Snr Occupational Therapist - Homeless Service

Senior Occupational Therapist - Homeless Services (Northwest)

Cpl Healthcare is delighted to partner with a leading non-profit organisation in the Northwest that supports individuals who have experienced long-term homelessness, chronic trauma, mental health challenges, and addiction.

We are currently seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team and play a key role in supporting service users on their journey towards recovery, independence, and community integration.

The Role

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will work directly with service users in their own homes, helping them develop essential daily living skills and achieve greater independence. You will:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments based on individual needs.
• Develop, implement, and review person-centred care plans.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions that support functional recovery.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for service users.
• Build trusting relationships with individuals who may have experienced significant trauma and social exclusion.
• Support service users in progressing towards a more stable and sustainable lifestyle.

This role covers the Northwest region, including:

• County Sligo
• County Donegal
• County Leitrim

Requirements

Candidates must:

• Hold a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification.
• Be registered with CORU.
• Have a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification clinical experience, including significant experience in:
  • Mental health services; and/or
  • Working with marginalised or socially excluded populations.
• Demonstrate the ability to assess, prioritise, and manage the needs of individual service users.
• Be able to adapt recovery-focused interventions to meet service user needs.
• Have excellent relationship-building and engagement skills.
• Hold permission to work in Ireland.
• Possess a full, clean driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Permanent contract (35 hours per week)
• Excellent work-life balance
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Paid sick leave
• Paid maternity leave
• Bike-to-work scheme
• Additional employee benefits