June 2013 The Tús Initiative in association with

June 2013 The Tús Initiative in association with Galway City Partnership Tús Galway City

Welcome Schedule for this morning is as follows… ØRegistration ØTús Information Session ØLocal Employment Service Network ØQuestions and Answers ØAppointments Tús Galway City

Introduction ØAbout Galway City Partnership (GCP) ØWhat is the Tús Initiative? ØCommunity groups ØTypes of community work placements ØGarda Vetting ØLES Information ØNext Steps ØQuestions & Answers Tús Galway City

About Galway City Partnership? Mission Statement ‘To tackle disadvantage and social exclusion, with particular emphasis on those currently, or in danger of becoming long-term unemployed. To enhance their capacity to contribute fully to social and economic development. ’ [For further information please visit www. gcp. ie] Tús Galway City

What is the Tús Initiative? ØTús is an activation initiative for those who are unemployed and on the live register ØThe programme is designed to actively involve those who are long-term unemployed with community work ØThe goal is to help long-term unemployed to maintain and develop skills and abilities while benefiting local communities Tús Galway City

Essential Details Ø Participants work 19 ½ hours per week. Ø Period is for 52 weeks. Ø Participant cannot re-participate on Tús for 3 years. Ø Participants will be entitled to 8% of total hours worked for annual leave - 10 ½ days in the 12 month period. Ø Payment is made directly to participant’s bank account. Ø Secondary benefits as per usual assessment. Tús Galway City

Rates of Payment ØFull personal rate of JA plus € 20 = € 208. 00 per week ØPlus increase for a qualified adult max € 124. 80 Ø € 29. 80 in respect of each qualified child ØYou may receive half rate qualified child increase if a part-time parent ØFull rate of € 208 payable without any reduction for persons aged under 25 Tús Galway City

How will participants benefit from involvement with Tús? ØEmployment with GCP and participation in supporting the community ØAn opportunity to develop skills and interests ØThe possibility of improving employment prospects Ø Networking opportunities ØA chance to engage in a potentially rewarding and enjoyable community experience Tús Galway City

Community Groups Ø Community work is about empowering groups to work together to bring about change in their local communities to achieve social inclusion for all. Ø There are over 270 community groups listed in the Draft Community Database on the Community Work page at www. gcp. ie Ø GCP promotes and supports the building of a strong and healthy community culture in the city. Tús Galway City

Work Placement Opportunities ØAdministration ØMaintenance ØCommunity Event Work ØDriving ØInformation Technology ØRoaming Teams Tús Galway City

Further Examples of Work Placements ØPromoting the Irish language ØSport related work ØYouth work/Childcare ØPersonal assistant ØThe general development of valuable positions with community groups [Note: Some types of employment will require Garda Vetting] Tús Galway City

Garda Vetting Ø Garda Vetting is a means of protecting vulnerable members of our community Ø Galway City Partnership complies with Garda Vetting as a standard element of the Clearance process Ø Instructions on how to complete Garda Vetting Form attached to GV form included in information pack Ø Should you have any queries or concerns, a designated member of the Tús Team will talk to you in strict confidence Tús Galway City

Completing Garda Vetting Form Ø Use ballpoint pen only Ø Leave no blank spaces Ø If is doesn’t apply-enter N/A Ø List all address from birth to present Ø Start with the earliest and finish with current address Ø Include all foreign addresses Ø Important: do not leave any gap in years Tús Galway City

Completing Garda Vetting Form Ø If you have a court conviction you must enter YES Ø Otherwise enter NO Ø Cannot remember precise details give a summary of the offence and outcome Ø Non Court offences and pending prosecution to be listed Ø Write Tús in the applied for position in Declaration Ø Sign and date the section Declaration of Applicant Ø Print name in block capitals underneath signature. Ø Place GV form in envelope – bring to your next appointment Tús Galway City

Court Appearance Tús Galway City

Incorrect Example House Number Street Town 15 Main Street 23 Shop Street County Post Code Country Year From Year To Athenry Co. N/A Galway Ireland 1980 1990 Tuam Ireland 1992 2000 Co. N/A Galway Reason for failure: Two unaccounted years (gap in years) – 1990 to 1992 You must have no ‘gap’ in years from time of birth to the Tús present Galway City

Correct Example Ø Places of residence clearly identified Ø No Gap in years House Street Number Town 15 Main Street 23 7 County Post Code Country Year From Year To Athenry Co. Galway N/A Ireland 1980 1990 Shop Street Tuam Co. Galway N/A Ireland 1990 2000 Renmore Road Galway N/A Ireland 2000 Present

Local Employment Service Network Galway City Partnership

Our Offices ØBallybane - Ballybane Community Resource Centre ØBohermore – 122 Bohermore, Galway ØCity Centre – Galway Peoples’ Resource Centre, St Clare’s Walk, Merchants Road, Galway ØWestside – Westside Resource Centre, Seamus Quirke Road, Westside, Galway

Our Aim The aim of the service is to provide a free, confidential, information, guidance and support service to long term unemployed people who wish to return to work, education or training

Information Officer ØIntroduction to the Service ØCV Preparation and Interview Skills ØWelfare to Work Schemes and Initiatives ØEducation/ Training opportunities ØJob Vacancies ØReferral Services

Mediator ØHelp the Job-seeker with Career Planning ØExplore and discuss options that would suit their personal circumstances ØIdentify appropriate Training / Educational opportunities that would help them to obtain work ØHelp with CV preparation and Interview Skills ØReferral service

What should I do now? Ø Register with us today Ø Fill in the CV template or attach your CV to it Ø Give it back to Tús Team Leader at your next meeting Ø Make an appointment to see us when you are ready

Next Steps ØAllocation of appointment times to return to GCP ØProfile creation and preferred job type assessment ØCommunity work placements will be offered subject to the matching of your skills, abilities and interests with community group needs ØYour further engagement with GCP will be encouraged as will be the exploration of supports offered by other education and training providers Tús Galway City

Thanks! ØThe Tús Team would like to thank each of you for coming along to our information day today. ØWe look forward to working with you… ØMembers of the Tús Team would be delighted to answer any questions you may have… Tús Galway City

June 2013 Tús Contact Details (office hours) Tony Buckley: tbuckley@gcp. ie Or mobile: 086 -7707457 Sean Lynch: slynch@gcp. ie Or mobile: 086 -7707430 John Mc Cullough: jmccullough@gcp. ie Or mobile: 086 -8537434 Pamela Rahilly: pamela@gcp. ie Or mobile: 087 -9939328 Charlie Currie: charlie@gcp. ie GCP Telephone: (091) 773466 Tús Galway City