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Activities Coordinator Contract: Permanent Hours: 35 per week - negotiable at interview Salary: £22,520.68 per annum based on 35 hr week Location: Copelands Care Home, 97 Donaghadee Road, Millisle, BT22 2BZ Please note that we do not offer sponsorship for our roles at this time. About Copelands Copelands is Belfast Central Mission’s flagship project, providing market leading care for Northern Ireland. It encompasses everything needed to create a genuine home from home where residents can enjoy a fulfilling life. Copelands comprises of six households, each with 10 residents. Each household has its own front door, kitchen and living area as well as access to a communal outdoor area. The home has been designed with the differing cognitive, social, and physical abilities of the residents in mind. Our aim is to provide the best possible care to frail older people, including those living with dementia. We promote the use of familiar and recognisable surroundings and activities to stimulate residents’ memories. Visual clues throughout the design help residents with recollection to avoid confusion and increased anxiety. Additionally, it creates opportunities for staff and residents to interact more easily in activities of daily living. About the Role The Activities Co-ordinator will organise fun activities for residents and support them to actively take part in social activities that interest them. You will play a central role in delivering purposeful activities that stimulate residents and improve their wellbeing. The impact of purposeful activity is important for all residents and particularly for those people living with dementia. What we need from you Please see attached Job Description for more information. BCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Casual Activities Assistant
Project Remit Copelands is Belfast Central Mission’s flagship project, providing market leading care for Northern Ireland. It encompasses everything needed to create a genuine home from home where residents can enjoy a fulfilling life. Copelands comprises of six households, each with 10 residents. Each household has its own front door, kitchen and living area as well as access to a communal outdoor area. The home has been designed with the differing cognitive, social, and physical abilities of the residents in mind. Our aim is to provide the best possible care to frail older people, including those living with dementia. We promote the use of familiar and recognisable surroundings and activities to stimulate residents’ memories. Visual clues throughout the design help residents with recollection to avoid confusion and increased anxiety. Additionally, it creates opportunities for staff and residents to interact more easily in activities of daily living. Hours of Work As and When required Salary £12.31 per hour Contract Type Casual Probation 6 months Pension Auto enrolment option. An enhanced 4% employer contribution after 3 months of service. Benefits · Westfield Health Level 1 - Cash back plan · Westfield Health Rewards · Uniform provided · Paid Access NI Job Specification Essential Qualifications & Experience Essential · Good communication skills and ability to work as a team · Ability to use initiative to resolve issues and follow correct reporting procedures Desirable · Experience in a similar role within a Residential Care/Nursing Home environment Skills & Knowledge · Ability to participate in the development of meaningful activities for older people which helps to maintain independence and integrity · Ability to research and arranging suitable outings and programmes · Plan and structure activities that maximises resident interest and participation · Ability to communicate well, at all levels e.g., residents, family members, other staff · Be of a compassionate and caring disposition with a high degree of empathy · Always act with a high-degree integrity respect · Ability to work a part of a team to achieve goals and quality outcomes · Proficient in the use of all elements of Microsoft Office Circumstances Work onsite – no remote working available for this role Job Description Scope of Responsibility To organise fun activities for residents and support them to actively take part in social activities that interest them. The impact of purposeful activity is important for all residents and particularly for those people living with dementia. This role will work closely with the Activities Coordinator to deliver purposeful activities that stimulate residents and improve their wellbeing. Key Tasks and Responsibilities · Build appropriate professional relationships with our residents that help them adjust to life in a care/support setting. · Support the planning processes by working with residents, their family members/representative, to build individual lifestyle histories and, using these, participate in creating ongoing plans for activities within the home. · Assist with maintaining the group activities schedule. · Provide support to the Activities Coordinator in creating tailored group activities for residents to run alongside one-to-one sessions, enabling residents to take part in communal activities as well as individual hobbies as per their wishes. · Update resident’s personalised diaries on a weekly basis with details of the activities they’ve undertaken, including photos, comments and feedback, that can be kept by residents as a record of what they have achieved as well as shared with their family members (representatives/advocates). · Build professional relationships with the local community, inviting them into the home to take part or run events and help service users maintain their hobbies. · Develop strong and continuing relationships with colleagues to enable the sharing of ideas and information, ensuring you are all working as a team to provide a safe and fulfilling experience within the home for every resident. · Help to enable our service users to stay in touch with friends and family by visits, phone, facetime, zoom, letters and email. · Attend appropriate training courses and/or programmes to enhance personal and professional knowledge and skills. · Assist in the development of resources to be used by the wider team. · Assist in coordination of activities including scheduling, venue arrangements, room bookings, and communication with residents and wider staff team.
