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Remuneration The salary scale as of 01/03/2025 for the post is: €40,412, €40,649, €40,870, €40,870, €40,870, €40,894, €41,014, €41,146, €41,319, €41,405, €41,541, €41,684, €41,815. 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 Circular2/2011). 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. Purpose of the Post • Provide leadership and management in portering/security services in achieving a standard of excellence. • Ensure the delivery of high standards of portering/security services are provided in St Luke’s General Hospital (SLK). • Ensure effective and efficient provision of portering/security services is provided to ensure quality and patient safety is upheld. • The person holding this post is required to support the principle that the care of the patient comes first at all times and will approach their work with the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient to the greatest possible degree. • Maintain throughout SLK’s awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities. • Performance management systems are part of the role and you will be required to participate in SLK’s performance management programme. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The post holder must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of IT systems and an ability to use computer software to record and retrieve information. Administrative Duties • Work with the Deputy Head Porter, in managing staff duties to ensure the smooth running of portering/security services include rostering arrangements, daily workloads and ensuring that service requirements are met. Arrange cross cover for porters for annual leave/sick leave/Linen service cover as and when required. • Have line manager knowledge of grievance and disciplinary procedure and Dignity at Work. • Record monitor and approve all leave types. • Prepare for Senior validation, process and manage all payroll duties for the discipline in line with the National Financial Regulations Ensure that pay returns are accurate and returned in a timely manner. • Monitor unplanned /planned absences and ensure adequate cover is available to meet service need. • Ensure that staff attendance is managed as per HSE policies procedures and guidelines. Convene and make necessary actions resulting from return to work meetings for staff following absenteeism. • Ensure that records and time returns of staff are kept and that any unauthorised absences are reported and managed. • Ensure that monthly reports are provided to demonstrate the effective and efficient use of resources. • Arrange scheduled portering services team meetings with portering staff. • Provide portering representation at relevant committees and groups. • Support the development and implementation of written policies, procedures & guidelines. • Communicate to porters on new policies, procedures and guidelines. • Participate in hospital audit relevant to portering/security service. Education and Training • The post holder must be familiar with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet their responsibility and has a duty to familiarise themselves with the relevant organisational policies, procedures and standards • Participate and coordinate both mandatory and in service training and development in order to maintain enhance and develop the necessary knowledge and skills to provide a quality portering/security service. • Ensure statutory training is attended as required and that staff training is kept up to date, e.g. manual handling, hand hygiene, fire safety, waste management training, security training and Therapeutic Management of Violence & Aggression (TMVA) training or equivalent. • Ensure that fire orders and safety health and welfare at work legislation are observed and that staff attends any other health and safety programmes as required. • Provide mentoring and training for new portering service employees • Attend mandatory training programmes • Strive to maintain standards of practice and levels of clinical knowledge by participating in continuous professional development initiatives and attendance at relevant courses as appropriate • Participate in induction and mentoring with professional colleagues. • Participate and play a role in the practice education of student Dietitians. • Produce and evaluate nutrition education materials for patients and multidisciplinary teams. • Participate in clinical supervision, mentoring and appraisal • Actively participate in the staff grade rotations to new specialities within the department, as required. KPI’s • The identification and development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which are congruent with the Hospital’s service plan targets. • The development of Action Plans to address KPI targets. • Driving and promoting a Performance Management culture. • In conjunction with line manager assist in the development of a Performance Management system for your profession. • The management and delivery of KPIs as a routine and core business objective. Risk management, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety • The management of Risk, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment. • The post holder must be familiar with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility. • The post holder has a duty to familiarise themselves with the relevant Organisational Policies, Procedures & Standards and attend training as appropriate in the following areas: • Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives. • Document Control Information Management Systems. • Risk Management Strategy and Policies. • Hygiene Related Policies, Procedures and Standards. • Decontamination Code of Practice. • Infection Control Policies. • Safety Statement, Health & Safety Policies and Fire Procedure. • Data Protection and confidentiality Policies. • The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they become familiar with the requirements stated within the Risk Management Strategy and that they comply with the SLK’s Risk Management Incident/Near miss reporting Policies and Procedures. • The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they comply with hygiene services requirements in your area of responsibility. Hygiene Services incorporates environment and facilities, hand hygiene, catering, cleaning, the management of laundry, waste, sharps and equipment. • The post holder must foster and support a quality improvement culture through-out your area of responsibility in relation to hygiene services. • It is the post holders’ specific responsibility for Quality & Risk Management, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety this will be clarified to you in the induction process and by your line manager. • The post holder must take reasonable care for his or her own actions and the effect that these may have upon the safety of others. • The post holder must cooperate with management, attend Health & Safety related training and not undertake any task for which they have not been authorised and adequately trained. • The post holder is required to bring to the attention of a responsible person any perceived shortcoming in our safety arrangements or any defects in work equipment. • It is the post holder’s responsibility to be aware of and comply with the HSE Health Care Records Management/Integrated Discharge Planning (HCRM / IDP) Code of Practice. • Ensure hospital security schedule is adhered to as per hospital policies and procedures. • Report to relevant service any perceived shortcomings in hospital safety arrangements or any defects in hospital equipment utilized by portering/security services. • Monitor areas of concern or unsafe practices within portering/security services and escalate via relevant organisational structures. • Support the development and implementation of risk assessments relevant to portering/security services. • Prepare and record incidents/accidents arising in the course of portering/security services duties as per SLK site policy. • Ensure prompt collection and transport of specimens to the laboratory and safe collection and transport of products from laboratory to required departments. • Ensure the safe movement of patient’s goods and hospital equipment throughout the hospital. • Ensure that adequate supplies of medical gases are available at all times and staff are adequately trained in the use transport and storage of medical gas cylinders. • Ensure the safe and efficient collection of soiled linen from departments to designated holding areas as per hospital policies and procedures. • Safely operate a company vehicle in accordance with road safety and traffic regulations. • Perform deliveries, collections, or transportation of goods, equipment, or personnel as required. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL CONDITIONS: • Employees must attend fire lectures periodically and must observe fire orders. • All accidents within the Department must be reported immediately. • Infection Control Policies must be adhered to. • In line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005 all staff must comply with all safety regulations and audits. • In line with the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004, smoking within the Hospital Buildings is not permitted. • Hospital uniform code must be adhered to. • Provide information that meets the need of Senior Management. • To 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 Description 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 Candidates must on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office possess: 1. Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. (a) i. Have a Leaving Certificate level or Equivalent. And ii. Have relevant hospital/healthcare experience within the last 5 years. And iii. Have experience in management and supervision of staff including management of rotas.And iv. Have experience dealing with public/customer services. 2. Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable 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 servic e. 3. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Post Specific Requirements • A flexible approach to working hours as some out-of-hours work may be required • Candidate must hold a Current Full Class B Driver’s Licence Other requirements specific to the post Access to appropriate transport as the post may involve travel. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Demonstrates the following: Technical / Professional Knowledge • Demonstrate the knowledge to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post including knowledge of St Lukes Hospital & Services offered. • Demonstrate evidence of computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and e-mail, as relevant to the role Leadership and Teamwork • Demonstrate leadership and team working skills within a multi-disciplinary team. Planning and Organisational Skills • Demonstrate evidence of effective planning and organising skills. • Demonstrate the ability to manage deadlines and handle multiple tasks effectively. • Demonstrate experience in working effectively under pressure. Communication / Interpersonal skills • Demonstrate effective communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner, written and verbal. • Demonstrate an ability to receive and implement instructions in an effective and efficient manner. Problem Solving & Decision Making • Demonstrate the ability to evaluate information, solve problems and make decisions in a timely manner. • Demonstrate the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team to resolve problems and implement solutions. Commitment to Providing a Quality Service • Demonstrate a commitment to providing a quality service; including an awareness and appreciation of the service user such as patients, general public, medical and non-medical staff.
