Changing to a new CE scheme

I hope it's okay to share this here. A few months ago, I joined a CE scheme in a kitchen, but now I regret it. The people I work with are lovely, but the building is in poor condition. I'm surprised it passed the health inspection; for instance, the sinks aren't big enough for washing trays or pots properly, and there's black mold on some of the walls. Additionally, I'm expected to do a lot of heavy lifting without any manual handling training, and I haven't obtained the food safety certificate yet.

Furthermore, there hasn't been any mention of further training, which I believed was a benefit of participating in a scheme like this. Currently, I'm mostly peeling and chopping vegetables, and I often have to work beyond the 19.5 hours. So, in total, I estimate I'm earning around one euro per hour extra on top of my social welfare payment.

I know I should probably discuss this with social welfare, but does anyone know if it's possible to switch to a different CE scheme without waiting a year or two for reapplication?

I know I could always try and find a proper paid job but I don't have many qualifications and my only experience is working in kitchens so I'm looking for something to help me reskill.

eyeheartcapybara

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058349430/changing-to-a-new-ce-scheme

I switched CE schemes last year. Talk with your CE supervisor. It can be done

RedRunners

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058349430/changing-to-a-new-ce-scheme

Yep, as the previous poster said, you can switch. I did a CE scheme myself. In terms of training, there's a budget. They paid for me get my forklift certification, I also did a weeklong first aid course. Time in training counts towards your CE hours.