Senior Speech AND Language Therapist

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 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 SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPIST

ST. VINCENTS SPECIAL SCHOOL/ SCHOOL FOR DEAF

CHILDREN’S SERVICES, CABRA CDNT,DUBLIN

PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT

&

PERMANENT PART-TIME CONTRACT

Salary:€63,279 -€74,509

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

Ref:80769

Essential:

· A degree in clinical speech and language therapy

· Up to date CORU registration

· Have Dysphagia training

· Must have a minimum of 3 years work experience as a SLT

· Must have a minimum 6 – 12 months experience working as a SLT in paediatric disability

· Must be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland

· Full Clean Driving licence and use of a car

Desirable:

· Experience working with children/young people with complex disabilities and/or Autism.

· Have the ability to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team.

Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioral competencies of Avista competency framework; this can be found on the last page of the Job Description

Why work with us?

Free onsite car parking.

Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme.

Bike to work Scheme.

Tax Saver Travel Scheme.

Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.

Supportive and innovative working environment.

Comprehensive Pension Scheme.

Generous annual leave entitlement.

Free onsite car parking.

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 Vivienne Finn, CDNM, email:vivienne.finn@avistaclg.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications 20th June 2025.

“A panel may be formed from which current and future vacancies across the 3 CDNT's may be filled .”

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer