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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 highly-motivated Family Support Workers to join our team in Kenmare, Co. Kerry . Contract Type: Permanent Part Time Contract Hours: Various contracts available Salary Scale: €32,639 to €39,499 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) Annual Leave Entitlement : 10.7% of hours worked Overview of the Post: To provide support to adult service owners to enable them to participate in their community, increase their own personal independence, achieve person centred goals and facilitate inclusion. The support worker will provide practical, personal and social support to the individuals and group they work with. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: · Working under the direction of the Adult Services Centre Co-ordinator to provide person-centred support to those who use our service. · Working in partnership with service owners to facilitate their active involvement in the development and achievement of personal and group goals. · Assisting with all activities of daily living; personal care, showering, session support, driving/escort duties and dealing with any other special needs of service Owners. · Assisting with transport needs by being available to drive service or Service owner’s vehicles. · Develop, Participate and contribute to the Person Centred Planning and key working Process in line with the national New Directions Policy and Guidelines. · Working as part of the staff team to contribute to the development and delivery of a variety of programmes which empower service owners to be effective in their personal and family lives, in their working lives and in their community and leisure pursuits. Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: · Qualification in relevant Health Care/Social Care (Fetac level 5 or equivalent) · Minimum of 1 years’ experience working as a Health Care Assistant. · Experience of working with Adults with Physical, sensory and neurological disabilities. · Experience & ability to support an individual with personal/intimate care needs · Experience & ability to support individuals with Eating Drinking and swallowing needs. · Full Clean drivers Licence · Knowledge of Person Centred Approaches Desirable Criteria: · 3 years’ experience of working within the disability sector. · Knowledge of Social Role Valorisation theory of practice · Possess a D1 driving licence or be willing to obtain one. · Knowledge of Enable Ireland Services and strategic priorities. 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: Friday 27th June. 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
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 Support Workerto join our team in Cork. Contract Type: Permanent, temporary and relief contracts available Contract Hours: Full time (39 hours per week), Part-Time & Relief Salary Scale: €32,639 – €39,499 pro rata per annum. 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 : 30 days per annum pro-rata, and proportionately less for less than 12 months service. Overview of the Post: The role of Support Worker is to work as part of a dedicated and innovative team to provide person centred services to children and adults with disabilities who attend Enable Ireland Services. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: · QQI Level 5 Major Award in one of the following: o Healthcare Support o Social Care o Pre Nursing o Childcare (8 modules to include one module on special needs/disability studies/challenging behaviour or a commitment to complete one of these modules within 6-months of commencement) OR ·A comparable SNA Qualification OR · Year 1 of a relevant degree programme in Health and Social Care (such as Social Care, Child Care, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy) AND · Full Clean Manual Driving Licence and willingness to drive company vehicles. AND · Be eligible to work in the state Desirable Criteria: · Experience of supporting people with disabilities. · Experience of working with people with behaviours of concern. · Experience of providing personal care · Basic IT skills 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: 13th June 2025 noon 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
Midwifery Clinical Skills Facilitator
Sligo University Hospital There is currently one specified purpose whole-time vacancy available A panel may be formed for Midwifery Clinical Skills Facilitator (CMM2), SUH as a result of this campaign for Maternity Services in West North West Group from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.
Clinical Nurse Manager, Peri-op
HSE Mid-West are currently recruiting for the role of Clinical Nurse Manager 1 – Peri-Op Location of the Post HSE Mid West Acute Services - University Hospital Limerick. The current vacancy available is permanent and whole-time in the Peri-Op Directorate, University Hospital Limerick. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Purpose of the Post To be responsible for the management, care, and treatment of service users, to ensure that the optimum standard of care is provided within the designated area(s) of responsibility. The primary role of the Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM 1) will be one of clinical and professional leadership and development in the nursing team, including the development of nursing staff by means of in-service training, orientation of new staff and arranging for clinical experience and supervision of student nurses where this is appropriate. Informal Enquiries Ms. Bridget Hoctor, Assistant Director of Nursing, Peri-Op Directorate, University Hospital Limerick Mobile: 087-2179718 Email: bridget.hoctor@hse.ie
Team Leader
Costa Coffee requires an experienced Team Leader for our store in Clonmel, who is fully flexible, which includes availability on the weekends. At Costa Coffee we are as passionate about our people as we are our great coffee! Being a part of our team gives you the chance to learn new skills in coffee excellence whilst letting your personality shine through. As a Costa Barista you receive full training in delivering every customer with an unbeatable coffee experience, through great customer service and great coffee. Are you: -
Team Member
