Speech and Language Therapist

Autism Initiatives Ireland CLG; Newtown Mountkennedy; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service organization is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist. The role involves supporting individuals in their daily living activities and promoting community engagement. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and have a minimum of 2 years of postgraduate experience. This position offers flexibility and the chance to work across various services in Leinster, with a commitment to high-quality standards.

Benefits

Access to Education Support Scheme

Company pension with company contribution

Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance

Paid Maternity leave

Paid Paternity leave

11 days annual leave

Premium rates for evening and weekend work

Bike to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Your Birthday off

Paid breaks

Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years post graduate experience as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Current registration with CORU as a Speech and Language Therapist is essential.
• Registration with IASLT desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living activities and personal care.
• Assist people to engage in their community.
• Undertake competency assessments for the people supported.

Skills

Experience in working in adult disability services

Excellent Communication Skills

Ability to work alone and on own initiative

Knowledge of relevant legislation

Education

Recognised Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Speech and Language Therapist – Newtownmountkennedy, Co.Wicklow

19.5 hours per week – Fixed term contract (2 years)

Job reference: SLT_NTMK_2110

Essential criteria and qualifications required:

• Recognised Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• A minimum of 2 years post graduate experience as a Speech and Language Therapist
• Current registration with CORU as a Speech and Language Therapist
• Registration with IASLT desirable
• Full, clean driving licence with access to a vehicle and business insurance (minimum 2 years and aged 23 years or over for insurance purpose)
• Permission to work in Ireland essential

Benefits Include

• Access to Education Support Scheme
• Company pension with company contribution
• Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
• Paid Maternity leave
• Paid Paternity leave
• 11 days annual leave
• Premium rates for evening and weekend work
• Bike to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
• Paid breaks
• Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
• Fantastic development and career progression opportunities

Essential skills:

• Experience in working in adult disability services, particularly in the area of autism
• Undertake competency assessments for the people we support
• Be quality conscious and work to ensure high quality standards are maintained
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Ability to work alone and on own initiative
• Ability to work as part of a clinical team
• Knowledge of relevant legislation

Who the people we support would like support from:

We are looking for a Facilitator who can:

• Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me
• Adapt their communication style to suit my needs
• Be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind
• Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care
• Support me to engage in my community
• Help me learn new skills
• Support me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisions

Schedule

The successful candidate will be based in Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow but will be required to travel to our services across Leinster as part of the role. This role offers full flexibility, taking into account that the needs of the services remain a priority.

Full Job Specification available on request