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Main purpose of the role: Responsible for the preparation of high quality hot and cold deli products and for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. The ideal candidate will have/be: HACCP training is desirable but not necessary Excellent communication skills Previous customer service experience is an advantage The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers. Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Prepare customer orders across all fresh food areas i.e. make sandwiches and rolls, dish up hot food and slice meats using the store€,,s portion control measures Cook, prepare and display the foods sold throughout the day Ensure that the counter displays across all fresh food departments are to the highest standards at all times throughout the day Demonstrate your passion for quality food by sharing knowledge, recipes and personal recommendations with customers Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and in line with store policy.
Senior Occupational Therapist
The Role We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Senior Occupational Therapist for a Specific Purpose Contract to join our dedicated and collaborative team, providing exceptional care to specialist palliative care patients. As a vital member of our multidisciplinary team, you will deliver holistic physiotherapy services that address the complex physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of our patients. The Senior Occupational Therapist will work in conjunction with the Occupational Therapist Manager in ensuring the coordination, development and delivery of a quality, client-centred Occupational Therapy Service to meet the needs of the service user group and the objectives of the organisation. The Senior Occupational Therapist will be responsible for the provision of a high standard Occupational Therapy service in the Specialist Palliative Care Service and will carry out clinical and educational duties as assigned by the Occupational Therapist Manager. The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. All aspects of your work will reflect the values, policies, and procedures of Marymount University Hospital & Hospice, directly supporting our mission to provide outstanding, person-centred care that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Eligibility Criteria A candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed applications for the post Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU. Have three years full time (or an aggregrate of three years) post qualification clinical experience. Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. *This contract is for a specific purpose, namely to provide cover during maternity leave.*
Basic Psychologist
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 2024 . 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 Basic Grade Psychologist to join our team currently based in Sandymount and Leopardstown. Leopardstown Our Leopardstown office is ideally situated within a HSE building at Leopardstown Shopping Centre, offering excellent connectivity, convenience, and a vibrant working environment. Located directly on the Luas Green Line and just minutes from the M50, it ensures easy access for commuters from across the city and beyond. The shopping centre offers a range of amenities including Dunnes Stores, coffee shops like Vanilla Pod and Costa, ample parking, a pharmacy, and dry cleaning services among other retailers, making it a practical and attractive location for staff. Sandymount Our Sandymount office is located in a vibrant seaside village with a welcoming community feel. Just a short walk from Sandymount Strand, the village offers a great mix of cafes, restaurants, and local shops, including a Tesco for convenience. The office is served by the DART commuter train and central bus routes, making it easily commutable from the city and surrounding areas. Contract Type: Permanent Post Contract Hours: Full Time Post, 35 hours per week Salary Scale: €62,274 – €98,223 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2025 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : 34 days pro rata per annum and proportionately less for less than 12 months service Overview of the Post: To work as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing services to children and families within the region. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of psychology services including assessment and intervention to children accessing the Early Intervention service as appropriate. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list of duties. The successful candidate will have: Essential Criteria: 1. Candidates for appointment must: 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: 24/06/2025 Interview date for successful candidates: 09/07/2024 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
Hsemw Health Care Assistant
HCA CIT A Community Intervention Team CIT team, which has the capacity to deliver personal care to a patient in their own home or a community setting thereby preventing hospital admission or facilitating early discharge. The service hours are 08.00-20.30 over 7 days. The teams have a skill mix of nurses, health care assistants, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and therapy assistants. Informal Enquiries to: Ann Marie Browne ADPHN CIT Dooradoyle Limerick Email: Annmarie.browne1@hse.ie Contact number: 0876172425.
Slron/- / Patient Support Worker
Established in 2010, St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network operates from three Dublin locations – St Luke’s Hospital and St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Centres in St James’s and Beaumont Hospitals and is part of the Dublin and Midlands Group. SLRON’s main role is delivery of radiotherapy treatment for patients with cancer. Multidisciplinary teams consist of medical, nursing, radiation therapists, physicists, health and social care professionals, management and general support staff providing a pivotal role in the development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of these services within the hospital. SLRON is dedicated to being a world class leader in cancer treatment, patient care, research and education. In striving for this excellence, the holistic needs of our patients and their families are our greatest focus. The Patient Support Worker will be a central point of contact for cancer patients whilst working alongside the clinical nurse specialist team to improve patient care and communication. The Patient Support Worker will be patient facing pivotal in ensuring both personalised stratified follow up and supported self-management services are in place for the care of cancer patients, in conjunction with consultants, clinical nurse specialists and all other staff involved in the cancer care pathway. The post holder will also collaborate and liaise with the NCCP on strategic goals including those set out in the National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026, through working groups and other approaches to implementation. The role will involve: To be considered for this campaign, Please submit an up to date CV taking into account the eligibility criteria and post specific requirements contained in the job specification. The closing date for applications is 12:00pm on Thursday 26th June 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Direct Support Worker, Donabate Respite
ST. MICHAEL’S HOUSE Donabate Direct Support Workers Children’s Respite House Full-time and Part time positions Who We Are St. Michael’s House provides a comprehensive range of services and supports to men, women, and children with disabilities and their families in 170 locations in the greater Dublin Area. It supports 1,953 people and this has an impact on thousands of family members. St. Michael’s House is a company funded by the Health Service Executive (HSE), TUSLA and the Department of Education and Skills. St. Michael’s House supports include; Residential supports and Independent living, Clinical supports, Day supports, Schools, Respite supports and Vocational training service We are currently recruiting for Direct Support Workers to join our team. Donabate Children’s respite house is a community respite House based in Donabate, providing support to over 45 children. No more then six children are supported during their breaks to engage in meaningful community based activities. Our Children’s Respite service is staffed by a team of Nurses , Social Care Workers and Direct support workers and is led by a CNM2 who is the Person in Charge (PIC) Key duties associated with the role: To ensure the physical and social development of children and young people is supported and nurtured in a caring environment that promotes their overall health and wellbeing. · Support each person to effectively communicate and to ensure they make informed decisions, exercise choice, control and autonomy in their life. Support residents to develop and maintain relationships with family , friends and peers. · Contribute to and monitor outcomes for the person as identified in the personal planning processes. · Identify supports and work in partnership with the individual, their family and other supports as outlined within individual plans Essential Criteria for Applicants: · 2 years previous experience of supporting individuals presenting with an Intellectual disability · Experience of promoting community inclusion and active participation. · Experience providing individuals with positive behaviour supports · Experience working with Families, Clinicians and other networks of support · Possess excellent communication skills · Have experience of a key working role, focusing on promoting independence, community integration and assisting people with their will and preferences Knowledge and understanding of HIQA standards and how they apply to Respite Settings Knowledge and understanding of Assisted Decision Making and how this legislation may impact a person Desired Criteria for Applicants: Full Clean Drivers Licence Essential Qualification required for Direct Support Workers . The successful Direct Support Worker candidate must have the following FULL AWARD in one or more of the Qualifications required: Intellectual Disability Practice (5M1761) Community Health Services (5M4468) Health Service Skills (5M3782) Healthcare Support (5M4339) Community Care (5M2786) Nursing Studies (5M4349) Salary Scale – Direct Support Workers: Successful candidates will be paid in line with HSE consolidated Care Assistant (Disability) pay scale; Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above. · What We Offer: · · HSE Pay Scale (incremental*) · · Premium Payments · · Sick Pay Scheme · · Paid Maternity Leave · · Pension · · Cycle to Work Scheme · · Generous Annual Leave · · Employee Assistance Programme · · Comprehensive Induction · · Training / CPD · · Career Progression Closing Date: 5pm Friday 27thJune 2025 Please note that a twelve month panel will be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled. To Apply: Apply through Rezoomo Informal enquiries or queries to Sinead Walker CNM2, Sinead.walker@smh.ie PH: 0860353225 Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted, include a valid email address on application. Job offer is subject to approval under the process of funded posts in Disability Services in the HSE and Section 38 Agencies. St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer
Student Recruitment And Admissions Support Officer
