Welcome to KCASES (Employability Service Kilkenny/Carlow)

KCASES, Employability Service Kilkenny/Carlow is a free and voluntary employment support service for people with disabilities or health conditions who want to work. Our goal is to help jobseekers find meaningful work and to stay employed with confidence and support. We offer personalised guidance through every step of your employment journey and work closely with employers to build inclusive workplaces

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Support for Jobseekers with Disabilities
I AM A JOB SEEKER

If you are ready for work but need support to find or stay in a job, we are here to help. Our services are tailored to your goals, strengths and needs.

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Support for Active Recruiters
I AM AN EMPLOYER

Employability Kilkenny/Carlow works with employers who are actively recruiting and those interested in building an inclusive workforce. A Job Coach will provide support to assist you to find suitable candidates to fill any vacancies which may arise. Employability Service is a free recruitment service available to all employers.

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About Us

Employability Service Kilkenny/Carlow supports people with disabilities or support needs to find and maintain employment in the open labour market. We are part of the national network of Employability Services funded by the Department of Social Protection (DSP). Our experienced team of Job Coaches work one-to-one with individuals and employers to ensure successful employment outcomes.

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“To facilitate the people of the Kilkenny and Carlow environs with disability or varying abilities by means of the physical and social support they need to obtain and maintain integrated competitive and paid employment in the open labour market leading to independence and progression in line with national employment law”

How Can We Help

Guidance & information for employers on disability inclusivity & supports

On-the-job support and Job Coaching

Job matching & job sourcing

Individual employment planning and assessment

Ongoing mentoring & follow-up

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Jobseekers Contact

Client Testimonials

"We have been using KCASES since 2015 and I have to say they have been brilliant to work with. To employ someone from our locality that otherwise wouldn’t have had the chance to hold a similar job is very rewarding. KCASES helped us along the way at every step to integrate a new member of staff into the team and within the community. I would highly recommend KCASES to any employer when recruiting a new member of staff as it has a positive benefit to the member of staff, to our team, and the company as a whole."
Noel CooganO’Reilly Stores, Hacketstown
"We are very satisfied with KCASES advice and support in hiring a new employee. Along with their in-house expertise and professionalism they provided not only a great support but also brought a strong asset to our company. We can now see how much effort a person with a disability can bring to their work and this has put us to shame. The quality of work throughout the company has improved thanks to their professionalism, commitment and loyalty. This is beyond what we expected to receive."
Robert SchroederAGA Polish Foods Ltd
"Drycleanit have used KCASES for a number of years and found them to be professional and focused on identifying candidates to meet our business needs. Employees have been successfully integrated into our workforce and contribute significantly to the operation. KCASES follow up and ongoing support for both the Employer and Employee is first class."
James O’ConnorDrycleanit
"We have sourced many of our current and past Employees via KCASES and have always found them to be a highly professional, first class recruitment company in all dealings. Both our Employees and our Company have the benefit of ongoing support, clarity and experience from their highly skilled Job Coaches. No matter what the Employer or Employee are seeking, KCASES always finds the right fit for all parties."
Anthony MurphyMurphy’s Liquidation Furniture
"We have been using KCASES since 2015 and I have to say they have been brilliant to work with. To employ someone from our locality that otherwise wouldn’t have had the chance to hold a similar job is very rewarding. KCASES helped us along the way at every step to integrate a new member of staff into the team and within the community. I would highly recommend KCASES to any employer when recruiting a new member of staff as it has a positive benefit to the member of staff, to our team, and the company as a whole."
Noel CooganO’Reilly Stores, Hacketstown
"We are very satisfied with KCASES advice and support in hiring a new employee. Along with their in-house expertise and professionalism they provided not only a great support but also brought a strong asset to our company. We can now see how much effort a person with a disability can bring to their work and this has put us to shame. The quality of work throughout the company has improved thanks to their professionalism, commitment and loyalty. This is beyond what we expected to receive."
Robert SchroederAGA Polish Foods Ltd
"Drycleanit have used KCASES for a number of years and found them to be professional and focused on identifying candidates to meet our business needs. Employees have been successfully integrated into our workforce and contribute significantly to the operation. KCASES follow up and ongoing support for both the Employer and Employee is first class."
James O’ConnorDrycleanit
"We have sourced many of our current and past Employees via KCASES and have always found them to be a highly professional, first class recruitment company in all dealings. Both our Employees and our Company have the benefit of ongoing support, clarity and experience from their highly skilled Job Coaches. No matter what the Employer or Employee are seeking, KCASES always finds the right fit for all parties."
Anthony MurphyMurphy’s Liquidation Furniture