Staff Grade Occupational Therapist

Staff Grade Occupational Therapist job opportunity with Enable Ireland for their Children's Disability Network Team (CDNT).

Enable Ireland is seeking a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist to join their Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT). This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide direct, evidence-based occupational therapy services to children and families while contributing to an interdisciplinary, family-centred approach to care.

About Enable Ireland

Enable Ireland is a non-profit organisation that provides vital therapy and support services to children and adults with disabilities and their families. Through the national Progressing Disabilities Services (PDS) model, their Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs) deliver family-centred services that empower children and young people with complex needs to achieve their full potential.

Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas.

Role Overview

As a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for providing a range of high-quality occupational therapy services to children and young people (0–18 years) and their families. Working within a dynamic interdisciplinary framework, you will deliver assessments and interventions through a family-centred approach. This role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth, with structured supervision and continuous development. Your work will span various settings, including clinics, schools, homes, and the community.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan and manage a caseload, providing assessments and interventions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Take a key role in setting and achieving goals with service users and their families.
- Maintain high-quality clinical records and documentation in line with professional standards.
- Contribute to overall service planning and development.
- Communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including families and other agencies.
- Participate in mandatory training and continuous professional development.
- Act as a mandated person under the Children First National Guidelines, upholding the highest standards of professional and ethical practice.
- Promote a safe and inclusive working environment, supporting risk management and HIQA standards.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Criteria:

- Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU AND
- Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office

AND

- Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued

AND

- Be eligible to work in the state
- Valid driving licence for within the state / jurisdiction with access to own transfer in order to delivery services across a large geographical area
- On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU
- Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to Enable Ireland

Desirable Criteria:

- Postgraduate experience of working with children and families in a community based setting.
- Postgraduate experience working in disability services for a minimum of 6 months
- Broad knowledge of the Progressing Disability Services for children and young people programme
- Experience of working on interdisciplinary teams

What’s on Offer

- Competitive Salary: A salary scale of €40,738 - €59,540 (pro rata).
- Generous Annual Leave: 32 days annual leave (pro rata), with additional days for long service recognition.
- Pension Scheme: Access to a contributory pension scheme, including income continuance and death-in-service benefits.
- Professional Development: A strong commitment to continuous professional development, with access to clinical supervision and peer support.
- Supportive Environment: An opportunity to grow your career within a collaborative and highly regarded national organisation.
- Family Leave: Pay adjusted maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave to support your work-life balance.
- Sick Leave: Up to 13 weeks’ full pay and an additional 13 weeks at half pay (less social welfare offset) within a 12-month rolling period.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Confidential wellbeing and support services available to all staff.
- Bike to Work Scheme: Tax-efficient purchase of bicycles and equipment for commuting.
- TaxSaver Commuter Tickets: Save significantly on public transport costs.

Contract Specifics: 

Location: Meath

Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time

Contract Hours: 21 Hours

Take the Next Step in Your Career

If you are a dedicated Occupational Therapist ready to contribute to a service that makes a profound difference, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to build a rewarding career and help children reach their full potential.

Click here to complete our short application form

Please note:

A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. 

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a medical assessment and Garda/Police clearance. A probationary period of 6 months will apply.