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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 🛑
QMS Administrator
Brief Job Description : Improvement, maintenance and continuous enhancement of the Quality Management System. Direct Responsibility : About the Team Work Authorization No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Equal Opportunity Employer We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.
Catering Officer
Principal Duties and Responsibilities Professional · The person holding this post is required to: • Provide safe, wholesome and nutritious food suitable for all residents in compliance with HIQA and Nutrition and Hydration guidelines • Support the principle that the care of the patient always comes first and will approach their work with the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient to the greatest possible way. • Maintain throughout the hospital awareness of the privacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities. · • Lead the Catering Team and encourage team development. • Participate in the Group’s performance management programme. The Catering Officer, Grade I will: • Be responsible for the Management, supervision, and monitoring of performance of the catering team • Be an integral part of the Management Structure, providing a quality driven, patient and customer centred, team-based catering service. • Maintain good communications within the department and encourage good employee relations including ensuring that staff are aware of and comply with HR practices and procedures. • Deal with matters of staff discipline at local level, record and bring to the attention of senior management • Be responsible for the monitoring and controlling of staff entitlements to leave; completing timesheets, absenteeism reports, and sick leave records, and returning them to the appropriate departments. • Develop good customer relations to include surveying patient opinions. • Be responsible for the organisation of catering facilities including continuous menu planning in conjunction with the Chef’s within the unit to incorporate variety and choice of suitable foods to meet the nutritional/dietary needs, specialised diets and personal requests of all service users. • Liaise with the multi-disciplinary teams in relation to all aspects of catering services to patients. • Provide financial returns and information to Senior management as requested. · • Ensure that standards of service are maintained and all aspects of HACCP are fully implemented including ongoing staff training courses with the EHO and Education Sector. · • Assist in the identification and development of key performance indicators (KPIs). · • Drive and promote a Performance Management Culture. · • Ensure that the ordered foodstuffs and other materials delivered to the Catering Department are of the nature, substance and quality set out in contracts. · • Be responsible for devising and implementing the menu cycle in conjunction with Chefs and nursing teams • Investigate patient/customer complaints and adhere to complaint procedure. · • Ensure catering services are operated within budget. • Ensure the economical use of equipment and non-food materials within the department • Be actively involved in introducing systems/change to reduce general waste and food waste. · • Attend training courses when required. • Participate in internal audits and other accreditation initiatives as may be required. • Attend local management team meetings. • Organise and cost in advance, the provisions for special functions as required. • To liaise with suppliers in relation to stock requirements. • Participate in the review of all supplies to the Catering Department. • To ensure standards are met in respect of HIQA Nutrition and Hydration guidelines. Quality of Service The Catering Officer, Grade will: • Gather information from the units in relation to patients’ meals; stock management; and food waste. Acknowledge and address service user queries and complaints when appropriate and report same to Senior Management. • Ensure that standards of service are maintained and all aspects of HACCP are fully implemented including organising on-going staff training courses • Check meals for quality, quantity and presentation. · Ensure proper portion control is observed and that meals are properly presented. · Observe and monitor work practices of staff to ensure correct procedures are being followed. Hygiene and HACCP The Catering Officer, Grade will: • Ensure that all principles of HACCP are implemented. • Ensure that all principles of HACCP are monitored and audited to test the effectiveness of the system and ensure hospital policies and statutory regulation are being implemented • Check that all relevant areas are kept clean, tidy and in a hygienic condition. • Devise, implement and document corrective actions when required. • Ensure that all staff are aware of HACCP procedures/controls and are acting accordingly. • Ensure that proper work practices are adhered to in relation to food handling and food safety. • Health and Safety The Catering Officer, Grade I will: • Be fully conversant with Health and Safety at Work and ensure that staff, under their direct control, are fully aware of their responsibilities under the law and that they comply with all safety regulation and attend all training as required. · • Report on and take necessary action in the event of an accident, fire, stock damage, or unfit food and complete the necessary returns and reports. • · Ensure incident report forms are completed and report any accidents to Senior Management • . · Ensure that effective safety procedures are in place to comply with the Health Safety Welfare at Work Act. · • Be responsible for monitoring of health and safety within the Catering Department. · • Ensure that staff receive proper training in Fire Safety, manual handling, Infection Control, food hygiene training and other relevant training • Ensure that all staff are provided with and wear full uniform and personal protective clothing including footwear where necessary r. · • Ensure equipment and work areas/practices are safe and that maintenance of equipment is carried on a regular basis. · • Report and take necessary action in the event of an accident/fire, and ensuring the completion of accident report forms etc. · • Ensure that the safety statement is updated and that safety audits are performed on a regular basis. · • Take necessary steps to ensure the security of all equipment, utensils, stores and offices • Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. · • Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service Information Technology The Catering Officer, Grade I will: • Operate existing/new technology as appropriate. · • Be aware of modem developments within the industry and assist in the introduction/implementation of new/updated technologies The above Job Specification 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 and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition (i) Hold the Bachelors of Arts. NFQ Level 7 in Hospitality Management awarded by Technical University Dublin https://www.tudublin.ie/study/undergraduate/courses/hospitality-managementtu745/?courseSubjects=Culinary%2C%20Hospitality%2C%20Tourism&keywords= OR (ii) Hospitality Studies (Higher Certificate) (Level 6) awarded by the Munster Technical University https://www.cit.ie/course/cr657 OR (iii) A Diploma in Dietetics OR (iv) An equivalent qualification OR (v) Be currently employed in the HSE or funded agency as a Catering Officer AND (vi) Candidates must have at least one year’s satisfactory experience in the direction and control of the catering arrangements for an institution or other establishment catering for a minimum of 200 persons per day. OR (vii) Have a total of at least two year’s satisfactory experience in the direction and control or in assisting in the direction and control of the catering arrangements for an institution or other establishment catering for a minimum of 200 persons per day AND (b) All candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. 2. Health Candidates 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. 3. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Post Specific Requirements • Be fluent in the English Language • Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience working in a HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) environment as relevant to this role. • Have undertaken or be willing to undertake within a specified timeframe the Food Safety Course at Level 3, Food Safety Management. If the successful candidate has not completed this course, he/she will be required to do so and the necessary training will be provided Other requirements specific to the post Flexibility to cover different shifts, work at weekends and cover leave etc. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Candidates must: • Demonstrate evidence of the ability to empathise with patients, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect. • Demonstrate ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks. • Demonstrate sound knowledge of up-to-date catering management skills. • Demonstrate the ability to plan and organise resources effectively in terms of running a busy catering operation. • Demonstrate an ability to work with colleagues as part of a busy catering team. • Demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining work standards and delivering a quality service to service users. • Demonstrate flexibility and sound practical judgement and decisiveness in solving problems. • Demonstrate leadership and team management skills including the ability to work with multi-disciplinary team members both inside the Unit and throughout the catchment area e.g.; Dietetics, SLT. • Demonstrate a commitment to on-going professional education and research. • Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills especially with regard to dealing with vulnerable patients and staff issues. • Demonstrate an ability to manage change. • Demonstrate effective team building and leadership skills. • Demonstrate an ability to delegate effectively. • Demonstrate innovation and creativity. • Demonstrate an ability to motivate self and others.
