Paediatric OT — Neurodiversity‑Affirming, Child-Led Therapy

Allied Health/Nursing; Cork; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Health/Nursing in Cork is recruiting a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join a growing, neurodiversity-affirming multidisciplinary service.

This role supports neurodivergent children and young people with autism, ADHD, sensory and regulation needs, delivering individual and group therapy, engaging families, and contributing to service development. Full-time and flexible part-time positions are available.

Qualifications

• Recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and CORU eligibility.
• Paediatric OT experience with neurodivergent children.
• Strong neuro-affirming, child-led practice and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide neuro-affirming OT assessments and interventions.
• Support children with autism, ADHD, sensory and regulation needs.
• Deliver individual and group-based therapy.
• Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Provide parent coaching and family support.
• Contribute to service development and team training.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Neurodiversity-aware practice

Education

Occupational Therapy qualification

CORU registration

Paediatric OT experience

Job description

Allied Health/Nursing in Cork is recruiting a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join a growing, neurodiversity-affirming multidisciplinary service.

This role supports neurodivergent children and young people with autism, ADHD, sensory and regulation needs, delivering individual and group therapy, engaging families, and contributing to service development. Full-time and flexible part-time positions are available.