Occupational Therapist

OASIS Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Avista is a dynamic disability service providing clinical supports and residential services to children with complex disability needs and their families. We have 3 network teams in Blanchardstown, Blakestown & Cabra.

You will be joining dynamic, family-centred, interdisciplinary teams with excellent access to supervision and support from the team. The successful candidates will work as part of an Interdisciplinary Team that provides services to 0-18 year old children and young persons with

Qualifications

• BSc in Occupational Therapy or CORU registered equivalent.
• CORU registration up to date.
• Full clean driving licence and access to a car.
• Eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland.
• Proficiency in English.
• Experience working with children/young people with complex disabilities.
• Experience working with children/young people with ASD.
• Experience completing an Assessment of Need.
• Ability to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team.

Skills

Inter-disciplinary teamwork

English proficiency

Experience with complex disabilities

Experience with ASD

Education

BSc in Occupational Therapy

CORU registered Occupational Therapy

Tools

Full clean driving licence

Job description

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.

Description

Avista is a dynamic disability service providing clinical supports and residential services to children with complex disability needs and their families. We have 3 network teams in Blanchardstown, Blakestown & Cabra. You will be joining dynamic, family-centred,interdisciplinary teams with excellent access to supervision and support from the team.The successful candidates will be required to work as part of an Interdisciplinary Team that providesservices to 0-18 year old children and young persons with complex needs. The candidates will work in partnership with families within a family-centredmodel.

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

CDNT Children’sServices Dublin

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week)

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

Ref: 104034

• A BSc in Occupational Therapy or an equivalent CORU registered Occupational Therapy qualification.
• Up to date CORU registration.
• Full clean driving licence and use of a car.
• Must be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Experience working with children/young people with complex disabilities
• Experience working with children/young people with ASD
• Previous experience completing an Assessment of Need
• Have the ability to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team

Why work with us?

• Supportive and innovative working environment.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme.
• Bike to work Scheme.
• Tax Saver Travel Scheme.
• Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Closing date for receipt of applications: 1stOctober 2026.

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

A panel may be formed from which current and future full-time, permanent, permanent or temporary vacancies across Avista may be filled.

Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.