Therapy Assistant

Corlann; Galway; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Corlann is seeking a Therapy Assistant to provide a range of supports to children 0–18 and their families within the Network Disability Team. The post is a temporary full-time, pensionable role with a 70-hour fortnight and flexible hours 8am–8pm, Monday to Friday.

Salary scale starts at €36,651 with 8 increments up to €45,939 pro-rata per annum. Applicants should hold QQI Level 5 and have English fluency; driving licence desirable. Probation is nine months with possible extension.

Qualifications

• Must have QQI (FETAC) Level 5 or equivalent qualification.
• Fluency in verbal and written English.
• Full clean Irish driving licence desirable and access to own car.

Responsibilities

• Provide supports to children aged 0–18 and their families within the Network Disability Team.
• Work within an interdisciplinary, family-centred practice.
• Support therapy services as a Therapy Assistant.
• Be flexible with working hours to ensure quality service delivery.

Skills

English fluency

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Family-centred approach

Education

QQI (FETAC) Level 5

Equivalent qualification

Tools

TEACCH

Lmh

AAC

Job description

Job Description

CORLANN - WEST REGION CHILDREN'S DISABILITY NETWORK TEAM POST OF: TEMPORARY FULL TIME THERAPY ASSISTANT JOB REF:

Job Title: Therapy Assistant

Location: Woodlands Campus, Dublin Rd. Galway

Tenure: Specific Purpose Full time and pensionable linked on a specific purpose basis to new funding.

Remuneration: Department of Health, Health & Social Care Assistant 01/06/2026 - salary scale - € 36,651 x 8 increments - € 45,939 pro-rata per annum.

Purpose of the post: To provide a range of supports to children from 0-18 years of age and their families who are supported by the Network Disability Team, within an interdisciplinary framework and family centred practice.

Reporting Relationship: The post holder will report to the Children's Disability Network Manager (CNDM).

Qualifications: Candidates must: (i)Possess the relevant Health Service Skills QQI (FETAC) Level 5. Or (ii)Have obtained an equivalent qualification to (i) from another jurisdiction. Or (iii)Be currently employed as a Physiotherapy/ Speech & language Assistant or in a comparable role And b) Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role. A full clean Irish driving licence and use of your own car is desirable. A commitment to obtaining a full licence within nine months of commencement is required. Fluency in verbal and written English an essential requirement of this post.

Experience: Candidates have experience of working with children with complex needs (for example autism, physical & medical complex needs, behaviours of concern). Experience in the use of TEACCH, Lmh and other forms of AAC is an advantage.

Working Hours: 70 hours a fortnight. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8am - 8pm from Monday to Friday. A family centred approach to service delivery and the ongoing transformation of the health service will require employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. The Health Service is undergoing ongoing modernisation and therefore it is critical that a flexible attitude to changing environments and work requirements is held by the successful candidate.

Annual Leave: 23 days per annum.

Probation : A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the employer's discretion.

Informal enquiries to Gillian Raftery, Children's Disability Network Manager on .

The closing date for receipt of all applications/CV's on-line is 5pm, Wednesday 2nd September 2026.

Corlann is an equal opportunities employer.

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