The core service of the BJC is the delivery of a comprehensive employment guidance to create pathways to training, education and/or employment. This employment guidance service is delivered across the three offices in Ballymun, Swords and Balbriggan in line with the LAES contract with the DSP.
As a result of changes made by the Department of Social Protection (DSP), the Local Employment Service as previously managed by the Ballymun Job Centre (BJC), will now be replaced by a new employment service called, the Local Area Employment Service (LAES).
From September 1st, 2022, the Ballymun Job Centre will provide support to individuals of the Ballymun, Whitehall, Balbriggan and Swords area, as referred to us by the DSP under the new LAES service. In addition, and as of from the 31st of August, the Ballymun Jobs Club will no longer be in operation.
Under the new Local Area Employment Service, the BJC remains committed to its organisational mission, to raise the skills, education levels and labour market aspirations of individuals who access our services.
These support services form most of our work and includes one to one career guidance, access to training and education and job placement. The service works with people experiencing long term unemployment.
The supports offered include employment guidance to identify employment opportunities to suit the individual, information on education, training courses and apprenticeships that will support an individual to secure the job that interests them, as well as access to employment opportunities. It is a 52-week programme aimed to support long-term unemployed people to get back to work. People are referred to the service directly by DSP.
The Service provides a confidential setting where clients discuss and develop a career path with one of our guidance officers. The guidance officer through a series of one-to-one meetings, will discuss the options open to the client. They will identify strengths and weaknesses using a career guidance model and support clients to identify and fulfil their goals.
Our highly qualified guidance team have the range of skills and experience necessary to help you back on the path to employment and in developing your career.
The LAES provides the following supports/services to Job Seekers:
- Professional one to one support to assist with career progression
- Access to Job Seeking supports (Internet, phones, emails, printing and photocopying)
- Access to Job Vacancy listings and information
- Professional CV
- Assistance with job application forms & cover letters
Assistance with Job Seeking Skills - Interview coaching and mock interviews
- Assessment of current education, training and skills experience
- Information on/referral to training courses available (Back to Education; Apprenticeships)
- Access to financial supports for accredited training
- Information on / Referral to Community Employment Schemes (CE)
- Information on / Referral to Solas, CDETB Training courses
- Manual Handling Training
The service provides a confidential setting where you can discuss and develop a career path with one of our guidance officers. The guidance officer, through a series of one to one meetings, will discuss your options.
They will identify your strengths and weaknesses and help you decide what your goals are and will support you in fulfilling them. Further information available on our Career Guidance Service page.
• Anyone aged 18 years and over
• Unemployed, Job Changers, and anyone looking to up-skill
• Anyone looking for work, further education and training, or career guidance or high support
• Living within the local catchment area of Ballymun/Whitehall, Swords, Balbriggan and surrounding areas
Under the new Local Area Employment Service, (LAES) and for those who are customers of the DSP, The DSP may refer you to the Local Area Employment Service managed by the Ballymun Job Centre, for support with your job seeking activities.
You will be notified by letter if you are selected for our services with a follow up appointment with one of our Guidance Officers, who will provide ongoing one-to-one support to you.
The BJC is committed to providing a quality and professional service to all our clients and to maximising the employment, education, or training opportunities for all local people. Therefore, it may be possible to ‘self-refer’ to the Ballymun Job Centre
You can drop in to the Ballymun Job Centre, to check your eligibilty for our services daily during the following times:
Monday to Thursday 9am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm and Friday 9am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm
