Clanrye Group addresses the employment crisis in the Care Sector
The Clanrye Group are delighted to announce the launch of a Level 1 OCN in Domiciliary Care qualification in Downpatrick as part of their Employ Me programme.
The employability programme, in partnership with Southern Regional College, Community Advice Newry Mourne and Down, and Women’s Aid Armagh Down, has been operating successfully in the Downpatrick area for the past 10 months.
The introduction of this qualification is in response to feedback from a recent Information Event ran by Ballynahinch Jobs and Benefits Office which highlighted the difficulty care homes and other caring agencies have in recruiting qualified staff to carry out caring roles in this sector.
Employ Me Programme Manager, Jude Keenan said: “Employ Me responds to gaps in the labour market and tailors our training and workshops to try to fill these gaps.
“We are excited to launch the Domiciliary Care qualification in Downpatrick and hope to see an increase in recruitment within the care sector.”
In conjunction with Southern Regional College, Clanrye Group are offering a free 10 week Level 1 OCN qualification in Domiciliary Care (each Friday 9am – 1pm) with the opportunity of a job interview upon completion with Jark Recruitment and The CWC Group.
The course will commence on Friday 15th March 2024 and will be delivered in Clanrye Group premises, in St Patrick’s Drive, Downpatrick.
On completion of the course, Clanrye Group Career Mentors will be available to help individuals find suitable employment if required. Assistance can be provided with job matching, completing application forms, CVs and preparation for interviews.
JARK Recruitment said: “We are delighted to hear that Clanrye Group are offering a domiciliary care course as we feel this will help improve the recruitment drive within the Domiciliary Care Sector.”
Also, the CWC Group said: “We are left with no doubt of the commitment that Clanrye Group will show local people obtaining positive outcomes for the future.
“Because of this dedication shown, we are more than happy to show the same level of commitment, ensuring successful participants gain access to interviews and potential positions with The CWC Group.”
The OCN Level 1 Domiciliary Care qualification will focus on essential areas relating to the caring role.
The programme will cover Manual Handling, First Aid, Health and Social Care Awareness and Protection, and Safeguarding in a Health, Social Care and Early Years Setting.
This programme is open to those 16+ seeking to enter or return to employment.
To register your interest, please contact:
or phone: (028) 3089 8119.
