Job Title: Therapy Assistant
Location: Kildare Town and Athy, Co. Kildare
Hours: 39 hours per week
Type: Permanent Contract
The successful candidate will join an established Interdisciplinary CDNT team, providing quality, evidence-based and family-centred supports for children and young people aged 0-18 years, who present with complex needs within an interdisciplinary framework.
This role includes clinical and administrative duties that support the CDNT team in providing a high-quality service to users.
Responsibilities:
* Follow plans as determined and delegated by a Therapist
* Collaborate with the child/young person
* Carry out duties related to the planning, organisation and maintenance of Therapy programmes
* Liaise with other staff and agencies in the provision of therapeutic programmes
* Prepare resources for assessment / intervention for clinic appointments, home visits and group interventions
* Work directly with child/young person under the direction of the Therapist
* Carry out the administrative and clerical duties required to support the CDNT team
Requirements:
* Study towards a relevant Therapy degree or a minimum qualification of QQI Level 5 Major Award in Health Service Skills
* Experience supporting children/young people with disabilities/complex needs is desirable
* Excellent communication skills
* Demonstrate effective time management
* Good administration skills
* Own transport and a Full, Clean Drivers Licence
Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave
* Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (subject to service)
* Rewarding work with flexible hours
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Contributory Pension Plan
* Optional Salary Protection Plan
* Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression
Salary: €34,434 - €38,813 per annum, depending on experience