Who We Are:We are a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We currently provide services in Limerick, North Tipperary, and Dublin. Our mission at Avista is to work together with the people we support to live their best lives through the delivery of quality services while promoting their roles as active citizens in an inclusive society.Description:JOB ADVERTISEMENTAPPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:Speech & language therapistPERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (35 Hours Per Week)CHILDREN’S SERVICES, DUBLINSalary: € 44,563 -€ 63,786 * (lsi)*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.Ref: 84990The 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 carWhy work with us?Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.Supportive and innovative working environment.Comprehensive Pension SchemeGenerous annual leave entitlementPaid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay schemeBike to work SchemeTax Saver Travel SchemeGenerous annual leave entitlementPaid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay schemeBike to work SchemeTax Saver Travel SchemePlease submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at:Informal enquiries to Elaine Finn, Children’s Disability Network Manager, Tel; 087 451 8052 or email;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.
