Applications are invited for the above Permanent Full Time position - 35 hours per week.
The Organisation:
Stewarts Care is a long-established voluntary organisation providing comprehensive community-based services to people with intellectual disabilities.
We support people across a wide range of services within residential settings, day services, supported independent living, job advocacy and vocational training.
Purpose of the Post:
To provide an evidence-based speech and language therapy service to Service Users in Stewarts Care. This incorporates the provision of Feeding, Eating, Drinking and Swallowing (FEDS) management and the provision of supports for Service Users’ communication skills, using a variety of approaches. The post holder will work in conjunction with members of the multidisciplinary team to enhance the quality of life of the Service Users of Stewarts Care.
The Person:
- Must hold a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Speech and Language Studies from the University of Dublin or equivalent qualification. Professional Qualifications received outside the Republic of Ireland including the U.K must be validated by the Validation unit of CORU prior to commencement of employment.
- Must be registered with CORU as a Speech & Language Therapist
- Have Membership or eligibility for membership of the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (IASLT).
- All candidates must have a minimum of three years satisfactory post qualification experience.
- Be able to evidence of the ability to achieve results through effective collaboration in a complex environment.
- Have excellent communication skills
- Full Driving License and access to a car.
Salary and qualifications are in accordance with Department of Health consolidated pay scales. Salary Scale is Speech & Language Therapist, Senior - €63,912-€75,254 per annum.
For more details view the full job description in the Additional Information section below.
