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Working at CES Our team combines expertise relevant to our work, including implementation and change management; research, evaluation and evidence synthesis; policy and practice; knowledge and communications; finance and governance. Our work at CES is made possible by the commitment of our staff. We welcome people with a wide range of skills, from different backgrounds, sectors and disciplines. Staff at CES have the opportunity to work on projects in Ireland, Northern Ireland, or on an all-island basis. We provide our staff with work which is rewarding, challenging and which makes a difference to people living in our communities. We offer flexibility, opportunities to learn, reflect and progress. Objective for this role We seek a highly organised, energetic individual capable of managing multiple tasks, support the Finance manager and project leads in managing project budgets, income recognition and project administration through the life cycle of the project. It is envisaged that the finance functions will comprise 2.5 days of the role and administration up to 2.5 days of the role. Key Responsibilities • Providing administrative support to the Finance Manager, relevant Project Leads and wider team. • Supporting the finance manager in managing project budgets and income recognition through the life cycle of projects. This includes supporting monthly project budget reports which monitor actual and forecasted time and costs vs budget and ensuring that third party project costs and expenses are recorded in our time management system. • Working closely with the finance manager to ensure that project administration complies with regulatory and financial requirements. • Maintaining the project filing systems to ensure complete and organised accounting files, especially regarding original procurement documents and personnel salary files. • Ensuring organised and complete accounting file documentation by project partners and developing procedures for the systematic transfer of all original documentation to the Lead Partner (CES). • Employing financial oversight and control mechanisms and procedures to ensure that all program expenses are in accordance with CES financial policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. • Regularly prepare and present financial reports, analyses, and recommendations concerning relevant financial issues. • Verify accuracy and compliance of expenses and expense reporting. • Handle invoice processing, expense tracking, and procurement requests. • Act as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. • Responding to finance-related queries from internal teams and external stakeholders. • Assisting with tendering tasks and information. Project Administration duties • Maintain documentation, including project meeting minutes, status reports, action items, project calendars and track key milestones and deadlines. • Organise and maintain digital databases and filing systems, ensuring prompt and accurate documentation management. • Make arrangements for external training and networking events, liaising with venues and processing participants bookings and feedback. • Provide administrative data to contribute to funder reports. • Facilitate communication between internal teams, stakeholders, and external partners. This list is not exhaustive and may vary from time to time. Person Specification • Bachelor’s degree in business, or a related field (or equivalent experience), or qualified accounting technician • Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience of working in a finance assistant/ administrative role • Experience of preparing project documents including action logs, presentations and reports, budget reports, time sheets and invoices. • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams. • Experience of working in client focused, service-oriented organisations. • Highly developed interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. • Self-motivated, effective team member with the ability to work on his/her own initiative. • Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines, while producing work to a high standard. • Ability to represent the organisation appropriately. Desirable Skills/Competencies • Knowledge of the not-for-profit sector, public sector and voluntary services for children, young people, families and communities. • Knowledge of SharePoint document management and Harvest (or other time management software). Reporting to Finance manager. Contract Term 3-year fixed term contract. Hours of Work The hours of work will be full-time (37.5 hours per week),but flexible options will be considered. Location This position is based in CES’s offices in Belfast. CES is operating a hybrid working model and the post holder will be expected to be in CES offices in Belfast at least once a week. Due to the all-island nature of CES’ work, there may be a requirement to travel from time to time including to CES’s office in Dublin or to other locations in Ireland. Why apply for this post? • A competitive salary is offered, commensurate with skills and experience. An indicative range for this role is £28,000 - £31,562 • 25 days of annual leave • CES makes a matched contribution of up to 5% of annual salary to a designated pension scheme after completion of a probationary period. • Access to a range of flexible working options. • Excellent training and development opportunities. • Access to a focused employment wellbeing programme. • Cycle to Work Scheme supported. • Tax saver travel ticket scheme supported. • Opportunity to work on projects in other CES locations. • Opportunity to work towards meaningful social change in the not-for-profit sector.
Quantity Surveyor
H&J Martin Ltd (part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group) is now recruiting a Quantity Surveyor (Mechanical) Company: H&J Martin Limited Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Location: Belfast Our Business H&J Martin Limited are a Fit Out and Facilities Management company operating throughout the UK and Ireland. As part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group our mission is to provide Construction, Fit Out and Facilities Management solutions in an environment where people feel safe, secure and valued. Role Overview Due to continued growth our Facilities Management division have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to join our team. The successful candidate will ensure all commercial functions for the Division are completed to professional standards within agreed time and cost budgets. Please see attached document for full job description. The closing date for completed applications is Wednesday 7th January 2026 at 12noon. LAGAN SPECIALIST CONTRACTING GROUP ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Social Care Workers
Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is a major voluntary organisation, which provides age related residential, educational and day services for people with intellectual disabilities, autism and communication disorders throughout the Cork and Kerry area. Applications are invited for the following posts Social Care Worker/s Ref: 67/2025 Permanent & Temporary posts (Full-Time hours) Adult Residential & Respite Services / Cork City, Suburbs, West Cork areas (Innishannon, Upton & Bandon) A panel will also be formed from this competition to fill vacancies as they arise in the coming year The role of a Social Care Worker To support adults with and intellectual disability and autism in a high support setting in line with person centred practice and human rights principles. The person appointed will be very flexible in their approach to service provision and have the ability to work both on their own initiative and as a member of a team. He/she will be required to take an active part in ensuring that their day-to-day work reflects the ethos and vision of the Brothers of Charity and that the needs of the men and women in the service are being met by them as directed. As a team member, the best interests of each person using our service will be paramount in all discussions. Emphasis will be on forming a team approach involving people supported, families, advocates and staff on all relevant issues. In a high support setting the above is especially critical. One of the aspects of working in a complex case environment is the understanding that small interventions or actions can have disproportionate impacts and results. Clear, open and honest communication across the team is how issues are both identified and learnt from within a high support team. Professional Qualifications and Experience etc. Eligible applicants will be those who are on the closing date for the competition : Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. See list of recognised Social Care qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ OR Have a Schedule 3 qualification (see note 1 below*) OR See list of recognised Schedule 3 qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/registration/registration-requirements/approved-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications.html Have a comparable qualification recognised by Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. OR Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, ( see note 2 below), must submit proof of application for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th November 2025. AND Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. Note 1* Schedule 3 Qualifications. This is a qualification listed in Schedule 3 of the Health and Social Care Professions Act 2005 for existing practitioners under Section 91. Candidates who hold Schedule 3 qualifications can apply to register with CORU during the two-year period after register opens up to 30th November 2025. Once the transitional period is over - 30th November 2025, only qualifications approved by the Registration Board will be considered. Note 2* Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before 30th November 2023 and have been engaged in the practice of the progression in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 30th November 2018 and 30thNovember 2023 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2025. AND b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the role. c) Be computer literate including proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge and proficiency of using information systems for the social care worker post/s d) Have a full clean Driver’s licence which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads as it is a requirement of this role to drive service vehicles. Experience ▪ Relevant experience of working with adults with an intellectual disability / autism, challenging behaviour, working with a team in high support setting in a Residential setting is desirable ▪ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ▪ Demonstrated experience and understanding of how to support individuals with very specific and clinical support requirements and a clear understanding of the importance of working in line with written protocols and guidelines ▪ Excellent problem-solving skills utilising lowest impact interventions wherever possible. ▪ Experience of Positive Behaviour Support interventions. ▪ Experience of working to agreed protocols, and feeding back to inform evolution of same is highly desirable. ▪ Experience of risk management strategies and risk management in general. ▪ Experience of utilising CPI/MAPA Techniques. Annual registration Practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU AND Confirm annual registration with CORU to the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region by way of annual Safety Assurance Certificate Health Candidates 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 Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Salary Scale: €40,351 - €56,650 including 1 LSI (1/8/25) and pro-rata for part-time & temporary contracts INFORMAL ENQUIRIES TO: Brid Scanlan, Sector Manager , Tel : +353 86 7038217 , (e-mail: Brid.scanlan@bocsi.ie ) Or Claire McNally, Sector Manager , Tel : +353 87 9654489 , (e-mail: Claire.Mcnally1@bocsi.ie ) Or Stephen Dalton, Sector Manager, Tel: +353 21 4556299; (e-mail: stephen.dalton@bocsi.ie ) Or Frank McNerney, Sector Manager, Tel: +353 87 3840029 (e-mail: frank.mcnerney@bocsi.ie ) Closing Date: Sunday 11th January 2026 Applications should be made online using the 'APPLY' link below The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is an equal opportunities employer INDS
