Therapy Assistant

Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant - Adult Services, Kare 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract 35 hours per week Location: Kilcullen, Co. Kildare Occupational/ Physiotherapy Assistant Salary Scale: Point 1 €35,788 The Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant will support the Clinical Support Team in Adult Services to deliver a high-quality service to people using Kares clinical services. Responsibilities: Follow plans as determined and delegated by the Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist, including assisting in the provision of education and advice on the use of enabling equipment. Collaborate with the individual, their family, carers and other staff in the provision of support and advice Carry out duties related to the planning, organisation and maintenance of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy 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 / Social Care / relevant area Minimum 2 years experience working in a social care/intellectual disability setting A good understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist 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 Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (subject to service) Federation of Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme: Employer 7% & Employee 5% contributions Optional Salary Protection Plan Rewarding work with flexible hours Employee Assistance Programme and local Employee Discounts Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression Closing date for applications is 3rd November 2025. A detailed Job Description is available on request. Informal enquires to Deirdre Walsh Clinical Supports 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. 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 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. Skills: Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy Clinical Support Record Keeping Clinical Notes Assessment Intervention