Faculty/Unit: Academic Registry / Academic & Student Affairs Subject Area: Student Recruitment and Admissions Support Officer Grade: Grade IV Post Duration: Permanent Reports to: Student Recruitment Manager Salary: Grade IV salary scale €38,218 - €54,367* per annum *Candidates should note that as per Department of Finance guidelines, entry will be at the minimum point of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if you are a currently serving civil or public servant. Annual Leave: Annual Leave will be 23 working days. This leave is exclusive of public holidays. Hours of Attendance : Working hours will be 35 hours per week - net of rest breaks. Location: This position is based at NCAD, 100 Thomas Street, Dublin 8 Academic Registry operates as the central registry area for the College providing a range of services to students, academic staff and senior management. It is a very busy environment with a team of 13 staff working across the areas of student recruitment, admissions, registrations, fees & grants, Erasmus, examinations, student records, transcripts and conferrings. The student enquiry and general College reception desk is located in the area serving as the first point of contact for prospective students and the general public. The area also supports the Head of Academic & Student Affairs in the academic development, management and administration of the College. The post holder will join the Academic Registry services team and will be expected to provide a high level of customer service to prospective and current students, internal colleagues and external stakeholders. Reporting to the head of Academic Registry, the post holder will work across the service areas to support student recruitment, admissions, registration, records and Academic Affairs as required but will have a particular brief to work in the area of student recruitment and admissions. Principal Duties and Responsibilities of the Admissions Administrator The principle duties include: · Work in the area of undergraduate and postgraduate EU and International student recruitment and admissions including: - Respond to applicant queries - Assist in organising NCAD Open Days and other Information sessions for prospective applicants - Assist in organising the portfolio submission process and issuing portfolio results to applicants - Assist in the processing of applications, communicate with applicants and liaise with academic departments on programme offers and student enquiries, - Update student recruitment sections of the website, and other information resources. - Post all student recruitment posts on social media - Represent NCAD at careers fairs, exhibitions and school talks · Manage the Student Information Desk 1-2 days per fortnight per fortnight. Duties to include: Providing an effective and responsive information and services access point to students, potential students and the public by responding to enquiries and addressing issues in a busy environment. · Issuing student registration letters, student cards, booking medical appointments etc. Additionally, the post holder will be expected to: · Provide administrative support as required in in the area of registrations by preparing student registration information and lists, and updating registration information and status on the Student Record System. · Provide reasonable flexibility in dealing with work allocated within Academic Registry / Academic Affairs. Selection Criteria Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria. Mandatory · Minimum of two years relevant administrative experience. · Experience working in student recruitment and admissions services in a third level institution. · The post holder must have good interpersonal skills, be a good communicator and have the ability to engage with potential applicants teachers, guidance counsellors and parents in promoting NCAD and advising on the application process. · Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to understand and explain complex issues and processes to applicants. · Proven ability to manage workload and meet deadlines. · Proven ability to work as part of a team in a busy work environment. · Excellent MS Office computer skills. · High standard of administration, organisational and problem solving skills and ability to take initiative in these areas. · Discretion in handling confidential information and an understanding of data protection issues. · Flexibility in responding to the requirements of the post and ability to adapt to a changing environment. · Good attention to detail and ability to work with a high level of accuracy. · Flexibility in working hours, with availability for some evening and very occasional Saturday work. · Academic qualification at Level 6 or higher on the NFQ or equivalent professional experience or qualification. · Full Driving Licence Desirable · Experience of working directly with students. · Wide Knowledge and experience of third level structures and procedures. · Experience of updating content on web sites and social media administration. · Experience working with management systems e.g. CRM, Portfolio Submission Platforms etc.[CR1] [CR1]added
Clinical Nurse Manager, Infusion Unit, University Hospital
Details of Service Cork University Hospital (CUH) has approximately 800 beds and this will increase further to 1,000 beds on completion of the transfer of additional services to the CUH campus. CUH currently employs approximately 4,571 (WTE) staff of multiple professions and is the primary teaching hospital for the Faculty of Health and Science in University College Cork (UCC). UCC is the Academic partner of the South/South West Hospital Group. CUH has very strong relationships with each of the six schools within the Science Faculty of UCC and this is a key area for future development to maximise the opportunities for both the service and academia. CUH is a recommended Major Trauma Centre for the Republic of Ireland due to the wide range of specialties delivered by the hospital – including Neurosciences, Cardiac Services, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Renal, Internal Medicine, Vascular, Ophthalmology, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Maxillary-Facial, Paediatrics, Intensive Care, Oncology, Haematology, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Neonatology and Emergency Medicine. CUH is the tertiary referral centre for the HSE Southern area, and the supra regional area of Limerick, Clare, Tipperary, Waterford and Kilkenny. CUH therefore acts as a regional centre for secondary and tertiary care for the catchment population of approx. 