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Unemployment Payments and Job Support during COVID-19 crisis

27/3/2020

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Below is some information on how to apply for unemployment payment if your work has been affected by COVID-19. 

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In addition, SECAD continue to provide employment support remotley for anyone seeking work at this time. 
SECAD Employment Support service is available online where you can receive one to one employment support on video conferencing software Zoom, phone and email. Their support service can guide you on career direction to prepare for the eventual recovery, preparing job applications, CV, interview skills, general career direction.
Currently there is a significant demand for staff in in the service sector including retail food, driving, security to continue to supply shops. Further roles are also found in factories, warehousing , IT roles , Remote Customer associates etc. as well as the Be on Call for Ireland applications via the HSE.
If you have suffered job loss because of the COVID -19 outbreak and, would like support on how to plan for the future and/or you wish to apply for roles in the sectors that require a significant increase in staff to address the current situation, please do contact SECAD for support.
SECAD can be contacted on 021 4613432 or email info@secad.ie
Temporary COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme

This scheme enables employees, whose employers are affected by the pandemic, to receive significant supports directly from their employer. It will be available to employers who keep employees on the payroll throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning employers can retain links with employees for when business picks up after the crisis. 
To qualify for the scheme, employers must:
·        Be experiencing significant negative economic disruption due to COVID-19
·        Be able to demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Revenue, a minimum of a 25% decline in turnover
·        Be unable to pay normal wages and normal outgoings fully
·        Retain their employees on the payroll.
Further information, and details of how to apply are available here.
It is worth noting that the operation of this scheme is evolving, so if you have queries on any operation detail please contact the Revenue's National Employer Helpline.


COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
A payment of €350 per week is available to all employees, and the self-employed, who have lost employment due to the pandemic. The payment will be in place for 12-weeks. Applications can be made via My Welfare here.


Illness Benefit Due to COVID-19 Absences
If an employee is told to self-isolate by a doctor or the HSE, or has been diagnosed with COVID-19, they can apply for an enhanced Illness Benefit payment of €350 per week. To be eligible for this payment a person must be confined to their home or a medical facility. This payment is €350 per week, and will be paid for a maximum of 2-weeks where a person is self-isolating, and for a maximum of 10-weeks if a person has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Details of how to apply for this benefit are here.


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Friday Friendly Cafe for people with Dementia, Alzheimers and Memory Loss

23/1/2019

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Did you know that Cobh Family Resource Centre work with the Cobh Age Friendly Committee to make Cobh a better place for older people to live in and visit?
As part of that initiative the Cobh Age Friendly Committee host a free, volunteer run, pop-up café for people with Dementia and their Carers. The cafe is a safe, understanding and friendly place to have a cuppa and a slice of cake. It is a lovely chance to meet other individuals and families who understand, and get support from volunteers. The café takes place on the last Friday of every month, between 11am and 1pm, at the Great Island Community Centre. The committee do ask that people with Dementia are accompanied by Carers, if needed.
For more details, contact Stephanie on 0860415168. 
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Food Available from Cobh FRC

7/12/2018

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Cobh Family Resource Centre are happy to be working with the charity 'FoodCloud' who distribute food items to households and communities who are in need of food, while reducing food waste by retailers and manufacturers. This means, with the help of FoodCloud, we can provide some food to families and individuals who are struggling to meet their food needs. The service is confidential and does not require much information from clients. Families, or individuals, can use the service just once if they wish, or on a more regular basis, for as long as we are able to provide it. Please call the centre on 021-4816103 to find out more. 

For more details about the FoodCloud Programme see food.cloud/
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'Just For Mams' - Brand New Well-Being Programme, Just For Mam's

14/8/2018

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We are excited to be bringing a new well-bring programme to Cobh called 'Just For Mam's. This facilitated group programme is for Mams, Nans and all female non-professional carers of children. It's all about taking some time out for yourself and meeting other Mam's and chatting about how challenging being a Mam can be sometimes. 
This is not a parenting class, there will be no homework, or any pressure on people to speak. If this sounds like something that might suit you, give Jo-Anne a call here at the centre on 0867758270 to sign up. We hope you will give it a go. The programme will take place every Monday morning for 6 weeks.
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Get involved in the 2018 Cobh Lifelong Learning Festival!

