Occupational Therapy Assistant in Dunshaughlin
- Salary
- €34,782–€40,418 / year
- Contract
- Contract
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 12 Aug 2026
Details
Posted: Today
Employer: Enable Ireland
Location: Dunshaughlin, County Meath, Ireland
Contract Type: Full time, 12 month fixed term contract
Contract Hours: 39 hours per week
Salary: €34,782–€40,418 per year
Closing date: 12 Aug 2026 11:00 AM
About the Role
Enable Ireland provides services to over 13,000 children and adults with disabilities and their families from 43 locations in 14 counties. Covering childhood to adulthood our expert teams work with the individual and their family on a plan for each life stage. Our services for children and their families cover all aspects of a child's physical, educational, and social development from early infancy through adolescence. For adults we offer a range of services covering personal development, independent living, supported employment, social and leisure activities. The demand for our services continues to increase throughout Ireland. We have set ourselves the challenging goal of meeting these needs by providing a full range of high quality services, and expanding into local communities.
We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team in CHO 8 Meath CDNT 4 Dunshaughlin / East Meath
To provide a support service to children and families attending the CDNT while working as a member of the inter disciplinary team. To provide assistance with the provision of therapy services to children attending the CDNT. To plan and lead in the establishment and delivery of groups for service users of various ages. To facilitate service users social and educational activities within the group, providing a social / therapeutic approach. To provide support to children and families in order to facilitate their participation in their local communities and in all aspects of team interventions.
Requirements
Essential Criteria:
- Possess a relevant* health skills QQI Level 5 qualification (formerly FETAC) having achieved the associated Level 5 minor awards in Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory and Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice at Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
- OR
- Possess a relevant Healthcare qualification at not less than QQI Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) and give an undertaking to successfully complete an approved programme leading to QQI Level 5 minor awards in Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory and Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice within 1 year of taking up duty.
- OR
- Be currently employed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant or in a comparable role for at least 1 year and give an undertaking to acquire an appropriate healthcare qualification at not less than QQI Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major award, having achieved the Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory and Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice within 1 year of taking up post.
- OR
- Have completed the relevant QQI Level 5 minor awards in Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory and Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice and give a commitment to successfully complete a QQI level 5 major award within 1 year of taking up post.
- AND
- Applicants must be eligible to work in the state. Please review the criteria at the following link https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits and ensure you meet the requirements before submitting your application
- Valid driving licence for within the state / jurisdiction with access to own transport in order to deliver services across a large geographical area
Desirable Criteria:
- Minimum of 1 years’ experience working with children.
- 1 years’ experience working with children with a physical disability.
- Experience of carrying out therapy programmes.
How to Apply
To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 12th August 2026 @ 12pm
A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months.
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Frequently asked
- What are the essential criteria for the Occupational Therapy Assistant role?
- The essential criteria include possessing a relevant health skills QQI Level 5 qualification, or a relevant healthcare qualification at not less than QQI Level 5, or being currently employed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant or in a comparable role for at least 1 year, or having completed the relevant QQI Level 5 minor awards. Applicants must also be eligible to work in the state and have a valid driving licence.
- What are the desirable criteria for this role?
- Desirable criteria include a minimum of 1 year’s experience working with children, 1 year’s experience working with children with a physical disability, and experience of carrying out therapy programmes.
- What are the benefits of working as an Occupational Therapy Assistant at Enable Ireland?
- Benefits include excellent internal and external training opportunities, generous annual leave entitlements, flexible working, long service reward scheme, pay adjusted Maternity Leave, pay adjusted Adoptive Leave, pay adjusted Paternity Leave, wellbeing benefits, and pension.
- What is the salary for this role?
- The salary is €34,782–€40,418 per year.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 12 Aug 2026 11:00 AM.