Financial Assistance Programme Grants Officer
Salary: SO1 SCP 25 - 27 £35,235 - £37,035 per annum The postholder will monitor and evaluate all aspects of work, whilst maintaining effective administration systems and will provide support and guidance to groups seeking to apply for Financial Assistance. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assist the Programme Manager in all aspects of the planning, implementation, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of the Financial Assistance Programme. 2. Prepare for and promote Financial Assistance Programme calls for applications to include ensuring the online application portal is ready to receive applications, ensuring guidance manuals are updated as appropriate and coordinate the assessment of applications. 3. Organise, manage and deliver information sessions and training workshops to prospective applicants and/or Council officers to facilitate the submission of high quality applications. 4. Assist with the preparation of management and financial information including budgets and statistical reports for Council and other relevant Government Departments e.g. DfC. 5. Maintain relevant programme databases and keep accurate records for the purposes of audit, monitoring and evaluation of projects and provide reports as necessary; financial or otherwise. 6. Respond to queries from applicants, Council officers, Elected Members and provide support to groups to develop ideas, where appropriate. 7. Communicate application outcomes to applicants. 8. Respond to requests for feedback and reviews of decisions, including coordinating meetings of the Review Panel. 9. Meet with unsuccessful applicants individually, where requested, and offer encouragement/support to re-apply in future calls. 10. Meet with specific successful applicants individually to ensure compliance with terms and conditions of grant. 11. Liaise closely with colleagues in the Financial Assistance Programme team, Community Development Department and in other Council departments to ensure the effective delivery of the Programme. 12. Assist in the delivery of PR/communications for the Programme which may include contributions for Council publications, updating website/online information, preparing press releases and overseeing the design, procurement and production of publicity materials. 13. Prepare reports for the Programme Manager, FAP Working Group and Council as required. 14. Assist the Programme Manager in the coordination of activities to promote the full participation of all communities. 15. Undertake any other relevant duties that may be required and are commensuratewith the nature and grade of the post. Qualifications and Training • 3rd level qualification (i.e. HNC/HND, Level 4, Degree ) in line with the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) in a relevant discipline/subject such as Community, Business, etc. (Please note relevancy should be clearly demonstrated). *Applicants who do not possess a relevant third level qualification must demonstrate five years’ relevant experience as below Experience • Two years’* experience to include all the following: ▪ Working in a grants-awarding environment; ▪ Working with groups/individuals in a Community Development or similar role; ▪ Budget management. *Applicants who do not possess a relevant third level qualification must demonstrate five years’ relevant experience as above. • Experience of designing and delivering training; • Experience of project management; • Experience of partnership working. Key Skills, Knowledge and attributes • Effective oral and written communication skills; • IT skills to include Microsoft Office; • Ability to work as part of a team; • Ability to organise workload and work under pressure; • High degree of self -motivation and initiative; • Innovative approach to programmes of work Driving • Hold a full current driving license (valid in the UK) and have access to a form of transport or *have access to a form of transport which will permit the applicant to carry out the duties of the post in full. *This relates only to any person who has a disability, which debars them from driving. Working Arrangements/Flexibility 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. A flexible working hours scheme in operation. The postholder may be required to work additional hours and outside normal working hours to meet the needs of the post
Social Care Worker
We are hiring Social Care Workers in Ennis, Co. Clare! Come and work with one of Ireland’s best 150 Employers! Brothers of Charity Services Ireland are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible. Role: Social Care Worker Contracts Available: 1. Permanent Full-Time 78/78 (78 hours fortnightly) 2. Permanent Part-Time 70/78 (70 hours fortnightly) Location: Ennis, Co. Clare The role of a Social Care Worker Social Care Workers fulfil a key supportive and advocative role for individuals supported by the service. The Social Care Worker’s role is to support the person in all aspects of their life focusing on the individual's ability and promoting independence and development of skills. They assist in all aspects of the practical tasks associated with the daily life of the person supported either in their home or within a day service setting. The Social Care Worker will assist and