CoAction West Cork provides quality services to support children and adults with an intellectual disability, and children with autism. This is achieved by helping each service user reach their full potential, working in partnership with their families and carers, within the community.

Senior Occupational Therapist -

Permanent Contract - 32 hpw - WCCDNT

We are looking for a Senior Occupational Therapist for our West Cork Children's Disability Network Team (WCCDNT) in our West Cork Locations.

For details on submitting an application please visit our jobs website https://coaction-west-cork.hirehive.com/or you can email hrgen@coaction.ie.

Please note: A panel may be formed for any other full or part time roles relevant to this position.

Closing date for receipt of applications:

Friday 27th March 2026

Reporting To: Children’s Disability Network Manager

Base: West Cork

Working Relationships

To work within the West Cork Children’s Disability Network Team
To work as a member of the inter-disciplinary team.
Consulting with parents/teachers/carers in providing OT intervention
Liaise and establish relations with other agencies and services.

Overall Purpose of Position

The Senior Occupational Therapist will work within the principles of the Progressing Disability Services model to provide a quality, evidence based and family centred occupational therapy service to children and young people (0 – 18 years) with complex needs. The Senior Occupational Therapist will carry out and deliver assessment, intervention, programme planning and implementation, discharge and onward referrals. The roll of the Senior Occupational Therapist will include directive, monitoring and consultative approaches and the support of other team members/students as required. The Senior Occupational Therapist role will liaise with, establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents/carers/teachers, other relevant agencies and services.

Main Responsibilities

• To commit to and deliver a quality occupational therapy service

• To provide an occupational therapy service that respects and meets the individual needs of each person.

• Commitment to liaising with other disciplines and fostering good working relationships and practices as part of the team, liaising with other disciplines

• Provide therapeutic input and intervention for children and young people who are enrolled in the service & to monitor, plan, deliver and review service provision for young people on your caseload

• To be informed and up to date with developments in the assessment and interventions for children and young people with complex needs e.g. ASD, DCD, CP , Intellectual disabilities etc.

• To work as part of the multidisciplinary team and to be involved in initial team assessments, team reviews and team interventions

• Assist in the delivery of varied interventions with colleagues and to assist int he set up, organisation of Occupational therapy clinics with others.

• Attendance and active participation in relevant clinical/MDT meetings including IFSP and case conference meetings and chairing of these as/if required.

• To liaise with children/young people and their families as appropriate with regard to assessments, IFSP outcomes, interventions and reviews

• Where relevant to advise/education young people/children, parents, teachers and staff in appropriate use of adaptative aids/appliances/ seating for posture/function/mobility as per OT prescription.

• To facilitate fieldwork education/practice placement of Occupational Therapy Students

• To be an active participant in service development initiatives/systems and to ensure positive representation of the OT service at all times

• Ensure documentation is recorded routinely, appropriately, accurately and timely

• Participate in audits as required

• Demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development and contribute to staff/team training/ in services, skills sharing, presentations etc.

• To attend, on occasion, meetings outside working hours.

Management Self & Others

• Participation in planning groups and committees related to the ongoing development of the service.

• Active involvement in the compilation, delivery and evaluation of training with the organisation.

• Management of resources, currently available and application for resources where there is a need.

• To manage the development of the role of the Occupational Therapist working with children and young people with complex needs.

• Be responsible for personal time management and management of caseload.

• Department responsibilities or administration duties as required.

• Attend and participate in in-service programmes.

• Actively engage in professional and personal development initiatives.

• To enhance the OT service within the organisation.

• Participate effectively in the performance management system that operates within the organisation.

• Adhere to local and national policy and Health and Safety regulations at all times.

• Maintain the highest level of client confidentiality at all times.

• Contribute in a positive and energetic manner to the overall development of WCCDNT and the services it provides.

• Display active interest in research development.

Clinical Supervision: Clinical supervision will be provided by the Occupational Therapy Manager.

Qualifications Required

Degree in Occupational Therapy from a 3rd level institution offering a programme of study that is accredited by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.

Candidates must have

Eligibility/a permit to reside and work in ROI

CORU Registration

Full clean driving licence.

Experience Required

Minimum 3 years post graduate experience

CoAction undertakes to provide

Quality guidance and supervision in the implementation of your role.

Commitment to supporting CPD

Person Specification : Senior Occupational Therapist 32 hours per week

Essential Qualifications

Each candidate must, at the latest date for receipt of completed application form for the post:

B.Sc. degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
Be registered/be eligible for registration with CORU
Be a member of, or be eligible for membership of, the Association of Occupational Therapy Ireland.
Have a full clean drivers licence and access to your own car

Essential Skills

Ability to practice in a family centred manner and demonstrate commitment to a collaborative approach to work in partnership with families ·
Ability to assess the occupational performance needs of children and young people with complex disabilities. ·
Ability to plan and adjust intervention plans to meet the needs of children with physical, intellectual and/or sensory disabilities. ·
Ability to take responsibility for planning and managing an independent workload with competing demands.
Supervision for peers, staff grades and students.
Demonstrate initiative in planning for the OT department.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent communicator, both verbal and written.
Enthusiastic, self-motivated and keen to develop professional skills.

Desirable Skills

Seating and Posture Management assessment and intervention
Sensory Processing assessment and intervention
Use of Occupational Performance Coaching approach as an intervention
Assessment and intervention for upper limb issues
Skilled in providing educational workshops to parents/professionals
Assistive Technology – assessment and intervention

Essential Experience

At least 3 years post graduate experience working in the field of paediatrics. ·
Have experience of working within a community setting with children and young people with a range of physical, cognitive and emotional needs.
Experience working as part of team including inter-disciplinary assessment and intervention.

Desired Experience

Experience in managing complex caseloads
Experience working as a key point of contact for families within a team including completing Family Service Plans. ·
Experience in sustainable service development initiatives
Have experience of working within the area of physical, intellectual disabilities, ASD and DCD

Benefits:

Generous 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
Pension
Sick Leave
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Income Protection
Healthy Bunny
Long Service Vouchers
Employee Assistance Programme
Staff Savings Scheme
Onsite parking

The above benefits are in line with Organisational Policy.

Only applicants with existing legal rights to work Ireland can be considered.

This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment in light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities as may be determined from time to time by the Director of Services/CEO or designated Line Manager. You will be given as much notice of such changes as possible. It is CoAction’s policy to review job descriptions on a regular basis.

CoAction West Cork is an equal opportunity employer

Senior Occupational Therapist - Permanent - 32 hpw - Ref D020

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