Supports available through the Department of Social Protection
Companies can access support from the Department of Social Protection when they hire a new employee who has been in long term unemployment.
JobsPlus is an incentive for employers which rewards firms who employ jobseekers on the Live Register. The incentive is focused on employers hiring people who have been out of work for long periods.
https://www.gov.ie/en/service/eecbb7-jobsplus/
The Department of Social Protection pays the incentive to the employer monthly in arrears over the course of 2 years. There are 2 levels of payment - €7,500 and €10,000 depending on the length of time unemployed and other application rules.
See the following link for registration:
JobsPlus Employer Registration (welfare.ie)
The Department of Social Protection also provides a number of other services relevant to employers.
JobsIreland is free job advertising website which employers can register on - www.jobsireland.ie; for more information, view the information video: https://vimeo.com/540707868/90b1d8554c
Contact for more information: [email protected] or 0818 111 112
In addition, employers should be aware of other financial supports:
Wage Subsidy Scheme - https://www.gov.ie/en/service/37c057-wage-subsidy-scheme/
Work Experience Placement Programme - https://www.gov.ie/en/service/95fe1-work-placement-experience-programme/
Finally, there are specific contacts within the department who will liaise with and guide employers in their queries. See below:
Employer Relations Contacts: https://www.gov.ie/en/collection/44dc79-employer-engagement-contact-list/
Overall Guide: https://www.gov.ie/pdf/?file=https://assets.gov.ie/133535/80be6afa-2b65-45f0-af89-3a3789c5dfea.pdf#page=null