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Job Opportunity Role: Care Support Worker Contract Type: Relief Contract Contract Hours: Relief Cheshire Service: St. Patrick’s Cheshire Services Address: Tullow, Co. Carlow 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. Candidates who have experience and no qualifications may be hired if they are willing to undertake and complete QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support within 18 months of the commencement of their role. Hold or be working towards gaining a Full Manual Driving license and willingness to drive for work. The role requires availability to work all shifts across a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week roster. 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. Why work for us Flexibility in working hours. €34,100.68 to €39,625.68 annually (Pro-rata and 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: 19th of June 2026 @5pm Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunity employer. All successful candidates will be subject to vetting by the Garda National Vetting Bureau and must provide security clearance for each jurisdiction in which they have resided outside the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland for 6 months or more from the date of their 16thbirthday. www.cheshire.ie Company Reg No: 20165 Reg Charity No: CHY 5484 Charities Regulator No: 20008321
Speech And Language Therapist Senior Grade
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Speech and Language Therapist – Senior Grade to join our team in CHO 8 Meath CDNT 4 Dunshaughlin / East Meath based in Bettystown Contract Type: Permanent Full-time Contract Hours: 35 hours per week Salary Scale: €62,072 to €73,477 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : 33 days pro rata per annum. Overview of the Post: Enable Ireland delivers children’s services through the Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) under the national Progressing Disabilities Services (PDS) model for children and young people with complex needs arising from a disability. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a range of Speech and Language Therapy services for young people (0 – 18 years) and their families within an interdisciplinary framework. Service will include assessment and intervention, clinical supervision and ongoing service development. This will be delivered through a family centred approach across a variety of settings including the clinic, preschools, schools, children’s homes and community settings. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date : Friday 19th June, 2026 @ 12pm A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Psychologist Senior Grade
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Psychologist – Senior Grade to join our team in CHO 8 Meath CDNT 5 Navan /Slane. Contract Type: Permanent Part-time (0.70 WTE) Contract Hours : 24.5 hours per week Salary Scale: €97,978 to €115,166 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : 34 days pro rata per annum. Overview of the Post: Enable Ireland delivers children’s services through the Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) under the national Progressing Disabilities Services (PDS) model for children and young people with complex needs arising from a disability. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a range of Psychology services for young people (0 – 18 years) and their families within an interdisciplinary framework. Service will include assessment and intervention, clinical supervision and ongoing service development. This will be delivered through a family centred approach across a variety of settings including the clinic, preschools, schools, children’s homes and community settings. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: Eligible applicants must: Desirable Criteria: · Previous experience in a senior post · Experience of inter disciplinary team working · Skills and competencies with assessment and intervention with mental health needs as they present in children / young people with disabilities · Experience of working with children aged from birth to 18 years, with a range of disabilities (including physical disability, autism, learning disability) and their families · Experience and qualification in completing diagnostic work-ups including ASD, Developmental Delay and Intellectual Disability If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: Friday 19th June, 2026 @ 12pm A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Speech And Language Therapist Senior
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Speech and Language Therapist – Senior Grade to join our team in CHO 8 Meath CDNT 4 Dunshaughlin / East Meath . Contract Type: Specified Purpose (Min 12 months) Contract Hours: 28 hours per week (0.8 WTE) Salary Scale: €62,072 to €73,477 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : 33 days pro rata per annum. Overview of the Post: Enable Ireland delivers children’s services through the Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) under the national Progressing Disabilities Services (PDS) model for children and young people with complex needs arising from a disability. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a range of Speech and Language Therapy services for young people (0 – 18 years) and their families within an interdisciplinary framework. Service will include assessment and intervention, clinical supervision and ongoing service development. This will be delivered through a family centred approach across a variety of settings including the clinic, preschools, schools, children’s homes and community settings. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: Friday 19th June, 2026 @ 12pm A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Respite Support Worker
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025. Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking highly-motivated Respite Support Workers to join our team in Carlow/Kilkenny Respite service based in both Carlow and Kilkenny to support the expansion of the services. Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: Full-time,Part-time & relief contracts are available Salary Scale: €35,070 to €42,440 pro rata per annum pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) Annual Leave Entitlement: 30 days pro rata per annum Overview of the Post: The purpose of the role is to work as a member of the team providing respite and home support services, in all Enable Ireland locations across Carlow and Kilkenny. To work with the children /young people through a person centred approach to meet their identified needs during their stay in active partnership and in line with the needs and wishes of each child and family. This post is required for the after-school day respite programme being rolled out this year. Overview of Duties: If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: Friday 26th June 2026 A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Consultant In Paediatric Emergency Medicine
