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Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with over 60,000 colleagues and over 3,400 stores across several retail fascias in over 30 markets around the world. JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019 and continues to grow in the UK and internationally. We want to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To be a part of this successful company and help us to achieve this you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people-led, innovative and customer-focused organisation which provides operational excellence whilst identifying new areas of growth as part of our day to day objectives. Role Overview: As part of the in-store team you will provide visual support to the store, engaging our customers by creative productplacement and utilising the latest fashion trends. You will create window and in store displays whilst maximising storeprofitability through enticing visual concepts. Customer Service Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks of you applying, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager. Thank you again for your time. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Sales Assistant
We are seeking an enthusiastic Full time Sales Assistant to play a vital role in delivering an exceptional shopping experience for our customers. With affluent opportunities for career development, JD Group is the place to be if you are motivated by progression and interested in developing your career. Key Details The Company Since founded in 1981, JD Group has achieved remarkable growth through rapid global expansion, now standing as the leading global sports fashion retailer. With over 3,400 stores worldwide, we offer unparalleled service and style to all our consumers, striving to inspire the emerging generation through a captivating connection to the universal culture of Sport, Music, and Fashion. At JD Group, we are all about finding passionate and skilled individuals who can elevate our team and have exceptional impact on the running of our business. We seek dynamic individuals who are invested in their own development, so that together we can evolve our brand's success, alongside evolving your career. Join us in an exciting journey, where Talent meets Opportunity & Apply Today! CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Administrator (Reception)
JOB DESCRIPTION There is currently one two-year fixed term contract Administrator with Reception duties position to be filled. The Ulster-Scots Agency The Ulster-Scots Agency is an independent employer. Its staff are public servants, employed on terms which largely mirror those of the Northern Ireland Civil Servants. Salary The salary for the post will be within the AO range of £24,425 – £25,732 within which pay increases will be on an incremental basis provided staff performance reports are satisfactory. Starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the scale. Location The successful candidate will be based at The Corn Exchange, 31 Gordon Street, Belfast, BT1 2LG. The premises are wheelchair accessible and there is an accessible toilet. Annual Leave In addition to the 12 standard public and privilege holidays, there is an annual leave allowance of 25 days per annum pro rata. Working Hours The successful candidate will normally be required to work 5 days each week, totalling 37 hours. A flexible working scheme is in operation. The successful candidate may be required on occasion to work outside normal working hours dependent on business need. Travel The post may entail some travel within Northern Ireland and for this reason the successful applicant will require access to a form of transport which will permit them to meet the requirements of the post in full. Training Appropriate training will be provided, where required, to enable the successful candidate(s) to carry out the full range of assigned duties. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The overall role of the administer with reception duties is to assist in the promotion of greater awareness and use of Ullans and the Ulster-Scots cultural issues, both within Northern Ireland and throughout the island. The role will also help to administer the Financial Assistance Scheme in a manner which meets the needs of the Community while adhering to all corporate governance compliances. Specifically, the administrator will act as the initial point of contact for visitors and clients whether that be in person, over the phone or via email. This role involves coordinating and scheduling a boardroom calendar and facilitating appropriate set ups and catering, processing incoming and outgoing mail and provide admin support to team members as and when required. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to the Office Manager, the adminitrator is accountable for providing professional administrative support to the smooth running of the Ulster-Scots Agency. The main duties of the post will be: • To provide reception cover operating Agency telephone switchboard. • Assist officers with the organisation and administration of events and internal/external communications including mailshots, room bookings, hospitality arrangements, databases and registrations. • Greeting and directing visitors in a courteous and professional manner. • To provide additional admin support to the management team as and when required. • To process in-coming and outgoing post and update relevant Agency databases. • To create, update and maintain in-house databases. • Assist in preparation of reports. Provide information from records when required to assist officers with Freedom of Information request, Parliamentary and Assembly Questions. • Comply with the Agency’s Equal Opportunities Policy and other policies. • Participate in training and development initiatives in line with Agency policies and guidelines. • To assist the office manager in the smooth running of the office including premises. • To act as recording secretary at meetings in the absence of the Office Manager or PA to the CEO ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Applicants must, by the closing date for applications, provide evidence in their application form which demonstrates that they satisfy the following essential criteria: 1. Applicants must hold three GCSES grade A-C including English Language and Maths or equivalent. 2. Minimum of two years recent experience in organising and delivery administrative service in a busy office. 3. Minimum of two years experience in a customer facing/services environment. 4. Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences in an appropriate style both written and oral. 5. High level competence in the use of IT packages, Microsoft Suite PERSON SPECIFICATION Candidates will be expected to demonstrate the skills and competencies set out in the eligibility criteria. In addition, they will also be required to demonstrate the skills and competencies set out in the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) competency framework at Level 2 for the purposes of personal and professional development. What is the NICS competency framework? The competency framework sets out how all NICS employees should work. It puts the Civil Service values of integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality at the heart of everything they do and it aligns to the three high-level leadership behaviours that every civil servant needs to model as appropriate to their role and level of responsibility: Setting Direction; Engaging People and Delivering Results. Competencies are the skills, knowledge and behaviours that lead to successful performance. The framework outlines ten competencies, which are grouped into three clusters as stated above (Setting Direction, Engaging People and Delivering Results): The competencies are intended to be discrete and cumulative, with each level building on the levels below i.e., a person demonstrating a competency at level 3 should be demonstrating levels 1 and 2 as a matter of course. The Receptionist post is analogous to Admin Officer in the NICS. CORE COMPETENCIES The Core Competence Framework, which is grade specific, describes what people need to do in order to be effective at work. It is not enough to just have the knowledge and skills to do our jobs. Competence is about what people actually do, it is about how you apply or demonstrate the knowledge and skills whilst carrying out your tasks. Demonstrated competence is observable and measurable. COMPETENCY BASED INTERVIEWS Selection panels will design questions to test the applicant’s knowledge and experience in each of the above areas and award marks accordingly. INTERVIEWS It is intended that interviews for this post will take place in Belfast from week commencing week beginning 14th October 2024. INTERVIEW GUIDANCE FOR APPLICANTS If this is your first experience of a competence-based interview, bear in mind that it does not require to you: • Talk through previous jobs or appointments from start to finish, • Provide generalised information as to your background and experience: or • Provide information that is not specifically relevant to the competence the question is designed to test A competence-based interview does however require you to: • Focus exclusively, in your responses, on your ability to fulfil the competences required for effective performance in the role: and • Provide specific examples of your experience in relation to the required competence areas. In preparation for the interview, you may wish to think about having a clear structure for each of your examples, such as: • Situation – briefly outline the situation; • Task – what was your objective, what were you trying to achieve; • Action – what did you actually do, what was your unique contribution; • Result – what happened, what was the outcome, what did you learn. The panel will ask you to provide specific examples from your last experience in relation to each of the competences. You should therefore come to the interview prepared to discuss in detail a range of examples which best illustrate your skills and abilities in each competence area. You may draw examples from any area of your work / life experiences.
Dog Warden x2
Main purpose of job To be responsible to the Assistant City Protection Manager, through the Dog Warden Supervisor, for the efficient and effective performance of the duties of the post including in particular: • Implementation of the Dogs (NI) Order 1983 (as amended), the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act (NI) 2011, the Dog Control Orders Regulations (NI) 2012 and other relevant legislation in accordance with the council’s policies and departmental procedures and arrangements; • Implementation, as required, of the Dog Warden Service’s educational and information programme concerning dog control and promoting responsible dog ownership. To perform all duties in accordance with specified time and quality targets. To ensure humane treatment of dogs while in the postholder’s possession. Summary of responsibilities and personal duties 1. To undertake, as required, the full range of duties in connection with the council’s powers under Dogs legislation including in particular:- • Patrolling streets and public places. • Investigation of complaints in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence (NI) Order 1989 as appropriate. • Detecting and dealing with straying or uncontrolled dogs. • Detecting and dealing with infringements of the legislation, including issuing notices where necessary under Article 36, Dogs (NI) Order 1983 and the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act (NI) 2011, the Dog Control Orders Regulations (NI) 2012. • Detecting and dealing with dogs prescribed under the Dangerous Dogs (NI) Order 1991. • Collecting stray or unwanted dogs and taking them to the appropriate kennelling facility. • To inspect and make recommendations for the registration of breeding establishments and guard-dog kennels under the Welfare of Animals Act 2011. 