Jobs in Galway
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Description Rejoin the Irish Defence Forces bring your valuable military experience, technical skills, discipline and the experience you’ve gained since leaving to strengthen the Defence Forces. If you’re ready to build on what you’ve already achieved, the Defence Forces provides opportunities to advance your skills and expand your responsibilities. If you are a former member seeking to serve again, the Defence Forces invites you to consider re-enlistment. Your previous service, skills and commitment could be a seamless fit for our teams across all roles. Key points to highlight to ex-service personnel: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Re-Commissioning Officers
Description We invite former Officers of the Defence Forces to explore re-joining as a Commissioned Officer. Your leadership, strategic experience and professional standards are highly valued and we are keen to welcome back qualified leaders who can contribute to robust, mission-focused operations and play a vital role in protecting the State. As a Commissioned Officer, you will take on challenging responsibilities, develop exceptional leadership skills and contribute to national and global security with pride and purpose. What to expect for former Officer Applicants: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Defence Forces Motor Technician Fitters
Description We are now recruiting qualified Motor Technicians to join as Direct Entrant to the Irish Defence Forces. In this role, you'll carry out vehicle repairs and may be posted to the locations within the Army, Naval Service or Air Corps. About this Role: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Naval Service General Service Recruit
Who We Are The Defence Forces (Óglaigh na hÉireann) are the combined armed forces of Ireland, dedicated to defending the State, supporting national security and contributing to international peace and security. Comprising of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service, we are committed to professional standards, integrity and service to the people of Ireland. Our personnel train to the highest standards, operate with discipline and initiative and work collaboratively across units and roles to meet evolving defence challenges. We value respect, loyalty, selflessness, physical courage, morale courage and integrity that combines duty with service to the public. Description What is a Naval Service Recruit? A Naval Service Recruit is a person who enlists for General Service in the Naval Service, the maritime component of the Irish Defence Forces. The Recruit Training and Able Rate Courses focus on instilling military discipline, physical fitness, seamanship, weapons handling and training in naval operations. This is your opportunity to be part of a professional and dynamic team that patrols and protects Ireland’s territorial waters. You will be fully trained but applicants should have: Permanent Base: Naval Base, Haulbowline,Co Cork CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Air Corps General Service Recruit
Who We Are The Defence Forces (Óglaigh na hÉireann) are the combined armed forces of Ireland, dedicated to defending the State, supporting national security and contributing to international peace and security. Comprising of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service, we are committed to professional standards, integrity and service to the people of Ireland. Our personnel train to the highest standards, operate with discipline and initiative and work collaboratively across units and roles to meet evolving defence challenges. We value respect, loyalty, selflessness, physical courage, morale courage and integrity that combines duty with service to the public. Description What is an Air Corps Recruit? An Air Corps Recruit is a person who enlists for General Service in the Defence Forces. The Irish Air Corps General Service Recruitment pathway offers a dynamic and diverse range of opportunities for individuals who are passionate about aviation, safety and teamwork. The Defence Forces are seeking individuals with integrity, dedication and commitment to excellence. You will be fully trained but applicants should have: Base Location: Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Co. Dublin CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Army General Service Recruit
Who We Are The Defence Forces (Óglaigh na hÉireann) are the combined armed forces of Ireland, dedicated to defending the State, supporting national security and contributing to international peace and security. Comprising of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service, we are committed to professional standards, integrity and service to the people of Ireland. Our personnel train to the highest standards, operate with discipline and initiative and work collaboratively across units and roles to meet evolving defence challenges. We value respect, loyalty, selflessness, physical courage, morale courage and integrity that combines duty with service to the public. What is an Army Recruit? An Army Recruit is a person who enlists for General Service in the Defence Forces and on completion of the initial training program is promoted to Private 2*. There are multiple career options available in all Corps on completion of recruit training. The Defence Forces is looking for people who are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the military. You will be fully trained but applicants should have: Base Location across: Dublin, Cavan, Donegal, Kildare, Leitrim, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Roscommon, Sligo, Westmeath and Wicklow. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Faculty Safety Technical Officer
Essential Qualifications and Skills Candidates must have: ▪ A Primary Honours Degree (Level 8) as specified in the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or equivalent. ▪ At least three years relevant postgraduate experience at an appropriate level. ▪ Ability to take initiative, give leadership and work with people. ▪ Good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. ▪ Ability to provide on the job learning and coaching of other staff. ▪ Good technical knowledge in designate area. ▪ Good knowledge of Health and Safety legislation. ▪ Evidence of personal development through further skills development. Desirable Qualifications and Skills ▪ Demonstrated experience in implementing, and understanding of, the provisions of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and all other relevant health and safety legislation. ▪ Demonstrate a working experience of Occupational Health and Safety System Management. ▪ Experience in the continuous management of Safe Working Practices and Risk Assessments for chemical, biological and radiological agents, machinery and equipment. ▪ Experience in chemical, biological, genetically modified organisms and radiological safety and waste management is desirable. ▪ Experience in clinical material safety and waste management is desirable. ▪ Experience in handling animals in a safe manner (both live and deceased) in line with health and safety requirements. ▪ An understanding of biosecurity is desirable. ▪ An understanding of issues concerning safety, health and welfare requirements of a third-level educational establishment. ▪ Experience in the delivery of H&S KPIs. ▪ The ability to work as part of a larger H&S team, particularly in the delivery of university wide H&S projects. ▪ Has worked to support a culture change in relation to Health and Safety. ▪ Demonstrates strong creativity in resolving issues and developing programmes. ▪ Ability to make decisions and achieve deadlines. ▪ Ability to instil co-operation in others. ▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills. ▪ Energetic, innovative, assertive, meticulous to detail. ▪ Strong Computer and IT Skills and proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint. ▪ Experience in Manual Handling Instructor. ▪ Preferably a member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). ▪ Full EU Driving Licence. Overview of the Role The newly created post of Faculty Safety Technical Officer is to ensure the Faculty of Science & Health is implementing the occupational health and safety management system to ensure the safety, health and welfare of all staff, students and other third-parties affected by ATU operations. The successful candidate will join the university Health & Safety team and will report directly to the University Health & Safety Manager. The role will involve working closely with the University H&S Manager, and the wider H&S team, in the development and continuous improvement of the Occupational Health & Safety Management System. This may include being part of particular H&S project working groups. The position will indirectly report to the ATU Faculty Operations Manager for the Faculty of Science and Health. The Faculty Safety Technical Officer will also work closely with the Faculty of Science & Health management and employees across all ATU campuses. The role will be directly involved in advising and providing technical assistance to the Science & Health Faculty on Health, Safety and Welfare legislation and assist in the preparation of policies, procedures, and risk assessments to ensure legislative compliance and safe systems of work are implemented across the Faculty of Science & Health. Particular focus will be on the development and implementation of safe working practices and risk assessments for all laboratory equipment, biological, chemical, radiological, and clinical materials and animals in conjunction with Science & Health management and technical staff. Regular travel to ATU campuses will be required to assist relevant colleagues in bringing safety challenges as they arise to resolution. Duties The following indicate some of the principal duties and responsibilities that may be assigned: ▪ Organising, preparing and setting up for practical classes, demonstrations, assessments, practical examinations, project and research work in laboratory and other areas. ▪ Installing and testing of software, making software available to appropriate users, ensuring anti-virus software is installed and kept up to date, network management where appropriate. ▪ To be present, as required, at each laboratory or workshop class, including night classes if necessary, for the entire duration of the class, to provide technical assistance as required, to provide demonstrations, etc. ▪ Provide technical assistance to lecturers and students on the safe operation and use of equipment and materials. ▪ Repairing, maintaining, securing and storing of laboratory/computer equipment, and consumable materials. ▪ Designing, modifying, building, testing and installation of equipment/hardware as appropriate, or teaching and research needs. ▪ Establishing and maintaining stock control of equipment and consumable materials. ▪ Consulting with suppliers of equipment and consumable materials, obtaining technical specifications, quotations and ordering new equipment and consumable materials, taking delivery of equipment and materials, checking and installing as appropriate. ▪ Advising on specifying requirements for new and updated laboratories, workstations, workshops, etc. ▪ Preparing and updating technical instruction manuals as required. ▪ Managing and administration of computer/information technology and visual aids facilities. ▪ Assisting Head of School/Department/Function/Faculty with budget control and estimates for annual running and development costs. ▪ Arranging for safe disposal of used materials, e.g. biological, chemical and materials containing toxic, hazardous and volatile materials. ▪ Organising and scheduling work of laboratory staff. ▪ Monitoring, testing and recording of condition of safety equipment to comply with Health and Safety Regulations and other regulations specific to work developing, updating, etc. of hazard analysis documentation. ▪ Carrying out of safety audits in all areas of operation in co-operation with other grades of staff. ▪ Ensure that laboratories, materials and equipment are kept clean, tidy and in good order. ▪ Attend school or other meetings as required from time to time. ▪ To participate in all committees/groups of which the appointee is a member or to which the appointee is assigned. ▪ Providing and contributing to reports as required from time to time. ▪ Participate in ongoing training and professional development. ▪ Undertake such other appropriate duties as may be assigned from time to time by the university authorities. Salary Salary Scale Technical Officer Grade: €44,806 – €74,826 Candidates external to the sector may be appointed up to the 6th Point (€54,429) of the Salary Scale in accordance with University Policy Hours of Work 36.5 hours per week
