Adult Support Worker in Dublin
- Salary
- €35,771–€43,288 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 24 Nov 2026
About the Role
Enable Ireland provides services to over 13,000 children and adults with disabilities and their families from 43 locations in 14 counties. For adults, we offer a range of services covering personal development, independent living, supported employment, social and leisure activities. The demand for our services continues to increase throughout Ireland.
Enable Ireland is currently seeking a highly-motivated Adult Services Support Worker to join the team in Dublin Adult Services CHO7 Area (Crumlin/Rialto).
The role involves:
- Providing opportunities for people with disabilities to develop options in training, employment and greater inclusion in the community.
- Supporting individual service users to participate in programmes and activities within the service.
- Working through a Person-Centred approach and in line with Enable Ireland’s code of practice, policies and procedures.
- Promoting dignity, respect and the development of choice for service users.
Requirements
Essential criteria:
- Minimum qualification: QQI Level 5 Major Award (8 modules) in Social Care/Disability/Care skills or relevant health-related area. Individuals with 2 modules completed are eligible if committed to completing the remainder within 12 months of start date.
- Previous experience of working with adults with disabilities in the healthcare sector.
- Fluency in English.
- Current eligibility to work in the state.
- Available for immediate start.
- Full clean driving licence valid in the state, with agreement to undertake D1 driver training if required. Ability to drive both automatic and manual vehicles is essential.
Desirable criteria:
- Experience working with individuals with physical disabilities, acquired brain injury, epilepsy and/or behaviours of concern.
- Holder of CPC Driver card.
- Minimum of 1 year experience delivering personal care in a health or social care context.
- Experience in clamping wheelchairs.
Details
Contract Type: Permanent Part Time
Contract Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: €35,771–€43,288 per year (pro rata for 35 hours per week)
Annual Leave Entitlement: 30 days pro rata per annum (proportionately less for less than 12 months’ service)
Location: Dublin Adult Services CHO7 Area (Crumlin/Rialto)
Closing Date: 24 November 2026
Interview Dates: Not stated
How to Apply
To apply:
- Download the job description and person specification for your information.
- Complete the online application form via Enable Ireland’s careers portal. CVs will not be accepted.
- For further details and to apply, visit: Enable Ireland Careers
Note: A panel may be formed for similar vacancies arising in the region over the next 12 months. The post is subject to reference checks and may require Garda vetting/police clearance.
Documents & Campaign Information
Frequently asked
- What qualifications are required for the Adult Support Worker role?
- The essential qualification is a QQI Level 5 Major Award (8 modules) in Social Care/Disability/Care skills or a relevant health-related area. Individuals with 2 modules completed are eligible if they commit to completing the remainder within 12 months of the start date.
- Is prior experience working with adults with disabilities mandatory?
- Yes, previous experience of working with adults with disabilities in the healthcare sector is listed as an essential requirement.
- What is the salary range for this permanent part-time role?
- The salary range is €35,771–€43,288 per year, pro rata for 35 hours per week.
- What are the working hours for this position?
- The contract hours are 35 hours per week.
- Is a driving licence required for this role?
- Yes, a full clean driving licence valid in the state is required, with agreement to undertake D1 driver training if needed. Ability to drive both automatic and manual vehicles is essential.