Therapy Manager, Physiotherapy

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.

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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: €63,912 -€75,254

*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.

REF: 88512

Essential:

· Professional Physiotherapy Qualification from a recognized 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 knowledge of children’s disability services, 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 organizational skills

· The ability to successfully manage deadlines and teams.

· A willingness to learn and develop professionally.

· Experience in providing Clinical Supervision

Desirable:

· Postgraduate qualification in management, leadership

· Experience working within Children’s Disability Network Teams or similar integrated service models

· 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

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 24thNovember 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.