Candidate Information Booklet – Sláinte Healthy Communities Local Development Officer
Longford County Council is one of Local Authorities in the Republic of Ireland. The
Council has responsibility for the delivery of a wide range of services which are necessary to
the physical, economic, social and cultural life of County Longford, with a focus on making
Longford an attractive place to live, work and invest.
The following comprises the areas of service delivery in Longford County Council:
• Economic & Community Development
• Fire & Emergency Services
• Local Enterprise
• Environment
• Planning
• Finance
• Cultural & Recreational Services
• Information Services
• Infrastructure
• Corporate Services
• Water Services
• Human Resources
* Housing
This is an opportunity to gain employment in the role of Sláinte Healthy Communities Local
Development Officer with Longford County Council.
Longford County Council is committed to a policy of open and fair recruitment,
in line with good practice, recruitment & selection standards, employment
legislation and relevant circulars from the Department of Housing, Local
Government & Heritage.
This Candidate Information Booklet is intended to provide information on the
post of Sláinte Healthy Communities Local Development Officer and the
selection process, and candidates are advised to familiarise themselves with the
detailed information in advance of submitting their application.
Candidates should satisfy themselves that they are eligible under the
Qualifications to apply for the post of Sláinte Healthy Communities Local
Development Officer.
Where a candidate provides false or misleading information or has deliberately
omitted relevant information on their application form this may result in their
disqualification from the competition.
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Sláinte Healthy Communities Local Development Officer
The Position
The Sláinte Healthy Communities (SHC) Local Development Officer will report both to the designated
Officer in Longford County Council and the SHC National Manager and will be instrumental in
organising and assisting the SHC Local Implementation Team. The SHC Local Development Officer will
be employed through a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Longford County Council and will work
with the local community, through the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC), its member
agencies, and other Community and Voluntary Fora, to assess the needs of the local area, to prepare
reports and to provide feedback to the LCDC, Longford County Council's Management Team, and the
SHC National Development Officer.
The purpose of the Sláinte Healthy Communities Programme (SHCP) is to implement change and to
focus on the social determinants of health. The SHC Local Development Office will have responsibility
for promoting and facilitating engagement between the local community, through the LCDC and PPN,
local agencies and services, the local authority and the HSE and Tusla.
The SHC Local Development Officer will have responsibility for engaging with the LCDC who will
provide the oversight structure with the SHC Local Implementation Team.
The SHC Local Development Officer will ensure that the plan for the Longford area is reviewed
regularly and will work with the local community to maintain an audit of local needs, to establish how
best to tackle problems and to ensure co-ordinated delivery of services and investment.
The SHC Local Development Officer will be supported by the SHC National Manager who will provide
mentoring and act as a forum to exchange experiences and learning. Start-up training, on-going
support and monitoring will be provided to the SHC Local Development Officer by the SHC National
Manager. The SHC National Manager will also act as a central source of information on activities and
programmes in operation and provide updates on their progress.
This role will support the delivery of the emerging outcomes framework for Healthy Ireland in ,
and the WHO European Healthy Cities Network (Phase VIII) objectives at local and regional levels. The
role prioritises actions to improve the wider determinants of health through local government's
statutory and developmental responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on empowering communities,
research and innovation, intersectoral collaboration, data management and evidence-informed
decision-making.
Role & Duties of the Post
The purpose of the Sláinte Healthy Communities Programme (SHCP) is to implement change and to
focus on the social determinants of health. The SHC Local Development Office will have responsibility
for promoting and facilitating engagement between the local community, through the LCDC and PPN,
local agencies and services, the local authority and the HSE and Tusla.
The duties of the post will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Work intensively with identified disadvantaged areas and marginalised groups to co-design
health and wellbeing interventions that reflect local priorities.
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* Apply principles of empowerment, participation, social justice, and equality in all aspects of
planning and delivery.
* Work with relevant local Sláinte Healthy Communities Programme services (e.g., HSE, family
support, education providers) to ensure integrated and improved delivery of health and
wellbeing initiatives promotion and support programmes.
* Use and gather relevant local datasets to target communities experiencing the greatest health
inequities and build evidence case for resource allocation or intervention.
* Develop a -year Sláinte Healthy Communities Work Programme based on local need and
priorities - established from innovative and participatory community engagement and needs
assessment exercises with Annual Action Plans comprising of seed funding to action local
priorities.
