Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025. Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities' employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Assistant Manager to join our team in our Shop in Carlow Town. Contract Type: Part-time Contract Hours: 24 hours Salary Scale: €17,659.20 + 1% Profit Share pro rata. Annual Leave Entitlement: 21 Days (pro-rata) plus 2 gift days (pro rata) Overview of the Post: The purpose of the role is to assist the Manager in the day-to-day running of the Shop whilst motivating and encouraging staff and volunteers to help achieve sales targets in order to maximise our contribution to Enable Ireland's services. In this varied and exciting role, you will be instrumental in making sure the Shop is at the hub of the local community. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Assist in the management and development of the shop in the context of an agreed work plan and agreed financial targets Assist in training, supervising and managing shop staff, both paid and voluntary Ensure the appearance of the shop internally and externally is attractive to customers and in line with brand standards Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: Retail fashion experience. Excellent leadership / motivational experience. Strong Commercial Experience. Eligible to work in the State Desirable Criteria: Brand Awareness If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: No late-night trading No Sunday trading 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 For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and upload your CV onto Rezoomo. A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. Enable Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. Please review the Enable Ireland's External Data Protection Notice available at for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant's personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy. By clicking on the Continue to application button you will be directed to the careers section of our website where you can download an application form/job description/person specification and will find instructions on how to apply. TLNT1_IJ
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025. Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Social Care Worker to join our team in our Adult Respite Service, Ard na Mara, Ladysbridge, Co Cork. Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: 19.5 hours per week (part time) Salary Scale: €39,160 to €54,746 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI's (Long Service Increments) Annual Leave Entitlement: 31/32/34 days pro rata Overview of the Post: To work as part of the team in Ard NaMara (Adult Respite Services) and to support the Person in Charge in providing a quality service to adults with disabilities availing of respite. Assisting Service Owners to plan for and direct their supports to meet their personal goals during respite, and to support service owners in making connections within their local community. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: Hold professional registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. See list of recognised Social Care qualifications at: AND (b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the role Annual registration On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. Experience in contributing to the development of personal plans. Has experience and knowledge of the role of a key worker. Experience of delivering personal care to adults. Experience of assisting adults with medical needs/ administering medication. Experience of engaging in professional supervision. Desirable Criteria: Experience of working with adults with disabilities including physical/intellectual/ ASD/behaviours of concern. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Experience in taking leadership in the development of personal plans. Experience in responding to complaints. If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: 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 For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: Closing date for applications: Before noon Thursday 28th May 2026 A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. Please review Enable Ireland's Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: Please review the Enable Ireland's External Data Protection Notice available at for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant's personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy By clicking on the Continue to application button you will be directed to the careers section of our website where you can download an application form/job description/person specification and will find instructions on how to apply. TLNT1_IJ
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025. Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Senior Grade Occupational Therapist to join our team in Dublin South East (CHO6). We have full-time and part-time opportunities within our teams in Sandymount and Leopardstown. Contract Type: Permanent Posts Contract Hours: Full and Part Time Posts 1 WTE based in Sandymount 0.5 WTE based in Sandymount Salary Scale: €62,072 - €73,477 rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI's (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement: 33 days pro rata per annum and proportionately less for less than 12 months service. Overview of the Post: Enable Ireland delivers children's services through the Children's Disability Network Teams (CDNT) under the national Progressing Disabilities Services (PDS) model for children and young people with complex needs arising from a disability. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a range of Occupational Therapy services for young people (0 - 18 years) and their families within an interdisciplinary framework. Service will include assessment and intervention, clinical supervision and ongoing service development. This will be delivered through a family centred approach across a variety of settings including the clinic, preschools, schools, children's homes and community settings. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list of duties. The successful candidate will have: Essential Criteria: Candidates for appointment must: Hold professional registration on the Occupational Therapist Register maintained by the Occupational Therapist Registration Board at CORU. AND Have three years full time (or an aggregate of three years) post qualification clinical experience. AND Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. AND Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. Annual registration On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU. AND Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to Enable Ireland. AND Candidates must be eligible to work in the State. Desirable Criteria: Minimum 1 year post qualification experience of working with families and children with a range of physical disabilities/developmental delays. Experience of working with children 0 - 18 years and their families. Experience and/or training in clinical supervision. Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a children's disability service. Experience of multi/interdisciplinary team working. Experience of supervising students/therapy assistants. If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: 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 For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: Closing date for applications: 1st June 2026 Interview date for successful applications: TBC A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. Please review Enable Ireland's Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: Please review the Enable Ireland's External Data Protection Notice available at for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant's personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy By clicking on the Continue to application button you will be directed to the careers section of our website where you can download an application form/job description/person specification and will find instructions on how to apply. TPBN1_IJ
