Senior Grade

Senior Grade Speech and Language Therapist

Enable Ireland is seeking a Senior Speech & Language Therapist to join our Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) in Meath. This role offers a Part Time contract of 14 hours per week with a competitive salary scale of €59,662 - €70,624 (pro rata). If you are an experienced Speech & Language Therapist ready to lead, innovate and make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.

About Enable Ireland

Enable Ireland is a non‑profit organisation that provides vital therapy and support services to children and adults with disabilities and their families. Through the national Progressing Disabilities Services (PDS) model, our Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs) deliver family‑centred services that empower children and young people with complex needs to achieve their full potential. Enable Ireland is an equal opportunities employer and proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity.

Role Overview

As a Senior Speech & Language Therapist you will provide expert assessment and intervention to children and young people (0‑18 years) and their families while leading clinical and service development within the team. You will supervise and mentor junior staff and students, contribute to research and quality improvement and work across multiple settings including clinics, homes, schools and community environments.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage a complex caseload delivering high‑quality assessment, diagnosis and intervention.
- Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to staff‑grade Speech & Language Therapists and students.
- Lead service planning, innovation and quality improvement within the discipline.
- Collaborate within the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement coordinated, family‑centred care plans.
- Maintain professional and ethical standards, including CORU registration and Children First compliance.
- Represent the profession and Enable Ireland internally and externally.
- Support and contribute to research, audits and service evaluation initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Criteria

- Registered, or eligible for registration, on the Speech & Language Therapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU.
- Three years full‑time (or aggregate) post‑qualification clinical experience.
- High standard of suitability and professional ability for the duties of the office.
- Proof of statutory registration on the Speech & Language Therapists Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued.
- Annual registration on the Speech & Language Therapists Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU and confirmation of 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).

What’s on Offer

- Competitive Salary: €59,662 - €70,624 pro rata.
- Generous Annual Leave: 33 days pro rata, additional days for long service recognition.
- Pension Scheme: contributory pension scheme with income continuance and death‑in‑service benefits.
- Professional Development: strong commitment to leadership development, continuous professional growth and clinical supervision.
- Leadership Opportunity: chance to lead, mentor and shape services within a respected national organisation.
- Supportive Team Environment: motivated, collaborative team committed to making a meaningful difference.
- Family Leave: pay adjusted maternity, paternity and adoptive leave to support work‑life balance.
- Sick Leave: up to 13 weeks full pay and an additional 13 weeks at half pay within a 12‑month rolling period.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential wellbeing and support services available to all staff.
- Bike to Work Scheme: tax‑efficient purchase of bicycles and equipment for commuting.
- TaxSaver Commuter Tickets: significant savings on public transport costs.

Contract Specifics

Location: Meath

Contract Type: Part Time

Contract Hours: 14 Hours

Take the Next Step in Your Career

If you are a skilled and motivated Speech & Language Therapist ready to lead, innovate and make a lasting impact, we’re eager to hear from you. Apply via the short application form to apply.

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