About the Role
The Speech & Language Therapist will work across Orchard Community Care (Disability) to provide a range of speech and language therapy inputs to children and adults with an intellectual disability.
Job Description:
* Provide comprehensive speech and language therapy assessments and interventions to children and young people with complex disabilities, focusing on enhancing their communication and functional abilities and participation in daily activities.
* Demonstrate exemplary clinical skills in SLT assessment, intervention, and diagnostics to meet the specific needs of children and young people with a range of disabilities, including physical, sensory, autism, etc.
* Provide a speech and language therapy service, including communication assessment, diagnostics, and intervention, as well as ongoing service delivery to children and adults with a range of disabilities.
* Develop individualized treatment plans and support plans based on evidence-based practices.
* Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and other MDT members in an interdisciplinary model to provide holistic care.
* Engage with families and caregivers, staff, and families to provide education and support regarding their child's or the supported individual's communication needs.
* Participate in service development initiatives and quality improvement projects.
Team Support:
* Provide education, training, and support to team members providing care to empower them to facilitate the development of the people we support.
* Develop and maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, treatment, individualised support plans, and progress reports in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
Continuous Professional Development:
* Stay abreast of the latest research and best practices in paediatric occupational therapy and apply this knowledge to improve service delivery.
* Monitor and keep up-to-date with developments in speech and language therapy, especially in the field of disabilities, including attending training courses and participating in research to improve service delivery.
Reporting Relationship and Location:
* The post holder will report to the Regional Director of Orchard Community Care.
* The post holder will be based in Sligo and will be required to travel to our premises across the West and North West.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
* A recognised third-level qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
* A minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience, preferably working with children and young adults with disabilities.
* Ideal experience in delivering communication aid programmes, including Lamh, and being registered or eligible for registration as a Speech & Language Therapist by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU.
* Valid Garda Clearance and valid Overseas Clearance (if applicant lived abroad for more than 6 months).
* A full driver's license with eligibility to drive in Ireland and access to a vehicle.
* Eligibility to work in the state without restriction.
Desirable Criteria:
* Clinical experience of working with children, adults, and their families as part of an interdisciplinary team with relevant specific training or Demonstrates sufficient clinical skills in Speech and Language Therapy assessment, intervention, and diagnostics to meet the specific needs of the relevant caseload.
Benefits:
* Comprehensive induction process.
* Extensive training programme.
* On-going mentoring and support.
* