Day Centre Manager - Pinegrove, Co. Waterford The Alzheimer Society of Ireland works across the country in the heart of local communities providing dementia specific services and advocating for the rights of people affected by dementia to quality supports and services. Our vision is an Ireland where people affected by dementia are valued and supported. A national non‑profit organisation, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is person centred, rights‑based and grassroots led with the voice of the person with dementia and their carer at its core. We are recruiting a Day Centre Manager to lead the Day Centre service in Pinegrove Day Care, Pinegrove Day Centre, Passage Road, Grange Upper, Waterford X91 ET10 who will report to the Operations Manager. This is a permanent contract working 35 hours per week. To be successful in this role you will need experience in caring for the person with dementia. You will be required to have experience in Human Resource Management, Financial management, Quality standards and risk management. You will need good communication skills, be open and enthusiastic, have a positive attitude, lead by example, make staff feel valued, and be able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team. A Nursing Degree and registration with NMBI is desirable. Salary will be commensurate with the care sector, and dependent on relevant experience. A detailed job description is available on The ASI website. If you are interested in applying for this post, please submit a full and up‑to‑date CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you could undertake this role. Closing date for applications is 23rd January 2026. The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Job Title Day Care Manager Job Holder Job Location: Waterford Reports to: Operations Manager Purpose of Position The Day Care Manager is responsible for providing best practice dementia specific care to all the clients in the Day Care Centre. He or she provides and promotes a model of care which is person centred, community focused and has an appreciation of the needs of the carer. He or she is responsible for managing and guiding all of the staff required to run the centre. He or she is responsible for health and safety and administration of the day care centre. Main Duties and Responsibilities Assess and provide appropriate client care in the centre. Respect the rights, dignity and confidentiality of all clients that attend the day care centre and their carers or advocates. Build up a trusting relationship with clients and their carers so that they feel secure in the day care environment. Provide care to clients as required including personal care and hygiene, glucose checks, dressings, colostomy care, observing urinary output and bowel movement, taking temperature and blood pressure and recording the same where necessary (CAN NON NURSE MANAGERS DO THESE). Administer or prompt medication provided by the GP to the client. Provide a service to the client that focuses on increasing their self esteem and providing a better quality of life for the client and their carers. In consultation with the clients, carers, advocates, care workers and volunteers devise and implement suitable holistic care plans for the clients. Liaise with Home Care Coordinators or PHN’s regarding clients requirements for day or home care service. Responsible for proper administration and recording of all care plans and medication prescribed to the client and the safe storage of the same in the day care centre. Ensure that the personal care needs including wound dressing and medical care as requested by PHN or GP are met and that attention is paid by staff to client dignity, hygiene and safety standards. Provide stimulating and enjoyable activities for the clients in a relaxed and homely environment in the centre. Escalate any client nursing concerns to the PHN. Promote good relationships with carers and a partnership in care approach. Welcome any visitors to the centre and give feedback to family carers regarding clients in the centre or consult with them on the wellbeing of their family member. Provide phone support and relay information to family carers on issues arising in the daily care of a client in the centre. Provide care supports and education to family carers. Arrange chiropody clinics weekly and administer and document payments for the same. Document any client accidents, incidents or complaints and report them to the Operations Manager and HR if necessary. Supervise, coordinate and support the work of all staff assigned to him or her: manage all staff and volunteers including carers, kitchen staff, bus drivers when applicable and escorts in the day care centre by ensuring clarity of roles, assignment of duties, adequate staff–client ratios at all times, arrangement of leave etc. Ensure that all new employees and volunteers receive appropriate induction and that their ongoing training needs are periodically reviewed and actioned. Ensure fair and consistent application of all Society policies and procedures as applicable to the day centre. Conduct regular performance reviews with all staff and deal with any breaches of policy, disciplinary or grievance matters in a timely manner. Hold regular meetings with staff on matters relating to the running of the centre, care provision, staff matters, updates of existing policies and procedures, induction to new policies etc. Deal with any staff issues in a timely and effective manner. Liaise and take advice from HR where necessary. Liaise with the Home Care Coordinator when staff cover is required in the centre or for necessary client referrals. Ensure that staff training is up to date including People Moving and Handling, First Aid and other required courses. Provide necessary reports and practical tasks for those doing FETAC Level 5. Maintain all necessary records and costs on the same. Ensure that an open learning culture is created and maintained. Advertise and recruit for volunteer activity staff and ensure all required paperwork is processed. Assist in the placement of students looking for work experience in the centre. Give induction and ongoing supervision during their stay. Administer any paperwork required by the college and provide a report on their performance. Carry out the administration required to provide an efficient and effective Day Care Centre: keep and maintain appropriate records of clients in receipt of day care; input required data into the billing system for issuing invoices to day care clients; ensure that accurate statistics are recorded for the day care service and provide reports to the Operations Manager, Committee and the HSE. Liaise with the client's primary carer and public health nurse to complete the day care record; maintain the desk diary and day book with all required communication; order the required number of dinners for each day and document the same; process correspondence from client's primary carer and administer any processing of payments etc.; order required provisions for the day centre such as foods, kitchen or toilet paper, antibacterial gels etc.; apply for grants and ensure any grant income received and other income streams are utilised appropriately and to best effect; account for all monies spent to grant providers. Apply for VEC activity funding and maintain records of the same. Maintain all required record systems relating to management of the centre, staff and volunteers and make available to National Office and Regional Manager such records as required. Comply with food hygiene regulations and safe storage and administration of medication to clients. Ensure that fire and burglar alarms, emergency lights, fire extinguishers, hoists, electrical appliances and other safety equipment are checked as and when required to ensure they are in good working order and maintain records of the same. Ensure the maintenance and general care of the day care centre and its contents and the garden area. Ensure the heating boiler is maintained and serviced and that there is adequate heating oil at all times; keep safe keeping of donations or client money given to you; maintain daily attendance record; appraise and supervise a bi‑annual fire drill in the centre; ensure that there is an awareness of dementia issues at a local level and promote the services. Network and liaise with other service providers, health professionals and potential referral sources such as PHN’s, GP’s etc to promote the service. Organise events or seminars that could help promote the service. Keep the chairperson or committee informed on issues for their attention. Support the committee in fundraising activities from time to time such as Tea Day, Christmas sales etc. Attend training courses, conferences and meetings with the regional manager as required. Carry out any other duties that may be assigned from time to time. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required from this position. The holder of this position is required to respond with a flexible approach when tasks arise which are not specifically covered in this job description. Person Specification Essential Degree or foreign equivalent (validated by NQAI) ideally in Nursing, Social Care, Applied Social Studies or Social Studies. At least five years' post‑qualification experience in the health, social care or voluntary sector. At least three years' of management experience in a similar role. Experience of working with people with complex needs in a variety of different situations. Demonstrated knowledge of the voluntary sector, older people issues and dementia. Full clean driving license. Desirable Registered Nurse with An Bord Altranais or postgraduate qualification in Dementia. Registered Nurse with An Bord Altranais is highly desirable or an equivalent social care qualification. Skills and Competencies Strong client focus Commitment to deliver a high quality person‑centred care service. Empathy and respect for the rights of the individual with dementia. Good observational skills. Management Skills Ability to supervise, manage and motivate a team of carers. Ability to plan and manage change. Excellent organisational skills in the area of general administration, resource allocation etc. Financial awareness and ability to operate the centre within budget. Ability to handle effectively challenging deadlines and multiple tasks. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. An understanding of legislation relevant to the role such as Health and Safety, Employment legislation etc. Comprehensive understanding of the Irish health system and structures. Other Requirements Experienced computer user with strong MS office skills. Patience. Empathy. Reliability. Flexibility. Enthusiasm. Confidentiality. Key Relationships Internal Operations Manager. Other Society day centre managers in region. PR Fundraising. Information Training Department. HR HR. External PHN’s. GPs. Psychiatric community services. Community care service providers. Other voluntary organisations. Local nursing home. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading open-source software company is seeking an engineer to join their control plane engineering team, focusing on Kubernetes API Machinery. Responsibilities include developing features, reviewing patches, and improving workflows, while collaborating closely with fellow engineers. Candidates should have strong software engineering experience, be proficient in Linux operating systems, and possess coding skills in languages like Go or Java. This position offers flexible working arrangements and a commitment to open-source principles. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job summary APIs are the heart of Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift. We are growing our control plane engineering team whose primary focus is working on the foundation of the Kubernetes API machinery - both directly in the upstream and as part of the OpenShift product. If you get excited about CustomResourceDefinitions, kube-apiserver, admission, aggregation, garbage collection, priority & fairness or server-side apply, we want you on our global team. As an OpenShift engineer, you will work in one of the top Kubernetes teams industry-wide. You can help us push features forward in the upstream community and assist us in ensuring the OpenShift Kubernetes foundation is rock solid. What will you do? Create and guide new feature development; contribute to high profile and strategic open source projects in Kubernetes SIGs Create/submit patches for bug fixes and review patches from other contributors Continuously test your component/code on all levels and continuously improve our CI system Provide support for your component/code in production for internal and external customers. Improve current solutions and workflows; prefer appropriately simple, repeatable solutions over more complex and failure-prone ones Communicate and work effectively with all levels of associates including senior management Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, diagrams, code comments, and clear code where necessary Collaborate with other engineers across the Red Hat OpenShift engineering team and work alongside members of the Documentation, Support, and Quality Engineering (QE) teams What will you bring? Strong experience in an software engineering role Experience with Linux operating systems 3-5 years of experience writing code in either Go, Java, C/C++ or equivalent Good written and verbal communication skills in English Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills including performing root cause analysis Additional skills (considered a plus) Experience designing and implementing REST APIs Solid understanding of the Kubernetes API Server, Control Plane components, and architecture Experience working with Red Hat OpenShift Knowledge of Distributed Systems Record of contributing to an open source project or community including Kubernetes special interest groups (SIGs) Graduate of computer science or software engineering or equivalent work experience Presentations skills and public speaking skills for conferences and demos Enjoys solving challenging problems and working with emerging technologies About Red Hat Red Hat ( is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source ( software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact. Inclusion at Red Hat Red Hat’s culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village. Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO) Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Recruitment policy Red Hat does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between Red Hat and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities Red Hat supports individuals with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations to job applicants. If you need assistance completing our online job application, email. General inquiries, such as those regarding the status of a job application, will not receive a reply. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A national non-profit organisation is seeking a Day Centre Manager in Waterford to lead the Day Centre service and provide dementia-specific care to clients. The ideal candidate will have a degree in social care or a related field, with at least five years of relevant experience, and strong management skills. This role offers a permanent contract for 35 hours per week, with responsibilities including overseeing staff, ensuring quality care, and maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading open-source technology company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the KubeVirt project in a hybrid capacity. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development and CI/CD processes using technologies such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, and GoLang. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining open-source CI systems, contributing to project features, and collaborating with multiple engineering teams to ensure a high-performance development environment. A strong background in software engineering and communication skills in English are essential. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading enterprise software provider is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to focus on the development of AI Platforms in Waterford. The role involves architecture design, leading technology developments, and collaborating with open-source communities. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Go programming, experience with container-based applications, and strong understanding of Kubernetes architecture. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is required. This position offers a full-time, on-site work opportunity with excellent professional growth prospects. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Senior Software Engineer - Ansible (Waterford Office, Ireland or Brno Office, Czech Republic) Red Hat Waterford, County Waterford, Ireland The Ansible engineering team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer with a focus on backend web and API development to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with a group of talented engineers helping to improve efficiency and drive results through your contributions. The ideal candidate is friendly, collaborative, and passionate about working with others to achieve success. The job’s focus will be on expanding our enterprise Ansible offering through seamless integration with other configuration management and automation tooling. Through developing and maintaining the suite of projects Ansible offers as part of the Ansible Automation Platform’s content management arm, you will play a key role in helping us develop new features that allow our applications to be used in new ways, as well as helping to deliver these new tools for Ansible content creators and users. You will work closely with engineers across the Ansible organization to deliver features that can be used across our projects. What You Will Do Design, develop and test new backend features for Ansible Automation Platform Troubleshoot bugs and regressions, working closely with Quality Engineers to deliver working and feature-complete solutions Participate in product release cycles, deploying code to integration, staging and production environments, integrating with CI/CD tooling Perform software updates, peer code reviews, testing, and CVE analysis Help mentor and learn from other engineers in a highly-collaborative team environment, as well as participate in peer code reviews Regularly participate in the team’s Agile scrum process, demos and check-ins with Product Management and other stakeholders to align on use‑cases and plan new initiatives What You Will Bring Significant experience with Python, Django/Django Rest Framework and tools as pytest Experience with Linux Experience with utilizing container management platforms and development environments like Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker/Docker Compose, and Podman Experience with SQL and relational databases such as PostgreSQL Experience with CI/CD systems like Jenkins and GitHub Actions Experience working on large-scale projects utilizing version control (we use Git and GitHub/GitLab), open-source experience is a plus Demonstrated ability to quickly and accurately troubleshoot system and performance issues Interest in participating in the software design and architecture process Good communication skills, and experience working directly with and presenting to stakeholders An agile mindset, with openness and flexibility to pivot towards the highest priority work items as needed About Red Hat Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We’re a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact. Inclusion at Red Hat Red Hat’s culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village. Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO) Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Red Hat does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between Red Hat and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee. Red Hat supports individuals with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations to job applicants. If you need assistance completing our online job application, email application-assistance@redhat.com. General inquiries, such as those regarding the status of a job application, will not receive a reply. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Senior Software Engineer - Client Tools (Ireland or Brno, Czech Republic) Red Hat Waterford, County Waterford, Ireland Overview The Red Hat Engineering Client Tools team is looking for a colleague interested in Linux, Python and Go to join us in Waterford, Ireland. In this role, you will work with a group of talented software engineers, software quality engineers, and contributors across the globe to ensure a smooth customer experience in connecting RHEL systems with Red Hat’s Hybrid Console services by modernizing the registration/content delivery and reporting experience delivered in RHEL. You’ll work on new features and address existing defects and bugs in our projects. The position will also allow you to learn the inner workings of Linux and improve your Python and Go language skills, as well as participate in technical vision and provide leadership on critical and high-impact projects. Note: This strategic role requires solid technical leadership, roadmap development, and ownership of the end-to-end experience of the new unified remote host configuration services. The Client Tools team is a highly collaborative, globally distributed group with engineers ready to help you onboard. What Will You Do Develop customer-facing tools in Go and Python. Develop integrations between various Red Hat Hybrid Console services and the RHEL stack. Contribute to the implementation of a more modernized registration, data collection, and remote management options as part of the unified client tools. Proactively utilize AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) throughout the development lifecycle to accelerate delivery and improve quality. Contribute to unit and integration tests and collaborate with quality engineers to ensure high product quality. Participate in technical vision and provide leadership on critical and high-impact projects. Stay up to date with the latest technologies and development methodologies. Prototype and present ideas; communicate with team members. Work in a cross-functional team with software engineers, quality engineers, product and project managers to implement features and processes. What Will You Bring Advanced experience in a Linux environment with Python or Go. Proficiency in Linux operation and administration; understanding of Linux architecture, services, configuration, and logging. Experience managing code on GitHub or other git platforms. Experience with system protocols, systemd, and RPM packages. Experience providing technical leadership across a global team and collaborating to deliver a shared vision. Detail-oriented thinking, customer perspective, debugging, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work as part of an agile team, follow clean code practices, and quickly absorb new knowledge. Proficient written and verbal English communication skills. The Following Will Be Considered a Plus Experience writing applications using network protocols and IPC technologies (e.g., D-Bus, Varlink). Involvement in upstream open source projects. Experience with cloud technologies. About Red Hat Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, delivering Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. We hire creative, passionate people who contribute ideas and solve problems in an open, inclusive environment. Red Hat supports flexible work arrangements depending on the role. Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Red Hat’s culture is built on openness, collaboration, and inclusion. We strive for equal opportunity and celebrate diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Red Hat is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to an affirmative action policy. We do not solicit unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies and provide accommodations to job applicants upon request at the email address below. If you need assistance completing our online application, email application-assistance@redhat.com. General inquiries about the status of a job application will not receive a reply. Red Hat does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a contract. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Senior Software Engineer – Red Hat OpenShift on OpenStack (Ireland) Red Hat — Waterford, County Waterford, Ireland Overview We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Red Hat OpenStack engineering team in Ireland. In this role you will contribute to the development and maintenance of the Red Hat OpenShift on OpenStack product (“Shift On Stack”) and help deliver a solution that provisions Red Hat OpenShift clusters on top of a Red Hat OpenStack Platform deployment. Responsibilities Become a significant contributor to the various components of Shift On Stack, from platform support pieces inside the Red Hat OpenShift installer to Operators for provisioning resources in Red Hat OpenStack Platform Contribute to the regular delivery cadence of Shift On Stack Build and maintain testing pipelines for Shift On Stack to cover new features, new integrations with OpenShift and OpenStack, and guard against regressions in quality Work with Red Hat OpenShift teams to shepherd code changes through their processes Qualifications Existing development skills in Go – a must Experience of rigorous software testing Passion for open source software development Deep understanding of cloud computing and container management; OpenShift/Kubernetes – a must Ability to work in a distributed team environment Experience using, developing, or administering Red Hat OpenStack Platform and/or Red Hat OpenShift environments – a big plus A willingness to proactively utilize AI‑assisted development tools such as Cursor and Claude Code for code generation, auto-completion, and intelligent suggestions to accelerate development cycles and enhance code quality Open to exploring and experimenting with emerging AI technologies relevant to software development, proactively identifying opportunities to incorporate new AI capabilities into existing workflows and tooling Benefits and Culture Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, solve complex problems, and make an impact. Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO) Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Red Hat does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading global software provider is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Waterford, Ireland. The successful candidate will develop tools and integrations focusing on Linux, Python, and Go. This role involves collaborating with a globally distributed team, contributing to technical leadership, and enhancing customer experiences. Candidates should have advanced Linux skills and be proficient in Python or Go. This position promotes a flexible work environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation. #J-18808-Ljbffr