- Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025. While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required. Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Staff Nurse to join our team in the Carlow/Kilkenny Respite service based in both Carlow and Kilkenny. Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time Salary Scale: €37,060 to €54,111 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI's (Long Service Increments) Annual Leave Entitlement: 33 pro rata per annum This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Overview of the Post The purpose of the role is to work as a member of the team providing respite and home support services, in all Enable Ireland locations across Carlow and Kilkenny. To work with the children/young people through a person centred approach to meet their identified needs during their stay in active partnership and in line with the needs and wishes of each child and family. This post will involve week day and weekend work, sleep overs and night duty. Duties: Create an environment, which promotes each child's participation in terms of choice and decision-making and in which each child is enabled to reach their highest level of independence. The candidate should display a skilled approach to clinical and therapeutic interventions to provide care across various states of health and wellbeing and promoting wellness. The candidate should be able to work within their scope of practice, building on their professional development throughout their employment. Be a lead clinician in assigned, allocated clinical areas of responsibility and carry a clinical caseload appropriate to the post. Be responsible for the co-ordination, assessment, planning, implementation and review of care for children according to service standards including TUSLA and HIQA regulations. Ensure the implementation of agreed programmes of care for each child, are met in ways, which promote dignity and respect for the child. Identify and understand the health and medical needs of each child as required and ensure their needs are met appropriately. Work with individual children in a range of settings. At all times the staff will take the lead in ensuring the safety of the children. Provide leadership, support, mentorship to all support staff in the provision of clinical and care support services across multiple locations. Takes responsibility for the line management and clinical supervision of staff and student within the team/service as required. In partnership with parents/carers/team to act as facilitator to foster links with the child's future educators. Identify training needs and deliver training to non-nursing staff as required. Ensure that the care and hygiene of treatment rooms, bathroom and toileting facilities are to the highest standards. Planning and management of bus routes and time schedules and act as bus escort in the transportation of the children to and from home as required. Staff will be expected to display appropriate sensitivity while working closely with families and service users. Works in accordance with Enable Ireland's Code of Practice, Guidelines for working with Services Users and other Enable Ireland National Policies and Procedures. In consultation with the inter/multidisciplinary team be responsible for the design, implementation and evaluation of the programme of activity for each child. Liaise with and organise Paediatric Clinics as appropriate. Liaise with Health Care Professionals. Ensure that equipment, toys and furniture are maintained in good order. Overall responsibility for children's clothing and equipment, ensuring they go home in good order. Planning and Organising of Activities and Resources: Plans and organises activities and necessary resources efficiently and effectively. Understands the importance of time management for themselves and in particular how this translates to organising their assigned caseload. Demonstrates the ability to arrange and schedule activities. Deals with unexpected scenarios with persistence and flexibility to ensure the achievement of goals. Will be accountable for regular documentation of children's progress in their files. Professional Development and Standards in the Service: Ensures that all records and technical data are up to date and available if required. Ensures strict compliance with health and safety standards and adheres to operational guidelines ensuring equipment is checked and working correctly in accordance with safety standards. Maintains a disciplined and professional level of performance under sustained or situational pressure. Integrity & Decision Making: Holds an appropriate and effective set of professional values and beliefs and behaves in line with professional standards as set down by Enable Ireland NMBI, and other relevant professional bodies. Makes decisions in a well-judged and timely manner bringing all relevant information to bear. Uses logical analysis to break complex problems into their component parts. Promotes and consistently supports the demonstration and development of evidence based service delivery. Service Delivery & Initiative: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to make a credible contribution to the service. Collaborate with the children and young people while working in partnership with parents/family/carer and all other relevant stakeholders to identify and achieve goals. Strives to achieve quality results at all levels of the servicein line with the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) as adopted by Enable Ireland. Takes initiatives to move the service forward and shows a willingness to try out new ideas under supervision that add service delivery value. Is committed to achieving evidence based goals and the continuous improvement of the service. Shows enthusiasm and a high level of motivation in completing projects. Building and Maintaining Working Relationships: Forms strong positive working relationships across all areas of the service, builds on a common understanding. Demonstrates a supportive and reciprocating work style including strong empathy with service users. To communicate effectively with parents of children attending the service so as to provide a children and family centred service. Works appropriately with all stakeholders. Team Working: To work in collaboration with the other members of the interdisciplinary team in the planning and delivery of services for children, in particular in the development of person centred planning. Attend and actively contribute to relevant clinical and professional and service meetings. Participate in training and developmental opportunities as identified and agreed. Support and contribute to research initiatives as required. Understands concepts of interdisciplinary team working and complexity of working in teams. Communication: Gets a message across fluently and persuasively in a variety of different media (oral, written and electronic). Makes a compelling case to positively influence the thinking of others. Demonstrates strong listening and interpersonal skills. Works in partnership with a range of relevant stakeholders. Leadership: Builds credibility and portrays the profession/service in a positive light by being professional and well informed. Demonstrates determination and initiative to achieve results and improve the service. Clearly accepts accountability for standards of performance in relevant area of responsibility. Inspires others to work to high standards by being enthusiastic about the profession and the service. Maintains ethical and personal standards at all times. Facilitates individual and group interventions in a skilled manner. Communicate and work in co-operation with the Manager and other team members in providing an integrated quality service, taking the lead role as required. To carry out vaccination of both service owners and staff as required. Essential Criteria: A recognised validated University Degree or an equivalent qualification in Intellectual Disability Nursing/ or Children's Nursing. Must be registered, with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI]. Candidates must have current eligibility to work in the state. Full manual driving licence for within the state / jurisdiction with access to own transport. Experience of working with children with disability. Annual registration On appointment, practitioners must maintain live annual registration maintained by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (Bord Altranais agus Cnimhseachais na hireann). And Practitioners must confirm annual registration with the NMBI to Enable Ireland. Desirable Criteria: Commitment to working in partnership with parents/carers and children in a family centred manner. Good knowledge of child protection & child development. Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of residential respite and day services. Understanding of HIQA standards. Experience of working with teenagers with behaviours that challenge. Experience of inter/transdisciplinary working. Maintains a disciplined and professional level of performance under sustained or situational pressure. - Demonstrates the ability to arrange and schedule activities. Be able to work effectively as a team member to work without daily supervision and be self-motivating. Willingness to embrace service development and change. If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including:- Excellent internal and external training opportunities Generous annual leave entitlements Flexible Working Long service reward scheme Pay adjusted Maternity Leave Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave Pay adjusted Paternity Leave Wellbeing benefits Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: Closing date for applications: Friday 8th May A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. 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Were looking for a friendly, organised Administrator to join our team in Kilkenny. The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below. If you enjoy keeping things running smoothly, helping people, and being part of a supportive workplace, this could be a great fit for you. What Youll Be Doing In this role, youll be right at the heart of the office, helping everything tick along day to day. Your work will include: Keeping company records, files, and documents well organised Handling data entry and updating our internal systems Supporting the team with general admin and coordination tasks Being the first point of contact for customer queries by phone and email Helping customers book maintenance and service appointments Youll play an important part in supporting the team and helping the business continue to grow. What Were Looking For Wed love to hear from someone who is: Positive, approachable, and enjoys working with people Reliable and takes pride in doing things well Open to learning and developing new skills A team player whos happy to support others when needed Comfortable juggling a few tasks at once in a busy environment Your Experience & Skills Ideally, youll have around 3 years experience in a similar role, along with: Strong communication and organisational skills Good time management and the ability to meet deadlines A keen eye xsokbrc for detail and accuracy Confidence working in a fast-paced setting Solid IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) What Youll Get in Return A welcoming and supportive team environment Opportunities to learn, grow, and build your career A varied role where no two days are the same A competitive salary, based on your experience If this sounds like you, wed love to hear from youclick apply for a confidential chat.

