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Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland is recruiting a panel of Team Leaders for upcoming opportunities in Dublin and Nationwide. Job Ref - NATTL0326 Closing date for applications is the 29th of March Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland provide unique intensive support programmes to young people. We have a strengths based, wrapround approach to support and we employ community-based Youth Advocates - which leads to long-lasting positive outcomes for young people and families. The Team Leader will manage the provision of direct services to clients and their families who are referred to the programme. You will manage a team of community-based Advocates and ensure that all clients receive an appropriate and high-quality service. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all applicants from diverse backgrounds with a relevant qualifications and work experience. These posts offer : Full Job Description This post requires: a belief in the YAP model of strengths based, needs led services for children, young people and families. You must have experience in the provision and management of direct services to children, young people and families. You will lead in the recruitment, training, management and supervision of staff/advocates; provide high quality services to children, young people and families using the strengths-based model and operate within YAP Ireland policies and procedures. This post also requires a high degree of flexibility and creativity in responding to the needs of young people and families, delivering a high standard of service in a changing climate, working time and the requirement for national travel. This post is responsible to the YAP Ireland Service Manager. 1. Essential Qualifications: • A Degree, preferably in Advocacy or Social Care field e.g. Youth Work, Community Work, Psychology, Child Psychology, Social Work, Social Science, or Social Care. • Experience of at least three years of direct work with children, young people and families. • Experience of at least two years in managing and supervising staff in delivering client centred services both inhouse and in communities. • Experience of managing a range of stakeholder relationships in a solution focused way. • Experience of Advocating on behalf of Children, young people and families. • Full Clean Driver’s Licence and access to own transport. • Demonstrate excellent communications skills, both oral and written, including computer proficiency in use of Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel etc. 2. Responsibilities and Tasks: The Team Leader is responsible to the Service Manager in the overall delivery of YAP programmes. This includes the provision of direct services to children, young people and families, personnel management and budget management of YAP Programmes. Specific Tasks Include: 1. To provide a direct service to clients and their families in line with the YAP Model 2. To manage the provision of direct services to clients and their families who are referred to YAP programmes. 3. To provide Independent Advocacy Services to young people and families who are referred to the Reviewed April 2025 – by Director of Services, YAP Ireland Independent Advocacy Service. 4. To recruit and train a team of staff/advocates for the YAP programmes in line with best practice and YAP Recruitment and Selection Policy and Procedures. 5. To manage and supervise a team of staff/advocates in the delivery of high-quality services to clients and their families including induction, probation and managing HR issues in line with YAP Ireland HR policies and procedures. 6. Ensure quality case recording is carried out in a timely manner in line with case management guidance and policies. 7. To manage child protection referrals and incidents and act as a designated officer in line with Children’s First Guidelines. 8. To manage adult protection referrals and incidents and act as a designated officer in line with Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse – National Policy and Procedures’ (2014). 9. To ensure that the service is delivered in line with the YAP Model and values with a focus o outcomes and positive change for clients and their families. 10. To agree and sign off payroll on a weekly basis and manage spend on each case in line with the budget. 11. To ensure all necessary reporting requirements are delivered in a timely fashion including HR, Research, statistics, financial reports, activity reports for stakeholders etc., 12. Ensure that best practice guidelines are adhered to by all staff including Children First guidelines, legislative requirements etc., 13. To work with young people and families to increase their voice in the service and in external services by facilitating training, groups, activities and participation sessions as required. 14. Facilitate and participate in staff/advocate team meetings and training sessions as scheduled. 15. To assist in the growth and development of YAP Ireland Programmes and Services through piloting services and initiating services in new areas. 16. Assist in the achievement of fundraising and communication strategies 17. Adhere to all YAP Ireland HR policies and procedures, including Health and Safety Policy, Code o Conduct, Child Protection, Complaints, Performance Management. 18. Develop effective working relationships with key staff within TUSLA, legal representatives, social care services and relevant community and voluntary organisations to ensure that quality services can be delivered. 19. Perform other duties as required by Senior Managers. Salary: €50,235 3. Team Leader Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualifications: Candidates should possess a Degree in Advocacy or in the Social Care field: e.g. Youth Work, Community Work, Psychology, Child Psychology, Social Work, Social Science or Social Care Essential Experience: • Belief in a strengths-based, needs led model of working with children, young people and families. • Experience of at least three years direct work with children, young people and families. • Experience of at least two years in managing and supervising staff/volunteers in delivering client centred services. • Experience of facilitating Group work or Participation Work with young people and/or family members. • Experience in child protection work • Experience of recording in a factual, timely way Desirable Experience: • Lived experience – expert by experience. • Proficiency in languages other than Irish and English. • Experience and understanding of the issues for children at risk/ working with children who are experiencing mental health issues/ working with Separated Children Seeking International Protection in Ireland. • Experience in recruiting staff or volunteers Experience in delivering training to staff or volunteers • Experience in Budget Management of a family or community-based service Essential Skills: • Ability to motivate and lead a team of people and work independently • Ability to build strong working relationships across a range of stakeholders using a solution focused approach. • Demonstrated excellent communications skills, both oral and written, including computer proficiency in use of Word, Outlook, Power point, Excel etc. • Ability to be creative, innovative and dynamic and work in a strengths-based way Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload Closing date for applications is the 29th of March PLEASE CLICK ON THE APPLY NOW BUTTON TO APPLY THROUGH THE YAP WEBSITE!
Resident DJ for Music Bar in Mallorca - Accommodation Available
Resident DJ for Music Bar in Mallorca - Accommodation Available Job Title: DJ Required – Music Bar in Mallorca, Spain Duration: Seasonal (April – October) Accommodation: Available Eligibility: EU Citizens Only Job Description: We are looking for an experienced DJ to join our team at a lively music bar in Mallorca, Spain for the summer season. Key Responsibilities: • Playing the best music • Engaging with customers to create a fun and enjoyable atmosphere Requirements: • Confident, talkative, and outgoing personality • Ability to provide great entertainment • Must be eligible to work in the EU (EU citizens only) • Willingness to commit for the full season (April – October) Perks & Benefits: • Accommodation Available • Work in a fun and lively music bar environment • Meet new people and enjoy the summer season in Mallorca How to Apply: Click the APPLY NOW button to submit your CV or send a WhatsApp message to +34 618 762 827 for more details.
Bar Staff / Waiters – Music Bar in Mallorca, Spain
Job Title: Bar Staff / Waiters – Music Bar in Mallorca, Spain Location: Mallorca, Spain Duration: Seasonal (April – October) Accommodation: Available Eligibility: EU Citizens Only Job Description: We are looking for enthusiastic and outgoing Bar Staff / Waiters to join our team at a lively music bar in Mallorca, Spain for the summer season. If you love working in a fast-paced, social environment and have a passion for great service, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Key Responsibilities: How to Apply: Click the APPLY NOW button to submit your CV or send a WhatsApp message to +34 618 762 827 for more details.
PR Bar Staff / Resident DJ – Music Bar in Mallorca, Spain
We are looking for PR Bar Staff and also a Resident DJ for a busy Music Bar in Mallorca, Spain Location: Mallorca, Spain Accommodation: Available Duration: Seasonal (April – October) Eligibility: EU Citizens Only Job Description: We are looking for enthusiastic and outgoing Bar Staff / Waiters to join our team at a lively music bar in Mallorca, Spain for the summer season. If you love working in a fast-paced, social environment and have a passion for great service, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Key Responsibilities: • Serving drinks & cocktails efficiently in a busy bar setting • Providing excellent customer service with a friendly and welcoming attitude • Engaging with customers to create a fun and enjoyable atmosphere • Handling cash and card payments accurately • Keeping the bar and seating areas clean and organized • Assisting with stock management and restocking as needed Requirements: • Confident, talkative, and outgoing personality • Ability to work well under pressure in a busy environment • Previous bar or hospitality experience is a plus but not essential • Must be eligible to work in the EU (EU citizens only) • Willingness to commit for the full season (April – October) Perks & Benefits: • Accommodation Available • Work in a fun and lively music bar environment • Meet new people and enjoy the summer season in Mallorca People applying for the DJ Opportunity must have experience. How to Apply: Click the APPLY NOW button to submit your CV or send a WhatsApp message to +34 618 762 827 for more details.
Fresh Meat Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Meat Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provide our customers with excellent quality and products and services. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills Numerical skill Customer focused A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment,ability to multi-task under pressure No previous experience necessary as training will be provided Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Drive sales through ensuring SOPs and store standards are met on a daily basis Merchandise and present department to the highest standard Implement planograms correctly Control stock rotation so that quality and freshness of goods is of the highest standard Manage waste and shrink in the department Ensure continuous improvement in the Meat Department by remaining up to date with new products and initiatives Enhance product knowledge by gaining information from a range of sources and share ideas, suggestions and builds Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working
Pack Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Merchandise, rotate and face off all stock in assigned department while maintaining hygiene and food standards. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Merchandise and present the entire store to the highest standard at all times Liaise with the Floor Manager on changes to layouts, ends and sides and ensure changes are correctly implemented Implement correct labelling and stock rotation procedures Ensure deliveries are checked off in line with goods inwards procedures Keep the back-store tidy and packed away
National Sampling Manager
Grade and Salary C (€83,891 -€125,837)* Job Description *This role can be based nationwide* We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports. Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth. We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level. Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights into our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland’s water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come. The Role: The Scientific Services functional area is responsible for the national provision of operational support services to include sampling and laboratory analytics, ensuring that activities are performed safely in accordance with regulatory obligations to protect public health and the environment. Reporting directly to the Scientific Services Senior Manager, the National Sampling Manager will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality accredited sampling across Ireland. This should be delivered at optimal costs to Uisce Éireann. The National Sampling Manager will be responsible for the development of strategy, processes, procedures, and ways of working to ensure an efficient national sampling service. They will secure and maintain ISO 17025 accreditation for sampling of drinking water, surface water and wastewater. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Work with the Scientific Services Senior Manager in the development of business strategies for sampling and Scientific Services by providing specialist advice in their area of expertise. • Work closely with the National Laboratory manager/ team to ensure sampling service meets the overall testing teams requirements. • Responsible for managing and maintaining a focus on sample delivery times including reaction times to incidents. • Make decisions on the allocation of resources (finance, people, equipment, information, and data) and managing competing demands for these resources. • Ensure INAB 17025 accreditation is achieved and maintained. • Provide high levels of customer service to maintain good working relationships with key stakeholders. • Development of customer engagement protocols for Sampling Officers as Uisce Éireann’s on-the-ground representatives. • Lead a culture of continuous improvement to deliver cost efficiency and service quality, challenging and developing solutions for improvements to existing practices and adopting industry best practice. • Ensure the team works following defined levels of competence, regulation standards, health and safety requirements and legislation. • Ownership of the budgets for the sampling service. • Responsible for building a high performing team by managing and developing their team members. • Responsible for internal team communications. • Monitor and report KPIs for processes over which they have ownership. Identify and analyse potential performance issues and recommend improvement opportunities. • Manage the development of best practices and implementation of standard operating procedures for the provision of the sampling service. • Responsible for performing any other duties that the Scientific Services Senior Manager may reasonably request. General Duties and Responsibilities • Collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business. • Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards. • Provide visible leadership for their team, coaching and developing them to achieve their full potential and deliver business objectives, promoting collaboration and highlighting the behaviours that are expected from everyone in the team. • Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with Uisce Éireann’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of UÉ business information and delivery of critical services, in accordance with any relevant cybersecurity regulation. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: • Relevant third level qualification and or accreditation is desirable. • A minimum of 7 years’ experience in the water, utilities or similar industries is desirable and or relevant experience. • Experience in leading teams to deliver customer strategies that enhance customer service. • Requires in-depth knowledge of both risk assessment and relevant legislation/regulations, coupled with the practical ability to undertake the operations of a national field-based sampling service. • Require in-depth professional knowledge of sampling, testing, logistics and safety. • Ability to enable positive teamwork across departments and encourage cooperation and open discussion to achieve common goals. • Background in guiding and empowering teams to make a positive impact and challenging the status quo to drive development. • Proven track record in leading continuous improvement initiatives in teams. Strong background in team motivation, and performance management. • Proven track record with dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion along with the ability to communicate complex information to others. • Demonstrated experience in setting measurable safety and well-being goals for a team. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Exercise Referral Programme Co-ordinator
** Please read Recruitment Pack before completing your application form ** Reserve List Whilst the Council are recruiting for a permanent Exercise Referral Programme Co-ordinator, please note that a reserve list will be compiled for future permanent, temporary, full time and part time posts for Exercise Referral Programme Co-ordinator positions across the Council District for a period of 12 months. Main Purpose of Post / Job: To initiate, manage, co-ordinate, develop, and monitor the effective provision of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s - Exercise Physical Activity Referral Programme. This will include the planning and instruction of programmes of physical activity for referred clients with relevant health needs, such as, but not exclusively those people with Coronary Heart Disease / Phase IV provision and obesity problems. Duration of Appointment: Permanent Salary: Scale 6, SCP 20-24, currently £32,597 - £35,412 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked), (plus 15.5% employer pension contribution**) ** From 01 April 2026. It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point. Hours of Work: 36 hours per week Work Pattern: Monday – Tuesday: 9am – 5pm Wednesday – Friday: 9am – 4.30pm Note: Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice.
Leisure Attendant
** Please read Recruitment Pack before completing your application form ** Reserve List /Similar Vacancies Whilst the Council are recruiting for a permanent Leisure Attendant (Dry) within Community Services section, please note that from this recruitment exercise a reserve list will be compiled for: Main Purpose of post / Job:- To form part of a trained team of frontline staff who will provide attendant support to the public and staff to ensure a safe and user friendly environment.To deliver a high quality service in a professional manner in accordance with Leisure Services policies and procedures, including a nationally accredited quality scheme. Duration of Appointment: Permanent Salary:- Leisure Attendant (Dry) (Community Services)* Scale 2, NJC spinal point 5 - 6, £25,583- £25,989 plus 10% shift allowance. I(it is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point plus 15.5% employer pension contribution** *Taking into account the temporary additional duties (see candiate information pack) the post will be paid at Scale 3, SCP 7-8, currently £26,403 - £26,824 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked), until such a time when the additional duties and responsibilities are no longer required to be carried out, at which point the post will revert to Scale 2. ** From 01 April 2026 Hours of Work: 36 hours per week Work Pattern:- Detailed in Candidate Pack
Telemarketing Team Lead
Details of the role WE DO NOT DO ANY COLD CALLING. At Hidden Hearing, we believe in a world free from the stigma of hearing loss, where our patients feel empowered to take control of their hearing healthcare, and where we can help more people hear better. We imagine a world where our people wake up every day feeling inspired and end the day feeling fulfilled by the work that they do. Do you like the idea of helping others to access hearing healthcare? Do you take pride in your work? If the answer is yes, we really want to hear from you! The central responsibilities of this role are; Team Leadership - Ensure personal and team KPI’s are kept at the required levels at all times to ensure organisation KPI’s are achieved. Lead, mentor and develope team members by using all the people development tools provided and in accordance with our values Telemarketing - Manage all inbound and outbound calls and ensure weekly, quarterly and annual targets are met, Clinic Diaries are full, and all patients feel engaged with their hearing healthcare, and feel that their hearing healthcare needs are being met. Our expectation is for our Telemarketing Team Lead to complete 80+ calls per day whilst ensuring that team ‘Call Quality’ is improved and then maintained through continuous call listening both live and recorded calls and provide developmental feedback to team members on a weekly basis. Diary Management – ensure all online Diary Management system notes and call statuses are correct, accurate and up-to-date. Brand Ambassado r - representing Hidden Hearing, you will uphold our core values on a daily basis by consistently delivering a phenomenal patient care experience to all inbound and outbound calls that we, as the modern hearing care experts, have been providing for almost 40 years. The OTE for this position is circa 30K - 40K This role is based in our Contact Centre team in our Portadown Office in Craigavon. At Hidden Hearing is dedicated to each of our employee's wellbeing; we will listen to you, help you live an engaged work life, and will treat you with respect and fairness. If you think this sounds like the role and Hidden Hearing sounds like the team you would like to join, please reach out, we would love to hear from you. Job Types: Permanent, Full-time Base Salary: £30,000 Additional pay:
