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JOB PURPOSE: The Summer Activity Scheme aims to provide inclusive physical activities for young people with disabilities between the ages of 7-17 years in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area. Through this Scheme, the young people will be introduced to different forms of physical activity which will breakdown existing barriers to their participation and enhance their active lifestyles, health and confidence. The post holder will be required to assist with the co-ordination and organisation of the programme of activities, supervise and care for the young people participating in the Scheme and ensure adherence to Council policies and procedures. All correspondence in relation to your application will be sent via e-mail. Please ensure a valid e-mail address and phone number is provided when filling out the application form. Applicants must advise of any changes to contact details during the process. Applicants should ensure they check their e-mails including junk folder regularly. Please download the Job Description and Person Specification as these will not be available after the advertisement closes. Recruiting Office: Human Resources Section (Craigavon Office) Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Civic Centre Lakeview Road Craigavon BT64 1AL 0300 0300 900 Ext 62014
Maintenance Officer
Maintenance Officer - Grosvenor House Location: Grosvenor House, 5 Glengall St, Belfast, BT12 5AD Salary: £11,305.84 per annum (£15.53 per hour - effective 1st of April) Contract: Permanent Work hours: 14 hours per week - 2 days, On Call Rota Please note we do not offer sponsorship for this role. Belfast Central Mission (BCM) is an award-winning leading charity with social care projects and social enterprises across Northern Ireland. With over 300 staff and volunteers. The Estates & Facilities team support all services across Northern Ireland to deliver vital services to people at their point of need. The team currently looks after a portfolio of 10 properties. This includes supported accommodation, care homes and 2 private dwellings. These are mixtures of joint and sole tenancies. The Estates & Facilities team supports the following: • Planned preventive and reactive maintenance. • Health and Safety requirements for the full organisation and all its sites. • Supports an external IT company to meet the organisations IT requirements. • Facilities management of Grosvenor House, Glengall Street, Belfast. Your new role You will be responsible for all upkeep and repair duties including maintaining green spaces, identifying need for repairs, responding to maintenance requests, and servicing equipment throughout the business. To be an effective Maintenance officer, you will be skilled and hard-working, with outstanding problem-solving abilities. What we can offer you Please see attached job description and specification for further details BCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Care Attendant
Salary: Scale 3 SCP 7 - 9 £26,403 - £27,254 per annum pro rata based on 37 hours per week Hours: Training (22 July 2026 – 24 July 2026 inclusive): Wednesday – Friday 9.00 am – 4.00 pm (including 30 minutes unpaid break) Scheme weeks (27 July 2026 – 14 August 2026 inclusive, excluding Saturdays and Sundays): Monday – Friday 9.30 am – 3.30 pm plus additional hours as required Applicants must be available for the entire duration of the training and the Scheme as outlined above. Duration: Temporary Contract for the duration of the Scheme as outlined above The Council may retain a list of reserve candidates arising from this recruitment for any vacancies which may arise which are the same or similar and are of an equal grade of pay throughout the Council area. Such a reserve list will be compiled and held for a period of 6 months. All employees are expected to model the Customer Care behaviours of “Serve Passionately, Engage Positively and Deliver Consistently.” JOB PURPOSE The Summer Activity Scheme aims to provide inclusive physical activities for young people with disabilities between the ages of 7 - 17 years in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area. Through this Scheme, the young people will be introduced to different forms of physical activity which will breakdown existing barriers to their participation and enhance their active lifestyles, health and confidence. The post holder will be required to assist with the co-ordination and organisation of the programme of activities, supervise and care for the young people participating in the Scheme and ensure adherence to Council policies and procedures. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of the young people participating in the scheme. Assist with the co-ordination and organisation of the programme of activities to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the scheme. Assume responsibilities of the Leader when the Leader is absent. Keep the Leader informed of medical considerations/difficulties of each young person. Administer medication in accordance with Trust guidelines and the Medication Log. Keep the Leader informed of accidents and other incidents. Assign duties to other employees as required. Supervision and caring duties including toileting and changing. Accompany young people during the scheme on private transport as required. Undertake any other relevant duties that may be required and are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post. Qualifications and Training Currently undertaking or have completed: • Teacher training or other relevant 3rd level qualification (i.e. HNC/HND, Level 4, Degree) in line with the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) in a relevant discipline/subject such as third level qualification e.g. sports, leisure, arts, youth work. OR • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant subject e.g. Childcare, Teaching/Classroom Assistant. OR • National Governing Body Coaching Qualification Level 1 or equivalent (Please note relevancy should be clearly demonstrated). (https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels ) Experience • Experience of working with young people between the ages of 7 - 17 years. Key Skills and Attributes • Effective communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to assist with co-ordination and organisation of the programme • Ability to work within established procedures and guidelines • Customer focused • High level of commitment towards job Working Arrangements/Flexibility Applicants must be available for the entire duration of the training and the Scheme: Training (22 July 2026 – 24 July 2026 inclusive): Wednesday – Friday 9.00 am – 4.00 pm (including 30 minutes unpaid break) Scheme weeks (27 July 2026 – 14 August 2026 inclusive, excluding Saturdays and Sundays): Monday – Friday 9.30 am – 3.30 pm plus additional hours as required Applicants must be available for the entire duration of the training and the Scheme as outlined above.
Seasonal General Operatives
Wages: Scale 1: SCP 3 - 5 £12.85 - £13.26 per hour The Council applies the Living Foundation Wage of £13.45 per hour to applicable grades Wages will be paid on a monthly basis. Main Purpose of Job: To work individually or as part of a team in undertaking a range of general environmental work, including grass cutting, grounds maintenance, horticulture, refuse collection including wheelie bins and food caddies, waste disposal, and litter collection. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Criteria: Please provide evidence of any skills, qualities, or experience relevant to any of the below: a) Refuse collection b) Litter collection and responsibility for keeping an outdoor area clean and tidy c) Grass cutting, horticultural and grounds maintenance experience in a medium to large scale setting, including the use of strimmers and ride-on grounds machinery d) General maintenance of buildings or outdoor areas, e.g. paths, parks, etc. e) Cleaning or maintenance of toilets used by the public Effective communication skills and experience of dealing with members of the public Availability to work weekends and public holidays Desirable Criteria: Hold a valid UK Driving Licence, Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Licence, or other machine operator licence with relevant experience.
General Operative
Wages: Scale 1: SCP 3 - 5 £12.85 - £13.26 per hour - The Council apply the living foundation wage of £13.45 per hour to applicable grades Wages will be paid on a monthly basis Key Purpose of the Job The purpose of the job is to maintain the cleanliness of the local area. This includes ensuring the Council facilities and the surrounding areas are kept to a high standard of neatness, tidiness and cleanliness so that the overall environment is attractive and pleasant. Commitment to this task will be necessary from the postholder. Key Areas of Work ▪ Street cleansing and litter collection. ▪ Litter collection on main roads. ▪ Upkeep of play areas, lay-bys, picnic sites and bus shelters. ▪ General maintenance. Main Duties and Responsibilities ▪ Sweeping streets, pavements and car parks, either manually or accompanying a mechanical sweeper on designated routes. ▪ Collection of litter from all public areas – roads, car parks, paths, verges, playgrounds, tourist facilities, etc; place filled litter sacks in agreed locations and collect filled litter sacks and bring to recycling centre/storage location as instructed. ▪ Inspect and clean playgrounds. ▪ Empty litter bins and remove posters and graffiti and report to Supervisor incidents of vandalism, abuse of service, etc. ▪ Inspect and remove fly tipping/illegal dumping and dispose of it as necessary. ▪ Arrange for appropriate supplies of materials to be retained for use in the various properties and amenities. ▪ Identify areas for improvement, report damage and take action, where possible. ▪ Ensure appropriate disposal of any syringes, sharp or other dangerous items. ▪ Interact and co-operate with members of the public. ▪ Carry out all activities with due regard to the health and safety of the postholder and others, including the wearing of protective clothing, etc. as required. ▪ Take responsibility for a range of tools and items of equipment and report defects, as applicable. ▪ Other activities relevant to the post which may be allocated from time to time, including providing holiday cover and cluster working in other towns/areas. General ▪ To comply with all the Council’s policies and procedures including the Employee Code of Conduct and the Employee and Councillor Working Relationship Protocol, and as Line Manager, ensure that all employees comply with same. ▪ To promote the Council’s equal opportunities policies and avoid all forms of discrimination as an employer and a service provider. ▪ To implement all Financial and Procurement policies and procedures. ▪ To comply with employee responsibility in relation to all records held, created or used as part of the Council’s business. All records, paper or electronic, are public records and accessible by the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004 and the Data Protection Act 1998. ▪ To undertake the duties of the post at all times in a manner that enhances and promotes the positive image of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. ▪ The postholder will be expected to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation. The above list should not be seen as an exhaustive list of duties, and the postholder will be expected to undertake other relevant duties, as required. ▪ To undertake training as required. Essential Criteria One year’s suitable and relevant experience to include a minimum of 6 months in a working environment, with evidence of the ability, in at least two of the following areas: a) Manual labour in an outdoor working environment b) Property maintenance and use of power equipment/machinery c) Litter collection/street cleansing/responsibilities for upkeep of a site e.g. caretaking d) Grass cutting/grounds maintenance Experience of dealing confidently and effectively with members of the public. Experience of working in a responsible manner, using initiative and with minimum supervision. Experience of maintaining up-to-date and accurate records. The possession of a current valid driving licence will be necessary and access to a form of transport, as travel is required between work locations.
Housekeeper
Role: To efficiently undertake cleaning, domestic, catering and laundry duties within Northern Ireland Hospice facilities, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the buildings. To provide housekeeping cover between any of the Northern Ireland Hospice sites, as and when required. Principal Duties: • Ensure that patients, families and visitors to Northern Ireland Hospice facilities are treated with politeness and courtesy at all times. • Undertake housekeeping duties within Northern Ireland Hospice in order to provide services in an effective and efficient manner, while meeting quality and hygiene standards. • Undertake cleaning duties in accordance with the set rota and maintain a high standard of presentation at all times. • Undertake in-house laundry duties. • Check regularly and maintain standard cleaning materials and consumables such as detergents, paper products, protective clothing, etc., and report same to the Estates Support Manager. • Report via the Estates and Facilities Department any structural or fabric repairs or risks which are identified as being required, for example, faulty light fittings, equipment repairs, fire safety issues, etc. • Adhere to all policies and procedures including the Health and Safety Policy, Infection Control, Waste Management, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, Safeguarding, and Social Media. • Ensure that any concerns or complaints relating to the housekeeping service are referred to the Estates Support Manager as soon as possible so that they can be dealt with in a timely and sensitive manner and participate in investigating such complaints in accordance with Hospice policies. • Be alert to the presence of risk within the working environment, take steps to minimise the risk and notify a Manager so that harm can be prevented. • Promote good teamwork whilst undertaking duties and communicate any job-related issues to the Estates Support Manager in a timely manner. • Participate in the development of services, policies and procedures as determined by the needs of the service and as a result of engagement with service users. • Attend mandatory training and team meetings. • Carry out any other duties which may be allocated from time to time to ensure the service is maintained, including assistance with pantry/kitchen duties in the In-patient Unit. • Provide Housekeeper cover between any of the Northern Ireland Hospice sites, as and when required at short notice. Note: This Job Description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of Northern Ireland Hospice. Salary Range: Based on Band 2 £24,975 per annum pro rata Hours: Permanent Part Time, 25.5 hours per week. The postholder will be required to meet the needs of the work rota and be flexible, including changing working shifts to maintain services during periods of annual leave or sick leave. Essential Criteria: • Previous experience of housekeeping/domestic work. • Ability to provide a high standard of cleanliness. • Demonstrate effective communication skills. • Hold a full UK driving licence or have access to transport to fulfil the requirements of the role. Desirable Criteria: • Previous experience of housekeeping/domestic work in a healthcare setting. • Basic food hygiene certificate or willingness to undertake. • British Institute of Cleaning Sciences Licence to Practice qualification or willingness to undertake.
Cleaning Operative
Mount Charles Group are one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Cleaning Operative to join our team based at Ladbrokes, Twin Spires. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: Basic statutory training for the role will require all candidates to have basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to assist in understanding safety and work, instructions and communicating with customer on a day-today basis. The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview. Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex-offenders, a copy of which can be provided upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE
Machine Operator
Machine Operator Job Ref No: DFP/MO/03/26 Summary of Role: The job role involves being responsible for routine mechanical tasks and the essential upkeep of machinery to minimise downtown and ensure the smooth running of Production Department. Duties and Responsibilities: Hours of work for the role are Monday to Friday with varying start and finish times to suit the needs of the business. In return all employees will have access to a Healthcare Plan (includes children up to the age of 18), Company Pension with Life Assurance and an active Health and Well Being strategy.
Leisure Attendant / Lifeguard
Key Purpose of the Post: To undertake lifeguarding duties and a wide range of work, as part of a team, to provide the best possible service to users of the facilities and to respond effectively to needs and requirements as they arise. The postholder will assist with and ensure the safety of users and maintain a high standard of cleanliness at all times. To encourage a workplace culture that contributes to the aim of continuous improvement. Ensuring adherence to all H&S policies and procedures and comply with the normal operating procedures (NOP) and emergency action plans (EAP).
Room Leader
This is a Full-time, Permanent position in Greendale Day Nursery Are you passionate about working with young children? Do you have a caring and patient nature? We’re looking for a Room Leader to join our vibrant team, where you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children, all while enjoying a fantastic work-life balance. Our award-winning nursery, Greendale, are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Room Leader to join their team! This is a permanent, full-time role offering 36 hours per week, worked across four days on a rotating schedule between 7:00am and 6:00pm. As a Room Leader, you’ll play a key role in supporting and guiding your team to deliver exceptional care and learning experiences for the children in your room. Key Responsibilities: Lead and support your designated room team with a fair, consistent, and positive approach.Help implement engaging and age-appropriate programmes for the children. Contribute to and oversee observations, planning, and the development of individual education and care plans. Ensure a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment for all children. Maintain strong communication with parents, carers, and external professionals. Participate actively in team meetings and contribute to a collaborative work environment. Carry out additional duties as requested by management. Essential Criteria: NVQ Level 3 in Childcare (or currently working towards completion). Proven experience in a day nursery or childcare setting. Demonstrated experience in leading or supervising a team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Dependable, punctual, and physically capable of meeting the demands of the role. Patient, enthusiastic, and committed to creating a positive learning atmosphere. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in early years education, with a great balance between work and life, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and start your journey with us. Job Benefits: Company Pension Reduced Chilcare costs Free parking Company incentives Funded Personal Development Oppertunities Uniform provided Uniform allowance Email- Amyb@cleardaynurseries. com with any queries. * Must be aged 18 or over at the time of application
