Jobseekers

Audrey

I cannot say enough good things about the EmployAbility Service. I met Robbie over a year ago, and the support I received has completely changed things for me. I am now in a part-time job that I love and enjoy.

When I first met Robbie, I felt nervous and unsure about my future, but I quickly felt relaxed because of the warm welcome and support I received. He helped me put together my CV and, when I got the job, supported me with completing all of the relevant forms required.

After being unsuccessful in my first job application, I felt disheartened, but with gentle encouragement, I didn’t give up. The ongoing support and regular check-ins made a huge difference to my confidence and motivation.

I had been out of work for more than ten years and feared I would never have the confidence to try to find work. Thanks to the great support I received, I am now working and finally enjoying life again.

I would highly recommend the EmployAbility Service to anyone looking for support to return to work. It has genuinely changed my life for the better.

Jason

When I was struggling with my confidence and feeling worried about my mental health, EmployAbility Service Louth played a crucial role in helping me move forward. They provided patient, understanding support and took the time to listen to my concerns, which made a real difference during a difficult period.

They helped me rebuild my confidence step by step, starting with creating and improving my CV so that it reflected my strengths in a clear and positive way. More importantly, they helped me identify the type of work environment that would suit me best, taking into account my wellbeing and personal needs.

With their guidance and encouragement, I felt more prepared and supported to return to the workplace in a way that felt manageable and right for me.

CJ – Dundalk

I have joined Employability Service Louth recently and my Job Coach has placed me in me in a part time job which is really suited to my abilities and skill set. I have had excellent support from my Job Coach from the first day of joining this service. He helped me with writing up my CV, Interview skills and onsite visits while I was on my work trial. I would encourage any person who feels this service is suited to their needs to contact them and avail of this excellent free service.

Ronan – Dundalk

I have recently secured employment through EmployAbility Service Louth. I completed a work trial initially, and this helped me learn the new skills required to secure a paid role. I am now working 15 hours per week in a Barista role using the Wage Subsidy Scheme. I completed Manual Handling and HACCP training, which is required by my employer to complete the tasks within the role. This is my first paid job, and it has changed my whole life around being part of the workforce. Thanks again to my Job Coach and EmployAbility Service Louth for all the help and support I have received since joining this service.

Sandra

As an independent mother, my journey back into employment came with many challenges. Following a physical injury that affected my mobility, along with receiving a dyslexia diagnosis at the age of 50, I struggled with my confidence and questioned whether there was still a place for me in the workforce where my strengths, skills and life experience would be valued.

My experience with EmployAbility Louth has been life-changing. They saw potential in me when I was still learning to see it in myself. Through their support, encouragement and understanding, I was guided through a work placement programme that helped me rebuild my confidence, recognise my abilities and reconnect with the value I could bring to a workplace.

Most importantly, I was treated with dignity, patience and genuine belief in my capabilities. They helped me find meaningful work that suited my strengths, rather than trying to fit me into something that wasn’t right for me. Today, I am proud to have progressed from a work placement participant to a member of staff, where I feel valued and appreciated.

A special thank you to Rory, who supported and encouraged me every step of the way. His belief in me, kindness and professionalism made a lasting difference.

I would highly recommend EmployAbility Louth to anyone facing confidence issues, health challenges, disability or barriers to employment. They don’t just help people find work — they help people rediscover belief in themselves.

John

Getting back into work after a long period of unemployment has really helped rebuild my confidence. I was fortunate to be matched with an understanding employer who has shown patience, support and flexibility. Everyone involved has been excellent and, at times, seemed to understand my situation even better than I understood it myself. Their support has made a real difference to me and helped me move forward with confidence.

Karen

EmployAbility Service Louth, and especially Catherine, my Job Coach, provided incredible support during my job search. I was finding it difficult to secure an accounting role, but Catherine worked with me for several months and helped me find a part-time position that fits perfectly around my children while also allowing me to grow professionally.

I am still in the job 18 months later and really enjoying it. I am very grateful for all the support, encouragement and guidance I received from EmployAbility Service Louth.

Sinead

I am incredibly grateful for the support I received from EmployAbility Louth. Their commitment to helping people with disabilities find meaningful employment really does make a difference, and I experienced this first-hand.

My job Coach was outstanding throughout the whole process. His guidance, encouragement and support helped me not only to find and secure employment, but also to regain my confidence and believe in myself again.

His patience and encouragement meant so much to me and played a huge part in helping me regain my independence.

Thanks to the entire EmployAbility Louth team, I now feel more confident, positive and hopeful about my future and my career. I cannot thank them enough for all the support they have given me.

