Speech & Language Therapist

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

Speech & language therapist

PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (35 Hours Per Week)

CHILDREN’S SERVICES, DUBLIN

Salary:€44,563 -€63,786 * (lsi)

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

Ref: 84990

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 these 3 teams if and when the need arises.

Essential:

· A degree in clinical speech and language therapy

· Up to date CORU registration

· Have Dysphagia training

· Full Clean Driving licence and use of a car

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 Elaine Finn, Children’s Disability Network Manager, Tel; 087 451 8052 or email; elaine.finn@avistaclg.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications: 18th September 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 SPC/fixed term positions may be filled across the Dublin service (Cabra Grange Gorman/Blakestown and Blanchardstown Networks)”

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.