Careers
Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day
Why Join The Genesis Team?
Team Culture
Thrive in a supportive, collaborative setting with like-minded professionals who care about making a difference.
Make a Positive Difference
Contribute to improving people’s lives every day and see the real impact of your work.
Personal Fulfilment
Build meaningful connections with residents and help them live with dignity and purpose.
Inclusive Environment
Genesis Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment where residents, staff, families, and visitors are valued and treated with dignity and fairness. We recognise and celebrate the unique abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and identities of each individual.
Professional Development
Access funded training, accredited qualifications, and clear career progression pathways. In addition we provide access to the ASSSOC training portal with access to over 700 professional development courses.
Benefits & Rewards
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Flexible hours - part-time, full-time, or shift work to suit your lifestyle
• Recognition programmes and staff wellbeing initiativesEthical & Values Driven
Align your career with values of dignity, inclusion, respect, empowerment, and compassion.
A Culture of Compassion and Respect
Working in Partnership with Families
We believe families should feel informed, listened to and involved. Open communication, transparency and collaborative care planning are central to how we work.
Our goal is to provide reassurance, confidence and peace of mind while ensuring every resident receives care that reflects their wishes, choices and individuality.
Staff Testimonials
Sarah, Care Assistant
James, Senior Support Worker
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Genesis Healthcare provides a range of respite, residential and support services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in a homely and comfortable community setting. Our aim is to empower people with the necessary skills to live full and satisfying lives as equal citizens of their local communities.
Role Details
- Position: Occupational Therapist
- Reporting to: Director of Services
- Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
- Working Week: 40 hours per week (7-hour standard working day)
- Location: Midland Counties (Offaly, Kildare, Laois, Westmeath)
- Salary Scale: €50,000 – €60,000 depending on experience
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- 23 days annual leave
- Annual bonus
- Opportunity to lead the implementation of a new service
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Employee of the Month Scheme
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Company events
- Free on-site parking
- CPD support
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development of the Occupational Therapy (OT) service and establish best practice standards.
- Monitor and report KPIs including waiting lists, caseloads, and MDT input.
- Maintain professional standards based on evidence-based practice.
- Deliver an ethics-driven OT service.
- Provide high-quality services supporting service users’ health and wellbeing.
- Maximize service users’ active involvement in the development of their care pathway.
- Review OT caseload management to ensure safe and efficient outcomes.
- Stay updated with new developments, skills, and technologies.
- Develop, audit, and review policies and procedures in response to service needs.
- Coordinate training and education for staff involved in OT service delivery.
- Maintain, review, and report on an OT risk register.
- Build strong relationships with external statutory and professional bodies.
- Promote innovation in future OT service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external requirements affecting Genesis Healthcare.
Essential Requirements
- Third-level qualification and CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- Minimum of two years full-time post-qualification clinical experience.
- Full clean driving licence and access to a car.
- Previous health service experience, ideally in the intellectual disability sector.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Working knowledge of HIQA Standards as applied to ID services.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in service evaluation and planning.
- Ability to deliver results through effective collaboration in a complex environment.
- Garda Vetting / Police Clearance required.
Job Features
| Location | On site / Carnew, Co. Wicklow |
| Job Type | Permanent / Full-time |
| Salary | Competitive Salary |
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