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The role So, you’re a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. So, if you’ve ever considered a career in optics, this Trainee Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you. As a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t need to have previous experience, you just need to be prepared to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team, making sure every patient receives the best care in our stores. Our store Based in Knocknacarra, we are a community driven store with our customers at are focal point. What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Trainee Optical Assistant
What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Trainee Optical Assistant
So, you’re a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. So, if you’ve ever considered a career in optics, this Trainee Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you. As a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t need to have previous experience, you just need to be prepared to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team, making sure every patient receives the best care in our stores. We aren’t looking for people with years of experience and heaps of qualifications, just passionate, hard-workers ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you’ve found your feet as a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So, whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers. What’s on Offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Public Arts Co-ordinator
About Fingal County Council Fingal is a highly attractive place to live, work, visit and do business. It comprises a geographical area of 450 sq.km stretching from Balbriggan in the north, to Blanchardstown in the west and to Howth in the east. The area is defined by the diversity of its landscape and settlement patterns with rural, urban and suburban locations all rolled into one county. There is 88kms of coastline, three large protected estuaries and salt marsh habitats and 13 major beaches. Fingal County Council is one of the county’s major local employers and currently employs approximately 1,600 staff. The Council is mandated to deliver a diverse range of functions and services which can be broadly described under the headings of the provision of physical and social infrastructure, housing, economic and tourism development, community development, recreation and amenity services and the management of the planning and environmental regulatory framework. The role of the County Council as provided for in law is to represent, lead and serve the communities of Fingal. 1. The Role The Arts Office of Fingal County Council is a development unit. It supports and promotes access and participation in the arts, through a range of innovation, and practical support allied with collaboration and strategic partnerships at local, regional and international level. This position supports the development, management and co-ordination of a public art programme, procured following Fingal County Council’s Public Art Policy 2024–2027. Commissioning under the public art programme is categorised under three strands: Per Cent for Art Scheme, Strategic & Capital Infrastructure Programme & Private Developer Commercial/Residential Programmes. Current active and priority areas include Swords, Balbriggan, & Dublin 15. The Public Art Co-ordinator will be an experienced Arts specialist with a clear vision for the role artists and community play in the development and delivery of Public Art projects. The Co-ordinator will work with, manage and broker service providers, artists, and communities of interest and place. The ideal candidate will be ambitious for the development of this partnership approach to Public Art commissioning and the growth of the programme in response to further opportunities within the Council’s Capital Programme. They will have a real commitment to the centrality of the public in this process. The Co-ordinator will be responsible for the procurement of goods and services, financial and resource management, administration, fundraising, marketing and promotion. This will include the management of the commissioning process, from brief development though selection/procurement, to delivery stage. The post holder will oversee care of the Council’s Public Art Collection and support the current commissioning schedules. The Public Art Coordinator will report directly to the Deputy Arts Officer: Public Art and support the Public Art Working/Steering Groups. They will represent the Council at public meetings, across Council departments and to national agencies where required. This role entails working closely with the Arts Office team and requires an ability and openness to working collaboratively. PUBLIC ARTS CO-ORDINATOR POST 2. Duties The general duties of the Public Arts Coordinator include, but are not limited to: The duties of the post include, but are not limited to, the following: • Ensure best practice and compliance with the terms of ‘Public Art in Ireland 2024–2028 - A Whole of Government Policy Framework to implement the Per Cent for Arts Scheme’ (awaiting launch) and Fingal County Council’s Public Art Policy 2024–2027. • Implementing the Public Art Policy and Strategy and promote the public art programme to local and national audiences. • Developing and implementing briefs particular to commissioning Fingal’s Commissioning Strategy as aligned with the Public Art Policy and guidelines of Fingal Council. • Ensure opportunities for Public Art funding are identified and included in all relevant Capital Strategic Developments. • Responding to Elected Member inquiries. • Attending and convening public meetings, meetings of artists and reporting to various Council Committees as required. • Administering and supporting the Project Management function of all Public Art Commissions ensuring best practice in curatorial approach, stakeholder management, cost control and health and safety. • Working in partnership and the support of the Arts Office Team & Public Art Working Group. The Co-ordinator will: • Manage delivery of a series of new commissions in response to the Fingal Public Art Strategic Programme Vision and the Council’s Public Art Policy. • Develop and research shared/co-commissioning models that engage with local communities. • Advocate for the development of Public Art opportunities and best practices, both internally in support of the Council’s Capital Programme. • Gather relevant data on investments and commissioning scope in relation to national funding mapping requirements. • Preparing case studies for websites. • Support and advise artists to meaningfully engage with Public Art opportunities, and managing tailored supports for emerging artists or those who wish to scale up or expand their practice into the context of the local authority. • Care for the Council’s Public Art Collection through a programme of documentation, mapping, condition audits and maintenance. • Work with the Arts Office team to support the delivery of the Council’s Arts Development Policies. • As a member of the Arts Office Team, the Public Art Co-ordinator Officer is a member of the Economic, Enterprise, Tourism & Cultural Development Department and has the statutory responsibilities shared by all Council Officials including Health and Safety, Budgetary Control and the Public Spending Code. These tasks which are indicative rather than exhaustive are carried out under general supervision of the Deputy Arts Officer. The person appointed will be required to work in any location within the Fingal administrative area as may be necessary for the role. 3. Qualifications and Requirements of the Post Character Each candidate must be of good character. Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Training, Experience, Etc. Candidates must on the latest date of receipt of completed application forms have: a) Hold an ordinary degree (level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications) in an Arts or Cultural discipline. b) Have at least three years satisfactory relevant arts development and administration experience including experience in the area of programme development and budget management. c) Have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation. d) Hold a current full unendorsed driving licence in respect of category B vehicles or equivalent in the EU Model Driving Licence on the latest date for the receipt of completed applications. e) Be flexible to attend after hours functions as required. The ideal candidate shall: • Have an ability to build stakeholder engagement through excellent communication and negotiation skills. • Have an understanding of the Local Authority functions and the Arts role in that function. • Demonstrate evidence of excellent IT/multi-media skills. • Have the creative and project coordinator expertise to oversee the development and delivery of the Council’s Public Art Policy through a programme of Public Art commissions, projects and opportunities. • Have an in-depth knowledge of contemporary arts practice in Ireland. • Person must be flexible to attend after hours events as required. • Evidence of excellent communication, organisational, administrative and interpersonal skills. • Hold a current full Irish/E.U. driving license free from endorsement. • Have a proven track record in financial administration and project fundraising. • Have experience of socially engaged or community arts practice. • Have a proven track record in documentation and evaluation of arts projects. • Knowledge of international models of best practice in Public Art. 4. Benefits At Fingal County Council, we value our employees and want to support them to develop their careers. We offer flexible working arrangements, competitive salaries and pension benefits, a positive work environment, training and development opportunities, a defined career path in a supportive and inclusive culture and the opportunity to make a difference, along with the following benefits: ➢ Standard working day is 9-5 with Flexitime (up to 13 flexi days per year) ➢ Excellent Work/Life balance with Family Friendly Schemes such as Shorter Working Year and Work-sharing ➢ Opportunities for promotion and career development ➢ Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme ➢ Pension Scheme ➢ Blended Working available - up to 2 days per week ➢ Ongoing training and higher educational support ➢ Cycle to Work Scheme Please note that out of hours work is a requirement for this role and will be compensated by time off in lieu. 5. Particulars of Employment The employment is wholetime, permanent and pensionable. Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. All persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority will be required in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. Probation (a) There shall be a period after such employment takes effect during which such persons shall hold such employment on probation. (b) Such period shall be one year but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period. (c) Such persons shall cease to hold employment at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. Salary €51,722, €53,266, €54,844, €56,454, €58,076, €59,967 (LSI 1), €61,865 (LSI 2) per annum. Persons who are not serving local authority employees will be based on the minimum of the scale. Holders of the post shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their post or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. Health For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are employed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Local Authority. Retirement Age The retirement age is 70 years. Recruitment A local authority may decide, by reason of the number of persons seeking admission to a competition, to carry out a shortlisting procedure. The number of persons to be invited, in these circumstances, to interview shall be determined by the local authority from time to time, having regard to the likely number of vacancies to be filled. Selection will be by means of an interview conducted by or on behalf of the local authority. Candidates will be required to pay any expenses incurred by them in attending the interview.
Cleaning Operative
Mount Charles Group is one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Mobile Cleaning Operative to join our team at Peter Pan Radius Housing, Belfast. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: Basic statutory training for the role will require all candidates to have basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to assist in understanding safety and work instructions and communicating with customers on a day-to-day basis. The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE
Senior Facilitator
Senior Facilitator - Day service Glasnevin, Co. Dublin Job reference - SFAC_BOTH_2410 Essential criteria for the position of Senior Facilitator: Full Job Specification available on request
Support Worker, Residential
Support Worker - Residential Ashford, Co. Wicklow 24 hours per month Job reference: FPT_PADD24_2410 Essential criteria for the position of Support Worker: Full Job Specification available on request
Facilitator
Facilitator - Day service Celbridge, Co. Kildare 24 hours per week minimum Job reference: FPT_CELB_2410 Essential criteria for the position of Facilitator: Full Job Specification available on request
Social Care Worker
Social Care Worker - Respite service Naas, Co. Kildare 39 hours per week Job reference: SCW_PIN_2410 Essential criteria for the position of Social Care Worker: Full Job Specification available on request
Principal Specialist Psychologist