550,000 served by the HSE Southern area and a supra-regional centre for a total a population of 1.2 million. Six Health Regions have been established within the HSE, on the basis of the geographical boundaries agreed by the Government in July 2019 and they will be operational from 2024. Each Health Region will be tasked with population specific planning resourcing and delivery of health and social care services for the needs of its unique population. This will result in improved accountability and governance in terms of finance and performance, while also bringing decision-making closer to the frontline. Health Regions will enable and empower staff to provide services that are: • Integrated, locally planned and delivered • Easier to access and navigate • Available closer to home Health Regions are geographically-based units with clearly defined populations. They align community and hospital services within specific areas. The HSE will retain a strong but leaner central organisation, with more service provision developed at a local level. The HSE South West health region will manage and deliver all public health and social care services in Cork and Kerry. HSE South West includes all hospital and community healthcare services in the region. This includes: • South / South West Hospital Group S/SWHG • Cork Kerry Community Healthcare CKCH • Midlands Louth Meath Community Health Organisation • Community Healthcare Organisation Dublin North City and County The Department of Population and Public Health is also now aligned with this health region Services in the South West health region: HSE Services working within this region include: • Acute Hospitals • Primary care services • Community services • Social care services • Health and social care professionals • Voluntary sector services South / South West Hospital Group and Cork Kerry Community Healthcare will become part of HSE South West health region from 3rd March 2025. Purpose of the Post The post of CNM 2 has a pivotal role in service planning, co-ordinating, and managing activity and resources within the clinical area. The main responsibilities are: quality assurance, resource management, staffing and staff development, practice development, facilitating communication and professional / clinical leadership. Infusion Unit The Infusion Unit facilitates patients requiring infusions from many specialties such as Neurology, Respiratory, Rheumatology, Gastro-intestinal, Renal and Endocrine services. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Nora Twomey – Assistant Director of Nursing, Nora.twomey @hse.ie /0872186170 - for further information about the role Contact Eimear O’Sullivan- People Resourcing, Eimear.OSullivan6@hse.ie – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
Clinical Nurse/midwife Specialist, University Maternity Hospital
Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH) is a 150 bedded Tertiary Referral Centre for Maternity, Neonatology and Gynaecology located on the campus of Cork University Hospital. CUMH incorporates Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Neonatology Services in the Cork University Hospital Group within the Health Service Executive Southern region. CUMH has approximately 7,000 births per annum and is a tertiary referral centre. Services at CUMH are delivered within the HSE South West Women and Infants Directorate, which is based on the principles of partnership and integration and strongly supports the involvement of the multidisciplinary team in service provision. CUMH is a site for clinical placements for student midwives and student nurses in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes delivered in partnership with University College Cork. CUMH Services incorporates the use of the MN-CMS (Maternal Newborn Clinical Management System) into care delivered at CUMH. There are four Maternity Units in Ireland South Women and Infants Directorate – University Hospital Waterford, University Hospital Kerry, Cork University Maternity Hospital and Tipperary University Hospital - spanning four of the largest counties in the country. Maternity Services includes Neonatology and Gynaecology as well as Midwifery and Obstetrics. The Group’s Primary Academic partner is University College Cork. A wide range of educational programmes and research is conducted within all hospitals in the Group. The post holder will be employed as part of the multidisciplinary team at Cork University Maternity Hospital. Six Health Regions have been established within the HSE, on the basis of the geographical boundaries agreed by the Government in July 2019 and they will be operational from 2024. Each Health Region will be tasked with population-specific planning resourcing and delivery of health and social care services for the needs of its unique population. This will result in improved accountability and governance in terms of finance and performance, while also bringing decision-making closer to the frontline. Health Regions will enable and empower staff to provide services that are: · Integrated, locally planned and delivered · Easier to access and navigate · Available closer to home Health Regions are geographically-based units with clearly defined populations. They align community and hospital services within specific areas. The HSE will retain a strong but leaner central organisation, with more service provision developed at a local level. The HSE South West Health Region will manage and deliver all public health and social care services in Cork and Kerry. HSE South West includes all hospital and community healthcare services in the region. This includes: · South / South West Hospital Group S/SWHG · Cork Kerry Community Healthcare CKCH The Department of Population and Public Health is also now aligned with this health region. Services in the South West health region: HSE Services working within this region include: · Acute Hospitals · Primary care services · Community services · Social care services · Health and social care professionals · Voluntary sector services South / South West Hospital Group and Cork Kerry Community Healthcare has become part of HSE South West Health Region since 3rd March, 2025. Purpose of Post The purpose of this Infection Prevention and Control Manager post is to: Provide and maintain comprehensive, efficient and effective infection prevention and control service within CUMH. The post holder will promote patient safety. The post holder will ensure a high quality of midwifery/nursing practice through the prevention, surveillance, investigation and control of infection, incorporating policy development, audit, research and staff education. The post of CN/MS has a pivotal role in service planning, co-ordinating and managing activities and resources for infection prevention and control within the clinical areas. The main responsibilities in relation to infection prevention and control are quality assurance, resource management, staffing and staff development, practice development, facilitating communication and professional/clinical leadership. The post holder in Infection Prevention & Control will play a key role in the implementation of an evidence based Infection Prevention & Control Programme in CUMH. The post holder will contribute to patient’s nursing or midwifery care through prevention, surveillance, investigation, liaison, education, research and control of health care acquired infection(HCAI) The post holder in a specialist role will deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Midwife/Nurse Specialist Posts, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008. Informal Enquiries Ms. Katie Bourke, Director of Midwifery Email: Katie.Bourke@hse.ie Phone: 021 – 4920705 Ms. Claire O’Halloran, Assistant Director of Midwifery Email: claire.ohalloran@hse.ie Phone: 021 – 4920704
