Local Government jobs

Care Worker - Days Location: Copelands, 97 Donaghadee Road, Millisle, BT22 2BZ Salary: £24,560.64 per annum, SP 20 - £13.12 per hour Contract: Permanent Work hours: 36 hours per week – 3 x 12 hr shifts Please note we do not offer sponsorship for these roles. Belfast Central Mission (BCM) is an award-winning leading charity with social care projects and social enterprises across Northern Ireland. With over 300 staff and volunteers delivering services across Northern Ireland to support people at their point of need. Copelands is Belfast Central Mission’s flagship project, providing market leading care for Northern Ireland. It encompasses everything needed to create a genuine home from home where residents can enjoy a fulfilling life. Copelands comprises of six households, each with 10 residents. Each household has its own front door, kitchen and living area as well as access to a communal outdoor area. The home has been designed with the differing cognitive, social, and physical abilities of the residents in mind. Your new role You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide the high quality care to our residents. Using a person-centered approach you will support a wide variety of residents with all aspects of their day to day living, including social and physical activities, personal care, mobility, and mealtimes. What we can offer you Please see attached job description and specification for further details We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Board Member

Victim Support NIBelfast, Antrim

Testimonial from the Chair of the Board - Sinéad Lynch : Serving on the Board of Victim Support NI has been one of the most meaningful roles I’ve undertaken. It offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an organisation that makes a real difference to people affected by crime across Northern Ireland. As a board member, I’ve been able to work alongside passionate professionals see first-hand the extraordinary dedication of our staff, volunteers and partners, and the tangible difference that work makes in the lives of victims and witnesses every day. The role is both strategic and rewarding, helping to shape the direction of the organisation, strengthen its impact, and ensure that the voices of victims remain at the heart of everything we do. I would strongly encourage anyone who is passionate about justice, community support, and good governance to consider joining the Board of Victim Support NI. It is a chance to give back, develop your leadership experience, and play a part in strengthening vital services for victims across Northern Ireland. Being part of this board means being part of something that genuinely improves lives and that is incredibly worthwhile.

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Teacher Of LLW And General Subjects

CCMSBelfast, Antrim

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Head Of Finance And Governance

Victims & Survivors ServiceBelfast, Antrim£61,673 - £64,469 per annum

Head of Finance and Governance Finance and Governance HFG/03/26 Job Grade: G7 Permanent Salary will be in the range £61,673 - £64,469 per annum Closing date for applications: 17:00 on Monday 20th April 2026 Purpose of the role As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Head of Finance and Governance will provide clear leadership and direction to managers within the Finance and Governance functions. The role is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of strategy and policy, and for ensuring the effective delivery of key elements of the organisation’s Corporate and Delivery Plans. The position requires a balanced and strategic approach, supporting strong governance, sound financial management and organisational accountability. By the closing date for applications, candidates must demonstrate that they fulfil each of the following essential criteria: 1. Fully Qualified Accountant with at least 5 years’ post-qualified experience, holding a recognised professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) and a member of a relevant professional body such as Chartered Accountants Ireland or equivalent. 2. A minimum of 3 years’ experience of overseeing the management of a large and complex* budget (including forecasting, profiling, reporting and analysis). 3. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in an organisation that delivers services to the public, either directly or through a series of external delivery agencies. 4. A minimum of 1 year’s senior management** experience of providing advice and guidance to a Board and its committees, with particular emphasis on governance, financial management and risk management. 5. Experience of developing and maintaining productive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at senior levels. 6. A current UK Driving Licence with access to a car. This will be waived in the case of an applicant whose disability prohibits driving but who is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements. * Large and complex budget defined as >£10m per annum. ** Senior management level is defined as the level within an organisation at which strategic decisions are made. DESIRABLE CRITERIA 1. Experience of the delivery of organisational outcomes/objectives within a public sector governance environment. 2. Experience of adopting a trauma-informed approach to management decisions, to achieve the best outcomes for customers or service users. 3. Experience in the oversight of governance functions/processes (e.g. Complaints, Subject Access Requests, Freedom of Information Requests etc). The Victims and Survivors Service is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.

1 day agoPermanent