2. To undertake, as required, the full range of duties in connection with achievement of the council’s aims in regards to Dog Control, and in particular:- • Promoting responsible dog ownership through personal contact with owners and through organised dissemination of information and implementation of the service’s education programme and to assist as required in the development of the same. • Liaising directly, as required, with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD), Police Service of Northern Ireland, other city council departments and relevant public bodies, and dog welfare organisations. • Liaising directly with veterinary surgeons as required in accordance with departmental arrangements, and assistance in the administration of veterinary procedures such as humane destruction where necessary. • Attendance at court or other formal hearings to give evidence. • Preparation of reports or evidence, including considered suggestions or recommendations on future or further action. • Assess the condition of all dogs handled, ensuring compassionate and humane treatment is provided as required. • Initiation, preparation and submission of correspondence drafts, together with provision of information notes for drafting of other required correspondence. 3. To carry out all duties in accordance with the department’s safety policy and maintain high standards of hygiene throughout. 4. To carry out any other related duties which the council may be required to undertake, for example, in relation to the control of rabies. 5. To keep abreast of new developments in the field of dog control and of good practice and new procedures. 6. To participate as required in student training programmes. 7. To motivate and manage any staff, that may be assigned, to the post holder to ensure effective service delivery and to be responsible for reviewing and implementing a proper staff training and development programme. 8. To participate in all induction and in-service training provided by Belfast City Council and in the induction and support of all newly appointed staff and other human resource management policies and procedures, as appropriate, including, absence management, disciplinary and grievance procedure. 9. To participate as directed in the council’s recruitment and selection procedures. 10. To act in accordance with the council and departmental policies and procedures including customer care, equal opportunities, health and safety, safeguarding and any pertinent legislation. 11. To participate in all induction and in-service training provided by Belfast City Council and in the induction and support of all newly appointed staff and other human resource management procedures as appropriate. 12. To undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of the council. 13. To undertake such other relevant duties as may from time to time be required. This job description has been written at a time of significant organisational change and it will be subject to review and amendment a the demands of the role and the organisation evolve. Therefore, the post-holder will be required to be flexible, adaptable and aware that they may be asked to perform tasks, duties and responsibilities which are not specifically detailed in the job description but which are commensurate with the role. Essential criteria Driving licence and experience Applicants must, as at the closing date for receipt of application forms: (a) have a full, current driving licence which enables them to drive in Northern Ireland, or, have access to a form of transport which enables them to carry out the duties of the post in full1; and • be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, at least one year’s relevant experience, gained in the workplace, in each of the following areas: (b) the control or handling of dogs in a formal setting; (c) dealing with individual members of the public, including dealing with contentious situations; and (d) administration work which includes using computerised systems to produce written reports and maintain records. Special skills and attributes Applicants must be able to demonstrate evidence of each of the following skills and attributes which may be tested at interview: Technical knowledge: An understanding of relevant legislation and the ability to present evidence effectively and accurately in court. Communication and interpersonal skills: A good standard of literacy and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Customer care skills: The ability to deal calmly and diplomatically with people in contentious situations. Team working skills: The ability to work effectively as part of a team and to be proactive, innovative and work with others to exceed standards. Analysis, problem solving and decision making skills: The ability to use initiative to deal with a variety of unforeseen circumstances. Written communication skills: The ability to write accurate reports and maintain accurate records. Information Technology skills: The ability to operate a range of standard Microsoft Office programmes. Short-listing criteria In addition to the above driving licence and experience, Belfast City Council reserves the right to short-list only those applicants who, as at the closing date for receipt of application forms, can demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, that they have: • in the first instance, at least two years’ relevant experience, gained in the workplace, in each of the three areas (b) to (d) detailed above; and (e) in the second instance, at least one year’s relevant experience, gained in the workplace, of working in an enforcement or legislative role. Job details Job description: please refer to the job description for details of the duties of the post. Employee specification: please refer to the attached employee specification for details of any licences, experience etc. which are required for the post. Should an applicant be recommended for appointment to this post, they will be required to produce official original proof of any licences etc. they relied upon to support their application. Please also be advised that an applicant must provide evidence to demonstrate that they were in possession of such licences etc. at the closing date for applications. The employee specification for this post requires candidates to have a full, current driving licence which enables them to drive in Northern Ireland, or, “access to a form of transport which enables them to meet the requirements of the post in full”. Please be advised that this alternative is a ‘reasonable adjustment’ specifically for applicants with disabilities who, as a result of their disability, are unable to hold a full, current driving licence. Please also be advised that, given the business need for the post-holder to drive council-owned vans on a daily basis in order to fulfil the duties of the post then the ‘reasonableness’ of this adjustment will be thoroughly considered prior to any appointment being made. Remuneration The salary will be determined by the council in line with that determined by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services, currently Grade 4, SCP 16 to 19, £28,282 - £29,777 per annum, plus weekend enhancement and irregular hours payment (currently under review) (in normal circumstances, the starting salary is the minimum point), paid monthly by direct payment by the Bankers Automated Clearing System (BACS) to a bank or building society account of your choice. Location The person appointed will be based initially in Dargan Road, Belfast but will be required to work in and/or visit other locations. Pre-employment checks Prior to taking up duty the person recommended for appointment must: (a) Enter into an agreement which sets out the main terms and conditions of employment. (b) Provide evidence of the right to work and reside in the UK via either: - a digital identity check via the council’s Identity Service Provider (IDSP). To use this method, you will need to hold a current UK or Irish biometric passport or passport card. or - an original full UK birth certificate and original proof of national insurance number (for example, via national insurance card, P45 or payslip etc). No temporary national insurance numbers can be accepted. Individuals who do are unable to provide evidence of their right to work and reside in the UK via either of the methods above, must inform the council and a list of any official alternative documentation will be made available to them. (c) Produce official evidence of their driving licence (both parts) as required. Please be advised that candidates must provide evidence to demonstrate that they were in possession of them at the closing date for applications. (d) Provide details of the bank or building society account to which their salary or wage will be lodged. (e) Pass satisfactorily a medical assessment by the council’s Occupational Health Service provider. (f) Complete a disclosure of family relationships form. (g) Complete a disclosure of criminal convictions form, under the Rehabilitation of Offenders (NI) Order 1978. All applicants who are recommended for appointment to a post within Belfast City Council must provide details in respect of any criminal convictions which are not regarded as ‘spent’ convictions. Any disclosed convictions will be taken into account only when the conviction is considered relevant to the post and will be seen in the context of the job, the nature of the offence and the responsibility for the care of existing client/customer and employees.
Traffic Management Operative
About The Role At GRAHAM Traffic Management, we offer a diverse and dynamic range of products and services to industrial, commercial and government clients including: Temporary Traffic management, Maintenance Services and Specialist services. From gritting/snow clearance to traffic light systems, GRAHAM Traffic Management are committed to recruiting and developing the best talent to help us deliver this key service with our own plant fleet. As a Traffic Management Operative you will work as part of a team carrying out traffic management and winter maintenance operations, general highway and ground related works. This is an exciting opportunity to provide a high quality service in a successful traffic management company and develop your knowledge in this industry. Location: Mobile NIHours: 40hrs Per Week (May include Nights and Weekends) Contract: Full Time/Permanent The Traffic Management Operative shall: This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the job title and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals. About You Essential Full UK Drivers License Ability to work flexible hours Desirable Be Sector Scheme 12A/B qualified Sector scheme 12 D qualified GCSE Maths and English at Grade C and above or equivalent Previous experience in traffic management, landscaping or winter maintenance CSR or equivalent qualification LGV Licence Trailer Licence Knowledge of Plant Maintenance
Administrator
EQUANS are recruiting for an Administrator to be based in Belfast. This is a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a salary of £23,500 and benefits package. General Overview Administrator to work across our Building Maintenance Contract, successfully building and maintaining relationships to ensure smooth delivery and completion of works. This role involves participation in an OOH Rota, usually one Saturday every six – eight weeks as well as one 12pm-8pm shift a week. Key Accountabilities Please note, the successful candidate will be required to complete a Basic Access NI check prior to commencing employment. Who are we? EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. EQUANS is a Bouygues group company. What’s next? If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network. For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.
