The way back to work
Overview: The way back to work
An overview of the employment support schemes and services available to help jobseekers return to work.
Employment services for jobseekers
A summary of the Department of Social Protection’s employment services for jobseekers.
Community Employment scheme
Community Employment helps people get back to work by offering part-time placements in jobs based within local communities
JobBridge
JobBridge, the National Internship scheme provides work experience opportunities for unemployed people.
Tús
Tús is a community work placement scheme for unemployed people who are selected to participate by the Department of Social Protection.
Gateway
Gateway is a local authority work opportunities scheme for unemployed people who are selected for participation by the Department of Social Protection.
JobsPlus
JobsPlus is a new incentive to encourage employers to employ long-term unemployed people. The incentive is paid monthly in arrears, over a 2-year period.
Rural Social Scheme
The Rural Social Scheme (RSS) provides income support for farmers and fishermen/women who are getting certain social welfare payments.
Voluntary work and social welfare payments
If you want to keep your social welfare payment and do some voluntary work, you must follow the rules set down by the Department of Social Protection.
Work Placement Programme
The Work Placement Programme provides work experience for unemployed people.