Occupational Therapist Manager

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 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 our three Children’s Disability Network Teams: Blakestown, Blanchardstown and Cabra.

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST MANAGER

TEMPORARY (12 MONTHS) FULL -TIME CONTRACT (35 Hours Per Week).

CHILDREN’S SERVICES, DUBLIN

Salary:€77,044 -€92,491

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

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution
• Current registration with CORU (Health and Social Care Professionals Council)
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in occupational therapy, with significant pediatric/children’s disability experience
• Proven management or leadership experience in healthcare or disability services
• Strong knowledge of children’s disability services and multidisciplinary team working
• Full Drivers Licence
• Be self-motivated and willing to work as part of a team as well as on their own initiative.

· Have an organisational commitment to lead through the Avista Core Values and vision.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills. ·
• The ability to successfully manage deadlines and teams. · A willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Experience in providing Clinical Supervision

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualification in management, leadership, or specialized pediatric occupational therapy
• Experience working within Children’s Disability Network Teams or similar integrated service models
• Knowledge of Policies and Procedures related to children’s disability services
• Experience in quality improvement initiatives and clinical pathway development

Applicants should possess Level 3 Behavioural Competencies of Avista competency framework

REF:86173

Why work with us?

Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.

Supportive and innovative working environment.

Comprehensive Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme

Bike to work Scheme

Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme

Bike to work Scheme

Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/

Informal enquiries to Liam Callaghan , Service Manager, Liam.Callaghan@avistaclg.ie Tel; 0879829513

Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday 6th Oct 2025 at 5pm.

Interviews will take place 13th of Oct 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.