The Brothers of Charity Services in Ireland provide a variety of services and supports to over 6,500 people with an intellectual disability or autism, and their families, throughout Counties Clare, Cork, Galway, Kerry, Kilkenny, Limerick, Roscommon, Tipperary, Wexford and Waterford. The supports, which include residential, respite, day, host families, home based, and multidisciplinary, are provided by nearly 6,000 staff with a variety of professional backgrounds and experience.
Skills and attributesCORU RegisteredSenior Occupational TherapistExperience working with childrenDescriptionBROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – SOUTHERN REGION The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is a major voluntary organisation, which provides age-related residential, educational and day services for adults with intellectual disabilities, autism and communication disorders throughout the Cork area. Children and young adults across Cork and Kerry with Intellectual, Physical, Sensory disability, Autism and children at risk of or query developmental delay; where their needs require the support of an interdisciplinary team.
Applications are invited for the following post: Senior Occupational Therapist – Ref: 43/2024 Permanent Full-time (35 hours per week) Location: Special School Pilot in Carrigaline & Children Disability Network Team 13 – Carrigaline / Kinsale / Bandon, Co. Cork Benefits of working for the Brothers of CharityPart of an experienced dynamic teamHSE Salary ScalesAccess to state pension scheme and National pay awardsIndividual SupervisionComprehensive in-house training for all staffSupport structure for new staffCycle to work schemeEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)Organisation wide social and wellbeing groups and initiativesJOB SUMMARYThis post involves working as part of an interdisciplinary team providing supports to children and young adults, 0-18 years and their families. This includes children with Intellectual, Physical, Sensory disability, Autism and children at risk of or query developmental delay. These teams are under the national model of service provision "Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People" led by the HSE. The successful candidate will be employed by the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland.
This post will also be part of the Special School Pilot relating to In-School OT and SLT supports, based in Carrigaline.
Assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions are provided in the context of an interdisciplinary team. The CDNT aims to maximise the child/young adult's full potential and works within the context of the family and community, empowering and supporting parents/caregivers and family members.
The Candidate:Each candidate for the appointment must possess the following:Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU.Candidates must maintain annual registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU and confirm annual registration to the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).Additional Requirements:Health: Candidates must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health that indicates a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.Age: The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* sets 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants.Character: Candidates must be of good character.Experience: Minimum of three years full time (or an aggregate of three years) post-qualification clinical experience. Minimum of two years full time (or an aggregate of two years) experience of working with children & young adults 0-18 years is essential. This ideally would include severe and profound intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, and autism. Experience of working in partnership with families is essential. Ability to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team and other agencies is essential. Experience of developing and coordinating individual family service plans (IFSPs) or equivalent (e.g., IEPs) in line with relevant policies and procedures would be beneficial. Demonstrate a command of the English language to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role. Candidates must possess the requisite clinical and administrative capabilities to fulfil the functions of the role.Driving License: Have a full driving license which qualifies you to drive on Irish Roads with own means of transport is essential.Salary Scale: €62,038 - €73,048 per annum (1/10/24 Consolidated Scales)
Reporting to: Children's Disability Network Manager. The Head of Discipline will provide clinical supervision.
Informal enquiries to: Eleanor Stanton, Children's Disability Network Manager, Tel. +353 21 4376581 Emer Lotty, Head of Occupational Therapy – (Children's Services), Tel: 087-2217381 The closing date for receipt of all applications is: 10th November 2024 A panel may be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled. Applications should be made online using the 'Apply' Link Below. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland - Southern Region is an equal opportunities employer.
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