Costa Coffee requires a Team Member for our store in Clonmel, who is fully flexible throughout the week. At Costa Coffee we are as passionate about our people as we are our great coffee! Being a part of our team gives you the chance to learn new skills in coffee excellence whilst letting your personality shine through. As a Costa Barista you receive full training in delivering every customer with an unbeatable coffee experience, through great customer service and great coffee. Are you: -
Speech & Language Therapist, Clinical Specialist, Paediatric
University Hospital Kerry (UHK) is a Level 3 Acute teaching Hospital, providing comprehensive medical and surgical services for adults and children and maternity services to women in the surrounding catchment area. The hospital has 273 inpatient beds and 24 day beds and provides acute hospital services to a catchment area of Kerry, North Cork & West Limerick, it serves a population of approx. over 180,554. In addition, the Kerry area has quite a large visiting population – Bord Fáilte/ Shannon Development estimates there are approximately 2 million tourists visiting this region annually, principally during the summer months. The 24/7 Emergency department cares for 36,000 Emergency presentations average annual activity levels of approximately 13,000 Inpatient discharges, 11,000 Day Cases Presentations, and 54,000 Outpatient Attendances. This Model 3 hospital also provides medical & surgical day OPD, which facilitates visiting Consultants. University Hospital Kerry is continually investing and developing the clinical services, to include a new CCU/HDU 6-bedded unit, new extensive laboratory unit, 6th theatre suite and a new purpose-built oncology day unit, which will complement the following existing services; · 24/7 Emergency Department · 76 Bed Acute Medicine (including 4 Bed Acute Stroke Unit) · 8 Bed Acute Medical Assessment Unit · 15 Bed Surgical Day Ward · 5 Bed Intensive Care Unit · 4 Bed Coronary Care / High Dependency Unit · 38 Bed Maternity Unit · 10 Cot Special Care Baby Unit · 29 Paediatric Beds · 5 Operating Theatres · 11 Bed Endoscopy Day Unit · 13 Bed Oncology Day Ward · 12 Bed Dialysis Unit The Kerry Specialist Palliative Care Service (KSPCS) provided is currently lead by two consultants, 24/7 on-call service which has proven of immense value to the hospital and community in improving palliative care services. The service is currently provided in the following settings: The primary academic partner for the group is University College Cork. HSE South West 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, and the transition to the new structures will be taking place throughout 2025.
CHW Care Assistant, Intellectual Disability
Care Assistant, Intellectual Disability HSE West and North West (Galway, Mayo, Roscommon) Job Specification & Terms and Conditions Supplementary Panel Job Title and Grade Care Assistant, Intellectual Disability, HSE West and North West (Grade Code: 6482) Remuneration The salary scale for the post is (as at 01/03/2025) €33,699 €34,829 €36,366 €36,876 €37,702 €39,308 €41,033 €41,634 €43,132 €44,252 €45,165 €46,190 €46,984 LSI 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 CHW49-CAI-25 Closing Date Monday 23rd June 2025 at 12 noon Proposed Interview date(s) As soon as possible following the closing date. Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage Location of Post Mayo Community Living, Co Mayo – Currently there are a number of permanent whole time vacancies across our services in Co Mayo. A supplementary panel may be created as a result of this campaign for Care Assistant, Intellectual Disability within HSE West and North West (Galway, Mayo, Roscommon) from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full time or part time duration for the role of Care Assistant, Intellectual Disability may be filled. Informal Enquiries Siobhan Mc Andrew, Director of Services, Mayo Community Living Tel: 094 9251900 Ext 234 Mobile 087 6616900 email: Siobhan.mcandrew@hse.ie Details of Service Mayo Community Living is a community service in Community Healthcare West which provides Residential Services to adults living with an Intellectual Disability. The current service referred to as Mayo Community Living provides a community service to the People we support in numerous community homes across Co. Mayo. The service is divided into distinct service areas within Co. Mayo. De-congregation of the Swinford location is ongoing. Reporting Relationship Mayo Community Living – The Care Assistant, Intellectual Disability will report to the Team Leader/Clinical Nurse Manager in their service and/or the Clinical Co-ordinator or Area Manager Purpose of the Post Mayo Community Living – To assist in the provision of health and social care for adults with an Intellectual Disability. The Care Assistant Intellectual Disability provides direct care in line with the Individual’s Person Centred Plan Principal Duties and Responsibilities Service needs will require movement of Care Assistant, Intellectual Disability staff between Designated areas/locations. Below is an outline of the principal duties a Care Assistant, Intellectual Disability may carry out, as assigned and as directed. · Support the People we support in directing their own lives in accordance with their cognitive and physical abilities in an environment that reflects the comforts of home. · Support improved opportunities for the People we support to have meaningful relationships with families and friends by making them welcome partners in the residential home. · Respect the People we support, their families and each other as individuals showing dignity, courtesy and professionalism at all times. · Act as an advocate for the People we support. · Actively promote the participation of the People we support in the running of their home. · Promote the social interaction of the People we support with the community, including facilitating the ongoing involvement in their personal interests, hobbies etc. · Assist in the provision of a quality service by promoting and adopting a philosophy of care and working in line with national and locally devised Policies, the Regulations and National Standards for Residential Services for Adults with an Intellectual Disability. · Ensure that care is carried out in an empathetic and ethical manner and that the dignity and