Occupational Therapist – Children's Disability Network Team 5 (SC25-812)

Stewarts Care Ltd; Lucan; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Lucan seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide services to children aged 0-18 years. The role includes assessments, interventions, and teamwork within an interdisciplinary environment. Applicants should hold a recognized qualification in Occupational Therapy and possess effective communication and organisational skills. A competitive salary in line with public sector scales is offered, along with various career benefits.

Benefits

Public sector pay & pension

Education and CPD support

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Free online GP

Discounted onsite leisure centre

Qualifications

• Must maintain annual CORU registration.
• Experience working with children with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to children aged 0-18 years.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.
• Conduct assessments and diagnostics.
• Deliver ongoing therapy interventions.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Planning skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Education

Qualification in Occupational Therapy recognized by CORU

Job description

Occupational Therapist – Children's Disability Network Team 5 (SC25-812)

Stewarts Care

Reference 827196

Speciality / Area of expertise: Occupational Therapy

Applications are invited for the above permanent full-time position.

About Us

Stewarts Care is a long-established voluntary organisation, funded by the HSE under Section 38. We support people with intellectual disabilities through residential care, day services, independent living, job advocacy, and vocational training.

Purpose of the Post

Reporting to the Childrens Disability Network Manager, the Occupational Therapist will work on a Permanent, Fulltime contract. The Occupational Therapist will work as a member of the interdisciplinary team in collaboration with MDT colleagues providing services to children from 0-18 years and families who are accessing the Children’s Disability Network Team, responsible for the provision of an occupational therapy service to include assessment diagnostics and intervention and ongoing service delivery to children with complex needs.

Experience and Qualifications

• Hold a qualification in Occupational Therapy recognised by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU.
• Practitioners must maintain annual CORU registration.
• Effective communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Effective planning, organisational and time management skills.

Benefits and Perks

• Financial: Public sector pay & pension, sick pay scheme, VHI group insurance scheme, Hospital Saturday Fund, Health Services Credit Union.
• Career Development: Education and CPD support, opportunities for development and progression.
• Family & Lifestyle: Enhanced parental leave benefits, Cycle to Work scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing: Free online GP, Employee Assistance Programme, discounted onsite leisure centre (gym and pool), subsidised onsite canteen.

Note: Certain benefits are available following successful completion of the probation period.

Salary

In line with the Department of Health consolidated pay scales, the current salary scale is Occupational Therapist € 44,563 - € 63,786 incl. LSI per annum.

Reference SC25-812

For more details, see the full job description in the additional information section below.

Informal enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Claire Donnelly, Children’s Disability Network Manager

Tel: [phone] / Email: [e-mail]

Applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process may contact [e-mail] in confidence.

Type of Position: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Additional Information

• Occupational Therapist CDNT5 Candidate Brief.pdf

Location: Rossecourt, Lucan

Country: Ireland

Stewarts Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer.