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Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland Vacancies: Advocates – Fixed Purpose Contracts YAP Ireland is continuously recruiting male and female Advocates from all areas to work within their local communities, supporting children, young people and families to achieve their goals. YAP Advocates come from all walks of life and make a huge difference to the lives of Young People and Families. The young people we work with come from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. We welcome applicants with first hand work / life experience of the issues facing these young people and their families including Roma and Travellers. We provide training and experience that creates opportunities for Advocates to become skilled at working with young people and families within their community in a strengths-based way. Please Note: If you are not in these area’s but you’re still interested in working as an Advocate, please fill out the application form and someone will contact you when we are recruiting in your area. Youth Advocates – Fixed Purpose Contracts – Person Spec and Job Description The Youth Advocate reports to a Team Leader. This post requires working within the YAP strengths-based model, to provide 1:1 support for vulnerable young people and their families and to support them in their home and local communities so that they can achieve their goals. YAP Ireland provides a strengths-based, needs led service for 6-12 months to children, young people and families who are struggling with a range of issues in their lives. You will work intensively with them to achieve positive change and meet their goals. Responsibilities and Tasks: 1. To deliver a 1:1 service to young people and families under the supervision and support of the Team Leader. 2. Together with the Team Leader to build a positive, supportive working relationship with the young person and their family using the YAP strengths-based model to help them achieve their goals. 3. Together with the Team Leader, to develop a plan of work (Individualised Service Plan) to focus on the abilities, strengths and needs of the young person and their families. 4. To carry out day to day work with the young person and family, addressing their needs as outlined in the ISP. This may involve supporting the young person to participate in appropriate education, accessing appropriate services or finding community activities to link the young person into. 5. To promote, enable and empower the young person and families voice to be heard and ensure they have a voice in their service/life/community. This includes activity groups, participation and consultation groups. 6.Together with the Team Leader, to adopt a Wraparound approach that will bring together those key people and services who can offer support to the young person and family during and after the YAP Service. 7. To identify and evaluate the changing needs and interests of the child/young person as the relationship progresses and to adapt the service accordingly. 8. To understand the Health and Safety policies required for all activities with young people including any specific medical history, medications and specific special needs and/or diagnosis. 9. To complete in a timely and accurate manner the required weekly paperwork and to submit to the line manager by the agreed deadlines. 10. To be familiar with all Yap’s current policies and procedures, especially in the areas of Child Protection, Confidentiality and On-Call and to work within those in a professional manner. 11. To attend staff development, training and supervisory sessions as scheduled. This will include regular supervision. Some training courses are mandatory and advocates will be required to attend this training. 12. To undertake other duties as appropriate. Advocate Person Specification ExperienceEssential Life Experience relevant to young people and families e.g. raising children, child minding, sports coaching, community work, volunteering, youth club or lived experience of overcoming the challenges facing young people and families. Non-essential 3 months experience of working / volunteering within a youth work, family support or community setting Skills Essential A positive attitude towards children and young people and an ability to work from a strengths based perspective, be non-judgemental and creative. A knowledge/understanding of issues affecting young people. Good communication skills Good time management and organisational skills Basic computer skills Ability to write reports on work undertaken Full Driving Licence and own transport. What we offer: PLEASE CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE OFFICIAL CAREERS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY FOR YOUR AREA
Mystery Shoppers
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 🛑
Supervisor
Are you passionate about home interiors? Are you the person your friends and family ask for advice when decorating their home? And would you enjoy leading and coaching a group of likeminded individuals? If the answer is ‘Yes’ then you will be right at home with us, at Harry Corry Interiors. What will you be doing? · Champion and maintain the Company’s You Are The Difference Customer Service experience and culture. · Be willing to go the extra mile for our customers and your colleagues · Be passionate about home interiors and advise and inspire our customers in the designing and furnishing of their homes. · Deal with customer feedback with a solution focused approach providing the best possible outcome. · Carry out daily coaching with your colleagues. · Observe staff performance, discussing any areas of improvement or development with your Manager. What you will get; · Shifts are varied and allocated in rotation with your colleagues to ensure the right work life balance is achieved. You will usually have your rota 4 weeks in advance. · An enjoyable & supportive working environment · A competitive salary · Potential to earn an annual bonus paid before Christmas. · Additional hours are paid at your hourly rate of pay. · 28 days paid holidays per year with an additional 1 days paid leave to celebrate your wedding or civil partnership. · Staff discount to treat yourself and your home · Full training to welcome you to the Company and training and coaching opportunities are available during your time with the company. · Internal progression opportunities. · A confidential Employee Assistance Programme with access to counselling and other professional services. · Support with approved medical services. · Support in times of bereavement. · Workplace pension scheme · Uniform allowance provided. About you: Please take a moment before completing your application form to read this section of the Job Description to ensure that you will be able to demonstrate that you have met the criteria throughout your application. Essential · A passion for home interiors · Flexibility in working hours as advertised. Desirable · Experience related to the role. · A Leader/Coach of a club or society · Actively involved in local community · A clear employment record High performers at Harry Corry are; Caring and pleasant and willing to go the extra mile for our customers. They are empathic towards their colleagues, customers and the people around them. They are also committed and display an energetic, proactive and flexible approach to the work that they do each day.
