Speech and Language Therapist (Basic Grade) in Cork
- Salary
- €43,231–€63,184 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 17 Nov 2026
About the Role
Enable Ireland is seeking a highly-motivated Speech and Language Therapist (Basic Grade) to join their team at a Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) based in Cork. The role involves providing Speech and Language Therapy services, including assessment and intervention, to children and adolescents enrolled on the CDNT. Services will be delivered across various settings such as clinics, schools, preschools, special schools, children’s homes, and community settings.
Requirements
- Be registered, or eligible for registration, as a Speech & Language Therapist by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU.
- 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.
- On appointment, maintain annual registration on the Speech & Language Therapists Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU.
- Be eligible to work in the state.
- Hold a full manual driver’s licence with access to own transport (applications from candidates with a learner permit will be considered, with employment conditional upon securing a full manual licence within 18 months of commencement).
- Candidates must 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.
Desirable Criteria:
- Clinical experience of working with children and their families as part of an interdisciplinary team with a paediatric FEDS caseload.
- Relevant training specific to children with disabilities (0–18 years).
- Demonstrates sufficient clinical skills in Speech and Language Therapy assessment, intervention, and diagnostics to meet the specific needs of the relevant caseload (0–18 years).
Details
- Location: Cork
- Sector: Public sector
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Contract Hours: 35 hours per week
- Salary: €43,231 to €63,184 pro rata per annum (subject to LSI’s – Long Service Increments)
- Annual Leave Entitlement: 32 days per annum
- Closing Date: 17 November 2026
How to Apply
To apply, download the Job Description and Person Specification from the attachments provided. Complete the online application form on Enable Ireland’s careers portal. Note: CVs will not be accepted.
Enable Ireland welcomes applications from candidates who will be eligible for Professional Registration in the coming months. In the event that candidates are considered for appointment pending their Professional Registration, they may initially be appointed to an assistant grade post.
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Frequently asked
- What are the essential registration requirements for this role?
- Candidates must be registered, or eligible for registration, as a Speech & Language Therapist by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU. Proof of Statutory Registration must be provided before a contract of employment can be issued, and annual registration must be maintained on appointment.
- Is a driver’s licence required for this position?
- Yes, a full manual driver’s licence with access to own transport is required. Applications from candidates with a learner permit will be considered, but employment will be conditional upon securing a full manual licence within 18 months of commencement.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 17 November 2026 before noon.
- What are the core duties of this role?
- The role involves providing Speech and Language Therapy services, including assessment and intervention, to children and adolescents enrolled on the Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT). Services are delivered across clinics, schools, preschools, special schools, children’s homes, and community settings.
- What benefits does Enable Ireland offer to employees?
- Enable Ireland offers a range of benefits including excellent internal and external training opportunities, generous annual leave entitlements (32 days per annum), flexible working, a long service reward scheme, pay-adjusted maternity, adoptive, and paternity leave, wellbeing benefits, and a pension.