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025. Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Basic Grade Psychologist to join our team in Dublin South East (CHO6). We havefull-time and part-time opportunities within our teams in Sandymount and Leopardstown. Leopardstown Our Leopardstown office is ideally situated within a HSE building at Leopardstown Shopping Centre, offering excellent connectivity, convenience, and a vibrant working environment. Located directly on the Luas Green Line and just minutes from the M50, it ensures easy access for commuters from across the city and beyond. The shopping centre offers a range of amenities including Dunnes Stores, coffee shops like Vanilla Pod and Costa, ample parking, a pharmacy, and dry cleaning services among other retailers, making it a practical and attractive location for staff. Sandymount Our Sandymount office is located in a vibrant seaside village with a welcoming community feel. Just a short walk from Sandymount Strand, the village offers a great mix of cafes, restaurants, and local shops, including a Tesco for convenience. The office is served by the DART commuter train and central bus routes, making it easily commutable from the city and surrounding areas. Contract Type: Permanent Post Contract Hours: Full Time Post, 35 hours per week 1 WTE based in Sandymount. Salary Scale: €60,342 - €105,535 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI's (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement: 34 days pro rata per annum and proportionately less for less than 12 months service Overview of the Post: To work as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing services to children and families within the region. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of psychology services including assessment and intervention to children accessing the Early Intervention service as appropriate. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list of duties. The successful candidate will have: Essential Criteria: 1. Candidates for appointment must: Have a recognised university degree or diploma (QQ1 level 8 equivalent) obtained with 1st or 2nd class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject. AND Have an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology. OR An equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health. AND Demonstrate competence in the Care Group/s applied for. AND Must be a member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). AND Applicants with a clinical or counselling psychology qualification must demonstrate that they have acquired in appropriate health settings, for the area / areas for which they wish to apply - Disability (Child and Adult), Child Psychology, Adult Psychology - either at least 60 days or equivalent supervised clinical placements as part of the professional qualification; or at least 60 days or equivalent post-qualification supervised work experience as a psychologist. Note 2. OR Applicants with an educational psychology qualification must demonstrate that they have acquired in appropriate health settings for the area / areas for which they wish to apply - Child Disability, Child Psychology - either at least 60 days or equivalent supervised clinical placements as part of the professional qualification; or at least 60 days or equivalent post qualification supervised work experience as a psychologist. Note 2. Note 2: Combinations of supervised clinical placement experience as part of the qualification and post qualification supervised work experience within a single care group area to give a total of 60 days are not acceptable. AND Eligible to work in the State. Desirable Criteria: Experience working in the disability sector. Experience of inter/trans disciplinary team working. Knowledge and experience of Assessment of Need process. Experience of working with children aged from birth to 18 years, with a range of disabilities, (including physical disability, autism, learning disability) and their families. Experience in Autism diagnosis. Applicants must have at least one-year satisfactory post-graduate experience working as a Clinical or Educational Psychologist. If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: 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 For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: Closing date for applications: 1st June 2026 Interview date for successful candidates: TBC A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. Please review Enable Ireland's Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: Please review the Enable Ireland's External Data Protection Notice available at for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant's personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy By clicking on the Continue to application button you will be directed to the careers section of our website where you can download an application form/job description/person specification and will find instructions on how to apply. TPBN1_IJ
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025. Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Physiotherapist - Senior Grade to join our team in CHO 1 Cavan CDNT Contract Type: Permanent Part-time Contract Hours: 17.5 hours per week (0.5 WTE) Salary Scale: €62,072 - €73,477 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI's (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement: 33 days pro rata per annum Overview of the Post: Enable Ireland delivers children's services through the Children's Disability Network Teams (CDNT) under the national Progressing Disabilities Services (PDS) model for children and young people with complex needs arising from a disability. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a range of Physiotherapist services for young people (0 - 18 years) and their families within an interdisciplinary framework. Service will include assessment and intervention, clinical supervision and ongoing service development. This will be delivered through a family centred approach across a variety of settings including the clinic, preschools, schools, children's homes and community settings. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list. The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: a) Candidates for appointment must: i. Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU. And ii. Have three years full time (or an aggregate of three years full time) post qualification clinical experience. And iii. Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. And iv. Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. Experience of working with babies Applicants must be eligible to work in the state. Please review the criteria at the following link and ensure you meet the requirements before submitting your application Fluency in English essential Valid driving licence for within the state / jurisdiction with access to own transport in order to deliver services across a large geographical area Annual Registration 1. On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU And 2. Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to Enable Ireland Desirable Criteria: A minimum of 1 year's Physiotherapy paediatric experience working with children with disabilities Experience with : Managing Tone Managing posture Service development Experience and/or training in clinical supervision. Group work Supervision of other staff and students Physiotherapy caseload management Experience of delivering education and / conducting research Experience in service development and practice standards development Experience in coordinating clinics and leading and working at a consultative level in clinics alongside consultant and other lead therapists Experience in managing databases such as hip surveillance, surgery, Botulinum Toxin, etc. and conducting audits If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: 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 For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: Closing date for applications: Tuesday 2nd June 2026, @ 12pm PLEASE NOTE - PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. Please review Enable Ireland's Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: Please review the Enable Ireland's External Data Protection Notice available at for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant's personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy By clicking on the Continue to application button you will be directed to the careers section of our website where you can download an application form/job description/person specification and will find instructions on how to apply. TPBN1_IJ
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025. Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Speech and Language Therapist - Staff Grade to join our team in CHO 1 Cavan, CDNT, Hillside, Rathcorrick, Cavan. Contract Type: Permanent Full Time Contract Hours: 35 hours per week (1.0 WTE) Salary Scale: €42,384 to €61,945 pro rata per annum. This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement: 32 days pro rata per annum Overview of the Post: Enable Ireland delivers children's services through the Children's Disability Network Teams (CDNT) under the national Progressing Disabilities Services (PDS) model for children and young people with complex needs arising from a disability. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a range of Speech and Language Therapy services for young people (0 - 18 years) and their families within an interdisciplinary framework. Service will include assessment and intervention, clinical supervision and ongoing service development. This will be delivered through a family centred approach across a variety of settings including the clinic, preschools, schools, children's homes and community settings. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: Qualifications and Experience Be registered, or be eligible for registration, as a Speech & Language Therapist by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU ( And Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office And Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Speech & Language Therapist Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. Annual Registration: On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Speech & Language Therapists Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU And Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to Enable Ireland Applicants must be eligible to work in the state. Please review the criteria at the following link and ensure you meet the requirements before submitting your application Valid driving license for within the state / jurisdiction with access to own transport in order to deliver services across a large geographical area Desirable Criteria: Experience working with children with disabilities and complex needs Postgraduate experience and/or training working with children with Feeding, Eating, Drinking & Swallowing (FEDS) needs. Experience in conducting Assessment of Need assessments Experience in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) Experience in working with children on the Autism Spectrum Experience of working with children with disabilities. If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: 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 For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: Closing date for applications: Tuesday 2nd June 2026 @ 12pm A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. Please review Enable Ireland's Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: Please review the Enable Ireland's External Data Protection Notice available at for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant's personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy By clicking on the Continue to application button you will be directed to the careers section of our website where you can download an application form/job description/person specification and will find instructions on how to apply. TPBN1_IJ
Staff Nurse – Respite Service (Carlow/Kilkenny) Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time Location: Carlow and Kilkenny Salary Scale: €37,060 to €54,111 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments). Annual Leave Entitlement: 33 pro rata per annum. This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Overview Of The Post The role involves providing respite and home support services to children and young people, using a person-centred approach to meet identified needs, involving weekday and weekend work, sleep overs, and night duty. Duties Create an environment that promotes each child’s participation in choice and decision-making and which enables each child to reach independence. Display skilled clinical and therapeutic interventions to provide care across various states of health and wellbeing and promoting wellness. Work within scope of practice, building on professional development throughout employment. Lead clinician in assigned clinical areas of responsibility with a caseload appropriate to the post. Coordinate, assess, plan, implement and review care for children according to service standards including TUSLA and HIQA regulations. Ensure implementation of agreed