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Key Responsibilities The Programme Officer will be employed by Foróige and will be given a fixed-term contract. It must be understood that if the position becomes redundant at any time during the contract period, if funding for the post is discontinued, or if the post holder fails to perform satisfactorily, employment may be terminated. The duties of the Programme Officer, in carrying out any functions involved in or arising from the appointment, shall be as notified by the Organisation’s National Council and/or its Chief Executive from time to time. These duties will include: • Implementing and operating the Mentoring Programme locally in the Sligo/Galway regions. • Recruiting volunteer mentors, assessing their suitability, and providing training, ongoing support, and recognition. • Liaising and networking with key referral agencies to seek referrals of young people aged 10–18 to the programme, and conducting an intake process to assess the programme’s suitability to meet the needs of these young people. • Setting up and supervising matches between young people and volunteer mentors, and providing support to young people, volunteer mentors, and parents/guardians as appropriate. • Organising and facilitating group activities for matches. • Implementing a case management approach to the role using the programme’s Salesforce system. • Operating efficient office procedures in line with GDPR requirements and recording HR and financial data using Foróige’s HR and financial data processing systems. • Attending team meetings and preparing written reports as required for Management and Funders. • Carrying out any other duties deemed necessary by the National Council and/or the Chief Executive for the effective implementation of the policies and programmes of Foróige and the Mentoring Programme. Professional Qualifications & Experience (D: Desirable; E: Essential) • Education to National Diploma or Degree standard, preferably in Youth, Justice, or Health Promotion work (E). • Access to a car and a full Irish driving licence (E). • Relevant paid or voluntary experience working with young people (D). • Experience and understanding of mentoring is an advantage (D). • Experience using Salesforce or another case management system (D). Person Specification (Essential) • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with young people. • Ability to be proactive, use initiative, and work effectively within a pressurised environment. • Positive and flexible approach to working as part of a national team. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to draft summary information and correspondence. • Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise with a wide range of contacts and build and maintain effective working relationships. • Excellent standards of accuracy and attention to detail. • Ability to follow organisational guidelines and processes. • Knowledge and experience of systems, processing, and administration, including the use of Google Workspace. • Flexibility in relation to working hours to meet operational needs. Benefits to Support You Salary Foróige Youth Officer Salary Scale: €38,558, €40,163, €41,769, €43,376, €44,982, €46,592, €48,201, €50,601, €53,001. The highest starting point for this role will be Point 3. Annual Leave 29 days annual leave plus Good Friday. EAP 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme. Pension Contributory pension benefits. Additional Benefits • Bike to Work Scheme. • Commuter Travel Tax Saver Ticket. • Training & Development: Structured onboarding together with a 9-day Foróige Induction Programme and ongoing CPD. • Study Leave: Up to 5 days paid study leave per year of course. • Organisation Culture: Support and supervision policies and practices that support your professional development. • Progression Opportunities. • Career Break: Up to 2 years after 3 years’ service. • Unpaid Leave: Up to 6 months unpaid leave after 1 year of service. • Flexible Work: Flexible work practices that support work-life balance. • Maternity and Paternity Benefit: Top-up maternity and paternity benefit pay. Other Information Garda Vetting Candidates under consideration for employment with Foróige will be subject to Garda vetting. Hours of Work You will be expected to work a minimum of 35 hours per week. The position requires flexibility in relation to working hours. It is expected that the successful candidate will work some evenings each week and occasional weekend work, based on the availability of volunteer mentors and young people/families. Travel This post will involve domestic travel within Ireland and occasional meetings. Travel and expenses will be paid in accordance with appropriate Foróige rates. Base The employment base for this post will be The CRIB Youth Project and Health Cafe. The successful candidate will be eligible to apply for a hybrid working arrangement involving up to 3 days of remote working per week following 6 months of service and satisfactory completion of a probation period.
Youth Justice Worker
At Foróige, you’re not just taking on a job — you’re joining a movement that empowers young people and transforms communities. With over 600 dedicated staff and thousands of volunteers, we work together to create impactful change through innovative programmes, clubs, and services. Foróige is an independent, non-profit national voluntary youth organisation engaged in out-of-school youth development and education. The purpose of the organisation is to enable young people to involve themselves consciously and actively in their own development and the development of society. About the Project Working in a Youth Diversion Project, regardless of the role, will allow you to take a journey with young people and families who are often the most marginalised and disadvantaged. Many have faced great obstacles, tragedy, and adversity in their lives, yet are inspiring in their ability to cope, bounce back, and often flourish once given the appropriate opportunities and supports. Foróige’s philosophy underpins all of our work and supports our passionate belief in the importance of giving second chances and opportunities to young people regardless of their circumstances. These projects are part of a network of Youth Diversion Projects funded by the Department of Justice and by the European Social Fund and Dormant Accounts, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána under the new Youth Justice Strategy 2021–2027, and are managed by Foróige. Key Responsibilities • Assessing and responding to the needs of young people at risk of offending or re-offending. • Engaging, building, and maintaining strong, positive relationships with the target group on both a one-to-one and group basis. • Engaging these young people in a process of learning and development that will enable them to examine their own offending and make positive lifestyle choices that will protect them from involvement in criminal, harmful, or socially unacceptable behaviours. • Designing, implementing, and evaluating creative and responsive outcomes-focused case plans and interventions for project participants. • Engaging and supporting parents/guardians to participate effectively in their young person’s social and personal development to facilitate positive behaviour change. • Ensuring compliance with Foróige policies, procedures, and guidelines. • Operating in accordance with the YDP Operational Requirements. • Completing accurately and on time all administrative requirements of the project. • Attending YDP advisory committee and referral assessment committee meetings as required, and preparing reports for same. • Networking, co-operating, and enlisting the support of other agencies, organisations, and community groups to enhance development opportunities for project participants. • Attending committee and team meetings as required by Management, the Project Committee, and Funders. • Building and maintaining relationships with local stakeholders, particularly An Garda Síochána and other services engaged with young people in the catchment area. • Administration, budget, and resource management, including compiling plans and reports as required by the funder and ensuring deadlines are adhered to. • Working collaboratively as part of the YDP team and the wider Foróige team. • Any other relevant duties as deemed necessary by the Board of Foróige, the Chief Executive Officer, or the nominee of the Chief Executive for the effective implementation of the policies and programmes of Foróige and the Youth Diversion Project. Professional Qualifications & Experience (D: Desirable; E: Essential) • Education to degree standard, preferably in the area of Youth, Justice, Social, or Community Work (E). Candidates with exceptional relevant work experience may also be considered in lieu of degree qualifications. • Relevant paid or voluntary experience working with young people (E). • 1 year’s experience in a YDP or similar youth work role (D). • Experience and understanding of YDP work and working with young people facing adversity (D). • Access to a car and a full driving licence (E). Person Specification (Essential) • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with young people. • Ability to be proactive, use initiative, and work effectively within a pressurised environment. • Positive and flexible approach to working as part of a team. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to follow organisational guidelines and processes. • Knowledge and experience of systems, processing, and administration. • Flexibility in relation to hours of work to meet operational needs. Benefits to Support You Salary Foróige Youth Officer Scale: €38,558, €40,163, €41,769, €43,376, €44,982, €46,592, €48,201, €50,601, €53,001. The highest starting point for this role will be Point 3 and will be dependent on experience. Annual Leave 29 days annual leave plus Good Friday. EAP 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme. Pension Contributory pension benefits. Additional Benefits • Bike to Work Scheme. • Commuter Travel Tax Saver Ticket. • Training & Development: Structured onboarding together with a 9-day Foróige Induction Programme and ongoing CPD. • Study Leave: Up to 5 days paid study leave per year of course. • Organisation Culture: Support and supervision policies and practices that support your professional development. • Progression Opportunities. • Career Break: Up to 2 years after 3 years’ service. • Unpaid Leave: Up to 6 months unpaid leave after 1 year’s service. • Flexible Work: Flexible work practices that support work-life balance. • Maternity and Paternity Benefit: Top-up maternity and paternity benefit pay.
