Community Employment Scheme
Community Employment (CE) is designed to help people who are long-term unemployed to get back to work by offering part-time and temporary placements (19.5 hours per week) as well as FETAC accredited and in house training provided by Barnardos. The initial contract is for one year but may be renewed depending on participant circumstances and Dept of Social Protection policy.
Application is easy. Simple call or email. Contact details below each table.
Individuals must be in receipt of a payment from the Department of Social Protection for at least 12 months and be over the age of 21 to be eligible for the scheme. Participants are paid €22.50 per week in addition to their social welfare payment.
Community Employment Roles at Barnardos (Limerick)
| Location | Position Type | Number of positions | Job reference Number |
| Barnardos Moyross C.E.S, Number 4 to 7 Sarsfield Gardens, Moyross, Limerick. Placement based in Thomond RFC | Housekeeper | 1 | CES – 2372188 |
| Barnardos Moyross C.E.S, Number 4 to 7 Sarsfield Gardens, Moyross, Limerick | General Maintenance Home Maintenance project. | 1 | CES – 2370955 |
How to apply for roles in Limerick
To apply please contact Colm Kerley by calling 061-329298 or emailing colm_kerley@barnardos.ie. Please ensure you include the reference number for the relevant position when emailing.
Community Employment Roles at Barnardos (Dublin)
| Location | Position Type | No. Positions | Job Ref no. |
| Barnardos Charity Shop, Dun Laoghaire | Sales & Bridal Assistant | 3 | CES-2344242 |
| Barnardos Charity Shop, Dalkey | Sales Assistant | 1 | CES-2349305 |
| Barnardos Charity Shop, Kilbarrack | Sales Assistant | 1 | CES-2338342 |
How to apply for roles in Dublin
To apply please contact Pamela Kenny by calling 01-8612070 or emailing [email protected] . Please ensure you include the reference number for the relevant position when emailing.