All area’s of Louth, Meath, Cavan & Monaghan, Limerick, Cork, Waterford, Wexford, Clare & N.Tipp

Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland Vacancies: Advocates – Fixed Purpose Contracts YAP Ireland are looking for male and female Advocates to work in YOUR community to support children, young people and families in need to achieve their goals.

We invite applicants from the following area’s to apply using the job ref code;

NEAST0625: Louth, Meath, Cavan & Monaghan

SOU0625: Limerick, Cork, Waterford, Wexford, Clare & N.Tipp

YAP Advocates come from all walks of life and make a huge difference to the lives of Young People and Families. The young people we work with come from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. We welcome applicants with first hand work / life experience of the issues facing these young people and their families including Roma and Travellers.

We provide training and experience that creates opportunities for Advocates to become skilled at working with young people and families within their community in a strengths-based way. 

Please Note: If you are not in these area’s but you’re still interested in working as an Advocate, please fill out the application form and someone will contact you when we are recruiting in your area. 

What we offer:

€16.52 per hour

Training and financial assistance for further education

Flexible working hours

Join a growing, dynamic and forward-thinking organisation

92.24% of employees agreed or agreed strongly that YAP is an enjoyable place to work (Staff Opinion Survey 2024)

“Great support for this young person and helped to build capacity to get out into community” – TUSLA Social Worker

About us: YAP Ireland is a registered charity that provides a needs-led, family support service which uses a strengths-based approach to improve the lives of young people and their families in their community achieving positive outcomes.  Please see our website for lots more information about our amazing work.

The Role of the Advocate:

“It`s getting my son out. He’s starting to socialise. It gives him a break away from the home and time to do his own little thing. He loves going with his Advocate.” – Parent

“YAP is the best thing that has ever happened to me.” – Young Person

Provide a one-to-one support to Young People and Families for up to 15 hours per week (€16.07 PER HOUR)

Build a trusting relationship with young people & parents /carers

Work with young people and families to achieve their goals

Identify and link young people and families with the appropriate community supports

Support young people to identify their interests and support parents/carers with parenting

Advocates report to Team Leaders and with their support develop a strengths-based, needs-led Individual Service Plan (ISP) with the young person and family.

Advocates Requirements: You need to be:

A good listener and a positive role model

Available for flexible working hours, evenings and weekends

Interested in your community and want to make a difference

Have a full driving license and access to your own transport

Advocates are required to attend fortnightly supervisions and monthly team meetings

IF YOU THINK THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU: WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU

Closing date for receipt of applications is 6th July 2025: Only completed application forms will be accepted, CVs will NOT be accepted. If enough applications are received before the closing date, these vacancies may close early.

Full Training will be provided. Successful applicants will form a panel for consideration throughout 2025.

If you are successful, you will need to be available for an interview which will be face to face. Interviews will take place in July.

There is a training programme that you will need to attend in July/August 2025.

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It is a really exciting time to be a part of the maintenance teams at our Workshops and Depots across Dublin. Significant expansion plans have brought the requirement to further invest in our people.

We are seeking applications from qualified Electricians, Mechanics, Fitters & Vehicle Body Repair Craftworkers for a number of roles across Dublin.

Please see the attached promotional video to learn more about our Workshops / Depots and the role of a Multiskilled Craftworker.

Just some of the benefits of joining Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail include:

• Competitive salary
• Permanent role offering (subject to appropriate probationary period)
• Income Protection policy
• Pension & Welfare schemes
• A recently implemented pay and productivity agreement which provides for pay certainty-including year on year increases and productivity arrangements – until 2026
• Wellbeing Programme
• Reduced Fares on the network
• Further educational support programmes in place
• Supportive and progressive Work Life Balance initiatives
• Potential future progression to varied and interesting career paths
• Best practice on the job training in our modern high performance Depots
• Contributing to our commitment to ensure rail becomes the greenest mode of domestic travel

The essential requirements for these roles are:

• FETAC Level 6 accreditation or equivalent including but not limited to Solas (formally FÁS) apprenticeship or City & Guilds apprenticeship
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the trade area post apprenticeship or relevant experience within a similar industry
• Applicants will be cross-skilled and will be required to work on all vehicle systems and components on various train fleets in a busy environment
• Proven experience in maintenance of electrical systems, industrial equipment or transport equipment (Electrical Craftworker only)
• Ability to read drawings, follow detailed work instructions and procedures
• Interest in ensuring quality of work standards are high / Strong attention to detail
• Problem solving / fault finding skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Strong numerical ability

Safety critical assessments, competency-based interview and medical will form part of the selection process. Please note candidates may be shortlisted based on a review of submitted CV’s.

