Adult Support Worker

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.

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

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.

Please see the Job Description for the full list.

• 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.

• 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 ksheahan@enableireland.ie

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.