Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Saint John of God Community Services Dublin South East, provides a network of education, training, employment, respite and community living supports to adults with intellectual disabilities in South Dublin

Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Permanent Full-Time Position

We are currently inviting applications for the post of Senior Speech and Language Therapist.

Candidates must have:

• A recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy and CORU registration
• A minimum of 3 years satisfactory post qualification experience including experience in the area of Intellectual Disability
• Have a qualification in dysphagia with at least 6 months’ post graduate experience working in the area of adult dysphagia.
• A keen interest in Adult Intellectual Disability
• Initiative, flexibility, enthusiasm and resourcefulness.
• Be responsible and accountable and have proven experience to properly discharge the functions of the role in line with best practice and professional standards.
• The ability to work as a part of a team providing supports for people with complex needs.
• Full Irish Driver’s License with access to own car.

Desirable Experience:

• Have completed Lámh training
• Have experience related to Augmentative and Alternative Communication.
• Have experience in delivering Staff Training Programmes.
• Have experience in supporting people who communicate through behaviours that challenge.

We can offer you:

• Membership of a dynamic Speech and Language Therapy Department
• CPD and research opportunities
• Multi-disciplinary work
• Supervision and mentoring from experienced staff
• Varied and interesting caseloads