Services for Employers​

• ​Free recruitment and employment service
• Database of skilled jobseekers
• Access to a committed, local workforce
• On-going support from a professional team of Job Coaches
• Advice on employment grants and supports

Financial Incentives

• Savings on recruitment and selection costs
• Wage Subsidy Scheme
• Jobs Plus Scheme
• Retention Grant Scheme
• Workplace equipment/adaptation grants
• Interview Interpreter Grant
• Personal Reader Grant
• Disability Awareness Training Support Scheme

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Employment Grants & Supports

The Department of Social Protection provides a range of employment supports aimed at helping employees with a disability to gain and retain employment including the ​Reasonable Accommodation fund for the employment of people with disabilities and other services.  
 

Further Information on Employment Support Grants and Schemes ​

Employment Support Schemes

Wage Subsidy Scheme

​Employer Testimonials
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"Since we started working with Employability Services Cork in 2014, we have found them to be extremely helpful and professional. We now have valued team members throughout our Centra stores in Cork thanks to the team at Employability, and we plan to continue to recruit through Employability Service Cork into the future."

Kevin Herlihy, Operations Director, Herlihy’s Centra Group

President, Cork Business Association​

"I have worked with Employability for over five years now and it has been a massive help and success to my recruitment needs. Employability not only offer a great service for recruitment but are always on hand to help and support. Over the years we have a great friendship and have got amazing talent that have grown through the ranks in our organisation."

​Graham Kelly, HR Manager, Travglen Ltd. T/A McDonalds
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We have worked with employability for many years and recruited amazing people who bring so much to our culture while enhancing our inclusive values at The Kingsley and Fota Island Resort. The support the employer and employee get from the job coaches is remarkable and the transition to get involved is made seamless. The help and assistance along the onboarding journey is reassuring, kind, professional and helpful in every aspect. We look forward to continuing our valued relationship for many years to come.

Catriona Sheehan, HR and L&D Manager, The Fota Collection

"Today's accomplishments were
​Yesterdays Impossibilities"