Liam - Carlingford

My journey began during a chance meeting with an EmployAbility Job Coach at a job fair in the Fairways Hotel Dundalk.
I was 59 years old and had been through a long period of ill health. Before this, I had spent several years in the tourist industry as a qualified National Tour Director. However, due to my health issues, I could no longer carry out my previous role. At my wit's end, after a prolonged recovery period, I decided to get back out there and see if there was anything suitable to my limited abilities. After a lot of knockbacks, I attended the jobs fair in Dundalk. And was lucky to come upon the EmployAbility Service Louth stand, where I met an excellent Job Coach.
To cut a long story short, the Job Coach was very attentive and was able to source several potential positions to suit my circumstances. He made me feel good about myself and, in an understated way, started to work on my confidence. He had me believing in myself again. Within a few months, he had secured employment for me through a community employment scheme in the tourist office and heritage center in Carlingford, where I live.
He then helped and assisted me in achieving paid work in the Tourist Industry and balancing my CE responsibilities. The Job Coach has been instrumental in helping me balance the two roles. He helps resolve issues before they become problems. He often offered advice and kept me on the "straight and narrow."
To conclude, my experience with EmployAbility Service Louth has been great and very beneficial to me and has helped me get back on an even keel in my life.

Darren - Dundalk

After losing a limb in a severe accident, I had to reevaluate my career options and decided to go back to college. However, I found it difficult to find a suitable workplace after completing my degree at DkIT. The disability officer at DkIT referred me to EmployAbility Service Louth, and from my first meeting with the Job Coach, I had great confidence in his ability to assist me. My Job Coach was excellent at helping me with my CV, job applications, and forms. He was always available to meet with me, provided valuable advice, and taught me how to approach job interviews properly. He set me up with an interview that he thought would be a good fit for me, and he was right. Thanks to his help, I got the job and am incredibly satisfied. He also assisted me with the paperwork and contract of employment and stayed in touch to ensure my happiness with the job. I am grateful for Employability's exceptional service hand cannot thank them enough for their excellent work.

Deynna - Drogheda

I was so nervous when I was referred to a job coach for help with finding employment, but was put straight at ease as soon as I met with Kellie. Her support has helped me phenomenally with finding a permanent job and continuous support during said employment. It's really helped my mental health by alleviating some of the pressure with our regular check-ins to discuss if and what other supports are needed.
There are no words to describe how thankful I am!

Anthony - Ardee

I would not hesitate to recommend EmployAbility Service Louth to any person with a disability looking to help secure employment. I have had a very
positive experience with my Job Coach since the start of my journey. He helped me build a very good CV., helped with my Interview skills, and sourced the ideal job for me. I completed a work trial initially, which allowed me to see if the role suited me. I am now working 21 hours per week in a Warehouse Operative job
that I enjoy, which has positively impacted my mental health.
Thanks again to my Job Coach and EmployAbility Service Louth.

Ross - Dundalk

My mental health suffered due to the combined stresses of Covid-19 and finding myself out of work with no immediate prospects of a return to employment.
I tried to return to work in late 2022 but could not stay in a job long-term due to health issues. It was then that I decided to seek the help of EmployAbility Service Louth.

I found them very supportive, and while they assured me they would try and find me a job, it would be with full consideration of my health issues.
I met with my Job Coach several times over the next few months, and in late February, I started a role that was arranged for me by my Job Coach.
I was delighted to be able to return to the workplace, and I have settled into my new job. I know going to work each day that it will be a productive day.

I am glad that I sought the help of EmployAbility Louth, as they have changed my life for the better.

Lisa - Dundalk

Due to the Covid-19 lockdown, I found myself unemployed and faced difficulties in securing a new job due to my health condition. Fortunately, I discovered EmployAbility Louth, and they matched me with a local pharmacy for a 6-month internship programme. This opportunity was precisely what I needed, and I am delighted to say that after completing the internship, I was offered a part-time job at the pharmacy. I owe my success to the support I got from my Job Coach in EmployAbility Louth.

Darius, Ardee

I couldn't recommend this service enough. The help, encouragement, and support from the EmployAbility Job Coach was excellent. She helped compile my CV, and before every interview, she was always available to prep me. She is always contactable by email. I am now in part-time employment.

Jurgita, Dundalk

Before I started with my Job Coach I had no confidence in returning to employment; since working with her, she has given me the foundations to support me in my employment journey and has always supported me with employment and my own personal development also. The on-going support has pushed me to keep going and has been invaluable to where I am now. I am now in full-time employment as a technical support advisor for the UK's largest broadband provider and enjoying the benefits of job satisfaction and on-going support from her.

Mark, Drogheda

I recently used EmployAbility Service Louth to help me source my new job. My facilitator went above and beyond the call of duty to help me prepare my CV. We considered many jobs together until we both agreed on one that might suit me. I felt quietly confident going into the interview as we had spent several meetings going through interview skills and to help me prepare for my interview, we completed many mock interviews. The good news is I got the job which I am now 3 months in and loving it. My facilitator has told me she is with me for the long haul. She is definitely the reason I secured this job. My advice is to take a chance phone EmployAbility Service Louth.

Mairead, Carlingford

I am delighted with the service I got from EmployAbility Service Louth. They helped me with my CV and Interview preparation. They even sat down with me to do mock Interviews, this really built up my confidence. My Job Coach helped me to get the job I’m in today, I am so grateful for all the help and support received.

Donna, Termonfeckin

EmployAbility Service Louth is a wonderful service, and I first came across it in May 2019. I had completed my Master's and found it quite difficult to gain employment.

EmployAbility Service Louth changed this and put me in the right direction. The first day I met my job coach, we had a chat, and I was introduced and informed of numerous opportunities and pathways that I could avail of to gain employment.

The supports and encouragement that I received was fantastic. The cv preparation that I received was excellent. To have a second person review my curriculum vitae and advise me of ways to improve it was brilliant.

The mock interviews give me great confidence to answer any question that I was asked. It wasn’t long until I began my first day in the working world.

My job coach was there to support me every step of the way, informing me of my entitlements and how to sort out my Revenue.

I will always look to EmployAbility Service Louth for any advice that I may need in the future regarding my employment and opportunities that may arise.

Catherine, Dundalk

EmployAbility Service Louth helped me to obtain my first professional job, which suited my chosen vocation perfectly. My Job Coach helped me organise my CV, structure answers for interviews, and to supply relevant information to the questions. The one on one meetings really benefited me, and I felt more confident applying for jobs and getting experience in attending interviews with this agency's support. I also appreciated them checking to see if I was secure in my new position once I had landed the job. I would highly recommend EmployAbility Service Louth's services if you are potentially seeking a job in any capacity.

Finbar, Ardee

I really appreciated all the help I received from EmployAbility Service Louth. My Job Coach arranged for me to compile a current CV in preparation for interviews he had arranged for me. Along with CV preparation, he also took me through interview procedures. I had no problem getting employment with the help of my Job Coach as he set me up with an interview within weeks of contacting him.
That was 2 years ago now, and he still checks in with me to ensure I am still happy with my employment.
I cannot praise EmployAbility Services Louth enough and would take this opportunity to once again thank them for all their help.

Rebecca, Dunleer

What can I say about EmployAbility Service Louth in Drogheda, They have been absolutely brilliant from day one. I never knew about this service and I'm sorry I didn't know about it sooner. Going down to have a meeting with them I was so nervous, I had no idea what work I was capable of or what I wanted to do. EmployAbility set me down and talked over different job options and benefits. They were so easy to chat with and so helpful. At the time my reading and writing wasn't great and EmployAbility helped me by getting me in touch with NALA in Louth, now my reading and writing skills are better than before. Also my health has been great and the job I am in suits me down to the ground - All thanks to EmployAbility Service Louth - Big thanks.

Joan, Dundalk

EmployAbility Service Louth staff listened and understood what I was looking for and found me my dream job. They helped me every step of the way, with C.V preparation and mock interviews, they built my confidence back up after years of unemployment, due to the nature of my disability I required a flexible understanding employer, My job coach explained everything and paved the way for me. I will always be grateful for the help I received. I am now working 10 hrs per week.

Jennifer, Drogheda

Thanks to EmployAbility Service Louth I am now happily placed in a position with a successful multinational. My Disability Officer in DKIT told me about EmployAbility Service Louth. I made contact with them a few weeks before I finished my IT degree. I couldn’t believe the warm, friendly, reception I got from the staff there. Very early in the process my Job Coach suggested that I should consider an Internship. I agreed as I had absolutely no work experience in IT. My Job Coach kept in close contact with me and my employer during the 9 months internship. I’m now working full time in a job I love. I am very grateful for the time and effort EmployAbility Service Louth put into finding me a suitable internship that lead to a job.

Michael, Dundalk

I was diagnosed with MS 4 years ago, slowly but surely I realised I was no longer able to continue working in construction and had to eventually give up my job, this really hit me hard. I knew I was no longer able for full time work due to the fatigue associated with the MS. I went to my local Intreo office for help, they referred me to EmployAbility Service Louth. I have found them to be excellent, from the get go I felt the Job Coach understood my difficulties and concerns; we had regular meetings, during this time we explored various work avenues and my C.V. was updated and improved. I also got help with interview preparation. My Job Coach contacted a range of employers on my behalf. Following a short work experience in a local builder’s suppliers store I secured a part time job. The job suits me perfectly. In short, the service I received from EmployAbility Service Louth was exemplary. I can’t recommend them highly enough.