Gwanak-gu to Recruit 476 Participants for Seoul City Companion Jobs in the Second Half of the Year

Applications available at Dong Community Centers until May 31, Seoul District's Largest Recruitment Scale

From July 17 to December 18, 5-month participation as dedicated caregivers for high-risk solitary deaths, free meal assistants for the elderly, and more

Participants in the first half-year companion job program are engaged in digital guide duties.

Gwanak-gu (District Mayor Park Junhee) is recruiting participants for the '2023 Second Half Seoul Companion Jobs' to support the livelihoods and self-reliance of low-income groups, vulnerable employment groups, and the unemployed facing economic difficulties.

Following the provision of companion jobs to 508 people, the largest scale among Seoul districts in the first half of this year, the district will again offer jobs to 476 residents (72 youth, 188 under 65, 216 aged 65 and over) in the second half, maintaining the largest scale.

The project period is five months from July 17 to December 18, during which participants will be assigned to various district office departments and Dong Community Centers to undertake tasks such as ▲dedicated caregivers for high-risk solitary death groups ▲free meal assistants for low-income elderly ▲digital management assistants at Smart Shelters ▲digital guides for our neighborhood.

Working hours are five days a week, 3 to 5 hours per day (5 hours for those under 65, 3 hours for those 65 and over). Participants will also receive various work benefits including enrollment in the four major social insurances, weekly and monthly leave allowances, health checkups for safety and health management, and education on safety and health, sexual harassment prevention, and human rights.

The recruitment period is until May 31, and any Gwanak-gu resident aged 18 or older with the ability to work as of the project start date can apply.

Residents wishing to participate should check the recruitment announcement posted on the Gwanak-gu website (News & Notices → Announcements → Recruitment Notices), then bring the application documents and apply in person at their local Dong Community Center.

The district will comprehensively review applicants' assets, income, and participation history, and plans to announce and individually notify the final selected candidates on July 12.

District Mayor Park Junhee said, “I hope this companion job opportunity will provide some help to residents struggling with ongoing high prices,” adding, “We will continue to focus on creating stable and sustainable jobs to restore the local economy and improve residents' happiness index.”

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