Speech and Language Therapist – Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow
39 hours per week – Fixed term contract (1 year)
Job reference: SLT_NTMK_1405
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 Care plans
Paid Maternity leave
Paid Paternity leave
22 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
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.
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