Occupational Therapist

Genesis Healthcare provides a range of respite, residential and support services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in a homely and comfortable community setting. Our aim is to empower people with the necessary skills to live full and satisfying lives as equal citizens of their local communities.

• Position: Occupational Therapist
• Reporting to: Director of Services
• Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Working Week: 40 hours per week (7-hour standard working day)
• Location: Midland Counties (Offaly, Kildare, Laois, Westmeath)
• Salary Scale: €50,000 - €60,000 depending on experience

What We Offer

• 23 days annual leave
• Annual bonus
• Opportunity to lead the implementation of a new service
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee of the Month Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Company events
• Free on-site parking
• CPD support

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Occupational Therapy (OT) service and establish best practice standards.
• Monitor and report KPIs including waiting lists, caseloads, and MDT input.
• Maintain professional standards based on evidence-based practice.
• Deliver an ethics-driven OT service.
• Provide high-quality services supporting service users' health and wellbeing.
• Maximize service users' active involvement in the development of their care pathway.
• Review OT caseload management to ensure safe and efficient outcomes.
• Stay updated with new developments, skills, and technologies.
• Develop, audit, and review policies and procedures in response to service needs.
• Coordinate training and education for staff involved in OT service delivery.
• Maintain, review, and report on an OT risk register.
• Build strong relationships with external statutory and professional bodies.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external requirements affecting Genesis Healthcare.
• Third-level qualification and CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Minimum of two years full-time post-qualification clinical experience.
• Full clean driving licence and access to a car.
• Previous health service experience, ideally in the intellectual disability sector.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Working knowledge of HIQA Standards as applied to ID services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in service evaluation and planning.
• Ability to deliver results through effective collaboration in a complex environment.
• Garda Vetting / Police Clearance required.