Senior Speech and Language Therapist Part Time

Senior Speech and Language Therapist Part Time

- Cork City, County Cork, Ireland
- Part-time, Permanent

Who We Are

Horizons - Cope Foundation in Cork Communities one of the top 200 Employers in Ireland supports over 2,800 children and adults of every ability to live ‘Your Life, Your Way’. Since 1957, Horizons has played a vital role in communities right across Cork city and county.We work to enhance the lives of people with an intellectual disability and/or autism; working in partnership with them, their families and local communities to provide a broad range of person centred services and supports. We pr

Horizons - Cope Foundation in Cork Communities one of the top 200 Employers in Ireland supports over 2,800 children and adults of every ability to live ‘Your Life, Your Way’. Since 1957, Horizons has played a vital role in communities right across Cork city and county.We work to enhance the lives of people with an intellectual disability and/or autism; working in partnership with them, their families and local communities to provide a broad range of person centred services and supports. We pr Show more

Skills and attributes

- Teamwork
- Work on own initiative

Description

Children’s Disability Network Team 6

East Central Cork

Senior Speech and Language Therapist (Paediatrics)

Part Time, Permanent

2 days per week (0.4 WTE)

Horizons is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic part time Senior Grade Speech & Language Therapist in paediatric services. The successful applicant will work within an interdisciplinary team and will work as a member of a Children’s Disability Network Team.

Salary: The 9-point salary scale for the post as of 01/08/2025 (Pro rata for part time posts):

New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.

Applicants must possess the following:

- A BSc in Speech & Language Therapy or its’ equivalent is required
- The successful applicant must be CORU registered
- Have 3 years post qualification experience
- Hold a full clean driving licence and have their own vehicle at the time of application
- 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
- Experience supporting children with disabilities and their families is desirable but not essential

What we offer:

- Salary in line with the HSE consolidated pay scales
- Supervision appropriate to experience levels
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- CPD is actively encouraged and regular training and supervision provided
- A flexible and supportive work environment
- Research opportunities will be supported when in line with Horizons vision, mission and goals
- Membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme
- Subsidised canteen
- Onsite parking
- An opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives

Informal enquiries can be made to Caoimhe Dillion, Childrens Disability Network Manager (CDNT 6), on 0860617181.

Completed application forms must be returned no later than Sunday 26th October 2025. Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application.

Interviews will be held 21st of November 2025.

A panel may be formed for a 12-month period to fill future temporary or permanent part time Senior Speech and Language Therapist positions that may arise across all CDNTs managed by Horizons as Lead Agency. The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply.

Horizons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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