Support Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES –WEST REGION SUPPORT WORKERS (Care Assistant grade) All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidates may be required to work to accommodate an integrated day service, with weekend work, some split duty hours, public holidays, evening/night duty and sleep-ins to meet service needs. The Brothers of Charity Services model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Remuneration: Department of Health salary scales apply as at 01/08/2025: €34,036 x 11 increments - €46,652 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A Long Service Increment €47,454 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, sleep-ins and night-duty when worked. Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Tenure: A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Support Worker appointments within the Strokestown Adult Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries for this post to: Patricia Coleman, Strokestown Services Area Manager on 0871447954 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 4th January 2026 Interviews date to be confirmed The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist In Wheelchairs & Seating Assistive Technology
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 Clinical Specialist in Special Seating to join our team in Sandymount. We invite applications from people from Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy backgrounds who are capable of delivering a high-quality service on a daily basis. Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: 35 Hours per week Annual Leave Entitlement : 33 days per annum Salary Scale: €67,546 - €78,728pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Overview of the Post: Enable Ireland SeatTech offers a range of specialist clinical, engineering, and technical expertise necessary for the undertaking of special seating assessments, the subsequent prescription of wheelchairs & seating, and the design and manufacture of custom made special seating supports. Our mission at SeatTech is to work with people to provide them with the most appropriate wheelchairs, seating, and positioning equipment to meet their individual needs. We aim to achieve this by working together as a specialist team of caring individuals, who understand that our success is always determined by the quality of the service we provide to each person. The purpose of this post is to provide high-quality specialist clinical support to the SeatTech service. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: The Special Seating Clinical Specialist leads the delivery of suitable wheelchair and seating solutions for people with complex needs as part of the highly-experienced multidisciplinary team in SeatTech. The key priority for every member of the team is to deliver the best custom seating solution to meet each individual service user’s needs in a timely manner. The Special Seating Clinical Specialist applies advanced clinical knowledge, reasoning and skills in their assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and modification of intervention programmes for service users the area of wheelchairs and special seating. The Special Seating Clinical Specialist acts in an expert clinical advisory role to Enable Ireland colleagues and colleagues from other agencies, supporting the development of their knowledge and skills by facilitating decision making through collaboration with the service user and their circle of support. The Special Seating Clinical Specialist acts as a positive and supportive colleague with strong leadership skills, and team leader as appropriate. The Special Seating Clinical Specialist works in a proactive manner to ensure that his/her productivity matches agreed targets, so that agreed deadlines are met and high-quality SeatTech products are delivered in a timely manner. Training delivery is an inherent part of the SeatTech service, and the Special Seating Clinical Specialist will lead the development and delivery of training packages designed for both professionals and lay-people with a professional and/or personal interest in postural management. The Special Seating Clinical Specialist participates in ongoing audit and appropriate work-related research/ evaluation projects in areas relevant to the field. The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: Candidates for appointment must: · Hold an Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy qualification recognised by the Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU AND · Be registered on the Occupational Therapists/Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU. AND · Have five years full-time (or equivalent) post-qualification clinical experience, of which four years full-time (or equivalent) must be consecutive working as a senior Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist in the area of special seating. AND · Demonstrate a proven record of clinical excellence in special seating, encompassing the areas of postural assessment, postural management, mobility and seating equipment selection, prescription, configuration, and issue. AND · Experience of developing and delivering educational programmes in the area of special seating. AND · Experience of undertaking research, with a track record of disseminating research findings AND · Experience in service development and practice standards development AND · Must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, management, leadership and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. AND · Be competent and capable of undertaking duties attached to the role and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of an ability to render regular and efficient service AND · Experience leading and working at a consultative level in clinics alongside consultants and/or other lead therapists Desirable Criteria: · Prior Involvement the AOTI SPOTAG, the Irish Posture and Mobility Network, or equivalent special seating special interest groups · Understanding of the principles of postural management and trans-interdisciplinary working arrangements · Track record of establishing and maintaining collaborative working partnerships with third level educational institutions · Experience in managing databases and conducting audits · Knowledge of the European Medical Devices Regulations · Demonstrable project management experience · Postgraduate research experience · Driving license with access to own transport 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: 22/01/2026 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
Washroom Service Driver
About The Role Are you looking for a job that…. Essential requirement… For this role you will need to have a full Irish manual Driving Licence for a minimum of 12 months (Subject to insurance requirements), with a maximum of 6 points. Interested? Apply today! At phs, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. phs Group is the leading hygiene services provider in the UK, Ireland and Spain. Our team of over 3,000 expert personnel provides washroom, floorcare, healthcare and a range of specialist services to over 120,000 customers ranging from large single sites, to multi-national restaurant chains, healthcare establishments and small owner occupied shops. Although we welcome candidates from all demographics, we recognise we do not have a proportionate number of female drivers in this location currently and would like to rectify this.
