Social Care Worker in Dublin
- Salary
- Not stated
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 25 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. Covering childhood to adulthood, our expert teams work with the individual and their family on a plan for each life stage.
To work as part of a dedicated and innovative team in an Adult Day Service supporting adults with physical and/or sensory or mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, within a quality framework. The post holder will support individuals accessing the service with all aspects of their daily lives in accordance with their individual needs and preferences.
Details
- Location: Dublin
- Contract Type: Permanent posts
- Contract Hours: Full-time and part-time hours considered up to 39 per week
- Salary Scale: €39,943–€55,841 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments)
- Annual Leave Entitlement: 31 days pro rata per annum and proportionately less for less than 12 months service
- Closing Date: 25 November 2026
- Interview Date: To be confirmed
- Eligibility to Work: Eligible to work in the State
- Garda Vetting: The post will be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant
Requirements
Essential Criteria:
- Hold a professional registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU
- Have a Schedule 3 qualification or a comparable qualification recognised by the Social Care Workers Registration Board
- On appointment, maintain annual registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by CORU
- Experience in contributing to the development of personal plans
- Experience and knowledge of the role of a key worker
- Experience of delivering personal care
- Experience of assisting adults with medical needs/administering medication
- Experience of engaging in professional supervision
- Possess a full, clean, manual driving licence (evidence required prior to interview)
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience of working with adults and families with physical/sensory/intellectual disabilities
- Minimum of 1 year post-qualification experience relevant to the role
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.
For enquiries, contact Enable Ireland via the application portal.
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Frequently asked
- What qualifications are required to apply for this Social Care Worker role?
- You must hold a professional registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU and have a Schedule 3 qualification, or a comparable qualification recognised by the Social Care Workers Registration Board.
- Is a driving licence required for this position?
- Yes, you must possess a full, clean, manual driving licence. You will be required to present evidence of this prior to interview.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 25 November 2026.
- Are there part-time opportunities available for this role?
- Yes, both full-time and part-time hours (up to 39 per week) are considered for this position.
- What is the annual leave entitlement for this role?
- The annual leave entitlement is 31 days pro rata per annum, with proportionately less for service of less than 12 months.