Senior Occupational Therapist

  • South Dublin
  • €76,007 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
St. John of God Dublin South East Services provides a network of education, training, employment, respite and community living personnel supports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in South Dublin.Senior Occupational TherapistFull-Time - PermanentWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Occupational Therapist with a strong interest and background in working with older persons with intellectual disabilities, including those living with dementia and age-related conditions such as frailty.This role combines clinical assessment and intervention with a strong emphasis on healthy ageing and prevention, including dementia care, frailty management, and supporting individuals to maintain independence, function, and quality of life.The successful candidate will deliver person-centred, evidence-based interventions to individuals with complex needs, while also contributing to approaches that prevent or delay functional decline and promote optimal ageing.Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for this exciting opportunity.Essential RequirementsThe successful candidate must:
  • Hold a recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
  • Be registered (or eligible for registration) with the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU.
  • Have a minimum of three years’ full-time (or equivalent) post-qualification clinical experience.
  • Have experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities.
  • Demonstrate experience in the delivery of comprehensive occupational therapy assessment and intervention for individuals with intellectual disability, including:
  • Postural management
  • Activities of daily living (ADLs)
  • Sensory processing
  • Mental health
  • Behaviour support needs
  • Accessible environments
  • Have experience working as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational, and administrative skills.
  • Be innovative, flexible, and resourceful, with a strong focus on person-centred practice.
  • Hold a full clean driver’s licence (please clearly state on application).
Desirable
  • Have experience working with older persons, including frailty and/or frailty prevention.
  • Have demonstrated clinical experience in dementia care, ideally within an intellectual disability or related setting.
  • Experience in service development, leadership, or supervision of staff/students.
  • Experience contributing to quality improvement initiatives or clinical governance.
Please apply through the link below by uploading your CV:https://api.occupop.com/shared/job/senior-speech-language-therapist-10533Salary scale - €64,551 - €76,007Key Dates
  • Closing Date: Tuesday 5th May 2026
  • Interview Date: Monday 18th May
  • Shortlisting will apply.
Informal EnquiriesEucemia O’LearyOccupational Therapy ManagerSt. John of God Community Services Dublin South East📞 087 2533555

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