Family Support Worker in Mayo Abbey
- Salary
- €35,070–€42,440 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 27 Oct 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. Covering childhood to adulthood, our expert teams work with the individual and their family on a plan for each life stage. Our services for children and their families cover 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, independent living, supported employment, social and leisure activities. The demand for our services continues to increase throughout Ireland. We have set ourselves the challenging goal of meeting these needs by providing a full range of high quality services, and expanding into local communities.
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.
Requirements
To provide home support to children with ASD, physical, sensory, and intellectual disabilities. The Family Support Worker will also provide support to children with ASD, physical, sensory, and intellectual disabilities in the home and local community, assistance with home therapy programs; personal care assistance; social support and facilitate the achievement of the individual’s goals.
The successful candidate will have
- Appropriate QQI Level 5 Major award in childcare qualification or equivalent (SNA level 5/6)
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience working with children in the disability sector (desirable)
- Experience working with families in the community (desirable)
- Experience working with adults with physical disabilities (desirable)
Details
Location: Mayo, Co. Mayo, Ireland
Contract Type: Relief
Contract Hours: Variable Hours
Salary Scale: €35,070 to €42,440 pro rata per annum (€17.29 - €20.92 per hour) based on experience
Closing date for applications: 27th October, 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.
How to Apply
To apply, please download the job description and person specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted.
Documents & Campaign Information
Frequently asked
- What are the essential qualifications for this role?
- The essential qualification is an appropriate QQI Level 5 Major award in childcare qualification or equivalent (SNA level 5/6).
- What are the desirable criteria for this role?
- Desirable criteria include experience working with children in the disability sector, experience working with families in the community, and experience working with adults with physical disabilities.
- What are the main duties of a Family Support Worker at Enable Ireland?
- The main duties include providing home support to children with ASD, physical, sensory, and intellectual disabilities, assisting with home therapy programs, providing personal care assistance, and facilitating social support and the achievement of individual goals.
- What is the salary range for this role?
- The salary scale is €35,070 to €42,440 pro rata per annum (€17.29 - €20.92 per hour) based on experience.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 27th October, 2026.