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Supporting you become a more inclusive employer

EmployAbility provide a free recruitment service. We work on a one to one basis and are always available to help support both the jobseeker and the employer.​

Why choose EmployAbility Service?

Job Matching

We specialise in matching the skills and abilities of individuals to jobs, always aiming for the best solution that will result in a mutually satisfactory outcome for both employee and employer.

No recruitment costs

We assist with information on grants and application procedures as required. We can reduce your need for costly advertising and time spent on the entire recruitment and selection process.

Workplace support

Employability Dublin South will provide you with all the information your business needs to support your staff with any possible workplace supports they may need.

Access to a motivated and diverse workforce

Our jobseekers are highly motivated and boast a wide range of skills across multiple disciplines. Often wrongly overlooked for other positions they are an untapped resource eager to assist your business.

Access to experienced Employment Specialists

You will be assigned a fully trained and experienced job coach who will help assist you on every step of the recruitment process and after. We are always available for support in any way we can.

Ongoing and Follow Up Support

We provide support to both employer and employee even after the job has commenced. Please be assured that you can always contact us with any questions or queries no matter how long the person has been in your employment.

Grants Available​

Employability Dublin South will provide you with all the information your business needs to support your staff with any possible workplace supports they may need.
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WSS Wage Subsidy Scheme​

The Wage Subsidy Scheme provides financial incentives to employers, outside the public sector, to employ disabled people who work a minimum of 21 hours per week. The employer is paid a subsidy of €5.30 an hour for the hours worked. The maximum annual subsidy to the employer is €10,748 based on a 39-hour week.

Employee Retention Grant

The purpose of the Employee Retention Grant Scheme is to assist employers to retain employees who acquire an illness, condition or impairment which impacts on their ability to carry out their job. It helps to explore the employees continuing capacity to operate as a productive member of the workforce.

Work Adaption Grant

This grant is designed for people with a disability who’ve been offered employment, or are about to be re-deployed, promoted or become self-employed. If any of these changes means a more accessible or adapted workplace is required for you to do your job, your employer may get a grant towards the costs. Examples include minor modifications such as ramps or toilets, alarm systems with flashing lights, equipment adaptation, such as voice synthesizers for computers or amplifiers for telephones.

Job Plus Scheme

JobsPlus is an employer incentive which encourages and rewards employers who employ jobseekers on the Live Register. Employers are paid an incentive monthly in arrears over a 2-year period. It provides 2 levels of regular payments, €7,500 and €10,000 respectively.

Youth Employment Support Scheme​

The Youth Employment Support Scheme (YESS) is a work experience placement programme which is specifically targeted at young jobseekers aged 18-24 years of age who are long-term unemployed or who face barriers to employment.

Disability Awareness Training

The Disability Awareness Support Scheme provides a maximum of €20,000 funding for private sector employers to arrange and pay for disability awareness training for staff who work with a colleague who has a disability.

How to get started

Get help to identify potential candidates. We are always there to support employers too, so please get in touch. For more information, call us on 01 4951992.

1.

Contact us

  • Identify a vacancy/vacancies in your business
  • Get in touch with your local EmployAbility office
  • Send us as much information on the role as possible, such as a job description, location of role and hours required.

2.

Candidate search

Once we have this information we will select candidates that we feel are suitable and with their permission forward their CV to you.

3.

Candidate profile match​

After that if you feel someone matches the skills you are looking for you can offer them an interview or work trial to ensure that they are the perfect fit for your business.

4.

Employer and employee support

  • Support and job mentoring (if required)
  • Accessing grants supporting your employee (if required)
  • Helping with any employment related questions or concerns
Companies we have worked with
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Employer Feedback

1,200 Employers surveyed by Indecon Consultants (2016): EmployAbility Service Satisfaction Rating 98% ​
“As an employer and manager I have developed a strong working relationship with EmployAbility Dublin South. They have proven to be dedicated in the service they provide and always endeavour to facilitate and support both the employer and employee. Overall I have found the job coaches to be reliable and committed and would have no hesitation in recommending their services or working with them in the future.”
Brahim Bellaadem
Brahim BellaademManager, Applegreen
“EmployAbility Service personnel have always been readily available as Job Coaches to the trainees and as advisors to ESB, thus ensuring the success of the traineeships for EmployAbility Service Applicants. Their expertise and support have proven to be of particular assistance to ESB teams taking part in the Disability Traineeship Programme for the first time.”
Joyce Farrell
Joyce FarrellEquality and Diversity Manager, ESB
“As a new business we would highly recommend EmployAbility Service, Dublin South as a quick effective way of sourcing suitable employees. We availed of the Wage Subsidy Scheme and found it a very valuable financial asset in expanding our workforce. Thanks to EmployAbility Service, we now have a loyal and committed team.”
Anthony Murphy
Anthony MurphyOwner, Murphy's Discount Furniture
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Frequently asked question

NO – As long as the person is trained for the tasks they need to do and are capable of understanding the task. We can arrange for the person to get a doctor’s cert. The Irish Insurance Federation confirmed that an employer’s liability insurance does not increase when the employer takes on an employee with a disability.
Yes, except in the following circumstances. There are some exceptions to those entitled to receive the national minimum wage. The legislation does not apply to a person employed by a close relative (for example, a spouse or parent) nor does it apply to those in statutory apprenticeships. Also some employees such as young people under 18 and trainees are only guaranteed a reduced or sub-minimum rate of the national minimum wage.

Our Service is provided on a one to one basis, and our process always starts by getting to know the jobseeker and assessing their skills, knowledge, motivation, experience and transferable skills before we start looking for work. We will not forward someone for a position unless we feel they are suited for the role. The selection process may then involve an unpaid “job trial” or “working interview,” for the preferred candidate which may run for up to 7 weeks and for which we would provide a training allowance for our client.

Just like any other staff member, if it’s not working out you try and sort out any difficulties. Through EmployAbility Dublin South you have the assistance of a job coach to support you as well as the new employee. Solutions can usually be found, but if it’s not possible, the employment may come to an end as it would with any employee in accordance with your terms and conditions of employment. However this is a rare occurrence as you have us to troubleshoot and help overcome any potential problem.

As with all staff members, the same terms and conditions apply to an employee receiving support from EmployAbility Dublin South.

Of course. We will always make ourselves available to help answer any questions and help in any way we can.

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