Naomi Brown OT- Occupational Therapist

06/02/2026

⭐READVERTISEMENT - Youth Support Officer ⭐

We are on the look out for someone amazing to join our team:

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to young people with congenital heart disease and their siblings in helping to further enhance and develop our new youth programme.

The successful candidate will work as part of a small team, responsible for delivering our youth support programme, including organising and delivering regional events, residentials, workshops and outreach services.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from males, as they are currently underrepresented in our workforce. All appointments will be made based on merit.

For more information, full details on the position and how to apply please view our New Member Pack.

https://childrensheartbeattrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Recruitment-Pack-Youth-Support-Officer-2026.pdf

05/02/2026

Have your say on inclusive dance 🩰✨

Queen's University Belfast is inviting healthcare professionals who work with children and young people with disabilities to take part in a one-to-one interview exploring inclusive dance.

We’re keen to learn from your professional views on:
✨Factors that support or limit children and young people’s participation
✨Barriers and facilitators to inclusion
✨The potential role of inclusive dance in health, wellbeing, and development
✨Your insights will help inform future research and practice aimed at making dance more accessible and inclusive for children and young people.

🗣 What’s involved?
✨A one-to-one interview with a researcher
✨Arranged at a time convenient for you
✨Online or in person
👩‍⚕️ Who can take part?
Healthcare professionals working with children and/or young people with disabilities (e.g. physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, etc.)
Participation is entirely voluntary, and all healthcare professional perspectives are valued.
📩 Interested or would like more information?
Please contact: amcdonnell25@qub.ac.uk

25/01/2026

Are you interested in a rewarding role as a Recovery Service Assistant?

We’re currently recruiting for positions in the East Antrim area.

As a Recovery Service Assistant, you’ll work as part of our Recovery Team, supporting occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and speech and language therapists to deliver rehabilitation across a
range of settings 🏡

Here’s how one of our colleagues describes the job:

“Working in an amazing team, every day brings challenges and rewards, as together we support our clients to achieve their rehab goals" — Judy Bennett ☺️

For full details about the role, and to apply online, go to https://orlo.uk/recovery_service_WvJ2X

Applications close at 5pm on Wed 4 Feb.

20/01/2026

https://threshold-services.co.uk/careers/alcohol-related-brain-injury-outreach-worker

Anyone looking for a new job with a fantastic service?

Threshold is a local regional charity committed to enabling individuals with disability or recovering from mental illness to live full and independent lives in the community. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we're looking for an enthusiastic Senior Project Worker (ARBI Outreach) to....

20/01/2026

Are you a parent, grandparent, or carer of a child or young person with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, or another neurodiverse condition?

You’re really welcome to join our Neurodiversity Support Group at Glenabbey Church.

This is a relaxed, friendly space to connect with others who “get it” — to chat, share experiences, encourage one another, and find support in a safe, judgement-free environment. Whether you’re feeling confident, overwhelmed, curious, or just in need of a cuppa and conversation, you’re welcome here.

📍 Upstairs in the House, Glenabbey
🕢 7:30–9:00pm
📅 Starting this Wednesday

No church background needed. Just come as you are.

Feel free to share this with anyone who might find it helpful.

07/01/2026

📣 We are recruiting for a Band 7, Occupational Therapist, Advanced Practitioner, Level 1
⏳ Closing date is Tues 20th Jan 2026 at 4.30pm
📌 For more details and to apply, visit bit.ly/3NbUcoo

05/01/2026

Great opportunity for someone to join a really vibrant and passionate local charity!

🎺 We Are Recruiting 🎺

We are recruiting for an Adult Services Manager as we embark on an exciting development of our adult services, creating new opportunities for families affected by brain injury.

As a key member of the Senior Management Team, the post holder will oversee the management and development of all adult services programmes across our charity.

To find out more or apply, check out: https://www.communityni.org/job/adult-services-manager

If you would like to chat about this role, get in contact with Gerard Anderson at gerard@braininjurymatters.org.uk or 07951690666

04/01/2026

24/12/2025

Not all of us look forward to Christmas and in fact it can be a really difficult time of year for some.

If you’re struggling, please reach out for help and know that services like the Samaritans are there to offer support 24/7, all year round.

24/12/2025

11/12/2025

ARBI (sometimes called ARBD) stands for Alcohol-Related Brain Injury.

This is brain damage caused by long-term or heavy alcohol use, often linked to poor nutrition (especially a lack of vitamin B1/thiamine).

Alcohol-Related Brain Injury can affect:
• Memory and concentration
• Planning and decision-making
• Mood, behaviour, and emotional control
• Everyday tasks and independence

The good news is that with specialist rehabilitation, abstinence and thiamine treatment, the research shows that up to 75% of individuals with an ARBI can make functional improvements.

If you believe that you or someone you know is living with an ARBI visit our website to see what support is available: https://threshold-services.co.uk/accommodation/alcohol-related-brain-injury-unit-arbi