Senior Occupational Therapist — Community-Based Recovery

Cpl Group; Connacht; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

35 hours per week

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

CPL Group is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to work across the Northwest region (Sligo, Donegal & Leitrim). The role focuses on home and community-based assessments, tailored interventions and strategies to improve independence and quality of life for individuals experiencing homelessness, trauma and mental health challenges.

You will join a multidisciplinary team delivering recovery-focused services, emphasising person-centred care and supported housing models.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with CORU registration.
• Experience in mental health services and/or with marginalised groups.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments in line with individual needs.
• Develop, implement and review person-centred care and recovery plans.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions promoting functional recovery and independent living.
• Support service users in developing day-to-day living skills and community integration.
• Build trusting relationships with individuals who may have experienced trauma and social exclusion.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to prioritise and address needs.
• Adapt interventions to support each individual’s goals and circumstances.
• Advocate for service users to enhance stability, independence and wellbeing.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Mental health

Trauma-informed care

Communication

Education

Registered OT CORU

Job description

CPL Group is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to work across the Northwest region (Sligo, Donegal & Leitrim). The role focuses on home and community-based assessments, tailored interventions and strategies to improve independence and quality of life for individuals experiencing homelessness, trauma and mental health challenges.

You will join a multidisciplinary team delivering recovery-focused services, emphasising person-centred care and supported housing models.