DescriptionTherapy Assistant - CDNTSpecified Purpose Contract (Maternity Cover) X 1FullTime, Permanent Contract X 2These are exciting opportunity for a Therapy Assistant to support the teams, children, and their families, presenting with complex needs arising from a disability.The successful candidate must have the following:Essential CriteriaQQI Level 5 major award in a relevant qualification in childcare, physiotherapy/occupational therapy assistant, therapy assistant or equivalent health services skills.Graduates in social and health care professions working towards graduate entry HSCP courses.Knowledge and understanding of Progressing Disability Model.Desirable CriteriaExperience of working in a Therapy Department.Experience working directly with child/ young persons to develop life skills to support overall wellbeing.Experience working as part of a team.Full clean driving licence and use of a car.Location:Coastal CDNTKilbarrack CDNTCoolock CDNTPlease add the below pointer in "To Apply" sectionA comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.A short cover letter/personal statement (i.e., no more than 2 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position with St. Michael's House.Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.A panel will be created for future employment opportunities, across the 4 St Michael's House Children's Disability Network Teams.Salary Scales will be in line with the HSE consolidated pay scalesSalary Scale: €35,788 - €44,984Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale aboveBenefits of working in St Michael's HouseHSE Pay Scale (incremental*)Premium Payments (Frontline staff)Sick Pay SchemePaid Maternity LeavePensionCycle to Work SchemeGenerous Annual LeaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeTraining / CPDCareer ProgressionClosing Date for receipt of applications is Monday 1st October 2025 at 5.00pmCandidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.St. Michael's House is an equal opportunities employer.Interview StepShortlistInterviewOfferVetting