NEWCASTLE, GREYSTONES, CO. WICKLOW
WE HAVE AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR A:
SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
TO JOIN OUR TEAM SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH
INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Permanent Part-time
(**Apply on the website**.5 hrs/week)
YOU ARE:
A self-motivated individual who understands how to motivate a team of
professionals to achieve a collective set of goals. You are committed
to on-going professional development and use of evidence-based
practice. You are able to plan and deliver care in an effective and
resourceful manner. You are aware of national and international best
practice in relation to service provision in disability services. You
have excellent communication skills.
WE ARE:
St. Catherine?s Association is a non-profit organisation and
registered charity funded by the HSE that provides care to individuals
with intellectual and other disabilities. We provide Residential
Living for children and adults, Respite and Alternative Short Break
Options for children, Day Service for adults, Nursing, Positive
Behaviour Support, and access to clinical supports through referral to
Progressing Disability Services, and other related supports.
JOB ROLE:
* Work within the Occupational Therapy Department to deliver services
to individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities
including supporting their families.
* You will be responsible for own caseload and for assessment,
planning, implementation and review of treatment/intervention
programmes for individuals in our care using a person centred
approach.
* You will keep up to date with the relevant changes and best
practice in the field of intellectual disability, driving and
participating in evidence based practise.
* Supervising staff, prioritising and allocating work and promoting
positive staff morale and team working
* You will communicate and work in co-operation with members of an
inter-disciplinary team in providing an integrated quality service.
Reports to: Head of Operations
ESSENTIAL:
* A BSc in Occupational Therapy.
* Current registration with CORU.
* Three years relevant post qualification experience.
* Experience working with children/young adults with intellectual,
physical disabilities and autism.
* Experience in working with children/young adults with complex
medical needs and/or wide range of physical and sensory disability
from Motor delay/ development delay/ life limiting conditions.
* Experience in service development and practice standards
development.
* Flexibility and strong teamwork skills.
* Full driver?s license and access to car.
CAREER ADVANCEMENT:
We support our team members to grow and develop in their careers,
offering many opportunities for professional development as part of
this exciting and varied role.
SALARY:
As per the HSE Consolidated Pay Scale.
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV to **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** or call Debbie Carr on
**Apply on the website** for details.
Closing Date: 5pm Friday **Apply on the website**rd September **Apply
on the website**
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