Afterschool Centre Manager
We are Kids Inc. We provide Early Years and Afterschool Care services. With an experience of more than 25 years in the childcare industry, we're one of the most established organizations operating geographically all over Ireland. Our goal to extend children’s daily learning by involving them in a wide range of sports and creative programs, with a strict ‘No Screen Time’ policy. With 4 Creches and Preschool services in Dublin, Kids Inc is also hosting over 60 'Onsite" Breakfast and Afterschool Care programs throughout the country. We are looking for kind, enthusiastic, and dedicated individuals who are passionate about working with children to join our team. We are currently recruiting for a Part-Time Term-Time Manager, in Ballygar to join our busy Afterschool & Holiday service. Please note this role would require you to work slightly varied shifts between Monday-Friday 13:00-18:30 . The Role:
Social Care Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POST OF PERMANENT FULL-TIME SOCIAL CARE WORKER CLARIN SERVICES, CLARINBRIDGE, CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 91052 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Permanent Social Care Worker appointments that arise may be made over the next 6 months within the Clarin Services. Location: Clarin service provides a number of community based residential service in and around the Clarinbridge area. We provide individualised services, centre-based Day services and community based-day and residential services to adults with high support needs, based on personal outcome measures. Our focus is to form a relationship / partnership with each individual and their family to support people to be valued citizens in their local community and to have ordinary life experiences. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our service to have valued social roles in their communities and to have the chance to form real friendships. The Role: The Social Care Worker will report to the Team Leader and will fulfil a key worker role for individuals and aim to provide a safe, secure environment where individuals will participate in community and leisure activities, make choices and enjoy a lifestyle that fulfil their potential and expectations with opportunity for new experiences. The successful candidate, in the absence of the leader, will be responsible for the day to day management of their service area and will provide leadership and supervision at a local level, ensuring the service delivered is person-centred. We wish to recruit an innovative, creative, visionary person who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision. We are looking for an individual who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individuals they support and are open to change. The successful candidate will be expected to act up for the Social Care Leader in their absence and will also be required to be support to more junior work colleagues at evening and weekends throughout the Clarin Services. Location: These posts are assigned to working in a community group home within the Clarin Services, however, the work location may change as required depending on service needs. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/Service coordinator/Area Manager Qualifications: Social Care worker candidates must be registered with CORU or have their application submitted. Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i)Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. See list of recognised Social Care qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ OR (ii)Hold a schedule 3 qualification (see note 1 below*). See list of recognized Schedule 3 qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/registration/registration-requirements/approved-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications.html OR (iii)Hold a comparable qualification recognised by Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU OR iv)Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see note 2 below*), must submit proof of application for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th November 2025. Note 1* Schedule 3 Qualifications. This is a qualification listed in Schedule 3 of the Health and Social Care Professions Act 2005 for existing practitioners under section 91.Candidates who hold Schedule 3 qualifications can apply to register with CORU during the two year period after the register opens up to the 30th November 2025. Once the transitional period is over -30th November 2025, only qualifications approved by a Registration board will be considered. Note 2* Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before 30th Nov 2023 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 30th November 2018 and 30th November 2023 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 and • A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads is an essential requirement. It may also be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence. • Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. Experience: Candidates must have a minimum of one years’ experience of working with people with an Intellectual disability. Experience of working with persons whom display behaviours that challenge is desirable. Experience in the area of goal setting and programme implementation is also essential. Previous experience of working with or managing and/or supervising a small staff team is highly desirable. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: • Leadership and planning skills • Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to set goals, put into action and follow through • The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms • Excellent listening skills • Creativity and initiative • Be innovative and self-motivated • Commitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy • The ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality • Patience and a sense of humour • Staff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the individuals who use the service. Working Hours: Permanent fulltime 78 hours a fortnight based on a 14 day duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work days, evenings, weekends and public holidays. Sleepovers form an essential part of the post and the role entails some split duty rostering. Night duty work may also be required to meet service needs. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ Service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker salary scale (01/08/2025) - €40,351 x 10 increments – €55,599 (max) per annum. LSI €56,650 per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Tenure: The post is permanent, full-time and pensionable. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Full Job Description attached Closing Date for receipt of completed Application Forms on-line is 5pm, Thursday 22nd January 2026 Interviews will take place on week beginning Monday 2nd February. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
Enhanced/staff Nurse
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POSTS OF: PERMANENT FULL TIME STAFF NURSE/*ENHANCED NURSE CLARIN SERVICES, CLARINBRIDGE, CO. GALWAY REF: 91043 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Staff Nurse/Enhanced Nurse appointments within the Clarin Services may be made over the next 6 months. Location: Clarin service is a developing community-based day and residential service in East Galway environs. We provide individualised services, centre-based and community-based day and residential service to adults with high support needs, based on personal outcome measures. We strive to provide an excellent service, integrating the community as much as possible into the daily lives of the people supported by the services. The Role: To provide clinical nursing skills in supporting people with intellectual disabilities in achieving optimum level of independence. To exhibit and maintain the highest quality of nursing practice and apply their skills to ensure the physical, social, emotional needs of the people supported by the services in their care are addressed at all times. Be responsible for the provision of nursing care and be an informed resource for educating support workers and family members, which shall benefit people supported by the services. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/ Service Co-ordinator / Area Manager. Works With: The people supported by the services and their families and carers Team Leader and other managers Multidisciplinary staff Qualifications: A current Live Register Certificate with the NMBI (An Bord Altranais), RNID qualification is highly desirable. A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads and use of your own car is an essential requirement. Experience: Candidates must have a level of experience sufficient to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post together with an appreciation of the needs of persons with an intellectual disability. Experience of working with people with challenging behaviour is an advantage. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: • Good judgement, discretion and confidentiality • The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms, to communicate appropriately with the people we support and sensitively with family members. • Creative problem solving skills • The ability to work independently and seek support from interdisciplinary colleagues as appropriate. • Patience, flexibility, creativity and eagerness to become involved in a range of activities. • Ability to educate other staff and family members in positive health promotion needs • The successful candidate will be required to co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy, participate in person-centred planning, reviews, team meetings, attend and participate in training courses, and be an active member of the team. Working Hours: Permanent full-time 75 hours a fortnight All posts are based on a 14 day/night duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to be completely flexible and will be required to work days, evenings, weekends, public holidays, night duty and programme hours to meet service needs. The enhanced nurse may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the position and within their scope of practice including deputising for the Team Leader in their absence. The post holder will provide advice and clinical support to work colleagues at evenings and weekends throughout the Clarin Services. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 24 days per annum pro rata. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Staff Nurse - € 37,288 x 11 increments - € 53,873 pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment € 55,477 per annum is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *Enhanced Nurse – € 44,311 x 7 increments - € 55,644 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Long Service Increment € 57,273 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *As per HSE HR Circular 022/2019 – Nursing and Midwifery - the Enhanced Nurse / Midwife Practice Contract https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/hr-circulars/hr-circular-022-2019-re-enhanced-nurse-midwife-contract.pdf; once a staff nurse reaches point 4 on the Staff Nurse salary scale, they become eligible to apply for the role of Enhanced Nurse. Any Staff Nurse who wishes to avail of the Enhanced Nurse role will have to submit an application and also meet the qualifying criteria. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous relevant nursing service and where applicable will be placed on the enhanced staff nurse scale. Tenure: • Permanent, full-time and pensionable (consideration will be given to those looking for part-time hours). Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Full Job Description attached Closing Date for receipt of completed Application Forms on-line is: Thursday 22nd January 2026 at 5pm. Interviews will take place on week beginning Monday 2nd February The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
