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
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 of these 3 teams if and when the need arises.
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
Occupational Therapist
CHILDREN'S SERVICES, DUBLIN
Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience.
REQ: *****
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
Experience working with children/young people with complex disabilities
Experience working with children/young people with ASD
Previous experience completing 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
Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at:
Closing date for receipt of applications 09th January ****
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 a 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
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