Adult Support Worker

Overview
Enable Ireland is an equal opportunity employer offering services to children and adults with disabilities and their families from 43 locations across 14 counties.
We work with individuals and families to plan for each life stage, supporting physical, educational, social development for children and personal development, independence for adults.
Description
Enable Ireland is recognised as a positive employer and named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024.
We uphold a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity and advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated
2 x Adult Support Worker
to join our team in
Limerick Adult Services, West Limerick Hub, Rathkeale/Newcastlewest, Co Limerick
.
Contract Type:
Part Time Permanent Contract
Salary Scale:
€32,639 - €39,499 pro rata per annum.
Salary scales are subject to Long Service Increments (LSI).
Pay Increases:
This pay scale may increase in 2025 in line with the WRC agreement for Section 39 organisations.
Annual Leave Entitlement:
30 days per annum pro rata
Overview of the Post
The Adult Support Worker will work as part of a team within the adult day service to facilitate service owners with their daily programmes.
This includes supporting personal care needs, mobility, and enabling access to services in the community and via our virtual day service.
The post holder will encourage and support opportunities to develop options for service users in areas such as training, employment and greater community inclusion.
Overview of Duties & Responsibilities
Please see the Job Description for the full list.
The Successful Candidate Will Have
QQI Level 5 in Care Skills (including a module on special needs) or an equivalent qualification
Minimum of two years' experience working with adults with disabilities
Full clean driving licence with no restrictions and willingness to drive Enable Ireland vehicles
Eligibility to work in the state
Effective communication skills and good recording practices
Knowledge of the social model of disability
Good understanding of Adult Protection and Lone Working
Experience of working with adults in a day service setting
Experience of working in a community setting
Knowledge of person-centred planning and the Key Worker system
Knowledge of New Directions guidelines
If you fit the role, please submit your application today.
Benefits
Excellent internal and external training opportunities
Generous annual leave entitlements
Flexible Working
Pay adjusted Maternity Leave
Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave
Pay adjusted Paternity Leave
Pension
What now?
To apply, download the Job Description and Person Specification and complete the online application form.
CVs will not be accepted.
Informal Queries
by email to Kathleen Sheahan CNM1 ******
Closing date for applications:
4pm Friday 22nd September 2025
Interview Date:
TBC
A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies that may arise in the next 12 months.
The posts may be subject to reference checks and Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant.
Due to high volume of applications we may not provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community.
Enable Ireland reserves the right to change information prior to appointment.
Please review Enable Ireland's External Data Protection Notice for details on how your information is processed.
If invited to interview, your data may be shared with virtual service providers and the interview panel, and stored in line with our retention policy.
Enable Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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