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Job Role Do you have the ability to guide, inspire and motivate others? Are you looking for a rewarding career where you will make a positive impact on people’s lives? If so, we may have the perfect position for you. We’re currently recruiting for a Local Area Employment Service Caseworker to join our fantastic team in an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in this influential role. As a Local Area Employment Service - Caseworker you’ll provide motivational support, careers advice and guidance to our clients whilst making them feel welcome and at ease, enabling them to overcome barriers and build confidence. You’ll provide training workshops covering a wide range of subjects from CV writing to online job searching. You’ll engage with people to assess their skills and abilities and talk about their ambitions and career goals whilst exploring learning and work opportunities acting as an intermediary with local employers. Our ideal candidate may have a sales, recruitment or employability background or have worked in an environment that involves advising and guidance. However, we do provide excellent on the job training, so are not looking for someone who ticks every single box, we’re looking for someone who has an engaging personality, can provide a warm and welcoming experience, and can seek out solutions to problems to help our customers progress into sustainable employment. This is a fantastic opportunity that'll allow you to utilise your current skills to influence, support and encourage others to build a future. In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary of €31,000 with these great benefits: • 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days) • Volunteer Days • Company Pension Scheme • Health Insurance Allowance • Employer Paid Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance • Annual Salary Review • Enhanced Maternity/Adoption and Paternity Pay Arrangements • Refer a friend scheme • Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, Life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme, Tax Saver Commuter Tickets. Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 44 1702 595200 or 01- 8608200. Seetec Group is an employee-owned organisation, and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally within our employee-owners. People are at the front, centre, and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make. Location: Athlone Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm Closing Date: 8 April 2026 Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of clients, reviewing their progress towards employment and maintaining engagement to achieve personal and team targets. Assess individual client needs and work with them to create a personal progression plan. Meet with clients regularly to review their progress. Undertake interventions on a one-to-one basis, run sessions for groups of clients covering a wide range of subjects from CV workshops to online job searching to confidence and motivation as well as working with local employers acting as an intermediary for your clients. Deliver an exceptional level of customer service at all times. Skills and Experience Leaving Certificate standard (as a minimum). A level 7 qualification or working towards is desirable but not a pre-requisite. Minimum of two years’ experience in an employment activation, recruitment, training, career coaching or counselling role, preferably with long term unemployed clients farthest from the labour market. Previous knowledge of and experience in addressing long term, social and economic unemployment factors and barriers, that may present themselves, such as Mental health, Addiction, homelessness, literacy, lack of confidence, motivation and routine, as well as factors such as, generational differences and personal circumstances. Excellent influential and persuasion skills to constructively confront client barriers. Operational experience working in a client facing environment delivering a professional ‘people’ service end to end. Be fully IT literate in using a range of Microsoft Office programmes.
AI Governance & Value Manager
AI Governance and Value Manager Location – Dublin / Kilkenny Reports to – Head of AI Strategy and Architecture Glanbia Business Services Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey. The Opportunity The AI Governance and Value Manager plays a pivotal role in enabling responsible, scalable, and value-driven AI adoption across the enterprise. This role combines strategic governance with hands-on engagement to ensure AI initiatives are aligned with business priorities, deliver measurable benefits, and adhere to ethical and regulatory standards. Job Responsibilities Use Case Management & Value Realisation: Key Technical & Leadership Capabilities TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES & SKILLS AI & Advanced Analytics Solution Design and Oversight Designs and maintains end-to-end architectures for AI and complex analytics solutions (e.g., data ingestion, feature engineering, model training and deployment), ensuring alignment with business needs and enterprise architecture standards. AI & Advanced Analytics Architecture Advisory Provides architectural oversight to ensure AI and complex analytics solutions are robust, scalable, and explainable; evaluates technical requirements for AI and complex analytics solutions against data availability and implementation complexity. Model Operationalisation (MLOps) Supports the build of robust pipelines for model deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management using MLOps practices. AI / ML Platform & Tooling Expertise Provides technical guidance on AI / ML platforms and tools (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Azure ML) to guide solution development and optimises their use. LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES Drive Strategic Impact Translates organizational strategy into team strategy using data-driven insights to make effective decisions and take calculated risks, while building strong customer/consumer relationships. Act with Agility Introduces change initiatives to address changing business needs by working effectively through uncertainty and with unstructured teams and environments. Empower Others Develops a future pipeline of talent by proactively assessing capabilities and creating development goals that leverage effective coaching, delegation, and autonomy. Lead Inclusively Creates a psychologically safe environment that removes divides, drives collaboration, and fosters a culture of respect and curiosity. Innovate with Courage Encourages team to build new capabilities, explore new ideas and emerging technologies, and engage in a constructive approach to lessons learned. Communicate with Purpose & Vision Delivers inspirational communications that mark progress toward archiving organizational vision, cultivate a sense of shared purpose, and build buy-in with key stakeholders. If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply! Where and How You Will Work The opportunity will be based in Dublin/ Kilkenny with hybrid working arrangements available, which allows you greater choice in how you work and live, giving you a better work-life balance. What We Would Like to Offer You The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health plan, pension and competitive salary. About Glanbia Glanbia is a better nutrition company with three divisions: Performance Nutrition, Health & Nutrition and Dairy Nutrition. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading brands and ingredients in more than 100 countries worldwide. At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates. We will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Seasonal General Operatives
Wages: Scale 1: SCP 3 - 5 £12.85 - £13.26 per hour The Council applies the Living Foundation Wage of £13.45 per hour to applicable grades Wages will be paid on a monthly basis. Main Purpose of Job: To work individually or as part of a team in undertaking a range of general environmental work, including grass cutting, grounds maintenance, horticulture, refuse collection including wheelie bins and food caddies, waste disposal, and litter collection. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Criteria: Please provide evidence of any skills, qualities, or experience relevant to any of the below: a) Refuse collection b) Litter collection and responsibility for keeping an outdoor area clean and tidy c) Grass cutting, horticultural and grounds maintenance experience in a medium to large scale setting, including the use of strimmers and ride-on grounds machinery d) General maintenance of buildings or outdoor areas, e.g. paths, parks, etc. e) Cleaning or maintenance of toilets used by the public Effective communication skills and experience of dealing with members of the public Availability to work weekends and public holidays Desirable Criteria: Hold a valid UK Driving Licence, Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Licence, or other machine operator licence with relevant experience.
General Operative
Wages: Scale 1: SCP 3 - 5 £12.85 - £13.26 per hour - The Council apply the living foundation wage of £13.45 per hour to applicable grades Wages will be paid on a monthly basis Key Purpose of the Job The purpose of the job is to maintain the cleanliness of the local area. This includes ensuring the Council facilities and the surrounding areas are kept to a high standard of neatness, tidiness and cleanliness so that the overall environment is attractive and pleasant. Commitment to this task will be necessary from the postholder. Key Areas of Work ▪ Street cleansing and litter collection. ▪ Litter collection on main roads. ▪ Upkeep of play areas, lay-bys, picnic sites and bus shelters. ▪ General maintenance. Main Duties and Responsibilities ▪ Sweeping streets, pavements and car parks, either manually or accompanying a mechanical sweeper on designated routes. ▪ Collection of litter from all public areas – roads, car parks, paths, verges, playgrounds, tourist facilities, etc; place filled litter sacks in agreed locations and collect filled litter sacks and bring to recycling centre/storage location as instructed. ▪ Inspect and clean playgrounds. ▪ Empty litter bins and remove posters and graffiti and report to Supervisor incidents of vandalism, abuse of service, etc. ▪ Inspect and remove fly tipping/illegal dumping and dispose of it as necessary. ▪ Arrange for appropriate supplies of materials to be retained for use in the various properties and amenities. ▪ Identify areas for improvement, report damage and take action, where possible. ▪ Ensure appropriate disposal of any syringes, sharp or other dangerous items. ▪ Interact and co-operate with members of the public. ▪ Carry out all activities with due regard to the health and safety of the postholder and others, including the wearing of protective clothing, etc. as required. ▪ Take responsibility for a range of tools and items of equipment and report defects, as