Occupational Therapist – Basic Grade

Base Location: Stamullen, County Meath, Disability Service: Disability Service Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm About Talbot Group: The Talbot Group aim to provide the highest quality of care and support to our residents to enable them to have the very best life they can and to maximise their independence. We care for adults and children who have an Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Acquired Brain Injury, together with other complex needs. We have services in Co. Louth, Co. Meath, Co. Kildare, Co. Wicklow, Co. Cavan and North Co. Dublin. Our services are provided in line with our Vision, Mission, and Values, where the delivery of exceptional quality person centred care in a home like environment is provided by empowering and supporting residents to be as independent as possible to live meaningful and fulfilling lives. This approach is underpinned by our Values of Dignity, Respect, Kindness, and Engagement, and a full Multi Disciplinary Team. At the Talbot Group we ensure our staff are trained to the highest standard so that we can achieve the best outcome for our residents, while at the same time supporting our staff in their professional development.   Purpose of the Role: The purpose of this role is to provide direct clinical care, which encompasses Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment and management of assigned caseloads. Working in collaboration with other Multi-Disciplinary members and staff of the Talbot Group, the successful candidate will provide evidence-based assessment and intervention to service users in an environment which values and respects the individual and which fosters independence, personal development and social inclusion. Role Requirements: Essential Qualifications:        A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy        Current registration with CORU Essential Experience        Experience in the provision of occupation based intervention programmes        Be Innovative, Resourceful, Flexible and have excellent Communication, Interpersonal, Administrative and Time Management Skills        Full drivers licence and access to a car        Experience of working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Clinical Team Desirable Experience        Experience in person-centred, positive support planning or related areas        Experience in sensory assessments and providing interventions.        Experience of managing challenging behaviours        Experience of using outcome measures to review the efficacy of intervention.        Experience of using functional assessment measures e.g. AMPS        Experience in seating assessment / prescription and post-graduate training in seating. Rewards & Benefits: Benefits & Supports Package        Comprehensive induction process       Extensive training programme       On-going mentoring and support       Continuous Professional Development support       Career progression opportunities       Competitive salary with increments based on scope of role, qualifications, and experience.       40 hour week (all breaks paid)       4 weeks Annual Leave       Christmas Gift Card       Service based recognition awards       €500 refer a friend initiative       Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families       Bike-to-Work Scheme       Free onsite Car Parking    If you are excited by this opportunity and would like to join our team as an Occupational Therapist, we would like to hear from you. Talbot Group is an equal opportunities Employer.