The Parliamentary Secretariat for Rights of Persons with Disability and Active Ageing has said that it is again giving an opportunity to suitable candidates to follow a specialised course, inclusive of theory and practice in care services.

On completion of the course, a Certificate will be presented to each respective candidate making them eligible to work as Care Assistant. The course is going to start on the 1st of September 2014 and is a 4 month full time course. Lectures and practical components will be held from Monday to Friday.

This is an opportunity for those interested in working in an elderly environment in any of the local Homes for the Elderly in Malta and Gozo.

All applications are being accepted, strictly from Monday, the 28th of July 2014 to Friday, the 8th of August 2014 between 9.00am to 12.00pm.

Applications may be sent by post or delivered by hand at the Accounts Section, Department for the Elderly and Community Care, Centru Hidma Socjali, Triq il-Kbira San Guzepp, Santa Venera.

Each application must include a Police Conduct Certificate, a School leaving Certificate, copy of Identity Card and copies of any Academic Certificates held by the applicant, plus a payment of €75 (to be returned if a candidate is found not suitable to follow this course).

Cheques are to be addressed to the Director Elderly and Community Care. Those interested may obtain more information on telephone numbers 22788441, 22788449, 22912303 or visit website www.activeageing.gov.mt.

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