Banqueting Supervisor
Banqueting Supervisor – 4* Grand Hotel Are you passionate about delivering an exceptional guest experience? Are you ready to take the next step in your career? If so, we want to hear from you. Now under the management of FBD Hotels & Resorts , an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, customer focused professional to join our Banqueting team as a F&B Supervisor at the 4* Grand Hotel, Malahide. The ideal candidate will have at least two years supervisory experience in a high volume 4* or 5* hotel or quality focused restaurant and will display the ability to lead and motivate a team; a strong commitment to quality, high standards, service and customer care. Responsibilities will include: · To assist and be responsible for the planning, organising and management of banqueting events to the Hotel standard and supervise other Food & Beverage outlets as required. · To ensure that all Team Members are fully aware and trained in the Standards of Procedures and Operations in the Room Service Areas. · To assist the Banqueting Manager with staff rostering and holiday requests. · 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 fairly and correctly delegate tasks & duties to the F&B Staff. · To ensure that the Function Room set up and preparation is completed in advance of Service times. · To Look after all of our guests to the highest standard and communicate Hotel services to them. *Please note that this position requires you to be available to start from 6:30am onwards* Perks of Joining the Team:
Relief Residential Support Worker
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 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 Relief Residential Support Worker to join our team in Limerick Services, Castletroy, Co. Limerick Contract Type: Variable Hours Contracts Contract Hours: Variable Hours Salary Scale: €32,639 - €39,499pro 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 : 10.7% of hours worked Overview of the Post: The purpose of the role is to provide support services to a woman with a physical disability in her own home. This post will have shifts available covering day, evening, weekend and overnight support. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to the empowerment of people with disabilities working as part of a team through a person centred approach and will work with service owners in accessing social and recreational activities in the community and assisting with all aspects of daily living in their residential service. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: · Minimum Full QQI level 5 course or equivalent · 1 years’ experience working with adults with disabilities · Full clean driver’s licence and willingness to drive service transport. · Good IT skills Desirable Criteria: · Experience working with adults in a day service setting. · Experience of working in community setting. 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. Informal Queries by email to Nozi Bhebhe Service Coordinator nbhebhe@enableireland.ie Closing date for applications: 4pm Wednesday 2ndJuly 2025 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
Snluh Staff Nurse General
Campaign Reference Number & Job Title: SNLUH Staff Nurse (General) Grade Code: 2135 County: Donegal, Letterkenny University Hospital Hse Area: HSE West and North West Region Staff Category: Nursing Contract Type: Permanent, Whole time, Temporary, part-time Internal/External: External Proposed Interview Dates: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances Informal Enquiries: ED, Cancer Services: Ms Siobhan Kelly, Assistant Director of Nursing/Service Manager Cancer, Ambulatory & Emergency Care Phone: 087 4006747 Email: Siobhan.kellylgh@hse.ie Medical, Acute Stroke Unit, CCU: Lisa Friel Assistant Director of Nursing Medical Directorate, Letterkenny University Hospital Tel Number: 087 4514491 Email: lisa.friel@hse.ie Surgical, Theatre: Sinead Bolton, ADON Perioperative Tel: 087 3607557 Email: sinead.bolton@hse.ie Gynae, Paediatrics: Marion Doogan Assistant Director of Midwifery Tel 087 1918884 Email: marion.doogan@hse.ie Closing Date: ROLLING CAMPAIGN Letterkenny University Hospital have on going opportunities for Staff Nurse. In order to meet this requirement, this advertisement will remain live for the foreseeable future so that qualified Staff Nurse candidates can submit applications throughout the year. Location of Post West North West Region Initial assignment will be to Letterkenny University Hospital. The successful candidate may be required to work in any service area within the vicinity as the need arises. A panel may be created from this recruitment campaign from which all current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full and part-time duration may be filled throughout Letterkenny University Hospital. Access to the Enhanced Nurse/Senior Enhanced Nurse role is available through this campaign (pending eligibility).
Cleaning Operative
If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated food and facilities management company which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Cleaning Operative to join our team based at Radius, Cliftonville Road Belfast. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: 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
Process Technician
Process Technician Location: Craigavon Hours: 40 hours per week. 8 hour rotational shift covering days, evenings and nights. week 1: 23:30 to 08:00, week 2: 15:30 to 00:00; week 3: 07:30 to 16:00 Salary: Competitive Business Unit : Sciences Open To : Internal and External Applicants Ref No.: HRJOB10765 The Role This role involves preparing chemicals and equipment before manufacturing, ensuring compliance with GMP documentation and procedures during manufacturing, and managing cleaning operations and waste handling post-manufacture. General duties include reporting incidents, maintaining good housekeeping, managing stock control, and completing shift handovers. Please see attached job description for further information Key Requirements You must have eligibility to work in the UK OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time, permanent employment in the UK To be successful in this role you will need GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics OR Significant relevant experience of working in a manufacturing/production position may be considered in lieu of academic qualifications. Whilst not essential, it would be advantageous if you had GCSE (or equivalent) in a Science related subject (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science, Engineering), were educated to A-level (or equivalent) standard and had previous experience within a manufacturing/production environment, experience of working with SOPs and/or associated work instructions and experience of completing documentation to a high standard. Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing practice would also be desirable. Please see attached job description for further details of criteria. Apply Now Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible. Closing Date We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Sunday 27 Jul 2025 RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.
Metal Fabrication Apprentice
First Year Apprentice Vacancy First year apprentice required for fabrication workshop, the role includes 1) Reading drawings and cut lists 2) Cutting plate and hollow sections 3) Loading material into welding jigs 4) Cleaning fabricated material 5) Assembling final products Must have good English, safepass and manual handling training Profile of Craft The Metal Fabricator’s job includes the reading of drawings, working with materials such as low carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel and aluminium. The fabricator is involved in such industries as constructional steel, pressure vessel, tank and boiler manufacture, ship building and ship repair also general engineering. The skills required are wide and varied. They include skills such as measuring, marking out, cutting and welding materials using different processes and assembly techniques. The Metal Fabricator will spend some time outdoors and may be required to work on heights. At the end of the apprenticeship, the craftsperson will be able to demonstrate competence in the following skills: Core Skills Use, care and safety on the following machines and equipment: • Guillotine • Press brake • Rolls • Ironworker • Mechanical saws • Drills • Cutting • Forming • Welding Operations involve mechanical and thermal cutting, marking, drilling,notching, bending, rolling, forming and welding using various materials Pattern development Parallel line, radial line and triangulation methods Specialist Skills • Oxy-fuel gas cutting and plasma cutting • Welding processes using: Oxy-fuel; MMA; MIG/MAG; TIG/TAG • Rolling, bending and forming various materials Generic Skills Workshop practice including: • Safe use and maintenance of tools and equipment • Marking out • Drilling • Tapping • Riveting Technical drawing: • Interpretation of first and third angle projections • Isometric, oblique and free hand sketching Personal Skills • Communications • Customer relations • Adaptability • Ability to work as a team member • Ability to work independently • Initiative • Problem solving • Planning • Information gathering • Quality systems • Safety
Mushroom Operatives
Green Field Mushrooms Limited seeking 2 Mushroom Operatives Responsible for harvesting, sorting, and packing mushrooms in a production environment. The role involves working efficiently and carefully to ensure high-quality standards are met while maintaining hygiene and safety procedures. Key Responsibilities: Harvest mushrooms by hand with care to avoid damage Sort and grade mushrooms based on size and quality Pack mushrooms according to specifications Clean and maintain work areas and equipment Follow health, safety, and hygiene regulations Work as part of a team to meet daily targets 39 Hours per week €16.77 per hour Salary €34000 annually Apply Via Email:corduff@live.ie
Horticultural Employees
We wish to recruit horticultural employees for the mushroom industry to work in various roles at our sites in Tyholland, Co. Monaghan, Carbury, Co. Kildare and Claremorris, Co, Mayo. All roles are full time, will average 39 hours per week and operate on the basis of 5 days over 7 with a salary of €30,000 per annum. Employing over 2,400 staff and operating from sites in Europe, UK and North America, we are headquartered in Tyholland, Co. Monaghan. Producing, distributing, marketing and supplying fresh mushrooms to many of the world’s top food retailers, our aim is to be the world’s most innovative, efficient and ethical mushroom company. Horticultural Employees will be responsible for: > Harvesting and packing of mushrooms as per customer product requirements, while applying policies and procedures aimed to maximise the yield, optimise mushroom quality and achieve the performance targets as set by the company. > Moving harvested product from the growing houses to the Packhouse and ensuring all necessary documents and records are up-to-date. > Ensuring that compost/casing is emptied and filled correctly and safely into the tunnels and growing houses; and from bunkers to hopper. Application Method Please apply to this vacancy by the following means: Email: niamh.armstrong@monaghan.eu
First Level Controller (Grade V)
About the Role Reporting to the Auditor, duties of the First Level Controller will include: • Processing and appraising expenditure claims by European Territorial Communities (ETC) Projects • Carrying out verification checks on declared expenditure, including on-the-spot checks where necessary; • Assisting with financial management. • Dealing with enquiries from approved projects and project partners and • Assisting the Auditor or other senior officers. The above 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. The Ideal Candidate Candidates will demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that he/she has: • A satisfactory understanding of the Assembly’s purpose and priorities and have a knowledge of public service organisation in Ireland. • Dedication to providing quality and excellent service. • Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills. • Ability to take ownership of issues/tasks and work on own initiative. • Ability to work as part of a team with strong customer service focus. • Ability to work under pressure. • Flexibility regarding working hours, with occasional unsociable hours and a willingness to travel internationally as required. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a positive and professional attitude. • Must be committed to self-development and be enthusiastic about acquiring new skills and embracing new technologies; and • A current, full driving licence and have access to own car. Essential Requirements 1. Character: Candidates shall be of good character. 