programmes of care for each child, promoting dignity and respect. Identify and understand health and medical needs of each child and ensure inclusive needs are met. Work with individual children in various settings; staff lead in ensuring children’s safety. Provide leadership, support, mentorship to all support staff in clinical and care delivery across multiple locations. Take responsibility for line management and clinical supervision of staff and students within the team/service as required. In partnership with parents/carers/team act as facilitator to foster links with children’s future educators. Identify training needs and deliver training to non-nursing staff as required. Ensure care and hygiene of treatment rooms, bathrooms and toileting facilities to high standards. Plan and manage bus routes, time schedules and act as bus escort for transportation of children to and from home as required. Display appropriate sensitivity while working closely with families and service users. Work in accordance with Enable Ireland’s Code of Practice, Guidelines for working with Services Users and other national policies and procedures. In consultation with the inter-/multidisciplinary team design, implement and evaluate programmes of activity for each child. Liaise with and organise paediatric clinics as appropriate. Liaise with health care professionals. Ensure equipment, toys and furniture are maintained; overall responsibility for children’s clothing and equipment, ensuring they return home in good order. Essential Criteria A recognised validated University Degree or equivalent qualification in Intellectual Disability Nursing or Children’s Nursing. Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). Current eligibility to work in the state. Full manual driving licence for within the state/jurisdiction with access to own transport. Experience working with children with disability. Annual registration with NMBI. Desirable Criteria Commitment to partnership with parents/carers and family centred approach. Good knowledge of child protection & child development. Understanding of residential respite and day services. Understanding of HIQA standards. Experience working with teenagers with behaviours that challenge. Experience in inter-/transdisciplinary working. Disciplined and professional performance under sustained or situational pressure. Ability to arrange and schedule activities. Self‑motivating team member working without daily supervision. Willingness to embrace service development and change. 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. Equal Opportunity Statement Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Contract Type: Relief. Hours: Variable Hours. Salary Scale: €35,070 (€17.29/hour) – €42,440 (€20.93/hour) pro rata per annum. Annual Leave Entitlement: 10.7% of hours worked for variable hours contracts. Overview of the Post Lavanagh House Children’s Respite service provides services to children with disabilities in the Cork area in active partnership and in line with the needs and wishes of the child and family. Enable Ireland respite services are committed to working in partnership with service users and families in the planning, delivery and evaluation of all services. Lavanagh House provides planned short-term respite care, both day and night, where children will be grouped together by age and interest. The role of Support Worker is to work as part of a dedicated and innovative team to provide person centred services to children with disabilities who attend Enable Ireland Services. Essential Criteria QQI Level 5 Major Award in one of the following: Healthcare Support Social Care Pre Nursing Childcare A comparable SNA Qualification. 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), Full Clean Manual Driving License and willingness to drive company vehicles, and be 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. 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 EEO Statement Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland and is named as one of Ireland’s Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Outreach Respite Team Lead to join our new and exciting Afterschool Children’s Respite Service in Meath. Contract Type: 12 month fixed term contract Contract Hours: 28 hours per week, 0.80 WTE Salary Scale: The current salary scale for this post is €49,597 - €60,013 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments). This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement: 30 days pro rata per annum Overview of the Post: To assist the manager with the co-ordination and delivery of the range 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 need, provide administration support to the service and provide support and supervision to the allocated staff team as directed by the Manager. The range of services may include after school, day, evening, weekend respite, summer camps and other forms of alternative respite as they are developed. Essential Criteria A recognised relevant third level qualification in health care, social care, childcare, nursing (min level 7 or equivalent) 2 years’ experience of working with children/young persons in home, in a centre or in a community-based setting. 1 years’ experience of working with children with a range of disabilities including Autism. Full driver’s license Right to work in the country Registration relevant to the role Desirable Criteria Previous supervisory experience Management qualification 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 Closing date for applications: Monday 1st June, 2026 @ 12pm #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Opportunity Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025. Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly‑motivated Outreach Respite Team Lead to join our team in Respite Services Carlow / Kilkenny. Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: Full time Salary Scale: €49,597 - €60,013 pro rata per annum Annual Leave Entitlement: 30 days pro rata per annum Note: This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Overview of the Post To assist the manager with the co‑ordination and delivery of the range 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‑centred approach to meet their identified need, provide administration support to the service and provide support and supervision to the allocated staff team as directed by the Manager. The range of services may include after school, day, evening, weekend respite, summer camps and other forms of alternative respite as they are developed. The Successful Candidate Will Have Essential Criteria A recognised relevant third level qualification in health care, social care, child care, nursing (min level 7 or equivalent). 2 years’ experience of working with children/young persons in home, in a centre or in a 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 interagency 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 adoptive leave. Pay adjusted paternity leave. Wellbeing benefits. Pension. Closing date for applications: Friday 22nd May 2026 Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. #J-18808-Ljbffr
