Support Worker, Ard Na Mara

About the organisation

Enable Ireland provides services that improve the daily lives of children and adults with disabilities across Ireland. The organisation has also been recognised among Ireland’s Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025. It is committed to equal opportunities and holds a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity, with a strong focus on fairness, respect, equality, inclusion, and engagement.

Role summary

An opportunity is available for a motivated Support Worker to join the Adult Respite Services team at Ard Na Mara, Ladybridge, Ballyhimkin, Cork. The post supports person-centred services for children and adults with disabilities as part of a committed and innovative team.

Contract details

This role may be offered on a permanent, temporary, or relief basis. Working arrangements can include full-time, part-time, or variable hours.

Pay and leave

The salary scale is €35,070 to €42,440 per annum, pro rata. This pay scale is expected to increase in 2026 in line with the recent WRC agreement on enhanced pay adjustments for Section 39 organisations. Annual leave is 30 days per year pro rata, with proportionately reduced leave for employees with less than 12 months of service.

What the role involves

The position focuses on delivering person-centred support within Adult Respite Services for people with disabilities. A full job description is available for the complete list of duties.

Essential requirements

• A QQI Level 5 Major Award (8 modules) in Healthcare Support, Social Care, Pre Nursing, Disability Care Skills, Childcare, or another health-related area.
• Candidates who have completed 3 modules may still apply, provided they give a written commitment to complete the remaining modules within 12 months of the start date.
• An SNA qualification is also acceptable.
• Alternatively, applicants may have completed Year 1 of a relevant degree in Health and Social Care, such as Social Care, Child Care, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, or Speech and Language Therapy.
• A full clean manual driving licence is required, along with a willingness to drive company vehicles.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the State.

Desirable experience

• Prior experience supporting people with disabilities.
• Experience working with individuals who display behaviours of concern.
• Previous involvement in personal care.
• Basic IT competence.

Benefits

• Access to both internal and external training opportunities.
• Enhanced annual leave arrangements.
• Flexible working options.
• Long service reward scheme.
• Pay-adjusted maternity leave.
• Pay-adjusted adoptive leave.
• Pay-adjusted paternity leave.
• Wellbeing support.
• Pension entitlement.

Application process

Applicants should download the job description and person specification, then complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. The closing date for applications is 26 June 2026 at 4:30 p.m. A panel may be created from this recruitment campaign for similar vacancies that arise within the following 12 months.

Additional information

• The appointment will be subject to reference checks and may also require Garda vetting or police clearance, depending on the role.
• Individual feedback will not be provided to candidates who are not shortlisted, due to the volume of applications received.
• Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates from all sections of the community.
• The information provided is a general guide to the role and may be changed before appointment at the organisation’s discretion.
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