Sales & Customer Service Graduate Programme
Have you recently Graduated? Does the idea of uncapped earning potential appeal to you? Are you interested in learning different skills with career paths in multiple different sectors? Service, Sales, Finance, Customer Service to name but a few… How about the Motor Industry? Here at J.A. Boland CarlowLtd, we are continuously expanding and have great graduate training throughout our multi-sector, multi-branded dealership, where you grow with us as employers. This is a 14 month contract! Candidate Criteria: A full driver’s licence. A bachelor’s degree. Ability to work as part of a team. Strong customer service skills. Time management skills. About the Benefits: Competitive Salary and achievable bonus scheme. IMI Training and Certification on completion of contract Brand Training Successful candidates contracts extended at end of fixed term. Career Progression
Decision-Making Representative
The Role of a Decision-Making Representative A decision-making representative is a person appointed by the court to make specific decision(s) on behalf of a person (‘relevant person’) in relation to their personal welfare or property and affairs or both. When a person does not have a suitable person who can act as their decision-making representative, the court may ask the DSS to nominate two or more panel members from the Panel to be appointed as decision- making representative. The court may appoint from the nominees put forward, one or more than one panel member to be decision-making representative for the relevant person. Following appointment to the Panel, a panel member will be required to provide a resume of their skills, expertise and experience in a prescribed form. The DSS provide this resume to the court for consideration for the appointment of a decision-making representative. The DSS will contact the panel member before submitting this information to the court, to confirm the panel member’s availability for that specific case and ensure no conflicts of interest exist. Panel Member Nominee Attendance in Court ● The court may request the panel members (two or more) nominated by the DSS from the Panel to attend court in-person or on-line for selection for appointment as decision-making representative. ● The nominee selected for appointment by the court will be required to attend court in-person or on-line. ● The nominee selected for appointment must attend court to sign a statement to confirm that they understand and will undertake the powers and duties conferred in the court order and will comply with the guiding principles. ● Panel members are not entitled to reimbursement of any costs incurred as a result of attending court in the above scenarios. Statutory Functions of a Decision-Making Representative A panel member is appointed as a decision-making representative by way of a court order called a decision-making representation order (‘the court order’). The court order sets out the specific role and responsibilities of the panel member and any conditions that may apply. For each appointment, a decision-making representative must sign a statement in accordance with section 38(11) to confirm they understand and will undertake the powers and duties conferred in the court order and will comply with the guiding principles. The court order is the legal basis for all actions taken by a decision-making representative. The court order will outline the decision(s) the decision-making representative will have responsibility for and make provision for other matters as the court considers appropriate. The decision(s) that a decision-making representative will be required to undertake may involve property and affairs or personal welfare decisions or both. Personal Welfare Decisions Decisions about a person’s interests, health, and wellbeing. These types of decisions can include: (a) Accommodation. (b) Employment, education, or training. (c) Social activities. (d) Social services. (e) Healthcare. (f) Other matters about a person’s wellbeing. Property and Affairs Decisions Decisions about property, business, and money matters. These types of decision can include: (a) Custody, control, and management of property. (b) Sale, exchange, mortgaging, charging or gift of property. (c) Acquisition of property. (d) Carrying of a profession, trade, or business. (e) Dissolution of a partnership. (f) Carrying out of any contract. (g) Discharge of debts, tax, and duty liabilities. (h) Execution or exercise of the powers of a tenant for life. (i) Providing for the needs of other people. (j) Conduct of court or tribunal proceedings. (k) Applying for housing, social welfare or other benefits. Reporting Requirement A panel member appointed as decision-making representative must prepare and submit annual reports to the DSS for each appointment on the performance of their functions which are within scope of the court order. Reporting requirements include details of all costs, expenses and remuneration claimed by or paid to the decision-making representative during the relevant period. Additionally, a panel member appointed as a decision- making representative to make decisions about the relevant person’s property and affairs must prepare and submit a report detailing the relevant person’s assets and liabilities, projected income and expenditure within three months of the date of their appointment by the court as decision-making representative. Eligibility RequirementsMandatory Applicants for the Panel must have the following: 1. A qualification to at least level 7 of the National Qualifications Framework by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (or equivalent), which is to the satisfaction of the DSS appropriately aligned to the statutory role and functions of a decision-making representative and the range of property and affairs and/or personal welfare decisions that may be included in a decision-making representation order. AND 2. Must be registered in Ireland with a professional regulatory body required by law. Proof of same shall be required prior to appointment to the Panel. AND 3. Applicants must hold professional indemnity insurance (PII) to cover acting as a decision making representative, minimum PII requirement of €1 million. Proof of same shall be required prior to appointment to the Panel. AND 4. Possess and demonstrate the competencies set out in Appendix 1. Desirable ● Relevant professional experience working with people who have decision-making capacity difficulties. ● Knowledge of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 or similar legislation. Training All applicants must complete training prior to being appointed to the Panel. The expected duration for the training is approximately 8 hours. Training will be