Consultant Paediatric Emergency Medicine �� Join the Future of Paediatric Care at Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) �� Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) is now inviting applications for Consultant Paediatric Emergency Medicine Why join CHI? ✅ Career growth: A supportive environment, exposure to cross-disciplinary teams, and opportunities to work in Ireland's newest Hospital with state of the art equipment. ✅ Impactful work: Make a real difference and help in creating a culture of Ireland’s leading paediatric hospitals. Essential Requirements: The consultant must have completed training equivalent to that specified in the document “PAEDIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE IN IRELAND Development to date and future direction”, 2021, which is published by the Emergency Medicine Programme and endorsed by the Faculty of Paediatrics, Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, The national clinical programme for Emergency Medicine, The Irish Committee for Emergency Medicine Training Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland and the Irish Association for Emergency Medicine. �� Registration as a specialist in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland in the specialty of emergency medicine and �� Two years postgraduate training and experience in related paediatric specialties of which one year must be full time in paediatric emergency medicine. or �� Registration as a specialist in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland in the specialty of paediatrics and �� Two years postgraduate training and experience in related emergency specialties of which one year must be full time in paediatric emergency medicine. Desirable Requirements: �� Clinical fellowship training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine Application Process: Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met. The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria. * Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter. The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is 5th July by 23:45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’. Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method. For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact: Dr Paddy Fitzpatrick, Clinical Specialty Lead for Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Children’s Health Ireland at Temple Street. Email: Patrick.fitzpatrick@childrenshealthireland.ie Phone: 01-8784200 For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Recruitment at Aine.Campion@childrenshealthireland.ie PLEASE NOTE: CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey. It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.
Health And Social Care Professions Chief Information Officer
Purpose of the Role The Chief HSCP Information Officer will provide inspirational clinical leadership for HSCPs towards the opening of the new children’s hospital as a fully digital hospital. This is the largest, and one of the most complex health IT projects in Ireland, and the need for an energetic and visionary post holder, with proven evidence of delivery on large change management projects is evident. The ability to liaise with various internal and external stakeholders around the delivery of this project to the highest national and international standards is critical. The Chief HSCP Information Officer will be an energetic, passionate, and dedicated member of CHI’s leadership team with a critical leadership role in the successful delivery of the ICT Programme. The successful candidate may be required to work across CHI sites and services in line with organisational requirements and the development of the new children’s hospital and associated services. Essential Criteria: · Possess a 3rd level professional qualification as a health and social care professional (with statutory or other registration appropriate to discipline) · Minimum of 5 years post graduate, relevant experience · Minimum of 3 years at senior, clinical specialist or managerial level · Have successfully completed a post registration programme of study Level 8 or higher in a health care, management or leadership related area How to Apply & Informal Enquiries Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above are met. The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria. * Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter. The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is Sunday,28th June 2026 by 23:45 pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’. Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method. For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Neil O’Hare CIO@childrenshealthireland.ie For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Victoria Gsamelova Victoria.Gsamelova@childrenshealthireland.ie PLEASE NOTE: CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey. It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date. Below, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2026 for your information. · 10th August (Internal only) · 7th September · 5th October · 2nd November · 7th December Information on “Non-European Economic Area Applicants” is available from https://dbei.gov.ie/en/ Children’s Health Ireland is legally required to verify that all staff have the right to work in Ireland before they begin employment , regardless of nationality or immigration status. This right-to-work check is also necessary when an individual re-joins CHI or when their immigration permission or employment permit is due to expire. Permit holders can change their permit employer to CHI after a period of nine months has passed since commencing their first employment permit in the State. The change of employer applies to the General Employment Permit (GEP) and to the Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP) . The change is required to be completed as part of pre-employment clearance. All Permits and Change of Employer applications are processed on the Employment Permits Online . Some recruitment campaigns may be open to candidates who are not citizens of the EEA, Switzerland, or United Kingdom. You can consult the Critical Skills Occupational List see if your profession is currently eligible under this route.
