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FOYLESIDE LAUNCHES NEW SENSORY ROOM AND QUIET EVENINGS FinTrU staff at their new NW office, Carlisle House.
FINTRU’S LOOKS TO CREATE 305 JOBS IN NORTH WEST In June 2018, FinTrU announced plans to expand its operation with 605 new jobs over the next five years, with 305 of those jobs to be created in a new North West site. On this expansion Darragh McCarthy, FinTrU Founder and CEO said: “Our current operation in Belfast has been hugely successful which has been driven by the exceptional talent we have been able to recruit in Northern Ireland. “FinTrU has won three ‘Fast Growth Business of the Year’ awards in 2018 and we are delighted to continue our expansion in other areas of Northern Ireland. “After reviewing a number of locations, I had no hesitation about expanding our presence into the North West due to the highly attractive location and the availability of talent that the region offers. Whilst managed as a profit-driven organisation, I see FinTrU as having a social purpose to create high-quality professional employment in Northern Ireland.” The new North West office is at Carlisle House, 3 Horace Street and opened in October 2018. FinTrU is now hiring for a number of positions for its DerryLondonderry site, including Legal Professionals, KYC Specialists and IT roles. See more at www.fintru.com/careers or contact careers@fintru.com. Follow ‘FinTrU Careers’ on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter for the latest opportunities in the North West.
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Mayor John Boyle, cutting the ribbon at the official opening of the new Sensory Room. Included are Christine English, Autism NI, and Fergal Rafferty, Centre Manager Foyleside Shopping Centre. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)
Foyleside Shopping Centre has made a significant investment in its new sensory room, a unique space for children and young adults with autism and other sensory needs. The centre has worked closely with Autism NI to become more autism friendly, with specific staff training and Wednesday evenings now designated as quiet evenings. The main mall and retailers will turn off in-store music to help make the shopping experience less stressful for customers affected by autism. These significant improvements to the centre mean Foyleside is in line to be one of the first shopping centres in the country to receive the Autism NI Impact Award. Fergal Rafferty, Foyleside Shopping Centre Manager said, “We are absolutely thrilled to officially launch the new sensory room to help families deal with sensory overload if it happens while out shopping. “Everyone should be able to enjoy the wide range of stores and eateries in Foyleside and we have worked closely with Autism NI to ensure we are well
equipped to facilitate individuals with autism. We are also pleased to be launching the new quiet evenings, a fantastic initiative to raise awareness of the very real challenges autistic people face in their daily lives.” Christine English from Autism NI added, “Shopping can be a stressful experience for autistic people and their families due to crowds and loud music. It is fantastic to see Foyleside Shopping Centre provide a brilliant space for those with autism to relax and unwind.” The Foyleside Sensory Room is located at the back of the food court on Level 3. The quiet evenings will take place each Wednesday between 6pm until 9pm. Shoppers are encouraged to visit the customer service desk to request assistance from one of the Foyleside champions if they wish to avail of assistance or need guidance to the new sensory room. There will be a sensory pack at the customer service desk on level 3 in case an individual has forgotten to bring their ear defenders, as well as emergency bands, which include a guardian’s phone number.