delivered by a mix of online modules and self directed learning. Remuneration or the reimbursement of expenses will not be paid for undertaking this mandatory training. Assignment to Area(s) The Panel will operate nationally, divided into eight (8) geographical areas aligned to the Circuit Court areas, detailed below. A panel member must be available to travel in the course of carrying out their function as a decision-making representative. Panel members will be assigned to an area based on the address provided for assignment purposes in their application form. The eight (8) DSS areas are as follows: DSS 1 Dublin DSS 2 Cork DSS 3 Kildare, Meath, Louth, Wicklow DSS 4 Laois, Longford, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Westmeath DSS 5 Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan DSS 6 Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford DSS 7 Clare, Kerry, Limerick DSS 8 Galway, Mayo The DSS will endeavour to select panel members for nomination to the court for their assigned area. However, the DSS reserves the right to nominate a panel member to the court for a different area, where necessary and the panel member is available. The DSS will act reasonably in relation to the selection of panel members for nomination to the court, should such a requirement arise. 1. Duration of Appointment If a panel member is appointed by the court as a decision-making representative, the time commitment required will depend on what is set out in the court order. While an appointment by the court may be for a limited purpose or duration, an appointment may also extend to a broad range of decisions and may potentially last for the lifetime of the relevant person/former ward. If a decision-making representative appointed from the panel needs to be discharged from their appointment due to unforeseen circumstances, they must make an application to court to be removed. Only the court can discharge a decision-making representative from their appointment. 2. Remuneration Remuneration and certain expenses shall be paid to a decision-making representative in accordance with the 2015 Act, and as set out in the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 (Payment of Certain Expenses and Remuneration to Decision-Making Representatives) Regulation 2023 (the Regulations). The court order will set out the panel member’s entitlement to reasonable remuneration. A panel member may be paid out of the assets of the relevant person, or where the court so directs, by the DSS. The panel member must seek pre-approval for remuneration from the DSS at the beginning of each appointment. Annual limits apply based on the scope of the appointment. These are set out in detail in Appendix 2. In exceptional circumstances, subject to defined criteria, a decision-making representative may apply to be remunerated in excess of the applicable annual maximum. 3. Specific Requirements Panel members will be required to comply with the following: a) Panel members will be required to confirm compliance with various matters on an annual basis for continued membership of the Panel and these matters may change over the lifetime of the Panel. b) Panel members will be required to sign a declaration as a condition of their selection for the Panel prior to appointment to the Panel and such declaration may be subject to change over the lifetime of the Panel. c) Panel members will be required to report in writing all actual/potential conflicts of interest to include any involvement with any organisation, individual or other panel member (decision-making representative, special visitor, general visitor, and court friend) which could reasonably be perceived as constituting a potential conflict of interest in any case they are appointed. Panel members shall refrain from accepting nomination for appointment where there is a conflict-of-interest present. If a conflict-of-interest issue should arise at any point throughout the duration of an appointment as decision-making representative, the panel member must immediately notify in writing the court and the DSS. d) Panel members will be required to adhere to a code of confidentiality and will be required to sign a declaration of confidentiality prior to appointment to the Panel or as required by the DSS. e) Panel members will be required to adhere to data protection legislation and related policies and/or guidelines provided by the DSS. f) Panel members must comply with tax clearance/ payment procedures as specified by the Revenue Commissioners. g) Panel members must abide by the DSS Code of Conduct for decision-making representative panel members while fulfilling their appointed role. h) Panel members must abide by the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015, the Guiding Principles in the 2015 Act, the Code of Practice for Decision-Making Representatives (to be published under section 103 of the Act), the Code of Practice on Supporting Decision-Making and Assessing Capacity (to be published under section 103 of the Act) and any set of standards and related guidance issued by the DSS. i) Panel members must abide by any applicable policies and procedures issued by the DSS and/or by the relevant Minister with regard remuneration/ reimbursement. j) Panel members must maintain their professional registration in Ireland with the relevant professional regulatory body required by law. Panel members will be required to provide evidence of their registration prior to appointment to the Panel or as required by the DSS for continued membership of the Panel. k) Panel members must hold professional indemnity insurance cover for continued membership of the Panel, and inform the DSS of any change in circumstances. Panel members will be required to provide evidence of professional indemnity insurance on an annual basis or as required by the DSS. l) Please note panel members are required to set-up a designated mailbox for use only in your role as a decision-making representative. The email address you provide for this purpose cannot be used for any private decision-making arrangements with the DSS. It will be used only as part of your role as a decision- making representative. 