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Respiratory Integrated Care
Job Title, Grade Code Clinical Nurse Specialist (Altraspeisialtóir Cliniciúil) – Respiratory Acute (Integrated Care) (Grade Code: 2632) Location of Post HSE Mid-West Acute Services/ Mid-West Community Healthcare (50:50) This is an appointment to HSE Mid West Acute Services/Mid-West Community Healthcare (50:50) by the Health Service Executive. The commitment for this post will be for 37.5 hours per week. This post is 50% acute based and 50% community based to work with the Integrated Respiratory Consultant (or specified other Respiratory Consultant until Integrated Respiratory Consultant is in post) in further development of integrated care services. This post may be subject to restructuring in the future to facilitate the re-organisation of services in line with new clinical models of acute and community services. This restructuring may entail an escalation of grade depending on candidate and site assessments. It is noted that the post must be congruent with the requirements of, and facilitate implementation of Sláintecare, and the HSE’s National Framework for the Integrated Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease, the National Clinical Programme for Respiratory and the Enhanced Community Care Business Case, including commitment to deliver the relevant performance outcomes. Please note this campaign will create a recruitment panel to fill current and future vacancies in all HSE areas. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact for further information about the role. Ms. Mary Corry, Assistant Director of Nursing – Medicine Directorate, UHL. Email: MaryC.Corry@hse.ie Tel: 087-1836735 Ms. Sandra Histon, ADPHN for Integrated Care Chronic Disease Management, St Joseph's Mulgrave St CDM Hub, Limerick. Email: sandra.histon@hse.ie Tel: 087-6543516 Contact UHLRecruitment@hse.ie for enquiries relating to the recruitment process.
Candidate Advanced Midwife Practitioner, Perinatal Mental Health
Job Title, Grade Code Candidate Advanced Midwife Practitioner (cAMP) (Perinatal Mental Health) Grade Codes: Advanced Midwife Practitioner (cAMP) 2536 Location of Post HSE Mid-West Acute Services - University Maternity Hospital Limerick There is currently one permanent whole-time vacancy available in University Maternity Hospital Limerick A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Candidate Advanced Midwife Practitioner (cAMP) (Perinatal Mental Health) for University Maternity Hospital Limerick from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Please contact Ms. Eileen Ronan, Director of Midwifery, University Maternity Hospital Limerick for further information about this position. Email: eileen.ronan@hse.ie Telephone: 061-483126 Contact UHLRecruitment@hse.ie for enquiries relating to the recruitment process.
