Posted Date: October 13, 2025Clare, Galway, Limerick | full time, PermanentPurpose of RoleIn close collaboration with the Senior Occupational Therapist, to provide a high-quality Occupational Therapy service to children and adults within Resilience Healthcare services. To work within the competencies of this post and as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the agreed systems, policies, and operations of Resilience Healthcare Services.RESPONSIBILITIESProfessional / Clinical / AdministrativeResponsibility for ensuring the delivery of an effective, efficient and safe Occupational Therapy Service as part of the Occupational Therapy Department and in line with the Family Principles.Provide assessment, diagnostics, care planning and therapeutic service delivery to children and adults attending the services.Work in partnership with support teams, parents/caregivers and other stakeholders throughout all stages of service delivery ensuring adequate support for the facilitation of service delivery and the implementation of Occupational Therapy programmes for service users as required.Accept and operate the Occupational Therapy caseload of this service user group, using Resilience Healthcare prioritisation and caseload systems.Provide training and guidance for service support teams on how to effectively implement intervention plans and monitor the impact and outcomes of same.In addition to clinical responsibility, you will be expected to develop further areas of clinical expertise as the service demands, in line with the organisation's commitment to continuous quality improvement.To advise the Senor Occupational Therapist of any current needs and future service developments and requirements.Assist in the setting up of Case reviews and attend these and other meetings as required.To be familiar with relevant regulations and standards for residential and disability services and provide Occupational Therapy plans and intervention in line with same.To participate in relevant working groups and committees as required such as Human Rights, Restricted Practices committees etc.To be responsible for the safety and maintenance of any equipment supplied for Occupational Therapy services.Maintain and promote good communication and relationships with all other disciplines in the service, working within the agreed policies, systems, and guidelines.Participate in regular team meetings and department meetings as required.Maintain and update professional knowledge and skills in Occupational Therapy and be aware of current research and the implications of this for the service through self-education, training, and professional development.Assist in the setting and monitoring of clinical standards, evaluation of practice, quality control, clinical audit, research, and development as appropriate.Maintain regular communication with the Senior Occupational Therapist as required and appropriate.To engage in joint work with other members of the Team and Services regarding parent and staff training, working with educators, therapy groups and participation in programme planning, service delivery and evaluation as required.Maintain accurate and comprehensive records relating to service users using the online record system.Support the principles of Person-Centred Planning and the implementation of our PCP policies and practice throughout the organisation.Attend clinical supervision meetings as requested and agreed.Health & SafetyTo maintain a safe environment for service users, employees and visitors by following appropriate quality and risk assessment and reporting.To develop and maintain a risk register for the allocated caseload.To ensure implementation and adherence to established policies and procedures e.g. health and safety, infection control etc.To observe, report and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to service user's care or well-being or may inhibit the efficient provision of care.To ensure completion of incident / near miss forms, Clinical risk assessments and appropriate reporting.To adhere to company policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment associated with service user care including maintenance to an appropriate standard.Education & TrainingTo engage in continuous professional development by keeping up to date with literature, research, and new developments in Occupational Therapy.To attend mandatory and other relevant training for the rolePerson Specification Essential DesirableExperience / Qualifications 1. Hold a Diploma/Degree/master's qualification in occupational therapy from a 3rd level institution offering a programme of study accredited by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.Hold a qualification, that is recognised/validated by CORU.Have a passion for working as part of Resilience Healthcare's Clinical Services Team and with local teams to support service users with intense and complex occupational therapy needs.Have relevant experience of working in a similar role and relevant college placements will be taken into consideration.Ø Training/experience in Sensory IntegrationØ Competent in Parent, service user and staff trainingØ To have an awareness of restrictive practice and positive risk taking.Ø Understand HIQA regulations and the areas of compliance that relate to the OT department.Skills / Aptitude 1. Experience of working as part of a teamExperience of assessment, programme development, implementation and evaluation.Ability to evaluate service needs and prioritise accordingly.Experience of working with autistic children and adults with IDGood communication (verbal and written) and good interpersonal skills.Competency to use relevant IT and other required systems.Experience in developing and presenting training for other professionals/carers.Ø Participation in researchØ Ability to train staff around the sensory needs of service users' integration needsTransportAccess to a car and a full clean driving licence.Be available to travel to all service locations as required and these may change from time to time.Competencies 1. Previous experience working in the disability sector or with neurodiverse individuals.Ability to plan and adjust intervention plans to meet the needs of children/adults with physical, intellectual and/or sensory disabilities.Commitment to delivering and participating in ongoing training and development.Ability to take responsibility for planning and managing an independent workload with competing demands.To have a knowledge of Sensory Integration Intervention Strategies such as Ayres, SI Intervention, Environmental modification,Sensory stimulation protocols.Other RequirementsKnowledge of disability legislation in Ireland.Understanding of the social model of disability.Ø Knowledge of the UN convention of rights, the assisted decision-making act, positive risk-taking, restrictive practises, trauma-informed practises etc.Resilience is proud to be an equal opportunity employer