We currently have the following Community Employment (CE) part-time vacancies: Caretaker, Childcare Worker, Administrator. Application deadline: 10th May 2022.
If you are interested in any of these positions or would like to find out more, please contact Ingrid Shannon, CE Supervisor, at i.shannon@ancosan.ie or phone 083-2097860
The main duties of the Caretaker (19.5 hours per week) are as follows: General security of the premises. Oversee the upkeep and maintenance of the building, both exterior and interior to include garden, children’s play area and car park. Maintain cleanliness of building and garden. General maintenance. This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.
The main duties of the Childcare Worker (19.5 hours per week) are: Provision of early years education in a childcare setting and assisting staff with daily services. This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.
The main duties of the Administrator (19.5 hours per week) are to support and assist in the provision of research and administration services in different areas of the organisation. This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Training will be provided to support your career.
An Cosán runs a Community Employment (CE) programme to assist long-term unemployed people back to work by providing work opportunities in a number of areas. This gives individuals an opportunity to try something new and work within their community. In addition to the CE placement, participants can avail of working part-time in other services if they wish, thus giving participants the opportunity to use their new skills elsewhere.
Our CE programme has proven very successful since we set it up three years ago with previous participants going on to secure employment or going on to study at Trinity College Dublin.
Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for one year or more, or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will be verified by the Department of Social Protection.
