Senior Occupational Therapist | Housing Support Service
Full-Time | 35 Hours per Week
Salary: €63,912 - €68,073 (commensurate with experience)
About the RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join a supportive, multidisciplinary team delivering a high-quality community-based housing support service in the Northwest of Ireland.
The service supports individuals with a history of long-term homelessness, complex trauma, and social exclusion to sustain tenancies and improve overall wellbeing through person-centred, trauma-informed care.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Conducting cognitive, functional and occupational therapy assessments.
- Developing and implementing individualised support and care plans.
- Working directly with service users in their homes and local communities.
- Supporting individuals to maintain independent living, develop life skills, enhance community participation and improve emotional regulation.
- Collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, recovery-focused supports.
This regional service operates across the Northwest of Ireland, with bases in two key locations.
Applicants may choose their preferred primary base and will be required to travel throughout the region as part of their role.
The service currently operates Monday to Friday, with future plans to introduce a Saturday service on a rotational basis.
Essential RequirementsApplicants must:
- Hold CORU registration
- Have a minimum of three years' post-qualification clinical experience.
- Demonstrate the ability to carry out the duties of the role effectively and professionally.
- Hold a full driving licence and have access to their own transport.
- Be willing to travel throughout the service area as required.
- Valid working rights for Ireland
- Have experience in one or more of the following areas
- Mental health services.
- Addiction or substance misuse services.
- Working with individuals presenting with dual diagnosis.
- Trauma-informed practice.
- Community-based rehabilitation or housing support services.
- Competitive salary package.
- Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
- Meaningful work supporting some of the most vulnerable members of the community.
- Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
- Flexible regional working arrangements.
To apply, please submit your CV and supporting information to Zoe Lawlor, outlining your suitability for the role.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +353 1 947 6238