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Mystery Shoppers - Required Nationwide! Looking to earn an extra income? Would you like to earn cash while you shop? Customer Perceptions are recruiting Mystery Shoppers across Ireland. Flexible working hours are available to suit your needs. All you need is:✅ Good observational skills ✅ The ability to recognise outstanding customer service ✅ A strong grasp of written and spoken English Click Apply Now to submit your application today! Don't have a current CV? No worries - Just click Apply Now and upload your letter of introduction through the cv section OR Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates section and build your CV today! 🛑 IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 4 WORKING DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER 🛑
Money Adviser
North Leinster MABS are inviting applications for a vacancy in its Louth Services for a Part Time, Temporary, Money Adviser. Please see the instructions below on how to obtain the application form and how to submit your completed application. The Money Adviser will provide a free, independent, confidential money advice service to facilitate clients to deal with debt problems and to become financially independent in the long term. Money Advisers also provide debt prevention education to the target group. Key Responsibilities of the Role: Incremental Credit: It is expected, that all new entrants to MABS will be appointed at point one of the salary scale. However, North Leinster MABS operates an incremental credit process for appointments higher than point one. This process is applicable to new entrants into MABS. Incremental credit criteria, based on the competencies for the role, are assessed against employment history as laid out in the application form only. A request for incremental credit from a successful candidate must be made within the first 3 months of employment. The decision on whether or not to award an incremental credit is a decision made by the Board and is subject to the availability of funding. A panel may be formed of qualified candidates from which temporary, part-time Money Adviser posts which arise within the next 12 months will be filled should vacancies arise in this period. Posts will be located in the county of Louth. You can access the full candidate pack and application form via the following link: https://www.mabs.ie/en/vacancies/money-adviser-04072025/ Please send a completed application form by email, as per the instructions in the Candidate Pack, by 5pm on Friday 18th July 2025, with the subject line "Application for Money Adviser Louth - Job Alert". PLEASE NOTE: CVs are not accepted - only completed Application Forms. Uploading your CV to this website is not an official application. You must follow the instructions above and submit your completed application to us.
Senior Property Services Officer
Senior Property Services Officer(s) 37 Hours p/w Salary Scale: £38,050 - £44,392pa Job Reference: SPSO2/5550/0725 Choice is seeking to recruit two Senior Property Services Officers to act as lead technical advisers on property matters to a defined area housing management team, managing complex repairs and maintenance issues, overseeing compliance, and supporting the Area Manager in the delivery of the day-to-day repairs and planned maintenance service. Our employees have access to a range of benefits:- Completed application forms should be returned by 5pm, Thursday 31st July 2025. If you have any disability which prevents you from completing the online application form, please contact me to discuss what further assistance you require. Please see attached job description and person specification for full details. If shortlisted you will be sent an email inviting you for interview, please check the email address you have provided on the application and also your junk mail folder Please note, the Association reserves the right to create a reserve list following the interview process. NB: The panel may enhance the criteria in order to facilitate short-listing of the post. “Choice Housing Ireland Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer”
Enhanced/staff Nurse
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND - WEST REGION PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY STAFF NURSE/ENHANCED NURSE POSTS BEO SERVICES, ADULT WEST SERVICES, GALWAY CITY JOB REF: A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Staff Nurse Appointments within the BEO Services will be made over the next 6 months. Location: BEO Services is a developing community-based day and residential service in Galway City and Knocknacarra. The service comprises of residential services and day services. We aim to provide a homely environment for the people we support, encouraging them to make real choices over the day-to-day issues that are a part of all our lives. We aim to facilitate the people we support to take part in activities that include social and recreational in their local community and support people to access education, training, voluntary roles and be part of local community groups with similar interests. We wish to recruit innovative, creative, visionary people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision. Candidates need to be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individual’s they support on a daily basis. The Role: To provide clinical nursing skills in supporting people with an intellectual disability in achieving optimum levels of independence. To exhibit and maintain the highest quality of nursing practice and apply his/ her skills to ensure the physical, social and emotional needs of the people supported in our care are addressed at all times. Be responsible for the provision of nursing care and also be an informed resource for educating and upskilling support workers and family members to the benefit of the people supported. Ensure that the life of each person reflects the organisation’s core values and the personal outcome measures. • Dignity and respect • Sharing ordinary places • Growing in relationships • Making choices • Making a contribution Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/ Service Co-ordinator / Area Manager Works With: People supported and their families Support Workers/Social Care Colleagues/Team Leader Multidisciplinary staff Qualifications/Experience/Skills: • A current Live Register Certificate with the NMBI (An Bord Altranais), RNID qualification is highly desirable. • A full clean manual Irish Driving Licence (Class B) is an essential requirement of this post. • Candidates must have a level of experience sufficient to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post together with an appreciation of the needs of persons with an intellectual disability. • Experience of working with people with dementia is desirable. • Experience of working with people with complex needs is desirable. • Good judgement, discretion and confidentiality • The ability to communicate clearly, sensitively, and effectively in both written and verbal forms, and to communicate with family members and work with them for the best outcome for the person supported. • Creative problem solving skills. • A good sense of humour and act as a positive role model. • The ability to work independently while recognising when to seek support from • interdisciplinary colleagues as appropriate. • Patience, flexibility, creativity and eagerness to become involved in a range of activities. • The ability to educate and upskill colleagues and family members in positive health promotion needs. • The ability to co-operate in a multi-disciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy. • The ability to participate in and lead person-centred planning, reviews, team meetings, attend and participate in training courses, and be an active member of the team. Working Hours: A full-time post is 75 hours a fortnight. Part-time hours will also be considered under our flexible working arrangements. We have a variety of posts available due to expansion of services within BEO. Both residential and day service posts are available. Residential posts are based on a 14 day/night duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work weekends, public holidays and night duty to meet service needs. Day service posts are based on 5/7 day week with a requirement to work evenings, nights and weekends to support people in achieving their hopes and dreams. The successful candidate will be required to act up for the Team Leader in their absence and will also be required to work as the senior person on duty on a rostered basis, offering a point of contact, support and advice to work colleagues at evening and weekends for the BEO Services. Annual Leave: 24 days pro-rata per annum i.e. 9.23 hours per 100 hours worked. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years nursing service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health Staff Nurse salary scale (01/03/2025) - €36,919 pro-rata per annum x 13 increments - €53,340 pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment €54,928 pro-rata per annum is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Or Department of Health Enhanced Nurse salary scale (01/03/2025) - €43,872 pro rata per annum x 9 increments - €55,093 (MAX) pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment (LSI) €56,706 pro rata per annum is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. The successful candidates will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous relevant nursing service. Tenure: These posts are Permanent full-time and pensionable and temporary full-time and pensionable linked to permanent staff member’s leave. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. 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. INDW Informal enquiries to Bridget Carroll (Service Co-ordinator) or Sinéad O’Kane (Area Manager) on 091-721477 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms on-line is 17:00 Wednesday, 30th July, 2025 Interviews will be held August 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
Senior Supervisor/instructor
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POST OF PERMANENT PART -TIME SENIOR INSTRUCTOR/SUPERVISOR BEO SERVICES, GALWAY CITY & KNOCKNACARRA JOB REF: 82702 A panel may be formed from this competition from which future Senior Instructor/Supervisor vacancies in BEO Services may be filled over the next 6 months. Location: BEO Day Programs are innovative and progressive programmes which focus on supporting adults living in Galway City to be independent and to work towards their own goals and achievements. They are supported to access education, training, voluntary roles and work experiences, with the view to gain employment if desired. The Programmes are aimed at those who want a more flexible and person centred service that works towards developing their strengths and passions. BEO Day Programs provide an opportunity to build community links, avail of opportunities to develop friendships and relationships and to encourage personal development. People are empowered to take a lead in their own future planning and given the tools and skills to work towards an independent life. This includes managing their own finances, employment and learning to run their own home if they choose. Our focus is to: • Form genuine relationships and partnerships with each person supported and their family. • Support people to be valued citizens in their local community and to have ordinary life experiences. • Work to create opportunities for people who use our service to have valued social roles in their local communities and to have opportunities to form real friendships. The Role: The Senior Instructor/Supervisor will report to the Team Leader, and will fulfil a key worker role for individuals identified. We aim to provide a safe, secure environment where: • individuals participate in local community and leisure activities, • are supported to make personal choices, • enjoy a lifestyle that fulfils their potential and expectations • Individuals have the opportunity to engage in new experiences. The successful candidate must be: • Enthusiastic • Able to accept responsibility • Capable of demonstrating leadership • Show innovation and creativity in service delivery • Have a risk positive attitude • Flexible in terms of work schedules • Adaptable to meet the changing needs of the people they support • Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms. The Senior Instructor/Supervisor will also be expected to stand in for the Team Leader in their absence, and be capable of assuming the role of senior person on duty when required, offering a point of contact, advice and support for the wider BEO Services if necessary. The successful candidate will initially be assigned to work within a specific BEO Day Service; however this work location may change depending on service needs. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/ Service Coordinator/Area Manager Qualifications/Experience: • Candidates require a level 7 qualification relevant to the health sector. • Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in day services designing and implementing programmes to enable them to carry out successfully the duties of the post together with an appreciation of the needs of persons with an intellectual disability. • Experience in establishing links with the community and local enterprises is essential. • Experience in education, day services or creative arts is an advantage • Previous experience of shift leadership is highly desirable o A full clean manual Irish Driver’s Licence is essential. o Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. Working Hours: 75 hours a fortnight based on a 5-day week duty roster. The normal working hours will be Monday – Friday but may involve weekend work if required to meet the needs of the people we support or Personal Outcomes. Contracted hours of work are liable to change from 8am to 8pm over 7 days to meet the requirements of the programme. 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. The successful candidate will, on occasion, be required to demonstrate flexibility in their hours of work to support people with social events or short breaks. Agreed allowances are paid in respect of hours of work as appropriate. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum. Remuneration: Department of Health Workshop Supervisor/Instructor Senior salary scale (01/03/2025) - €40,120 x 11 increments - €50,788 (Maximum) per annum. LSI1 €52,423 is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. LSI2 €54,163 is payable after a further 3 years. Tenure: This position is Permanent 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. Informal enquiries for the above post to Sinéad O’Kane (Area Manager) or Bridget Carroll (Service Coordinator) on 091-721477 The closing date for receipt of all applications on-line is Wednesday, 30th July 2025 Interviews will be held August 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
Support Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND - WEST REGION PROVIDING SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES BEO SERVICES JOB REF: 82689 JOB DESCRIPTION: SUPPORT WORKERS ADULT WEST SERVICES, GALWAY CITY & COUNTY The Role: The role of support worker is to assist the people who use our service to meet their day to day needs, reach their full potential, promote independence and to be an active part of their the local community. We support them to further their education (both internal and external to the Service) and to build their independent living skills if this is their choice. A major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support people who use the Service with development of their own Individual Plan and supporting them to achieve their own Personal Outcome goals. The Support Worker is also responsible for all aspects of personal care which includes supporting individuals with their meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being as required by the individual. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/Senior Staff/Team Manager/Service Coordinator/Area Manager Qualifications/Experience/Skills: Working Hours: Full-time hours are 78 hours a fortnight/part-time hours will vary. All posts are rostered over a 14 day/night duty roster. There may be a requirement for Support Workers to work days, waking night duty, weekends, split duty hours, bank holidays, and sleepovers to meet service needs. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours in order to ensure the provision of high quality services for each individual. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum. Remuneration: Department of Health Care Assistant (Intellectual Disability) salary scale (01/03/2025): €33,699 x 13 Increments - €46,190 (Max) pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment (LSI) €46,984 pro rata per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays and night duty when worked. Tenure: These posts are permanent and pensionable. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. 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. INDW Informal enquiries for the above post to: Sinéad O’Kane, Area Manager or Bridget Carroll, Service Coordinator on 091 721477 Closing date for receipt of application online is 17:00 Wednesday 30th July 2025 Interviews will take place August 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
Project Manager