2. Health: Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Education, Training, Experience, Etc.: Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms – (i) (a) have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects (or four subjects if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and/or English and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics) and (b) have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in higher level (or Honours) papers in three subjects in that examination (or two subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics) or (ii) Have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, or (iii) Hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard. 4. Skills • A relevant accounting/financial qualification and/or at least 2 years relevant experience in the area of finance/audit • Experience of office organisation • Strong communication, external relations and networking skills • Computer literacy 5. Desirable Requirements Knowledge and experience of EU-funded programmes, preferably on Structural Funds and/or crossborder, transnational or inter-regional co-operation or other ETC programmes Key Competencies for the post include the following and candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form of competence under each of these. Please take particular note of these when completing the application form as any short-listing or interview processes will be based on the information provided by the candidates: Communication & Personal Effectiveness • Have effective written and verbal skills. • Take initiative and be open to taking on new challenges or responsibilities. • Manage time and workload effectively. • Maintain a positive and constructive and enthusiastic attitude to their role. Problem Solving & Decision Making • Gathers and analyses information from relevant sources, whether financial, numerical or otherwise, weighing up a range of critical factors. • Takes account of broader issues, agendas, sensitivities and related implications when making decisions. • Uses previous knowledge and experience in order to guide decisions. • Uses judgement to make sound decisions with a well-reasoned rationale and stands by these. • Puts forward solutions to address problems. Delivering Results • Translate the business or team plan into clear priorities and actions for the area of responsibility. • Plan work and allocation of staff and other resources effectively. • Implement high quality service and customer care standards. • Make decisions in a timely and well-informed manner Local Government and Regional Assembly - Knowledge & Understanding • Knowledge of the structure and functions of local government and regional assemblies. • Knowledge of EU Institutions, EU policies, Cohesion policy. • Practical understanding of economic, environmental, social and physical development issues at EU, national, regional and local level. • Knowledge of current issues and challenges affecting the Assembly and advocate practical approaches to addressing them. • Clear and realistic views of future trends and strategic direction of the regional assembly. • Understanding the role of the First Level Controller. Appointment A panel will be established for the post of First Level Controller (Grade V) which will be used to fill both permanent and temporary vacancies which may arise during the lifetime of the panel. The Regional Assembly shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than one month and if he/she fails to take up the appointment within such period or such longer period as the Regional Assembly in its absolute discretion may determine, the Regional Assembly shall not appoint him/her. Duration The position is full-time and permanent, subject to one year’s probationary period. Reporting Relationship The First Level Controller will report to the Auditor of the Regional Assembly as instructed by the Assistant Director. Superannuation Persons who become pensionable officers of a Regional Assembly, who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to 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 the State Pension Contributory). Persons who become pensionable officers of a Regional Assembly who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation, Regional Assembly to contribute to the Regional Assembly at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. Widows and Orphans/Spouses and Children’s Scheme All persons who become pensionable officers of a Regional Assembly are required, in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme, 1986 to contribute to the Regional Assembly at the rate of 1.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of State Pension contributory) in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. Salary The salary is analogous to Grade V, which is currently €51,210 - €61,252 inclusive of long service increments. Travel & Subsistence Travel and subsistence costs arising in the course of official duties will be payable at Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government rates. Place of Work The HQ of the Regional Assembly is in Ballaghadereen Co. Roscommon. Probation/Performance Review Where a person who is not already a permanent officer of a Regional Assembly or Local Authority is appointed, the following provisions shall apply: - a) There shall be a period after appointment during which the appointee will hold the position on probation. b) Such period shall be one year and may be extended at the discretion of the Director. c) Such person shall cease to hold the office at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Director has certified that the service of such person is satisfactory based on the recommendation of the relevant Supervisor. d) Employment may be terminated during the probationary period should service be deemed by the Director to be unsatisfactory. Annual Leave Annual leave entitlement is 30 days per annum exclusive of public and bank holidays. Working Hours The normal hours of work will be 35 hours per week. The Regional Assembly reserves the right to alter the hours of work from time to time.
