Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Full Time Permanent - Children's Disability Network Team

Cope Foundation are seeking to recruit an OTA for the East Central Cork Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT 6) based in Midleton, Co. Cork. Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) provide specialised support and services for children who have a disability and complex health needs associated with their disability. The CDNT supports a child’s development, wellbeing and participation in family and community life. CDNTs include health and social care professionals from a variety of disciplines. The team works with the child and its family, sharing knowledge, information and skills to support the child’s development goals as identified as part of their Individual Family Support Plan. Team members can meet children and their families in their home, school or in the CDNT’s office.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Therapy Assistant to support the team, children and their families, presenting with complex needs arising from a disability.

The purpose of the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) role is to carry out delegated aspects of client care under the direction of a supervising Occupational Therapist.

The role includes clinical and administrative duties that support Occupational Therapists on the Children’s Disability Network Team in providing a high-quality service to users.

The OTA will report to the Children’s Disability Network Manager.

The successful candidate must have the following:

Essential Criteria

• QQI Level 5 major award in a relevant qualification in occupational therapy assistant, therapy assistant or equivalent.
• Graduates in social and health care professions who are committed to on-going continuous professional development
• Knowledge and understanding of Progressing Disability Services Model.
• Full clean driving licence and use of a car is essential.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of working in a Therapy Department
• Experience working directly with child/ young persons to develop life skills to support overall wellbeing.
• Experience working as part of a team.

Completed application forms must be returned no later than Friday 9th of August 2024

Informal enquiries: Caoimhe Dillon, Children’s Disability Network Manager, East Central Cork, CDNT (CDNT 6); dillonc@cope-foundation.ie

Contact: 0860617181

Visit our website at www.cope-foundation.ie