* Map, align and leverage local authority activities that influence the wider determinants of
health and include within relevant Healthy Ireland data gathering exercises.
* Advise elected members and senior executives on relevant policies and programmes related to
health, equality, and wellbeing.
* Facilitate Community Health and Wellbeing Networks and support the development of local
wellbeing forums, and wellbeing leadership initiatives within communities.
* Work confidently and sensitively with elected representatives, senior executives, and cross-
sectoral leaders to address health and wellbeing inequalities.
* Act as a catalyst and connector across directorates and sections (e.g planning, transport,
housing, environment, community) to align activity with health and wellbeing objectives.
* Champion whole-system, place-based, preventative approaches to health and wellbeing,
working across local authority directorates and with external partners to create enabling
environments that foster wellbeing for all.
* Explore resource mechanisms across all Government Departments and at EU level to address
local community priorities.
* Leverage research, data, innovation, and WHO/EU collaboration to encourage local
government leadership in improving health and wellbeing outcomes.
* Develop or contribute to funding bids in conjunction with communities to resource local
priority initiatives.
* Capacity to influence, align, and coordinate across internal directorates and external
stakeholders and demonstrate partnership management and stakeholder engagement skills e.g
co-ordination of Sláinte Healthy Communities Local Implementation Team.
* Use local data, research, and evidence to shape decisions and measure outcomes and .
* Represent the Local Authority in regional and national networks and international platforms
such as the WHO European Healthy Cities Network.
* Drive whole-of-local-government, whole-of-community and whole-of-place approaches to
wellbeing, focusing on the social, economic, environmental and cultural determinants of
health.
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COMPETENCIES
Key competencies for the post of Sláinte Healthy Communities Local Development Officer are given in
the table below. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their
application form of their competence under each of these headings. Take particular note of the
competencies below listed as any shortlisting or interview processes will be based on the information
provided by the candidate in their completed application form.
* Demonstrates experience in the management or coordination of cross-sectoral or
cross-departmental initiatives that impact on community wellbeing.
* Ability to lead change processes in partnership with internal and external
stakeholders.
MANAGEMENT &
• Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain positive and beneficial
CHANGE relationships with relevant stakeholder interests.
* Demonstrates an understanding of local authority change dynamics, including
political considerations and inter-agency working.
* Effectively manages the introduction of change; fosters a culture of creativity in
stakeholders and overcomes resistance to change.
* Demonstrates Project planning and delivery skills—especially in settings involving
multi-stakeholder coordination.
* Proactively identifies problems, areas for improvement and contributes to solutions.
* A strong focus on prevention, equity, and sustainability in local government or
DELIVERING community service delivery.
RESULTS
• Ability to use data, evidence, and performance indicators to monitor progress and
inform resource allocation.
* Demonstrates the ability to contribute to operational plans and develop team plans
in line with priorities and actions for their area of operation, having regard to
corporate goals, operational objectives and available resources.
* Demonstrates effective skills in engaging and empowering communities—especially
marginalised or underserved groups.
* Demonstrates confidence in influencing political and executive leadership to support
PERFORMANCE wellbeing priorities.
THROUGH PEOPLE
• Leads, motivates and engages others to achieve quality results.
* Effectively identifies and manages conflict and potential sources of conflict.
* Demonstrates capacity to foster trust, listen deeply, and navigate competing
priorities.
* Commitment to equity, inclusion and community empowerment.
* Demonstrates resilience, initiative, and a proactive approach to solving complex
problems.
* Maintains a reflective practice approach, learning from experience, data, and
PERSONAL feedback.
EFFECTIVENESS
* Is enthusiastic about the role and is motivated in the face of difficulties and
obstacles.
* Demonstrates a curiosity and openness to research, innovation, and EU opportunity.
* Operates effectively in an environment with significant complexity and pace
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* Demonstrates understanding of the role of Healthy Ireland Programmes and WHO
European Healthy Cities Network in the context of wider local authority service
delivery.
* Demonstrate awareness of Community Development Principles and a strong
understanding of the Social Determinants of Health to support delivery of Healthy
Ireland priorities – with clear understanding of the roles that housing, transport,
planning, environment, and social infrastructure play in shaping health and
KNOWLEDGE, wellbeing.
EXPERIENCE AND
• Demonstrates knowledge & understanding of the structure and functions of local
SKILLS government and in particular working across boundaries and with elected members.
