Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland.
About Us
We are named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024 and maintain a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity.
Our Values
We advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas.
Job Description
We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Support Worker to join our teams in Dun Laoghaire or Sandyford.
* Contract Type: Permanent post
* Contract Hours: Full and part time hours considered
* Salary Scale: €32,639 - €39,499 pro rata per annum
The role of the Support Worker is to facilitate the Service Owner in all aspects of daily living, including assisting with personal care needs, mobility, and supporting access and participation in activities of choice provided by day services, in the community, and online/virtually.
Key Responsibilities
The post holder will provide opportunities to help develop a range of options for the individual in areas of training, employment and greater inclusion in their local community.
Requirements
Candidates must have a FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Social Care or other similar health care area. OR Be undertaking a FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Social Care or other similar health care area, in which 2-3 relevant modules have already been completed.
Eligible to work in the State is also required.
Desirable Criteria
A clean class B driver's licence and willingness to drive the service's wheelchair accessible car is desirable.
Experience providing personal care and experience of working in community/non-centred based setting are also desirable.