Employment & Training
Community Employment is an employment project designed to help you if you are long term (1 year) unemployed to get back to the workforce. It is a two strand programme which allows participants the opportunity to engage in meaningful work, gain new skills and experience and access training. Fatima Community Employment was set up in 1998
Information on Community Employment
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility varies according to your personal circumstances, but generally -
21 years and under 35 years of age are eligible for up to two years on Community Employment.
Over 35s are eligible for up to 3 years.
Over 55s can be eligible for up to 5 years.
You must be in receipt of a Department of Social Protection payment, regardless of how much, for at least 52 weeks.
Community Employment consists of 19.5 hour per week. You can be employed for the remainder of the week in another position without penalty.
Remuneration is €208 per week, €10.66 per hour.
Training is provided and job specific FETAC accredited training is also provided.
Placement Areas
Caretaking
Childcare
Receptionist
Café
Environment
Homework/Youth Services
Launderette
Health
Arts
Information & Advice
CV Preparation
Access to Employment Websites
Appointments can be arranged with the Education & Training Board's Career Guidance Counsellor