Sport & Leisure Attendant
The Sport & Leisure Attendant helps create a friendly, welcoming, and enjoyable experience for everyone who uses the Leisure Centre. Their duties include supervising the swimming pool, teaching swimming lessons, and supporting other activities at St. Michael’s House Leisure Centre. They may also help run sports and leisure activities at other St. Michael’s House locations or at community venues. The Sport & Leisure Attendant works closely with service users and their support staff to help them achieve their personal goals related to physical activity and leisure. This includes helping to plan, organise, and support activities that meet each person's needs and help them reach their goals. Main duties/responsibilities Lifeguarding and Pool Duties When working as a lifeguard, the Sport & Leisure Attendant is responsible for supervising the swimming pool and the areas around it to help keep everyone safe. Their duties include: • Provide pool supervision in line with National Pool Lifeguard standards and follow the facility NOP and EAP. • Working with other lifeguards to ensure the pool is supervised safely. • Maintaining professional standards and ensuring pool users follow the rules. • Carrying out routine pool water tests. • Recognising emergencies and responding appropriately. • Performing rescues when needed. • Providing first aid when required. • Taking part in regular lifeguard training to maintain best practices and emergency readiness. • Conducting routine health and safety checks. The Sport & Leisure Attendant must help ensure the safety and wellbeing of all service users and follow all St. Michael’s House Safeguarding Policies. Other duties include: • Regularly checking poolside rescue and teaching equipment to ensure it is in good working order. • Reporting maintenance requirements and ensuring the facility remains safe, clean, and operational. Physical Activity Programming As part of their role, the Sport & Leisure Attendant will work with the wider team to plan, organise, and deliver a variety of physical activity programmes, classes, and events. This may include supporting activities such as the annual Aquathon, summer adventure sports programme, and other health, fitness, and leisure initiatives designed to encourage participation and enjoyment for all service users. Additional Responsibilities The Sport & Leisure Attendant will work closely with the Duty Manager and Leisure Centre Operations Manager to provide a high-quality service to service users, their families, and staff. Additional duties include: • Facilitate enjoyable and engaging activities that promote physical, social, and emotional wellbeing. • Promote an inclusive and person-centred environment that encourages participation and independence. • Assisting service users to access and use the facilities safely and confidently. • Ensuring that every service user is treated with respect and experiences the organisation’s values of respect, kindness, honesty, excellence, and creativity. Health and Safety The Sport & Leisure Attendant must: • Report all accidents and incidents using the appropriate St. Michael’s House reporting procedures. • Follow all St. Michael’s House Safeguarding Policies. • Follow policies and procedures relating to fire safety, equipment use, manual handling, and other health and safety requirements. • Take part in fire drills and fire safety procedures, including completing any required records and paperwork. • Take responsibility for health and safety within the Leisure Centre and during activities outside the Centre. Personal Care The Sport & Leisure Attendant may be required to assist service users with personal care needs when appropriate. Principle qualifications required Essential • Pool Lifeguard certification Desired, but not essential Qualifications: • A recognised Qualification in Fitness Instruction/ Sport, Leisure & Recreation/ Community Sports Development/ Coaching or Teaching/Health Promotion • Full Driving Licence • Pool Plant Room qualification • NCEF/NCEHS/ITEC Fitness Qualification or Sports Coaching Certificates. • Aqua Aerobics Certificate • Older Adult Physical Activity Programming • Disability Awareness Training • Swimming Teaching Qualification • Competency in Microsoft Office, in particular Word, Excel and Outlook Experience Required • Previous work experience in Lifeguarding/Fitness Instruction/ Sport, Leisure & Recreation/ Community Sports Development/ Coaching or Teaching/Health Promotion • Previous experience working with people with disabilities. Other Information Skills • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills • Planning and organisational skills, particularly coordinating processes, and systems. • Excellent customer service skills. • Physically fit Abilities & personal attributes • Be self-motivated with a positive attitude, able to work on own initiative and to prioritise workloads • Be a strong team player • Be safety conscious and create a safe environment for people to participate in health & wellbeing activities • Provide assistance in an emergency • Recognise the needs of customers and to provide assistance accordingly • Be punctual, reliable and demonstrate excellent time management. • Be approachable and be able to establish productive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders • Be a dynamic, flexible and resourceful person reactive to change and with a willingness to learn. • Be self-motivated with a positive attitude, able to work on own initiative and to prioritise workloads. • Demonstrate an innovative and creative approach to problem solving both within the organisation and within the local community / society as we look to enhance health and wellbeing.