If you are interested in applying, Please click the APPLY NOW button to go to our careers website and to apply!

At Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion in all that we do. This starts with how we recruit people. It is important to us that all individuals feel welcome to join our organisation and we take great care to ensure an even playing field for all.

We will strive to provide reasonable accommodation to all candidates where required and requested. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or disability.

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Would you like the opportunity to earn €100k+ this year?

If so then we want to hear from you!

Role details:–

• Roles available Nationwide
• Choose your own hours, Full-Time or Part-Time
• This is a B2B commission-based opportunity, our Top performers earn between €120k-€140k!

Candidate requirements:–

• Open to learning and improving your skills
• Sales and Business Development experience is an advantage, however, full-training and Support will be provided
• Your own transport

Please include a Cover Letter with your application.

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Looking to earn an extra income? Would you like to earn cash while you shop?

Customer Perceptions are recruiting Mystery Shoppers across Ireland.

Flexible working hours are available to suit your needs.

All you need is:

 Good observational skills

The ability to recognise outstanding customer service

A strong grasp of written and spoken English

Click Apply Now to submit your application today!

Don’t have a current CV? No worries – Just click Apply Now and upload your letter of introduction through the cv section OR Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates section and build your CV today!

IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 4 WORKING DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER

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Country: Ireland 

Job Type: Freelance 

Work Style: Remote

Description and Requirements

Ready to say goodbye to the boring, traditional 9-5 routine and embrace a dynamic and exciting work environment that puts you in control? This position offers you the flexibility to set your own schedule and complete exciting tasks using an innovative web-based evaluation tool.

A Day in the Life of a Media Search Analyst:

• In this role, you will be doing a comprehensive assessment of diverse task categories, encompassing music, books, podcasts, video, and home pod evaluations spanning various media domains.
• Analyzing and evaluating search outcomes for App Store Content and conducting research using online tools to assess and validate query accuracy and intent by applying market expertise in conjunction with provided directives to evaluate the relevance and purpose of task-related information for your specific market.

Join us today and be a key player in our community revolutionizing digital media content!

TELUS Digital AI Community

Our global AI Community is a vibrant network of 1 million+ contributors from diverse backgrounds who help our customers collect, enhance, train, translate, and localize content to build better AI models. Become part of our growing community and make an impact supporting the machine learning models of some of the world’s largest brands.

Qualification Path:

No previous professional experience is required to apply to this role, however, working on this project will require you to pass the basic requirements and go through a standard assessment process. This is a part-time long-term project and your work will be subject to our standard quality assurance checks during the term of this agreement.

Basic Requirements

• Full Professional Proficiency in English
• Being a resident in Ireland for the last one year and familiarity with current and historical business, media, sport, news, social media, and cultural affairs in Ireland
• Having an email address associated with an Apple ID and experience and know-how of Apple products
• Up-to-date familiarity with prevailing trends in applications, music & video with a keen interest in internet research
• Flexibility to work across a diverse set of task types, including news, audio tasks, and relevance
• Daily access to a secure broadband internet connection, computer, and relevant software
• Independent working and the ability to adapt to innovative methodologies and processes with great attention to detail and exceptional communication skills
• While a High School degree or higher certification is preferred, we are open to candidates with exceptional skills and talent.
• Additional Incentives provided throughout the assessment process

Important: To ensure your application is accepted, please ensure that the email address you use in your application matches that of your primary Apple ID email and that it is active and up to date. Applications with mismatched email addresses will not be considered.

