Therapy Assistants with Hydrotherapy

Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024. Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking highly-motivated Therapy Assistants with Hydrotherapy to join our team. There are two posts available: 1. Permanent, full time post in Dublin South, located in Sandymount 2. Fixed-term, full time post for 12 months in Co. Wicklow, located in Bray. Contract Hours: 39 hours per week Salary Scale: €32,372 - €37,617 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI's (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2025 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement: 30 days pro rata per annum and proportionately less for less than 12 months service. Overview of the Post: To provide Lifeguard duties in the hydrotherapy pool and to assist therapists during hydrotherapy group and individual sessions. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Descriptions for full list of duties. Essential and Desirable Criteria: Please see the Person Specification for full list of requirements. Essential Criteria Broad knowledge of the Enable Ireland organisation. Knowledge of swimming pool emergency operational procedures. Knowledge and understanding of health and safety as it relates to swimming pools. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Knowledge of the disability sector. Understanding of the importance of the role of the adult when working with young children. Understanding of a family-centred approach in the delivery of services. Desirable Criteria Experience of Microsoft Office packages and service-related database systems If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: Excellent internal and external training opportunities Generous annual leave entitlements Flexible Working Long service reward scheme Pay adjusted Maternity Leave Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave Pay adjusted Paternity Leave Wellbeing benefits Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: Closing date for applications: 13th October 2025 Interview date for successful applicants: 3rd November 2025 A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. Please review Enable Ireland's Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: Please review the Enable Ireland's External Data Protection Notice available at for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant's personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy By clicking on the Continue to application button you will be directed to the careers section of our website where you can download an application form/job description/person specification and will find instructions on how to apply.