Department of Social Protection

6 schemes tracked

In-Work SupportIn-Work Support is a Work and Access support that helps employers and self-employed people fund a work coach, specialist, or other support worker such as a Lámh support worker for a disabled employee. Funding is only available after a Workplace Needs Assessment recommends the support, and the department must approve funding before it can begin.Up to €12,500
JobsPlusJobsPlus is an employer incentive that rewards employers who recruit and retain full-time employees who were previously unemployed. It pays employers either €7,500 or €10,000 over 18 months, with the level depending on the age of the jobseeker and how long they were receiving a qualifying payment.€7,500 - €10,000
Personal ReaderPersonal Reader support helps employees and self-employed people who are blind or have a visual impairment pay for someone to help with reading tasks needed for their job. Work and Access pays the Personal Reader based on the current minimum wage and the level of support required.Up to €12,500 per year
Wage Subsidy SchemeThe Wage Subsidy Scheme gives employers financial support, in the form of a per-hour subsidy, to hire and retain disabled staff whose disability requires their job to be significantly adapted. Employers who hire 25 or more staff through the scheme can also apply for a grant towards the cost of an Employment Assistance Officer.€7.50 - €10 per hour
Work EquipmentWork Equipment funding helps employees and self-employed people pay for assistive equipment or technology needed to do their job, whether in the workplace or working remotely. Work and Access pays up to €12,000 for workplace equipment and technology, and up to €12,000 for remote-working equipment and technology, including training where needed.Up to €12,000
Workplace AdaptationWorkplace Adaptation funding helps employers and self-employed people pay for necessary changes to equipment, technology, or business premises so a disabled employee can start or stay in a job. Work and Access can pay up to €25,000 towards these changes, and a Workplace Needs Assessment is required before applying.Up to €25,000