Assessment

In order to be hired into the program, you’ll take an open book qualification exam that will determine your suitability for the position and complete ID verification. Our team will provide you with guidelines and learning materials before your qualification exam. You will be required to complete the exam in a specific timeframe but at your convenience.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for a contractual relationship without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. At TELUS Digital AI, we are proud to offer equal opportunities and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community. All aspects of selection are based on applicants’ qualifications, merits, competence, and performance without regard to any characteristic related to diversity.

Additional Job Description

The position will allow you to work from home on a flexible schedule completing tasks in a web-based evaluation tool.

EEO Statement

At TELUS Digital, we enable customer experience innovation through spirited teamwork, agile thinking, and a caring culture that puts customers first. TELUS Digital is the global arm of TELUS Corporation, one of the largest telecommunications service providers in Canada. We deliver contact center and business process outsourcing (BPO) solutions to some of the world’s largest corporations in the consumer electronics, finance, telecommunications and utilities sectors. With global call center delivery capabilities, our multi-shore, multi-language programs offer safe, secure infrastructure, value-based pricing, skills-based resources and exceptional customer service – all backed by TELUS, our multi-billion dollar telecommunications parent.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At TELUS Digital, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire and promote, are based on applicants’ qualifications, merits, competence and performance without regard to any characteristic related to diversity.

CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON TO GO TO OUR CAREERS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY

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Location: Remote (Work from Anywhere)

Commitment: Part-time or full-time (min. 10 hours/week)

Earnings: Up to 5k commission per sale (this is a performance-based role. The income listed is not guaranteed. Your actual income will be based on your performance).

Unlock Your Potential and Elevate Your Results!

Are you ready to break free from the traditional 9 to 5 and achieve high earnings while helping others reach their full potential? This high-ticket sales opportunity allows you to earn based on your performance, offering the chance to significantly increase your income by successfully executing proven strategies.

Join a thriving company with a 15-year track record of success in the personal development sector. As we continue to grow, we’re seeking motivated professionals who are eager to take their results to the next level. If you have experience in high-ticket sales or have worked in the sphere of personal development, you’ll be well-positioned to succeed in this exciting role.

Why This Opportunity is Perfect for You:

• Proven Success: Join a company with a 15-year history of winning in the personal development and high-ticket sales sector.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of part-time hours while earning full- time rewards for your efforts.
• Work with high-quality products that are in high demand, with the potential for high-ticket sales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage in daily personal development training to continuously enhance your skills.
• Place ads on various social platforms to generate inquiries for training and support for successful applicants.
• Guide applicants through a script to assess eligibility and ensure you’re working with the right people.

Benefits:

• Full Flexibility: Choose the hours that work best for you.
• Global Reach: Work with clients from all over the world and expand your network.
• Comprehensive Tools & Resources: Utilize in-house tools and support to maximize your success.
• Uncapped Earning Potential: This is a performance-based opportunity where high performance directly correlates to high earnings.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Experience in High-Ticket Sales: Previous experience in high-ticket sales is beneficial, though not required.
• Interest in Personal Development: An interest in personal development will be an advantage, helping you guide others to success.
• Positive, Upbeat Personality: Bring energy and enthusiasm to everything you do.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Strong ability to connect with people, guiding them through the process.
• Passion for Helping Others: A genuine desire to assist people in their growth journey.
• Winning Attitude: Your drive and determination to succeed are crucial – we can teach you the rest.
• At Least Five Years of Professional Experience: A proven track record in a professional environment is a must.

This opportunity is best suited for individuals who are committed to achieving success and are motivated by results. The company offers an even playing field where you have the potential to earn significant profits based on your performance.

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A Day in the Life of a Personalized Internet Ads Assessor:

In this role, you will be reviewing online advertisements by rating them on their relevance to the search terms used as well as providing feedback on their language and cultural relevance in order to improve their content, quality, and layoutYour ultimate goal will be to contribute towards making internet search and online advertising more relevant and interesting for millions of users, including yourself.

Join our team today and start putting your skills to work for one of the world’s leading online advertising platforms while being a part of a supportive community that offers:

• Access to complimentary mental health support benefits like free EAP and Mindfulness Apps.
• Dedicated, responsive well-being team proactively offering well-being education each month, as well as quarterly initiatives.

TELUS International AI Community

Our global AI Community is a vibrant network of 1 million+ contributors from diverse backgrounds who help our customers collect, enhance, train, translate, and localize content to build better AI models. Become part of our growing community and make an impact supporting the machine learning models of some of the world’s largest brands. Qualification Path:No previous professional experience is required to apply to this role, however, working on this project will require you to pass the basic requirements and go through a standard assessment process. This is a part-time long-term project and your work will be subject to our standard quality assurance checks during the term of this agreement. 

Basic Requirements:

• Working as a freelancer with excellent communication skills with full professional proficiency in (English and Czech) or (English and German)
• A resident in Ireland and having familiarity with current and historical business, media, sport, news, social media, and cultural affairs
• Active use of Gmail, Google+, and other forms of social media and experience in the use of web browsers to navigate and interact with a variety of content
• Daily access to a broadband internet connection, a smartphone (Android 4.1, iOS 8 or higher), and a personal computer with antivirus software to work on. You’ll also need a Barcode Scanner application to be installed on your smartphone to complete certain tasks.

Assessment

In order to be hired into the program, you’ll take a language assessment and an open book qualification exam that will determine your suitability for the position. Don’t worry, our team will provide you with guidelines and learning materials before your exam. You will be required to complete the exam in a specific timeframe but at your convenience!

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for a contractual relationship without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. At TELUS International AI, we are proud to offer equal opportunities and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community. All aspects of selection are based on applicants’ qualifications, merits, competence, and performance without regard to any characteristic related to diversity.

How to apply:

Click apply and send your CV via email with a Subject Title:

Personalized Internet Ads Assessor – Czech | JobAlert.ie

or

Personalized Internet Ads Assessor – German | JobAlert.ie

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Reports To: Team Lead – Software Development

Department: Software Product Development

Location: Ireland – Remote

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours weekly

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our dynamic, agile development team. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality, scalable software solutions that drive business value. Your work will encompass a broad range of technologies and will involve close collaboration with architecture, quality control, and deployment teams. This role offers an opportunity to innovate and influence the direction of our software products, particularly within the education technology space.

Key Technologies:

C#, .NET, .NET Core, Angular, React, Node.js, TypeScript, RESTful Web API, Entity Framework, SQL Server, Azure.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Software Development: Build robust, scalable, and maintainable software solutions with a focus on security, quality, and performance.
• Best Practices: Advocate for and implement best software engineering practices, including unit testing, automated testing, code reviews, and design patterns.
• Enterprise Systems: Develop and maintain enterprise cloud systems that are secure, high-quality, and scalable.
• Testing & QA: Design, develop, and implement unit and scenario testing for both existing codebases and new features. Collaborate with quality control and deployment teams for integration testing.
• Technology Integration: Work closely with Architecture teams to evaluate and incorporate new technologies into system designs.
• Innovation: Stay up to date with technology trends and propose innovative solutions to enhance our products.

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor’s in computer science or related field, or equivalent in work experience
• 3+ years experience working with large-scale enterprise technology platforms using C#, .NET, .NET Core, and modern front-end frameworks like Angular or React.
• Solid understanding of Web Services protocols such as REST, SOAP and API design for extensibility and portability
• Solid understanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) model
• Experience with version control and branching (e.g. Git, GitFlow)
• Experience with Automated Testing frameworks and scripting (i.e. Selenium, ReadyAPI)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A flexible, open-minded developer who is able and eager to learn new domains quickly
• Ability to demonstrate strong problem-solving ability and analytical skills
• Experienced in Agile development and Continuous Delivery

Desirable Criteria:

• Working experience developing in cloud ecosystem using Azure, Google Cloud, AWS), Docker, Kubernetes is a plus 
• Experience working with Azure DevOps
• Understanding and experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, particularly using Azure DevOps or similar tools.
• Familiarity with industry compliance standards such as PCI, GDPR, or FISMA.

