Enable Ireland provides services to over 13,000 children and adults with disabilities and their families from 43 locations in 14 counties. Covering childhood to adulthood, our expert teams work with individuals and their families on a plan for each life stage. Our services encompass all aspects of a child's physical, educational, and social development from early infancy through adolescence. For adults, we offer a range of services covering personal development and independence.
Description
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organization that makes a real difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland. It was named one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024.
As an equal opportunities employer, Enable Ireland proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are committed to ongoing improvements in these areas.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Respite Support Worker to join our team at Teach Saoirse, Children’s Residential Respite House, Nenagh, Co Tipperary.
Contract Type: Full Time, Part Time, and Variable Hours contracts available.
Contract Hours: Full Time, Part Time, and Variable Hours available.
Salary Scale: €32,639 - €39,499 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to Long Service Increments (LSI).
Annual Leave Entitlement: 30 days pro rata per annum.
Overview of the Post:
To provide respite to families of children with disabilities. The respite support service will be coordinated by PIC, who will prioritize families for involvement and agree on the type and level of support to be provided. The Respite Support Worker will be supervised by and work closely with the PIC. Flexibility is required, including sleepovers and working during evenings and weekends.
Overview of Duties & Responsibilities:
Please see the full Job Description for details.
The successful candidate will have:
* Minimum QQI Level 5 Childcare course including a module on special needs or an equivalent course (total 8 modules)
* At least 1 year’s experience working with children with additional needs in a residential setting
* Experience working with children with autism and behaviors of concern
* Full clean driving license
* Up-to-date Manual Handling, First Aid, Children First, ABA Programme, PECS, LAMH, Infection Control, PPE, Positive Behavior Support certifications
If you believe you are suitable for this role, please submit your application today.
As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including:
* Excellent training opportunities
* Generous annual leave
* Long service reward scheme
* Paid maternity, adoptive, and paternity leave
For the full list of benefits and conditions, please click here.
What now?
Download the Job Description and Person Specification, then complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: 5 pm, Monday 19th May 2025
A panel may be formed from this vacancy for similar roles that may arise within the next 12 months.
The post is subject to reference checks and may require Garda vetting/police clearance.
Due to high application volume, individual feedback cannot be provided to non-shortlisted applicants.
Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.
Enable Ireland reserves the right to amend this information prior to appointment.
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