Relief Family Support Worker

Enable Ireland; Ennis; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent internal and external培训?

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

Job summary

Enable Ireland seeks a Relief Family Support Worker in Clare to provide flexible family support under the Family Support & Respite Coordinator. The role requires evening and weekend work, with the contract offered as variable hours and a pro rata salary.

Salary scales from €35,771 to €43,288 pro rata per annum with 10.7% annual leave of hours worked; training opportunities and wellbeing benefits are highlighted.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Childcare with special needs module or related degree (Year 1).
• SNA or health care qualification is desirable.
• Full driving licence and access to transport are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work under Family Support & Respite Coordinators to provide flexible family support.
• Evenings and weekends work is required to support families.

Skills

Access to Transport

Eligibility to work in Ireland

Education

QQI Level 5 Childcare (8 modules) including special needs

Year 1 of related degree (Nursing/OT/Physiotherapy/Psychology)

SNA Qualification or relevant health care qualification

Job description

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 Ireland's 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 highly-motivated Relief Family Support Workers to join our team in Enable Ireland Family Support Services in Clare. Contract Type: Variable Hours. Contract Hours: Variable Hours (Hours Negotiable). Salary Scale: €35,771 to €43,288 pro rata per annum. Annual Leave Entitlement: 10.7% of hours worked.

The family support service will be coordinated by the Family Support & Respite Coordinators, who will prioritise families to be involved in the service. We will agree with each family the type and level of support to be provided. The family support worker will be supervised by and work closely with the Family Support & Respite Coordinator. In order to provide a flexible family support service, the Family Support Worker will be required to work during evenings and weekends.

Essential criteria

• Minimum QQI Level 5 Childcare course (total 8 modules) to include module on special needs or Year 1 completed of a related degree programme (such as Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology) or SNA Qualification or a relevant health care qualification
• Access to Transport
• Must be eligible to work in the state

Desirable criteria

• 1 Years' experience of working with children with additional needs
• Holder of a full clean driving licence with no restrictions
• Up to date Manual Handling, First Aid, Children First, Infection control, PPE Training

In the event of a high volume of applicants, Desirable Criteria may be applied in the short listing process.

Benefits

• 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

Additional details

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.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community.

Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment.