Overview
Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland. It is recognised as one of Ireland's Best Employers 2024 and holds a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. Enable Ireland is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement.
Role
Support Worker – ST. Laurence, Lota Park, Glanmire, Cork and our Adult Day Services, Cork.
Contract
Permanent, temporary and relief contracts available. Full time (39 hours per week), Part-Time & Relief.
Salary & Leave
Salary scale: €32,639 – €39,499 pro rata per annum. Annual leave entitlement: 30 days per annum pro rata, and proportionately less for less than 12 months service.
Overview of the Post
The role of Support Worker is to work as part of a dedicated and innovative team to provide person-centred services to children and adults with disabilities who attend Enable Ireland Services.
Overview of Duties & Responsibilities
Full list of duties is provided in the Job Description and Person Specification for this role. The successful candidate will:
* Support people with disabilities in line with person-centred planning.
Essential Criteria
Qualificatons include:
* QQI Level 5 Major Award in one of the following: Healthcare Support, Social Care, Pre Nursing, or Childcare (8 modules to include one module on special needs/disability studies/challenging behaviour or a commitment to complete one of these modules within 6 months of commencement); OR
* SNA Qualification; OR
* Year 1 of a relevant degree programme in Health and Social Care (such as Social Care, Child Care, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy); AND
* Full Clean Manual Driving Licence and willingness to drive company vehicles; AND
* Eligible to work in the state.
Desirable Criteria
* Experience of supporting people with disabilities.
* Experience of working with people with behaviours of concern.
* Experience of providing personal care.
* Basic IT skills.
What to Expect
If you believe you would fit the role, please submit your application today. To apply, download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted.
Benefits
* Excellent internal and external training opportunities
* Generous annual leave entitlements
* Flexible Working
* Long service reward scheme
* Pay adjusted Maternity Leave
* Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave
* Pay adjusted Paternity Leave
* Wellbeing benefits
* Pension
What now?
Closing date for applications: Friday 3 October 2025. A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies arising in the next 12 months. The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. Enable Ireland reserves the right to change this information prior to appointment. Privacy information is available in Enable Ireland’s privacy policies.
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