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We are seeking an experienced Staff or Senior Occupational Therapist to become a key member of Children’s Mainstream Residential service in Carlow. This organisation has 9 units open, and the OT will be involved in supporting these services. You will work closely alongside the clinical MDT and Clinical Co-ordinator in the delivery of clinical services. Their core model of care is underpinned by Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP). Having Sensory Integration and Sensory attachment knowledge would be extremely desirable.
Job Responsibility:
Have clinical knowledge and experience working in the field of children and young persons with particular focus on children in care and relevant applicable occupational therapy interventions
Carry out clinical duties to meet the occupational therapy needs of the client group and effectively time manage assigned clinical caseloads
Assess the needs of the child/young person in relation to their occupational performance needs, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team plan, and within the context of the child/young person’s relationships, living environment, social and school context
Utilize and apply appropriate therapeutic approaches and models to effectively support children/young people presenting with child welfare/abuse symptoms and difficulties
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary therapeutic team, be responsible for the maintenance of standards of practice
Requirements:
Hold a CORU-recognized qualification in Occupational Therapy and be CORU Registered
Currently working as an Occupational Therapist or meet criteria for this grade
A high level of clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role within the multi-Disciplinary team to include undertaking therapeutic assessments and providing therapeutic services to children/young people in care
The post holder will require a current driving licence and access to appropriate transport as the post will involve travel
The post holder to have awareness of children and young people's participatory practice
Good knowledge of trauma informed practices/care
Nice to have:
Sensory Integration and Sensory attachment knowledge
additional training and experience in sensory integration and/or sensory attachment
What we offer:
Access to Personal Accident Cover
Death in Service Insurance Cover
Income Protection
PRSA Scheme
Maternity Payment
Compassionate Leave
Career Breaks
Debriefing
Counselling
Paid Attendance at both Internal and Mandatory Training