About this role
About the Role Working across Orchard Community Care (Disability) the Occupational Therapist will join our expanding multidisciplinary team to provide of a range of occupational therapy inputs, with an emphasis on sensory needs, to children and adults with an intellectual disability. <br>Reporting to the Interdisciplinary Team Lead, this role may be based from either a Sligo or Dublin offices, with hybrid working available. The successful candidate will be expected to travel to our residential services across th relevant region for which they are responsible.<br>Candidates must be self-driven, focused, highly motivated, creative, and experienced with a passion for engaging with the people we support.<br><br><strong>Role Objectives</strong><ul><li>Conducting comprehensive assessments of the individual’s needs and make recommendations on supports required i.e. person, activity, equipment and environment.</li><li>Using standardized and evidence-based assessments to form basis of clinical reasoning.</li><li>Assessing, planning, implementing, and reviewing treatments / intervention programmes for individuals using a person-centred approach.</li><li>Assessing all situations with a focus on managing risk and contributing towards positive outcomes for the individual.</li><li>Collaborating with the individual while working in partnership with frontline staff / families / multidisciplinary team all other relevant stakeholders to identify and achieve goals.</li><li>Promoting continuity of care using effective communication processes with frontline staff.</li><li>Ensuring all records and technical data are up to date and available as required.</li><li>Effectively managing own caseload.</li><li>Forming strong positive working relationships across all areas of the service.</li><li>Holding an appropriate and effective set of professional values and beliefs and behaving in line with professional standards as set down by relevant professional bodies.</li></ul><strong>Role Requirements</strong><ul><li>Hold an Occupational therapy qualification recognised by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU.</li><li>Be registered or be in the process of registration by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU.</li><li>Candidates will have at least one year experience working with adults / children with intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries and autism.</li><li>Ability to work in a self-directed manner using initiative and creativity</li><li>Ability to gather and assimilate information in order to complete assessments and develop care and support plans.</li><li>Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, report writing skills and be proficient at managing records in electronic format and hard copy.</li><li>Ongoing knowledge of relevant changes and best practice in the field of intellectual disability.</li><li>Sensory Integration experience.</li><li>Must have valid Garda Clearance and valid Overseas Clearance (if applicant lived abroad for more than 6 months).</li><li>Full Drivers licence with full eligibility to drive in Ireland & access to a vehicle.</li><li>Be eligible to work in the state without restriction.</li></ul> IND Benefits to working with Company <ul><li>Competitive salary with increments</li><li>Supervision support</li><li>Income Protection Policy</li><li>Generous annual leave allowance</li><li>Comprehensive induction process & ongoing extensive training programme</li><li>On-going mentoring and support</li><li>Continuous Professional Development support</li><li>Higher Education Bursary</li><li>Career progression opportunities</li><li>Flexible work schedule to accommodate both staff and the people we support</li><li>Refer a friend initiative</li><li>Orchard Values Award</li><li>Working in a well-resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary team</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families</li></ul>