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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 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 a highly-motivated Social Care Worker to join our team in Respite Services Carlow / Kilkenny. Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: Full time / Part time Salary Scale: €39,160 - €54,746 pro rata per annum Annual Leave Entitlement: 30 pro rata per annum This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Overview of the Post Carlow/Kilkenny Children’s respite service provides services to children within the Carlow/Kilkenny area. Enable Ireland respite services are committed to working in partnership with service users and families in the planning, delivery and evaluation of all services. Kilcar House provides planned short-term respite care, both day and night, where children will be grouped together by age and interest. Our staffing levels compliment the health and social care needs of the children attending respite. See Job Description for full details. The successful candidate will have: Essential Criteria: Candidates must:- · Hold professional registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. · Have experience of working with children disabilities and their families. · Possess a full, clean, manual driving licence with access to own transport. · Be currently eligible to work in the State. · Have experience and knowledge of the role of a key worker. · Have experience of delivering personal care. · Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the role. · On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. · Knowledge of Enable Ireland. · Good understanding of Social Model of Disability. · Understanding of HIQA regulations, standards and registration process. · Awareness of safeguarding issues. The post holder will demonstrate an ability to:- · Support service users in a range of activities. · Experience developing personal plans. · Have an understanding of the concept of equal opportunities and how this relates to children with a disability. · Maintain accurate written records and reports in accordance with professional guidelines. · Good knowledge of child protection & child development. · Have appropriate IT skills eg. Word/ excel. · Understand relevant legislation and professional standards to ensure compliance with best practice. · Ability to demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality. · Have experience in contributing to the development of personal plans. · Experience of engaging in professional supervision. · Develop and promotes good interpersonal relationships with the Service Owners and their families. · Ability to communicate at all levels within the service. Disseminate information appropriately in a clear manner. · Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. · Commitment to working in partnership with parents/carers and children. · Disseminates information appropriately in a clear manner. · Ability to work collaboratively with others and use own initiative when indicated. · Actively participate in team meetings. · Flexible, adaptable and open to change. · Demonstrate a proactive approach to overall performance. · Demonstrate innovation and creativity. · Willingness to embrace service development and change. Desirable Criteria: · Manual handling qualification. · First aid qualification. · Experience of working with children and families in a community based setting. · Demonstrate strong organisational ability. · Have developed ethical awareness for best practice. · Experience developing quality systems. 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. Closing date for applications: Friday 10th July 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. · 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. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Qualified Accountant
Company Description Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission is to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships, and this remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices, comprising nearly 3,500 colleagues, operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential. Description Our Kilkenny office is expanding. We are looking for an Accountant to join our SME Accounting team and work alongside a successful group of professionals, providing best-in-class accountancy services to our diverse SME client base in the South-East. This is a key role, assuming responsibility for a strategic portfolio and working closely with our Partners in driving the next stage of Xeinadin's growth. Key Responsibilities *Subject to exceptions and business needs.
Qualified Accountant
Company Description Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission is to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships, and this remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices, comprising nearly 3,500 colleagues, operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential. Description Our Kilkenny office is expanding. We are looking for an Accountant to join our SME Accounting team and work alongside a successful group of professionals, providing best-in-class accountancy services to our diverse SME client base in the South-East. This is a key role, assuming responsibility for a strategic portfolio and working closely with our Partners in driving the next stage of Xeinadin's growth. Key Responsibilities *Subject to exceptions and business needs.
Customer Engagement Advisor
Are you driven by great conversations, meaningful customer interactions, and achieving results? Do you enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment where no two days are the same—and where your development genuinely matters? If so, we’d love to hear from you. Vhi are hiring talented individuals to join our Consumer Sales and Customer Care teams, supporting customers with their private health insurance needs. From day one, you’ll be at the heart of the customer experience—handling inbound calls from new and existing customers and providing expert guidance across a broad range of health insurance products. Once you’ve completed onboarding, you’ll unlock exciting opportunities to expand your skillset across Sales, Email, and Live Chat, giving you variety, growth, and long‑term career potential. 📍 Training: Fully on‑site 🏠 After training: Flexible hybrid and on‑site working model What we offer As a member of the Vhi team, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, which includes: Competitive salary with an annual bonus Membership of DC pension scheme Health insurance for you and your family Income protection in the event of illness Hybrid working model Ongoing training and development Onsite restaurant and free parking Sports and social club APA Qualifications paid for along with support and training provided during the exam cycle. What will you do Answer inbound calls from new and existing customers Provide high‑quality sales and customer service support Build trust, rapport, and engaging customer relationships Identify customer needs and recommend suitable health insurance options Manage inbound sales enquiries, including new business and policy renewals Meet individual targets while maintaining excellent service standards Accurately use multiple IT systems in a fast‑paced environment Work collaboratively with team members and internal departments Work one Saturday in every four, across a range of shift patterns What will you need to be successful 🎓 Education & Experience A third‑level qualification or 1–2 years’ experience in a sales or customer service role APA (CIP or Dip PMI) qualification, or willingness to complete it Strong IT skills and confidence working across multiple systems 🤝 Skills & Attributes Customer‑focused with a passion for sales and service excellence Comfortable working in a target‑driven, fast‑paced environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Resilient and confident when handling complex customer queries Strong attention to detail and accuracy Self‑motivated, flexible, and a team player Demonstrated alignment with Vhi Values Ready to start your journey? Apply now. This is a CF3, CF4 & CF5 role in line with central bank requirements. Sustainability At Vhi, we believe that the health of people and the health of the planet are interconnected. That’s why we’re on a journey towards an integrated model of healthcare that puts people and the planet at its heart. Our Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility At Vhi, we are on a continuous journey to build an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations at every stage of the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities, neurodivergence, or medical conditions. If you require an accommodation, please contact recruitment@vhi.ie, and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch via email. Any information you provide will be treated confidentially within the recruitment team and used solely for the purpose of determining and providing appropriate accommodations during the application and recruitment process. Vhi is an equal opportunities employer
Assistant Store Manager
The Petmania Store Assistant Manager is key to the smooth and successful running of a Petmania store. Working closely with the Store Manager you will learn all the skills required to become a store Manager in the future whilst being an essential part of the performance of your store. To qualify you should have at least one years experience in a Managerial role in a retail/sales setting and be passionate about encouraging people to deliver their best. You need to be curious about learning new ways of managing areas of our business that you might not be familiar with, such as our Grooming Studio, and ready to be a hands on leader on the sales floor. This is a full time role and as it's retail we trade weekends so you will be expected to be here at least one weekend day per week. Some (but definitely not all) of the key responsibilities include;
Clinical Nurse Specialist Hepatology
Purpose of the Post The CNS post holder will deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008. The CNS will focus initially on the following service user groups: ( reference Scope of Practice of the CNS/role within your service ). The concepts are: CVs will not be accepted. Please submit the enclosed application form.
Finance Assistant
Are you ready to join a high-performance Finance team? We are seeking a talented finance assistant to join our Kilkenny Office and work closely with our Head of Operations and internal Finance team. The Role This role is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career in one of Ireland's fastest growing professional service firms. Our finance assistant will work closely with our internal Finance team and Head of Operations in our Kilkenny Head Office. The successful candidate will join a vibrant and customer focused team responsible for ensuring high quality financial management and reporting. You will provide valuable information and insights to help ifac achieve its strategic objectives. About Ifac Founded in 1975, Ifac is Ireland's specialist professional services firm for the farming, food, agri, and family business sectors. We are an award-winning employer and one of Ireland's Top Ten Accountancy firms. Ifac is also one of Ireland’s Top 200 Employers 2025 as listed by the Irish Independent in partnership with Statista, and a PrimeGlobal member firm. As Ireland's largest farming, food, and agribusiness professional services firm, ifac is proud to be certified as a B Corporation (B Corp). Our Purpose Ifac's purpose is to help its clients to build profitable sustainable futures, so that people and communities across Ireland can thrive. Our Ambition With a strong focus on global best practice, Ifac has set its ambition to be a global leader in agrifood advisory, while also driving growth and excellence in Ireland's dynamic SME sector. Why Join Ifac ? At Ifac , we are more than just a workplace – we are a community of professionals committed to growth, innovation, and sector leadership. When you join our team, you’ll have the opportunity to:
Project Worker
Purpose of the Post Support people who are sleeping rough and/or experiencing long-term and multiple exclusion homelessness to move into secure, permanent housing at the earliest opportunity, without preconditions for sobriety or treatment compliance. The Project Worker will be responsible for supporting people prior to, during, and following their move through case management and key working, to build their capacity to meet their goals, address their support needs, and sustain their housing: processing referrals, conducting assessments; care/support planning and implementation of care/support plans; engaging with service users; supporting service users with move on plans; managing maintenance issues; participating in practice supervision. Where appropriate the Housing First Worker will play a key role in recruiting, mentoring and supporting staff and students (if applicable) in order to ensure that the highest level and standards of social care practice are further developed and maintained in the service.
Clinical Nurse Specialist Diabetes
The organisation will consider the post specific requirements or experience required in developing the specific CNS Specialist Diabetes service. For example: Demonstrate depth and breadth of Nursing/Midwifery experience in the specialist area of Specialist Diabetes. · Have undertaken or agree to undertake, within an agreed timeframe, the Nurse Prescribing of Medicinal Products Certificate. · Have undertaken or agree to undertake, within an agreed timeframe, the Nurse Prescribing of Ionising Radiation Certificate. Formally apply for entry onto the Interim ONMSD CNS database (until the database is transferred to its permanent location) Please refer to the attached job specification for more details on the requirements for this role. Only official digital application forms can be submitted. We cannot accept CVs
General Operative
General Operative (Maintenance) Type: Permanent, Part Time (working 48 hours per for fortnight) Location: Ballytobin, Co. Kilkenny (8 minutes drive from Callan; 23 minutes drive from Kilkenny City) HSE Grade: Labourer Come and work with one of Ireland’s best 150 Employers! Corlann South East is looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible. The role of a General Operative (Maintenance) The person appointed will a member of the Ballytobin Services Team and will be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the grounds and buildings attached to that service and will undertake driving duties as required. The specific duties will be assigned to the post holder from time to time by the Kilkenny Services Manager or such other person as may be designated. Please see attached job description for further details including job requirements, duties, etc. Closing Date for receipt of completed Applications Forms/CVs online is 24th June 2026. Corlann is an Equal Opportunities Employer INDSE
