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On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the delivery of integrated FM services within a complex and high-profile operational environment based in Kerry. This is an excellent opportunity for a customer-focused and commercially minded facilities professional to take ownership of a significant contract, leading site operations while developing strong professional relationships with stakeholders, service partners and client representatives. As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of both Hard and Soft Facilities Management services, while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across the site. You will be responsible for the management and coordination of integrated facilities services including building and asset management, technical services, cleaning, security, waste management, contractor management, health & safety compliance and service delivery performance. The Role Reporting to the regional operations leader, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of FM services, ensuring contractual commitments, service standards and client expectations are consistently achieved. You will provide leadership to site teams and specialist contractors, champion a culture of professionalism and accountability, and play a key role in maintaining a high-performing operational environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of integrated Facilities Management services across the site. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with client stakeholders. Manage site operations in line with agreed KPIs, SLAs and contractual obligations. Lead, motivate and develop operational teams and service partners. Oversee Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance programmes. Manage specialist contractors and ensure services are delivered safely and effectively. Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, statutory requirements and company procedures. Monitor budgets, expenditure and contractor performance. Support lifecycle projects, asset management initiatives and continuous improvement programmes. Drive a culture of professionalism, customer service and operational excellence. About You We're interested in speaking with experienced Facilities Management professionals who can confidently manage both operational delivery and client relationships within a busy environment. You will ideally possess: A good understanding of Hard FM services, including Mechanical & Electrical systems, HVAC, BMS and Fire Systems. Experience managing Soft FM services and third-party contractors. Excellent stakeholder management and customer relationship skills. Strong leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate teams. Good commercial awareness and budget management experience. Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills. A proactive, hands-on approach with a focus on service quality and continuous improvement. Desirable Professional FM qualifications or industry memberships welcomed. Third-level qualification in Facilities Management, Engineering, Building Services Trade or a related discipline would be an advantage but not essential with the right experience IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification advantageous. What's on Offer? Competitive salary of €60,000 - €65,000 Comprehensive benefits package Career progression opportunities within a leading international organisation Exposure to a complex and high-profile facilities environment Supportive leadership team and long-term development prospects
Experienced Food & Beverage Assistants
Food & Beverage Assistants – 4* Grand Hotel Are you energetic, customer-focused, and ready to be part of the magic at The Grand Hotel? The Grand Hotel Malahide is looking for enthusiastic Food & Beverage Assistants to join our busy Food & Beverage team across our Bar, Restaurant, and Lounge . Applicants must: About the Role: As a Food & Beverage Assistant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our guests enjoy exceptional service throughout our hotel. You’ll assist with food and drink service in our bars, restaurants, and banqueting suites, maintaining the highest standards of presentation and hospitality. Responsibilities will include: · To assist in for Food & Beverage Service to the Hotel standard . To deliver an exceptional guest experience · To ensure that all opening and closing procedures are conducted in line with SOP’s · To be responsible for the appearance and tidiness of the Service Areas · To ensure that all preparation is completed in advance of Service times · To communicate Hotel and Group services to guests Perks of joining the team: We have a very friendly and helpful team and we hope you will fit right into our family. We provide: · Great Remuneration package with flexible working pattern available · Meals on duty · Complimentary Parking on site · Complimentary use of Arena Fitness Gym · Discounted rates for staff, family, and friends across the FBD Hotels Group - FBD Insurance 15% Discount · Taxsaver Scheme & Cycle to work Scheme · Cash Saving Scheme- Save as you Earn · 'Refer a friend' scheme
Care Assistants, Children's & Adults Respite
Children’s and Adult Respite Services Position: Care Assistants Please note: The initial assignment will be within Children’s or Adult Respite Services. However, in line with organisational needs, this may be subject to change. Employment type : Full Time and Part Time positions available Aligned to the Care Assistant(Disability Services) pay scale. Salary: The 13-point salary scale for the post as of 01/06/2026 €34,881, €36,034, €37,602, €38,122, €38,965, €40,603, €42,362, €42,976, €44,504 €45,647, €46,578, €47,624, €48,434LSI New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. About Us Our respite centres are dedicated to offering a safe, supportive and nurturing environment where residents can thrive and enjoy meaningful experiences. About the Role We are seeking compassionate and enthusiastic Care Assistants to join our teams across our children and adult respite services. As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting children and adults with disabilities, ensuring their comfort, safety and well-being while promoting their independence and dignity. Note: Shortlisting will be based on the information provided on the application form. Key Responsibilities Informal enquiries may be made to Leanne Moloney, Regional Manager (086 6063302). Completed application forms must be submitted by Friday 9th of October 2026. A panel may be formed for a 12-month period to fill any future full time or part time Care Assistant - Respite Services positions that may arise across Horizons. Visit our website at www.horizonscork.ie