Trainee Optical Assistant
Are you a caring individual looking to start your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place. We aren’t looking for people with years of experience and heaps of qualifications, just passionate, hard-workers ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you’ve found your feet as a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers. Our store Based in Waterford, our store has great career progression opportunities! What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:
Retail Supervisor
As Retail Supervisor you will assist the store directors with the retail operations with a particular responsibility for supervising, coaching and motivating staff to achieve excellent technical standards and customer service and to exceed performance targets. You will support by using key performance indicators to increase sales, minimise costs and maximise profits and management team in the effective running of the store. You will support with supervising, coaching and motivating staff to achieve excellent retail standards and customer service. You will support by inspiring the team and using KPI’s to increase sales, minimise costs and maximise profits. At Specsavers we are passionate about our people and their development. You will receive thorough and continued training and development to enhance your understanding of our products and how to put into practice effective people management. You will be a key part in creating a warm and friendly atmosphere and an outstanding store environment both for our customers and our team. Our store Located on Edward Street, Specsavers is a community driven store that actively participates with charities and community initiatives alike. What’s on Offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:
Trainee Optical Assistant
Are you a caring individual looking to start your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place. We aren’t looking for people with years of experience and heaps of qualifications, just passionate, hard-workers ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you’ve found your feet as a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers. Our store Based in Sligo, our store has great career progression opportunities! What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:
Trainee Optical Assistant
Are you a caring individual looking to start your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place. We aren’t looking for people with years of experience and heaps of qualifications, just passionate, hard-workers ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you’ve found your feet as a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers. Our store Based in Longford, our store has great career progression opportunities! What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:
Retail Supervisor
As Retail Supervisor you will assist the store directors with the retail operations with a particular responsibility for supervising, coaching and motivating staff to achieve excellent technical standards and customer service and to exceed performance targets. You will support by using key performance indicators to increase sales, minimise costs and maximise profits and management team in the effective running of the store. You will support with supervising, coaching and motivating staff to achieve excellent retail standards and customer service. You will support by inspiring the team and using KPI’s to increase sales, minimise costs and maximise profits. At Specsavers we are passionate about our people and their development. You will receive thorough and continued training and development to enhance your understanding of our products and how to put into practice effective people management. You will be a key part in creating a warm and friendly atmosphere and an outstanding store environment both for our customers and our team. Our store Located in Ashbourne, Specsavers is a community driven store that actively participates with charities and community initiatives alike. What’s on Offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:
Dispensing Optician
Whether you’ve just qualified or already have experience and looking for a new challenge, our Dispensing Optician role could be just right for you. As long as you’re a friendly face with buckets of passion and ambition, you can help us make a real difference to people’s lives, in more ways than you thought possible. With training and development readily available among a great team of experts, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. Our store Based in Cavan, we have been open for 15years and we have an Excellent Store Location right in the Heart of the Town . We have 3 Test Rooms, as well as a room dedicated to our Audiology business Our team We have a wonderful team of 22 dedicated colleagues in our store ready and waiting for you to meet, some of which have been with us since we opened. There is a great family feel amongst our team, and we regularly have team get-togethers and team building events. What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: What we’re looking for? An ambitious and driven Qualified Dispensing Optician to come and join our team. Experience is not essential, but you not be both qualified and registered with CORU CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Audiologist/Hearing Aid Dispenser
Specsavers. A household name and a highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team. We’re looking for an ambitious individual to join our Kilkenny store as a qualified Hearing Aid Dispenser (HAD). In this role, you’ll be dispensing hearing aids to customers who have hearing difficulty, and delivering top-notch customer service every single time. You’ll have access to high-quality equipment and be part of a professional and welcoming environment in store, and with support from our expert team to help keep you progressing, what more could you ask for? Our business We're recruiting for our Kilkenny Hub with a dedicated audiology test room. We are recruiting a forward-thinking HAD to provide care to patients across their stores. Within this role, you will perform hearing tests and advise which of our competitively priced hearing aids is best, to ensure each customer receives the first-class experience they expect. We also offer wax removal, so the microsuction/wax removal qualification is advantageous. What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:
Dispensing Optician
Specsavers in Carlow are looking for an experienced or newly qualified Dispensing Optician to join them. The focus at this store, is about pulling together and working as a team to ensure that our valued patients have an excellent experience. Become our new Dispensing Optician at Specsavers in Carlow - a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care What’s on Offer? We’re fully equipped with 4 test rooms, the latest clinical technology (including OCT), and a team of 25 – which includes fully trained optical assistants, so everything is in place to let you focus on what you do best. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
