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pdfA new work initiative, “Tús – Community Work Placement”, will provide 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.
The role will involve:-
§ The identification of work placements in community organisations and settings
§ Promotion and administration of the scheme
§ The supervision of participants, including monitoring time and attendance
§ Setting, managing and monitoring work schedules and attaining targets
§ Delivery on work-specific training
Full job description available on www.wicklowpartnership.ie or contact 0402-20955 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
To apply for this post, please forward a letter of application and CV by Friday 13th May at 5 p.m. to Ann Byrne, Social Inclusion Manager, County Wicklow Partnership, Tús Recruitment, Avoca River House, Bridgewater Centre, Arklow, Co. Wicklow.
County Wicklow Partnership is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

pdfJob Description for Tús Supervisor

 

Background:

County Wicklow Partnership is engaged in the planning and delivery of a range of rural development, community development and social inclusion programmes and initiatives in Co. Wicklow (excluding the Bray area) as follows:

  1. Rural Development Programme/LEADER

  2. Family Support Services

Wicklow Child & Family Project

Arklow Springboard Project

  1. Local & Community Development Programme(incl.)

Croí Rath Naoi CDP

Arklow CDP

  1. Wicklow Rural Transport

  2. Rural Social Scheme

  3. Walks Scheme/Rural Recreation

  4. Arklow Mental Health Project(The Tunnel)

  5. Older People’s Network(Get Vocal Project)

  6. Tús Programme

  7. Wicklow Information Network

  8. Employment & Social Inclusion Unit

Tús – Community Work Placement

A new work initiative, “Tús – Community Work Placement”, will provide 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.

 

Conditions of Work:

  • Supervisors will be 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.

  • Salary will be €31,005 per annum.

 

The role will involve:

  • The identification of work placements in community organisations and settings

  • Promotion and administration 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 the communities.

  • Motivate and encourage participants to work to their full potential.

  • Other duties required for the orderly operation of Tús.

  • Linking closely with other programmes delivered by County Wicklow Partnership.

 

Requirements:

  • Previous management/supervisory experience

  • Demonstrate ability to relate to and support participants

  • Good communication and inter-personal skills

  • Computer literacy

  • Ability to work as part of a team

  • A good standard of education

  • Knowledge of community activities and work

  • Full driver’s licence

  • Access to Transport

 
 
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Attention Community Organisations in Wicklow  

€2.5 million available for communities under

the LEADER Rural Development Programme  

Are you interested in developing a community

project in your area?  Do you need funding support for this project?

 

Would you like to hear from other communities about how they have achieved similar projects in their area? Would you like to hear about supports that Wicklow County Council can provide to communities?

 

County Wicklow Partnership are hosting two important

 

COMMUNITY INFORMATION SEMINARS

 

Date                                         Time                  Location

 

Tues 7th February                   7.30 p.m          Annamoe Hall*

 

 

Thurs 9th February                  7.30 p.m          Lawless’s Hotel, 

                                                                            

                                                                            Aughrim

 

*(Annamoe Hall is located on the Laragh to Annamoe road on the left before the village)

 

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0402 20955

 

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Managing Anxiety / Managing Low Mood Workshops.

These free workshops will help identify signs of anxiety and lowmood, examine the benefits of  some changes to lifestyle and introduce a variety of management methods including breathing,distraction, challenging negative  thinking and relaxation.

Workshop topics will alternate and start with Managing Low Mood on Thursday February 2nd 2012.

Dates:   First Thursday of every month
Time:    2.30pm – 4pm
Venue:  Community Development Offices
            28 Lower Main Street, Arklow
Facilitator:  Barbara Duffy,  Senior Clinical Psychologist, Arklow Primary Care Team

To register and for More Information Contact Frances Creegan 0402 20955  or 0858006872

 

 

Conversational English Classes for Migrants

 

Classes are free and provided by voluntary tutors.All are welcome

Beginners ∙ Intermediate ∙ Advanced

 

Venue:  The Bridge Christian Community Centre,

              A Wexford Road. Arklow.  Time:    7 – 9 pm

Date:   Every Monday

More Information: Contact Frances: 085 800 6872 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Women of the World

 

An Intercultural Women’s Group who meet weekly to learn, be creative and share experiences   Ceramics & Mosaics Project

 No experience necessary/absolute beginners welcome 

When:  Wednesdays, 10.00 – 12.00am  

Where: 28 Lower Main Street (Old Credit Union), Arklow.

 For More information: contact Frances on

 0402 20955 or 085 800 6872

 

 

 

Wicklow Town Fáilte Isteach Christmas Celebration

A language project where people volunteer their time to teach conversational English to migrants in their community is successfully running in Wicklow Town.  Coordinated by County Wicklow Partnership, the Fáilte Isteach Project began in Wicklow in October 2010 and is housed in CEART, home of Wicklow Travellers Group. Volunteers and students from the project held a Christmas celebration on Tuesday 13th December.  It was a true multi-cultural feast with traditional foods from Egypt, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Ireland.  Entertainment was provided by members of the Wicklow Active Retirement Association who sang, performed a sketch and told jokes.  The finale was an intercultural treat when “Silent Night” was beautifully sang in English, Irish, Polish and German.

 

The Fáilte Isteach project, which started in Summerhill in Co. Meath in 2006 is student-centred and delivered in a way that is welcoming, inclusive and practical in nature. All levels of English proficiency are catered for and the courses are offered free of charge.   All migrants over the age of 18 years old are welcome to attend.  The course runs in Wicklow on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm.  Classes have concluded for this year but will begin again on Tuesday January 17th 2011.

 

Helen Howes, co-ordinator of the Wicklow Town Fáilte Isteach said “We are very lucky in Wicklow to have such marvelous volunteers.  Their patience, reliability, ability to guide and encourage, and their commitment is highly commendable.  But it is their open and friendly manner which creates the wonderful atmosphere on Tuesday nights that makes more and more students arrive every week and makes the Wicklow project such a success.”

 

If you would like to find out more about the Fáilte Isteach project, please contact:

 Helen Howes on 087 2068729 or E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it