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Driver/Maintenance Assistant: Community Employment

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    City of Dublin YMCA
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    Ref: #CES-2464795
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    YMCA, Unit 1, Block 1A, Belmayne Main Street, Dublin 13, D13 W6RW
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    No of positions: 1
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    Community Employment Programme
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    19.5 hours per week
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    Community Employment Programme Rates
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    Published On: 19 Aug 2026
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    Closing On: 30 Sep 2026

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.

Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.



Duties

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

YMCA Dublin provides after school activities to young people aged 5 years - 18 years. To increase accessibility of these services, YMCA Dublin is seeking to fill a Community Employment Driver position who will drive to partner schools and agreed locations, and collect the service users to bring them to the YMCA Hubs. The driver will also complete collections and drop offs as required for services and events throughout the year. 

The successful applicant will be required to complete Garda Vetting prior to starting employment. 

Key Responsibilities:
Collections and drop offs of local children & young people as each service requires. 
Positive engagements with young people and children and ensure they have a positive experience while transporting to/from the service.
Carrying out safety checks on all internal and external aspects of the vehicle.
Ensure the vehicle is clean internally and externally, cleaning regularly. 
Preparing the vehicle for the annual car test.
Assisting in room set ups prior to service provision, where needed. 
Completing ad hoc maintenance tasks in both DeVerdon and Parkside Hubs including but not limited to; plumbing, painting, carpentry, & electrical. 
Routine inspections of both DeVerdon and Parkside Hubs.
Complete deep cleaning tasks as required. 

Employment Details:
Hours: 19.5 hours per week (part-time)
Schedule: Term time: Monday - Friday: Afternoons 12pm - 4pm. Flexibility required outside of term time, eg: Half Terms, Easter & Summer.  Hours may differ during school holidays.
Location: Dublin 13 & Dublin 17. DeVerdon Place as primary location with Parkside as second working location. 
Support: Access to training and employment support.
Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible for Community Employment under DSP criteria

Personal and Professional Attributes:
Holds a valid and clean drivers licence (Categories B-D)
Time Management
Good communication skills
Great interpersonal skills
Ability to engage and work well with adults, young people and children alike.
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