13/12/2017

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We are delighted to be involved once again in the 2018 Cobh Lifelong Festival due to take place over 2 days on March 22nd and 23rd, 2018.  The festival, which is in association with Cork ETB and the Cork Lifelong Learning Week, is all about celebrating learning for all ages. In the past the Cobh Lifelong Learning Festival has included activities and workshops such as 3D printing, Internet safety workshops, reflexology demo's, genealogy talks, photography walking tours and much more.  All events are free to attend. If you have a business or group in Cobh, and you would like to put on an activity or event please download the form below and resend to us. All events will be included in a fabulous brochure which will be circulated around Cobh and Midleton in the lead up to the event. There is no charge to get involved. Please call Stephanie at the Family Resource Centre for more information. 
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FREE Carbon Monoxide alarms are back!

5/10/2017

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FREE Carbon Monoxide alarms are back! As part of our Care & Repair voluntary service in conjunction with Age Action we have a limited supply of high quality carbon monoxide alarms for people aged 65 yrs or over. Carbon Monoxide is a clear, odourless, poisonous gas which can be lethal.  To arrange for our volunteers to come and install your alarm please call Stephanie at the centre on 021-48103. See www.carbonmonoxide.ie for more information about the 'silent killer'.
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Childcare/ Youth Worker Vacancy - taking applications

21/7/2017

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  Cobh Family Resource Centre
Seeks CV applications to join the Afterschool Panel -September 2017.

 
Cobh Family Resource Centre is seeking applications for qualified and experienced childcare/ youth workers to join the relief panel for 2017-2018 to assist the Afterschool Programme with part-time cover.  Hours will be determined by the needs of the Service.
 
Essential Criteria:
  •  The applicant must hold a qualification in Childcare/ Youth and Community Work
  • The applicant must have post qualification experience working with children aged 5-12 years of age.
  •  The applicant must be flexible to work afternoon hours
  •  Experience working with children with additional needs is desirable
  •  All Employees are required to undergo Garda Vetting and Reference Checks
  •  Applicants must be available to commence in September 2017.
 
CV’s can be emailed to una.cfrc@gmail.com or posted to: The Chairperson, Relief Worker Post,
​Cobh Family Resource Centre, Park House, Cloyne Terrace Cobh Co Cork.

Closing date for Applications is 5pm on the 11th August 2017
Interviews will take place on the week of the 13th August 2017
                        
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CE Scheme Vacancy at Cobh Family Resource Centre

24/5/2017

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Would You Like To Save Money At Home?

5/5/2017

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Cobh Family Resource Centre will be hosting a session on ways to save money on your household bills and also benefit the environment at the same time. The informal session will be facilitated by members of the Cork Environmental Forum as part of the Global Action Plan- Greener Living Programme. The course address topics of waste, water, energy, transport, consumerism, food, biodiversity and community. Participants who undertake the actions covered in the course can expect to significantly reduce their bills over the course of a year.
We want to hear from interested participants, and depending on demand we will schedule a date. Please call Stephanie at the family resource centre on 021-4816103 if you would like to get involved or find out more information. 

For more information about the course visit www.cef.ie/
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Brain Boggling Table Quiz for Cobh FRC!

20/4/2017

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Are you ready for our upcoming TABLE QUIZ?!? We're looking for all our supporters and friends to rope in their cleverest friends and family members to come along to our table quiz on Friday 28th at 8pm at The Ramblers.
€40 per team with great prizes to be won on the night! All proceeds go to Cobh Family Resource Centre. Your support is always appreciated and we could not keep going without it. We look forward to seeing you there.
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Cobh Family Resource Centre
​Park House, Cloyne Terrace, Cobh, County Cork
021 481 6103
​info.cobhfrc@gmail.com
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  • Welcome
  • About Us
    • Mission Statement
    • Meet The Team
    • Voluntary Board Members
    • Join Our Teams or Board
  • News & Events
    • Gallery
  • Our Services
    • Hobby And Adult Education >
      • Short Hobby Courses
      • Parents Plus Programme
    • Lus Na Greine Preschool
    • Afterschool And Summer Camps
    • Counselling & Play Art Therapy
    • Family Support
    • Community And Outreach
    • Employment And Career Support
    • Care And Repair Service
    • Room And Party Hire
    • Facilities And Internet Access
  • Our Groups
    • Walking Group
    • Carers Group
    • Womens Group
    • Parent And Toddler
    • Mens Group
    • Parent To Parent
    • Coder Dojo
  • Contact Us
    • Useful Links