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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 🛑
Nursery Assistant
Nursery Assistant- Full-time Permanent Are you passionate about working with young children? Do you have a caring and patient nature? We’re looking for a Nursery Assistant to join our vibrant team, where you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children, all while enjoying a fantastic work-life balance. Our award-winning nursery is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join their team! This is a full-time position, working 36 hours per week over 4 days between 7.15am and 6.00pm, according to a weekly rota. As a Nursery Assistant, you will play a crucial role in assisting in the daily care and supervision of the children and supporting the overall well-being of each child under your care. Why Join Us? 4-Day Working Week – More time for you to relax, explore hobbies, or spend time with loved ones! Supportive Environment – Work with a friendly, dedicated team of professionals who are committed to providing exceptional care and education. Personal Development – Receive funded ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career. Job responsibilities: - Responsible for the daily needs of the children in the nursery - Arranging and conducting play activities - Changing duties - Feeding duties - Cleaning duties - Assist the team to develop and implement play programmes - Maintain daily reports and observation records - Maintain open communication with parents, keeping them informed of their child's progress and daily activities - Any other reasonable duties as required by management Essential criteria: - Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Reliable, punctual and able to handle the physical demands of the job - Patient with a positive attitude - Ability to work well in a team and independently Desirable Criteria: - NVQ level 2 in childcare (or be working towards this) - CACHE diploma or equivalent - Previous experience in a day nursery or childcare setting Benefits: - Parking available - Uniform provided - Training and development opportunities in Childcare levels. - Strong team and company culture - Paid activities throught the year Access Ni Enhanced check As part of our vetting process we will ask you to complete and Enhanced Check through Access NI which we will fund. An AccessNI check is a criminal history disclosure service in Northern Ireland, similar to the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks in England and Wales. It allows employers, voluntary organizations, and certain bodies to request information about an individual’s criminal record (if any) to help make safer recruitment and vetting decisions. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in early years education, with a great balance between work and life, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and start your journey with us. * Must be aged 18 or over at the time of application
Family Support Worker
Family Support Worker- South Eastern Trust Areas (Ref: E/FSW/SE/102) Permanent - 20 hours per week £14,684.00 per annum Job Purpose: Bryson Pathways Children’s Service provides targeted support to families with children and young people aged 0–17 who are facing significant challenges (Tier 3 under the NI Family Support Model). We are looking for a Family Support Worker to work directly with families in their homes to provide them with emotional and practical support so they can confidently manage everyday life. Key Responsibilities Develop positive, trusting relationships with families to foster engagement and collaboration. Provide guidance and encouragement to parents, promoting the development of effective parenting skills through modelling and support. Assist families in establishing consistent daily routines (e.g., mealtimes, bedtimes, homework) and in managing children’s behaviour constructively. Empower families to build self-confidence and boost self-esteem through strengths-based approaches. To work with children and families to address multiple and complex needs, improving family resilience and strengthening their connections To support a caseload of families and work alongside the families in their homes for up to 12 weeks. Deliver interventions aimed at achieving measurable, positive outcomes for families, and regularly evaluate progress. Manage a small caseload of families, providing home visiting support for up to 12 weeks, tailored to individual needs. Participate actively in case reviews, planning meetings, and multidisciplinary team discussions to ensure coordinated and effective support. Collaborate with social workers and other professionals to set goals tailored to each family's needs. Participate in regular supervision and team meetings. Keep accurate, clear records using a CRM system and prepare written reports using a CRM system as required. Essential Criteria: Minimum of QCF Level 3 Child Care qualification or: Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 3 Children & Young People NVQ Level 3 Children’s Care, Learning & Development CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care & Education (VRQ) CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Child Care & Education (Wales and NI) BTEC Higher National Diploma in Childcare Studies BTEC National Diploma in Childcare Studies Degree in Social Work Minimum of 1 years paid employment working with children or families 5 GCSE’s at grade C and above including English Language Clean drivers’ licence, access to transport and Business (Class) Car Insurance for the vehicle and driver Application: For more information, or a full job description/person specification, please contact the Human Resources Department Tel: (028) 9032 5835 or email: recruit@brysongroup.org Application packs are downloadable from https://bryson.getgotjobs.co.uk/home, where there is also the option to apply online. A satisfactory Access NI Enhanced / Standard disclosure or Garda Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment. Bryson adheres to Access NI Code of Practice available upon request. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is: Wednesday 4th November at 12pm
Customer Service Advisor
Kickstart your career with Danske Bank as a Customer Service Advisor! Join Northern Ireland’s leading bank, where we're all about delivering top-notch service to personal and business customers through our friendly branches. Experience the best of both worlds: cutting-edge tech, mixed with local expertise and decision-making. Why you’ll want to work with us: Why choose us? We're proud to be ranked among the top ten best places to work in Northern Ireland. If you share our values and enthusiasm, you’ll shine in our Branch Banking teams! Be part of a team making waves and helping people, businesses, and society thrive. Here’s the scoop: As a Customer Service Advisor, you will handle customer’s day to day banking queries, assist with their digital questions, open new accounts, provide information on new products, manage customer meetings, make outreach calls and respond to secure mails.basically delivering that outstanding customer service we are famous for! Dive into endless career paths in Personal Banking. There’s room for everyone to grow here! Our custom training programme kicks off with new colleagues coming together for the first two weeks, followed by more training in a supportive environment. We’re a pretty cool place to work, with a fun and inclusive culture. We welcome talent from all backgrounds because it makes us stronger... our customers come from all walks of life, so our team should too! What are we looking for? We are looking for Customer Service Advisors for a number of our branches. If you have a passion for customer service, love working with enthusiastic, supportive team members and can communicate well then, we would love to hear from you. Our branch working hours are 9-5pm Mon-Fri and Saturday 9.45-3.15 (only if you live within 25 miles to 1 of the 4 shopping centre locations). Staff will work a maximum of 1 in 7 and get a full day off in lieu. Part-time applications will be considered (minimum 21 hours). What you'll bring… • Customer service experience preferably from retail, hospitality, or any customer-facing roles. • Top-notch communication and relationship skills. • A hunger to learn and adapt quickly. • No banking experience needed - just the drive to make a positive impact and be a Danske Bank ambassador. Awesome benefits for you: • Starting salary of £25,000. • Enjoy 22 days' leave plus 10 bank holidays. • Tailor your benefits: private medical care, extra holidays, and exclusive discounts. We offer flexible benefits centered on wellness, finances, and more, tailored to your needs. Need extra holidays or medical treatment? We’ve got free private medical care. Want to stretch your money further? Our Danske Discounts are perfect for you, with nonstop savings. Interested in gym memberships? We’ve got discounts. Plus, enjoy free breakfast on site! What branches are hiring? We’re hiring for our, Portadown, Banbridge, Newry and Armagh branches. Sounds good? Get applying! Hope to see you on the team! Please detail on your application which branch you’d prefer to be based in. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Candidates may be invited for Interviews, all of which will be in person Good luck!
