Occupational Therapist, Children's Services

Staff Grade Occupational Therapist

Full Time (35 hour working week) – Permanent

Occupational Therapist: The 14 -point salary scale for the post as of 01/02/2026:

€45,063, €47,436, €49,388, €50,811, €52,025, €53,316, €54,604, €55,960, €57,321, €58,690, €60,136 €61,670 63,199 €64,424LSI

New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.

Paediatrics, CDNT 8, Cork Central

Horizons is seeking to recruit highly motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist in paediatric services. The successful applicants will work within an interdisciplinary team as members of a Children’s Disability Network Team as specified above.

This post will provide opportunities for the successful candidate to:

• Develop their clinical knowledge of a wide range of disabilities (physical, intellectual and autism) from both a theoretical and practical perspective.
• Work across settings including clinic, home, community, mainstream and special schools.
• Experience inter-disciplinary working including development of resources, case discussions and intervention planning.
• Develop skills in the areas of wheelchair and seating assessments, and other equipment prescription.

Applicants must possess the following:

• A level 8 degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent professional qualification.
• Candidates must be registered with CORU at time of application or be in the process of acquiring their CORU registration.
• The candidate who is successful must be registered with CORU at time of acceptance.
• Understanding of the needs of children with intellectual disability and/or autism.
• Experience of supporting occupational participation with individuals.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Candidates who have trained outside of the Republic of Ireland must have their qualifications validated to work in Ireland by the Department of Health and Children at time of application.
• Have update to date permissions to work and reside in Ireland at time of application.
• Full driver’s licence and access to their own vehicle.
• Experience of working with people with intellectual disability and/or autism is desirable.

What we offer:

• Salary in line with the HSE consolidated pay scales.
• Supervision appropriate to experience levels.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• CPD is actively encouraged and regular training and supervision provided.
• Research opportunities will be supported when in line with Horizons vision, mission and goals.
• A flexible and supportive work environment.
• Membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme.
• Subsidised canteen.
• Onsite parking.
• An opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives.

Informal enquiries can be made to Catherine O Leary, Children’s Disability Network Manager (Central Cork) on 021 4643140.

Interviews for this position will be held on Friday 17th of July 2026.

Completed application forms must be returned no later than Friday 3rd July 2026. Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application.

A panel may be formed for a 12-month period to fill future permanent or temporary, full time or part-time Staff Grade Occupational Therapist positions that may arise across Children’s Disability Network Teams managed by Horizons as Lead Agency.

The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply.

Visit our website at www.horizonscork.ie