* Demonstrates knowledge of current local government issues, future trends and
strategic direction of local and national government and at WHO/EU level.
* Has relevant administrative experience of compiling, preparing and presenting
reports, and budget and financial and resource management skills.
* Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of research methods, data
management and innovative approaches to their work.
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Sláinte Healthy Communities Local Development Officer
QUALIFICATIONS
. Character
Candidates must have on the latest date of receipt of completed applications:
(a) be of good character with a friendly, open and outgoing disposition is essential
(b) have the ability to stay focused and resilient under pressure
(c) the capacity to interact effectively with local elected members and people from a broad
range of sectors including local development/community organisations.
(d) have the enthusiasm for meeting and working with a variety of people and groups on an
on-going basis
. Health
Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of
ability to render regular and efficient service.
. Citizenship
Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be:
(a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of
the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway; or
(b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or
(c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the
free movement of persons; or
(d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp
visa: or
(e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act or
any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has
a stamp visa or
(f) 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 visa.
. Education, Training and Experience etc.
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
* A third-level degree (NFQ Level or higher) in a relevant field such as community/sports
development, youth work, social sciences, public health, social policy, public administration,
planning, or related discipline.
A minimum of years' relevant experience in any of the following:
(a) Local government, public sector, or similar roles involving strategic planning, project
coordination, or community engagement.
(b) Work with disadvantaged communities or target populations to address social exclusion
or inequality.
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(c) Cross-sectoral coordination or partnership development.
(d) Policy development, research, or evaluation related to the determinants of health.
(e) Operating effectively within political, community and policy-making environments,
demonstrating ability to work across boundaries of role, sector and geography.
(f) Project management and delivery, budgeting and performance-monitoring experience.
. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Attitude etc.
* Knowledge and understanding of Sláintecare Reform, Healthy Ireland Outcomes
Framework.
* Experience of building, managing and nurturing partnerships and relationships across a
wide range of key stakeholders
* An understanding and/or experience of local government structures and political
environment
* Facilitation and group-work skills.
* Understanding of those who experience health inequalities.
* Experience of report writing, strategic planning and funding application processes
* Effective communication skills.
* Excellent IT & administration skills, including MS Word, Excel & Power Point
* Experience in managing budgets and finances and experience with processing payments
* An understanding and/or experience in gathering qualitative and quantitative data,
analysis, research and evaluation to policy and practice.
* Appreciation of use of social media and varied communication platform
* Understanding of multi-level governance and/or experience of working across local,
regional, national and European contexts.
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PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYMENT
. The Post
The post is wholetime (i.e. hours per week) and appointment may be permanent or temporary.
. Location
Longford County Council reserves the right to assign the successful candidate to any premises in use by
the Council, now or in the future.
The person appointed will be required to report to their place of work by their own means of transport
and at their own expense.
. Commencement
Longford County Council shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such
appointment within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up the appointment
within such period or such other longer period as the Council in its absolute discretion may determine,
Longford County Council shall not appoint them.
. Working Hours
The person appointed will be required to work a -hours per week, Monday to Friday. A flexible
working system is in operation. Longford County Council reserves the right to alter the hours of work
from time to time.
All hours worked are subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of
Working Time Act,, and the Organisation of Working Time Regulations,. Longford County
Council requires employees to record their hours using a Clocking system.
. Reporting Arrangements
Sláinte Healthy Communities Local Development Office will report both to the appointed Senior
Officer in Longford County Council/Chief Officer, LCDC, as designated by the Chief Executive and to the
SHC National Manager
A system of regular appraisal will be operated during employment, which will involve discussions
between the employee and the line manager regarding performance and conduct.
. Residence
The holder(s) of the office shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed or
within a reasonable distance, thereof.
. Probationary Period of Employment
There shall be a period after appointment during which the appointee will hold the position on
probation. The period of probation will be prescribed by the Chief Executive. Employment may be
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terminated during the probationary period should service be deemed by the Chief Executive to be
unsatisfactory. Employment may be terminated at the end of the probationary period unless the Chief
Executive has certified that the employee had satisfactory service. Tenure of employment following
probation will be subject to satisfactory service.
. Remuneration
The current salary scale for the post of Sláinte Healthy Communities Local Development Officer is
€, - €, (LSI) gross per annum (Circular EL /), the rate of remuneration may be
adjusted from time to time in line with Government Circulars.
On appointment successful candidates will be placed on the first point of the point of the salary scale.
Appointment to a higher point of the salary scale may apply to candidates employed elsewhere in the
public service, subject to verification of service history.
Remuneration is paid fortnightly by Pay-Path directly to the employees nominated bank account. The
current wage pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to
all statutory deductions, e.g. P.A.Y.E. and P.R.S.I. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory
attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if
performance, attendance and/or conduct are not satisfactory.
. Superannuation & Retirement
A person who becomes a pensionable employee of the County Council will be required in respect of
their Superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the appropriate rate.
The terms of the Local Government Superannuation (Consolidation) Scheme as amended or the
Public Services Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act or the Public Service Pensions
(Single Scheme & Other Provisions) Act will apply as appropriate on appointment.
Retirement age for employees is dependent on their relevant contract of employment, with due
consideration being given to the rules of the Superannuation Scheme to which they belong.
* For appointees who are deemed not to be "new entrants" as defined in the Public Service
Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, retirement is compulsory on reaching years of
age.
* The minimum retirement age for "new entrants" to the public service as defined in the Public
Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act is. There is no mandatory
retirement age.
* Effective from st January,, The Single Public Service Scheme applies to all first-time new
entrants to the public service, as well as to former public servants returning to the public service
after a break of more than weeks:
* Retirement age is set, initially, at years; this will rise in step with statutory changes in
the State Pension Contributory (SPC) age to years in and years in .
* Compulsory retirement age will be .
. Annual Leave
The current annual leave entitlement for Sláinte Healthy Communities Local Development Officer is
days per annum. The Chief Executive of Longford County Council retains autonomy with regard to
office closures, (e.g. Christmas Office Closure), any days arising from such closure will be reserved from
the employee's annual leave entitlement. Proposed office closure days will be reviewed and advised to
all employees each year.
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. Driver's Licence & Insurance
Longford County Council employees may on occasion be required to use their car on official business.
In such situations the employee must hold a current clean driver's licence and have available adequate
means of transport.
It is the responsibility of the employee to arrange the appropriate car insurance cover for business use
and to indemnify Longford County Council with the indemnity specified on your insurance certificate
under the heading "Persons or classes of person who are covered". Documentation to confirm the
appropriate insurance cover will be required to be supplied to the Council on an annual basis.
. Code of Conduct/Organisation Policies
Employees are required to adhere to all current and future Longford County Council codes of practice
including Code of Conduct of Employees and all current and future organisational policies including,
but not limited to Health and Safety, Communications, Data Protection, Equality, Staff Mobility,
Attendance Management and Use of Electronic Equipment.
. Training
Employees are required to attend and participate fully in training programmes as may be decided by
the Council from time to time and to apply their learning in the course of their daily working activities.
. Health and Safety Regulations
Longford County Council as an Employer is obliged to ensure, so far as it is reasonably practicable the
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work of all of its employees. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at
Work Act, the County Council has a legal duty to exercise all due care and take all protective and
preventative measures to protect the Safety, Health and Welfare of its employees.
All employees also have a legal obligation under Safety and Health legislation to co-operate with
management and not engage in any improper conduct or behaviour or do anything, which would place
themselves or others at risk. Employees must not be under the influence of an intoxicant at the place
of work.
Employees must comply with all Safety and Health rules and regulations and attend all required Safety
and Health Training.
. Outside Employment
The position is whole-time, and the employee may not engage in private practice or be connected with
any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties.
Important Notice
The above represents the principal conditions of service and is not intended to be the
comprehensive list of all terms and conditions of employment which will be set out in the
employment contract to be agreed with the successful candidate.
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SELECTION PROCESS
. How to Apply
Only fully completed applications forms will be accepted.
Please ensure that:
. your application is made on the official application form only and sent via email in pdf format
to – do not attach or include your CV
NOTE: your CV will not be accepted as an application or as part of your application.
. you fully complete all sections of the application form and include all relevant, detailed and
accurate information. Applications must be in typed format.
NOTE: any offer of employment is subject to the information given on your application form
being true. False/misleading information or deliberate omissions may result in termination of
employment.
. you include a copy of your educational certificates as part of one pdf application
. you submit your application on or before :pm, Friday rd October .