CHW Team Leader, Community Living
Team Leader, Mayo Community Living Job Specification & Terms and Conditions Job Title, Grade Code Team Leader, Mayo Community Living (Grade Code 3030) Remuneration The Salary scale for the post is: (as at 01/03/2025): €55,793-€56,999-€58,204-€61,418-€62,664-€63,901-€65,155 New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (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. Campaign Reference CHW50TL25 Closing Date Friday 27th of June 2025 at 12 noon. Proposed Interview Date (s) Proposed interview dates will be indicated at a later stage. Please note you may be called forward for interview at short notice. Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Location of Post There is currently one specified purpose contract available in Mayo Community Living, HSE West and North West Community Services A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Team Leader, Mayo Community Living, HSE West and North West Community Services from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration for the post of Team Leader Mayo Community Living may be filled. Informal Enquiries Name: Siobhan McAndrew Job title : Director of Service, Mayo Community Living Email : Siobhan.mcandrew@hse.ie Mobile: 087 6616900 Details of Service Mayo Community Living provides services to individuals with Intellectual Disabilities in Co. Mayo. The service has been established following a service improvement plan to support individuals under a social care model. The service will be based across a number of communities across Co. Mayo supporting people in their own homes in all aspects of their life. Reporting Relationship The successful candidate will: · Report to the Area Manager · Be responsible for Social Care Workers / Nurses / Care Assistants Purpose of the Post The purpose of this role is to effectively manage services delivered to individuals in a variety of settings. To lead a team who support individuals in all aspects of their daily lives and in accordance with their evolving plans, to support them to lead a meaningful life. The post holder will be required to establish and maintain relationships with individuals with disabilities that are based on respect and equality to support people to direct their own lives. It is critical that when undertaking this work the post holder will do so in a manner that is consistent with the vision and mission of the service. Principle Duties and Responsibilities Working with Adults with Intellectual Disabilities The Team Leader will: · Work closely with and report to the Area Manager or designated manager in the administration and management of the Service. · Take on the role of Person in Charge (PIC) or Person Participating in Management (PPIM) as required · Assist the Area Manager in all aspects of ensuring that the service is compliant with National Standards and Regulations. · Support the Area Manager in ensuring that all staff are aware and adhere to the policies, procedures and guidelines of the Service. · Report immediately to the Area Manager any incidents of poor practice or any matters that are prejudicial to the welfare of the service user. · Provide supervision and support to front line staff to assist them in their caring role. · Ensure accountability in service planning and delivery. · Chair and participate in staff meetings, as directed. · Post will involve working mixed shifts from designated shifts for office duties to regular day shifts, weekends, bank holidays and night duty shifts. · Participate in all aspects relating to day to day operations of the Service in providing a 24- hour supportive service for adults with intellectual disabilities in the community in line with the service vision and mission statements. · Ensure that accurate and concise records are maintained at all times including staff mandatory training records, planned and unplanned leave, duty rosters as required within the service. · Maintain appropriate links with family members and with relevant community services (Social Workers, General Practitioners, Liaison Nurses etc.). · Assist front line staff and Area Manager and members of the multidisciplinary team in the design, implementation and evaluation of Person Centred Plans (PCPs) for people who use the service. · Link with the multidisciplinary team in relation to the safe and appropriate management of challenging behaviour of the people who use the service and assist in the development review and evaluation of all plans relating to this. · Ensure all information relating to the people who use the service, their families, staff colleagues etc. is treated in a thoroughly professional manner, in accordance with the principles of confidentiality, data protection legislation and Freedom of Information. · Provide leadership and motivation which is conducive to good staff relations and effective work performance. · Attend and participate in Case Reviews and Multidisciplinary Team meetings as required. · Co-operate with external monitoring and statutory inspections and implement their recommendations. · Prepare and assist staff in preparing risk assessments, judgements and decisions based on the needs of the client, relevant facts, observable information, the quality of that information and the likely consequences of any actions taken / decisions made. · Participate in all training programmes as directed. · Promote the rights and responsibilities of each person within the service setting e.g. following complaints procedure guidelines. · Promote physical, emotional, social, cultural, ethnic, spiritual and religious welfare of each person who uses the service. · Participate in professional supervision. · Any other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Service, , Area Manager of his/her designated officer from time to time, having regard to service needs and changes together with full co-operation with assignment in a range of settings appropriate