Employee Benefits:

• Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives
• Enhanced Annual Leave
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Social Club
• Free carparking

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Ensuring that data quality is maintained to a high standard

Survey Coordinators should ensure that the prescribed sample size for the designated area is achieved and that non-response is kept to a minimum. They should also ensure that the data is collected in the prescribed manner and that the quality of this data is maintained by carrying out regular checks on the data collected as defined by HQ. The Coordinator should also work pro-actively with their Interviewers to encourage reluctant respondents to participate with relevant surveys.

Liaison with headquarters

As Coordinators may work offsite from CSO headquarters, Coordinators should be in regular contact with headquarters. This includes interaction by e-mail and phone contact, together with regular Co-Ordinator group meetings. Coordinators are expected to be pro- active and enthusiastic in relation to suggestions for survey improvements and implementation of same.

Adherence to deadlines

Specified deadlines will be applied to data and administrative returns. These deadlines may change from time to time depending on work requirements. Coordinators are expected to meet any specified deadlines and ensure that their Interviewers also comply with these deadlines.

Management of Change

Modes of data collection are constantly being updated. Coordinators are expected to keep abreast of such changes and to assist in the implementation of change as required.

Training

Partake in training as required.

Job Objectives

Management of the data collection team

This role involves ensuring that the work returned by the Survey Interviewers (up to 12 Survey Interviewers on a team) in a designated area is of the highest standard. Responsibilities include ensuring that specific deadlines are met, staff are motivated, and the work of the Survey Interviewers is carried out in the most effective and cost-efficient manner. Other duties include involvement in the recruitment and delivery of training to Interviewers in a designated area. The Survey Coordinator must also ensure that ongoing training needs are met and that all Interviewers are fully trained to carry out the duties assigned to them.

Skills Requirement

Essential Requirements

To be eligible for consideration candidates must:

• have fluent English, both written and spoken;
• have excellent communication skills with experience of personal interaction with the public, preferably through face-to-face interviewing or related work;
• have proven experience of staff management preferably in an off-site capacity and the organisation of work for groups in the recent past, i.e. within the past three years;
• proven ability for achieving work of high quality demonstrating a concern for achieving this;
• ability to monitor work output, ensuring good quality and targets of the Office are met which would lead to improving response rates;
• demonstrate high level of managerial skills with particular emphasis on leading and successfully delivering change in work practices;be a self-starter with the ability to work on own initiative and ability to meet tight deadlines;
• be enthusiastic about the job and have given some thought about how potential difficulties might be overcome;
• have experience of computer hardware, be computer literate including familiarity with Microsoft packages;
• Be available to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, in order to support a team of Survey Interviewers
• have successfully completed the Leaving Certificate examination or equivalent;
• hold a current full clean driving licence and have the full-time use of a car;
• have a clear understanding of the work of the CSO;

Desirable Qualifications

Additional qualifications in People Management or related area. Fluency in Irish is desirable but not a requirement.

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Closing date is 3 pm, Wednesday 20th September, 2023

Overview of An Garda Síochána

An Garda Síochána is the national police and security service of Ireland with approximately 14,000 Garda Members, 3,350 Garda Staff and 370 Garda Reserves. The mission of An Garda Síochána is ‘Keeping People Safe’. An Garda Síochána is unique among policing services internationally as a unitary body responsible for the security of the State andthe provision of policing services. The two functions are united by an underpinning philosophy: the protection of the individual and the safety of communities. An Garda Síochána is in and of the community and community policing is the key and core to what the organisation does.

Clerical Officer Role

An Garda Síochána seeks to employ permanent Clerical Officers and temporary Clerical Officers nationwide. Following completion of the competition, two panels will be established and they will remain in place for a 2-year period from when the panels are first created.

Responsibilities:

The nature of the work carried out by clerical staff may vary depending on the area of assignment within An Garda Síochána. It will involve such clerical/administrative tasks as may be assigned to the employee from time to time.

The following reflects the typical duties you may be required to undertake, if appointed.

• General clerical and administration duties e.g., filing, photocopying, answering/making telephone calls, dealing with emails etc. under the supervision of a designated manager;
• Supporting line-managers, and colleagues – both Garda Staff and Garda Members;
• Working as part of a team in delivering services;
• The role may involve interacting with the public – communicating and responding to queries and providing information face-to-face, by telephone or via email;
• Providing the highest standards in customer service;
• Using Information Technology on a daily basis, e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email and internet;
• Maintaining high quality records in a thorough and organised manner;
• Checking all work thoroughly to ensure it is completed to a high standard;
• Approaching work in a careful and methodical manner, displaying accuracy at all times, even when conducting routine/repetitive work;
• Any other duties deemed appropriate which are relevant to the grade of Clerical Officer.

Person Specification:

The candidate appointed as a Clerical Officer (CO) or Temporary Clerical Officer (TCO) in An Garda Síochána will be an individual of the utmost integrity and ethical values, demonstrating personal drive, commitment and energy. They will foster a culture of ethical behaviour and personal responsibility throughout their areas of responsibility.

Experience/Qualifications Required:

By the closing date of Wednesday 20th of September, 2023, candidates must:

• Have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role;
• Be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard;
• Have a good general level of education;
• Be at least 17 years of age before the closing date i.e. born on or before 20th of September, 2006.
• Fulfil citizenship, health & character requirements (see below) and clear Garda Vetting & Security Clearance.

Desirable Requirements:

• Previous relevant work experience, preferably in a customer service office environment;
• Skills/experience in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

In addition to the above, candidates must also be able to demonstrate the key competencies identified for effective performance at this level.

• Team Work;
• Information Management/Processing;
• Delivery of Results;
• Customer Service & Communication Skills;
• Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self-Development;
• Drive & Commitment to Public Service Values.

Eligibility to compete and certain restrictions on eligibility Citizenship Requirements

Eligible candidates must be: – A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or – A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa.

Salary The Clerical Officer Salary PPC Scale (rates effective 1st March 2023) is as follows: €519.96, €552.66, €560.96, €577.18, €601.09, €624.97, €648.84, €666.22, €685.91, €708.79, €724.90, €747.54, €770.05, €805.17, €832.78, €845.43

Personal Pension Contribution The PPC pay rate applies when the individual is required to pay a Personal Pension Contribution (otherwise known as a main scheme contribution) in accordance with the rules of their main/personal superannuation scheme. This is different to a contribution in respect of membership of a Spouses’ and Children’s scheme, or the Additional Superannuation Contributions (ASC).

A different rate will apply where the appointee is a civil servant or public servant recruited before 6th April 1995 and who is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution.

Important Note Entry will be at the minimum of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply, if, immediately prior to appointment the appointee is already a serving Civil Servant or Public Servant. Increments may be awarded annually subject to satisfactory performance.

To qualify candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer.

Location Choice

On the application form you may select one location choice. You should only make a location choice where you would be prepared to work if offered an appointment.

• Carlow
• Cavan
• Clare
• Cork
• Donegal
• Dublin
• Galway
• Kerry
• Kildare
• Kilkenny
• Laois
• Leitrim
• Limerick
• Longford
• Louth
• Mayo
• Meath
• Monaghan
• Offaly
• Roscommon
• Sligo
• Tipperary
• Waterford
• Westmeath
• Wexford
• Wicklow

Changes to your location choice will not be permitted after the closing date. Vacancies for which you may be considered will extend only to a city/town in your chosen county. Candidates should be aware that vacancies may not arise in all of the above locations while this panel is active. Once a candidate has been assigned, they are removed from the panel.

Position These panels will be used to fill permanent and/or temporary positions at this grade which may arise during the lifetime of the panels.

Temporary Tenure (Temporary Clerical Officer) Assignments will be to a temporary position. The duration and period of a temporary contract will vary from post to post. There is no entitlement to a permanent position.

The duration of your probation will vary depending on the contract awarded. Probation in most circumstances will amount to 1/3 of the full contract amount. Example: Contract is awarded for 12 weeks – probation will last for 4 weeks.

Notwithstanding the above paragraph on tenure, we retain the right to consider holding a confined Selection Process for permanent appointment to certain positions within the An Garda Síochána in certain limited circumstances.

Any such process will be held in compliance with the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA) Code of Practice.

Permanent Tenure and Probation (Clerical Officer) The appointment is to a permanent position on a probationary contract in the Civil Service.

This is a pensionable whole-time position. The probationary contract will be for a period of one year from the date specified on the contract. Notwithstanding this paragraph and the paragraph immediately following below, this will not preclude an extension of the probationary contract in appropriate circumstances.

During the period of your probationary contract, your performance will be subject to review by your supervisor(s) to determine whether you: – Have performed in a satisfactory manner, – Have been satisfactory in general conduct, and – Are suitable from the point of view of health with particular regard to sick leave. – Prior to the completion of the probationary contract a decision will be made as to whether or not you will be retained pursuant to Section 5A(2) Civil Service Regulation Acts 1956 – 2005.

This decision will be based on your performance assessed against the criteria set out in (i) to (iii) above. The detail of the probationary process will be explained to you and you will be given a copy of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform’s guidelines on probation.

Notwithstanding the preceding paragraphs in this section, the probationary contract may be terminated at any time prior to the expiry of the term of the contract by either side in accordance with the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts, 1973 to 2005.

In certain circumstances your contract may be extended and your probation period suspended.

The extension must be agreed by both parties. – The probationary period stands suspended when an employee is absent due to Maternity or Adoptive Leave. – In relation to an employee absent on Parental Leave or Carers Leave, the employee may require probation to be suspended if the absence is not considered to be consistent with the continuation of the probation. – Probation may be suspended in cases such as absence due to a non-recurring illness.

The employee may, in these circumstances, make an application to the employer for an extension to the contract period.

Hours of attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to on average not less than 41 hours 15 minutes’ gross including lunch breaks, or 35 hours’ net per week.

The successful candidate will be required to work such additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of his/her duties subject to the . limits set down in the working time regulations.

Annual Leave The annual leave allowance for this position is 22 days rising to 23 days after 5 years’ service, 24 days after 10 years’ service, 25 days after 12 years’ service and 26 days after 14 years’ service. This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave, is based on a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays.

The annual leave for the temporary positions will be on a pro rata basis.

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.

Sick Leave Pay during properly certified sick absence, provided there is no evidence of permanent disability for service, will apply on a pro-rata basis, in accordance with the provisions of the sick leave circulars.

Officers who will be paying Class A rate of PRSI will be required to sign a mandate authorising the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection to pay any benefits due under the Social Welfare Acts directly to the employing Department or Organisation. Payment during illness will be subject to the officer making the necessary claims for social insurance benefit to the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection within the required time limits.

You will be required to sign a mandate authorising the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection to pay any benefits due under the Social Welfare Acts direct to An Garda Síochána. Payment of salary during illness will be subject to your making the necessary claims for social insurance benefit to the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection within the required time limits.

Superannuation and Retirement The successful candidate will be offered the appropriate superannuation terms and conditions as prevailing in the Civil Service at the time of being offered an appointment. In general, an appointee who has never worked in the Public Service will be offered appointment based on membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (“Single Scheme”). Full details of the Scheme are at www.singlepensionscheme.gov.ie.

Where the appointee has worked in a pensionable (non-Single Scheme terms) public service job in the 26 weeks prior to appointment or is currently on a career break or special leave with/without pay different terms may apply. The pension entitlement of such appointees will be established in the context of their public service employment history.

Closing Date

The closing date for receipt of applications is: 3pm Wednesday 20th of September, 2023.

Applications will not be accepted after the closing date.

AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS YOU WILL BE ASKED TO ANSWER SOME COMPETENCY BASED QUESTIONS – WE HAVE A BLOG THAT WILL HELP YOU TO MASTER THESE QUESTIONS – CLICK HERE TO READ IT!

For more information about eligibility and the application process please see information booklet on the An Garda Siochana website – click the APPLY button to go there.

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