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND NATIONAL ICT DEPARTMENT POST OF PERMANENT FULL-TIME PROJECT MANAGER - ROSTERING AND TIME AND ATTENDANCE SYSTEM JOB REF: 82106 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. BACKGROUND BOCSI has consolidated its primary information technology infrastructure and business application systems (Finance, Human Resources and Persons Supported Systems) over the past 3 years. A national datacentre has been deployed, and systems are being migrated from each region. Further, the key finance and HR systems have been migrated to SQL with further integration work required. Some legacy Microsoft Access based applications remain which run the Client Support Systems. The organisation currently operates across five distinct regions, each with non-standardised processes and reliance on paper-based timesheet systems. Payroll is managed through a custom-developed in-house system, which will receive data inputs from the new Rostering and Time and Attendance System. PRIMARY PURPOSE OF ROLE We are seeking an experienced and people-oriented Project Manager initially to lead the implementation of a new rostering and time and attendance system across the organisation. This is a high-impact role requiring a hands-on leader who can guide the project from planning to rollout, while engaging stakeholders and supporting frontline services through the change. In addition to project leadership, the Project Manager will be responsible for delivering training and on boarding support to staff, ensuring the system is well understood and fully embedded across all service areas. The project manager will work with teams across all five regions and will be required to support staff for key meetings in person and via teams, The role reports directly to the National Head of ICT with dotted lines to the Rostering and Time and Attendance Steering Committee, which comprises two Directors of Services, Head of Finance and Head of HR. The Project Manager will meet periodically with the Steering committee to review project rollout. This role is a vital step to guaranteeing the successful adoption and rollout of the Rostering and Time and Attendance System throughout the organisation eliminating the inefficiencies of excel time recording and paper-based systems and centralised time recording of data. This system will provide real-time access to reporting including European Working Time Directive information, reduce errors, and save front line managers and admin staff time. Importantly, having all regions' data on centrally managed digital systems enhances reporting for regulatory bodies, ensuring accurate, comprehensive, and timely compliance. Following the successful completion of the Rostering and Time & Attendance (T&A) project, this role will transition to support a range of payroll and finance-related initiatives. These include, but are not limited to, contributing to the implementation of HSE's National Integrated Staff Records and Pay Programme (NiSRP) system, reviewing and refining existing payroll processes to drive efficiency and compliance. The role will also involve close collaboration with ICT to ensure timely and effective integration of system changes. REPORTING/RESPONSIBLE TO: The role reports to the National Head of ICT. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Information Systems, or related field. EXPERIENCE The person selected must have: Proven experience in project management, ideally involving implementation of systems, software, or operational change in a complex environment. Excellent people and communication skills – able to inspire, influence, and support staff at all levels through change. Strong experience working with or supporting frontline services, preferably in a healthcare, public sector, or operational setting. Demonstrated ability to design and deliver training, both in group and one-on-one formats. High level of IT literacy, with a good understanding of how systems are used in rostering, scheduling, or attendance tracking. Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines. Proven experience collaborating with senior leadership to define project priorities, communicate key milestones, and manage risks and expectations throughout the implementation of complex payroll systems. Excellent planning, time management, and organizational skills to prioritize work, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues and find effective solutions. Ability to adjust to shifting priorities, work under pressure, and respond flexibly to emerging needs in a fast-paced environment. Experience leading and motivating teams and have experience of working as a member of a team. The following are desirable but not essential: Relevant training or project management certifications (e.g., Train-the-Trainer, Project Management Professional) are advantageous. Knowledge or experience of payroll systems and processes – not essential, with opportunity to learn on the job. Experience in implementing or supporting rostering, time and attendance, or HRIS platforms. Familiarity with change management principles. Experience in healthcare or regulated service environments. REMUNERATION Department of Health Grade VII (Clerical) salary scale (01/03/2025) - €59,419 to €72,067 per annum. After three years on the maximum point, a Long Service Increment applies bringing the annual salary to €74,650 gross basic per annum. After a further three years another Long Service Increment applies bring the annual salary to the maximum of €77,243 per annum. WORKING HOURS The normal working week will be a 70-hour fortnight; however, flexible hours including weekends and evenings may be involved on occasion. Starting and finishing times will be notified to, and agreed with, the appointee from time to time by the CIO. These times may be outside ‘normal’ operational times and must be approved by your manager. 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. The successful candidate will be based in one of the five regional head offices. FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED Informal enquiries to Mary Carty, CIO, mary.carty@bocsi.ie. Closing date for receipt of applications/CV online 5pm Wednesday 6th August 2025 Interviews for this post will take place on Monday 18th August 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services is an equal opportunities employer .
Clinical Midwife Manager, Maternity Services, University Hospital
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital Kerry, provides comprehensive services for antenatal, intra natal, post-natal mothers and their babies and also for women who require gynaecological procedures. The Department is closely integrated with the Regional Tertiary referral centre at Cork University Maternity Hospital in respect of clinical standards and governance. The Birth rate in 2021 was just under 1,300 deliveries. Midwifery Staff/Managers allocated to the area rotate between ante-natal/labour and delivery and post-natal areas to ensure continuing care and midwife competence. UHK Services incorporates the use of the MN-CMS (Maternal Newborn Clinical Management System) into care delivered at UHK. Purpose of Post To be responsible for the management, care and treatment of service users, to ensure that the optimum standard of care is provided within the designated area(s) of responsibility. The primary role of the CMM 1 will be one of clinical and professional leadership and development in the midwifery team, including the development of midwifery staff by means of in-service training, orientation of new staff and arranging for clinical experience and supervision of student midwives/nurses where this is appropriate. Informal Enquiries Name: Sandra O’Connor (Director of Midwifery) Contact Number: (066) 7184023 Email Address: Sandra.oconnor@hse.ie
Manager, Day Services/community Hubs/training Centres
Manager, Day Services & Community Hubs Cork City Areas Salary scale ‘Workshop Manager’ as per The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales Day Services at Horizons support people in living their lives guided by the principles that are: ‘Person-Centeredness’, ‘Community Inclusion’, ‘Active Citizenship’, ‘High Quality Services and Supports’. All of which are in line with Interim Standards for New Directions. This underpins the supports provided which enables an individual to choose to learn, participate and be an active citizen with a socially valued role. The intention is to encourage and support a person to meaningfully engage and develop their independence. Furthermore, enable an individual to commit to being active in their own decision making and to reach their full potential in living the life of their wishes. Essential skills and requirements for the position: *Please note the location of this position can change as per requirements of the service. Informal enquiries may be made to Michael Costello, Regional Manager, Person Centred Services & Supports on 086 168 2378. Application forms must be returned no later than Friday 8th August 2025. Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application. A panel may be formed for a 12-month period to fill future permanent or temporary, full time or part time Manager positions that may arise across Horizons. The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply. The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply. Visit our website at www.horizonscork.ie
Customer Assistant
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. Customer obsessed, high energy and love learning every day? If that sounds like you, earn €450+ per week as a Customer Assistant on our standard 30 hour contract.You’ll work across different shift times, on varied tasks and with different colleagues.What does a normal day* as a Customer Assistant look like? (*there’s no such thing as ‘normal’ in retail but we’ve tried our best!)As a Customer Assistant you are required to sell alcohol, therefore you must be 18 or over to work in our store. Shift Patterns: • Morning shift: Starting at 5am or 6am with your team, you’ll be getting our award-winning products fully stocked on the shop floor and our delicious bakery products ready for our customers to enjoy by opening time so they can Go Full Lidl! • Middle shift: Starting mid-morning or early afternoon, you’ll make sure our stores are spotlessly clean, well presented and our products remain fresh, all while helping customers with queries on the shop floor and working on tills to minimise till queues• Late shift: From your start time in the afternoon, you’ll make sure our customers experience is top class by serving them with a smile while on the tills, restocking missing items and getting the store ready for the next day What you'll do • Interacting with the customer in a pleasant, friendly and helpful manner• Ensuring stock loss controls are followed in all areas of the store • Maintaining store and external cleanliness and hygiene standards• Following freshness and rotation principles• Ensuring all waste is managed correctly• Assisting in the stock count process What you'll need • A can-do attitude and excellent customer service skills• The willingness to go the extra mile for our customers• To be responsible and reliable• To enjoy working in a fast-paced, varied environment• A good team player• Preferably, previous experience in a customer facing role but this is not essential provided you have the right attitude What you'll receive We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl Year 1 • Basic Rate €15.10• €18.88 (Unsocial Hours) • €22.65 (Overtime/Sundays) • €30.20 (Bank Holiday) Year 2 • Basic Rate €15.70 • €19.63 (Unsocial Hours) • €23.55 (Overtime/Sundays) • €31.40 (Bank Holiday) Year 3 • Basic Rate €16.40 • €20.50 (Unsocial Hours) • €24.60 (Overtime/Sundays) • €32.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 4 • Basic Rate €17.40 • €21.75 (Unsocial Hours) • €26.10 (Overtime/Sundays) • €34.80 (Bank Holiday) Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.