Housing Support Worker, Older People
Housing Support Worker - Newry Location : Housing Support Team – Older People South - Newry Area - remote Salary: £24,533.6 per annum (£13.48 per hour) Contract: Permanent Work hours: 35 hours per week – Monday - Friday, various hours available Please note we do not offer sponsorship for these roles. BCM is actively recruiting for a Housing Support Worker to help those over the age of 55 to remain living independent at home. This role has a focus on supporting individuals with their housing and social care needs. Housing experience is not essential as full training will be provided on the job. We are a values led organisation. We look for individuals who embody integrity, compassion, respect and a person-centred approach. Our values are central to all that we do. This role will involve visiting service users in their own homes, with a caseload in Newry areas. You will have the support of your experienced colleagues and Manager to learn all aspects of the job. Please note this role does not involve personal care. If you are passionate about helping those in need, we would like to hear from you. Take a moment to watch this short video and get a glimpse into the incredible work of our team! Youtube: https://youtube.com/shorts/CeAMfw5p8bM?feature=share What we can offer you Please see attached job description and specification for further details 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.
Call Handler
The Call Handler will provide a multifunctional service to the public and members of the police service by determining the response to emergency and non-emergency telephone calls. Call Handlers will offer advice and assistance to customers and log calls in accordance with local and national quality and performance standards. The Call Handler will attempt to resolve all calls where appropriate through telephone resolution by requesting relevant information from the caller to determine the most appropriate grading or response to the call.
Catering Assistant
Catering Assistant (term time) 16 hours per week £24,796 - £25,185 per annum, pro rata Bangor Campus ABOUT US Northern Ireland’s Further Education sector is a key driver of both economic and social inclusion. SERC as a college is a hub of innovation, collaboration and industry partnerships along with a strong community focus. We pride ourselves on delivering internationally recognised high-quality, industry-relevant courses, which equip our students with the skills necessary to grow and shape our economy and to transform their own lives in doing so. We are committed to continuous improvement and to fostering a supportive culture of creativity and inclusivity as a catalyst for success. If you are interested in being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking institution that helps benefit society and creates transformational opportunities for learners, SERC may have a role for you. The College offers a wide range of employee benefits, rewards and recognitions: 23 days annual leave + 12 public holidays (plus 7 additional annual leave days after 5 years’ service) Additional leave to supplement closures during Easter, July & Christmas. NILGOSC defined benefiter CARE pension scheme with employer contribution rate of 15.5%. Corporate healthcare cash plan scheme. Annual free health checks onsite. Access to College gym facilities free of charge along with reduced rate membership with a range of gyms. Mind Yourself health & wellbeing initiatives. Cycle to Work scheme. Teachers Credit Union. Access to hair, nail & beauty salons onsite. Continuous Professional Development opportunities via our dedicated Learning Academy We currently have a vacancy for a Catering Assistant (term time) JOB PURPOSE To provide support to the Catering section in particular the training kitchen and restaurant ESSENTIAL CRITERIA 1. Demonstrate experience in a customer focused catering environment 2. Demonstrate that you are an effective team player DESIRABLE CRITERIA 1. Hold a current Level 2 Food Safety qualification The above are minimum criteria. These may be enhanced at the discretion of the Selection Panel. For further information on the main duties and responsibilities and criteria for this role, please see attached Job Description.
Senior Technician Demonstrator
The introduction of a Senior technician into the Faculty of Building Technology and Engineering, will promote sustained skills development for learners, create additional opportunities for staff to reskill and upskill and to provide more efficient and effective reporting systems and processes. This role will provide assistance, technical and administrative support to the BUTE Operations Managers and related services, ensuring that the faculty curriculum and resources are maintained to a high standard to meet the needs of students and staff in line with the College Development Plan and with Health and Safety Legislation. Training will be provided for these roles and there will be a requirement for each Senior technician to upskill in emerging technologies in the relevant area. This is a full time temporary position within the College for one year with a view to permanancy without further advertisement. Closing date for applications is Friday 30th October 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.
