Senior Grade Speech & Language Therapist in Wicklow
- Salary
- €62,072–€73,477 / year
- Contract
- Temporary
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 28 Aug 2026
About the Role
Enable Ireland delivers children’s services through the Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) under the national Progressing Disabilities Services (PDS) model for children and young people with complex needs arising from a disability. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a range of Speech and Language Therapy services for young people (0 – 18 years) and their families within an interdisciplinary framework. Service will include assessment and intervention, clinical supervision and ongoing service development. This will be delivered through a family centred approach across a variety of settings including the clinic, preschools, schools, children’s homes and community settings.
Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
- Be registered, or be eligible for registration, as a Speech & Language Therapist by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU.
- Have 3 years’ full time (or an aggregate of 3 years’ full time) post qualification clinical experience.
- Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
- Provide proof of statutory registration on the Speech & Language Therapist Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued.
- Eligible to work in the State.
- On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Speech & Language Therapists Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU.
- Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to Enable Ireland.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience of interdisciplinary team working.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children with disabilities.
- Experience working with children with Eating, Drinking and Swallowing difficulties.
- Experience working with Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC).
Details
Location: Wicklow
Contract Type: Permanent and temporary roles.
Contract Hours: Full and part time hours.
Salary: €62,072–€73,477 per year
Closing date: 27 Aug 2026
Annual Leave Entitlement: As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including:
- Excellent internal and external training opportunities
- Generous annual leave entitlements
- Flexible Working
- Long service reward scheme
- Pay adjusted Maternity Leave
- Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave
- Pay adjusted Paternity Leave
- Wellbeing benefits
- Pension
How to Apply
To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: 27th August 2026
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Frequently asked
- What are the essential requirements for this role?
- The essential requirements for this role are: Be registered, or be eligible for registration, as a Speech & Language Therapist by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU; Have 3 years’ full time (or an aggregate of 3 years’ full time) post qualification clinical experience; Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office; Provide proof of statutory registration on the Speech & Language Therapist Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued; Eligible to work in the State; On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Speech & Language Therapists Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU; Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to Enable Ireland.
- What are the desirable criteria for this role?
- The desirable criteria for this role are: Experience of interdisciplinary team working; Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children with disabilities; Experience working with children with Eating, Drinking and Swallowing difficulties; Experience working with Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC).
- What are the contract types and hours for this role?
- The contract types for this role are permanent and temporary, with full and part time hours available.
- What is the salary for this role?
- The salary for this role is €62,072–€73,477 per year.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 27 Aug 2026.