Senior Occupational Therapist, CDNT

Senior Occupational Therapist

Children’s Disability Network Team

Full-Time, Permanent Post

This is an exciting opportunity for Senior Occupational Therapists to join our service to support children and their families, presenting with complex needs arising from a disability.

The Occupational Therapist is a valuable member of the Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) who will provide a quality evidence-based service in line with Progressing Disability Services (PDS) principles including family-centred practice.

We currently have permanent post available in Ballymun Children’s Disability Network Teams. We are interested in applications from Occupational Therapists seeking full time work.

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.
• A minimum of 3 years post graduate clinical working experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience in the area of paediatrics.
• 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 CPD in leadership/mentoring/supervision.
• 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 Autism, 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 : €63,912 - €75,254

• Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above

Location: Ballymun CDNT - Ballymun Schools Pilot Project

Benefits of working in St Michael's House

• HSE Pay Scale (incremental*)
• Premium Payments (Frontline staff)
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training / CPD
• Career Progression

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. Michael’s House.
• Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Closing date: 29th January 2026, 5:00pm

**Please note all interviews will be held in person**

Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.

St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.