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BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POST OF: PERMANENT RESIDENTIAL SOCIAL CARE WORKER DEERPARK SERVICES, BALLINASLOE, CO GALWAY JOB REF: 79166 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or locum Social Care Worker appointments within the Deerpark Services may be made over the next 6 months. Location: Deerpark Services provides community based day, respite and residential services to adults with varying support needs based on personal outcome measures. Our focus is to form a relationship/partnership with each individual and their family to support people to be valued citizens in their local community and to have ordinary life experiences. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our service to have valued social roles in their communities and to have the chance to form real friendships. The Role: The Social Care Worker will report to the Team Leader and will fulfil a key role in providing a safe, secure environment where individuals will participate in community and leisure activities, make choices and enjoy a lifestyle that fulfil their potential and expectations with opportunities for new experiences. We are looking for individuals with experience working with people with complex needs including autism, mental health issues and behaviours that challenge. Candidates need to be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individual’s they support on a daily basis. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/Team Manager/Service Coordinator/Area Manager Qualifications: The recognised professional qualifications for social care are as follows: HETAC/NQAI BA Degree in Applied Social Care Studies/Social Care Open Training College (HETAC) accredited BA in Applied Social Studies (Disability) Successful candidate must be registered with or eligible to register with CORU by November 2025. A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads and use of your own car is an essential requirement. Good IT skills and a knowledge of the organisations IT system is essential. Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. Experience: Experience of working with people with an intellectual disability is desirable. Experience of working with individuals with challenging behaviour/ mental health diagnosis and/or autism is essential. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: • Leadership and planning skills • Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to set goals, put into action and follow through. • The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms • Excellent listening skills • Creativity and initiative • Be innovative and self-motivated • Commitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy • The ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality • Patience and a sense of humour • Staff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the individuals who use the service. Working Hours: 78 hours per fortnight based on a 7 day duty roster involving working sleepovers, split shifts, night duty, public holidays and weekend work. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker pay scale as per the consolidated salary scale dated 01st March 2025 - € 39,951 x 10 increments - € 55,049 (max) per annum. LSI €56,089 per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Tenure: Permanent full-time and pensionable Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion Full Job Description attached
Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Mental Health Services, HSE
Standard Duties and responsibilities a) To participate in development of and undertake all duties and functions pertinent to the Consultant’s area of competence, as set out within the Clinical Directorate Service Plan and in line with policies as specified by the Employer. b) To ensure that duties and functions are undertaken in a manner that minimises delays for patients and possible disruption of services. c) To work within the framework of the hospital / agency’s service plan and/or levels of service (volume, types etc.) as determined by the Employer. Service planning for individual clinical services will be progressed through the Clinical Directorate structure or other arrangements as apply. d) To co-operate with the expeditious implementation of the Disciplinary Procedure (attached at Appendix II). e) To formally review the execution of the Clinical Directorate Service Plan with the Clinical Director / Employer periodically. The Clinical Directorate Service Plan shall be reviewed periodically at the request of the Consultant or Clinical Director / Employer. The Consultant may initially seek internal review of the determinations of the Clinical Director regarding the Service Plan. f) To participate in the development and operation of the Clinical Directorate structure and in such management or representative structures as are in place or being developed. The Consultant shall receive training and support to enable him/her to participate fully in such structures. g) To provide, as appropriate, consultation in the Consultant’s area of designated expertise in respect of patients of other Consultants at their request. h) To ensure in consultation with the Clinical Director that appropriate medical cover is available at all times having due regard to the implementation of the European Working Time Directive as it relates to doctors in training. i) To supervise and be responsible for diagnosis, treatment and care provided by non-Consultant Hospital Doctors (NCHDs) treating patients under the Consultant’s care. j) To participate as a right and obligation in selection processes for non-Consultant Hospital Doctors and other staff as appropriate. The Employer will provide training as required. The Employer shall ensure that a Consultant representative of the relevant specialty / sub-specialty is involved in the selection process. k) To participate in clinical audit and proactive risk management and facilitate production of all data/information required for same in accordance with regulatory, statutory and corporate policies and procedures. l) To participate in and facilitate production of all data/information required to validate delivery of duties and functions and inform planning and management of service delivery. m) To carry out teaching as appropriate. Clinical: · To practice as a Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Cork Mental Health Services under the