Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland. It has been named one of Ireland’s Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025. As an equal‑opportunities employer, we proudly maintain a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity and are committed to fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement.
We are currently seeking a highly‑motivated Outreach Respite Team Lead to join our team in Respite Services Carlow / Kilkenny.
Contract type: PermanentContract hours: Full timeSalary scale: €49,597 - €60,013 pro rata per annumAnnual leave entitlement: 30 days pro rata per annum
Overview of the post
To assist the manager with the coordination and delivery of outreach support services to children. The main responsibilities include working in partnership with families to develop goals and plans, allocating staff to deliver the service and monitoring service delivery. The Team Lead will work with a dedicated group of children/young people in a person‑centered approach to meet their identified needs, provide administration support to the service and supervise the allocated staff team as directed by the Manager.
Essential Criteria
A recognised relevant third level qualification in health care, social care, child care, nursing (minimum level 7 or equivalent).
2 years’ experience of working with children/young persons in a home, centre or community‑based setting.
1 year’s experience of working with children with a range of disabilities including Autism.
Full driver’s licence.
Must be eligible to work in the State.
Registration relevant to the role.
Knowledge of best practice within disability services and understanding of the social model of disability.
Knowledge of family‑centred approach in the delivery of services to people with disabilities.
Broad knowledge of Enable Ireland Services.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and service‑related database systems.
Desirable Criteria
Previous supervisory experience.
Management qualification.
Specific knowledge of disability.
Knowledge of inter‑agency models of working.
Benefits
Excellent internal and external training opportunities.
Generous annual leave entitlements.
Flexible working.
Long service reward scheme.
Pay‑adjusted maternity leave.
Pay‑adjusted adoption leave.
Pay‑adjusted paternity leave.
Well‑being benefits.
Pension.
Closing date for applications: Friday 22nd May 2026.
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