to service needs. Risk, Health & Safety The Team Leader will: · Adhere to the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act (1989) policies and procedures and other relevant legislation. · Report any immediate concerns / incidents of questionable practice to the Manager or his / her designate. · Be familiar with Health Service Executive policies and procedures and ensure that such policies and procedures are strictly adhered to. · Be familiar with emergency procedures and know who to contact in an emergency. · Work in compliance with HIQA National Standards. · Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards. · Have a working knowledge of the Health Act 2007 (Care and support of residents in designated centres for persons (Children and Adults with Disabilities) Regulations 2013 S.I. No 367 of 2013. · As a mandated person under the Children First Act 2015 you will have a legal obligation to report child protection concerns at or above a defined threshold to TUSLA & to assist Tusla, if requested, in assessing a concern which has been the subject of a mandated report. Education, Training & Professional Development The Team Leader will: · Contribute to the development of the team in light of the purpose and function of the service. · Provide induction to new staff; guiding them on best practice in conjunction with the Area Manager / Service Manager. · Participate in regular professional supervision and the supervision of staff as required. · Participate in further training and development as required. · Engage in reflective and evidence based practice. · Keep abreast of current legislation and current professional knowledge. · Be responsible for own health and wellbeing in order to carry out the duties of the role / is committed to managing own work / life balance. Administration and Accountability The Team Leader will: · Ensure that adequate staffing levels are present at all times; ensuring that staff are deployed in the most effective manner, delegating responsibilities as appropriate. · Manage, develop and support staff, individually and as a team, including induction, probation, supervisory support and training. Ensure that handover is completed efficiently and effectively · Monitor the interactions between staff and clients and ensure that any concerns are discussed with the Area Manager and addressed accordingly. · Assist in the administration and day-to-day operation of the service; assume responsibility for various operational functions as designated from time to time by the Manager or his/her designate. · Attend team meetings and report to the Area Manager on matters affecting the delivery of service. · Be accountable for any money spent on behalf of the HSE during the course of duty. · Make written and verbal reports to the Area Manager on a regular basis on the progress of development of people who use the service. · Prepare reports for and participate in strategy meetings ensuring that all records relating to those meetings are maintained to a high standard as appropriate / required. · Assist in the preparation of policies and procedures required to ensure high standards of care and the implementation of same. · Be responsible for decision making when on shift and in the absence of the Area Manager as appropriate; which will include accepting overall responsibility for the service setting. · Provide cover for the Area Manager or his / her designate in their absence. · Work duty rosters as required, including weekends, public holidays and night duty etc. · Participate in all aspects relating to day to day operations of the service, including providing personal care and support to people who use the service as required. · Be punctual and precise in maintaining time sheets/e roster/ annual leave cards. · Participate in on call duties where it applies. · Carry out any other duties that may be assigned from time to time. · Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience etc. (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the campaign: (i) Hold Professional registration or be eligible for registration on Social Care Workers Register maintained by Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. See Recognised Social Care qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ (see Note 2** below) OR (ii) Have a Schedule 3 qualification. See list of recognised Schedule 3 qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/registration/registration-requirements/approved-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications.html (see note 1&2 below*) OR (iii) Have a comparable qualification recognised by Social Care workers Registration Board at CORU OR (iv) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (see note 3 below**), must submit proof of application for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant Was received by 30th November 2025. OR (v) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on Social Care Workers Register maintained By the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU before a contract of Employment can be issued AND (vi) A minimum of 3 years’ experience relevant to the role AND (b) Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of duties of the office 2. Annual Registration (i) On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU AND (ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of The annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC ) 3. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of Of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as Would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 4. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character Note 1* Schedule 3 Qualifications. This is a qualification listed in Schedule 3 of the Health and Social Care Professions Act 2005 for existing practitioners under Section 91. Candidates who hold Schedule 3 qualifications can apply to register with CORU during the two year period after the register opens up to the 30th November 2025. Once the transitional period is over - 30th November 2025, only qualifications approved by the Registration Board will be considered. Note 2* If your qualifications are not listed within criterion (i) and (ii) please contact CORU socialcare.workers@coru.ie Note 3* Under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 candidates are considered Section 91 applicants if they qualified before 30th November 2023 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years(or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), during the 5 year period prior to the Register opened on 30th November 2023. Post Specific Requirements · Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience of supporting people with disabilities to realise their potential as relevant to the role. · Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience of leading and managing a team as relevant to the role. Other requirements specific to the post · As this post may involve the driving of a HSE owned vehicle the successful candidate is required to hold a full unendorsed Drivers Licence category B. · Willingness to participate in future training. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Candidates must: Professional Knowledge / Experience · Sufficient professional knowledge to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role including but not limited to: o Awareness of policy, legislative and professional requirements to ensure an appropriate standard of service delivery (e.g. a working knowledge of the Children First Guidelines, Health Act 2007 (Care and support of residents in designated centres for persons (Children and Adults with Disabilities) Regulations 2013 S.I. No 367 of 2013, HIQA standards and requirements as related to the function of the role). o Knowledge of Person Centred Planning and working with key workers within the service in developing person centred care plans. o An understanding of the root causes of challenging behaviour and how best to respond to same. o An in-depth knowledge of life-span development. · Knowledge of risk assessment and the implementation of general risk assessments e.g. using Armidillo-S and the SSKAAT-R forensic risk assessments · An understanding of theory and practice in the delivery of care to the client group. · An understanding of therapeutic approaches relevant to the client group based on established best practice · Demonstrate knowledge or experience of Social Role Valorisation or SSDL (Supported Self Directed Living) · Demonstrate knowledge of Autistic Spectrum Disorders. · Demonstrate knowledge of Lámh training. · Demonstrate knowledge of Multi Element Behaviour Support and approaches used in the management of Challenging Behaviour. · Demonstrate knowledge and proven ability to interpret and apply legislation in the area of Disability Services. · Demonstrate knowledge of risk assessing and the implementation of general risk assessments. · Demonstrate knowledge of Medication Management. · Demonstrate experience in completion of HIQA notifications. · Demonstrate knowledge of completing incident/accident reports/investigations as per State Claims Agency requirement. · Demonstrate experience of managing aggression and potential aggression training. · Demonstrate sufficient awareness of policy, legislative and professional requirements to ensure an appropriate standard of service delivery (e.g. a working knowledge of the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults from abuse and HIQA standards and requirements as related to the function of the role). Planning and Managing Resources · Demonstrates evidence of effective planning and organising skills including awareness of resource management and importance of value for money. · Demonstrates an ability to manage deadlines and multi-task effectively as part of daily workload management · Foresees potential problems or competing priorities and takes appropriate action to ensure service standards don’t suffer / deadlines are met · Takes responsibility for the achievement of delivery targets by regularly monitoring, recording and reporting performance statistics/information · Demonstrate an understanding of budgets and completion of all financial records in compliance with National Financial regulations. · Demonstrate behaviour support planning. · Demonstrate incident and accident reporting. · Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative. · Demonstrate flexibility and motivation. Leadership & Team management Skills · Demonstrates leadership and team management skills. · Actively promotes multidisciplinary team working · Empowers staff by appropriately delegating responsibility and authority · Adapts leadership style to suit the demands of the situation and the people involved · Motivates staff towards the provision of a quality service. · Demonstrate knowledge of Person Centred Planning and working with key workers within the service in developing person centred care plans. · Demonstrate ability and commitment to work as part of a team. · Demonstrate ability to effectively build and maintain relationships including the ability to work with multi-disciplinary team members. · Demonstrate the ability to manage a team, providing leadership and engagement opportunities. Commitment to Providing a Quality Service · Demonstrates commitment to assuring high standards and strives for a person centred service. · Recognises the service user as expert through experience and promotes the involvement of the service user in care planning, decision-making and service development as appropriate · Provides a flexible service, is adaptable and promotes innovation in approach to service user care · Demonstrate commitment to assuring high standards and strive for a person centred service. · Demonstrate initiative and innovation in identifying s for service improvement. · Demonstrate awareness and appreciation of the service user as expert through experience including promoting the involvement of the service user in care planning, decision-making and service development as appropriate. · Demonstrate a willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role. · Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development Problem Solving & Decision Making · Demonstrate ability to evaluate information and make effective decisions / solve problems especially with regard to service user care. · Gathers information from enough sources and other people to make well-founded decisions · Formulates, articulates and demonstrates sound reasoning / synthesises and analyses information available. · Regularly quantifies and evaluates activities against plans and takes timely action to correct potential difficulties · Makes decisions in a transparent manner by involving and empowering others where appropriate. Communication & Interpersonal Skills · Demonstrate ability to effectively influence others / negotiate with others. · Demonstrates excellent communication skills (verbal & written) including active and empathetic listening skills. · Maintains a professional relationship in all communications, treating others with dignity and respect. · Works collaboratively with the client and other relevant individuals to understand and establish expectations and desired outcomes · Demonstrate ability to effectively influence others / /negotiate with others. · Demonstrate ability to effectively build and maintain relationships including the ability to work with multi-disciplinary team members. Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation. Code of Practice The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The Code of Practice sets out how the core principles of probity, merit, equity and fairness might be applied on a principle basis. The Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, facilities for feedback to applicants on matters relating to their application when requested, and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment and selection process and review in relation to allegations of a breach of the Code of Practice. Additional information on the HSE’s review process is available in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, Information for Candidates”. Codes of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, Information for Candidates” or on https://www.cpsa.ie/ . The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the Job Specification may be reviewed. This Job Specification is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. Team Leader, Mayo Community Living Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure The current vacancy available is whole-time and specified purpose contract The post is pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Team Leader, Mayo Community Living, Community Healthcare West from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration for the post of Team Leader Mayo Community Living may be filled. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013. Remuneration The Salary scale for the post is: (as at 01/03/2025): €55,793-€56,999-€58,204-€61,418-€62,664-€63,901-€65,155 New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (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. Working Week The standard weekly working hours of attendance for your grade are 39 hours per week. Your normal weekly working hours are 39 hours. Contracted hours that are less than the standard weekly working hours for your grade will be paid pro rata to the full time equivalent. You are required to work agreed roster/on-call arrangements advised by your Reporting Manager. Your contracted hours are liable to change between the hours of 8.00am and 8.00pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of collective agreements and HSE Circulars. Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post will be confirmed at Contracting stage. Superannuation This is a pensionable position with the HSE. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Members of pre-existing pension schemes who transferred to the HSE on the 01st January 2005 pursuant to Section 60 of the Health Act 2004 are entitled to superannuation benefit terms under the HSE Scheme which are no less favourable to those which they were entitled to at 31st December 2004 Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. * Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants joining the public service or re-joining the public service with a 26 week break in service, between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants, joining the public service or re-joining the public service after a 26 week break, after 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. Probation Every appointment of a person who is not already a permanent officer of the Health Service Executive or of a Local Authority shall be subject to a probationary period of 12 months as stipulated in the Department of Health Circular No.10/71. Protection of Children Guidance and Legislation The welfare and protection of children is the responsibility of all HSE staff. You must be aware of and understand your specific responsibilities under the Children First Act 2015, the Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 in accordance with Section 2, Children First National Guidance and other relevant child safeguarding legislation and policies. Some staff have additional responsibilities such as Line Managers, Designated Officers and Mandated Persons. You should check if you are a Designated Officer and / or a Mandated Person and be familiar with the related roles and legal responsibilities. For further information, guidance and resources please visit: HSE Children First webpage . Infection Control Have a working knowledge of Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. Health & Safety It is the responsibility of line managers to ensure that the management of safety, health and welfare is successfully integrated into all activities undertaken within their area of responsibility, so far as is reasonably practicable. Line managers are named and roles and responsibilities detailed in the relevant Site Specific Safety Statement (SSSS). Key responsibilities include: · Developing a SSSS for the department/service[1], as applicable, based on the identification of hazards and the assessment of risks, and reviewing/updating same on a regular basis (at least annually) and in the event of any significant change in the work activity or place of work. · Ensuring that Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is integrated into day-to-day business, providing Systems Of Work (SOW) that are planned, organised, performed, maintained, and revised as appropriate, and ensuring that all safety related records are maintained and available for inspection. · Consulting and communicating with staff and safety representatives on OSH matters. · Ensuring a training needs assessment (TNA) is undertaken for employees, facilitating their attendance at statutory OSH training, and ensuring records are maintained for each employee. · Ensuring that all incidents occurring within the relevant department/service are appropriately managed and investigated in accordance with HSE procedures[2]. · Seeking advice from health and safety professionals through the National Health and Safety Function Helpdesk as appropriate. · Reviewing the health and safety performance of the ward/department/service and staff through, respectively, local audit and performance achievement meetings for example. Note : Detailed roles and responsibilities of Line Managers are outlined in local SSSS. [1] A template SSSS and guidelines are available on the National Health and Safety Function, here: https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/safetywellbeing/about%20us/ 2 See link on health and safety web-pages to latest Incident Management Policy