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POST OF: TEMPORARY FULL-TIME INTERIM PRINCIPAL SPECIALIST PSYCHOLOGIST CHILDREN’S DISABILITY NETWORK 6 TEAM JOB REF: 87741 The Children Disability Network Services provides support and input to children and young people from age 0 to 18 who have complex needs associated with disabilities. Input and support will be through an MDT approach, underpinned by Family Centred Practice and Individual Family Service Planning. The Team includes Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Administrators, Community Nurse, Dietician, Behaviour Support and Pre-School Liaison teacher. Staff report to the Children’s Disability Network Manager for line management and receive clinical support and supervision through their discipline lead, such as Head of Department or Therapy Manager. It is an exciting time to join the Children’s Disabilities Services as we move forward with the reconfiguration of existing services, in line with the National Policy of Progressing Disability Services. Within this planned change, many new opportunities will be presented to support the progression and development of the service. The Role: The post holder will join the Children’s Disability Network Team 6 (CDNT6) based at the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland, West Region (Galway). They will carry a clinical caseload of children with complex disabilities aged 0-18 years and will also provide specialist inputs for the Children’s Disability Network Team 6 and with the Psychologists and others where appropriate working in CDNT6. The post holder will support the CDNT6 Network Manager, in ensuring the effective delivery of high quality psychology services for the children that is responsive to the needs of children and their families and that functions effectively as an integrated element of disability and wider Health Services. The post holder will contribute to the planning, development, and evaluation of evolving service initiatives. The Principal Psychologist will lead and support effective delivery of quality Psychology services within the Children’s Disability Network Team. Psychology service provision includes assessment, formulation, intervention, consultation, research, education and support, from a multi-theoretical base and across all relevant domains and difficulties. The post-holder will provide expert Psychology services to the Children’s Disability Team in relation to any identified specialist skills. Such psychological leadership will be provided in line with service plans and objectives, and within established professional standards, guidelines and policy. The post-holder will additionally carry out relevant duties as assigned by the line manager and liaise with the local Psychology Manager on relevant clinical matters. CDNT6 covers a geographical area of: Galway City East, Claregalway, Gort, Headford and Oranmore. Reports / Responsible to: Children’s Network Team Manager. Qualifications: Candidates must hold: • A recognised University degree or diploma obtained with first or second class honours in which psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject. and • A postgraduate professional psychological qualification appropriate to the area of professional psychology in which the position is designated and recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland and Department of Health and Children for a practicing Psychologist in the Irish Health System. and • Have at least eight years satisfactory post graduate experience in the area of professional psychology in which the position is designated inclusive of any time spent in pursuing a course leading to the postgraduate qualification and including at least three years satisfactory experience in a senior capacity. and • Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. Experience: Candidates must demonstrate: • Sufficient professional knowledge to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role to a high standard. • Competence in the provision of clinical governance over professional psychology services, to an excellent standard, within multi-disciplinary settings. • An excellent awareness of current professional issues in the relevant care group area and the wider health services. • An excellent understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks and the ensuing responsibilities of the role, as well as a capacity to deliver on these responsibilities. • Excellence in leadership skills; including the strategic development of services and proven success in project management of quality initiatives. • Effective clinical supervision skills and clinical ability including excellent interpersonal communication and professional behaviour, effective conflict resolution skills and commitment to supporting continuing professional development in the interests of the children supported. • Excellent communication skills, to the level required to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role. • Excellent professional knowledge of evidence based practice, to the level required to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role. • An ability to apply professional knowledge to best practice and to the development of cost effective services. • The ability to plan and deliver psychological services in an effective, efficient and resourceful manner. • An ability to manage and develop self and others in a busy working environment. • The ability to effectively evaluate information and make appropriate decisions in the best interests of children supported. • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues, families, carers and children supported in the interests of delivering the best possible services within available resources. • Effective team building and team enhancement skills. • A characteristic ability to empathise with and treat others with dignity and respect in challenging circumstances. • A high level of commitment to a public service role. • Flexibility and openness to change. • A clear understanding of professional ethics. • A knowledge of research methods. Working hours: 70 hours per fortnight based on a 5 day duty roster. Hours worked will be within the hours of 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. Contracted hours are liable to change between the hours of 8am– 8pm as future service needs require. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. A family centred approach to service delivery and the ongoing transformation of the health service will require employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. The Health Service is undergoing ongoing modernisation and therefore it is critical that a flexible attitude to changing environments and work requirements is held by the successful candidate. Annual Leave: 30 days per annum. Remuneration: Department of Health Psychologist, Principal Clinical grade salary scale (01st August 2025) - €114,961 x 4 increments – €125,278 (Max) per annum. LSI 1 €129,274 per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. LSI 2 €133,271 per annum is payable after a further 3 years. Tenure: Temporary, full-time and pensionable on a fixed term basis for a period of 12 months. Travel/Base: The person appointed must provide his/her own car and must furnish an indemnity from Insurers in favour of the employer. Travelling expenses at the appropriate rate will be paid in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge of duty. There may be a dual office base for this post due to the geographical spread of CDNT6 (Woodlands Campus, Renmore / Lower Newcastle, Galway) this can will be agreed at job offer stage. Full Job Description is attached. Informal enquiries to Informal enquiries to Ms. Gillian Raftery, Children’s Disability Network Manager on 091721400. The closing date for receipt of all applications/CV’s on-line is 5pm, Thursday 06th November 2025. Interview date to be confirmed. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. # INDW
