Senior Occupational Therapist in Dublin

About the Role

Senior Occupational Therapist

Coolock Children’s Disability Network Team

Full-Time

This is an exciting opportunity for Senior Occupational Therapist to join our service to support children and their families, presenting with complex needs arising from a disability.

The Occupational Therapist is a valuable member of the Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) who will provide a quality evidence-based service in line with Progressing Disability Services (PDS) principles including family-centred practice.

We currently have permanent position available in Coolock Children’s Disability Network Team. We are interested in applications from occupational therapists seeking both full-time work and part time work.

Requirements

Essential Criteria

• Degree or Masters in Occupational Therapy accredited to the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
• Fully registered or registration in process with CORU.
• A minimum of 3 years post graduate clinical working experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience working with families and children with a range of disabilities.
• Excellent communication and time management skills and the ability to work in a self directed manner.
• Excellent ability to work with complex cases as part of a team.
• Committed to the delivery of quality, family-centred, community-based services
• Evidence of continuing professional in leadership/mentoring/supervision.
• Experience with clinical supervision including students. Health and Social Care Professionals
• Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development in the relevant area.

Desirable Criteria

• Clinical experience of working with children with a variety of complex needs including Autism, Intellectual Disability and Physical Disability.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a children’s disability service.
• Experience in supporting 24-hour postural management needs with a recognised seating/postural management course completed.
• Experience in the implementation of sensory integration approaches with a recognised sensory integration course completed.
• Previous experience related to Assessment of Need.
• Full clean driving licence and use of a car

Details

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Contract Type: Permanent, Full time

Salary: €65,197–€76,767 per year

Closing date: 15 Oct 2026

Interview date: 19 Oct 2026

How to Apply

All the below must be received before the application is deemed complete:

• A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.
• A cover letter outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of this position.

Informal enquiries: Coolock Children’s Disability Network Manager Niamh Giltinan [email protected]

Occupational Therapy Manager [email protected]

Job descriptions are available from the HR Department.