Therapy Assistant – Young Adults Disability Team

Therapy Assistant – Young Adults Disability Team

Fixed Term Contract (to October 2027) – 35 hours per week

Location: Naas/Johnstown Co. Kildare

Therapy Assistant(s) Salary Scale - €32,891 to €41,227 annually

Part-time applications will be considered.

The Therapy Assistant will work as part of the Young Adults Team to support the delivery of person-centered services to young adults with complex disability needs. The Therapy Assistant may work with one discipline (Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Behaviour Support therapist) 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 part of the inter-disciplinary team and will take part in team meetings, training, and developments. The role may include supporting projects and quality improvement initiatives that the team may be rolling out.

Responsibilities:

• Follow plans as determined and delegated by the Clinical team, including assisting in the provision of education and advice on the use of enabling equipment, completing observations, data recordings, supporting the role out of staff training, providing administrative support to the team etc.
• Collaborate with the individual, their family, carers and other staff in the provision of support and advice.
• Supporting the triage of referrals, gathering information and requesting clinical reports to support the referral needs.
• Carry out duties related to the planning, organisation and maintenance of Therapy programmes
• Maintain accurate records of service user assessments and interventions & maintain clinical notes relating to clinical work in service user files in accordance with local service protocols.
• Maintain professional standards in relation to consent, confidentiality, ethics and legislation.
• Carry out the administrative and clerical duties required to support the Clinical Support Team.

Requirements:

• Minimum FETAC Level 5 qualification in Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy / Speech & Language Therapy / Social Care / relevant area
• Experience working in a social care/intellectual disability setting
• An understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist/Speech & Language Therapist/Behaviour Support therapist
• Competent computer and administrative skills
• Own transport and a Full, Clean Drivers Licence
• Be eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorship

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave
• Federation of Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme: Employer 7% & Employee 5% contributions
• Rewarding work with flexible hours
• Employee Assistance Programme
• ESDA.ie and local Employee Discounts
• Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression

Applications close on 12th October 2026. A detailed Job Description is available on request. Informal enquires to Audrey Collins (Audrey.collins@kare.ie) - Young Adults Team Manager.

Shortlisting will be completed on the basis of information provided in your application against the requirement of the role. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and Garda Vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable. Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales.

Successful candidates will be placed on a Recruitment Panel for consideration for future Fixed-Term vacancies.

About Kare

Kare delivers a wide range of community-based supports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in an innovative and progressive way. Our goal is to support them and their families to create a present and future that fulfils their personal potential. Our Values: Respect, Rights, Collaboration, Quality, Person Centred. Visit our website: Home | Kare (https://www.kare.ie/)

Kare is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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Hiring organisation: Kare

addressLocality: Co. Kildare, Ireland

Country: Ireland

Employment type: negotiable