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Purpose of Role The policy of the Child and Family Agency to enable children to live with their own families wherever possible and to support parents where necessary in fulfilling that role. In circumstances where this is not possible, Residential Care incl. Special Care remains a valuable option for children who cannot be cared for at home. To work as part of a team to provide a safe, caring environment for resident young people with the primary aim of providing the intervention necessary to address the issues that are preventing them from living at home, in foster care or in Community Based Centres in the case of Special Care Interventions. To do so up to a point to be determined by their age, need or development, whereby circumstances are such that it becomes more feasible to help prepare them to live independently with the support of our aftercare services. Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities Management: 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.
Dispensing Optician
Whether you’ve just qualified or already have experience and looking for a new challenge, our Dispensing Optician role could be just right for you. As long as you’re a friendly face with buckets of passion and ambition, you can help us make a real difference to people’s lives, in more ways than you thought possible. With training and development readily available among a great team of experts, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. Our store Based in Cavan, we have been open for 15years and we have an Excellent Store Location right in the Heart of the Town . We have 3 Test Rooms, as well as a room dedicated to our Audiology business Our team We have a wonderful team of 22 dedicated colleagues in our store ready and waiting for you to meet, some of which have been with us since we opened. There is a great family feel amongst our team, and we regularly have team get-togethers and team building events. What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: What we’re looking for? An ambitious and driven Qualified Dispensing Optician to come and join our team. Experience is not essential, but you not be both qualified and registered with CORU CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Clerical Officer
Job Summary The purpose of this role is to provide dedicated administrative and coordination support to the Director of Further Education and Training and the FET Leadership Team (FLT). The postholder will support the effective operation of the FET Directorate by coordinating meetings, maintaining action and reporting systems, managing records and correspondence, and assisting with the preparation of information required for planning, governance and decision-making. The role will involve regular engagement with FET managers, WWETB support services and relevant external stakeholders. A high level of organisation, accuracy, discretion and confidentiality will be required. Key Responsibilities The Clerical Officer plays a vital role in providing administrative support and ensuring the smooth operation of the assigned area. Working closely with line managers and colleagues, the successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of services and the achievement of organisational goals. ▪ Provide direct administrative support to the Director of Further Education and Training and the FET Leadership Team. ▪ Coordinate the FET Director’s diary, appointments and meeting arrangements as required. ▪ Organise FLT and other FET management meetings, including scheduling, venues, agendas and supporting documentation. ▪ Prepare and circulate meeting papers and accurately record minutes, decisions and agreed actions. ▪ Maintain a central FLT action tracker and follow up with responsible managers on outstanding actions and deadlines. ▪ Support the coordination of the FET Director’s scheduled one-to-one meetings with FET managers. ▪ Manage correspondence and enquiries received by the FET Directorate, ensuring that matters are recorded, assigned and followed up appropriately. ▪ Maintain secure and accurate records relating to FET governance, staffing requests, recruitment activity, budgets, capital submissions, policies and strategic projects. ▪ Assist in collating information for the Strategic Performance Agreement, annual service planning, risk reporting and other FET planning and performance processes. ▪ Support the preparation of reports, briefing notes, presentations and returns for the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team, WWETB Board, SOLAS, DFHERIS and other relevant bodies. ▪ Maintain forward planners and reporting calendars for key FET submissions, meetings and governance requirements. ▪ Liaise with FET managers and relevant HR, Finance, Corporate Services, Quality and Estates colleagues on behalf of the Directorate. ▪ Assist with administrative arrangements for stakeholder meetings, events, consultations and visits. ▪ Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to staffing, learner, financial, governance and strategic matters. ▪ Undertake other administrative/secretarial duties appropriate to the Grade III role, as assigned by the FET Director. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him / her from time to time by the CE and to contribute to the development of the post while in the role. This job description offers a broad outline of the role’s key duties and is designed to be flexible and adaptable. It will be reviewed periodically to ensure it remains aligned with organisational needs. Essential Requirements The following outlines the essential qualifications, skills, and competencies required for candidates applying for the Clerical Officer position. These criteria are designed to ensure that applicants possess the necessary foundation to excel in the role and contribute effectively to the organisation’s goals. ▪ Have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role. Competencies will be informed by best practice Public Appointment Service competency frameworks for the Irish Public Service. ▪ Have obtained at least Grade D3 in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (higher, ordinary, applied or vocational programmes) or equivalent or have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being of a comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher or have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise. ▪ Be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard. ▪ Be at least 17 years of age on or before the date of the advertisement of the recruitment competition. Desirable Requirements The following outlines the desirable requirements for candidates applying for the Clerical Officer position and may be used to facilitate shortlisting; ▪ A qualification at Level 6 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications. ▪ Experience providing administrative support to senior management or a leadership team. ▪ Experience coordinating meetings and preparing agendas, minutes, decision records and action trackers. ▪ Experience maintaining confidential records and structured administrative tracking systems. ▪ Experience collating information for reports, governance processes, formal returns or management briefings. ▪ Experience working in the public, education or Further Education and Training sector. Person Specification ▪ Demonstrate strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines in a dynamic environment. ▪ Demonstrate a high standard of written communication, accuracy and attention to detail. ▪ Demonstrate competence in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams, and an ability to learn and use new systems. ▪ Demonstrate an ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality. ▪ Demonstrate an ability to work both independently and collaboratively with senior managers and colleagues. ▪ Curious and inquisitive with a willingness to learn ▪ Ability to work under pressure ▪ Self-motivating, flexible and results focussed ▪ Ability to prioritise and manage work in a dynamic and fast paced environment ▪ Proven record as a team player ▪ Goal oriented in a manner that ensures work is comprehensively complete Eligibility to Apply Candidates must, by the date of job offer, be: ▪ A citizen of the European Economic Area. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or ▪ A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or ▪ A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or ▪ A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or ▪ A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or ▪ A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Apprentice
At CK Refrigeration, our mission is to deliver excellence in air conditioning and refrigeration through dedicated craftsmanship, innovation, and outstanding customer care. We are committed to nurturing and developing the next generation of skilled professionals by offering rewarding apprenticeships, continuous mentorship, and a supportive, inclusive environment where talent and ambition thrive. Core Values: Work Ethics: We pride ourselves on outstanding workmanship, meticulous attention to detail, and consistently delivering reliable, high-quality solutions. Growth & Development: We invest in the continual advancement of our team, offering apprenticeships, training programmes, and clearly defined career paths to help individuals realise their full potential. Integrity & Trust: We foster a workplace built on honesty, transparency, and respect, earning trust through consistency and accountability. Teamwork & Collaboration: We believe in the power of working together, encouraging open communication and collaboration to achieve outstanding results for our customers and our team. Safety & Wellbeing: We prioritise the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees, ensuring a supportive, inclusive, and secure work environment. Environmental Sustainability: We are committed to environmental responsibility, actively implementing sustainable practices and championing eco-friendly solutions Join CK refrigeration, and be part of a team dedicated to building your career and shaping the future of air conditioning and refrigeration excellence.
