Health & Social Care Assistant (Therapy Assistant)

Health & Social Care Assistant (Therapy Assistants)

Therapy Assistants

2 Positions

1 Childrens Disability Network Team 9 (North Cork & Blarney)

1 Childrens Disability Network Team 8 (Central Cork)

Full Time Permanent 39 hour working week

Note: Applicants will be shortlisted based on the information provided on application.

Salary: The 9 -point salary scale for the post as of 01/02/2026:

45484

New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service Local Authorities Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.

Horizons is seeking to recruit enthusiastic and dedicated Therapy Assistants in our Childrens Disability Network Teams 8 & 9.

In this role the successful candidates will carry out delegated aspects of client care and provide support to Occupational Therapists Physiotherapists Speech & Language Therapists and other Health & Social Care professionals. The successful candidates will also carry out administrative work. The Childrens Disability Network Teams follow a family centred practice approach. This means you will get to know children and their families find out their goals and help them use everyday activities to achieve these goals.

Professional Qualifications Experience etc.

Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition have the following:

(i) Possess a relevant* health skills QQI Level 5 qualification (formerly FETAC) having achieved the associated Level 5 minor awards in Physiotherapy Assistant Theory and Physiotherapy Assistant Practice or Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory and Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice or Speech and Language Assistant Theory and Speech and Language Assistant Practice at Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)

Or

ii) Possess a relevant Healthcare qualification at not less than QQI Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) and give an undertaking to successfully complete an approved programme leading to QQI Level 5 minor awards in Physiotherapy Assistant Theory and Physiotherapy Assistant or Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory and Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice or Speech and Language Assistant Theory and Speech and Language Assistant Practice within 1 year of taking up duty

Or

(iii) Be currently employed as a Physiotherapy Assistant Healthcare Assistant Care Assistant Attendant Multi-Task Attendant or in a comparable role for at least 1 year and give an undertaking to acquire an appropriate healthcare qualification at not less than QQI Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major award having achieved the associated Level 5 minor awards in Physiotherapy Assistant Theory and Physiotherapy Assistant Practice or Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory and Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice or Speech and Language Assistant Theory and Speech and Language Assistant Practice within 1 year of taking up post

Or

(iv) Have completed the relevant QQI Level 5 minor awards in Physiotherapy Assistant Theory and Physiotherapy Assistant Practice or Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory and Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice or Speech and Language Assistant Theory and Speech and Language Assistant Practice and give a commitment to successfully complete a QQI level 5 major award within 1 year of taking up post

Or

(v) An equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction

&

(B) Candidates must possess the requisite clinical leadership managerial and administrative knowledge and ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the office

&

On application candidates must have an up to date valid work permission and be eligible to work in Ireland

Health

A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Character

Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Desirable:

A minimum of 1-year experience working with children with Intellectual disabilities would be an advantage.

Note:

With regard to Criterion (i) the listing below is considered relevant health skills QQI (formerly FETAC) Level 5* qualifications

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support

QQI Level 5 Nursing Studies

QQI Level 5 Community Care

QQI Level 5 Health Service Skills

QQI Level 5 Community Health Services

*(A full QQI/FETAC 5 Major award requires a minimum of 120 credits/8 Modules Please note a Component Certificate will not suffice.)

With regard to Criterion (ii) a relevant Healthcare qualification at not less than QQI Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) is considered to be a qualification with applied patient care modules / placements typically but not limited to qualifications in: Social Care Work Nursing Therapy Professions etc.

What we offer:

Salary in line with the HSE consolidated pay scales

Opportunities for career growth

A supportive work environment

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work Scheme

An opportunity to make a real difference in peoples lives

Informal enquiries may be made to Conor McNally Childrens Disability Network Manager North Cork City and Blarney at and or .

Completed application forms must be returned by Friday 27th March 2026.

The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC