Senior Occupational Therapist

We are a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

We currently provide services in Limerick, North Tipperary, and Dublin.

Our mission at Avista is to work together with the people we support to live their best lives through the delivery of quality services while promoting their roles as active citizens in an inclusive society.

Overview

Avista is a progressive organisation, providing a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both Children and Adults in various locations across 3 Regions.

The organisation is looking for Candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families, in a Person Centred, Community Based, Socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research.

Role

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

POSITION :

SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

LOCATION :

CHILDREN'S SERVICES, DUBLIN

• Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.

REQ : 86008

The Children and Young People's Service within Avista provide interdisciplinary team supports, residential, family support and education services to 0-18 year old Children and Young People with complex needs and their families.

This post is being recruited for the Children's Disability Network Team : Blakestown.

The successful candidate is required to work as part of an Interdisciplinary Team that provide services to 0-18 year old children and young persons with complex needs.

The candidates are also required to work in partnership with families within a family centred model.

Avista has 3 Children and Young People Disability Network Teams and the candidate may be required to work across any these 3 teams if and when the need arises.

Responsibilities

Work as part of an Interdisciplinary Team that provides services to 0-18 year old children and young people with complex needs.

Provide residential, family support and education services in a family-centred model.

Be flexible to work across Avista's 3 Children and Young People Disability Network Teams (Blakestown and other locations) as required.

Qualifications

A BSc in Occupational Therapy or an equivalent CORU registered Occupational Therapy qualification.

Up to date CORU registration.

At least 3 years post qualification experience.

Must be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland.

Full Clean Driving licence and use of a car.

Why work with us?

Supportive and innovative working environment.

Closing date for receipt of applications : 07 October 2025.

Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.

"A panel may be formed from which future positions may be filled across the Dublin service."

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

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