4. Persons Ineligible to be on the Panel Having regard to the provisions of Section 39 and 40 of the 2015 Act and the requirements of the DSS in relation to eligibility and disqualification of a decision-making representative, a person shall not be deemed suitable to be on the Panel if that person: (a) is an undischarged bankrupt or is currently in a debt settlement arrangement or personal insolvency arrangement or has been convicted of an offence involving fraud or dishonesty, (b) is a person in respect of whom a declaration under section 819 of the Companies Act 2014 has been made or is deemed to be subject to such a declaration by virtue of Chapter 5 of Part 14 of that Act, (c) is a person who is subject or is deemed to be subject to a disqualification order, within the meaning of Chapter 4 of Part 14 of the Companies Act 2014, by virtue of that Chapter or any other provisions of that Act, (d) has been convicted of an offence under section 34, 80, 90 or 145 of the 2015 Act, (e) is a member of the Mental Health Commission, (f) does not hold the required qualifications, registrations, and professional indemnity, (g) is not lawfully entitled to work in the State, (h) does not receive Garda/security clearance, (i) is convicted of an offence carrying a term of imprisonment. Application InformationHow to Apply To apply, candidates must complete the application form available on the website https://osborne.ie/public-sector/dss-employment- opportunities/ Only applications fully submitted via the online application https://osborne.ie/public-sector/dss- employment-opportunities/ will be accepted into the campaign. Applications will not be accepted after the closing deadline Monday 12th January 2026 at 12 noon. If you have a disability and this precludes you from completing the application form and/or submitting it by the closing date, please contact Osborne Recruitment at dss@osborne.ie or phone 041-9865058 for alternative arrangements and/or reasonable adjustments. If you do not receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application within 24 hours of applying, please contact dss@osborne.ie. Campaign updates will be issued to your registered email address as entered on the online application portal. The onus is on each applicant to ensure that they are in receipt of all communication from Osborne Recruitment. You are advised to check your emails on a regular basis throughout the duration of the competition; in addition, being sure to check junk/spam folders should any emails be mistakenly filtered. Osborne Recruitment accepts no responsibility for communication not accessed or received by an applicant. Applicants should make themselves available on the date(s) specified by Osborne Recruitment and should make sure that the contact details specified on their application form are correct. The personal contact details provided in applications will be used to communicate updates throughout the recruitment campaign. The onus is on the candidate to ensure that they are permitted to use the contact details provided for this communication. The candidate is responsible for ensuring voicemails and email spam is checked to confirm communications are received. Selection Process The Selection Process may include the following: ● Submission of Application. ● Shortlisting of candidates based on the information contained in their application. ● Initial/preliminary interview. ● Presentation or other exercises. ● A final competitive interview. ● Any other tests or exercises that may be deemed appropriate. Candidates’ Obligations Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify and will result in their exclusion from the process. Candidates must not: ● Knowingly or recklessly provide false information. ● Canvass any person with or without inducements. ● Interfere with or compromise the process in any way. ● A third party must not personate a candidate at any stage of the process. ● Any person who contravenes the above provisions or who assists another person in contravening the above provisions is guilty of an offence. A person who is found guilty of an offence is liable to a fine/or imprisonment. In addition, where a person found guilty of an offence was or is a candidate at a recruitment process, then: ● Where he/she has not been appointed to a post, he/she will be disqualified as a candidate; and ● Where he/she has been appointed subsequently to the recruitment process in question, he/she shall forfeit that appointment. Specific Candidate CriteriaCandidates must: ● Have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned. ● Be suitable on the grounds of character. ● Be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned. and if successful, they will not be appointed to the post unless they: ● Agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be, performed. ● Are fully competent and available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position. Deeming of Candidature to be Withdrawn Candidates who do not attend for interview or other test when and where required by Osborne Recruitment, or who do not, when requested, furnish such evidence as Osborne Recruitment require in regard to any matter relevant to their candidature, will have no further claim to consideration. Citizenship Requirement Candidates should note that eligibility to compete for posts is open to citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA), or to non-EEA nationals who fulfil the relevant criteria. In order to work in Ireland, all non-EEA nationals require a valid employment permit unless exempt under permission from the Minister for Justice and Equality. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union along with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Swiss citizens under EU agreements may also apply. Quality Service We aim to provide an excellent quality service to all our candidates. If, for whatever reason, you are unhappy with any aspect of the service you receive from us, we urge you to bring this to the attention of the unit or staff member concerned. This is important as it ensures that we are aware of the problem and can take the appropriate steps to resolve it. Feedback will be provided on written request. Data Protection Act 2018 When your application is received, we create a record in your name, which contains much of the personal information you have supplied. This personal record is used solely in processing your candidature and as part of the recruitment process, certain information you provide will be forwarded to the employing organisation. Such information held by Osborne Recruitment and the employing organisation is subject to the rights and obligations set out in the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information on how we retain and use your personal data, please review our Privacy Statement, which includes instructions on their right to withdraw consent at any point. To make a subject access request under the Data Protection Act 2018, please submit your request in writing to: Data Protection Officer – Osborne Recruitment. Ensure that you describe the records you seek in the greatest possible detail to enable us to identify the relevant record. Certain items of information, not specific to any individual, are extracted from records for general statistical purposes.
Project Coordinator
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND POST OF TEMPORARY PART-TIME PROJECT COORDINATOR NATIONAL QUALITY TRAINING SAFEGUARDING & ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT JOB REF: 90293 This role is a Project Coordinator for the PEER (People Educating for Empowerment and Rights) Community Safety Programme Brothers of Charity Services Ireland (BOCSI), operates in the regions of Galway, Limerick, Cork, Waterford, Tipperary, Clare and Roscommon with 4500+ staff providing services to over 8000 individuals, and has an annual budget of approximately €220M. Contract Duration Temporary Part-Time Fixed-term, 24 months Location National role with some travel required The role can be based in any of our regional offices which include Waterford, Cork, Limerick, Clare, Galway and Roscommon. Occasional travel to our National Head Office in Clarinbridge, Co. Galway will be a requirement. Salary Scale Grade V (Clerical) Ethos: The core values of our Services have always been the dignity and humanity of each person. How these are expressed has evolved over time with our greater understanding of the rights of all people with a disability, with the changing hopes and expectations of the individuals and families with whom we work, and with the growing expertise of all associated with our services. Mission: We aim to support each person with an intellectual disability associated with our Services to live the fully integrated holistic life to which each aspires as a family member, as a member of a local community and as a citizen of Ireland. We strive to provide such services and supports as will assist each in achieving these goals. Overview of the Role The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland, in partnership with the School of Law at the University of Galway, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Project Coordinator to lead the implementation of the PEER (People Educating for Empowerment and Rights) programme. This two-year, peer-led, rights-based initiative aims to promote community safety, inclusion, and justice for adults with intellectual disabilities. The successful candidate will coordinate all aspects of the project, including recruitment and training of Peer Educators, workshop delivery, stakeholder engagement, and contribute to the project evaluation. Qualifications/Experience/Skills: Essential Criteria • A relevant 3rd level qualification in the Health Sector e.g. Social Care or Social Work, Physiotherapist, Speech & Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist. The successful candidate must be registered with CORU • Minimum of five years’ experience working in disability services, preferably with experience of advocacy, training, or safeguarding. • Demonstrated experience in facilitating training or workshops with people with intellectual disabilities. • Strong understanding of safeguarding principles, risk management, and rights-based practice. • Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Proven ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams. • Experience in applied research or evaluation within social care, disability, or education contexts. • Full, clean driving licence and access to own transport. Desirable Criteria: • Registration with CORU • Familiarity with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and inclusive education methodologies. • Experience co-producing projects with people with lived experience. • Proficiency in developing accessible materials (e.g., Easy Read or plain language). Reporting/Responsible To: Breda Golden - National Head of Quality Training Safeguarding and Advocacy With project supervision from Dr. Charles O Mahony (School of Law) NUIG. Working Hours: 21 hours per week based on a 5 day roster. Flexibility in relation to your hours of work will be required in order to meet service needs from 8am – 8pm. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 28 days pro rata per annum Remuneration: Department of Health Grade V (Clerical) salary scale (01/8/2025) - €51,718 x 4 increments – €58,078 (Max) pro rata per annum. A Long Service Increment (LSI)-€59,969 pro rata per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. A final Long Service Increment (LSI)-€61,866 pro rata per annum is payable after a further 3 years. Tenure: This post is temporary, part-time and pensionable on a fixed-term basis for 24 months. 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. Travel: A full clean driving licence and use of a car is an essential requirement of the post. The person appointed must provide his/her own car and must furnish an indemnity from Insurers in favour of the employer. Travelling expenses at the appropriate rate will be paid in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge of duty. JOB DESCRIPTION - Please see full job description attached. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible both in their approach and their working hours to provide a quality service delivery. Informal enquiries to: Breda Golden - National Head of Quality Training Safeguarding and Advocacy at Breda.golden@bocsi.ie or moblie 0872825530 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms/CV’s online is 5pm, Monday 5th Jan 2026 Interviews will likely be held 16th January 2026. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer INDW
Learning & Development Manager
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POST OF: PERMANENT FULL-TIME LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT (L&D) MANAGER QUALITY ENHANCEMENT DEPARTMENT (QED) JOB REF: 90310 MISSION We are an inclusive, progressive organisation committed to the people we support and their right to lead full and valued lives as equal citizens. Inspired by the ethos of the Brothers of Charity Services we promote the values of dignity and respect for each person and we recognise the right of each person to fully participate in the cultural, spiritual and religious heritage to which they belong. VISION Working together we seek to create supports and to shape communities where the people we support are valued and equal citizens. THE ROLE The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland - West Region employ in excess of 1,900 staff providing services to over 2,000 adults and children with an intellectual disability across counties Galway and Roscommon. We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Learning & Development (L&D) Manager to lead the design and delivery of our organisation-wide learning strategy. As a key member of the Quality Enhancement & Development (QED) team, you will champion a culture of continuous improvement, regulatory excellence and person-centred practice across the West Region. This strategic and operational role ensures our workforce is equipped with the skills, values, and competencies to deliver high-quality support to individuals with intellectual disabilities. You will drive innovation in adult education, digital learning, and learning compliance, aligning L&D initiatives with our mission, values, and regulatory standards (HIQA, HSE, HSA). Advocacy and rights based practice underpins the work of BOCSI. We promote and respect the human, legal and constitutional rights of each person supported by the Brothers of Charity Services, recognising their individuality and equality. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Leadership & Culture • Lead, mentor and develop the L&D Services function, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous improvement and professional growth. • Champion a values-led learning culture that reflects our commitment to person-centred care and organisational excellence. • Lead and support special projects, such as organisation-wide accreditation, professional development events, and cultural transformation programmes. 2. Strategy & Planning • Design and implement a robust L&D strategy that aligns with BOCSI’s strategic objectives, workforce development priorities, and quality improvement plans. • Collaborate and work in partnership with senior leaders and operational managers to identify learning needs, skill gaps, and future capability requirements. • Engage with frontline staff and teams to ensure training is relevant, impactful, and continuously improved based on feedback and outcomes. • Integrate learning into the quality management system, ensuring that training directly supports quality enhancement and regulatory compliance. • Identify and secure funding opportunities to support strategic training initiatives and expand learning resources. 3. Compliance and Reporting • Establish and monitor L&D performance metrics, using data-driven insights to measure effectiveness, drive innovation, and demonstrate value. • Leverage digital learning platforms and technologies to enhance accessibility, engagement, and flexibility in training delivery. • Ensure organisational readiness for audits and inspections by maintaining rigorous compliance with mandatory training and documentation standards. • Oversee the operational management of the training databases, including HELM and HSELanD, ensuring accurate records, reporting capabilities, and user-friendly access. • Coordinate and monitor the mandatory and statutory training programmes, ensuring timely renewals and full compliance with HIQA, HSE, and HSA standards. 4. Training Delivery and Innovation • Design, deliver, and evaluate in-house training programmes, collaborating with internal experts and external providers to ensure evidence-based, high-quality learning experiences. • Support internal trainers and subject matter experts, providing guidance, resources, and feedback to enhance training delivery. • Coach and mentor managers and team leaders, helping them embed learning into everyday practice and foster a culture of development. • Line manage L& D team members, provide supervision, performance management, and professional development support as directed by the Head of QED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE • Level 8 degree in Education, Organisational Development or a related field is an essential requirement of the role. • Demonstrated success in designing and implementing L&D strategies within large, complex organisations. • Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and digital learning tools is highly desirable • Recognise and understand the equal rights of people with an intellectual disability in society and uphold and respect those rights. • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and best practices in Health and Social Care. • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and project management skills. • Proven leadership ability to inspire, influence, and collaborate across diverse teams and levels. • Proven experience (2+ years) in a senior L&D role as a competent experienced people manager able to lead and motivate a team is an essential requirement of the role. • Integrity: Unimpeachable professional integrity and a commitment to the values and mission of BOCSI. • Ability to create order from ambiguity & willingness to roll up sleeves to directly solve problems, operates with a sense of urgency, ability to prioritise work, conscientious, attention to detail and “can do” attitude. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with excellent written & spoken English. • High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities. Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving. • Demonstrated ability to drive results through individual efforts and influencing others, without authority over them and a demonstrated ability to drive projects through to execution. • Proficient in Microsoft tools, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Learning Management Systems. • Experience in change management and cultural transformation projects. • Knowledge of person centred practices & systems. REPORTING/RESPONSIBLE TO Head of Quality Enhancement & Development Department, West Region. HOURS OF WORK 70 hours per fortnight based on a 5 day Monday to Friday basis. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. over 7 days as future service needs require. Flexibility may be required in order to meet Service demands. ANNUAL LEAVE 30 days per annum. PENSION SCHEME The Brothers of Charity Contributory Superannuation Scheme which is linked with the Nominated Health Agencies Superannuation Scheme or Single Public Service Pension Scheme (whichever is applicable) will apply to this appointment and the person appointed will enter the said Scheme as and from the date of taking up employment. REMUNERATION Department of Health Grade VII (CLERICAL) salary scale (01/08/2025) €60,013 x 8 increments - €72,788 (Max) per annum. A Long Service Increment (LSI) - €75,397 per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Then after 3 years on the first LSI, a further final Long Service Increment (LSI) - €78,015 per annum is payable. TENURE OF EMPLOYMENT The position is permanent, full-time and pensionable. TRAVEL The person appointed must provide his/her own car and must furnish an indemnity from Insurers in favour of the employer. Travelling expenses at the appropriate rate will be paid in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge of duty and in accordance with our Travel Policy. The travel base for this purpose will be QED offices, Roscommon Town or Kilcornan House, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway. This may be subject to change in the future. 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 probationary period may be extended at the Services’ discretion. COMMUNICATION 1. Promote open communication among staff and good levels of staff morale. 2. Operate effectively as a member of the QED team in promoting the best interest of the Services. 3. Report all matters of concern immediately to the Head of QED, BOCSI West Region. FLEXIBILITY Employees are expected to have a high level of flexibility and a willingness and ability to develop new approaches in their work. Duties and responsibilities of any post in the Services are likely to change with the ongoing needs and developments of the services. Employees will therefore be required to carry out such other duties appropriate to their employment as may be assigned to him/her from time to time. RECRUITMENT PROCESS A short list will be made and those identified on the short list will be invited to interview. There may be a need to hold a second round of interviews, if this is the case candidates will be notified. Following interview all candidates will be notified of the outcome. The successful candidate will be made an offer and if that candidate accepts, the appointment will be made subject to the Garda vetting report. HEALTH The successful candidate must be free from any condition which would render him/her unsuitable to hold the appointment and must be in a state of health as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. CONFIDENTIALITY In the course of the employment the post holder may have access to, or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of people who are supported by the Services and/or staff, or other health service business. Such records and information are strictly confidential and, unless acting on the instructions of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning individuals who are supported by the Services, staff, or other health services business be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition, records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required.
