Avista is a person‑centred, rights‑based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary.
Avista is looking for candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families, in a person‑centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research.
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:
Therapy Manager - Physiotherapy
EAST LIMERICK CHILDREN’S SERVICES, LIMERICK
TEMPORARY PART‑TIME (12 MONTHS) CONTRACT (17.5 Hours Per Week).
Salary: €77,044 - €92,491
Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro‑rated for hours of work.
REF:89724
Essential:
Professional Physiotherapy Qualification from a recognised third level institution
Current registration with CORU (Health and Social Care Professionals Council)
Minimum 5 years post‑qualification experience in physiotherapy work with significant paediatric/children’s disability experience
Proven management or leadership experience in healthcare or disability services
Strong working knowledge of children’s disability services in Ireland
Experience working within Children’s Disability Network Teams or similar integrated service models
Experience of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary team working
Full Drivers Licence and use of own car
Permit to work in Ireland
Be self‑motivated and willing to work as part of a team as well as on their own initiative.
Have an organisational commitment to lead through the Avista Core Values and vision.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organisational skills
The ability to successfully manage deadlines and teams.
A willingness to learn and develop professionally.
Experience in providing Clinical Supervision
Proficiency in the English language.
Desirable:
Postgraduate qualification in management, leadership.
Knowledge of Policies and Procedures related to children’s disability services
Experience in quality improvement initiatives and clinical pathway development
Applicants should possess Level 3 Behavioural Competencies of Avista competency framework.
Why work with us?
Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.
Comprehensive Pension Scheme.
Supportive and innovative working environment.
Generous annual leave entitlement.
Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme.
Bike to work Scheme.
Tax Saver Travel Scheme.
Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/
Informal enquiries to Baerbel Schlueter, Service Manager, email: bschlueter@avistaclg.ie;
Tel: 086835107
Closing date for receipt of applications 16thDecember 2025.
Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
“A panel may be formed from which future positions may be filled across the Limerick service.”
Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.
Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
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