New disability support hub set to open in local Tipperary town

Embrace Community Services, a leading national provider of residential and community support for people with disabilities, is expanding into Co Tipperary with the opening of a new residential facility in Clonmel.

The new service marks a significant step in Embrace’s commitment to supporting people with disabilities to live independently and be to fully be included within their communities.

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The Clonmel house will be the first of two new Embrace homes in Tipperary and will create up to 30 new jobs across the county as services grow.

Recruitment is now under way for a range of roles including Social Care Workers, Team Leads and Direct Support Workers.

The organisation will be seeking people who share its person-centred approach and passion for helping others to live meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Johnny Meehan, Chief Executive Officer, Embrace Community Services, said: “We are delighted to be expanding into Tipperary and to bring our model of care to Clonmel. At Embrace, everything we do is about helping people with disabilities to live the lives they choose, within their own communities. This new service represents real progress towards that goal, and it also brings valuable employment opportunities for local people who want to make a difference.”

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The new Clonmel house will provide a modern, supportive environment tailored to residents’ individual care needs, with a focus on independence, inclusion, and community participation.

Embrace Community Services currently operates residential and community-based services across Ireland, supporting children and adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, acquired brain injury and mental health needs.

Each Embrace residence is embedded within its local community, offering space, comfort, and opportunities for meaningful engagement, from gardening and animal care to participation in local clubs and activities.