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.
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JOB ADVERTISEMENT
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:
Senior Speech & Language Therapist
Childrens, Dublin Services.
Specified Purpose Contract
Full time 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: 102946
The Children and Young Peoples 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 Childrens 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.
- 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.
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, Childrens Disability Network Manager, Email: [email protected] and Mobile: 0874518052.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 10th September 2026.
Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
A panel may be formed from which current and future Full Time, Part Time, Permanent or Temporary vacancies across Avista may be filled.
Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.
Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
Direct applications only.
