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 Kare's 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
ESDA.ie 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: Deirdre.Walsh@kare.ie.

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.

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