Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Kare Adult Disability Permanent Contract 17.5 hours per week Location: Kilcullen, Co. Kildare Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Scale: Point 1 €35,702 to max Point 5 €38,507 (pro-rated for part-time hours) The Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist will work on the Adult Clinical Support Team in Kare, contributing to the delivery and future development of an effective service in line with organisational priorities and department objectives, and always acting within their professional standards, guidelines and policy. This position will play a lead role in the development and provision of a high-quality evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy service to adults with intellectual disabilities across residential and day services in Kare and promote person centred practise and interdisciplinary working. Responsibilities: Provide a clinical lead role in the provision of a quality service through assessment, diagnosis and management of communication and dysphagia in adults with intellectual disabilities in Kare residential and day services Ensure that professional standards are maintained through clinical audit, supervision and training Ensure a high standard of assessment, treatment and management and ensure that professional standards of practice are adhered to. Lead and facilitate change management and quality improvement initiatives within the adult SLT service in conjunction with the Clinical Services Manager. Engage with personal development planning and actively participate in induction, clinical supervision, mentoring and reflective practice. Contribute to the development and implementation of procedures, policies and guidelines while adhering to existing standards and protocols. Comply with the policies, procedures and safe professional practice of the Irish Healthcare System by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards. Requirements: A qualification, recognised by CORU, in Speech and Language Therapy. Registered with CORU as a Speech and Language Therapist Have five years full time (or an aggregate of five years) post registration qualification experience. Of which four years full time (or an aggregate of four years) post registration qualification clinical experience must be required in the area of specialism. Demonstrate a proven record of clinical excellence. Candidates must demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the required area of specialism, in the form of postgraduate qualifications or relevant courses. Candidates must demonstrate achievement in the areas of clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, practice developments, teaching and research. Excellent time management and IT/computer skills Be eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorship Full Clean Licence and access to own vehicle is essential Benefits include: Generous annual leave Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (subject to service) Federation of Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme: Employer 7% & Employee 5% contributions Optional Salary Protection Plan Rewarding work with flexible hours Employee Assistance Programme and local Employee Discounts Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression Closing date for applications is 9th March 2026. A detailed Job Description is available on request. Informal enquires to Deirdre Walsh, Clinical Services Manager. Email: Shortlisting will be completed on the basis of information provided in your application against the requirement of the role. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and Garda Vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable. Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales. About Kare Kare delivers a wide range of community-based supports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in an innovative and progressive way. Our goal is to support them and their families to create a present and future that fulfils their personal potential. Our Values: Respect, Rights, Collaboration, Quality, Person Centred. Visit our website: Home | Kare Kare is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Skills: Speech and Language Therapy Clinical Assessment Clinical Intervention Interdisciplinary Teamwork Caseload Management
Senior Physiotherapist - Adult Services, Kare Permanent Contract 35 hours per week Location: Kilcullen, Co. Kildare Senior Physiotherapist Scale: €64,551 - €76,007 The Senior Physiotherapist will work on the Adult Clinical Support Team in Kare, contributing to the delivery and future development of an effective service in line with organisational priorities and department objectives, and always acting within their professional standards, guidelines and policy. This role will operate senior member of Kares clinical supports team, providing services to adults with intellectual disability within their day services, home or residential services, as well as clinical supervision, performance management and ongoing service delivery and improvement. Responsibilities: Plan, prioritise and organise a clinical caseload relevant to the role Plan assessment and deliver individualised or group physiotherapy interventions as appropriate to the needs identified Collaborate with the service user, all carers and supports staff to identify goals for the service user and plan interventions as appropriate to the situations that present. Participate in training development and provision to other colleagues as necessary, including staff supporting service users in differing situations Effectively manage and maintain the physiotherapy resources, facilities and equipment Be adequately aware of the policy, legislative and professional requirements to ensure appropriate standards in their area of responsibility Ensure all records related to service provision are documented in accordance with professional standards, completed in a timely manner and are in the correct records as required. Take responsibility for managing a budget allocated to the service and/or HSE budget requirements and process relevant to funded aids and appliance. Requirements: Have a Physiotherapy qualification, recognised by CORU Three (3) years post qualification experience Experience working with children/young people/adults with disability is essential Be currently registered with CORU Hold an appropriate and effective set of professional values and beliefs and behave in line with professional standards as set down by Kare and relevant professional bodies Demonstrate sufficient clinical skills in assessment intervention and diagnostics Communicate effectively with service users, their families, and the interdisciplinary team to provide a client and family centred service Excellent time management and IT/computer skills Be eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorship Full Clean Licence and access to own vehicle is essential Benefits include: 32 days annual leave (will be pro-rated) Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (subject to service) Federation of Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme: Employer 7% & Employee 5% contributions Optional Salary Protection Plan Rewarding work with flexible hours Employee Assistance Programme and local Employee Discounts Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression Closing date for applications is 8th March 2026. A detailed Job Description is available on request. Informal enquires to Deirdre Walsh, Clinical Services Manager. Email: . Shortlisting will be completed on the basis of information provided in your application against the requirement of the role. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and Garda Vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable. Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales. About Kare Kare delivers a wide range of community-based supports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in an innovative and progressive way. Our goal is to support them and their families to create a present and future that fulfils their personal potential. Our Values: Respect, Rights, Collaboration, Quality, Person Centred. Visit our website: Home | Kare Kare is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Skills: Physiotherapy Clinical Assessment Clinical Interventions Caseload Management Interdisciplinary Teamwork
Interim Occupational Therapist Manager - Childrens Disability Network Team Fixed-Term Contract 12 months Part-Time - 17.5 hours per week Location: CDNT Offices, Kildare Town Occupational Therapist Manager Salary Scale €77,814 - €93,416 In line with the HSE National Programme for Progressing Disability Services , Kare is the Lead Agency for the provision of supports across South Kildare West Wicklow. The successful candidate will join an established Interdisciplinary CDNT, which reconfigured in 2014, providing quality, evidenced based and family-centred supports for children and young people aged 0-18 years, who present with complex needs associated with a disability, within an interdisciplinary framework, to support their development to enable active participation in community life. The Interim Occupational Therapist Manager in the CDNT of Kare will be responsible for the delivery and development of a high quality, integrated and effective Occupational Therapy service within an interdisciplinary service model, and will work in collaboration with CDNMs in the Health Region and other Discipline Managers in CDNTS, Primary Care and CAMHS to ensure particular elements as set out in this Job Specification and that emerge as service priorities are progressed. Responsibilities 1.Clinical Supervision Allocated staff for Clinical Supervision which match the gaps within each of the Health Regions. 2.Enhancing talent acquisition and boosting Disability service visibility Supporting recruitment, retention and workforce planning Coordinate undergraduate student placements across the CDNTs. Provide clinical leadership for the rollout of Therapy Assistant grades within their area. Be a representative of the Service in relation to the development of apprenticeship schemes. 3. Optimising efficiency, output and outcome Take a lead role in relation to the development and roll out of discipline specific and interdisciplinary clinical pathways Develop tools to capture clinical outcomes for children accessing CDNT services Participate in the Clinical Advisory Group 4. Quality and Safety Contribute to the clinical components of those under complex case management and contribute to a comprehensive review mechanism for children, including those in residential care. Be responsible for input into these reviews to ensure that the service continues to meet the needs of children. Contribute to the clinical components of these reviews to ensure that the service continues to meet the needs of the children Contribute clinical inputs to inform decisions regarding cases being disputed under the National Access Policy Requirements Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU Have 5 years full time (or an aggregate of 5 years full time) post qualification clinical experience Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, management, leadership and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued Demonstrate a level of clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning skills and evidence based practice appropriate to carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the role in line with relevant legislation and standards. Demonstrate the ability to lead on planning, organising and delivering services in an