- (01) 706 0100
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- (01) 706 0100
- info@sspship.ie
Tús is a work placement programme that helps people who are unemployed gain valuable work experience in their local community.
If you are unemployed and looking for your first job, or returning to work after some time off, Tús can help you:
With Tús, you will work 19.5 hours a week for up to 12-months. The work is community-based and makes a real difference to local groups and voluntary organisations.
Most eligible people are referred to Tús through Intreo. but you can also apply directly to us if you are interested. Participants get a weekly top-up on their social welfare payment and keep extra benefits, including the medical card (provided they are still eligible).
Our experienced Tús Team Leaders will help match your skills and future goals with a suitable local placement, where possible. You can also take on other part-time work during your time on Tús, as long as it does not clash with your placement. If you are offered full-time work, you can leave Tús to take up the opportunity. Our Tús Team Leaders will work with you and support you throughout your time on the programme.
Contact us today to find out more and see how Tús can work for you.
To take up a place on Tús, you must meet the following conditions:
For Jobseeker’s Allowance participants, time spent on the Carer’s Allowance (CA) or JobPath can count towards the 12 months qualifying period.
You can also qualify for Tús without waiting at least 12 months, if you are one of the following:
From November 2024, the DSP is running a pilot project aimed at people aged 18 who are fully unemployed, getting Jobseekers Allowance, and have a low likelihood of finding employment (no qualifying period applies).
Placements are provided by community and voluntary organisations within Dún Laoghaire Rathdown. The organisations must provide good quality work opportunities that are of benefit to the participant and the community. All the work carried out by participants while on Tús will be community-based and the types of projects involved include:
And many more……
Our experienced Tús Team Leaders will meet with you to identify your skills, interests and future goals and work to match these with a suitable local vacancy, where possible. The types of positions we have include:
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Community Employment (CE) is a programme that helps people who are long-term unemployed, or who face other challenges, to get back into work.
With CE, you can take up a part-time placement (19.5 hours per week) in a local community or voluntary group. You can also take up other part-time work at the same time if you wish.