CE Scheme - Caretaker (AMACH)

This position is for a Community Employment Scheme based in Galway City.

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

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

General duties

• Getting familiar with organisation’s policies and procedures, data protection guidelines and Health and Safety Statement
• Maintaining confidentiality about the project participants and employees’ personal and other sensitive information
• Attending mandatory and job-related trainings
• Participation in staff planning meetings
• Ensuring the organisation’s resources are used judiciously and avoiding resource wastage

Caretaker duties

• Ensure buildings and workplaces are safe and comply with the requirements of AMACH! LGBT Galway’s Health and Safety Statement and policy
• Inspect all rooms daily for health and safety issues and report findings to supervisor
• Ensure rubbish bins are left out for collection
• Ensure litter is placed securely in outdoor bins
• Assist the with general up-keep of the building
• Assist in clean up, and tidy after project and group bookings in the centre
• Maintain toilets, replenish soaps, hand towels and maintain cleanliness
• Maintain all electrical equipment ensuring necessary spares, such as light bulbs and other are available
• Replenish necessary domestic supply stocks as needed
• Maintaining Good Housekeeping - keep all areas clean and tidy
• Other work may be assigned by the supervisor as necessary to maintain the property and workplaces in good order

Necessary skills for the position

• Attention to detail
• Reliability and punctuality
• Some DIY skills.

Other requirements

Garda vetting is required for this position.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From €271.50 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Have you been Resident in Ireland and Unemployed for 12 months (9 months if Ukrainian) and receiving a qualifying payment?

Licence/Certification:

• Social Welfare Payment (required) (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/04/2025
Reference ID: 2384484