**Job Title:** Therapy Assistant MDT
East Limerick Children's Services, Limerick
A permanent part-time contract (29.25 hours per week) is available for a skilled and dedicated individual to join our team as a Therapy Assistant MDT.
About the Role
In partnership with the HSE, Avista leads the East Limerick Children's Services, a Children's Disability Network Team operating in Limerick. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about supporting children with complex needs and disabilities and their families in a family-centered, community-based, socially inclusive manner.
As a member of our highly motivated team, you will contribute to collaborative working with children, their families, and the team. You will provide services aligned with interdisciplinary approaches in relation to interventions and assessments.
The East Limerick Children's Disability Network Team operates under principles and a policy framework based on the Progressing Disability Services program within Ireland.
Essential Requirements
* Full FETAC 5 QQI award healthcare qualification
* Full clean driving license and use of own car
Desirable Qualities
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
* Ability to effectively manage time, work independently, and as part of a team
* 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
About Working with Us
We offer:
* Excellent career progression opportunities
* Supportive and innovative working environment
* Comprehensive pension scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Free onsite car parking
* Paid maternity leave and sick pay scheme
* Bike-to-work scheme
* Tax saver travel scheme