Healthcare Assistant
Healthcare Assistant – Holywood - (Job Ref: 26N/HCAH) Randox Health continues to be at the forefront of clinical diagnostics, dedicated to improving health worldwide with our disruptive technology and innovative diagnostic solutions. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant within our clinic in Holywood and Belfast. Location : Randox Health Holywood, 2 Reburn Square, Holywood, Co, Down, BT18 9HZ. Successful applicants will work within a dynamic rota model. This means that while rotas will be provided in advance, scheduled shifts may be across different clinic locations within the relevant cluster area, depending on customer demand and operational requirements. This role will also cover the clinic on the Lisburn Road in Belfast. Contract Offered : Full-time, permanent Working Hours / Shifts : 4 on 4 off shift pattern, including weekends, working 7am to 7pm. For this position, as you may be in contact with live blood samples, you must be vaccinated against Hepatitis B or be able to get it following a successful interview stage. In line with Care Quality Commission guidelines, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Access NI check. Right to Work Requirement Please note that this role requires candidates to have the legal right to work in the UK for a minimum of 12 months from the application date. This is to ensure completion of our 9-month probationary period and for any potential sponsorship decisions to be considered. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at the point of hire. What does this role involve? This role is responsible for ensuring customers have an excellent experience from the moment they enter our clinic, taking blood samples from both private and corporate clients. This is a varied role that may also include the following responsibilities: • Conduct comprehensive client appointments, including blood and urine sample collection, personal health measurements, and data entry into our Patient Information Systems (PIS). • Demonstrate sensitive communication to ensure client understanding and consent. • Maintain accurate records in PIS, uploading all relevant documentation. • Represent the company professionally at offsite events and appointments. • Engage in upselling and cross-selling at our private health clinic. • Proactively drive sales and exceed targets. • Help with reception, front of house and other administrative duties. • Complete company forms, specimen labelling, and laboratory test order forms accurately. Essential criteria: • Experience within a healthcare or customer service environment. • Confident using IT programmes. • Flexibility with working hours, as required by the business inclusive of evenings and weekends. • Flexibility to work from offsite locations at least once per month. • Strong communication skills. • Currently have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. Desirable: • Previous Phlebotomy experience and certificate or equivalent training. • Experience in a private healthcare setting. • Experience in customer service. • 6 months experience in Phlebotomy. • Sales / Retail experience. • Valid UK or Irish driving licence.
Clinical Nurse Manager, Children's Residential Respite Centre
Clinical Nurse Manager 1 Children’s Residential Respite Centre Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities and their families? Do you have the skills and experience to lead a caring and dedicated team? Join our organisation and support the management of one of our Residential Respite Centres, a safe and supportive space for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and / or autism. Position: Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM1) Location : Montenotte, Cork. Employment type : Full Time Permanent 37.5 hour working week Aligned to the Clinical Nurse Manager 1 pay scale Salary: The 8-point salary scale for the post as of 01/06/2026. €57,780, €58,828, €60,306, €61,810, €63,305, €64,809, €66,484, €68,046 About the Role As a CNM1 you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional care to children we support attending respite services. You will oversee the day-to-day clinical management of centre, under the guidance of the Person in Charge, ensuring high standards of care, compliance with regulations and a nurturing environment for children and staff. Key Responsibilities Informal enquiries may be made to Leanne Moloney, Regional Manager (086 6063302) or Patricia Hetherington, Assistant Director of Nursing (086 823 3003) Completed application forms must be submitted by Friday 9th October 2026. Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application. Please visit our website at www.horizonscork.ie
Staff Nursetheatre Department, Recruitment Panel | & Opportunities
STAFF NURSE(S) – THEATRE DEPARTMENT Recruitment Panel – Permanent Full-Time & Part-Time We are inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced Staff Nurses for inclusion on our Theatre Department Recruitment Panel. The panel will be used to fill permanent full-time and part-time Staff Nurse positions within the Theatre Department as vacancies arise. Opportunities may be available across Scrub & Circulating and Anaesthetics & Recovery. Successful candidates appointed from the panel will join an experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team committed to delivering safe, high-quality and patient-centred care throughout the perioperative journey. Essential Requirements: Desirable Requirements: A recognised professional qualification in Theatre/Perioperative Nursing. For details on the particulars of qualifications and experience, and a job description please contact Rebecca Moran, Recruitment & Selection Officer HR - rebecca.moran@nohc.ie Informal enquiries are welcome to Sinead Vaughan, CNM3 Sinead.vaughan@nohc.ie 01-8140326/ Dect phone 8936 ___________________________________________________________________ Interested candidates should apply via Rezoomo with a copy of their Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter. Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00pm on Friday 9th October 2026 . - Shortlisting will take place -Your application must be your own work and reflect your own experiences, competencies and skills. Do not use AI to complete the application form. -Pay and conditions as per Department of Health guidelines. -National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh is an equal opportunities employer -Data Protection: Please refer to https://nohc.ie/privacy-policy/ to learn more about how we handle your personal data and the rights that you have during the recruitment cycle. -A panel will be formed for future permanent role.
Store Trainer
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 2,600 shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland is driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. Maxi Zoo Ireland is seeking a Store Trainer to support the delivery of EJC Stacker Training across our store network. This is a Part-Time role (Specified Purpose Contract) and will commense in November 2026. The successful candidate will deliver practical and theory-based training, promote safe working practices, and provide administrative support to the Learning & Development team. While the role will be primarily based in our Naas store , the successful candidate must be willing to travel to other stores within the region as required to deliver training and support Learning & Development initiatives. An EJC Stacker Instructor qualification is desirable; however, external instructor training can be provided for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities
Social Care 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 Social Care Workers to join our team in Dublin (CHO6). We have full-time and part-time opportunities within our teams in Sandyford and Dun Laoghaire. Contract Type: Permanent Posts. Contract Hours: Full time and part time hours considered up to 39 per week. Salary Scale: €39,160– €54,746 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 : 31 days pro rata per annum and proportionately less for less than 12 months service. Overview of the Post: To work as part of a dedicated and innovative team in an Adult Day Service working with Adults with physical and/or sensory or mild to moderate Intellectual disabilities, within a quality framework. The post holder will support the individuals accessing the service with all aspects of their daily lives in accordance with their individual needs and preferences. *Please note that you must hold a full, clean, manual class B driver’s licence to be eligible for this role. You will be required to present evidence of this and your qualifications before being invited to interview* Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list of duties. The successful candidate will have: Essential Criteria: 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. · Hold a professional registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. AND · Have a Schedule 3 qualification. OR · Have a comparable qualification recognised by Social Care Workers Registration Board. AND · Candidates must have the knowledge, skills, and suitability required to perform the role effectively. 2. Annual Registration · On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. 3. Additional Criteria: · Experience in contributing to the development of personal plans. · Experience and knowledge of the role of a key worker. · Experience of delivering personal care. · Experience of assisting adults with medical needs/ administering medication. · Experience of engaging in professional supervision. · Eligible to work in the State. · Possess a full, clean, manual driving licence. Desirable Criteria: · Experience of working with adults and families with physical/sensory /intellectual disabilities. · Minimum of 1 year post qualification experience relevant to the role. 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: 12th October 2026 Interview date for successful applications: TBC 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
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Senior Pharmacy Technician – Full-time, Permanent Responsibilities: · To work collaboratively with other members of the Pharmacy team and Departments in the Hospital to ensure that patient care is central to all activities of the Pharmacy Department. · To be fully aware of and comply with the codes of practice of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland and the Mental Health Commission. · To have full knowledge of and competently use the Pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures and to contribute to development and updating of Standard Operating Procedures. · To perform the following dispensary duties: I. Dispense in-patient, out-patient, weekend -leave and staff prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist. II. Dispense ward stock lists. III. Co-ordinate dispensary workflow. IV. Co-ordinate medication ordering in a cost-efficient manner. V. Co-ordinate stock management processes including storage, returns, recycling, dispensary lay-out, medication waste and sustainability. VI. Ensure compliance with Falsified Medicines Directive and associated processes. VII. Co-ordinate out-of-hours trolley, first aid kits, emergency trays, patients’ own medicines.
