Senior Speech & Language Therapist

Rezoomo; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Sunbeam House Services in Bray, Co. Wicklow, invites a passionate Senior Speech & Language Therapist to join our multidisciplinary clinical team and help people communicate in ways that matter to them.

You will manage a complex caseload across Total Communication, AAC and dysphagia, ensuring person-centred, rights-based care. Based in Bray with travel across Wicklow and South Dublin, you will lead service development, contribute to clinical governance and mentor developing therapists to

Qualifications

• CORU registered or eligible for registration.
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and complex needs.
• Expertise in dysphagia/FEDS management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and influence service development across a large disability organisation.
• Work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Drive innovative communication initiatives, including Total Communication and AAC.
• Mentor and support developing therapists and students.
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and best practice initiatives.

Skills

CORU

Speech Therapist

Job description

Sunbeam House Services (SHS) take pride in supporting people with intellectual disabilities and complex needs to have choice and control over their lives.We offer a range of supports tailored to individual needs.We are a rights-based organisation and recognise that every person we support is unique and a valued member of society.

Skills and attributes

• CORU
• Speech Therapist

Description

Join a Team Where Communication Changes Lives

At Sunbeam House Services, we believe every person has the right to be heard, understood and supported to live a life of their choosing. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Speech & Language Therapist to join our growing multidisciplinary clinical team and help make that vision a reality.

Why Join Sunbeam?

This is more than a clinical role.

You will be part of an organisation committed to human rights, person-centred practice, inclusion and meaningful participation for adults with intellectual disabilities. Our services are delivered in line with UNCRPD principles and New Directions, supporting people to achieve outcomes that matter to them.

As a Senior SLT, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead and influence service development across a large disability organisation
• Work as part of a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team
• Drive innovative communication initiatives, including Total Communication and AAC
• Make a lasting impact on communication, health, wellbeing and quality of life
• Mentor and support developing therapists and students
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and best practice initiatives

About the Role

Based in Bray, Co. Wicklow, with services across Wicklow and South Dublin, you will manage a complex caseload across both:

• Total Communication
• AAC and Assistive Communication
• Easy Read and accessible information
• Communication partner training
• Dysphagia assessment and management
• IDDSI implementation
• Staff training and clinical governance support

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Is CORU registered (or eligible for registration)
• Has a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience
• Has experience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities
• Has expertise in dysphagia/FEDS management
• Is passionate about person-centred, rights-based practice
• Enjoys collaborative working and clinical leadership
• Wants to help shape and develop services for the future

What Makes Sunbeam Different?

Our Speech & Language Therapy Department plays a central role in organisational development, supporting:

You'll be joining a service where your professional expertise is valued, your ideas are welcomed, and your work directly impacts the lives of the people we support.

Our Values in Action

At Sunbeam House Services, we are committed to:

• Respecting rights, choices and individuality
• Building meaningful relationships
• Promoting inclusion and active participation
• Delivering high-quality, evidence-based supports
• Creating opportunities for people to live fulfilling lives of their choosing

Location: Bray, Co. Wicklow (with travel across service locations)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: HSE Senior Speech & Language Therapist Scale (Grade Code 3379)

Sunbeam House Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer