Senior Speech & Language Therapist

Avista; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Avista, a rights-based organisation, seeks a Senior Speech & Language Therapist to support 0-18 year olds within Dublin Services. The post is part of an interdisciplinary team delivering child and family-centred care across day, residential, and respite settings.

The role requires CORU registration, a clinical degree, Dysphagia training, a full Irish driving licence with car, and English proficiency. Salary ranges from €65,197 to €76,767 and is pro-rated for hours worked.

Qualifications

• Degree in clinical speech and language therapy required.
• CORU registration expected.
• 3 years post-qualification experience required.

Skills

Dysphagia training

English language proficiency

Avista competency framework Level 2

Education

Degree in clinical speech and language therapy

CORU registration

Job description

Job Description

Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary.

Senior Speech & Language Therapist Children's, Dublin Services

JOB ADVERTISEMENT APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: Senior Speech & Language Therapist Children's, Dublin Services. Specified Purpose Contract Fulltime contract (35 hours per week) Salary: € 65,197-€ 76,767* (lsi) *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work. REF: 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.
• 3 years post qualification experience.
• Up to date CORU registration.
• Have Dysphagia training.
• Full clean Irish Driving licence and use a car.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Applicants must possess Level 2 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework, which may be found underneath the Job Description.

Why work with us?

• Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.
• Comprehensive Pension Scheme.
• Supportive and innovative working environment.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme.
• Bike to work Scheme.
• Tax Saver Travel Scheme.