Finance Director FMCG The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications. - Kilkenny Position Description Newly created position with a well-established SME, FMCG business embarking on a period of sustained growth and development. The Finance Director will play a lead role in the business implementing a growth strategy, and driving continuous profitable growth in the business. Key aspects of role will involve: Commercial decision support and management reporting, establishing MI systems to provide high quality management information and KPI insights Ensuring optimal margins and revenue growth achieved Working closely with Sales team on pricing strategies Budgeting & forecasting, business planning, risk assessment Strong cashflow management Capex - evaluating proposals, developing businesses cases and ROI Managing all banking activities Board presentation and reporting and investor reporting Ensuring a best-in-class Accounting & Finance function with robust controls operating Candidate Background The ideal candidate will have the following background: Qualified Accountant, with a strong commercial acumen Proven track-record for delivery in career to date Hands-on experience of running a finance function within a smaller, scaling business Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills About Our Client Our client is a well-established FMCG business (high volume, low margin) business preparing to embark on a period of sustained growth and development. Remuneration Competitive base salary, performance bonus and benefits. Application / Registration Process Please note, if Yes not ticked to all 3 questions in application process, your application may not get reviewed. xsokbrc If youre interested in a career move however, this position may not be the right, please feel free to register with FK International directly on our website. Skills: Finance Director Head of Finance

Senior Internal Auditor Hybrid working Role Profile We are recruiting for the role of Senior Internal Auditor, who will be responsible for the execution of Tirlán’s strategic risk‑based internal audit plan. This wide‑ranging position will include providing assurance on the effectiveness of our risk management systems and the strength of our internal control processes. This will include assessing compliance with internal policies and procedures, laws and regulations, contractual terms and conditions, financial reporting requirements and best practice audit and risk policies. This role will report to the Internal Audit Manager. Responsibilities Plan, manage, and perform internal audits as part of the internal audit plan, including determining audit objectives and scope, identifying and assessing risks, developing time budgets and audit programs. Ensuring all audits are completed in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors standards, including Tirlán Internal Audit guidelines. Creatively uses data analytics and visualisation during audit planning, fieldwork and reporting. Perform examinations to determine compliance with all pertinent laws, regulations, policies, procedures, effectiveness in meeting operational requirements, efficiency, and sound accounting principles and practices. Provide independent and objective assessments of the internal controls, and develop recommendations to improve the control environment. Prepare and present audit reports, findings and recommendations to management and stakeholders, while ensuring timely follow‑up and resolution. Develop and maintain positive relationships with auditees. Perform ad hoc audit projects, assigned by the Head of Internal Audit. Represent Internal Audit in conjunction with major business initiatives and proactively advises management on the design and implementation of effective processes and controls while maintaining auditor independence. Contribute to the improvement of internal audit function by updating policies and risk assessments. Requirements Qualified in professional auditing and/or holding an accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or other recognised qualification). A minimum of 3 years post‑qualification experience in delivering operational and compliance audits and assisting in effectively solving problems. A full clean driver’s licence and flexibility to work across Tirlán office/site locations. Strong personal integrity, a role model for honesty and transparency, promoting trust in the organisation and its leadership. Hold a passion for audit, with a strong working knowledge of the IIA standards. Organised, with strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Analytical, problem‑solving mindset, detail orientated with ability to grasp the bigger picture. A highly motivated individual who can communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels including finance/non‑finance colleagues and senior management. Advanced skills in written and oral presentations and report writing. Knowledge of SAP desirable. Flexible on sector background and will consider candidates from practice and industry. We offer Hybrid working (flex Fridays). Free parking incl. EV charging – where applicable. On‑site gym free to use for employees. Parenting room. Work/life balance and collaborative work culture. Career progression opportunities. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Do you have a passion for retail and get a buzz from providing a fantastic customer experience ? If so, we are now looking for a Sales Assistant to join our Kilkenny Store. Previous experience in a retail store would be beneficial but training will be given. In Return We’ll Provide 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rated for weekly hours) plus extra days holidays every 3 years to a max of 5 years Additional pay increases in line with our Trailblazers retail development programme – earn as you learn! Discounted gym membership Fantastic staff discounts on all Regatta Group brands Cycle to work scheme A friendly culture built on teamwork and respect Fantastic monthly and annual awards to recognise individual and store achievements, with Store of the month awards and a prize for store of the year Long service awards, including meals and trips away as well as an extra day of annual leave! A charity fundraising matching scheme Main Duties Maximising sales in your store Selling a range of excellent products to meet customers’ individual needs Delivering a fantastic customer service experience to every customer Taking pride in making sure the store always looks amazing Processing deliveries, replenishing stock quickly and keeping the store immaculate and well merchandised Regatta Great Outdoors Ireland have a number of stores and concessions across Ireland, selling great clothing, footwear and equipment from Regatta, Dare2b and Craghoppers. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Tirlán in Kilkenny is seeking a WPI Process Manager on a Fixed Term Contract. The successful candidate will implement best practices for safety and production efficiency, analyze data for improvements, and collaborate with teams to meet production targets. Ideal candidates will have 2–3 years of management experience in relevant sectors, strong planning skills, and knowledge of dairy processes. Join Tirlán’s innovative team dedicated to sustainable practices and operational excellence. #J-18808-Ljbffr

WPI Process Manager Fixed Term Contract About Tirlán A talented team of over 2,100 people manage Tirlán’s network of 11 production facilities and 52 agri retail outlets serving its communities with annual revenues of over €3 billion expected in 2022. Tirlán’s state‑of‑the‑art headquarters in Kilkenny city and innovation centre in Ballyragget promote innovation, creativity and collaboration. Tirlán is committed to sustainability throughout the organisation through its comprehensive Living Proof programme, and the Science‑Based Targets initiative (SBTi) contained within it. Role Profile This role is based in the Whey Plant Ballyragget and will report to the Whey Plant Manager. Key Responsibilities Promote & implement best practice Health & Safety procedures, in line with Tirlán’s Zero Harm policies. Adhere to product safety and legality standards, in line with our Quality Management System. Analyse production data, identify inefficiencies, and implement process improvements to maximise yield and minimise waste. Produce highest quality product to meet agreed customer and product specifications. Collaborate with the Commercial team in the planning and implementation of customer requirements in line with overall plant KPIs. Bring resolution to deviations in Whey plant metrics with robust CAPA. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure adequate governance & compliance of incoming process streams, in line with KPIs. Ensure production targets (throughput, yields, recoveries) are met. Champion a collaborative team environment and mentor new hires to deliver an effective and efficient workforce within the Whey Plant. Represent the company professionally during customer visits, audits, and meetings. Identify and implement process improvements that can deliver maximum benefits to the business using lean manufacturing principles, in line with our Business Excellence approach. Actively identify and participate in activities/projects focusing on innovation and improvement in production methods/processes. Promote and drive a culture on site which maximises employee engagement levels through our ways of working. Act as an effective communicator and implementer of change within the plant. Comply with all HR policies and procedures in dealing with staff issues. Key Requirements 2–3 years management experience in the Food, Pharmaceutical or Beverage manufacturing sector; experience in manufacture of products used in sensitive or specialist customer applications is an advantage. Ability to work to tight deadlines with excellent planning/scheduling skills. Aptitude for operational processes, working with cross‑functional teams, Lean and continuous improvement. Demonstrate high technical ability and attention to detail to do the job at a high level of accomplishment. Computer literate (Microsoft Office suite & a working knowledge of SAP). Working knowledge of IQS/MES an advantage. Strong communication with multi‑functional stakeholders. Knowledge of dairy products, processes and recipes an advantage. Possesses motivational skills oriented towards encouraging people’s best performance possible. Customer orientation and business awareness. Information handling skills. Other Motivated and self‑driven. Excellent influencing skills. Proactive and innovative problem‑solving skills with good analytical and IT skills. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth. We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Waconia Public Schools is seeking an Athletics Facilities and Fields Coordinator to oversee athletic facilities operations. This full-time role requires a four-year degree in sports management or related field and three years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include supervising safety and maintenance of fields. Starting salary ranges from $54,585 to $66,966 based on qualifications. Candidates must apply online at the provided link before the position is filled. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Role We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Outreach Respite Manager to join our team in Respite Services Carlow / Kilkenny. Contract Details Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: Full-time Salary Scale: €55,430 to €68,228 pro rata per annum Annual Leave Entitlement: 33 pro rata per annum This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Overall Purpose of the Post The post holder will be responsible for the development, management and delivery of a range of respite services in the region including day, evening and weekend respite, afterschool support, summer activity sessions and future alternative respite services across the Southeast. This includes responsibility for the management of staffing, budgets, and the provision of the highest standards of respite care. This will consist of planning, developing, managing and reviewing services in line with the identified needs in the area and aligned to Enable Ireland’s Strategic Plan and model of service delivery. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and the implementation of Enable Ireland policies and procedures, ensuring that services are child-centered and in line with best practice ensuring a high standard of clinical care is maintained. The successful candidate will line manage and provide support and supervision and ensure appropriate training is delivered to the staff team. Qualifications Recognised third level qualification in Nursing or Social care relevant to the post Experience working with children with disabilities Previous management/supervisory experience relevant to the role Experience leading and managing teams and resource management Experience delivering training Experience of working in the health care or not for profit sector Benefits Excellent internal and external training opportunities Generous annual leave entitlements Long service reward scheme Pay adjusted maternity leave Pay adjusted adoptive leave Pay adjusted paternity leave Equality and Diversity Enable Ireland is an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintaining a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. Enable Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Fairways Hotel is seeking a highly-motivated Outreach Respite Manager to oversee the development and delivery of respite services across the Southeast region. The successful candidate will ensure the highest standards of care, manage staffing and budgets, and ensure compliance with relevant policies. A recognized qualification in Nursing or Social care and experience with children with disabilities are essential. The role offers full-time hours and generous annual leave entitlements. #J-18808-Ljbffr