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Bus Driver - Enable Ireland Lavanagh Centre, Curraheen, Cork

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    ENABLE IRELAND DISABILITY SERVICES LIMITED
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    Ref: #CES-2458911
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    ENABLE IRELAND, Curraheen, Cork, Co. Cork, T12 D768
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    No of positions: 1
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    Community Employment Programme
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    19.5 hours per week
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    Community Employment Programme Rates
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    Published On: 20 Jul 2026
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    Closing On: 31 Aug 2026

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.

Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.



Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career. 

Driving Duties 
General Assistant duties 
Maintenance checks on bus.  

Essential: 
Clean Full Class B Licence 
Effective oral telephone and written communication skills 

Desirable: 
First Aid Training (or willingness to undertake First Aid Training is essential) 

Key Working Relationships: 
DSP CE Supervisor 
Reception Staff 
Home Care Team 
Essential: 
Excellent driving skills 
Excellent knowledge of road safety and Rules of the Road 
An ability to demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality and equal opportunities 
Have a positive attitude towards patients and their carers 

Essential: 
Experience in driving a mini bus (8 seater) 
Ability to take instruction, give appropriate feedback, and seek advice where necessary 
Ability and willingness to undertake the safe lifting of patients and manual handling of loads, in line with staff training and accepted good practice 
Ability to work as part of a team 
Essential: 
Be able to communicate effectively with professional staff, patients and carers 
Demonstrate good interpersonal skills 
A general understanding of the values and work undertaken by Enable Ireland
Ability to undertake regular vehicle checks, and report problems to the Maintenance Manager 
Willingness to be flexible in approach to work, and be responsive to changing demands 
 
General: 
To undertake a range of driving duties 
To undertake regular vehicle checks and check water and Oil every Friday
Carry out general checks of equipment including personal wheelchairs 
Maintain standards of hygiene and cleanliness in relation to the bus 
Check supplies box in bus – (a) That stock used is replaced when used and (b) Best before date on items in the supplies box
Attend relevant meetings as required and participate appropriately 
Keep up-to-date, clear, accurate and precise records in relation to the bus 
Be flexible and support other departments and undertake any other activities as requested 
Clean, wash bus inside and outside 
Any other duties that may be required by Enable Ireland

If interested in applying for this position contact your nearest Intreo Office or email pcahill@enableireland.ie
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