Grounds Maintenance Skilled Operative
Location: You will be based at either the Depot at Newmills Road, Coleraine, BT52 2JB or 9 Ballyquin Road, Limavady, BT49 9ET however, when required you will be asked to work flexibly throughout all Council depots and facilities, ensuring that resources are deployed effectively and in order to respond to service priorities and to facilitate professional development. Responsible for: The following functions and services, in accordance with the organisational structure and the staff employed to deliver these services. General grounds maintenance including but not limited to: • Grass cutting (eg pitches, bowling greens, tennis courts, golf courses, parks and open spaces) • Cemetery duties • ‘Heavy’ Plant Operation (excavators, telescopic handlers etc.) • Nursery duties including summer and winter planting • Maintenance of parks and open spaces • Assisting other departments Work pattern: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday Monday – Thursday 8.00 am - 4.30 pm Friday 8.00 am - 1.00 pm By its nature the post will require flexible working, for eg work outside normal office hours, including evenings and weekends as required. Tenure: There are two permanent posts MAIN PURPOSE OF POST 1. Undertake horticulture, gardening, ‘heavy’ plant operation and general grounds maintenance works in Council facilities, public parks, sports grounds and similar open spaces, to the standards required. 2. To present a courteous attitude at all times by assisting with the promotion of good working relationships between Council staff and members of the public. If and as required, deal with on-site complaints and queries or refer to your line manager as necessary. 3. Ensure that the department complies with all statutory and legislative requirements by adhering to these requirements and working in accordance with good governance and health and safety requirements. 4. Ensure that all responsibilities are carried out in a timely and effective manner and that general confidentiality is maintained in all areas relating to the work of the Council. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 5. Undertake a comprehensive range of multi-skilled practical tasks associated with the daily maintenance of grounds, preparation and marking out of all sports/playing surfaces using appropriate methods and equipment. This will include (but is not confined to) labouring, trench digging, fencing, drainage work, loading/unloading/delivery of materials etc and maintaining good housekeeping. 6. To give assistance, support and training within your remit to team members and others in performance of duties and responsibilities with an emphasis on Health & Safety. Includes wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, working at heights ensuring adherence to risk assessments, method statements and where necessary, completing dynamic on-the-job risk assessments. 7. Assisting gardener/green-keeper in a range of horticultural activities. 8. Cutting grass to specified standards in both sports and non-sports locations. 9. Operate construction plant such as excavators (rubber wheeled/tracked), tractors (utility 50HP+) and telescopic handlers taking responsibility for staff working in the vicinity. 10. Operate grounds maintenance machinery such as ride-on mowers, power tools, strimmers and associated plant. 11. Drive applicable Council vehicles including vans and lorries and other mechanical plant up to relevant C1 licence. Complete and maintain daily records sheets relative to the operation of the vehicle. Ensure the vehicle/plant is cleaned and maintained inside and outside as directed by the Team Leader. 12. Carry out all general grounds tasks, including turf care, planting, shrub and tree pruning, removal of grass cuttings, leaves and litter etc. 13. Undertake seeding, propagation, planting, mulching, tending and weeding of flower and shrub beds. 14. Use, where appropriate, chemical weed control under direction, complying with manufacturers’ instructions and COSHH regulations. 15. Undertake general maintenance to hard/soft landscaping, eg edging of paths and paved areas and replacement of bark. 16. Erect, inspect, maintain, dismantle sports and play equipment, play park equipment including the movement of goal posts. 17. Undertake constructional labouring work and the safe operation of a range of assorted tools and equipment, including, eg erection/repair of fencing and path laying. 18. Ensure the safe use of machinery necessary to the performance of all work. Includes safe operation, daily/weekly operational checks (oil/water) and ensuring same are kept clean and serviceable. 19. Assist Team Lead in completion of all necessary paperwork e.g. weekly timesheets; accident report forms, vehicle/plant log books, inspection records, work schedules, dynamic Risk Assessment, work schedules, chemical applications and vehicle/plant log books. 20. Cemetery duties including: excavating (mechanical/hand), re-opening, exhuming, attend committals, backfill and aftercare (sowing/turfing/grass cutting) of graves. 21. Cleaning, litter picking and general housekeeping duties. 22. As required, work flexibly with other works teams (outside of grounds maintenance) to ensure delivery of all Council services eg supporting delivery of Council events (including stewarding) and erection, inspections and minor repairs of festive lighting. 23. Support other agencies in times of emergency eg. filling, delivery and placing of sand bags in flooded areas or snow clearance from footpaths. 24. Report all accidents and near misses which may occur and report all incidents of damage to Council property/equipment. 25. In circumstances when littering is observed during the course of their duties pass the information to the Team Lead. 26. Carry out duties in all weather conditions unless it is felt health and safety is being compromised. GENERAL 27. By its nature the post will require flexible working to meet the needs of the service. This will also include attendance at meetings/training courses/tool box talks and any relevant working groups. 28. Act in accordance with the Code of Conduct for local Government employees. 29. Comply with and actively promote the Council’s policies and procedures, including those relating to Fair employment, Equal Opportunities and Health, Safety and Wellbeing. 30. Undertake the duties outlined above in a way which will enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of the Council. 31. Undertake any other duties as deemed appropriate to the achievement of the purpose and function of this post. 32. Undertake the specific duties outlined above if appropriate training is given. The list of duties/responsibilities must not be considered comprehensive nor exhaustive. They are simply a summary of the main duties/responsibilities that the post holder will be required to undertake. No Job Description can cover every issue that may arise within the post at various times and the post holder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with those in this Job Description. If the post holder has any form of disability, every effort will be made to supply all the necessary employment aids, equipment or adaptations to enable him/her to perform the full duties of the job. If, however, a certain task proves to be unachievable then job redesign will be given full consideration.
Healthcare Assistant
What we Offer The base hourly rate for this role is €16.22 – €18.03 per hour , depending on experience. Sunday - from €24.33 p/h Public Holidays - from €32.44 p/h The current pay scale is subject to a 2% salary rate increase in 2026, aligning with the recent WRC interim agreement aimed at enhancing pay adjustments within Section 39 organisations. Paid inter-client mileage Sick pay scheme Maternity and paternity pay scheme Excellent working conditions Holiday pay at a rate of 8% of hours worked. PRSA Pension scheme available Bike to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Service A commitment to the on-going training and development of all employees. Overall Purpose of Job -The purpose of the role is to enable the Members to achieve maximum independence in all aspects of daily living, by providing assistance in one or more of the following areas: personal care, domestic assistance, social and educational assistance, travel and companionship. -Role takes place in the homes and communities of our Members. Liaison There are several key relationships, which should be fostered and developed for the successful implementation of this role. Liaise and coordinate with other identified Home carers as required and maintain close communication with the ALS Coordinator / Scheduling staff . Training and Qualifications, required Full Major Award at QQI Level 5 in either Community & Health Services, Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support or other relevant qualification and a commitment to complete the major award. · Experience of working with people in a caring role ( essential) · Be reliable, trustworthy, and always maintain confidentiality · Demonstrate excellent communication skills with a good level of spoken and written English · Full driving licence with access to own vehicle ( essential) · Willing to drive service user's vehicle (preferred) . Behaviours · Person centred approach · An ability to build strong relationships · Strong customer service focus · Flexible approach to work · High level of confidentiality Competencies · Communicating and Influencing · Motivating and Empowering · Planning and Organising · Quality and Customer Focus and Accountability CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Domiciliary Home Careworkers
Job Opportunity Derry/Londonderry Home Care Workers – Morning Runs (7am-2pm), Tea Runs (2pm-7pm) & Bed Runs (7-11pm) available. Ref: W/HCW/D/2195 £13.00 per hour (Mon-Fri plus Mileage) £13.60 per hour (Sat & Sun plus Mileage) Part-time (12hr/20 hour) & Full-time contracts Requirements: Experience of caring in a formal/informal setting Full Driving Licence Access to Car Interested? A full job description and details of how to apply can be found at: https://bryson.getgotjobs.co.uk/home Or call us on: 028 7132 1989 Closing date: 30th September 2026 at 12pm “Please note a satisfactory Access NI Enhanced / Standard disclosure or Garda Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment” We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Domiciliary Home Careworker
Job Opportunity Limavady Domiciliary Home Care Workers – Morning Runs (7am-2pm) & Bed Runs (7pm-11pm) Ref: W/HCW/L/2172 £13.00 per hour (Mon-Fri plus Mileage) £13.60 per hour (Sat & Sun plus Mileage) Part-time (12 hour & 20 hour) contracts available Requirements: Experience of caring in a formal/informal setting Full Driving Licence Access to Car Interested? A full job description and details of how to apply can be found at: https://bryson.getgotjobs.co.uk/home Or call us on: 028 7132 1989 Closing date: 30th September 2026 at 12pm “Please note a satisfactory Access NI Enhanced / Standard disclosure or Garda Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment” We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
