Senior Occupational Therapist in Ennis
- Salary
- €65,197–€76,767 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 15 Sept 2026
About the Role
Corlann is the new name for Brothers of Charity Services Ireland. Corlann provides services to more than 6,000 people each year who have an intellectual disability, including those who also have autism. Funded under Section 38 of the Health Act, we remain deeply committed to a person-centred approach—one that honours each individual’s strengths, aspirations, and rights. Our aim is always to provide, as far as possible, personalised supports that empower people to identify and achieve their own life goals, and to live as valued, equal, and active citizens in their communities.
The role of a Senior Occupational Therapist is dedicated to providing occupational therapy intervention for adults with Intellectual Disability and complex needs who experience sensory difficulties contributing to behaviours that challenge and ability to engage in everyday activities. The Occupational Therapist, will work with the other MDT professionals in identifying strategies, to assist those with sensory processing challenges. The role will require close working with other members of the multidisciplinary team using a person-centred approach to provide occupational therapy assessments and deliver interventions to adults with Intellectual disability and complex needs. The post holder will work alongside the Principal Psychologist and the Behaviour Support Team and will be responsible for measuring and reporting on occupational therapy outcomes as part of the team to inform service delivery. The remit of the post is to assess those with sensory processing needs and to develop and evaluate strategies in supporting those with sensory processing challenges. This post will provide sensory occupational therapy supports to people supported by Corlann services across county Clare.
Requirements
Candidates must:
- Hold an Occupational therapy qualification recognised by the Occupational Therapy Registration Board at CORU. See https://www.coru.ie/
- Be registered on the Occupational Therapists Register, maintained by the Occupational Therapy Registration Board at CORU.
Details
Location: Ennis, Clare
Contract type: Permanent Full-Time 70/70 (35 hours per week)
Salary: €65,197–€76,767 per year
Closing date: 15 Sept 2026
Informal Enquiries to: Martina Rynne: martina.rynne@corlann.ie
How to Apply
See attached job description for details on how to apply.
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Frequently asked
- What qualifications are required for the Senior Occupational Therapist role?
- Candidates must hold an Occupational Therapy qualification recognised by the Occupational Therapy Registration Board at CORU and be registered on the Occupational Therapists Register, maintained by the Occupational Therapy Registration Board at CORU.
- What are the main responsibilities of the Senior Occupational Therapist role?
- The role involves providing occupational therapy intervention for adults with intellectual disabilities and complex needs, working with a multidisciplinary team to identify strategies for sensory processing challenges, and delivering occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
- What is the salary for the Senior Occupational Therapist role?
- €65,197–€76,767 per year