Community Resource Worker/OT

Vision Ireland; Cork; On-site; EUR 2,755,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

Vision Ireland is seeking a part-time occupational therapy professional to provide a high-quality service to adults experiencing vision loss at Penrose Wharf, Cork. You will assess needs, deliver tailored interventions, and work with referrers, professionals, and families to maximise independence.

You will manage a caseload, document outcomes, and contribute to service development while maintaining professional standards and safeguarding. Garda vetting may be required.

Qualifications

• Third level qualification in occupational therapy or a relevant health/social science.
• Willingness and ability to travel with daily duties.
• Good written and spoken English for effective communication.
• Right to work and live in Ireland.
• Experience in assessments and individualised intervention.
• Knowledge of vision loss and supporting independence.
• Caseload management, organisation and record keeping.
• Communication, empathy and family-centred practice.
• Multi-disciplinary/stakeholder engagement.
• Safeguarding, professional standards and commitment to continuous development.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with referrers and manage intake of referrals according to Vision Ireland protocols.
• Provide in-depth functional assessment at baseline and ongoing.
• Independently manage a caseload of adults using a tiered intervention approach.
• Advise and deliver intervention programmes including independent living, residual vision maximisation, compensatory skills, communication and travel skills.
• Offer emotional support and refer on for further support when needed.
• Provide information on sight loss to individuals, families, and the public.
• Work in partnership with individuals and other professionals to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Engage with government, statutory and voluntary bodies to promote needs of people with vision impairment.
• Develop knowledge and contribute to team learning.
• Contribute to policy, standards, and service evaluation.

Skills

Travel ability

Caseload management

Organisation

Record keeping

Communication

Empathy

Family-centred practice

Multi-disciplinary engagement

Safeguarding

Education

Third level qualification in occupational therapy or related health/social science

Job description

Location: Penrose Wharf, Penrose Quay, Cork

Vacancy Type: Part time, permanent

Working hours: 18.5 hours per week (2.5 days) Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays are the preferred working days, however alternative days may be discussed and agreed with the line manager upon appointment if necessary.

Reporting to: Regional Manager and/or their designee

Closing date: 29th September 2026

About Us

Vision Ireland (VI) is Ireland's national sight loss charity which provides support and services nationwide to people experiencing sight loss. We also provide a range of services to public and private organisations to ensure their services are accessible to people who are blind and vision impaired.

Purpose of the Role

To provide a quality and professional service to adults with vision loss to moderate the impact of vision loss and ensure they are supported to achieve their potential.

Key Relationships

Internal

• Adults with vision loss and their families


• Colleagues within the Vision Ireland Adult services team


• Other Vision Ireland colleagues


• Regional Manager


• Vision Ireland Volunteers

External

• Referral agencies


• Eye Care Professionals


• General health care system


• Other statutory and voluntary bodies

Responsibilities

To liaise with referrers and manage intake of referrals of adults according to Vision Ireland's agreed protocols.

To provide in depth functional impact assessment at baseline and ongoing, with all adults deemed appropriate for referral to Vision Ireland services.

To independently manage a caseload of adults using a tiered approach to intervention based on assessed needs.

To advise and/or deliver intervention programmes to adults with vision loss, ranging from universal, targeted and/or individualised solutions and strategies which include the following area:

• Development/enhancement of independent living skills


• Maximising residual vision


• Development of compensatory skills


• Communication skills & assistive technology


• Safe and independent travel skills


• Environmental adaptation

To provide an appropriate level of emotional support and demonstrate empathy to adults with vision loss and their families and refer on for further support where necessary.

Provide relevant and appropriate information regarding all aspects of sight loss to individuals, their families and general public as appropriate.

Work in partnership with the individual referred and other professionals in all stages of service provision to ensure optimal outcomes for people with vision loss.

Liaise with government, statutory and voluntary bodies in the promotion of the needs and rights of people with vision impairment and their families.

To develop and maintain your own knowledge base and skills and to contribute to the team learning.

Take an active role in the development of Vision Ireland services for adults working both independently and collaboratively within a skill mix team.

To contribute to policy and assist in the setting & monitoring of standards as well as evaluation of practice & service.

Maintain case and work records to the standards required within the Organisation and comply with all Vision Ireland policies in relation to electronic record keeping, file maintenance, information sharing, confidentiality, health and safety etc.

To be aware of and adhere to Vision Ireland and statutory Service User Protection measures.

General

Be cognisant of and conform to all the Vision Ireland policies & procedures.

Above responsibilities reflect the current service requirements and may be subject to amendment to meet the changing needs of the service.

Qualifications And Experience

Essential

• Third level qualification in occupational therapy or a relevant health/ social science.


• Willingness and ability to travel. The successful applicant will be expected to travel while carrying out daily duties.


• A good standard of written and spoken English - required for effective communication in this role.


• Right to work and live in Ireland


• Experience in assessments and individualised intervention


• Knowledge of vision loss and supporting independence


• Caseload management, organisation and record keeping skills


• Communication, empathy and family-centred practice


• Multi-disciplinary/stakeholder engagement


• Safeguarding, professional standards and commitment to continuous development

Desirable

• Experience of working with adults with a disability.


• Experience of working with adults with sight loss.

Accessibility, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Vision Ireland is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is afforded equality of opportunity. It is our policy to recognise people as a key resource required for successful attainment of the organisation's mission. In support of this, it is important to remember that differences between people, whether devised from their different backgrounds and personalities, cultures and/or their different abilities, can be a source of strength to the organisation.

We welcome, encourage, and embrace people of all backgrounds, to include those with disabilities, accessibility plays a huge part of ensuring that the needs of all our employees and service users, can access our systems and services, with ease and respect, in a supportive environment, enabling all to effectively engage our services and achieve our goals whether they are an applicant for employment or an employee requiring special facilitation.

Further information

Successful candidates will be garda vetted.