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This is an exciting opportunity to join a 5 star award winning team. Reporting to our Front of House Manager, this is a newly created role. This role will be dedicated to ensuring that each guest that arrives at Ballyfin feels genuinely welcomed, carefully supported, and attentively looked after from the moment they make their reservation to the moment we bid them farewell. True luxury is felt in the details, and this position requires an exceptional eye for those details, along with intuitive communication, impeccable timing, and a refined ability to anticipate needs before they are expressed. The goal is simple: to make every stay at Ballyfin feel effortless, uniquely tailored, and deeply memorable — the kind of experience that lingers long after departure. This is a full-time permanent position, working 5 days over 7, Monday to Sunday. Key Responsibilities Guest Communication & Pre‑Arrival Preparation · Proactively reach out to guests ahead of their arrival to gain a detailed understanding of their plans, preferences, personal tastes, and any special requirements. · Curate and arrange every element of the stay in advance — ensuring a seamless, elegant, and highly personalised experience from the very first moment of contact. Front of House Operations · Oversee the daily operations of the Front of House desk with the calm confidence, grace, and precision expected in a luxury estate environment. · Manage all enquiries to Ballyfin’s exacting standards, offering clear, thoughtful, and impeccably presented information that reflects the estate’s refined character. Guest Experience & In‑House Support · Coordinate and introduce the in‑house activities and unique experiences available at Ballyfin, tailoring each recommendation to suit the preferences · Attend to all guest requests with discretion, warmth, and impeccable timing, ensuring every moment feels effortless and personally attended to. · Proactively anticipate guest needs — often before they are voiced — ensuring a level of intuitive service that creates a genuine sense of ease, comfort, and quiet luxury. This role is ideal for an individual who loves detail, thrives off guest communication and interaction and has an exceptional organisational skills. If this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you.
Accomodation Manager
We are delighted to announce that we have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and ambitious individual to join our leadership team at Ballyfin Demesne as our Accomodation Manager. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on perfection and ensures excellence is achieved through high standards of cleanliness and guest satisfaction. This position is responsible for the management of the Accomodation Department, ensuring our five-star standards are being achieved at all times throughout every bedroom and public space. This is a full-time, permanent position working 5 days over 7 days, Monday to Sunday. Duties include (but not limited to) This is a busy and dynamic role. It is an ideal role for an organised and energetic individual who has a passion for excellence and achieving results. The ideal candidate would be a natural people person who can lead the team to consistency deliver exceptional five-star standards. If you think this is the role for you, then we want to hear from you!
Front Of House Manager
At Ballyfin, we have a new and exciting opportunity for a passionate and ambitious individual to join our team as the Front of House Manager / Head Butler. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on guest interaction and offering the very best of what hospitality has to offer. This is a full-time, permanent position working 5 days over 7 days, Monday to Sunday. Nature of the role As Front of House Manager / Head Butler at Ballyfin Demesne, you will lead the butler team in crafting an exceptional and unforgettable guest experience that embodies the estate’s timeless elegance. You will oversee every aspect of guest arrival and departure, including luggage handling, valet services, and the impeccable presentation of our front-of-house. This is a highly complex and dynamic role requiring exceptional leadership and organizational abilities. You will be responsible for motivating, guiding, and inspiring your team of butlers to deliver service of the highest calibre while ensuring that teamwork flows seamlessly across all departments. Ensuring that each guest’s stay is truly memorable, personalized, and tailored to their individual needs and expectations is paramount. Outstanding organizational skills are essential to coordinate effortlessly between teams, anticipate requirements, and maintain the flawless standards of service for which Ballyfin Demesne is renowned. Acting as a key liaison between the butler team and activities, SPA, reservations, F&B and housekeeping teams, you will uphold the highest levels of luxury, discretion, and efficiency. Duties & Responsibilities (including but not limited to:) Operations
Support Worker
SUPPORT WORKER (Childcare) Kolbe Pre-School, Portlaoise. (Permanent Part Time – 50 hours per fortnight) (Monday – Friday roster) Kolbe Pre - School is a well-established preschool in Portlaoise where children with addition and complex needs attend for sessional care. We are looking for a dynamic person who has genuine interest in education and care for children with higher needs. If you are willing to be committed, share your knowledge while also willing to learn, we would like to meet you. We require a person with very good observational and communication skills who is fun loving and will make a difference in our special children’s lives. Informal enquiries : Ann Marie Egan Dwyer 0870914672 Essential Requirements: Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: 10 July 2026 5pm To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation
Healthcare Assistant
Join our team as a Healthcare Assistant in Portlaoise! No prior experience? No problem! We provide accredited QQI training alongside ongoing development opportunities to help you thrive in this rewarding role. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be responsible for providing essential support to individuals who require assistance with daily tasks, personal care, and maintaining their independence. Why Choose us? Excellent pay rates: Earn up to €21.92 Mileage: Paid mileage Bank Holiday: Double paid on Bank Holidays Weekend Rate: Saturday & Sunday Rate Sign On Bonus: €200 bonus, after 3 months* Flexible Scheduling: Flexible working hours Refer a Friend: Earn €200 for successful referrals QQI Courses: QQI enrolment and support* Recognition & Rewards: Employee of the Month, Quarter, and Year awards Career Growth: Ongoing training and professional development opportunities Free Perks: Free comprehensive training and support, Garda vetting, Cycle to Work Scheme, Wellbeing package, ongoing career progression opportunities and local discounts Who we are looking for Experience: 3 years of paid home care experience AND/OR: QQI Level 5 (Care Skills and Care of the Older Person) - we can help you achieve this Drivers licence: Hold a full driving licence with access to a car. Communication Skills: Good standard of English - both spoken and written Flexibility: Must be available to work alternative weekends
Grade VII ICT Modern Workplace Test Lead
Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities The role requires an experienced Test Lead with a strong technical background in an ICT environment. Health A candidate 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 Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Social Care Worker Day Services
SOCIAL CARE WORKER Laois Day Services Permanent Full Time 70 Hours Per Fortnight Contract We are recruiting for the position of Social Care Worker with additional team lead duties to work as part of a dynamic team supporting Individuals within the Laois Services. The successful candidate will be provided with the opportunity to support individuals with independent living skills, community inclusion and the promotion of their personal health and wellbeing. They will be given the opportunities and resources to encourage and motivate individuals in pursuing their personal interests and life goals. We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic Social Care Worker to support, encourage and motivate individuals to lead a fulfilling life. Requirements: Desirable: I am a young man requiring support in transitioning from school to adult day services. I have a love of trucks, animals and water. I also love 80’s, dance & country music. An individual who shares these interests with me would be highly desirable. We also require staff members to be willing to work alone across a variety of locations as required. Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Tuesday 7th July 2026 To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation Informal enquiries to: Sinéad Oxley 087 710 5445
Support Worker
PERSON CENTRED WING LAOIS SERVICES SUPPORT WORKER Permanent Part Time (64 Hours Per Fortnight/Various Contracts) The focus of this role will be to support an individual to realise their vision to leading a good life through Person Centred approaches in line with personal interests, skills, will and preference. We are seeking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic, creative and energetic Support Worker to support individuals with an intellectual disability to realise their vision for a ‘good life’. The focus of the role will be to lead initiatives in supporting the individuals to live a life of their choosing and what matters most to them. The role will support the individuals to become connected and valued within their local community, to provide opportunities for new experiences and to assist each person in developing real and authentic relationships. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in supporting individuals to develop valued social roles and also have experience in supporting individuals with communication needs and those who may display behaviours of concern and will have experience of person centred planning and knowledge of person directed and individualised support approaches. Informal Enquiries to: Christina Hegarty 087-0607383 Essential requirements/qualities of applicant are: Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Friday 3rd July 2026 To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation
DML-- - Clinical Nurse Manager
Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (Oncology/Haematology Day Unit) A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Clinical Nurse Manager 1 Oncology Haematology from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled for the region – including HR Point of Contact DML is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact: Nincy Philip Assistant Staff Officer Human Resources - Oifigeach Cúnta Foirne Acmhainní Daonna Ríomhphost/E-mail: nincy.philip@hse.ie Purpose of the 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 CNM 1 will be one of clinical and professional leadership and development in the nursing team, including the development of nursing staff by means of in-service training, orientation of new staff and arranging for clinical experience and supervision of student nurses where this is appropriate