Public Only Consultant Contract 2023. · To be responsible for the care and treatment of patients in his/her clinical charge and to ensure mechanisms for the co-ordination of the care with the multidisciplinary team and between the team and other health and social care agencies are established and maintained. · To ensure that the service will be community orientated, with treatment provided in the main range of community facilities available, and within the level of resources allocated. To provide a service with the multidisciplinary team for patients referred for specialist treatment encompassing comprehensive programmes of care to include where necessary family support and advice. To lead and engage in the provision of a range of community based assessment and treatment programmes including, out-patients clinics, day hospital services, community services, residential centres, and any service deemed necessary in the future in line with evidenced based practice and National Clinical Programme for Dual Diagnosis · To provide a diagnostic treatment or consultation service as may be appropriate for or in respect of patients for whom the HSE is obliged under any enactment to provide. To develop and provide special clinics and associated services for identified patients. · To keep such records as may be required from time to time by the HSE. · To examine, assess, report and provide advice on every person referred to him/her. · To furnish on request to any registered Medical Practitioner authorized by the HSE or the Minister, the clinical details regarding any person who is or who has been under his/her care, on production of the written consent of the person or the written consent of the person’s representative or next of kin. Whenever the Minister is of the opinion, however, that it would not be in the interests of the common good to seek such consent and he/she certifies accordingly, the Officer shall furnish all required information to a Registered Medical Practitioner authorised by the Minister. Where, however, the Officer is of the opinion that the nature of the case is such that he/she should inform the patient of the requirement of the Minister, he/she then shall be at liberty to do so. It is not however intended that this requirement will operate in a manner, which would detract from the patient’s character or reputation. · To issue, or arrange for the issue of, to or in respect of any patient under his /her care in the hospital or referred to him /her at a clinic and without payment by or on behalf of the HSE, any certificate which might reasonably be required by such patient regard to the state of his/ her health in connection with his /her normal employment, his/ her entitlement to benefit under the scheme of social insurance or assistance. · To supervise and be responsible for the clinical work and record keeping of Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors and as appropriate other staff and to instruct them in the proper performance of their duties. · To ensure that adequate supplies of such drugs, medicines, medical and surgical appliances as he/she considers necessary, will be available in his/her department of the hospital and to report to the HSE, arrangements for the custody of dangerous drugs etc., which he/she considers to be unsatisfactory. · To be responsible, under the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director, for the general management and running of hospital and community based departments or of such other psychiatric services operated by the HSE as may be assigned to him/her and to attend and be responsible for the care and treatment of patients concerned in such assignment. · To take a special interest in and be responsible, under the person in charge, for the general organisation of such aspects of the Mental Health Services of the HSE as may be assigned to him/her. · To be responsible for the maintenance of appropriate liaison arrangements between his/her department in the hospital or community services and the patients normal medical attendant. · To participate in a system of professional practice review to support the maintenance of service quality and standards. To actively participate in and promote continuing education and review activities consistent with the position, and maintain a programme of continuing professional development applicable to the responsibilities of the post. To establish and develop multidisciplinary risk management/audit and review committees within the allocated area of responsibility and/or as requested by the management of the psychiatric services. Organisational/Operational: · To work with the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director and Supporting structures, Head of Mental Health Services, Hospital Managers, Area Director of Nursing, Medical and Surgical Staff of the hospital/community services in all matters appertaining to their general efficiency. · To participate in structured arrangements for the determination of resource provision and utilisation, service planning and evaluation and performance review appropriate to Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services, Cork Kerry Community Healthcare. · To participate in the on-call rota as required. To deputise and supply cross-cover as appropriate for his/her colleagues in the event of service exigencies in agreement with the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director and management of the service. · To reside convenient to Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services, Cork Kerry Community Healthcare or at such place as may be approved by the Head of Mental Health Services, Cork Kerry Community Healthcare. · To agree with his/her Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director, the consultant colleagues to assume clinical responsibility for his/her patients during his/her absence and document same. He/she shall agree with the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director, prior to taking leave, which members of medical staff will be on-call and available during that time. · To undertake referral meetings, case reviews as required. · To write letters and communications to General Practitioners and other professionals as required. · To participate in various medical staff meetings within the HSE as necessary. · To provide lectures/training as appropriate and as required in the Hospital and Clinical Service areas for medical, nursing and other staff or students. · To perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances on consultation with senior and junior colleagues. · To assist in the development of best practice protocols in line with emerging research and best practice. · To participate in activities such as Clinical Practice; Risk Management; Health and Safety; Financial; Administration and HR. · To provide advice, support and consultancy in a variety of settings to minimise risk. · To participate in regular Audit and Quality Assurance programmes to improve and maintain the high standards of service. · To participate in clinical audit, clinical governance and strategic planning. · To contribute to or conduct research in clinical or service areas, in accordance with approved policies, pertinent to the service and their own relevant experience. · To comply with reporting requirements and system developments e.g. Mental Health Commission etc and to provide data/activity as required for performance monitoring processes in the HSE South West. · To ensure compliance with all HSE National and local policies and procedures. · To notify the appropriate officer of any case of infectious or suspected infectious disease in his/her Department and to furnish such particulars as may be required in each case and to carry out the preventative measure that may be necessary. · The person appointed will hold office under the terms and conditions of the revised consultant’s contract, which will determine that he/she will participate actively in the management of the unit, take cognisance of resource constraints and retain clinical autonomy while practicing. · To work with a multidisciplinary team providing assessment and therapeutic services and to have special administrative responsibility if required for the Service. · The person appointed will take an active role in the selection and recruitment of staff where required. · To be responsible for the maintenance of appropriate liaison arrangements between his/her unit and the patients normal medical attendants. · The person appointed to the office is a Designated Officer under the “Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act, 1998” and consistent with Children’s First Guidelines 2011 to receive reports of child abuse. Such officers will, on receiving a report of child abuse, formally notify the relevant Child and Family Services Manager (Tusla). · To prepare clinical and court reports pursuant to Section 25 of the Mental Health Act 2001. · To ensure that current Health and Safety Legislation is complied with in consultation with the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director, Area Director of Nursing and other responsible persons. · To participate and ensure that junior medical staff participate in regular Health &Safety exercise e.g. Fire Drill. · To perform such other duties appropriate to his/her office as may be assigned to him/her by the Head of Mental Health Services Cork Kerry Community Healthcare or other designated officer 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 .
Senior Clinical Engineering Technician
Senior Clinical Engineering Technician Purpose of the Role The existing CHI Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering departments will merge in the next two years to form the base for a new Healthcare Technology Department (HTD). This new department will provide the typical range of services associated with the practice of medical physics and clinical engineering, including financial stewardship of the medical equipment. However, this new department will also develop new services to support the digital transformation of CHI including integration of medical equipment into ICT systems and providing leadership to accelerate the adoption of innovations afforded by the new digital environment. The new HTD will provide technical and clinical support for the diverse and complex medical equipment in the different clinical areas of the new hospital, and across all the existing CHI sites. Clinical areas supported include, but are not limited to: theatres, intensive care units, cardiology, imaging, paediatric oncology, nephrology, neurology, ophthalmology, the central decontamination unit and laboratories. As the complexity, interconnectivity and interdependence of medical equipment continues to grow, HTD staff will work more closely in partnership with other departments within CHI, such as those supporting and overseeing ICT, Hospital Networks and Estates. Essential Criteria: · Please note that this is urgent critical role and requires July 2025 start , only candidates who Do not require Critical skills visa or Irish Visa can apply · Professional Qualifications, Experience: · Must hold as a minimum a recognised qualification at National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), Level 7 or higher, in one of the following engineering disciplines: -Electronic Engineering, -Electrical Engineering, -Instrument Physics, -Industrial Instrumentation, -Applied Physics, -Mechanical Engineering, -Mechtronic Engineering, -Biomedical or Clinical Engineering, -Medica Physics; OR · Must hold a recognised qualification or specifically relevant experience at least equivalent to one of the above; AND · Have a minimum of three years postgraduate satisfactory and relevant experience in an appropriate medical industrial field including at least two years in a clinical engineering environment; AND · Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and administrative capacity) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. How to Apply & Informal Enquiries Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met. The criterion for shortlisting is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria. * Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter. The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’. Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method! For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Mark Tormey at mark.tormey @ childrenshealthireland.ie For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Recruitment@childrenshealthireland.ie PLEASE NOTE: CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey. So that the Onboarding team can confirm your start date, you will need to ensure that your mandatory training is completed at least 7 days prior to your commencement date. It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date. Below, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2025.
Medical Secretary
Specific T&C’s of post 35 hour standard working week/ shift work required 28 days Annual Leave Remuneration is in accordance with the salary scale approved by the Department of Health: Current salary scale with effect from 1st March 2025: Grade, Code 0558 , starting at Point 1 €35,256 and rising annually in increments: €54,370 LSIS. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Professional Duties and Responsibilities:
Dietitian Staff Grade
Dietitian Staff Grade Purpose of the Role Clinical Duties · Nutritional assessment and dietetic intervention for patients referred from the General Paediatrics. · Provision of Nutrition and Dietetics services to other clinical areas/specialities supported by the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, when required. · Liaise with Consultants and other members of the multidisciplinary team, formula room and catering staff regarding the co-ordination of dietetic intervention. · Attend and participate in ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings to promote integrated patient care. · Consult with parents/guardians/clients regarding treatment, planning and nutrition education as appropriate. · Monitor and evaluate dietetic care plans and interventions. · Participate in the development of clinical protocols and guidelines that are reflective of evidence based practice. · Education, training and development in the specific clinical area and act as a resource for other members of staff and other health professionals. Administrative Duties · Be responsible for daily administration duties and overall caseload management for clinical area. · Record activity statistics, prepare reports and engage in service planning activities in consultation with the Dietitian Manager and senior staff. · Positively represent the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics through effective communication and engagement with other disciplines. Education Duties · Contribute to the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics education sessions. · Partake in career and personal development planning in collaboration with the Dietitian Manager. · Engage in professional supervision, mentoring and/ or tutoring to identify areas for skill development. · Maintain standards of professional knowledge through personal study and attendance at appropriate courses and conferences. · Participate and play a key role in the practice education of student Dietitians. Quality Improvement · Undertake quality improvement activities to determine the effectiveness of nutrition and dietetics for the assigned clinical area. · Participate in department quality improvement activities. Other · Abide by the code of ethics of the Irish Nutrition & Dietetic Institute (INDI)/CORU · The post holder will be expected to live CHI values and be child-centered, compassionate, progressive and will act with respect, excellence and integrity. The above 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 them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Essential Criteria: Candidates must: · Be registered as a Dietitian by the Dietitians Registration Board at CORU. · Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. · Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Dietitians Register maintained by the Dietitians Registration Board at CORU before a contact of employment can be issued. How to Apply & Informal Enquiries: Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met. The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria. * Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter. The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is Sunday,11thMay 2025 by 23:45 pm.Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’. Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method. For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Catherine Carroll on Catherine.carroll@childrenshealthireland.ie For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Team recruitment@childrenshealthireland.ie PLEASE NOTE: CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey. So that the Onboarding team can confirm your start date, you will need to ensure that your mandatory training is completed at least 7 days prior to your commencement date. It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date. Below, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2025.
Respiratory Physiologist Basic Grade
Respiratory Physiologist Basic Grade *Please note that this is urgent to fill role and candidates who will require Visa or work permit cannot apply . Purpose of the Role To perform pulmonary function studies and sleep studies and to support the Respiratory teams and other teams with accurate test data in a professional manner, performing tests using a variety of skills, techniques and equipment. A complete understanding of all the techniques and equipment associated with these tests as well as an ability to make accurate measurements is required. Embrace and support any changes in technology, and assist in the implementation and operation of these changes. The extent and speed of change in the delivery of health care is such that adaptability is essential in this position. The incumbent will be required to maintain and enhance their professional knowledge, skill and aptitudes necessary to respond to a changing environment. The job description must be regarded as an outline of the major areas of accountability, which will be reviewed and amended on an on-going basis. Essential Criteria: · 3 years Basic Grade Level experience · Possess a BSc in Clinical Measurement Or · Possess an equivalent relevant scientific qualification (Level 8) as confirmed by the Irish Institute of Clinical Measurements Physiology (IICMP). Or if qualified in or prior to 2005 · (a) Possess the Certificate in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement (MPPM) from Dublin Institute of Technology Or · (b) Possess an equivalent relevant scientific qualification as confirmed by the Irish Institute of Clinical Measurement Physiology (IICMP) How to Apply & Informal Enquiries Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met. The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria. * Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter. The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is Thursday,22nd May by 5 pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method. For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact michelle.phelan@childrenshealthireland.ie For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Team recruitment@childrenshealthireland.ie PLEASE NOTE: CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey. So that the Onboarding team can confirm your start date, you will need to ensure that your mandatory training is completed at least 7 days prior to your commencement date. It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date. Below, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2025. You are expected to start within 8 weeks from the offer date.
Social Care Worker
SOCIAL CARE WORKER Kildare Residential Services Relief Contract Informal enquiries to: Anna Marie Fenlon - 0876946237 (office hours only) We are recruiting for Social Care Workers to join us in our Kildare Residential Services. The successful candidates will be provided with the opportunity to support individuals with independent living skills, community inclusion and the promotion of their personal health and wellbeing. Our wide variety of services provide full time residential support to individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities/autism in both individualized and group settings. Successful candidates would join the relief panel to support the daily running of community houses for adults with a intellectual disability. The duties will include assisting people with activities of daily living and engaging in their community. The candidate will be required to work various shift pattern which can include sleepover shifts, days, nights and weekends. This position might suit candidates who are seeking a varied roster to work around their own commitments. The shift patterns can include day/evening/overnight (sleepovers and waking night duty)/weekends/holidays. Requirements: Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Thursday 15th May 2025 To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation N.B. When applying for positions on Rezoomo it is recommended to use a PC, Laptop or Tablet as some mobile phones are not compatible with this software.
Environmental Health Officer
Location: The Grange Omagh or Townhall, Enniskillen with travel throughout the District Hours of work: 37 hours per week Immediate start available Salary: PO1; SCP 29 – 32; £38,626 - £41,511 per annum Main Purpose of Job: To undertake a range of responsibilities and duties to protect and improve the health and well being of those who live, work and visit the District by: • Enforcing all relevant statutory provisions which fall within the remit of the Environmental Health Service. • Addressing inequalities in health by working in partnership with a range of statutory and non statutory stakeholders. • Identifying needs within the business and residential community relating to Environmental Health matters; to devise, plan and participate in training and information campaigns to promote awareness of legislative requirements and health issues. Main Responsibilities: • To carry out inspections, audits and risk assessments of premises and activities on a proactive and reactive basis across the range of environmental health functions to achieve compliance with legislative requirements. • To devise and implement essential sampling programmes and surveys. Use professional judgement to identify and investigate additional sampling requirements. Interpret these results and ensure appropriate action is taken. • To investigate complaints across the range of environmental health functions and initiate appropriate actions including preparation and service of statutory notices, fixed penalties etc on proprietors, company secretaries of commercial and industrial operations and members of the public, under the appropriate legislation and where necessary prepare prosecution cases in accordance with council procedures. • To investigate any incidents of infectious disease, food poisoning, infestation, insanitary conditions, accidents in the workplace and pollution incidents and initiate appropriate action. • Act as a witness and provide evidence in criminal and civil courts, public enquiries, tribunals, planning enquiries and appeals. • Devise and deliver appropriate education programmes to businesses and the community. Participate in health improvement activities and work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders. • Maintain and update knowledge of professional, technical and legislative developments across environmental health functions and provide advice to the Head of Environmental Health and PEHOs. • Prepare documented evidence, compile reports, maintain appropriate records and carry out administrative tasks associated with the duties and responsibilities of the post. Prepare reports and recommendations for presentation to Council and Council Committees. • Represent Fermanagh and Omagh District Council at meetings, as directed, to assist in the development of policies, procedures, examination of proposed legislation, consultative documents etc, to provide a co-ordinated and consistent approach to enforcement. To disseminate information to colleagues and brief the Head of Environmental Health/PEHOs on current issues. • To contribute to the development and implementation of effective departmental and Council policies, plans and procedures. • To provide advice and make recommendations to commercial and government agencies and members of the public on a wide range of Environmental Health issues. • Respond to and participate in out of hours activities, as directed by the HoS & PEHOs, in accordance with office arrangements, to ensure the efficient delivery of the Service e.g. On Call Food Control and Infectious Disease and emergency response to flooding etc. 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. • 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. Essential Criteria Hold a relevant degree or equivalent level qualification in Environmental Health And Hold relevant experience to include evidence of; a) Enforcement activities across a range of Environmental Health functions. b) The ability to provide advice, guidance and training to help raise awareness of legislation and health issues. c) A current working knowledge of Environmental Health legislation. *Applicants who are approaching completion of degree qualifications and awaiting results will be considered. Hold a valid driving licence with access to a car to meet the needs of the post.
Care Worker
Are you a caring individual with a desire to help elderly and vulnerable people in your community? Are you are seeking a challenging yet rewarding career with career development and advancement opportunities? Come join our team! We currently have opportunities for Full and Part-Time Care Workers in Larne, Whitehead, Carrick, Newtownabbey, Ballyclare, Antrim, Cookstown, Draperstown, North Belfast, Newry and the surrounding areas. No previous experience is required as full training will be provided. We offer Permanent contracts, with flexibility to suit your personal circumstances, paid Access NI, free uniform, pension scheme, Refer a Friend Scheme and 24 hour On-Call support. We also have opportunities for Respite Sits in a range of areas. Is this the career for you, or perhaps a second job to supplement your income? You can find out further information and apply online at www.extra-care.org
Person in Charge (Social Care Manager)
Job Summary Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs. We support people in reaching their full potential, to have a meaningful life through the supports of the services we provide to them. We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above positions. The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role. Candidates must be highly motivated and creative, with a passion for engaging with people who use our service daily. Candidates will contribute to enriching the lives of those we support. Benefits of Joining Nua Healthcare! CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