Recruit Prison Officers
Salary As of 1st June 2026, following salary scale applies to Recruit Prison Officers: PPC €38,413.00 €39,7189.00 €42,789.00 (NORMAL MAX) Entry will be at the minimum point of the scale. Introduction The Irish Prison Service is responsible for the provision of safe and secure custody, dignity of care and rehabilitation to people in custody for safer communities. The Irish Prison Service operates as an executive office within the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration (“the Department”). It is headed by a Director General supported by a number of Directors. The Irish Prison Service is a key component in our country’s Criminal Justice System. It employs some 3,700 uniformed and civilian staff. Currently, the Irish Prison Service estate (the Estate) is made up of 13 prisons; 10 closed Prisons (Arbour Hill, Castlerea, Cloverhill, Cork, Dóchas, Limerick, Midlands, Mountjoy, Portlaoise, and Wheatfield), the Training Unit (Mountjoy) and two Open Centres (Loughan House and Shelton Abbey). Typically, the Irish Prison Service manages approximately 6,000 people in custody at any one time, both male and female, aged 18 and over. Irish Prison Service Headquarters (HQ) is located in Longford. HQ is made up of five Directorates including Care and Rehabilitation, Operations, Human Resources, Finance and Estates, and Corporate Services, Governance and ICT. Our Mission Providing safe and secure custody, dignity of care and rehabilitation to prisoners for safer communities. Our Vision A safer community through excellence in a prison service built on respect for human dignity. Our Values Teamwork - We achieve more by working together than we can as individuals working alone. Integrity - We must always have the courage to do the right thing, the decent thing, even when no one else is watching. Potential - Everyone has the potential to be a better person, and we actively seek to provide staff and those in custody with opportunities to realise and achieve this. Safety - We actively contribute to maintaining an environment in which staff and those in our custody feel emotionally and physically safe and ultimately, contribute to a safer community. Support - We actively seek to provide supports to staff and support rehabilitation of those in custody. These values foster and support the courage to make a difference in all that we do and to ensure that the Irish Prison Service is: • an open, inclusive, diverse and proud organisation which focuses on teamwork and collaboration and encourages supportive and positive relationships. • an ethical and accountable organisation where the highest standards are expected, promoted and adhered to and which is open to external scrutiny and adheres to human rights. • a competent organisation where staff are equipped with the necessary skills and competencies to reach their potential, behave appropriately and have a clear understanding of their role in the organisation. • a supportive organisation which promotes the safety and the physical and mental health of all staff, where staff are valued and recognised and there is a focus on “those that do” rather than “those that don’t”. • a rehabilitative organisation which supports positive change, improved resettlement and reintegration opportunities for prisoners through targeted action and interagency collaboration and support. • a more aware organisation where the rights and needs of the citizen, especially victims, are always supported, recognised and listened to. The Prison Environment A prison is not a usual environment for any human being. It is a complex and dynamic environment which has the potential to be stressful for both prisoners and for staff. The normalisation of the prison environment is largely dependent on effective management and on the development of appropriate relationships by our prison staff with our prisoners. Prisons operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. A list of all Prison Estates can be found in Appendix 1. Our Prisoners While each prisoner’s personal life story is unique, many of our prisoners have mental illnesses, behavioural issues and addictions. They have been subjected to sexual, domestic and social abuse, and/or have neglected their own physical health. Some prisoners have committed serious crimes. Some have come from disadvantaged and minority groups in society, and some have had little or no opportunity or encouragement to participate in education or training programmes. Our Staff In Ireland, recent years have required Prison Officers to undertake increasingly complex and diverse tasks, balancing their traditional security focussed role with a renewed emphasis on facilitating rehabilitative interventions that address offending behaviour. Prison Officers are the frontline staff who interact most with prisoners on a daily basis and as a result, have the potential to positively influence prisoners to engage in training, education, psychology and community in-reach services within the prison system. Knowledge of the legal framework which governs the management of prisoners and skills such as searching and restraint techniques are important competencies for prison staff, however, the most important aspects of operating as an effective Prison Officer is the capacity to relate to and engage with prisoners, act with professionalism, tolerance and humanity and the ability to role model positive social behaviour. Such traits stem from life experience and personal values. Role Profile Prison Officers conduct the majority of the face to face interactions with people committed to prison throughout their sentence including transportation from court; committal; safety; security; accommodation; supporting access to healthcare, psychology, in reach services, work training, education