Senior Occupational Therapist

Senior Occupational Therapist (Paediatrics)

Children’s Disability Network Team 8

Special Schools Pilot Post

Permanent Position

35 hour working week

The successful candidate will be based on site in a Special School in the Mayfield area (Cork City) – St Killian’s Special School.

St Killian’s provides a co-educational, interdisciplinary educational service to children who are diagnosed with a Specific Learning Difficulty, Dyspraxia, Speech and Language Difficulties, and Autism.

Horizons is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Senior Grade Occupational Therapist in paediatric services. The successful applicant will work in a Special School in Mayfield, as a member of a Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT).

This post will provide opportunities for the successful candidate to:

• Develop their clinical knowledge of a wide range of disabilities and neurodivergent presentations from both a theoretical and practical perspective
• Experience collaborative working across health and education, including development of resources, delivery of training and provision of individual and small group interventions.
• Prescribe appropriate supportive equipment for the school environment.
• Collaborate with the child’s wider support system, including their family and base CDNT, to support children with their school-based goals.

Applicants must possess the following:

• A Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent professional qualification and at least three years post qualification experience
• Candidates must be registered with CORU at time of application
• Understanding of the needs of children who are neurodiverse and/or present with intellectual disability
• Understanding of Family Centred Practice
• Experience of supporting occupational participation with individuals
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment/team
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• A full driving license and own transport

Experience of working with children with disabilities for a minimum of 1 year is essential.

What we offer:

• Salary in line with the HSE consolidated pay scales
• Supervision appropriate to experience levels
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• CPD is actively encouraged and regular training and supervision provided
• A flexible and supportive work environment
• Research opportunities will be supported when in line with Cope Foundation’s vision, mission and goals
• Membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme
• Onsite parking
• An opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives

Informal enquiries can be made to Catherine O Leary, Childrens Disability Network Manager on 086 067 6088.

Completed application forms must be returned no later than Monday 6th January 2025.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 22ndJanuary 2025.

Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application.

The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply.

Visit our website at www.horizonscork.ie