Therapy Assistant

Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024.

Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Bronze Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas.

We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Therapy Assistant to join our team in CHO 7 CDNT 10 Mid-Kildare area including in clinical, home, community and school settings.

Contract Type: Permanent full time (1.0 WTE)

Contract Hours: 39 hours per week

Salary Scale: €32,372 to €37,617 pro rata per annum Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments)

Annual Leave Entitlement: 30 days pro rata per annum and proportionately less for less than 12 months service

Overview of the Post:

The Therapy Assistant works at all times under the supervision of a professional therapist(s) in the CDNT to support the provision of services to children and families. They may work with only one discipline (speech and language therapist, occupational therapist or physiotherapist) or may work across the therapies, depending on service and team needs, and based on their knowledge, competencies and skill set. The Therapy Assistant is a member of the inter-disciplinary team and takes part in team meetings, training and development.

Key Duties:

Please see Job Description for full list

The successful candidate will have

Essential Criteria:

Candidates must have at the latest date of application:

· Possess the Certificate in Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support with Occupational Therapy Assistant modules 1 and 2, or with Physiotherapy Assistant modules 1 and 2, or with Speech and Language Therapy Assistant modules 1 and 2, at Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) maintained by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).

OR

· Possess a relevant healthcare qualification at not less than Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) maintained by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and give an undertaking to participate in the appropriate Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant/Speech and Language Therapy Assistant training modules 1 and 2, within 1 year of taking up duty.

OR

· Are currently employed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physiotherapy Assistant, Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Attendant, Multi-Task Attendant or in a comparable role for at least 1 year and give an undertaking to acquire the appropriate Level 5 or Occupational Therapy Assistant or Physiotherapy Assistant or Speech and Language Therapy Assistant training programme within 1 year of taking up duty.

OR

· Are a graduate of a relevant level 8 health and social care course who is committed to ongoing continuous professional development.

AND

· Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge

the duties of the role.

· Be Eligible to work in the State

· Hold a Valid driving licence for within the state / jurisdiction with access to own transport in order to deliver services across a large geographical area. Candidates must have access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role.

A full clean driving licence and use of a car is therefore essential.

Desirable Criteria:

· Experience of working in a Therapy Department

· Ideal candidate will have at least one year’s proven experience of working with children with disability.

If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today.

Benefits

As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including:

· Excellent internal and external training opportunities

· Generous annual leave entitlements

· Flexible working

· Long service reward scheme

· Pay adjusted Maternity Leave

· Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave

· Pay adjusted Paternity Leave

· Wellbeing benefits

· Pension

For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here or search:

https://www.enableireland.ie/about-us/careers/employee-benefits

What now?

To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications: Monday 6th January 2025 @ 12pm

A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months in CHO7

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