Senior Speech & Language Therapist - Young Adults Disability Team
Permanent Contract - 35 hours per week
Location: Johnstown Co. Kildare
Senior Speech & Language Therapist Salary Scale: €64,551 - €76,007
Successful candidates will be panelled for positions.
The Young Adults team is an inter-disciplinary clinical team that provides clinical supports to young adults with complex disability needs age 18-26 years of age. The teams current base is in Johnstown Village, Co. Kildare with the opportunity for remote working one day a week. The role offers an opportunity for working across a variety of day services and organisations within the catchment area of Dublin, South Kildare and West Wicklow supporting individuals in their day service, home or in the community. The Senior Speech and Language Therapist will join an established interdisciplinary team, supporting young adults with complex disability needs aged between 18 - 26 years. The Senior Speech and Language Therapist will provide a range of clinical services including assessment, team formulation, intervention, training for frontline staff and consultations with staff teams.
Applicants interested in full-time and part time work will be considered.
Responsibilities include:
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Be responsible for managing and prioritising own caseload in the context of the overall service.
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To provide a range of Speech & Language services such as assessments and interventions to adults with complex needs.
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To participate in relevant clinical and team meetings as deemed appropriate by designated manager.
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Apply clinical reasoning to plan, grade, implement and modify interventions that are outcome based and relevant to person's goals.
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Facilitate individual assessment, recommendations, reviews, education sessions with parents or other support staff.
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Contribute to the learning and education of others and support staff to identify future learning needs and development goals.
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To contribute towards the ongoing development of the service, including participation in the evaluation of service delivery and in research initiatives.
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To work in collaboration with the other team members of the inter-disciplinary team in the planning and delivery of clinical services.
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Apply and develop caseload management procedures including prioritisation of cases, managing reviews etc.
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Travel between Kare locations, as required
Requirements
- Hold a relevant Speech & Language Therapy qualification
- Have 3 years full time post qualification clinical experience
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Be currently registered with CORU
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Experience working with children/young adults with complex disability needs.
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Experience in supporting FEDS assessment and intervention plans.
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Demonstrate a level of clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based practice appropriate to carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the role in line with relevant legislation and standards.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate in partnership with others.
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Demonstrate the ability to lead on planning, organising and delivering services in an efficient, effective and resourceful manner, within a model of person centred care
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Must have a full, valid driver's licence and access to your own vehicle
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Must be eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorship
Benefits
- 31 days annual leave
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Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (subject to service)
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Federation of Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme: Employer 7% & Employee 5% contributions
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Optional Salary Protection Plan
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Rewarding work with flexible hours
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Employee Assistance Programme
- ESDA.ie and local Employee Discounts
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Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression
Closing date for applications is 8th June 2026. Interviews will be held on 18th June 2026.
A detailed Job Description is available on request. Informal enquires to Audrey Collins ([email protected])
Shortlisting will be completed on the basis of information provided in your application against the requirement of the role. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and Garda Vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable. Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales.
About Kare
Kare delivers a wide range of community-based supports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in an innovative and progressive way. Our goal is to support them and their families to create a present and future that fulfils their personal potential. Our Values: Respect, Rights, Collaboration, Quality, Person Centred. Visit our website: Home | Kare
Kare is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
