Gardener Trainee: Community Gardens & Maintenance

Corlann (Brothers of Charity Services Ireland); Ennis; On-site; Full time

Job description

Corlann (Brothers of Charity Services Ireland)

Ref: #CES-2457380

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 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.

Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.

Job Description

Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.

The Community Employment (CE) programme (more commonly known as the ‘CE Scheme’) 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 communities. To provide education, training and work opportunities for Community Employment participants, while supporting people with intellectual disabilities to live full and valued lives. Duties will include: to assist in the upkeep of the building gardens and lawns, simple repairs and maintenance tasks.

• Sector: human health and social work activities