Summary by IrelandJobHub
Cpl Healthcare recruits a Senior Occupational Therapist for a Northwest Ireland non-profit supporting homeless individuals with trauma and addiction. The role involves home visits to assess needs, create care plans, and deliver therapeutic interventions for independence. Candidates need CORU registration, a recognised qualification, and three years of clinical experience in mental health or with marginalised groups. The position covers Sligo, Donegal, and Leitrim, requiring a driving licence and vehicle. Benefits include a permanent 35-hour contract, pension, and generous leave.
Role Overview
Cpl Healthcare is recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist for a non-profit organisation in the Northwest of Ireland. The role supports individuals facing long-term homelessness, trauma, mental health issues, and addiction. The therapist works within a multidisciplinary team to help service users achieve independence and community integration. The position covers County Sligo, County Donegal, and County Leitrim.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist visits service users in their homes to develop daily living skills. Duties include conducting comprehensive assessments and creating person-centred care plans. The role involves delivering therapeutic interventions for functional recovery and building trusting relationships. The therapist collaborates with the team to ensure positive outcomes and supports users towards a stable lifestyle.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a recognised qualification and be registered with CORU. A minimum of three years of post-qualification clinical experience is required. This experience should include mental health services or work with socially excluded populations. The candidate must demonstrate strong assessment, prioritisation, and engagement skills. A full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle are mandatory.
- Recognised Occupational Therapy qualification
- Registration with CORU
- Minimum 3 years post-qualification clinical experience
- Experience in mental health or with marginalised populations
- Permission to work in Ireland
- Full clean driving licence and vehicle access
Benefits
The position offers a permanent contract with a 35-hour working week. Benefits include a competitive salary, excellent work-life balance, and generous annual leave. The employer provides a pension scheme, paid sick leave, and paid maternity leave. Additional perks include a bike-to-work scheme and other employee benefits.
- Permanent contract
- 35 hours per week
- Generous annual leave
- Pension scheme
- Paid sick and maternity leave
- Bike-to-work scheme