Department Supervisor
£12.24 per hour Ready to take the next step in your Retail career? Take your knack with customers to the next level, working with your team to wow every Halfords customer you meet. This role is the gateway to management - you’ll have responsibility for the day to day running of a department, supervising and coaching others to deliver market leading standards to our customers. A key part of the sales floor leadership team, you’ll support the store management team to enable the best service delivery to our customers. Your standards of customer service are already legendary and you’ll have an infectious enthusiasm for our products and services. You’ll have some key holder responsibility too and will be committed to following all in store security and stock loss procedures. Back to that gateway to a management role: we invest heavily in training to give our colleagues skills to develop their careers, so whatever career path you want to follow and whatever pace you want to progress, we have the support here to help you make your ambitions a reality, whether it’s in Retail or elsewhere in the Group. To be successful in this role you'll need: We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest vehicle service, maintenance and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Customer Services Advisor
Salary: £8.80 - £11.64 per hour Business Area: Retail We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest vehicle service, maintenance and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Sustainability Coordinator
JOB PURPOSE As a Sustainability Coordinator at Finnebrogue, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Sustainability team in collecting and collating sustainability-related data from across the company and assisting with administration work to support the companywide sustainability strategy. You will contribute to Finnebrogue's commitment to sustainability by collecting accurate sustainability-related information both internally and from across the value chain, and assisting the Sustainability team to implement sustainable practices across the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and make a positive impact across our ESG commitments. RESPONSIBILITIES 3.1 Financial: N /A 3.2 Direct Reports: N/A DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Data Collection and Analysis: · Collaborate with the sustainability team to collect internal and external data which will feed into KPI dashboards, including, energy consumption, packaging, water usage, social metrics, and waste generation. · Gather relevant information on sustainability best practices and industry standards. · Assist in analysing data and identifying areas for improvement in sustainability performance. 2. Administration Support: · Provide administrative assistance to the sustainability team in developing and implementing the companywide sustainability strategy. · Help coordinate sustainability-related meetings, workshops, and events. · Maintain accurate records, files, and databases related to sustainability initiatives. 3. Research and Reporting: · Conduct desktop research on emerging sustainability trends, regulations, and technologies to support the development of innovative sustainability strategies. · Assist with internal and external ESG related reporting disclosures. · Help prepare presentations, and other materials to communicate sustainability initiatives and progress to internal and external stakeholders. 4. Cross-functional Collaboration: · Collaborate with various departments, including operations, procurement, HSE, HR, and finance, to gather relevant sustainability data and align initiatives across the organisation. · Work closely with internal teams to promote sustainability awareness and encourage employee engagement in sustainability initiatives. Criteria Essential Qualifications/ Attainments Relevant knowledge and experience Circumstances · Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as environmental science, sustainability, or a related discipline. · Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise, and analyse data effectively. Advanced Excel skills, or Power BI would be desirable. · Working knowledge of sustainability concepts, including product lifecycle assessments. · Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with attention to detail and accuracy. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills. · Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment Attitude · Demonstrates core values at all times; · Passion for sustainability and a desire to make a positive impact. · An understanding of and commitment to the Equality and Diversity Policy and ability to promote this day to day;
Recruit Prison Officers
Role Profile Prison Officers conduct the majority of the face to face interactions with people committed to prison throughout their sentence including transportation from court; committal; safety; security; accommodation; supporting access to healthcare, psychology, in reach services, work training, education and visits by family friends and legal representatives; maintaining good order and discipline; and supporting their care, progression, desistence and rehabilitation in order that they can safely reintegrate back into their communities on completion of their sentence. Given that prisoners spend the majority of their sentence in the presence of Prison Officers, building appropriate relationships with prisoners and actively role modelling positive behaviours in general appearance, demeanour and in daily interactions with colleagues and prisoners are fundamental aspects of the role. Prison Officers must secure and account for every prisoner in their care at all times, whether inside the prison or when on prisoner escorts. An overview of the wide variety of accountabilities associated with the role of Prison Officer, both within a prison context and across the wider organisation are outlined below. a) Ensure the safe and secure custody of prisoners by • Accounting for and securing all prisoners, prisoner information, keys and radios in your custody at all times. • Setting