Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families? Our client, a leading provider of paediatric therapy services in Ireland, is seeking dedicated Paediatric Occupational Therapists to join their exceptional team and vibrant community across their Child Development Centres.
About Our Client:
Our client is a well-respected organisation committed to enriching the lives of children and families. As a leader in providing therapeutic services for children with neurodevelopmental needs, they operate Child Development Centres in multiple locations, offering a comprehensive range of supports for children of all abilities.
Occupational Therapist Responsibilities:
* Deliver family-centred therapy, conducting occupational therapy assessments and interventions for children and adolescents through personalised and group sessions, primarily in clinic settings, with occasional community-based work.
* Provide teletherapy services to children and families when appropriate.
* Collaborate effectively within the Occupational Therapy and Multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery.
* Support and advise colleagues within the clinical team to ensure best practices.
* Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and service planning activities.
* Maintain accurate and confidential documentation through computerised clinical records.
* Assist in organising parent and teacher training sessions and provide professional guidance.
* Ensure therapy rooms and equipment are well-maintained and safe.
* Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) activities and contribute to training opportunities.
* Support promotional activities to enhance service awareness.
* Report directly to the Therapy Team Lead and Clinical Services Manager.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent), validated for practice in Ireland.
* Ideally, 1+ years of post-qualification experience in paediatric occupational therapy, including working with children with neurodiverse conditions, autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing disorders, and Down syndrome.
* Accredited membership with AOTI and CORU Registration are essential.
* Garda Vetting clearance and satisfactory references required.
* Access to own car for travel purposes, including school visits.
* Passion for paediatric occupational therapy with a commitment to ongoing learning.
Hours & Employment Terms:
* Full-time: 35-hour workweek with flexible scheduling.
* Part-time: Available.
* Employment Type: Permanent (both full-time and part-time).
Benefits:
* A rewarding and supportive work environment.
* Competitive permanent salary with regular reviews.
* Annual CPD investment and professional development opportunities.
* Health Cash Plan covering a wide range of healthcare costs for employees and their families.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), including counselling services, digital fitness programs, nutrition guides, and wellbeing podcasts.
* Birthday Bonus Day Off and Employee Link Days.
* Free onsite parking.
Professional & Personal Development:
* Access to CPD budgets, peer mentoring, and reflective supervision.
* Strong clinical support from experienced Clinical Services Manager and governance committee.
* Wellbeing events, training workshops, and professional development initiatives.
Resources & Work Environment:
* State-of-the-art sensory motor gyms and individual therapy rooms equipped with modern resources.
* Seamless collaboration across all centres through advanced communication systems.
Annual Leave:
* Competitive annual leave package.
Efficient Systems & Operations:
* Dedicated administrative support to allow therapists to focus on high-quality care.
Work Permit Assistance:
* We welcome international applications and offer Trusted Partnership Status for employment permit applications, ensuring faster processing times.
Apply directly or email Tushar at to learn more!
Skills:
Occupational Therapy
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