South Kerry Local Employment Service (LES)

• Anyone who is unemployed / underemployed and their dependant partners
• People at risk of becoming unemployed
• Lone parents
• Early school leavers
• People with disabilities
• Small Holders
• Women returners’
• Ethnic minorities
• People referred under the National Employment Action Plan
• Ex-Prisoners / Offenders

• Give information and advice on jobs, careers, training and education in your area and around the country.
• Linked to all State and community agencies, so we give you the information and help you need to apply for education, training courses and jobs.
• We may be able to help you financially to undertake training / educational programmes.
• Because we help local employers to recruit staff, we can provide up-to-date information on jobs available in the area.
• We can make sure that you’re getting all the expert advice and motivation you need by putting you in touch with a Mediator who will work with you on a one-to-one basis from day one. He or she will help you to make the most of our advice and guidance services and help you on the road back to the workplace. And if you like to be part of a group, we will refer you to the local jobs club.
• Help you get a place on a course, which will improve your chances of getting a job.
• Help you put together a professional CV
• Help fill out any application forms
• Help prepare you for interview.

• A free and confidential service
• Free advertising on our weekly job sheet – over 700 are distributed every week
• Access to jobseekers who are looking for fulltime and part-time jobs
• On site meetings to assess your needs
• Information on State recruitment subsidies – Employer Job Incentive Scheme, Internship, Work Placement Programmes,
• Information on Employment supports for people with disabilities
• Recruitment advice
• Work experience programme
• One to one service

If you are a new Business locating in South Kerry we can help you with your recruitment needs.

The Jobs Club provides a wide range of facilities and services for Jobs Club members who are actively seeking employment:

• Help with interview skills
• Preparation and development of CVs
• Cover letter writing
• Telephone techniques
• Information on Cold calling
  Access to newspapers, telephone and stationery
  Computer and photocopying facilities

These services are available on one-to-one or in-group training. Contact our offices for further details.

Participants in Jobs Club Training programmes may:

• Receive an allowance towards expenses. This will not interfere with any benefits you may be in receipt of.
• Have the opportunity to explore local work availability
• Improve your self-confidence