Outreach Respite Team Lead, Kilkenny

Enable Ireland supports over 13,000 children and adults with disabilities across 14 counties. We strive to improve the quality of life for those we serve.

Description Enable Ireland, a leading independent provider, is seeking a motivated Outreach Respite Team Lead for its Carlow / Kilkenny Respite Services.

Contract Type : Permanent Contract Hours : Full time Salary Scale :€49,597 – €60,013 pro rata per annum Annual Leave Entitlement : 30 days pro rata per annum

Overview of the Post Assist the manager with coordination and delivery of outreach respite services to children and young people. Responsibilities include developing goals and plans with families, allocating staff, monitoring service delivery, and supervising the team.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and deliver the range of outreach support services to children and young people.

Develop person-centered goals and plans in partnership with families.

Allocate staff and monitor effective service delivery.

Provide administrative support to the service.

Supervise and support the allocated staff team as directed by the Manager.

Oversee services such as after-school, day, evening, weekend respite, summer camps, and other alternative respite options.

Qualifications and Experience

Recognised relevant third-level qualification in health care, social care, child care, or nursing (minimum level 7 or equivalent).

At least 2 years’ experience working with children/young people in home, centre, or community-based settings.

At least 1 year’s experience working with children with a range of disabilities, including autism.

Full driver’s licence.

Eligibility to work in the state.

Relevant registration.

Knowledge of best practice in disability services and the social model of disability.

Knowledge of a family-centred approach in service delivery.

Broad knowledge of Enable Ireland services.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and service-related database systems.

Previous supervisory experience.

Specific knowledge of disability and interagency working.

Benefits

Excellent internal and external training opportunities.

Generous annual leave entitlements.

Long service reward scheme.

Pay-adjusted maternity, adoptive and paternity leave.

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Application Process To apply, download the Job Description and Person Specification and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications:

Friday 22nd May 2026

Key Terms

Posting subject to reference checks and Garda vetting/police clearance as relevant.

Large volume of applications, we cannot provide individual feedback for non-shortlisted candidates.

Applications are invited from all suitably qualified applicants.

Information may be subject to change prior to appointment.

We reserve the right to alter the post content as necessary.

Information may be shared with virtual service providers hosting the interview and interview panel.

Enable Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement.

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