Housekeeping - Community Employment Scheme - CE Scheme - City of Dublin YMCA
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Application Details
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.
Our goal is to create a clean and orderly environment for patrons, that will become a critical factor in maintaining and strengthening our quality standards.
This is a Community Employment Scheme position working 19.5hrs per week between Monday - Friday.
Key Responsibilities:Responsible for general cleaning duties in all areas of the facility including the removal of rubbish, cleaning of floors, windows, toilets, mirrors and other areas and tasks as specified.
Refer to centre cleaning checklists to ensure all cleaning requirements are carried out to the highest possible standard.
Ensure effective and positive communication with colleagues and coordinators.
Additional concentrated cleaning may be sought from time to time on specific problem areas that may require extra work.
Model appropriate behaviour for all YMCA Staff and Volunteers.
Notify Facilities Coordinator on any damages, deficits and disturbances.
Deal with reasonable complaints/requests with professionalism and patience.
Check stock levels of all consumables and replace them when appropriate.
Adhere strictly to rules regarding Health and Safety and be aware of any company-related Policies.
The YMCA as your employer is committed to implement and review H&S control measures You will be required to undertake training and retraining where necessary, as outlined by the YMCA.
The responsibilities outlined above cannot totally encompass or define all tasks which may be required of the post holder. The outline of responsibilities given above may, therefore, vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility.
Community Employment Programme Overview
This is a three-year phased Community Employment (CE) Scheme role designed to provide participants with meaningful work experience, on-the-job learning, and accredited training to support progression into long-term employment or further education. The programme includes: Year 1: Introduction to cleaning standards. Training includes: Manual Handling, Infection Control and Chemical Safety
Year 2: Mastering cleaning tasks. Training includes: Cleanpass, Fire Safety, First Aid.
Year 3: CV presentation and Interview Skills.Participants receive continuous support, supervision, and mentoring throughout the programme to help build skills, confidence, and readiness for future employment.
Employment Details:Hours: 19.5 hours per week (part-time)
Schedule: Monday to Thursday 6pm - 10pm and Friday 4.30pm - 8pm
Location: Aungier Street, Dublin 2
Support: Laptop provided (where needed), regular supervision, access to training
Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible for Community Employment under DSP criteria
Personal and Professional Attributes: Good communication skills
Professional personal presentationAttention to detail
Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance
Reliability
Ability to handle a busy workload
BenefitsAccess to certified training
Gym access
- This vacancy is suitable for Remote/Blended working
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