JOB ADVERTISEMENT APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: THERAPY ASSISTANT MDT – EAST LIMERICK CHILDREN'S SERVICES, LIMERICK PERMAMANET PART-TIME CONTRACT (29.25 Hours Per Week). Salary: €34,434 - €43,539 *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work. REQ: 27475 Avista in partnership with the HSE are lead agency of East Limerick Children Services, a Children's Disability Network Team operating in Limerick.
We are looking for candidates who are committed to supporting children with complex needs and disabilities and their families, in a family and person centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research.
You will join the 0-18 children's disability network team and be engaged in practice routed in a family centred practice approach.
You will be working within a highly motivated team and contribute to collaborative working with children, their families and the team.
You will provide services in line with interdisciplinary approaches in relation to interventions and assessments.
ELCS CDNT is operated under on principles and a policy framework based on Progressing Disability Services program within Ireland.
Essential: · Full FETAC 5 QQI award healthcare qualification
· Have a full clean driving license and use of own car.
Desirable: · Have excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
· Ability to effectively manage their time; work on their own initiative and as part of a team.
· Have an interest and experience in working with children with intellectual, physical and sensory disabilities (with or without a diagnosis of autism) and/or behaviours that challenge.
Possess Level 1 behavioral competencies of Avista competency framework as set out in the job description. Why work with us? Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.
Supportive and innovative working environment.
Comprehensive Pension Scheme.
Generous annual leave entitlement.
Free onsite car parking.
Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme.
Bike to work Scheme.
Tax Saver Travel Scheme.
Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at:
https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/ Informal enquiries to: Nicola Haran Breen, Interim Children's Disability Network Manager, Tel: 061-603 401 Closing date for receipt of applications 04thMarch 2024. Avista is an equal opportunities employer.