We are a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We currently provide services in Limerick, North Tipperary, and Dublin. Our mission at Avista is to work together with the people we support to live their best lives through the delivery of quality services while promoting their roles as active citizens in an inclusive society.
Description
Avista is a dynamic disability service providing clinical supports and residential services to children with complex disability needs and their families. We have 3 network teams in Blanchardstown, Blakestown & Cabra. You will be joining dynamic, family centred, interdisciplinary teams with excellent access to supervision and support from the team. The successful candidates will be required to work as part of an Interdisciplinary Team that provides services to 0-18 year old children and young persons with complex needs. The candidates will work in partnership with families within a family centred model.
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:
SENIOR SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPIST
CHILDREN’S SERVICES, DUBLIN
*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.
Minimum Requirements
1. A degree in clinical speech and language therapy
2. Up to date CORU registration
3. Dysphagia training
4. Minimum of 3 years work experience as a SLT
5. Minimum 6 – 12 months experience working as a SLT in paediatric disability
6. Eligibility to work in the Republic of Ireland
7. Full Clean Driving licence and use of a car
8. Experience working with children/young people with complex disabilities and/or Autism
9. Ability to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team
Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioral competencies of Avista competency framework; this can be found on the last page of the Job Description.
REQ: 27189
Why work with us?
* Supportive and innovative working environment
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Free onsite car parking
* Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme
* Bike to work Scheme
* Tax Saver Travel Scheme
Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at:
Where applicants meet the requirements for this role and are shortlisted for interview, it is expected that the interview will take place within the following two weeks.
Informal enquiries to Liam Callaghan, Service Manager, Tel; 087 982 9513 OR
“A panel may be formed from which current and future vacancies across the 3 CDNT's may be filled.”
Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
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