Carpentry and Joinery Apprentce
The Trade of Carpentry & Joinery is very wide and varied, it encompasses most of the skills required by the Wood Trades. These skills required of the Carpenter & Joiner are not confined to those required to work in wood but include skills in the use of metals, plastics and fabrics. The Carpenter & Joiner is also required to work in a cross section of domains within the overall trade. The following are some examples: Joinery Shop: This section of the occupation requires the Carpenter & Joiner to engage in setting out, production and assembling items of joinery which include stairs, doors, windows and built-in furniture. Site Work: Site work is the construction of buildings or houses which require 1st fixing, formwork roofs and 2nd fixing. This section is split into two categories, constructing/civil engineering contracts. Maintenance: Maintenance work requires the Carpenter & Joiner to carry out a variety of tasks in general maintenance and upkeep of public and private buildings, e.g. shops and factories. There are other areas associated with the trade which include: renovating buildings, shopfitting, exhibition/display work. At the end of the apprenticeship, the craftsperson will be able to demonstrate competence in the following skills: • Construction of upper floors • Construction of flat roofs • Construction of pitched roofs • Construction of hip roofs • Construction of pitching roofs (trussed) • Construction of load and non-load bearing partitions • Fabrication and erection of formwork for walls, columns, floors, stairs • Construction and hanging of the following: • Framed and sheeted doors • Panelled doors • Flush doors • Construction and installation of internal and external door frames • Construction and installation of windows • Carrying out 1st and 2nd fixing on buildings • Operation of the following powered hand tools: • Saw, planer, drill, router, screwdriver, ballistic gun, router, sander, jig saw Specialist Skills • Construction of moulds • Construction of centres for arches • Construction of specialist type joinery • Construction of fittings • Setting out buildings • Site levelling • Communications • Customer relations • Adaptability • Ability to work as a team member • Ability to work independently • Initiative • Problem solving • Planning • Information gathering • Quality systems • Safety • Use and care of hand tools • Interpreting drawings • Measurement • Setting out • Marking out • Planning (production) • Calculations • Work practice • Use of manufactured boards • Fixings • Ironmongery • Basic wood joints • K/D fittings • Setting up and operation of machines for specific operations
Carpentry and Joinery Apprentice
Profile of Craft Core Skills Carpentry & Joinery Construction The Trade of Carpentry & Joinery is very wide and varied, it encompasses most of the skills required by the Wood Trades. These skills required of the Carpenter & Joiner are not confined to those required to work in wood but include skills in the use of metals, plastics and fabrics. The Carpenter & Joiner is also required to work in a cross section of domains within the overall trade. The following are some examples: Joinery Shop: This section of the occupation requires the Carpenter & Joiner to engage in setting out, production and assembling items of joinery which include stairs, doors, windows and built-in furniture. Site Work: Site work is the construction of buildings or houses which require 1st fixing, formwork roofs and 2nd fixing. This section is split into two categories, constructing/civil engineering contracts. Maintenance: Maintenance work requires the Carpenter & Joiner to carry out a variety of tasks in general maintenance and upkeep of public and private buildings, e.g. shops and factories. There are other areas associated with the trade which include: renovating buildings, shopfitting, exhibition/display work. At the end of the apprenticeship, the craftsperson will be able to demonstrate competence in the following skills: • Construction of upper floors • Construction of flat roofs • Construction of pitched roofs • Construction of hip roofs • Construction of pitching roofs (trussed) • Construction of load and non-load bearing partitions • Fabrication and erection of formwork for walls, columns, floors, stairs • Construction and hanging of the following: • Framed and sheeted doors • Panelled doors • Flush doors • Construction and installation of internal and external door frames • Construction and installation of windows • Carrying out 1st and 2nd fixing on buildings • Operation of the following powered hand tools: • Saw, planer, drill, router, screwdriver, ballistic gun, router, sander, jig saw Generic Skills • Communications • Customer relations • Adaptability • Ability to work as a team member • Ability to work independently • Initiative • Problem solving • Planning • Information gathering • Quality systems • Safety Specialist Skills • Use and care of hand tools • Interpreting drawings • Measurement • Setting out • Marking out • Planning (production) • Calculations • Work practice • Use of manufactured boards • Fixings • Ironmongery • Basic wood joints • K/D fittings • Setting up and operation of machines for specific operation Personal Skills • Construction of moulds • Construction of centres for arches • Construction of specialist type joinery • Construction of fittings • Setting out buildings • Site levelling
