Those under consideration for the position will be required to complete a health declaration and a Garda Vetting form. References will be sought. Competences The person appointed to the above post will be required to show evidence of the following competences: Team Work · Shows respect for colleagues and co-workers · Develops and maintains good working relationships with others, sharing information and knowledge, as appropriate · Offers own ideas and perspectives · Understands own role in the team, making every effort to play his/her part Information Management / Processing · Approaches and delivers all work in a thorough and organised manner · Follows procedures and protocols, understanding their value and the rationale behind them · Keeps high quality records that are easy for others to understand · Draws appropriate conclusions from information · Suggests new ways of doing things better and more efficiently · Is comfortable working with different types of information. Delivery of Results · Takes responsibility for work and sees it through to the appropriate next level · Completes work in a timely manner · Adapts quickly to new ways of doing things · Checks all work thoroughly to ensure it is completed to a high standard. Writes using correct grammar and spelling and draws reasonable conclusions from written instructions · Identifies and demonstrates initiative and flexibility in ensuring work is delivered and appreciates the urgency and importance of different tasks · Is self-reliant and uses judgment on when to ask manager or colleagues for guidance Customer Service and Communication Skills · Actively listens to others and tries to understand their perspectives/ requirements/ needs · Understands the steps or processes that customers must go through and can clearly explain these · Is respectful, courteous and professional, remaining composed, even in challenging circumstances · Can be firm when necessary and communicate with confidence and authority · Communicates clearly and fluently when speaking and in writing Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development · Develops and maintains the skills and expertise required to perform in the role effectively, e.g. using relevant technologies, IT systems, spreadsheets, Microsoft Office · Clearly understands the role, objectives and targets and how they fit into the work of Training Services. · Is committed to self-development and continuously seeks to improve personal performance Drive and Commitment to Public Service Values · Consistently strives to perform at a high level and deliver a quality service · Serves the Government and people of Ireland · Is thorough and conscientious, even if work is routine · Is enthusiastic and resilient, persevering in the face of challenges and setbacks · Is personally honest and trustworthy · At all times, acts with integrity Starting Salary:New Entrant Rate from 01/03/2025 €30,811
Communications & Promotions Officer
Section 1: The Role Cork County Council invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for inclusion on a panel for temporary vacancies in the post of Communications & Promotions Officer . The role will involve managing and leading the Corporate Communications Team , which supports and enhances internal and external communications across all Council departments. You will contribute significantly to the Corporate Communications Strategy and its continuous development. The Communications Team is responsible for:
Assistant Staff Officer (Grade IV)
Nature of Post Permanent full-time position 35 hours per week Salary Scale: Salary will be paid in accordance with such rates as may be authorised by the Minister for Education from time to time for ETB Grade IV Location Appointment is to the Scheme – Kerry ETB reserves the right to assign a staff member to any other location, as the service exigencies require. Your centre of first assignment will be Kerry College, Clash Campus, Tralee Reporting/Accountability Relationship The Assistant Staff Officer reports to the Principal. Post Summary/Purpose: The Assistant Staff Officer is a support/supervisory position within Kerry ETB and is assigned responsibility for the day to day operation of a work area, section or team. The Assistant Staff Officer works as part of a team, supporting managers and colleagues to meet work goals and objectives and to deliver quality services to internal and external customers. The post holder will be responsible for the implementation of work programmes to achieve goals and targets. The post holder will promote and maintain best practices throughout the school to ensure a quality service is delivered at all times Key Responsibilities 1. To provide clerical and administrative support to the Principal, and to support the Deputy Principal(s) and teaching staff as policy directs. 2. To ensure that the school and office operates in a consistently organised manner. 3. To maintain records with a high degree of accuracy. 4. To plan and prioritise work in terms of importance, timescales and other resource constraints, re-prioritising in light of changing circumstances for self and relevant staff teams. 5. To act as liaison between the community, the school and other internal and external stakeholders. 6. To act as first point-of-contact to callers, relay messages, and transfer calls as appropriate. 7. To co-ordinate appropriate documents for communication between schools and stakeholders, internal and external. 8. To adhere to rigorous student and staff confidentiality protocols in all circumstances. 9. To complete forms in accordance with school and DES procedures, following education legislation. 10. Ensure the filing system in the schools is up to date. 11. Co-operation with existing and new ICT systems. 12. Maintain a strong focus on self-development, seeking feedback and opportunities for growth. 13. Research issues thoroughly, consult appropriately to gather all information needed on an issue. 14. Contribute to the setting of organisational tone through policies and the development and promotion of good internal controls in relevant areas of responsibility. 15. Carry out lawful orders of the Chief Executive. 16. Carry out any other duties appropriate to the grade which may be assigned from time to time. 17. The above list of accountabilities may be varied having regard to the changing needs of the Scheme and the terms of the post can include delivery of responses to unpredictable work demands as they arise The above list of accountabilities may be varied having regard to the changing needs of the Scheme and the terms of the post can include delivery of responses to unpredictable work demands as they arise. Person Specification As per CL 0008/2017 and CL 46/2017, candidates for a Grade IV post must:
