Tús

Tús is a Community Work Placement Initiative implemented by Blanchardstown Area Partnership in conjunction with the Department of Social Protection. The aims of Tús are to provide a 12 month work opportunity for persons in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance and to provide certain services of benefit to communities.

The work placements will be with community and voluntary organisations. The organisations must provide good quality work opportunities that are of benefit to the community. Organisations seeking work placements should contact the Tús team in the Partnership. They will be requested to submit job descriptions detailing the work the participant(s) would be required to do and also the number of places requested. This needs to be returned together with a signed registration form.

All work carried out via Tús must be of benefit to the community and may not displace or replace existing jobs. Tús participants will work a 19.5 hr week and all payroll and administration will be handled by the Tús Team. The rates of pay will include a €20 top up for those on the full rate of Jobseekers allowance. Participants who receive reduce rate will be brought up to the full amount.

 The types of eligible employment will include:

• Energy conservation work in homes and community buildings
• Social care of all age groups and people with disabilities
• Caretaking, securing and supervising of community building and spaces
• Renovation of community and sporting facilities
• Work in support of cultural and heritage activities
• Community administration and community event management
• Coaching for sporting activities
• Repair of equipment for developing countries

Any organisation hoping to recruit a participant must work in the community, voluntary or not for profit sector.

To register your interest or to find out more about the Tús Programme please contact the Tús team in the Partnership at 01-820 9550.