Speech and Language Therapist

Stewarts Care; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,514 - 65,068; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public sector pay & pension

Sick pay scheme

VHI group insurance scheme

Hospital Saturday Fund

Health Services Credit Union

Education and CPD support

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Free online GP

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted onsite gym and pool

Job summary

Stewarts Care in Ireland is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist on a permanent contract to join our established SLT team on the CDNT5. The role involves assessment, diagnostics and intervention for children with complex needs, delivering ongoing services to families, with professional supervision and CPD opportunities provided.

We offer a competitive public sector pay scale and pension, plus benefits and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Hold a qualification in Speech and Language Therapy approved by CORU.
• Practitioners must maintain annual CORU registration.
• Effective communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Effective planning, organisational and time management skills.
• Experience of working with children and adolescents with a range of disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide a speech and language service including assessment, diagnostics and intervention and ongoing service delivery to children with complex needs and their families.
• Professional clinical supervision will be provided.
• Continuous Professional Development opportunities will be provided.

Skills

CORU registration

Communication

Teamwork

Planning & Organisation

Experience with children

Education

SLT qualification CORU approved

Job description

Speech and Language Therapist – Staff Grade – CDNT5

About Us

Stewarts Care is a long-established voluntary organisation, funded by the HSE under Section 38. We support people with intellectual disabilities through residential care, day services, independent living, job advocacy, and vocational training.

Purpose of the Post

Reporting to CDNT5 Manager the Speech and Language Therapist will on a Permanent contract The Speech and Language Therapist will join a well established SLT team on the CDNT and will be responsible for the provision of a speech and language service to include assessment diagnostics and intervention and ongoing service delivery to children with complex needs and their families.

Professional clinical supervision will be provided.

Continuous Professional Development opportunities will be provided.

Experience and Qualifications

• Hold a qualification in Speech and Language Therapy approved by the Speech and Language Therapy Registration Board at CORU.
• Practitioners must maintain annual CORU registration.
• Effective communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Effective planning, organisational and time management skills.
• Experience of working with children and adolescents with a range of disabilities.

Benefits and Perks

• Financial: Public sector pay & pension, sick pay scheme, VHI group insurance scheme, Hospital Saturday Fund, Health Services Credit Union.
• Career Development: Education and CPD support, opportunities for development and progression.
• Family & Lifestyle: Enhanced parental leave benefits, Cycle to Work scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing: Free online GP, Employee Assistance Programme, discounted onsite leisure centre (gym and pool), subsidised onsite canteen.
• Note: Certain benefits are available following successful completion of the probation period.

Salary:

In line with the Department of Health consolidated pay scales, the current salary scale is Speech and Language Therapist €45,514 – €65,068 per annum (including LSI).

Stewarts Care is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

Applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process may contact [e-mail] in confidence.

Informal enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Claire Donnelly, Childrens Disability Network Manager