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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 🛑
MIS Officer
The post holder will work as part of a wider MIS Team under the direction and guidance of the Senior MIS Officer and will be responsible for supporting and developing a programme of management information reports and processes to facilitate validation and verification of data held on the College MIS and related systems. This is a full time permanent position within the College. Closing date for applications is Friday 25th September 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.
TAMS Administrator
The post-holder will work under the direction and guidance of the Apprenticeship Manager to ensure efficient and effective administrative support for the apprenticeship team of the College. The post-holder will play an integral role in supporting the Apprenticeship Manager to maintain compliance with the digital administration of the apprenticeship programmes via the Department for the Economy (DfE) Training and Apprenticeship Management System (TAMS) and will contribute to the effective operation of the Apprenticeship, Work Based Learning and Employability Team. This is a full time permanent position within the College. Closing date for applications is Friday 25th September 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.
Executive Assistant To Principal & Chief
Provide comprehensive, proactive, and confidential executive support to the Principal & Chief Executive. This role involves working independently to manage a wide range of administrative, strategic, and operational matters within a complex, multimillion-budget, multi-stakeholder environment. The postholder will act as a primary point of contact for all stakeholders and ensure professional, efficient functioning of the Principal & Chief Executive's office, while enhancing the College's reputation. This is a full time permanent position within the College. Closing date for applications is Friday 25th September 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.
Project Engineer KTP, Mercer PME
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical/Design Engineer graduate to work on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) collaborative project with Mercer PME Ltd and Southern Regional College (SRC) for a 3-year post to develop in-house engineering capability to deliver scalable, high-performance industrial machinery. This is a full time temporary position within the College for 3 years. Closing date for applications is Friday 25th September 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.
Project Worker, Short Breaks
The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member: Project Worker – Short Breaks Reference 26-184-PW-SB-WEB Job Role Project Worker - Short Breaks Location South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust Area (Down & Lisburn Area) Contract Initially until July 2027 Salary £28,525 per Annum (pro rata) Hours 37 hours per week (30 hours direct contact with families and 7 hours administration, flexible (agile) working is available for the completion of administration) Please note: Due to the nature of our work with young people, the majority of the Service is delivered late afternoons, evenings and weekends (not Sunday) throughout the South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust (Down & Lisburn Area) The Service Short Breaks is a fun and exciting service providing individual support to children and young people with, disabilities, autism and brain injury some of whom may display behaviours that challenge. The service proves one to one social and emotional support to children and young people. To enable them to develop friendships and access social and recreational opportunities within their local community, whilst providing parents and carers with a regular short break. The Role The Project worker will work to enable young people to access a range of fun activities within their own home or their local area on a one-to-one basis. It may be attending a local youth club, educational play such as arts and crafts or supporting the young people in sporting or other social/leisure activities. The Project Worker will provide personal care and transport to young people where necessary, and this may include some manual handling task Benefits Essential Criteria 1. An RQF/NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Health & Social Care or 5 GCSEs A-C including English Language, or equivalent qualification in relevant field, AND Minimum of 6 months’ paid experience in a caring role providing direct care and support to individuals OR 2 years paid experience in a caring role providing direct care and support to individuals AND be willing to complete RCF/NVQ Level 2 certificate in Health & Social Care within 18 months of appointment 2. Proficiency in IT skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams, Zoom 3. Ability to work independently with good organisational, communication & interpersonal skills. Apply: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home Closing Date: Friday, 18th September 2026 at 10:00 am THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER Please Note – The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsorship.
Customer Service Assistant
B&M Retail are currently recruiting for Customer Service Assistants to join our team in Portadown! These are permanent, part-time positions with 12 hours a week guaranteed and require the flexibility to work shifts in the daytime, evenings and at weekends. We are one of the UK’s fastest growing retailers and, with our ongoing expansion plans, there’s never been a better time to join us! We offer amazing on the job training, internal development, and career succession – 80% of our Managers are home grown. But, if that’s not for you, we also offer casual/flexible, part-time roles. Our stores are fast-paced and trade 7 days a week. This role requires flexibility to work evening and weekend shift patterns. Our ideal candidate should:
Mobile Cleaning Operative
Mount Charles Group are one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Cleaning Operative to join our team based at Translink various sites, Belfast. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview. Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex-offenders, a copy of which is available upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group. The successful candidate's job offer will be subject to passing a Personal Track Safety Medical Assessment. This will include a full and thorough medical, (including a drug and alcohol test) for the purpose of Public Train Safety prior to appointment. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE
Maintenance Technican
Since its formation in 1978, Moore Concrete Products Ltd has developed into a world class, quality focused, precast concrete manufacturer based outside Ballymena. The company is customer focus led, ensuring the continued evolution of our extensive product range, designed to meet the requirements of civil infrastructure, agriculture and building customers across the UK and Ireland. We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Technician to be part of the Maintenance team working to maintain Moore Concrete’s plant and equipment in accordance with the laid down Health & Safety Standards. Plant includes the computerised Batching Plant, mould equipment and repairing machinery. Machinery includes mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatics and computerised systems. Maintain on-site equipment, forklift trucks, HGV, vans and other vehicles. Hours of work: Monday-Friday 40 hour week division of hours variable/open to discussion Key Duties include: Ensure high-quality maintenance standards are achieved and safe working practices are adhered to at all times. Carry out PPM tasks efficiently and provide necessary feedback to maintenance supervisors on timescales involved. Demonstrate flexibility in responding to breakdowns, within critical work processes. Assist in operator training sessions. Ensure all maintenance, quality and health & safety records are maintained. Report any problems in relation to Quality and Health & Safety to supervisor. Suggest ways of improving maintenance activities, work practices and implement agreed improvements. Any other duties, within reason and capability. Person Specification: Familiar with various types of plant and machinery Understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics Understanding of basic electrics Ability to weld/fabricate Willing to develop skill base and knowledge Flexibility with overtime is essential. Essential Criteria: Engineering qualification in maintenance/fitter Minimum of 3 years maintenance experience Relevant electrical qualification Experience in working with electrical equipment Excellent communication skills Flexibility towards business needs is essential An understanding of both written and spoken English Desirable Criteria Ability to weld/fabricate Counterbalance forklift truck license would be advantageous A willingness to develop skill base and knowledge Company Benefits: 30 days holidays (including stats) Company Performance Related pay (PRP) scheme Private Healthcare scheme Company sick pay scheme Employee Referral scheme AXA Insurance discount Cycle to work scheme Pension scheme Life insurance policy Retail discounts
