The “Tús – Community Work Placement” initiative provides short-term quality and suitable working opportunities for people who are unemployed while at the same time carrying out a broad range of services of benefit to the community and in a variety of community settings.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must be:
- continuously unemployed for at least 12 months and “signing” on a full-time basis, and
- In receipt of a Jobseekers Payment from the Department of Social Protection for at least 12 months (including Jobseekers Benefit), and
- In receipt of Jobseekers Allowance at time of application.
- Before candidates are shortlisted for interview, eligibility must be confirmed by West Cork Development Partnership
Conditions of Work
Required to work 39 hours a week,
A probationary period of at least six months will apply,
Initial contract will be for a one year period and can be renewed subject to satisfactory performance and the continued funding of Tús.
The role will involve:-
Assist in the identification of work placements in community organisations and settings
Promotion and administrative support of the scheme
The supervision of participants, including monitoring time and attendance
Maintaining appropriate records in both written and computerised formats
Supervision of compliance with health and safety requirements
Setting, managing and monitoring work schedules and attaining targets
Delivery on work-specific training
Managing the output of the participants to match the expectations of West Cork Development Partnership and the communities benefiting from the programme
Coaching and assisting in the career progression needs of the participants
Working with existing team of five Tús supervisors
Other duties required for the orderly operation of Tús.
Requirements:
| Meet the eligibility requirements of Tús | Ability to work as part of a team |
| Previous management/supervisory experience | Demonstrate ability to relate to and support participants |
| Computer literacy | Knowledge of community activities and work |
| A good standard of education | Good communication and inter-personal skills |
| Full driver’s licence | Knowledge of general maintenance |
Please forward a full CV together with a letter of application to: Arran O Driscoll, West Cork Development Partnership, West Cork Technology Park, Clonakilty, Co. Cork by close of business Thursday March 7th 2013. Further details can be obtained from Arran O Driscoll at 02388/34035 & arran@wcdp.ie
West Cork Development Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.
