Adult Support Worker (Newcastle WestRathkeale)

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 Irelands 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 Adult Support Workers to join our team in Limerick Adult Services West Limerick Hub Newcastlewest/Rathkeale

Contract Type: Part Time Permanent Contract

Contract Hours: 35 Hours per week

Salary Scale: 35070 - 42440 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSIs (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 per annum pro rata

Overview of the Post:

The role of the Adult Support Worker is to work as part of a team within the adult day service and the service owners own home providing personalized supports. This will include assisting to personal care needs mobility and supporting access to services in their community and on our virtual day service. The post holder will encourage and support opportunities to help develop a range of options for service owners in areas of training employment and greater inclusion in their local communities.

Overview of Duties & Responsibilities:

Please see Job Description for full list

The successful candidate will have

Essential Criteria:

• QQI Level 5 in Care skills to include a module on special needs (total 8 modules) or Equivalent Qualification
• Minimum of 1 years experience working specifically in the specialty of working with adults with Autism.
• To hold a full clean drivers licence with no restrictions and be willing to drive Enable Ireland vehicles
• Must be eligible to work in the state
• Effective communication skills and good recording practices
• Knowledge of social model of disability.
• Good understanding of Adult Protection and Lone working.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience of working with adults in a day service setting.
• Experience of working in community setting.
• Knowledge of person centered planning and Key Worker system
• Knowledge of New Directions guidelines

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:

What now

To apply please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted.

Informal Queries by email to Kathleen Sheahan CNM1 at

Closing date for applications: 4pm Friday 28th August 2026

Enable Ireland reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; early submission is strongly encouraged.

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.
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Required Experience:

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