clear expectations of behaviour for prisoners, utilising the Incentivised Regime Scheme to reflect the consequences of their behaviour and initiating disciplinary proceedings when the Prison Rules are breached by prisoners. • Vigilantly monitoring prison cells and infrastructure for damage, tampering, breakage, or for potential risk of injury on a daily basis and report any potential threats to security or safety to the ACO and Trades Officer immediately. • Monitoring yards, visits, gates, nets, external perimeters and overhead airspace utilising CCTV and other measures and reporting any suspect activity to the Assistant Chief Officer. • Quickly identifying and interpreting warning signs, indicators, changes in prisoner behaviour, routines and habits, regarding potential threats to the good order and safe and secure custody of prisoners and promptly acting to resolve or prevent incidents and communicating to other staff if there are any unresolved issues. • Identifying and reporting evidence of possession or use of prohibited articles, drugs or substances within the prison. • Preventing non-compliant and violent conduct and the unlawful escape of prisoners in a manner consistent with the Prison Rules. • Maintaining familiarity with and rehearsing or implementing contingency plans in order to effectively respond to a prison emergency or critical incident. b) Contribute to the care, progression, desistence and rehabilitation of prisoners by • Actively role modelling positive behaviours in your general appearance, demeanour, in your daily interactions with colleagues and prisoners and by ensuring that decisions relating to prisoner requests are responded to quickly and the prisoner understands the justification for the decision. • Monitoring and recording indicators regarding the physical and mental health of prisoners in accordance with policies and SOPs and when concerns are identified alert the appropriate healthcare staff. • Engaging and communicating effectively with line managers, Integrated Sentence Managers (ISMs), healthcare staff, psychologists, Work Training staff, teachers, in reach services, etc., regarding prisoners in your care. • Supporting and promoting, in-reach prison community initiatives such as the Red run, etc. • Cultivating appropriate relationships (right relationships rather than good relationships) with prisoners by setting out and maintaining clear security and personal boundaries and managing tensions between security, care and rehabilitative objectives. • Providing evidence to investigation teams, inspection and monitoring bodies, courts, etc when requested. • Respecting, protecting and explaining to prisoners their statutory entitlements and human rights. • Implementing safe work practices in accordance with the safety statement, ensuring that the standard of cleanliness and hygiene control in your work area is maintained at a high level in accordance with IPS policy and identifying, reporting and recording health and safety hazards and work-related injuries and take any necessary action to eliminate, isolate or minimise hazards. • Maintaining familiarity and complying with relevant legislation, policies, SOPs and orders. • Monitoring your own mental health and the mental health of your colleagues, particularly in times of stress and following involvement in or observation of critical incidents and recognising when support is required. c) Be prepared to conduct a broad range of additional tasks including: • Operating IPS vehicles. • Escorting prisoners to courts, hospitals, funerals, etc. • Screening and searching prisoners, their property, visitors into prison, cells, vehicles, visiting areas and other locations. • Supervising visits to prisoners by families, friends and legal representatives. • Safely escorting psychologists, maintenance teams, probations service staff, inreach service staff in the performance of their roles. • Monitoring prisoner written correspondence. • Assisting in the committal of prisoners and the management of prisoner property. • Verifying the identity and confirming the authorisation of prisoners and visitors to enter and exit the prison and recording these movements. • Supporting education and work training activities. • Implementing IPS drug testing procedures. • Night duty. • Operating the prison control room. • Any other tasks as directed by the Prison Governor or a line manager Eligibility Requirements In order to be eligible for selection as a Recruit Prison Officer, an applicant must, on the closing date of the September 26th, 2024, satisfy all of the following requirements: (a) Age Be at least 18 years of age i.e., must have been born on or before the 26th September 2006. (b) Educational Qualifications Applicants must: (i) have obtained in the Established Leaving Certificate a minimum of grade D3 (O6 post 2017) at Ordinary level, or C3 (F5 from 2017) at Foundation Level, in at least 5 subjects*; or (ii) hold a minimum of a Level 5 Major award** (120 credits) on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ); or (iii) hold a recognised qualification (at Level 5 or greater), deemed comparable to the above in terms of both level and volume of learning as determined by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) In certain cases, a Pass in the Leaving Certificate Applied may be deemed equivalent to a Leaving Certificate. *A Pass or above in the Links Modules subject may be counted as one subject. ** A Fetac Level 5 or 6 major award will have 120 Credits (Please note any certificate which has a lower number is only a Minor Award and is not sufficient to determine eligibility). Note: A combination of two or more exam sittings may be permitted in determining eligibility. Recognition of other qualifications publicjobs may verify the validity of qualifications other than the Leaving Certificate with Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). Candidates may refer to the National Academic Recognition Information Centre which offers advice on the academic recognition of foreign qualifications in Ireland. Additional Eligibility Criteria - Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be: a) a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d) A non-EEA citizen who has a stamp 4 visa; or a stamp 5 visa To qualify, candidates must satisfy the Citizenship Requirements eligibility by the date of any job offer. Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform letter dated 28th June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1st June 2012, a Collective Agreement which had been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Public Services Committee of the ICTU in relation to ex-gratia Redundancy Payments to Public Servants. It is a condition of the Collective Agreement that persons availing of the agreement will not be eligible for re-employment in the Public Service by any Public Service body (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 2011) for a period of 2 years from termination of the employment. People who availed of this scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non eligibility). Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are not eligible to apply for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010) The Department of Health Circular 7/2010 dated 1 November 2010 introduced a Targeted Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) Scheme and Voluntary Redundancy Schemes (VRS). It is a condition of the VER scheme that persons availing of the scheme will not be eligible for reemployment in the public health sector or in the wider Public Service or in a body wholly or mainly funded from public moneys. The same prohibition on re-employment applies under the VRS, except that the prohibition is for a period of 7 years. People who availed of the VER scheme are not eligible to compete in this competition. People who availed of the VRS scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility). Hours of Attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time, but basic attendance will be 2,035 hours per year on an average 39-hour week (on a 12-hour shift pattern). A Recruit Prison Officer will have a 7-day week liability including night duties, every second weekend and some public holidays and over festive seasons. Recruit Prison Officers will also be required to work Additional Hours (to a maximum of 360 per annum) which will attract additional payment. Assignment Following Phase 1 of Training, Recruit Prison Officers will be assigned to vacancies in the major prisons. Recruit Prison Officers will be liable to be assigned to other areas of the Irish Prison Service from time to time according to the exigencies of the Service. Recruit Prison Officers may seek to transfer to other locations in the service - see Appendix 1. Transfer list priority is based on seniority. Based on existing transfer waiting lists, Prison Officers may expect to wait a minimum of 5 years before progressing to the top of a transfer list for particular prisons and in some cases more than 10 years. The length of time is dependent on the number of staff seeking a transfer and the number of retirees in a particular location. The Irish Prison Service cannot predict the duration of the wait for any location, given the factors involved. Outside Employment The position will be whole time and appointees may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties. Uniform The Irish Prison Service is a uniformed organisation. Staff are obliged to comply with standards relating to dress, appearance and deportment, which are a critical element of prosocial modelling. Social Media and Mobile Phones Prisons are secure environments and as such Prison Officers are legally prevented from bringing certain personal possessions into their workplace on a daily basis including mobile phones and other electronic forms of communications Appendix 1 Information Regarding Prison Estate The following gives information regarding the Prison Estate. Mountjoy Prison: A closed, medium security prison for adult males. It is the main committal prison for Dublin city and county. Dochas Centre: A closed, medium security prison for females aged 18 years and over. It is the committal prison for females committed on remand or sentenced from all Courts outside the Munster area. Training Unit: Previously a semi-open, low security institution for males aged 18 years and over. In 2017 it was temporarily closed to be repurposed as a centre to accommodate older prisoners. Wheatfield Place of Detention: A closed, medium security place of detention for adult males. Cloverhill Prison: A closed, medium security prison for adult males, which primarily caters for remand prisoners committed from the Leinster area. Portlaoise Prison: A closed high security prison for adult males. It is the committal prison for those sent to custody from the Special Criminal Court and prisoners accommodated here include those linked with subversive crime. Midlands Prison: A closed, medium security prison for adult males. It is the committal prison for counties Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly and Westmeath. Shelton Abbey: An open, low security prison for males aged 19 years and over who are regarded as requiring lower levels of security. Cork: A closed, medium security prison for adult males. It is the committal prison for counties Cork, Kerry and Waterford. Limerick Prison: A closed, medium security prison for adult males and females. It is the committal prison for males for counties Clare, Limerick and Tipperary and for females for all six Munster counties. Loughan House: An open, low security prison for males aged 18 years and over who are regarded as requiring lower levels of security. Castlerea: A closed, medium security prison for adult males. It is the committal prison for remand and sentenced prisoners in Connaught and also takes committals from counties Cavan, Donegal and Longford. Arbour Hill: A closed, medium security prison for adult males. The prisoner profile is largely made up of long term sentenced prisoners. Stack House: The Irish Prison Service Training College Prison Service Headquarters: The main administrative centre for the Irish Prison Service located in Longford. Salary: €35,661 - €39,950 per year