efficient, effective and resourceful manner, within a model of patient centred care and with a focus on value for money. Provides clear direction on a regular basis and adopts an approachable management style, promotes collaborative working relationships. Demonstrates the ability to lead on the delivery, design and implementation of a high quality, person centred service. Display effective communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to present complex information. Must have a full, valid drivers licence and access to your own vehicle Must be eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorship Benefits Generous annual leave Federation of Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme: Employer 7% & Employee 5% contributions Rewarding work with flexible hours Employee Assistance Programme and local Employee Discounts Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression Closing date for applications is 8th March 2026. A detailed Job Description is available on request. Informal enquires to Deirdre Walsh, Clinical Services Manager. Email: Shortlisting will be completed on the basis of information provided in your application against the requirement of the role.A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which any current fixed term vacancy for Interim Occupational Therapist Manager may be filled. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and Garda Vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable. Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales. About Kare Kare delivers a wide range of community-based supports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in an innovative and progressive way. Our goal is to support them and their families to create a present and future that fulfils their personal potential. Our Values: Respect, Rights, Collaboration, Quality, Person Centred. Visit our website: Home | Kare Kare is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Skills: Occupational Therapy Clinical Supervision Interdisciplinary Clinical Pathways Service Development Clinical Review
Job Coach Kare Supported Employment Permanent Contract 35 hours per week Supervisor/Instructor Pay Scale €35,432 to €51,373 Location: Kildare Town The Supported Employment Team support people with an intellectual disability to gain and maintain a paid job of their choice in the open labour market. The Job Coach provides support to individuals in their jobs in a variety of locations where the job has been sourced. Responsibilities Support the individual to enhance their life by ensuring that the goals and objectives outlined in their Individual Support Plan under the area of Work and Career are achieved. Facilitate the Individual to learn new skills by and when appropriate, assist the Service User to complete job specific and work related tasks in accordance with their employers standards. Where relevant, make adaptations or modifications to the individuals job structure based on the employers requirements and the individuals needs. Liaise with the employer and relevant co-workers with regard to supporting the individual while in work. Support each person where appropriate with regards to their personal and intimate care in accordance with Kares Personal and Intimate Care Policy. Maintain all necessary records in accordance with Kares managing records policy and assist with ensuring all records are up to date. Maintain high professional standards and confidentiality at all times. In line with the organisations key priorities identify, develop and maintain potential partnerships that are beneficial to Service Users and the organisation. Requirements Qualification: QQI Level 5 Intellectual Disability Practice/Social Care/Relevant Have an interest in supporting people with an intellectual disability to be part of their community through their job Have the ability to develop and implement systematic training plans for individuals with an intellectual disability (on the job training) IT skills and the ability to carry out administrative tasks e.g., e-mail correspondence, report writing, use of assistive technology Enjoy working on your own with a person with an intellectual disability Have the ability to build trusting and respectful relationships with the individual, their family and their employer and co-workers Be eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorship Essential - Have a full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle Benefits 25 days annual leave Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (subject to service) Federation of Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme: Employer 7% & Employee 5% contributions Optional Salary Protection Plan Rewarding work with flexible hours Employee Assistance Programme and local Employee Discounts Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression Closing date for applications is 15th February 2026. A detailed Job Description is available on request. Informal enquires to Dee White ). Shortlisting will be completed on the basis of information provided in your application against the requirement of the role. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and Garda Vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable. Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales. About Kare Kare delivers a wide range of community-based supports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in an innovative and progressive way. Our goal is to support them and their families to create a present and future that fulfils their personal potential. Our Values: Respect, Rights, Collaboration, Quality, Person Centred. Visit our website: Home | Kare Kare is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Skills: Job Coach Supported Employment Individual Support Plans Intellectual Disability Administration
