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.

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION :

SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

ST VINCENTS SERVICES, LIMERICK

• Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience.

REF : 85753

Avista is looking for a Senior Occupational Therapist with excellent communication, interpersonal, teamwork and change management skills.

The successful candidate will be based and required to work with the frontline team in a highly supported specialised residential unit designed for individuals with complex and stress behaviours.

The Senior Occupational Therapist will be required to monitor impact of individualized support services, to lead and co-ordinate with the person in charge and the management team in the delivery of quality Occupational Therapy service to individuals supported in the specialist service area.

The ideal candidate will be a creative critical thinker, innovative who is committed to supporting and enabling individuals we support to live their best lives as active citizens in an inclusive society through the delivery of quality services and governance systems that operate in line with Avista's core values.

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.

Experience of working with Adults with Mental Health, Autism, Intellectual disabilities with complex and stress behaviours

Experience with Sensory processing

Full Clean Driving Licence and use of a car.

Why work with us?

Supportive and innovative working environment.

Generous annual leave entitlement

Bike to work Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Informal enquiries

to Bharath Senthivinayagam, Occupational Therapy Manager, Te : 087 385 9778 or

Closing date for receipt of applications : 03rd 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 Limerick service."

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

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