and visits by family friends and legal representatives; maintaining good order and discipline; and supporting their care, progression, desistence and rehabilitation in order that they can safely reintegrate back into their communities on completion of their sentence. Given that prisoners spend the majority of their sentence in the presence of Prison Officers, building appropriate relationships with prisoners and actively role modelling positive behaviours in general appearance, demeanour and in daily interactions with colleagues and prisoners are fundamental aspects of the role. Prison Officers must always secure and account for every prisoner in their care, whether inside the prison or when on prisoner escorts. An overview of the wide variety of accountabilities associated with the role of Prison Officer, both within a prison context and across the wider organisation are outlined below: a) Ensure the safe and secure custody of prisoners by • Accounting for and securing all prisoners, prisoner information, keys and radios in your custody at all times. • Setting clear expectations of behaviour for prisoners, utilising the Incentivised Regime Scheme to reflect the consequences of their behaviour and initiating disciplinary proceedings when the Prison Rules are breached by prisoners. • Vigilantly monitoring prison cells and infrastructure for damage, tampering, breakage, or for potential risk of injury on a daily basis and report any potential threats to security or safety to the Assistant Chief Officer (ACO) and Trades Officer immediately. • Monitoring yards, visits, gates, nets, external perimeters and overhead airspace utilising CCTV and other measures and reporting any suspect activity to the ACO. • Quickly identifying and interpreting warning signs, indicators, changes in prisoner behaviour, routines and habits, regarding potential threats to the good order and safe and secure custody of prisoners and promptly acting to resolve or prevent incidents and communicating to other staff if there are any unresolved issues. • Identifying and reporting evidence of possession or use of prohibited articles, drugs or substances within the prison. • Preventing non-compliant and violent conduct and the unlawful escape of prisoners in a manner consistent with the Prison Rules. • Maintaining familiarity with and rehearsing or implementing contingency plans in order to effectively respond to a prison emergency or critical incident. b) Contribute to the care, progression, desistence and rehabilitation of prisoners by • Actively role modelling positive behaviours in your general appearance, demeanour, in your daily interactions with colleagues and prisoners and by ensuring that decisions relating to prisoner requests are responded to quickly and the prisoner understands the justification for the decision. • Monitoring and recording indicators regarding the physical and mental health of prisoners in accordance with policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and when concerns are identified alert the appropriate healthcare staff. • Engaging and communicating effectively with line managers, Integrated Sentence Managers (ISMs), healthcare staff, psychologists, Work Training staff, teachers, in reach services, etc., regarding prisoners in your care. • Supporting and promoting, in-reach prison community initiatives such as the Red Cross, Samaritans Listener programme, Men’s Shed, Gaisce, Toastmasters, Park run, etc. • Cultivating appropriate relationships (right relationships rather than good relationships) with prisoners by setting out and maintaining clear security and personal boundaries and managing tensions between security, care and rehabilitative objectives. • Providing evidence to investigation teams, inspection and monitoring bodies, courts, etc. when requested. • Respecting, protecting and explaining to prisoners their statutory entitlements and human rights. • Implementing safe work practices in accordance with the safety statement, ensuring that the standard of cleanliness and hygiene control in your work area is maintained at a high level in accordance with Irish Prison Service policy and identifying, reporting and recording health and safety hazards and work-related injuries and take any necessary action to eliminate, isolate or minimise hazards. • Maintaining familiarity and complying with relevant legislation, policies, SOPs and orders. • Monitoring your own mental health and the mental health of your colleagues, particularly in times of stress and following involvement in or observation of critical incidents and recognising when support is required. c) Be prepared to conduct a broad range of additional tasks including: • Operating Irish Prison Service vehicles • Escorting prisoners to courts, hospitals, funerals, etc. • Screening and searching prisoners, their property, visitors into prison, cells, vehicles, visiting areas and other locations • Supervising visits to prisoners by families, friends and legal representatives • Safely escorting psychologists, maintenance teams, probations service staff, in-reach service staff in the performance of their roles • Monitoring prisoner written correspondence • Assisting in the committal of prisoners and the management of prisoner property • Verifying the identity and confirming the authorisation of prisoners and visitors to enter and exit the prison and recording these movements • Supporting education and work training activities • Implementing Irish Prison Service drug testing procedures • Night duty • Operating the prison control room • Any other tasks as directed by the Prison Governor or a line manager. About the Recruit Prison Officer Job The Recruit Prison Officer (RPO) is the entry level to the Service and it is proposed to set up a panel from which vacancies arising in the Irish Prison Service may be filled. Vacancies will be filled at Recruit Prison Officer level initially. Following the successful completion of 3 years’ service including probation and a Higher Certificate in Custodial Care, the Recruit Prison Officer will be appointed as an established Prison Officer. Prisons operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As a result, Recruit Prison Officers will be required to work a basic 2,035 hours per year based on an average roster of 39 hours a week and will be required to work shifts including night duties, every second weekend, some public holidays and over festive seasons. Recruit Prison Officers will also be required to work Additional Hours (AH) over and above basic rostered hours up to 360 hours per annum. Working as a Recruit Prison Officer can be complex and difficult, but it can be varied, challenging and highly rewarding. We are looking for individuals who have the capacity to relate to and engage with prisoners, act with professionalism, tolerance and humanity and the ability to role model positive social behaviour. They must also have the ability to think on their feet in dealing with situations which require security and control. Information in relation to the competencies required of a Recruit Prison Officer is set out at Appendix 2. These include: • Adaptability • Information Handling and Communication • Supporting Others • Conscientiousness • Directing Others • Resilience Age Be at least 18 years of age i.e., must have been born on or before the 8th October 2008. Nationality You must, by the closing date for application to this competition be: a) a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d) A non-EEA citizen who has a stamp 4 visa; or a stamp 5 visa Education You must have obtained the following, by the closing date for application to this competition: i. have obtained in the Established Leaving Certificate a minimum of grade D3 (O6 post 2017) at Ordinary level, or C3 (F5 from 2017) at Foundation Level, in at least 5 subjects*; or ii. (ii) hold a minimum of a Level 5 Major award** (120 credits) on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ); or iii. (iii) hold a recognised qualification (at Level 5 or greater), deemed comparable to the above in terms of both level and volume of learning as determined by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) In certain cases, a Pass in the Leaving Certificate Applied may be deemed equivalent to a Leaving Certificate. *A Pass or above in the Links Modules subject may be counted as one subject. ** A QQI Level 5 or 6 major award will have 120 Credits (Please note any certificate which has a lower number is only a Minor Award and is not sufficient to determine eligibility). Note: A combination of two or more exam sittings may be permitted in determining eligibility. Recognition of other qualifications publicjobs may verify the validity of qualifications other than the Leaving Certificate with Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). Candidates may refer to the National Academic Recognition Information Centre which offers advice on the academic recognition of foreign qualifications in Ireland. Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform letter dated 28th June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1st June 2012, a Collective Agreement which had been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Public Services Committee of the ICTU in relation to ex-gratia Redundancy Payments to Public Servants. It is a condition of the Collective Agreement that persons availing of the agreement will not be eligible for re-employment in the Public Service by any Public Service body (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009–2011) for a period of 2 years from termination of the employment. People who availed of this scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility). Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are not eligible to apply for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010) The Department of Health Circular 7/2010 dated 1 November 2010 introduced a Targeted Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) Scheme and Voluntary Redundancy Schemes (VRS). It is a condition of the VER scheme that persons availing of the scheme will not be eligible for reemployment in the public health sector or in the wider Public Service or in a body wholly or mainly funded from public moneys. The same prohibition on reemployment applies under the VRS, except that the prohibition is for a period of 7 years. People who availed of the VER scheme are not eligible to compete in this competition. People who availed of the VRS scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility). Department of Environment, Community & Local Government (Circular Letter LG (P) 06/2013) The Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Circular Letter LG (P) 06/2013 introduced a Voluntary Redundancy Scheme for Local Authorities. In accordance with the terms of the Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants dated 28 June 2012 as detailed above, it is a specific condition of that VER Scheme that persons will not be eligible for reemployment in any Public Service body [as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009–2011 and the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012] for a period of 2 years from their date of departure under this Scheme. These conditions also apply in the case of engagement/employment on a contract for service basis (either as a contractor or as an employee of a contractor). Declaration Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a Public Service scheme of incentivised early retirement. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service Appointment.
