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Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Sensational Kids CLG
Ref: #JOB-2357452
Sensational Kids, Unit C2, Kildare Business Park,, Melitta Rd,, Kildare, Kildare, R51 WP02
No of positions: 1
Paid Position
35 hours per week
Competitive
Published On: 27 Sep 2024
Closing On: 25 Oct 2024

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Join Our Team as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist at Sensational Kids!
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families? Sensational Kids, an esteemed social enterprise in Ireland, is seeking dedicated Paediatric Occupational Therapists to join our exceptional team and vibrant community across our Child Development Centres.

Locations:
Kildare Town, Kildare
Claremorris, Mayo
Clones, Monaghan
Clonakilty, West Cork

About Sensational Kids:
Sensational Kids is an acclaimed social enterprise committed to enriching the lives of children and families. As Ireland’s leading non-profit clinic for children with neurodevelopmental needs, we operate Child Development Centres in key locations including Kildare, Mayo, Monaghan, and West Cork. Our centres provide a comprehensive range of therapeutic services catering to children of diverse abilities.

Occupational Therapist Responsibilities:
Deliver family-centred therapy, conducting occupational therapy assessments and interventions for children and adolescents through personalised and group sessions, primarily within clinic settings and occasionally in the community.
Provide teletherapy services to children and families when appropriate.
Collaborate effectively within the Occupational Therapy and Multidisciplinary teams to plan, deliver, and enhance professional services.
Support and advise colleagues within the clinical team to ensure optimal service delivery.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and other service-related gatherings.
Maintain accurate and confidential documentation utilising computerised clinical records systems.
Assist in organising parent/teacher training sessions and provide guidance.
Ensure the upkeep and safety of therapy rooms and equipment.
Engage in continuous professional development activities and contribute to CPD opportunities.
Contribute to service development and occasional training workshops for parents and educators.
Support promotional activities for service enhancement and media communications.
Undertake any other reasonable duties associated with the role of a Paediatric Occupational Therapist.
Report directly to the Therapy Team Lead and Clinical Services Manager.

Qualifications & Experience:
Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy, validated for practice in Ireland.
Ideally, a minimum of 1+ years of post-qualification experience in paediatric occupational therapy, including working with children with additional needs such as neurodiverse conditions, autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing disorders, and Down syndrome.
Accredited membership with the AOTI and CORU Registration are essential.
Garda Vetting clearance and satisfactory references are required.
Access to own car for travel purposes, including school visits.
Demonstrated passion for paediatric occupational therapy with a commitment to ongoing learning and development.