spiritual needs of the People we support is respected. · Contribute to the development of a multidisciplinary assessment and person centred care plan and assist in its implementation and evaluation in consultation with the resident and family/representative as appropriate. · Carry out the role of a Link worker as allocated for named People we support. · Carry out assigned and delegated responsibilities involving direct care and all activities of daily living to assist the People we support maintain standards of personal hygiene, laundry, dietary intake, physical, mental health and any other personal needs. · Actively support the People we support with their compliance in taking prescribed medication, and recording of same. The role of Care Assistant, Intellectual Disability in medication administration will be service specific and appropriate training and supervisions will be provided. · Actively participate in the cleaning of houses, utility rooms, equipment, kitchens and bedrooms. Ensuring infection control guidance is adhered too. · Prepare and serve food as appropriate in accordance with safe food handling policy and undertake training as per service need. · Attend staff meetings and contribute constructively to the smooth running of the house. · Contribute to the maintenance of updating documentation. · Maintain the confidentiality of all information made available to him/her during the course of his/her work · Support the people using our services to maximise their independence and quality of life while protecting individual health and safety. · To draw up a plan of care based on the People we support needs, while involving the person in all aspects of their care and lifestyle whenever possible. · The support individuals where appropriate in line with their personal plan or where supervisory instruction is received in areas such as documentation and medication administration. · To be a fully integrated partner in the interdisciplinary team. · To practice within the guidelines of current legislation · You will be required to accompany/drive (in service vehicle) People we support to their activities or social outings · Actively support people with their compliance in managing their finances and spending their money and recording same. The role of Care Assistant, Intellectual Disability in finance will be service specific. Health & Safety The Care Assistant, Intellectual Disability will: · Conduct him/herself in a manner that conveys respect of the individual and ensures safe resident care. · Report any incident or potential incident which may compromise the health and safety of residents, staff or visitors and take appropriate action. · Understand and adhere to all HSE and service specific policies, guidelines and procedures and the Site Specific Safety Statement. · Apply precautions at all times to minimise the risks of cross infection e.g. clean up any spillages of bodily fluids, wear personal protective clothing and use equipment provided appropriate to the task. · Ensure that all equipment is stored and cleaned correctly, and storage areas are kept clean and tidy. · Report any breakage or malfunction of equipment to technical staff and /or appropriate others. · Present to work wearing the agreed attire and identification, having regard to the highest standard of attire and personal hygiene. · Participate in Fire prevention procedures and precautions as per policy and other emergency requirements. · Have a working knowledge of the 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. · In accordance with Health and Safety at work policy, it is each staff members responsibility to observe all rules relating to Health and Safety and Conduct at Work and to use any equipment provided in a safe and responsible manner. · Understand and adhere to all relevant HSE policies, guidelines and procedures, comply with health and safety, infection control and risk management procedures, comply with statutory obligations · Report any accidents, near misses to the person in charge and ensure completion of incident / near miss forms. Have a good knowledge of the risk management systems in their area and their responsibility in same. · Do not undertake any duty related to resident care for which he/she is not trained. · Attend training courses as required e.g. Studio 3, Manual Handling, CPR, Hygiene, HACCP, Fire Prevention etc. You are responsible for completing mandatory training and ensuring compliance is maintained. · Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service Education & Training The Care Assistant, Intellectual Disability will: · Attend induction and mandatory in-service education · As directed participate in the induction of new staff · Maintain continuous personal development and participate in team based development, education, training and learning. · Participate in appraisal and the development of a personal development plan in conjunction with his / her line manager. · Participate in e-learning & on line training as mandated. Administrative Duties: The Care Assistant, Intellectual Disability will: · Attend staff meetings and contribute constructively to the smooth running of the Designated Centre · Contribute to the maintenance of updating documentation · Responsible to ensure that appropriate communication takes place with individuals receiving a service, colleagues and external parties. The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder will 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. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition hold: 1. A FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare Support of which includes completion of the Intellectual Disability studies Module and the Activities of Daily Living Module OR 2. A FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in Health Services Skills of which includes completion of the Intellectual Disability studies Module. Successful candidate would complete the Intellectual Disability module within 12 months of taking up the role, this will be provided by the service. OR 3. A qualification in Social Care with emphasis on Healthcare. OR 4. A relevant health care qualification equivalent to 1, 2 or 3 above AND (b) Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role. Health A candidate 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 service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character Post Specific Requirements Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in a healthcare setting e.g. community, residential, providing direct care to the person you support Other requirements specific to the post Day duty, night duty, sleep overs, twilight and weekend shifts will form a part of the weekly roster of this post which will be managed under the European Working Time Directive. A full clean driving license for Manual Vehicles is a core requirement for consideration for this post, also access to own transport as post may require travel. Willingness and ability to drive HSE allocated transport. Participate in training. Support people with medication management following successful completion of SAMS training Skills, competencies and/or knowledge The Care Assistant, Intellectual Disability will demonstrate: · Excellent Team Work capabilities · Planning and Organising Skills · Commitment to providing a quality service · Flexibility & Initiative · Excellent written and verbal communication skills and abilities with documentation 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. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion The HSE is an equal opportunities employer. Employees of the HSE bring a range of skills, talents, diverse thinking and experience to the organisation. The HSE believes passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to its success – we aim to develop the workforce of the HSE so that it reflects the diversity of HSE service users and to strengthen it through accommodating and valuing different perspectives. Ultimately this will result in improved service user and employee experience. The HSE is committed to creating a positive working environment whereby all employees inclusive of age, civil status, disability, ethnicity and race, family status, gender, membership of the Traveller community, religion and sexual orientation are respected, valued and can reach their full potential. The HSE aims to achieve this through development of an organisational culture where injustice, bias and discrimination are not tolerated. The HSE welcomes people with diverse backgrounds and offers a range of supports and resources to staff, such as those who require a reasonable accommodation at work because of a disability or long term health condition. For further information on the HSE commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, please visit the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion web page at https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/diversity/ 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 CPSA is responsible for establishing the principles that should be followed when making an appointment. These are set out in the CPSA Code of Practice. The Code outlines the standards that should be adhered to at each stage of the selection process and sets out the review and appeal mechanisms open to candidates should they be unhappy with a selection process. The CPSA Code of Practice can be accessed via https://www.cpsa.ie/ . The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the job description may be reviewed. This job description 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. Care Assistant, Intellectual Disability, HSE West and North West Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure Mayo Community Living, Co Mayo – Currently there are a number of permanent whole time vacancies available in Mayo Community Living in areas across Co. Mayo. The post is pensionable. A Supplementary Panel may be created as a result of this campaign for Care Assistant, Intellectual Disability within HSE West and North West (Galway, Mayo, Roscommon) from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full time or part time duration for the role of Care Assistant, Intellectual Disability may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointment) Act 2004. Remuneration The salary scale for the post is (as at 01/03/2025) €33,699 €34,829 €36,366 €36,876 €37,702 €39,308 €41,033 €41,634 €43,132 €44,252 €45,165 €46,190 €46,984 LSI 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 Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 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 , 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 . 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/H&S web-pages 2See link on health and safety web-pages to latest Incident Management Policy
Clinical Midwife Manager, Night Duty
Clinical Midwife Manager 2 – Night Duty Team Full Time Permanent Contract Flexible working options will be considered This position will be awarded to an experienced midwife who demonstrates excellent clinical and managerial skills. The successful candidate will The NMH is an equal opportunities employer.
Training Centres, Day Services & Community Hubs, Care Assistants
Care Assistants Training Centres, Day Services & Community Hubs (aligned to the Care Assistant (Disability Services)salary scale) This role will be based in Horizons Training Centres/Day Services and Community Day Hubs. As part of this role you will be supporting in the transitioning of the people we support, from a training centre environment to their day service/ community hub. In line with the UNCRPD and New Directions, Horizons strives to support people realise their full potential with a focus on three main pillars: Personal Development, Active Participation & Citizenship. We work in partnership with the individual and their natural supports to co-create opportunities to learn, participate and be an active citizen with a socially valued role. Cope foundation is committed to empowering an individual in line with the ADMA to reach their full potential in living the life of their choosing. This shift pattern for this role will generally be Monday to Friday however flexibility with will be required in line with service delivery. Successful candidates for all positions will: Informal enquiries may be made to Paul Sherlock, Manager on 086 417 8396. Completed application forms must be returned by Sunday 22nd June 2025 . Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application. The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply. Visit our website at www.horizonscork.ie