Paediatric Registrar - Immediate Start
Job Title: Registrar – Paediatrics – July Rotation 2026 Grade Code: 1533 County: Donegal Hse Area: Saolta University Health Care Group Staff Category: Medical & Dental Contract Type: Temporary Whole time Internal/External: External Proposed Interview Dates: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances Informal Enquiries: Andreena Duffy Phone : 0749123694 Email : andreena.duffy@hse.ie or Grace.Ward3@hse.ie Closing Date: Wednesday 23rdSeptember 2026 at 9pm Location Details: Assignment will be to Letterkenny University Hospital. Application Details: Applications must be submitted via Rezoomo only. Applications received in any other way will not be accepted. There will be no exceptions made
Registrar, Medicine - Jan
Job Title: Registrar - Medicine – January Rotation 2027 Grade Code: 1530 County: Donegal Hse Area: Saolta University Health Care Group Staff Category: Medical & Dental Contract Type: Temporary Whole time Internal/External: External Proposed Interview Dates: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances Informal Enquiries: Michael McHugh Phone : 0749123694 Email : michael.mchugp@hse.ie Closing Date: Wednesday 07thOctober 2026 at 1pm Location Details: Assignment will be to Letterkenny University Hospital. Application Details: Applications must be submitted via Rezoomo only. Applications received in any other way will not be accepted. There will be no exceptions made
Store Employee, Oldtown Road
Dunnes Stores is Ireland’s leading retailer positioned at the cutting edge of food and fashion retailing. We have stores in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Spain and are expanding our service and product offering all the time. At Dunnes Stores, we pride ourselves in delivering outstanding service and quality products whether it is food or fashion. We strive for excellence in all that we do, be it our award winning Simply Better Food range, our Baxter & Greene Market Deli or our collaborations with some of Irelands best Fashion and Homewares designers. Dunnes Stores offers a unique opportunity to in one of the most dynamic retailers in Ireland. We are currently looking to recruit store employees into a variety of different roles in our stores, these include working in Food or Fashion & Homewares, or within our Deli or restaurants. Store Employee roles have varying start times across the day, with some starting very early in the morning. All our store employees have excellent product knowledge, provide outstanding customer service, and above all else are passionate about retail. Suitable candidates should have some experience of working in a customer facing environment, be motivated, have excellent customer care skills, be confident communicators and have a passion for helping people. As a member of our store team you should be willing to learn and develop yourself, have a desire to succeed and to contribute to our positive team environment aswell as promoting our unique brand. Key Skills · Customer Service · Product Knowledge · Cash Handling · Visual Merchandising · Hygiene, Health and Safety · Knowledge of HACCP Dunnes Stores is an equal opportunities employer
Subway Team Member
Subway Team Member - Applegreen Letterkenny As a Subway Team Member at Applegreen, you will be a crucial part of our front-line operations. If you’re looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a difference every day and build lasting relationships, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join the Applegreen family and become part of a company that values community, teamwork, and our customers. *Candidates should be flexible to work throughout the week. What will I be doing as a Subway Team Member at Applegreen? INDHP
Sales Assistant
Sales Assistant - Applegreen Letterkenny As a Sales Assistant at Applegreen, you will be a crucial part of our front-line operations. If you’re looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a difference every day and build lasting relationships, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join the Applegreen family and become part of a company that values community, teamwork, our customers. *Candidates should be flexible to work throughout the week. What will I be doing as a Sales Assistant at Applegreen?
Insurance and Commercial Services Manager
Essential Qualifications and Skills • A minimum NFQ Level 8 qualification in a related discipline such as Risk Management, Insurance, Financial Services, Business, Accounting or Law. • A minimum of five years’ experience of service management and delivery at a senior level in a university campus or similar environment. • Experience of managing and controlling budgets. • Experience of managing direct staff, contractors and outsourced service providers in the delivery of a range of services. • Strong analytical and decision-making skills. • Experience of preparing reports and presenting for senior management, Committees or Boards. • ICT competence. • A strong track record in and capability for: Leadership, team building and team participation. Customer service. Negotiating and influencing skills. Communication and interpersonal skills. High attention to detail. Commercial and Financial acumen. Desirable Experience and Competencies Desirable Experience • A postgraduate management or other relevant postgraduate qualification. • Valid membership of a relevant recognised professional institution (i.e. Insurance, Risk, Business, Accountancy, Law). • IT skills relevant to the requirements of the post. • Practical experience in a higher education environment, a strong customer service perspective and a good understanding of the insurance industry. • An understanding of the Public Spending Code and EU Public Procurement requirements. • Capacity to anticipate and resolve potential problems and to develop innovative/creative solutions to multi-faceted problems. Overview of the Role Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is a multi-campus technological university in the West and Northwest of Ireland that delivers a rich combination of academic and research excellence, quality of life and opportunity. Serving a diverse group of learners, staff, communities, and organisations from our region and further afield. The University offers 600+ academic programmes from pre-degree to doctoral level to a student population of 32,000+ students supported by over 2,900 staff. The University operates nine campuses across Donegal, Sligo, Mayo and Galway and has approximately 152,000 sqm/15 Ha. of buildings on approximately 115 hectares. The University seeks applications from candidates for the post of Insurance and Commercial Services Manager to join the Operations team. The appointee will have responsibility for Insurance, the development of commercial services and will have responsibility for other university wide initiatives and activities contributing to university wide strategies. This position presents an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, proactive individual, with experience in Insurance, Risk management and commercial services to make a significant contribution to the University’s plans. The position can be based in any of the University’s campuses and may from time to time have to travel to other campuses as required. The post-holder will liaise with and work collaboratively with university-wide teams and participate in cross-University working groups and initiatives. The manager will: • Have ownership of all Insurance matters including managing the full insurance portfolio, annual insurance renewal processes, claims management, etc. • Work closely with colleagues in the development of strategies relating to Insurance, Health & Safety and Risk Management amongst others. • Liaise closely with all relevant stakeholders relating to Insurance and Risk Management matters. • Have ownership for the strategic development and operational management of the University’s commercial activities. • Develop and implement a commercial services strategy that aligns with the strategic plan. • Manage a portfolio of contracts, concessions and in-house operations to grow commercial revenue while maintaining high standards of service and compliance. • Plan and manage operational budgets. • Devise and implement a communications plan in the designated areas. • Carry out regular reviews of service areas to ensure that they are fit for purpose, implementing change processes to drive improvement. • Evaluate existing procedures and processes and implement improvements in line with best practice. • Develop and implement appropriate customer consultation and feedback mechanisms. Duties and Responsibilities The main duties and responsibilities of the role will include but not be limited to the following: Act as the principal point of expertise on insurance matters while also developing the commercial operations of the University, to meet the needs of the staff, students and visitors. Insurance Programme Management • Manage the University’s full insurance portfolio and ensure adequate cover (including property, contents, travel, etc). • Lead the annual insurance renewal process, liaise closely with the broker and negotiate the most economically advantageous outcome and sufficient coverage. • Maintain relationships with insurance brokers, underwriters, government agencies and colleagues as required. • Advise procurement, research, legal and faculties on insurance requirements as requested. • Assist with any training and upskilling needs identified across the University in the insurance area. • Ensure key insurance issues are communicated in a timely and effective manner to the relevant stakeholders. Claims Management • Manage the claims process for damage, liability or other insured losses from end-to-end. • Liaise closely with Health and Safety (H&S), Estates and other functions as required in relation to investigations. • Maintain accurate records in relation to cases. • Work closely with H&S to assess trends and inform risk mitigation strategies and reduce exposure. Risk Management • Work with the Health and Safety, Estates and Faculties to identify, assess and mitigate insurable risks. • Contribute to Risk Management exercises. • Provide expert guidance on insurance implications for University activities to the Governing Body, management, staff and students. Budgeting, Governance and Compliance • Ensure the insurance arrangements comply with legislation, sectoral guidelines and University policy. • Prepare reports as required. • Support internal and external audit purposes relating to commercial activity, risk and insurance. • Maintain records pertaining to insurance. • Manage budgets as delegated by the Chief Operations Officer. Commercial Services • Lead the team regarding the management of in-house catering and outsourced contracts/concessions. • Manage relationships with catering and contractors including contract negotiations, KPI’s etc. • Develop a coherent procurement strategy in conjunction with the procurement function as regards commercial services. • Implement change processes arising. • Ensure procurement processes carried out are in line with public procurement regulations. • Develop and implement a commercial services strategy that aligns with the strategic plan. • Identify under-utilised institutional assets/spaces with commercial potential and develop proposals for use. • Ensure the commercial offering reflects student and staff needs while meeting value-for-money. • Develop and grow the commercial activity of the University in a responsible and sustainable manner. • Ensure commercial operations comply with relevant legislations (e.g. Food Safety, Health and Safety etc.) As the business needs continue to expand and evolve, it is likely that flexibility regarding the allocation of specific duties will be necessary. Accordingly, the list of duties specified above is not intended to be exclusive or restrictive; duties may be added or withdrawn after consultation with the post holder. The appointee may also be required as a member of the Operations team to carry out any additional duties as may reasonably be required by the Chief Operations Officer within the general scope and level of the post, or other duties as required by the University. Salary Senior Management Grade Salary Scale (€90,005 – €115,759)* *Candidates external to the sector may be appointed up to the 3rd Point €96,318 of the Salary Scale in accordance with University policy. Hours of Work 35 Hours per week
