BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – SOUTHERN REGION

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is a major voluntary organisation, which provides age related residential, educational and day services for people with intellectual disabilities, autism and communication disorders throughout the Cork and Kerry area.

1. Professional Qualifications, Experience etc.

• Each candidate for the appointment must possess:
• Have satisfactory experience as a Clerical Officer in the Brothers of Charity, HSE, TUSLA, other statutory health agencies, or a body which provides services on behalf of the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004 OR
• Have obtained a pass (Grade D) in at least five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Leaving Certificate Examination, including Mathematics and English or Irish¹. Candidates should have obtained at least Grade C on higher level papers in three subjects in that examination OR
• Have completed a relevant examination at a comparable standard in any equivalent examination in another jurisdiction. OR
• Hold a comparable and relevant third level qualification of at least level 6 on the National Qualifications Framework maintained by Qualifications and Quality Ireland, (QQI) Note¹ Candidates must achieve a pass in Ordinary or Higher level papers. A pass in a foundation level paper is not acceptable.Candidates must have achieved these grades on the Leaving Certificate Established programme or the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme. The Leaving Certificate Applied Programme does not fulfil the eligibility criteria AND
• Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and administrative ability), for the proper discharge of the office.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to deal with the public and work as part of a team.
• Have 3 years post qualification experience of working in an administrative / office environment and previous experience of working within the Medical/Health Service would be desirable.
• Have excellent organisational and co-ordination skills.
• Have ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Have commitment to teamwork.
• Have ability to be flexible and work on your own initiative.
• Have confidence, interested and enthusiastic and possess a friendly and positive approach to service users and staff.
• Have full driving licence which qualifies you to drive on Irish roads is essentia

Th person will be the admin support to the Area Manager in a dynamic environment. The post holder will be required to take an active part in ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the Area and reflect the ethos and vision of the Brothers of Charity Services and that all co-workers are meeting the needs of the people who use services therein.
The person appointed should have the ability to participate proactively as a member of the sectoral team and contribute positively to the ongoing development of the Services. The person appointed will be flexible, innovative and provide an efficient secretarial/administrative service.
The role is characterised by providing a confidential and supportive environment in which the Manager may efficiently and effectively conduct the business of the Area.

1. Professional Qualifications, Experience etc.

• Each candidate for the appointment must possess:
• Have satisfactory experience as a Clerical Officer in the Brothers of Charity, HSE, TUSLA, other statutory health agencies, or a body which provides services on behalf of the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004 OR
• Have obtained a pass (Grade D) in at least five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Leaving Certificate Examination, including Mathematics and English or Irish¹. Candidates should have obtained at least Grade C on higher level papers in three subjects in that examination OR
• Have completed a relevant examination at a comparable standard in any equivalent examination in another jurisdiction. OR
• Hold a comparable and relevant third level qualification of at least level 6 on the National Qualifications Framework maintained by Qualifications and Quality Ireland, (QQI) Note¹ Candidates must achieve a pass in Ordinary or Higher level papers. A pass in a foundation level paper is not acceptable.Candidates must have achieved these grades on the Leaving Certificate Established programme or the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme. The Leaving Certificate Applied Programme does not fulfil the eligibility criteria AND
• Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and administrative ability), for the proper discharge of the office.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to deal with the public and work as part of a team.
• Have 3 years post qualification experience of working in an administrative / office environment and previous experience of working within the Medical/Health Service would be desirable.
• Have excellent organisational and co-ordination skills.
• Have ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Have commitment to teamwork.
• Have ability to be flexible and work on your own initiative.
• Have confidence, interested and enthusiastic and possess a friendly and positive approach to service users and staff.
• Have full driving licence which qualifies you to drive on Irish roads is essential

1. Age

The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants.

• Public Servants not affected by this legislation:

Public servants recruited between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age.
Public servants recruited since 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70.
3. Health
Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
4. Character:
Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
Salary Scale: €35,609 - €54,914 including 1 LSI pro-rata per annum (1/8/25 DOH Consolidated Scales).