Salary: from €20,****** per annum
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Hours: Part-Time
Job Reference Number: SLT_NTMK_****
Job Location: Ireland
Job Area: Newtownmountkennedy, Co.
Wicklow
Closing Date: 29th September ****
Speech and Language Therapist – Leinster
19.5 hours per week – Fixed term contract (2 years)
Since first opening our doors in ****, Autism Initiatives Ireland has provided specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Community Support Services.
Our vision statement voices our expectation that through supportive action people with autism can learn, develop and be enabled to have a sense of ownership over their own lives.
Our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their families and carers in providing specialist individually tailored services for all to thrive from.
In recent years we have successfully expanded our services throughout Dublin, Kildare, Wexford and Wicklow and continue to seek out opportunities where we can offer assistance and value.
Given the significant role our team play in the lives of those we support our recruitment is focused on individuals willing to go the extra mile.
Whether it's helping the people we support to live independently, enjoy a better quality of life, or play a more active role in their communities our team always strives to deliver the best service possible.
The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role, including a detailed induction before joining the service.
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 people 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 Tallaght, Co.
Dublin 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.
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
Full Job Specification available on request