Community Employment (CE) Scheme

Limerick City Partnership operates a Community Employment (CE) Scheme known as the Community Outreach Team. The scheme provides participants with valuable work experience and training while playing an important role in supporting the day-to-day work of the organisation. It is designed to help people build confidence, develop practical skills, and progress towards further education or employment.

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What the Programme offers

Participants work as part of the Community Outreach Team within Limerick City Partnership or one of our community partners, gaining hands-on work experience across a range of roles including administrative and support functions.

The programme supports skill development, confidence-building, and career progression, even for those with limited or no previous work experience.

  • Participants work 19.5 hours per week
  • Participants may qualify for up to 3 years on the scheme if undertaking training and development
  • Work placements are based within Limerick City Partnership or with one of our community partners

Depending on the role, duties may include:

  • Reception and customer service duties
  • General administration and office support
  • Data entry and record keeping
  • Supporting project and accounts administration
  • Office caretaking and basic maintenance tasks
  • Assisting with research, evaluation, and reporting
  • Preparing and distributing the weekly Jobs Bulletin

Alongside work experience, participants are supported to engage in a wide range of education and training opportunities.

Training completed by recent CE participants includes:

  • ICDL (computer skills)
  • Communication Skills
  • Reception and Office Skills
  • Customer Service Fundamentals
  • Accounting Technician
  • Spreadsheets and Beginner Computer Courses
  • HR Management and Employment Law
  • Supervisory Management
  • Event Management
  • Medical, Dental and Legal Administration
  • Safe Pass, Manual Handling, Health & Safety
  • Working at Heights
  • Forklift Driving
  • Driving Lessons
  • Train the Trainer
  • HACCP Food Safety

Training is tailored to individual goals and supports progression into employment or further study.

Support and Supervision

  • Participants work in a supportive environment
  • Participants are directly supported by the Community Outreach Team Supervisor when based within Limerick City Partnership
  • Participants placed with community partners receive day-to-day support on-site, with ongoing access to support from the Community Outreach Team Supervisor
  • Ongoing guidance and encouragement are provided throughout the scheme
  • The programme focuses on skill development, confidence-building, and progression

How to Apply

Vacancies on the Community Outreach Team are advertised in the weekly Jobs Bulletin.

If you are interested in applying:

  • Contact the CE Supervisor by phone or email
  • Applications can be made directly
  • Suitable applicants will be guided through the next steps
Contact us
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If you are interested in joining the Community Outreach Team, or would like to know more please contact Noel or drop into our main office.

Phone: 061 419 388
Email: nnaughton@limerickcitypartnership.ie