Basic Grade Occupational Therapist
Childrens Disability Network Team
Full Time, Specfic Purpose Contract
** Applications are welcomed from newly qualified Occupational Therapists and/or soon to qualify Occupational Therapists who are awaiting final exam results **
This is an exciting opportunity for a Basic Grade Occupational Therapist to join our service to support children, presenting with complex needs arising from a disability, and their families.
The Occupational Therapist is a valuable member of the Childrens Disability Network Team who will provide a quality evidence-based service in line with Progressing Disability Services (PDS) principles including family-centred practice.
We have looking to recruit for positions working on our Childrens Disability Network Teams (CDNTs). St. Michaels House have 4 CDNTs located in Ballymun, Coastal, Coolock and Kilbarrack.
The successful candidate must have the following:
Essential Criteria
- Degree or Masters in Occupational Therapy accredited to the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
- Fully registered or registration in process with CORU.
- Proven post qualification or final clinical placements experience working with children with complex needs arising from a disability.
- 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 a commitment to continuous professional development (CPD) in the relevant area.
Desirable Criteria
- Clinical experience of working with children with a variety of complex needs including ASD, Intellectual Disability and Physical Disability.
- 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
Salary scale : 45,514 - 65,068 LSI
- Incremental credit may be given for prior public sector experience if applicable to the job being applied for.
A panel will be created for future employment opportunities, across the 4 St Michaels House Childrens Disability Network Teams.
Benefits of working in St Michael's House
- HSE Pay Scale (incremental*)
- Premium Payments (Frontline staff)
- Generous Annual Leave
- Sick Pay Scheme
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Pension
- Career Progression
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Training / CPD
To Apply:
- A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.
- A short cover letter/personal statement (i.e., no more than 2 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of this role with St. Michaels House.
- Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Informal enquiries:
Closing date: 10th July 2026, 5:00pm
- We endeavour to give as much notice as possible for the interview dates etc. Candidates should make themselves available on the date(s)
- All interviews will be held in person
Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.
St. Michaels House is an equal opportunities employer.
