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Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland is Recruiting Team Leaders for a Permanent Position in the West/ Northwest and for a Nationwide Panel for Future Opportunities Job Ref – NATTL1026 Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland provide unique intensive support programmes to young people. We have a strengths based, wraparound 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: Competitive salary of €52,264.62 per annum An opportunity to make a difference in your community and society as a whole A huge amount of flexibility and work / life balance - YAP Ireland operates a remote / hybrid working policy The opportunity to join a growing, dynamic and forward-thinking organisation Employer contribution to PRSA Additional annual leave: (an additional day per year of service to a max of 25 days plus long service leave days) An opportunity to develop & grow your skills through our Staff Training & Bursary Scheme 92% of employees agreed or agreed strongly that YAP is an enjoyable place to work (Staff Opinion Survey 2025) If this is what you are looking for, we would like to hear from you. Essential Criteria: Successful Candidates will have: Please click on the APPLY NOW button to see the full Job Description and Person Spec and to apply through the official website. Closing date for receipt of application forms is 15 th of November 2026. Interviews will take place on the 2 nd of December 2026 in Athlone Springs Hotel along with a second date on 4 th of December 2026, in our Dublin Hub, Park House, 3 rd Floor, 191-193a North Circular Road Dublin 7. If you are selected for interview you will need to be available on this date to attend an interview in person. Only completed applications will be accepted, CV’s will NOT be accepted.
Youth Advocates
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 SpecificationExperienceEssential 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! 🛑 IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 4 WORKING DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER 🛑
Senior Finance Assistant
The post-holder will work under the direction and guidance of the Accountant to ensure the provision of an efficient and effective finance service and will report through the Accountant to the Finance Manager. This is a full time permanent position within the College. Closing date for applications is Friday 6th November 2026 at 12noon. Please note all correspondance will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more.
Industry Laison Executive
The post‑holder will be responsible for sourcing, securing, coordinating, monitoring, and reviewing work placements for learners across a range of vocational areas. They will act as the primary point of contact between the College, employers, trainees/students, and placement providers. The post-holder will ensure that all placements comply with college policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Health & Safety requirements. They will prepare learners for placement, support employers, maintain accurate records, and contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement processes. The post‑holder will also contribute to the suite of employability programmes and all work-based learning activity including the development and maintenance of the College Connect and Employ Hub and the Skills Passport, ensuring that placement activity, learner progress and employer engagement is accurately captured to support planning and operational delivery. This is a full time permanent position within the College. Closing date for applications is Friday 6th November 2026 at 12noon. Please note all correspondance will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more.
Finance Officer (Payroll)
JOB PURPOSE The Payroll Officer will provide professional support to the Payroll Manager in processing payroll operations for the College. The post holder will be responsible for the maintenance and operation of the payroll systems for payment of staff salaries relating to corporate and lecturing payroll. The post holder will be responsible for processing travel and subsistence claims. In absence of the finance assistant, the post holder will be responsible for the processing of the PTL payroll template. The post holder is a member of the Finance team and will work across the whole Finance department when circumstances require. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Payroll Operations To be responsible for the maintenance of the payroll processes and systems relating to the corporate and lecturing payroll templates and, in the absence of the Payroll Assistant, for the part-time lecturing template. To interpret payroll instructions for corporate and lecturing templates (and in the absence of Payroll Assistant the part-time lecturing template) to ensure accurate calculation of payroll for processing. To undertake payroll processing activities including, but not limited to: Demonstrate experience of payroll within an educational setting, e.g. school, FE college, or university.
Student Placement Building Control
**Please read Recruitment Pack before completing your application form** We are delighted you are considering joining Newry Mourne and Down Council on a Student Placement for the 2027/2028 academic year. Job Summary To undertake a range of general activities within the allocated department to ensure the effective delivery of a range of services, both internal and external. Hours of work 36 hours per week Note: Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Duration of Appointment Fixed Term Contract up to 11th August 2028 Salary Scale 1b, NJC spinal point 3-4, £25,614 - £26,016 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro-rata to hours worked). It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.
Assistant Director: Finance And Performance
**Please read Candidate Information packs before completing your application form** Job Summary We are recruiting for an Assistant Director: Finance and Performance to join our Corporate Services Directorate. The Assistant Director: Finance and Performance is a key strategic leadership role within the Council and a member of the Corporate Management Team. The postholder will provide leadership and direction across the Council's Finance and Performance functions, ensuring the effective delivery of financial management, audit, risk management, performance management, corporate planning and business planning services. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing the provision of accounting, financial reporting, audit and performance services across the organisation, providing professional advice and support to elected members, senior management and Council services. They will play a critical role in ensuring strong financial governance, effective resource management and continuous improvement, while supporting the delivery of the Council's strategic priorities and statutory obligations. The postholder will play a key role in driving continuous improvement, innovation and effective resource management, helping to ensure the Council remains financially sustainable and well positioned to deliver its strategic priorities. Hours of work 36 hours per week Duration of Appointment Permanent Work Pattern Monday to Friday As many regular Council meetings take place in the evening, the post holder must be prepared to work outside normal office hours. Whilst not a regular requirement, the post holder may be also called upon to work weekends and Public and extra Statutory Holidays on occasion. This post is not eligible to participate in the Flexi Scheme and Time off in Lieu (TOIL) is by agreement only. Location Based in Council offices in either Downpatrick or Newry, this post will work across the Council district of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. The post holder may be required to transfer to other locations in accordance with any requirements stated in the Job Description, any reviews of service delivery or other requirements as may arise from time to time. Any amendments made to work location will be implemented following appropriate consultation and provision of reasonable notice. Salary PO13, SCP 60-63, currently £77,146 - £80,902 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked). It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.
Student Placement Legal
**Please read Recruitment Pack before completing your application form** We are delighted you are considering joining Newry Mourne and Down Council on a Student Placement for the 2027/2028 academic year. Job Summary To undertake a range of general activities within the allocated department to ensure the effective delivery of a range of services, both internal and external. Hours of work 36 hours per week Note: Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Duration of Appointment Fixed Term Contract up to 11th August 2028 Salary Scale 1b, NJC spinal point 3-4, £25,614 - £26,016 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro-rata to hours worked). It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.
Student Placement Marketing
**Please read Recruitment Pack before completing your application form** We are delighted you are considering joining Newry Mourne and Down Council on a Student Placement for the 2027/2028 academic year. Job Summary To undertake a range of general activities within the allocated department to ensure the effective delivery of a range of services, both internal and external. Hours of work 36 hours per week Note: Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Duration of Appointment Fixed Term Contract up to 11th August 2028 Salary Scale 1b, NJC spinal point 3-4, £25,614 - £26,016 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro-rata to hours worked). It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.
