How do I get started?

Our service is available to people living in south west Dublin. If you live in this area please follow the steps below to register with us.

If you live outside this area, check for your local office here.

Step 1 : Job Seeker visits their local FAS office of LES (Obair ) office. A list of the local FÁS and LES (Obair) offices are available by clicking here.
Step 2: Explain that you are looking for a job and feel that you need some support. You will be given an appointment  to meet with a FAS Employment Services Office or LES Meditor (Obair) where you can ask to be referred to Employ Ability.
Step 3: A referral form will be sent to us by the FAS Employment Support Officer and we will contact you by phone or letter with an appointment to come and see us.
Step 4 : Job seeker meets with a Job Coach to discuss work experience so far, then identify skills and talents. The job seeker may decide to get some extra training before applying for a job. The Job Coach and the job seeker then pinpoint a number of possible jobs that the person likes and has the skills to do.
Step 5 : Job Coach and job seeker source a suitable job.
Step 6 : Interview takes place
Step 7 : A workplace,visit takes place to see if any changes are needed.
Step 8 : Suitable transport is identified.
Step 9 : If needed, Special equipment is sourced.
Step 10 : Work begins - employee joins the workforce.
Step 11 : Job Coach provides support on-the-job, as needed.
Step 12 : Job Coach keeps in contact with employer and supported employee, as needed.

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