
Environmental Workers
Duties include: Cutting hedges; Cutting/Strimming grass; Sweeping and Digging Weeds; Spraying; Other general duties relating to the environment that will include maintenance of buildings e.g. paintings etc.; Keep work areas neat and clean; Maintaining and watering flowers and shrubs.
Care and Maintenance of Football Pitches includes the cutting and marking and care of GAA grounds.
Environmental Work Positions available in Ballinalee, Cullyfad, Ennybegs and Newtownforbes.
Caretakers required for Sean Connolly's GAA, Ballinalee.
Full Training provided
Nil
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Weekly Payment:
A minimum weekly payment of €271.50 is provided for 19.5 hours of work, often tied to previous social welfare payments.
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Continued Benefits:
Participants can keep most of their existing social welfare benefits, such as their medical card, provided they still meet the conditions.
Training & Development
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Training:
CE schemes offer training and skills development to help participants progress in their careers.
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Work Experience:
Participants gain valuable work experience in a local community setting.
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Employment Rights:
Participants are entitled to statutory employment rights, including annual leave and holiday entitlements.
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PRSI Contributions:
A special Class A8/A9 PRSI rate is paid, contributing to their social insurance record.
Community & Social Benefits
- Community Projects: Participants work on projects that benefit the local community.
- Skills for Long-Term Employment: The scheme helps participants build skills and experience to secure permanent, long-term jobs.
- Support for Long-Term Unemployed: CE aims to help people who have been long-term unemployed to re-enter the workforce.