What is community employment?
The Community Employment (CE) programme is designed to help people who are long-term unemployed (or otherwise disadvantaged) to get back to work by offering part-time and temporary placements in jobs based within local communities.
The work is community based and participants can take up other part-time work during their CE placement.
The training provided through CE is delivered within a Quality Assurance framework. See details of recognised courses on www.qqi.ie that can be achieved and that lead to major awards on the National Framework of Qualifications.
The duration of a CE placement is for 12 months with some exceptions. When a person's CE placement ends, the person is encouraged to seek a job elsewhere using the skills, experience and training gained while participating on the CE scheme.
If you are curious about Community Employment, this video from the department of Social Protection explains & highlights the value & benefits of Community Employment in your area.
Westmeath CIL Community Employment Programme
Aim of Programme
The aim of this programme is to provide you with the personal skills to adapt to the changing economic environment and an opportunity of acquiring knowledge in the area of Healthcare. You will achieve a QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support qualification which is internationally recognised. This qualification will enable you to obtain employment in a Healthcare facility.
Structure of the Programme
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Year 1 - Work Experience & Training
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Year 2 - Work Experience & Training
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Year 3 - Assistance in securing employment
Participation on the programme is free
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Successful candidates will receive a top up payment in addition to our Social Welfare/DSP payment.
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Participation time on the programme is 19.5 hours per week and persons are eligible to remain on this programme for a period of 3 years once participating in a level 5 QQI Major Award.
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Participants who successfully complete this programme will receive assistance in securing employment.
We have vacancies on our scheme from time to time. These vacancies are advertised on jobsireland.ie
Westmeath Centre For Independent Living
Charity No. 13927