Forward your completed application form via email to
* Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted
* Applications forms must be submitted by email in pdf format
* Applications submitted by hand, post or fax will not be accepted
* Claims in relation to the late receipt of application forms will not be entertained.
Admission to this competition, or an invitation to take tests or to attend for interview does not
infer that you fulfil all the requirements for appointment.
Applications submitted by email will be acknowledged automatically. Please keep this
acknowledgement as proof of delivery and receipt of your application.
If you do not receive an acknowledgement within hours, please contact the Human Resources
Department immediately at / or by email:
It is the responsibility of candidates to ensure the proper application format, delivery and receipt
of their applications.
Longford County Council may need to contact you during the competition's selection process. It is
important that the contact details (i.e. your postal address, email address and phone number)
given on your application form are correct and accessible by you.
Longford County Council will not accept responsibility for communication not accessed or received
by you.
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. Selection Process
Stage – Submission of Application Form via email
Candidates interested in applying for the position of Sláinte Healthy Communities Local Development
Officer should submit their completed application with supporting documentation form via email in
PDF format to
Completed Application Forms must be submitted on or before :pm, Friday rd October .
Each completed application must include a copy of all educational qualifications declared in the
application form.
Failure to submit a completed application form, with all required supporting documentation, by the
specified deadline will result in the application being deemed invalid and it will not be permitted to
proceed any further in the selection process.
Stage – Initial Screening
All completed application forms received by the stated closing date & time will be screened to ensure
that they meet the minimum eligibility criteria for the position of Sláinte Healthy Communities Local
Development Officer in accordance with the declared Qualifications (as given on page of this
booklet).
Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the required eligibility criteria, their application will
progress to the Step of the selection process.
Candidates who fail to demonstrate that they meet the minimum eligibility criteria required, their
application will be deemed invalid and will not progress any further in the selection process.
Stage – Shortlisting
Longford County Council reserves the right to shortlist applications, it is very important therefore, that
candidates provide accurate, clear and comprehensive information in their completed application
forms.
Shortlisting may take the form of:
. desktop-shortlisting process, where a board will be assigned to examine the information
provided by the candidate and assess it against criteria required for the position, and/or
. an online shortlisting interview
Candidates who are shortlisted may have their application scored and ranked in order of merit. Based
on the score awarded their application may progress to Step of the selection process. For candidates
who are not shortlisted, their application will not progress any further in the selection process.
Stage –Interview
On completion of the Stage of the selection process, successfully shortlisted candidates may be
invited in batches, to attend for interview.
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An independent interview board will be established by the Chief Executive of Longford County
Council. The board will comprise a Chairperson and two other members, who will have expert
knowledge in the relevant field. The objective of the board is to establish the applicant's suitability for
the post and to rank the successful candidates in order of merit for appointment.
The interview will be the candidate's opportunity to demonstrate that they possess the required
competencies, knowledge, skills and experience. The objective of the board is to assess the candidate's
responses against agreed criteria and to identify the candidates who best meet the competencies
required.
Longford County Council will issue advance notice of the date and time of the interview. It is the
responsibility of the candidate to make themselves available for interview on the date and time
notified and to ensure that they can attend their interview or successfully connect to the online
interview.
Requests to reschedule notified interview dates or times cannot be accommodated.
Candidates who do not attend/connect for their interview at the time and on the date advised will be
deemed to have withdrawn their application from the competition and their application will receive no
further consideration.
Expenses incurred by candidates in attending for interview will be the responsibility of the candidate.
Candidates who are successful in the interview process will be qualified for appointment in order of
merit and placed on a panel. This panel may be used to fill both permanent and temporary Sláinte
Healthy Communities Local Development Officer vacancies that may arise during the life of the
panel.
It should be noted that placement on a panel may not necessarily lead to a job offer. The selection
process is not concluded until sought references are received and all other clearance checks, e.g.
Garda Vetting, occupational health, verification of education qualifications, etc, have been carried out
to the satisfaction of the Council.
Candidates on the Sláinte Healthy Communities Local Development Officer panel who satisfy all the
requirements for the post may be offered employment subject to:
. Their place, in order of merit, on the panel
. The requirements of Longford County Council.
Should a candidate decline an offer of employment or having accepted an offer of employment
relinquish it prior to commencing in the post, they will be deemed to have withdrawn their
application from the competition.
. Feedback
Candidates shall be notified of the outcome of each stage of the selection process as soon as possible.
If, following the interview, a candidate is placed on a panel they shall be informed of their position on
the panel. Details of marks attained in the interview process will be provided upon receipt of written
request.
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. Deeming of candidature to be withdrawn
Candidates who do not attend for interview when and where required by the Longford County
Council or who do not, when requested, furnish such evidence as required by Longford County
Council within the specified timeframe, regarding any matter relevant to their candidature, will be
deemed to have withdrawn their application from the competition.
. References
Applicants are required to advise the names of two responsible persons to whom they are well known
but not related.
In advance of any offer of employment, Longford County Council reserves the right to seek both
written and verbal references from current and previous employers, educational institutions or any
other organisations with which the candidate has been associated. Longford County Council reserves
the right to determine the merit, appropriateness and relevance of such references and referees.
Information sought from referees shall be structured around the requirements of the job and the job
description, person specification and/or competency profile provided.
. Verification of Education Qualifications
Prior to appointment, the candidate will be required to present the original parchment of their
certificate, diploma and/or degree and any other supporting documentation required by the Council*,
to the Human Resources department in order to verify their qualifications.
* Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and
Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National
Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a
translation document.
. Pre-Employment Medical
Prior to appointment the candidate will be required to complete a Health Declaration and to undergo
a medical examination, at their own expense, by a qualified medical practitioner nominated by the
Council. On taking up employment the expense of this medical examination will be refunded.
. Garda Clearance
Garda Vetting will be sought in accordance the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable
Persons) Acts to and the applicant will be required to fully cooperate with this process.
. Canvassing
Any attempt by a candidate, or by any person(s) acting at the candidate's instigation, directly or
indirectly, by means of written communication or otherwise influence in the candidate's favour, any
member or employee of the Council or person nominated by the County Council to interview or
examine applicants, will automatically disqualify the candidate for the position being sought.
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. Confidentiality
Longford County Council, in its recruitment and selection procedures, has appropriate measures in
place to protect the confidentiality of all applicants. All enquiries, applications and other aspects that
form part of the recruitment formalities are treated as confidential and are not disclosed to anyone,
outside of those directly involved in the recruitment process - subject to the provisions of the Freedom
of Information Acts, -.
Records created, maintained and stored by Longford County Council as part of the recruitment and
selection process are subject to a range of legislation, including Freedom of Information and Data
Protection. Longford County Council shall comply with the National Records Retention Policy () and
any other relevant records retention policies.
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. Who can I contact if I have a query in relation the Recruitment Campaign for Sláinte Healthy
Communities Local Development Officer?
The Candidate Information Booklet provides comprehensive information relating to the selection process for
this recruitment campaign. However, if after reading this information booklet you require any additional/further
information - please forward your query by email to:
. I have submitted my application form. What happens next?
Longford County Council will carry out an eligibility check on all application forms to ensure that they meet the
minimum eligibility criteria for the post as set out by the Department of Housing, Local Government and
Heritage. If you do not meet the minimum eligibility requirements for the post, based on the information given
in your application form, you will not be invited to interview.
Depending on the number of candidates remaining at this stage of the competition it may be necessary to hold
a shortlisting process. The shortlisting process may take the form of either a desktop exercise (based on the
information contained in the application forms) or a shortlisting interview.
. What happens on completion of the shortlisting process?
Longford County Council will contact all applicant's advising them of the results of the shortlisting process.
Candidates who are shortlisted at this stage will be invited to attend for interview. It is your responsibility to
attend for interview on the date and time notified. An alternative dates and times cannot be facilitated.
. What happens after undertaking the final interview?
Candidates who are successful in the interview process will be placed on a panel and ranked in order of merit.
This panel may be used to fill both permanent and temporary vacancies for the post of Sláinte Healthy
Communities Local Development Officer, that may arise during the life of the panel.
Please note that being placed on a panel is not a guarantee that you will be appointed to the position of Sláinte
Healthy Communities Local Development Officer
. If I am offered employment, where will I be based?
The management of Longford County Council reserve the right to assign employees to any premises or business
section as required in accordance with the business needs of the organisation.
. How will Longford County Council communicate with me throughout the Recruitment and
Selection Campaign?
Longford County Council may contact you by phone, email or post at various stages throughout the selection
process. Any change to the contact details provided that occur during this recruitment campaign should be
notified by email to
LONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL SHCLDO/