Occupational Therapist Location: Hybrid role: Central Hub, Carlow with travel to service houses required Contract: Permanent, Full-Time - 37.5 hrs (Part time will be considered for an interested candidate) Sector: Children in Care, Paediatric Services, Salary: HSE Salary Scales Apply Cpl Healthcare are seeking a passionate and experienced Occupational Therapist to join their multidisciplinary team supporting children and young people aged 4–18 years across their nationwide residential services.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people with complex needs within a trauma-informed, child-centred service.
About the Role As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a key role in assessing and supporting young people living in residential homes.
Reporting to the Clinical Team, you will work across a diverse and complex caseload, provide clinical interventions, and collaborate with an established MDT.
We are open to applications from staff, and senior grade occupational therapists.
Key Responsibilities: Develop a strong understanding of each young person within the service and their individual needs.
Provide direct clinical interventions and evidence-based therapeutic supports.
Conduct assessments, clinical appointments, and ongoing case management.
Attend monthly MDT meetings across 9 residential houses (one meeting per house each month).
Collaborate closely with social care teams, management, and external stakeholders.
Contribute to trauma-informed, relationship-based practice within the service.
Candidate Requirements Fully qualified Occupational Therapist, CORU registered.
Experience across Tusla services, CDNT, CAMHS and/ or Children in Care / Paediatrics Knowledge or experience in the following areas is desirable: Trauma-informed careSensory integrationDyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)Best practice within the Irish healthcare and social care systems Full clean Irish driving licence