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 2024 list.
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 Lifeguard/Pool Attendant to join our team based at our Childrens Disability Network Team West Kerry, Oakview Village, Tralee, Co Kerry.
Contract Type: Fixed Term contract – 1 year
Contract Hours: 0.51wte 20 hours p/w
Salary Scale: The current salary scale for this post is €15.45 per hour to €17.18 per hour.
Annual Leave: Annual leave entitlement is 30 days per annum pro rata
The Role: Working as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team to provide Hydrotherapy pool services to children and young adults.
Duties/Responsibilities Working under the direction of the Children's Disability Network Manager and as a member of the interdisciplinary team, the post holder will:
Duties: · Water quality test monitoring and record keeping
· Respond to any medical / accident/ incident / emergencies situations which may arise
· Customer Relations (be it dealing with service users, their families/ carers, other staff users, hires, main centre enquires)
· Maintaining high standards of hygiene in the department both in and out of the water and adhere fully to all hygiene procedures for all areas of the department
· Plant Room and Boiler Room Operations, as instructed by Manager
· Be familiar with Pool Normal Operation Procedures (NOPs) and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs)
· Be fully acquainted with and follow open up and close down procedures
· Assist in the dressing room with service owners/users, if required
· Assist owners/users on deck with use of hoists entering and exiting the water
· Stock control of cleaning products, chemical products, care products, towels when required
· To participate in training programmes and other developmental needs as identified by Line Managers, Director of Services or Enable Ireland
· Participate in regular supervision
· To adhere to record keeping requirements in accordance with agreed procedures
· To participate in other quality assurance activities within the service, including risk assessments.
· To attend relevant meetings as required and participate appropriately
· To adhere to practices, policies and procedures as outlined in the Enable Ireland's
Policies & Procedures Manual and Health & Safety Statement
· To be flexible and supportive of other departments and undertake any other activities
as requested by the Children's Services Manager / Director of Services
· Respond positively and favourably to Pool changing needs and operational practices, when required
Please see Job Description for full list of duties
This job description is not exhaustive; the post holder may be required to carry out other duties as requested by the Children's Disability Network Manager/Childrens Services Manager/Kerry Director of Services.
Essential Criteria: · Full, up to Date National Pool Lifeguard Qualification or equivalent
· Valid First Aid Qualification
· Previous Experience of working as a Lifeguard.
Desirable Criteria: · Previous Manual Handling & Patient Lifting Training
· Valid Pool Plant Room Operator's Qualification
· Previous Experience of working with pool plant room operations or general boiler room operations
What now? 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 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: To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form.
CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications is Thursday 17thApril 2025 at 2pm 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. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position.
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