Speech and Language Therapist - Adult Services (SC******)
Stewarts Care
Reference
: ******
Speciality / Area of expertise: Speech and Language Therapy
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 Wholetime
contract, work as part of the SLT team to provide person-centred, evidence-based speech and language therapy services within the Adult Services Department in Stewarts Care, inclusive of the assessment and management of Feeding, Eating, Drinking and Swallowing (FEDS) difficulties and alternative and augmentative communication (AAC).
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.
Good working knowledge of all relevant legislation.
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, €44,563 – €63,786 per annum (including LSI).
Reference: SC******
Informal enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Sarah McDonagh, Speech and Language Therapy Manager; Email: ******
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 ****** in confidence.
For complete details view the full job description in the Additional Information section below.
Type of Position: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Additional Information:
Speech and Language Therapist Adult Services_Candidate Brief.pdf
Location: Adults Services, Palmerstown
Country: Ireland
Stewarts Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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