Occupational Therapist at Sensational Kids, Kildare Town About Sensational Kids Sensational Kids is a leading Irish social enterprise dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families. As Irelands foremost non-profit paediatric clinic for neurodevelopmental needs, we operate Child Development Centres in Kildare, Mayo, Monaghan, and West Cork. Our multidisciplinary teams provide a wide range of high-quality therapeutic services to children of all abilities. Role Overview : Occupational Therapist We are seeking passionate, family-centred Occupational Therapists to join our growing team. In this role, you will deliver evidence-based interventions, support families, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment to help children reach their full potential. Key Responsibilities Provide family-centred occupational therapy assessments and interventions for children and adolescents through mostly individual and occasional group sessions, primarily in our child development centre Deliver occasional virtual consultation services as appropriate. Collaborate closely with Occupational Therapy and multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure best-practice service delivery. Offer support and clinical guidance to team members. Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and service-planning activities. Maintain accurate, confidential documentation using electronic clinical record systems. Senior Grade OTs assist with parent and teacher training sessions Maintain therapy rooms and equipment to ensure safety and cleanliness. Engage in continuous professional development and contribute to internal CPD opportunities. Support service development initiatives and occasionally deliver training workshops for parents or educators. Contribute to promotional and media-related activities where required. Undertake additional duties relevant to a Paediatric Occupational Therapist. Senior Grade OTs may provide supervision and mentorship to basic-grade therapists. Report directly to the Clinical Services Manager. Qualifications & Experience Degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy, validated for practice in Ireland. Ideally, a minimum of 1+ years' post-qualification experience in paediatric OT, with experience supporting children with additional needs including neurodiversity, autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing differences, and Down syndrome. ADOS/ADIR training desirable but not essential Ayres Sensory Integration training desirable. AOTI membership and CORU registration are essential. Garda vetting clearance and satisfactory references required. Access to own transport for occasional school visits. A strong passion for paediatric practice and commitment to ongoing learning. Hours & Contract Full-time roles: 35 hours per week, flexible scheduling available. Part-time roles and weekend work are also available. All positions are permanent. Employee Benefits Meaningful work in a mission-driven organisation. Access to innovative Sensory Motor Gyms and playful therapeutic environments. Personal development plans and ongoing CPD investment. Competitive salary with regular reviews. Free onsite parking. Health Cash Plan covering a wide range of healthcare costs for you and your family, plus additional wellbeing supports such as: Counselling services (up to 8 sessions) Virtual GP Nutrition and fitness programmes Wellbeing eLearning, meditation, and podcasts Birthday bonus day off. Employee Assistance Program. Professional Development Personal and group CPD budgets, peer mentoring, and reflective supervision. Support from an experienced Clinical Services Manager and clinical governance committee. Access to wellbeing events, workshops, and team initiatives. Resources & Systems Sensory motor gyms and well equipped therapy rooms Cross-centre team collaboration supported by efficient digital communication systems. Strong administrative support, allowing you to focus on therapeutic supports International Applicants We welcome applications from overseas candidates and benefit from Trusted Partnership Status for faster employment permit processing. How to Apply If youre ready to make a meaningful impact, wed love to hear from you. Please email your CV and a cover letter to: ?? Karen Leigh, CEO Sensational Kids is an equal opportunities employer. Join us and help shape brighter futures for children and families across Ireland! Skills: paediatric sensory processing ot asd sensory integration Benefits: Laptop cpd Parking pension employee assistance programme clinical supervision
Chartered Psychologist Jobs in Ireland . Clinical, Educational & Counselling Join Sensational Kids . Empowering Children Across Ireland Sensational Kids is seeking Chartered Clinical Psychologists and Chartered Educational Psychologists to provide high-quality assessment services at our Child Development Centres nationwide. We have exciting opportunities for full-time and part-time roles in Kildare, West Cork, Monaghan, and Mayo. Current Psychology Job Vacancies Kildare Town, Co. Kildare Full/Part-Time Chartered Clinical or Educational Psychologist with ADOS experience. Clonakilty, West Cork Full/Part-Time Psychologist with ADOS training and experience. Clones, Co. Monaghan Full/Part-Time Psychologist, ideally with ADOS experience. Claremorris, Co. Mayo Full/Part-Time Psychologist, ideally with ADOS experience. About Sensational Kids Sensational Kids is a leading social enterprise and charity in Ireland, dedicated to making affordable, accessible, and high-quality therapy services available to children with developmental needs. Our multidisciplinary team supports families through evidence-based interventions and a holistic approach. Role Overview We are looking for Chartered Clinical Psychologists and Chartered Educational Psychologists with experience in psychological assessments and ideally Autism Diagnostic (ADOS) assessments. You will work with children and adolescents presenting with developmental, emotional, and behavioural challenges. Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for cognitive, emotional, social, and behavioural functioning. Perform Autism Diagnostic Assessments (ADOS) within a multidisciplinary team. Develop individualised treatment plans based on assessment findings. Collaborate with occupational therapists, speech & language therapists, and educational psychologists. Provide consultation and support to parents and caregivers. Maintain accurate documentation in line with professional and ethical standards. Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and CPD activities. Qualifications & Experience Undergraduate Degree in Psychology (QQI Level 8 or equivalent). Postgraduate Qualification in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology accredited by PSI (or equivalent). PSI Chartered Psychologist registration. Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience with children and adolescents. ADOS training and experience desirable. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Benefits Competitive permanent salaried role with regular reviews. Annual CPD investment. Health Cash Plan covering GP, prescriptions, counselling, and more. Birthday Bonus Day Off. Employee Assistance Program with counselling, wellbeing resources, and fitness programs. Free onsite parking. Apply Today To apply for a Chartered Clinical Psychologist or Chartered Educational Psychologist role at Sensational Kids, email your CV and cover letter to Karen Leigh, CEO at . Sensational Kids is an equal opportunities employer. More Information at Skills: Psychology autism assessment ados assessment team educational psychologst clinical psychologist multidisciplinary team Benefits: Paid Holidays Laptop Flexitime