support people who use the service with the development of their individual person centred plan and the achievement of associated outcomes, and critically, will support people who use the service to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and help individuals make their own, informed choices. Qualifications: View Social Care Workers approved qualifications on: https://www.coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ **PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED Some of our benefits: · Competitive Rates of Pay (€39,951 - €56,089 pro-rata) · 22 days Annual Leave plus additional service-related leave · Defined Benefit Pension Plan · Full Training provided · Career Progression · Sick Pay Benefits · Employee Assistance Programs Closing Date for Applications: 4th of May, 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Staff/enhanced Nurse
Staff Nurse/Enhanced Nurse (Temporary, Full Time) - Cashel, Co. Tipperary Come and work with one of Ireland’s best 150 Employers! Brothers of Charity Services Ireland are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible. The role of a Staff Nurse/Enhanced Nurse Staff Nurses assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to the highest professional and ethical standards within the model of nursing care practiced in the relevant care setting. They provide complete, person centered care, promoting optimum independence and enhancing the quality of life for people supported by the service. They assist in all aspects of the practical tasks associated with the daily life of the person supported. Brothers of Charity promotes interdisciplinary working so there is the opportunity to work closely with professional colleagues to provide a range of specialist care services. • Competitive Rates of Pay (€36,919- €54928 pro-rata (up to €56,706 for Enhanced Nurse)) • 24 days Annual Leave plus additional service-related leave • Defined Benefit Pension Plan • Flexible Working Hours • Family Friendly Leave Arrangements • Full Training provided • Career Progression • Sick Pay Benefits • Employee Assistance Programs Please see attached job description for further details including job requirements, duties, etc. Closing Date for receipt of completed Applications Forms/CVs online is 29th April 2025. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Recreation Facilitator
Temporary Full time Recreation Facilitator Come and work with one of Ireland’s best 150 Employers! Brothers of Charity Services Ireland are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible. The role of a Recreation Facilitator The person appointed will work as a member of the day services team in the Recreation Department facilitating the choices of and delivering supports to people who use services. Activities such as independent living skills, community integration, personal development, occupational and leisure activities will be utilised within the context of a person centred approach to service provision. · Competitive Rates of Pay (€35,081 - €50,864 (pro-rata) · 22 days Annual Leave · Defined Benefit Pension Plan · Flexible Working Hours · Family Friendly Leave Arrangements · Full Training provided · Full & Part-Time Work · Career Progression · Sick Leave · Employee Assistance Programs The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Senior Occupational Therapist
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND (BOCSI) – WEST REGION TEMPORARY FULL-TIME SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ADULT SERVICES, GALWAY CITY AND COUNTY JOB REF: 78518 The Role: To coordinate and deliver Occupational Therapy Services to people with intellectual disabilities. Qualifications: Candidates must: Experience: Candidates must have at least 3 years post qualification occupational therapy clinical experience. Experience working in an occupational therapy role with people with a disability is essential. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate competency in applying theory, knowledge and skills of Occupational Therapy within the service area of people with disabilities. Flexibility and an openness to change are required. Fluency in verbal and written English and a high level of communication skills are essential. Working Hours: 70 hours per fortnight based on a 5 day duty roster. Contracted hours are liable to change between the hours of 8am – 8pm as future service needs require and flexibility will be required in order 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: 29 days per annum. Remuneration: Department of Health Senior Occupational Therapist (1st March 2025) – €63,279 x 8 increments - €74,509 (max) pro-rata per annum. Tenure: The post is temporary, full-time and pensionable linked on a specific purpose basis to a permanent employee’s leave within the Services. Travel/Base: The person appointed must provide his/her own car and must furnish an indemnity from Insurers in favour of the employer. Travelling expenses at the appropriate rate will be paid in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge of duty. Service delivery will be in the Adult services in Galway. The office base for this position will be on the John Paul Services campus, Castlepark Road, Ballybane, Galway, H91 P897. This may be subject to change with service developments and needs. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries to Anne Yore, Occupational Therapy Manager on 087 1315264. Closing date for receipt of applications/CV online is 5pm, Monday 28th April 2025. Interview for this post will be held on Wednesday 14th May 2025. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
Assistant Manager/Care Coordinator
We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above position. Candidates must be highly motivated, creative, and experienced with a passion for engaging with the people we support daily. About Cheshire Ireland Cheshire Ireland provides quality services to adults with physical, sensory, and neurological disabilities at a medium and high level of need. More information on our organisation can be found at https://www.cheshire.ie/ What we do We provide individualised supports for people to meet their physical, psychological, and social care needs in an environment that encourages independence and promotes their rights and well-being. Our services provide a friendly, cooperative, and positive working environment within busy residential and community services. The right candidate will share our values and will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the people we support. How we work Our services are based on clear principles of supporting people “one person at a time”. As a member of the team, you will be committed to high quality rights-based, person-centred service delivery, be willing to embrace change and help foster a culture of continuous improvement. What you will do The purpose of this role is to effectively manage services delivered to individuals in their own homes. To lead a team who support individuals in all aspects of their daily lives and activities as per their individual needs and care plans to enable them to live a life of their own choosing. It is critical that when undertaking your work that you do so in a manner that is consistent with Cheshire Ireland’s values and operating ethos. Who we are looking for. A minimum of 2 years’ previous experience in a similar focused role. A QQI Level 5 Healthcare Major Award or an equivalent care related qualification. A Management Qualification. Previous experience in leading and managing a team. Previous experience in operational resource planning and management. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Computer & IT literate (has strong computer skills, Microsoft word/excel/PowerPoint etc.). Ability to overcome personal and professional challenges and to reflect and learn from mistakes and feedback as a tool for personal development. Ability to maintain composure in difficult or challenging situations. Ability to keep abreast of current developments in inclusion and individualisation issues in Ireland and internationally. Ability to keep aware of good practices in the provision of person-centred services and be sensitive to the issues experienced by people with physical disabilities and neurological conditions. In possession of the necessary documentation to work and live in the Republic of Ireland. Hold full a (clean) driver licence and is willing to travel for work on a regular basis and outside of normal working hours when required. Ability to speak and write English fluently. Personal integrity and trustworthiness. Willing to embrace change and is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning throughout the service. Committed to the principles of rights-based, person-centred services. Why work for us Flexibility in working hours. Salary Depending on Experience 21 Days Annual Leave Career opportunities. Induction and ongoing training. Free Parking. Benefit Sick pay benefit. Company Pension Scheme. Maternity benefit. Bike/Cycle to work scheme. Employee assistance programme. Death in Service benefit for pension members. Employee Referral bonus.
Senior House Officer In Orthopaedic Surgery
Successful candidates will be required to commence on Monday 14th July 2025. Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery is provided in Cork University Hospital and South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital. The newly established HSE South West health region will manage and deliver all public health and social care services in: The two voluntary hospitals in the Group are funded by the HSE as Section 38 agencies under the Health Act 2004: The primary academic partner for the Group is University College Cork (UCC) and, together with our Higher Education Institute of Technology in Cork, plays an important role in developing and improving academic teaching, research and innovation to drive improved health for the population in the S/SWHG.
Senior House Officer In Cardiothoracic Surgery
Successful candidates will be required to commence on Monday 14th July 2025. The newly established HSE South West health region will manage and deliver all public health and social care services in: The two voluntary hospitals in the Group are funded by the HSE as Section 38 agencies under the Health Act 2004: The primary academic partner for the Group is University College Cork (UCC) and, together with our Higher Education Institute of Technology in Cork, plays an important role in developing and improving academic teaching, research and innovation to drive improved health for the population in the S/SWHG.