applicable. ▪ Other activities relevant to the post which may be allocated from time to time, including providing holiday cover and cluster working in other towns/areas. General ▪ To comply with all the Council’s policies and procedures including the Employee Code of Conduct and the Employee and Councillor Working Relationship Protocol, and as Line Manager, ensure that all employees comply with same. ▪ To promote the Council’s equal opportunities policies and avoid all forms of discrimination as an employer and a service provider. ▪ To implement all Financial and Procurement policies and procedures. ▪ To comply with employee responsibility in relation to all records held, created or used as part of the Council’s business. All records, paper or electronic, are public records and accessible by the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004 and the Data Protection Act 1998. ▪ To undertake the duties of the post at all times in a manner that enhances and promotes the positive image of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. ▪ The postholder will be expected to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation. The above list should not be seen as an exhaustive list of duties, and the postholder will be expected to undertake other relevant duties, as required. ▪ To undertake training as required. Essential Criteria One year’s suitable and relevant experience to include a minimum of 6 months in a working environment, with evidence of the ability, in at least two of the following areas: a) Manual labour in an outdoor working environment b) Property maintenance and use of power equipment/machinery c) Litter collection/street cleansing/responsibilities for upkeep of a site e.g. caretaking d) Grass cutting/grounds maintenance Experience of dealing confidently and effectively with members of the public. Experience of working in a responsible manner, using initiative and with minimum supervision. Experience of maintaining up-to-date and accurate records. The possession of a current valid driving licence will be necessary and access to a form of transport, as travel is required between work locations.
Housekeeper
Role: To efficiently undertake cleaning, domestic, catering and laundry duties within Northern Ireland Hospice facilities, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the buildings. To provide housekeeping cover between any of the Northern Ireland Hospice sites, as and when required. Principal Duties: • Ensure that patients, families and visitors to Northern Ireland Hospice facilities are treated with politeness and courtesy at all times. • Undertake housekeeping duties within Northern Ireland Hospice in order to provide services in an effective and efficient manner, while meeting quality and hygiene standards. • Undertake cleaning duties in accordance with the set rota and maintain a high standard of presentation at all times. • Undertake in-house laundry duties. • Check regularly and maintain standard cleaning materials and consumables such as detergents, paper products, protective clothing, etc., and report same to the Estates Support Manager. • Report via the Estates and Facilities Department any structural or fabric repairs or risks which are identified as being required, for example, faulty light fittings, equipment repairs, fire safety issues, etc. • Adhere to all policies and procedures including the Health and Safety Policy, Infection Control, Waste Management, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, Safeguarding, and Social Media. • Ensure that any concerns or complaints relating to the housekeeping service are referred to the Estates Support Manager as soon as possible so that they can be dealt with in a timely and sensitive manner and participate in investigating such complaints in accordance with Hospice policies. • Be alert to the presence of risk within the working environment, take steps to minimise the risk and notify a Manager so that harm can be prevented. • Promote good teamwork whilst undertaking duties and communicate any job-related issues to the Estates Support Manager in a timely manner. • Participate in the development of services, policies and procedures as determined by the needs of the service and as a result of engagement with service users. • Attend mandatory training and team meetings. • Carry out any other duties which may be allocated from time to time to ensure the service is maintained, including assistance with pantry/kitchen duties in the In-patient Unit. • Provide Housekeeper cover between any of the Northern Ireland Hospice sites, as and when required at short notice. Note: This Job Description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of Northern Ireland Hospice. Salary Range: Based on Band 2 £24,975 per annum pro rata Hours: Permanent Part Time, 25.5 hours per week. The postholder will be required to meet the needs of the work rota and be flexible, including changing working shifts to maintain services during periods of annual leave or sick leave. Essential Criteria: • Previous experience of housekeeping/domestic work. • Ability to provide a high standard of cleanliness. • Demonstrate effective communication skills. • Hold a full UK driving licence or have access to transport to fulfil the requirements of the role. Desirable Criteria: • Previous experience of housekeeping/domestic work in a healthcare setting. • Basic food hygiene certificate or willingness to undertake. • British Institute of Cleaning Sciences Licence to Practice qualification or willingness to undertake.
Cleaning Operative
Mount Charles Group are one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Cleaning Operative to join our team based at Ladbrokes, Twin Spires. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: Basic statutory training for the role will require all candidates to have basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to assist in understanding safety and work, instructions and communicating with customer on a day-today basis. The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview. Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex-offenders, a copy of which can be provided upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE
Machine Operator
Machine Operator Job Ref No: DFP/MO/03/26 Summary of Role: The job role involves being responsible for routine mechanical tasks and the essential upkeep of machinery to minimise downtown and ensure the smooth running of Production Department. Duties and Responsibilities: Hours of work for the role are Monday to Friday with varying start and finish times to suit the needs of the business. In return all employees will have access to a Healthcare Plan (includes children up to the age of 18), Company Pension with Life Assurance and an active Health and Well Being strategy.
Leisure Attendant / Lifeguard
Key Purpose of the Post: To undertake lifeguarding duties and a wide range of work, as part of a team, to provide the best possible service to users of the facilities and to respond effectively to needs and requirements as they arise. The postholder will assist with and ensure the safety of users and maintain a high standard of cleanliness at all times. To encourage a workplace culture that contributes to the aim of continuous improvement. Ensuring adherence to all H&S policies and procedures and comply with the normal operating procedures (NOP) and emergency action plans (EAP).
Room Leader
This is a Full-time, Permanent position in Greendale Day Nursery Are you passionate about working with young children? Do you have a caring and patient nature? We’re looking for a Room Leader to join our vibrant team, where you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children, all while enjoying a fantastic work-life balance. Our award-winning nursery, Greendale, are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Room Leader to join their team! This is a permanent, full-time role offering 36 hours per week, worked across four days on a rotating schedule between 7:00am and 6:00pm. As a Room Leader, you’ll play a key role in supporting and guiding your team to deliver exceptional care and learning experiences for the children in your room. Key Responsibilities: Lead and support your designated room team with a fair, consistent, and positive approach.Help implement engaging and age-appropriate programmes for the children. Contribute to and oversee observations, planning, and the development of individual education and care plans. Ensure a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment for all children. Maintain strong communication with parents, carers, and external professionals. Participate actively in team meetings and contribute to a collaborative work environment. Carry out additional duties as requested by management. Essential Criteria: NVQ Level 3 in Childcare (or currently working towards completion). Proven experience in a day nursery or childcare setting. Demonstrated experience in leading or supervising a team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Dependable, punctual, and physically capable of meeting the demands of the role. Patient, enthusiastic, and committed to creating a positive learning atmosphere. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in early years education, with a great balance between work and life, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and start your journey with us. Job Benefits: Company Pension Reduced Chilcare costs Free parking Company incentives Funded Personal Development Oppertunities Uniform provided Uniform allowance Email- Amyb@cleardaynurseries. com with any queries. * Must be aged 18 or over at the time of application
Team Leader, Days
The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member: Ref: 26-066-TLD-TM-WEB Role: Team Leader - Days Location: The Mews, 143A Glen Road, Belfast BT11 8FU Salary: £17.29 per hour Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Rota basis – 3 x 12.5 hour shifts) Flexibility is required to ensure the needs of the service are met. The Service: The Mews is a Positive Behaviour Support Service (PBS) which consists of 12 single occupancy apartments located in West Belfast. The service provides a Person-Centred approach through supported living solutions to service users with Learning Disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and complex needs. The Service operates under the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Framework and provides 24hr care and support. The Role: As part of the Living Options services, the Team Leader will be a part of the management team and will support the Registered Manager/Deputy Manager to meet the Domiciliary Care Agencies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 and the DHSS&PS Domiciliary Care Agency Minimum Standards. They will: Please note – The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsorship. Essential Criteria: A minimum of RQF Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a health & social care or related discipline AND at least 2 years’ experience in a social care setting providing support/care, of which 6 months of working with behaviours which challenge. OR A minimum of GCSE English & Maths (A* - C) or equivalent AND at least 3 years’ experience in a regulated care or support environment, of which 6 months of working with behaviours which challenge. Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning disabilities. Effective communication and use of IT skills. Apply Online at: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home Closing Date: Thursday, 2nd April 2026 at 10am THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER #nijobs
