Job Description
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.
To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.
Duties
This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.
Gardener with Letterkenny Community Gardens
Key areas of work:
* Assist Letterkenny C.D.P. environmental sub-group with their environmental work in Letterkenny Community Garden.
* Plan and co‑ordinate outdoor healthy activities linked to Letterkenny Men’s Shed and Letterkenny Community Garden.
* Assist the Men’s Shed team in the development of recycling projects.
* Work in conjunction with the H.S.E. men’s shed team to assist people with special health needs to participate in planting and growing in Letterkenny Community Gardens.
* Assist environmental volunteers in the design and building of flower boxes, compost bins etc.
* Participate in team meetings of Letterkenny Community Garden.
* Prepare written reports for the Supervisor and other relevant bodies.
* Carry out duties empathically using good communication skills.
* Attend relevant meetings as directed by CE Supervisor.
* Comply with all policies and procedures within Letterkenny CDP Clg.
* Attend all training courses agreed by the CE Supervisor.
* Perform any other duties deemed necessary by the CE Supervisor.
Mandatory Training:
* Health & Safety
* Manual handling
* GDPR
* Job seeking skills
Training will be required; accredited training will be provided to support your career to QQI Level 5.
Other Optional Training opportunities are available: First Aid, Personal Development, Gardening Skills, Recycling Awareness Training, Team Building, Disability Awareness.
* Sector: agriculture, forestry and fishing
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