Occupational Therapist - Hybrid

Posted 3 days 8 hours ago by Cpl Healthcare

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Leinster, Carlow, Ireland
Job Description
Occupational Therapist

Location: Hybrid role: Central Hub, Carlow with travel to service houses required

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time - 37.5 hrs

(Part time will be considered for an interested candidate)

Sector: Children in Care, Paediatric Services

Salary: HSE Salary Scales Apply

Cpl Healthcare are seeking a passionate and experienced Occupational Therapist to join their multidisciplinary team supporting children and young people aged 4-18 years across their nationwide residential services. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people with complex needs within a trauma informed, child centred service.

About the Role

As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a key role in assessing and supporting young people living in residential homes. Reporting to the Clinical Team, you will work across a diverse and complex caseload, provide clinical interventions, and collaborate with an established MDT.

We are open to applications from staff, and senior grade occupational therapists.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop a strong understanding of each young person within the service and their individual needs.
  • Provide direct clinical interventions and evidence based therapeutic supports.
  • Conduct assessments, clinical appointments, and ongoing case management.
  • Attend monthly MDT meetings across 9 residential houses (one meeting per house each month).
  • Collaborate closely with social care teams, management, and external stakeholders.
  • Contribute to trauma informed, relationship based practice within the service.
Candidate Requirements
  • Fully qualified Occupational Therapist, CORU registered.
  • Experience across Tusla services, CDNT, CAMHS and/ or Children in Care / Paediatrics
  • Knowledge or experience in the following areas is desirable:
    • Trauma informed care
    • Sensory integration
    • Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)
    • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
    • Best practice within the Irish healthcare and social care systems
  • Full clean Irish driving licence & access to a car (travel required)
  • Ability to work independently with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Working Hours & Flexibility
  • 37.5 hours per week (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday)
  • Part time or flexible arrangements will be considered for the right candidate.
  • Hybrid working options available
Benefits
  • 5 weeks Annual Leave (pro rata) + Bank Holidays
  • Personal Accident Cover
  • Income Protection
  • Maternity Payment Scheme
  • Hospital Saturday Fund
  • Compassionate Leave
  • Career Breaks
  • CPD Encouraged: Paid attendance at internal & mandatory training
  • Refer a Friend Scheme
  • Counselling Services and debriefing supports
  • Team Building & Golf Society
  • Employer of the Quarter recognition scheme
Why Join?

Our client is committed to providing a nurturing, trauma informed environment for young people in care. You'll join a supportive, collaborative MDT and play a vital role in shaping positive outcomes for children with complex needs.

Interested?

Email to apply.

Be part of a team that puts young people first.