Speech and Language Therapist

Stewarts Care; Dublin; On-site; EUR 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public sector pay

Pension scheme

Sick pay

Health insurance

Hospital Saturday Fund

Health Services Credit Union

CPD support

Cycle to Work

Enhanced parental leave

Probation period benefits

Job summary

Stewarts Care is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join the Adult Services SLT team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Speech and Language Therapy Manager, you will deliver person-centred, evidence-based therapy to adults with complex needs.

You will carry out SLT and MDT assessments, support feeding, eating, drinking and swallowing needs, and work within a multi-disciplinary framework to optimise communication and swallowing outcomes. Driving licence required.

Qualifications

• Holder of CORU-approved Speech and Language Therapy qualification.
• Maintains annual CORU registration.
• Experience carrying out SLT and MDT assessments with adults with complex needs.
• Experience supporting feeding, eating, drinking and swallowing (FEDS) needs.
• Knowledge of Disability Act 2005 and Health Act 2007.
• Full clean driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred, evidence-based speech and language therapy services to adults in the Adult Services Department.
• Carry out SLT and MDT assessments with adults who have complex needs.
• Collaborate with the MDT to plan and implement care plans.

Education

CORU-approved Speech and Language Therapy qualification

Job description

Job Advertisement – Speech and Language Therapist Adult Services

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 Speech and Language Therapy Manager the Speech and Language Therapist will on a Permanent contract The post holder will have the opportunity to provide person‑centred, evidence‑based speech and language therapy services in the Adult Services Department as part of the SLT team.

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 registration on the Speech and Language Therapy Register maintained by the Speech and Language Therapy Registration Board at CORU.
• Experience carrying out SLT and MDT assessments with adults who have complex needs.
• Qualified to practice in, and experience supporting people with Feeding, Eating, Drinking and Swallowing (FEDS) needs.
• Knowledge of the Disability Act 2005 and Health Act 2007.
• Have a full clean driving licence and access to a car.
• Ideally, we are seeking candidates with experience of working with adults who have complex needs (physical and intellectual 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.

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