TUS Programme

Mflack, hope it goes to plan for you. Best of luck

Didn't go so well for me, I was informed of all the jobs on offer and one stood out in particular that I liked the sound of. But when I went for the "interview" the role was very different and so were the hours. I was told it would be mornings but in fact the supervisor was looking for someone to work afternoons! Wasn't mad about the place and the rest of the staff didn't appear friendly at all. Team leader is trying to find me something else now!

Would anyone know if it's possible to claim Casual Payment (x&o's) while on Tus Programme? I was on it while working part-time. I am only doing 2.5 days per week work on the programme and am looking for part-time work to boost my income but picking's are slim in my area (Obviously still looking for full time also).

segosego89 wrote: »

If you look up Tús on Citizens Information it says the following "Participants on Tús can take up other part-time employment provided it does not interfere with the work and times of the Tús work placement. If participants are offered full-time alternative work they may terminate their work placement contract."

Yes I I've been made aware of that. I am just wondering if I can claim Casual Work Payment while on Tus to supplement not working the other days until I find part time work.

segosego89 wrote: »

Oh right I think I understand. That's a good question. I'm not sure. Usually people on Tus work 20 hours a week approximately and they work every weekday or something like that if I'm not mistaken. The fact that you're not working more than 3 days makes me wonder whether you can actually claim Casual Work Payment also whilst being on the scheme. Maybe ring up your Social Welfare office? Sorry I couldn't be more helpful!

Thank you for your help Yeah, I'm only doing 2.5 days at 19.5 hours per week and it'll be on alternate days each week (e.g mon-wed and wed-fri) so it'll be tough to get part-time work to fit in around for a while. I'm in the office/admin area so shop and retail wouldn't be particularly useful or open to me at the minute. I think because you sign up with Tus they take you off the Welfare though, so I'm not sure if going in to ask them would be of any use. But may have to try it.

segosego89 wrote: »

No problem! I think SW may still have some involvement even if you're involved in Tús. Yeah no harm to ring them up when you're able to. That's a pity about the alternate days thing in your Tús job - It makes it harder for you to get extra work. Can I ask how do you find your Tús job? Have you been in the job for long?

Yeah, no harm to give them a call and see! I actually think it may suit me doing the alternate days, they were quite easy going about it. It means getting a four day weekend every two weeks so that's a good point but it might mean a bit of hassle trying to find PT work to fit around it. I got the Tus job straight away when I met with my Tus Advisor, she was super. Had an interview the following week and due to start now on Wednesday. Looking forward to it but was on a lot more in my Casual's job, that just ended a few months ago so will struggle if I can't get supplement/PT Work.

segosego89 wrote: »

It's good that you're happy with your experience with Tús. Although it's a pity about the PT situation. Perhaps you could organize something with a prospective employer and they can allow you to work different hours every other week so as to not interfere with your Tús job? I can't imagine that you wouldn't be able to get supplementary income support considering a Tús job is no different than any other job and you're not working more than 3 days in that job. Sure get onto SW tomorrow on the phone and they can let you know!

Yes they have said as I'm job-sharing with another Tus Participant that swapping and changing shifts wouldn't be a problem. But they did it this way so we each get the same days off e.g a Fri and Mon every two weeks. I was hoping actually knowing the days of work each week would help in finding PT work but not as of yet.

I have sent a query to SW and Fingers crossed will get a reply back tomorrow or will pop in before my start on Wednesday.

segosego89 wrote: »

Hopefully they'll get back to you sooner rather than later. Maybe give them a ring if they don't. I hope it works out for you in the end!

Many Thanks!

What's "Obair activation"? I've never heard of it. Is that a new scheme?

segosego89 wrote: »

What's "Obair activation"? I've never heard of it. Is that a new scheme?

No.

Obair has been around a long time. It's also known as the LES local employment service.

They have a number of offices

http://www.localemploymentservices.ie/locations/

Oh right, I didn't know that. Have you explained to the Obhair people that you're on a Tús placement? Maybe just attend the Obhair session to avoid hassle. You don't want your SW payment to be cut! I wonder are the Tús and Gateway administrators cognisant of the fact that those schemes are being closed down this year? I wonder will this have an impact on people currently being put into placement? Considering work placement lasts for 12 months what will happen to those who are just recently being put on the scheme? Will they find out in 6 months time that Tús is closing down and they wont be able to continue their Tús job?

segosego89 wrote: »

Oh right, I didn't know that. Have you explained to the Obhair people that you're on a Tús placement? Maybe just attend the Obhair session to avoid hassle. You don't want your SW payment to be cut! I wonder are the Tús and Gateway administrators cognisant of the fact that those schemes are being closed down this year? I wonder will this have an impact on people currently being put into placement? Considering work placement lasts for 12 months what will happen to those who are just recently being put on the scheme? Will they find out in 6 months time that Tús is closing down and they wont be able to continue their Tús job?

I informed them on the last meeting a month ago. I am not on a SW payment now as TUS cuts you off SW and puts you on a TUS Payroll, meaning TUS pay you.

I haven't heard anything about the schemes being closed or anything about the placements being cut short. I do know that my advisor only took me on and she'll be off in two months to a different department. I've heard stories like this also on other TUS Participants. Could very well be that the schemes are being fazed out.

votecounts wrote: »

Where did you read that schemes were ending this year as i thought it was internships were gone. Be some loss to councils to get rid of gateway as they will have actual workers to clean the streets.

Yes, you're correct in saying that Jobsbridge has been axed. Yet Minister Varadkar mentioned in the Dail a couple of months ago that he intends to replace it with something else at some stage. Also a new activation scheme called Jobspath has been rolled out across the country over the last year or two. I think this is supposed to replace Tus, Gateway et al in some way but I'm not sure. Jobspath consists of two private companies(Seetec and Turas Nua) who are responsible for getting people back into work apparently. They are paid a commission when people have been put into employment etc. There's been cases where people have been put into employment that they personally consider unsuitable but they have no choice and face sanctions if they turn it down. There's been mostly positive feedback from the scheme but at the same time there's been 100's of complaints about it recently.

schizo1014 wrote: »

Hi I don't know if this is the right place to post this but I recently started a TUS scheme but noticed I'm getting deducted €10 tax every week, is this normally the case?

HI,

I'm in the same boat. My Tus advisor said It's emergency tax and once the documents go through to the tax office, that they sent off, I will get it back.