A day in the life at Centra by Jack O’Malley I asked my good pal Jack to tell me why he enjoys working at Centra and what are his favourite parts of the day. Here is what he had to say all in his own words and his own handwriting. Thank you Jack I work in our local centra on Thursdays from 2-6pm. I like my job, I get on well with the staff and customers. My duties are: Taking out the sweets Cleaning the coffee machine Doing the face off where customers can see…
As a regular customer of Centra Marley Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 I’d often noticed that some of the staff have down syndrome and I was eager to talk to the owner Breda Cahill to find out the background on why she employs staff with an intellectual disability. I put together a few questions to understand the benefits and also any barriers when employing a person with an intellectual disability as below. Breda is a standing member of the local Rathfarnham/Ballinteer/Dundrum community and without her as an employer many guys may not have a job. Breda Cahill…
I got the job! There is huge excitement in the O’Malley household when Jack is offered the job locally. This new role is as a ‘sales assistant’ in his local Centra, Dublin 16. The owner Mrs Breda Cahill currently employs 4 staff with an intellectual disability in her 2 Dublin stores. Breda is a huge supporter of employing people with intellectual disabilities. https://centra.ie/locate/leinster/dublin/16/marlay-park. Jacks mum Mary said; Jack loves his job at Centra. He has a sense of pride in wearing the uniform and knowing all about the stock. The fact that he’s earning money as opposed to being a volunteer is fantastic. It’s a source…