Senior Occupational Therapist in Dublin
- Salary
- €65,197–€76,767 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 12 Nov 2026
About the Role
St. Michael’s House provides a comprehensive range of services and supports to men, women, and children with disabilities and their families in 170 locations in the greater Dublin Area. It supports 1,953 people and this has an impact on thousands of family members. St. Michael’s House is a company funded by the Health Service Executive (HSE), TUSLA, and the Department of Education and Skills. (Figures from 1st May 2021).
St. Michael’s House supports include; Residential supports and Independent living, Clinical supports, Day supports, Schools, Respite supports and Vocational training services.
St. Michael’s House seeks to employ proactive and progressive individuals who identify with the ethos of providing a continuum of innovative services that support people with a disability to integrate with their community. We are currently seeking applications from Occupational Therapists interested in joining the established Adult Services Occupational Therapy team.
This recruitment process is carried out to fill a permanent half-time (17.5 hrs) Senior Occupational Therapist post working in Adult Services. The post will be based in St. Michael’s House Coolock Clinic. The post may involve service provision across Adult Services in St. Michael’s House. Line Management and supervision will be provided by the Occupational Therapy Manager.
Requirements
Essential Criteria:
- Hold a Diploma/Degree/Masters in Occupational Therapy from a 3rd level institution offering a programme of study accredited by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists
- Be registered as an Occupational Therapist with CORU
- Have a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience working as an Occupational Therapist- to include experience working as an Occupational Therapist in adult intellectual disability services or another area highly relevant to the post
- Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) with relevance to the post
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience in supporting 24-hour postural management needs with a recognised seating/postural management course(s) completed
- Experience in the implementation of sensory processing approaches with relevant training in this area
- Experience and understanding of dementia care and the associated Occupational Therapy supports
- Willing to travel for work purposes with a full clean driving licence and use of a car
Details
Location: Dublin
Contract type: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: €65,197–€76,767 per year
Closing date: 12 Nov 2026
Informal enquiries for this position are welcomed by Tomás Flanagan, Occupational Therapy Manager (Adult Services) at [email protected]
How to Apply
Please outline in your cover letter/CV your suitability for the role with the above in mind, as candidates will be short-listed for interview based on the above criteria. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Applicants are expected to be available to attend an in-person interview. A panel may be formed of candidates successful at interview for additional vacancies that may arise.
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Frequently asked
- What are the essential criteria for this role?
- Hold a Diploma/Degree/Masters in Occupational Therapy from a 3rd level institution offering a programme of study accredited by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, Be registered as an Occupational Therapist with CORU, Have a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience working as an Occupational Therapist- to include experience working as an Occupational Therapist in adult intellectual disability services or another area highly relevant to the post, Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) with relevance to the post.
- What are the desirable criteria for this role?
- Experience in supporting 24-hour postural management needs with a recognised seating/postural management course(s) completed, Experience in the implementation of sensory processing approaches with relevant training in this area, Experience and understanding of dementia care and the associated Occupational Therapy supports, Willing to travel for work purposes with a full clean driving licence and use of a car.
- What are the benefits of working at St. Michael’s House?
- HSE Pay Scale (incremental*), Premium Payments, Sick Pay Scheme, Paid Maternity Leave, Pension, Cycle to Work Scheme, Generous Annual Leave, Employee Assistance Programme, Comprehensive Induction, Training / CPD, Career Progression.
- How do I apply for this role?
- Please outline in your cover letter/CV your suitability for the role with the above in mind, as candidates will be short-listed for interview based on the above criteria. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Applicants are expected to be available to attend an in-person interview. A panel may be formed of candidates successful at interview for additional vacancies that may arise.
- Who should I contact for more information about this role?
- Tomás Flanagan, Occupational Therapy Manager (Adult Services) at [email protected]