DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL PROTECTION Presentation on Employment Support Services to West Wicklow Business Network David O Hora Employment Services, Newbridge/Baltinglass
Introduction Background Overview of the Geographical Area Recruitment & Employment Schemes Grants & Assistance Schemes Workplace Support Schemes Employment & Youth Activation Charter
Geographical Area
Employment and Recruitment Schemes Recruitment Supports & Services Access to dedicated Employment Liaison Officers Access to skilled job ready candidates A tailored approach to specialised requirements Jobs Ireland Recruitment Service European Employment Service JobBridge - National Internship Scheme
Skilled Job Ready Candidates National Database Access to a skilled and talented pool of potential employees through Employment Liaison Officers Training & Education Programmes Momentum, Springboard, Solas Specific Skills Training Training Grants Technical Support grants
Tailored approach to specialised requirements Support with recruitment campaigns Tailored Service Job Matching through our database Application facilitation Applicant screening Provision of specific skills training
Jobs Ireland Free Service Advertise your vacancies on the Internet & through our network of offices Registered Employers Access Retrieve CV s on basis of occupation type, education level, location Jobseekers can search vacancies Job Matching
European Employment Services EURES (European Employment Services) Advertise your Job vacancy in Europe Provide Tailored Recruitment Projects Access to a database of European Jobseekers looking to work in Ireland EURES advisors specially trained in European mobility matters www.eures.europa.eu
JobBridge National Internship Scheme Provides work experience placements Provides an opportunity to gain valuable work experience Enhances knowledge & Skills Benefits to Employers Give an unemployed person an opportunity to gain relevant work experience Access potential future employees Brings in fresh talent, fresh ideas & new thinking
Grants & Assistance Schemes JobsPlus Part-Time Job Incentive Scheme Family Income Supplement
Jobs Plus What is Jobs Plus Incentive for employers Simple scheme to access Levels of Incentive 7500 or 10000 No limit on number of new recruits Requirements Full time employment, min 30 hours per week Fully compliant with Irish Tax and Employment laws No displacement of existing employees Ties in nicely to JobBridge
Part Time Jobs Incentive What is the Part Time Job Incentive Stepping stone to full time work Criteria Under 24 hours per week Must last at least two months Must be insurable employment at class A or J rate of contribution
Family Income Supplement Myth- it is not worthwhile getting into employment FIS payment 60% of the difference between the average weekly family income and the income limit set for the family size set by DSP Fulltime employment Minimum 19 hours At least one qualified child
Workplace Support Schemes Employability Service The Wage Subsidy Scheme The Reasonable Accommodation Fund
Employability Service Employment Support Service for people with health conditions, injuries, illnesses or disability Recruitment service for the business community Ongoing employment assistance & support Job Coaching Provision of advice & information about additional supports
Wage Subsidy Scheme WSS provides financial incentives for the employment of disabled people Based on reduced productivity Subsidies structured under 3 different strands Employees on WSS subject to same conditions as other employees
Reasonable Accommodation Fund DSP has responsibility for providing Labour Market Services for disabled people Available Grants Workplace Equipment /Adaptation Grant Personal Reader Grant Job Interview Interpreter Grant Employee Retention Grant
The Employment and Youth Activation Charter Businesses have a role to play in tackling long term unemployment Open up work places to the unemployed The No experience issues need attention Provision of accredited pre-employment skills Host training events Offer job placements Participate in local jobs clubs Facilitate job sampling tours
Summary Overview of the geographical areas Overview of the various schemes Overview of the available supports Reasons why you should use the services of employment services and your local INTREO office The Employment and Youth Activation Charter.
Thank you for your attention Questions?
Contact Details Sandra Quinn Bray sandra.quinn@welfare.ie Peter Geoghegan-Tallaght peter.geoghegan@welfare.ie Jennifer Fitzpatrick Newbridge jennifer.fitzpatrick@welfare.ie Elizabeth Rudden Newbridge elizabeth.rudden@welfare.ie David O Hora Baltinglass Area david.ohora@welfare.ie Bob Kirwan EURES Advisor bob.kirwan@welfare.ie
Contact Details Jobs Ireland National Contact Centre 1890 800024 JobBridge 1800303515 or 0469738080 www.jobsplus.ie www.welfare.ie www.intreo.ie