Senior Occupational Therapist

OASIS Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Maternity Leave & Sick Pay

Bike to work

Tax Saver Travel

Job summary

Avista, a public body delivering disability services, is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist for a 12-month fixed-term, full-time post (35 hours per week) in Blakestown or Blanchardstown.

You will join interdisciplinary teams serving 0-18 year olds with complex needs, collaborating with families, and contributing to high-quality clinical supports. Essential: BSc OT, CORU registration, 3 years post-qualification experience, driving license, and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Must have CORU registration and a BSc in Occupational Therapy.
• Post-qualification experience of at least 3 years.
• Eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland; valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team providing services to 0-18 year olds with complex needs.
• Collaborate with families within a family-centred model and ensure supervision and support from the team levels.

Skills

English language proficiency

Driver's license

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

BSc in Occupational Therapy

CORU registered

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 team. The successful candidates will be 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 will work in partnership with families within a family centred model.

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

12 Month Fixed TermFull-Time (35 hours per week)

(1 position) Blakestown & (1 position) Blanchardstown

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

REF: 102879

• 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.
• Proficiency in the English language.

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.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 9thSeptember 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, Part Time, Permanent or Temporary vacancies across Avista may be filled.

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days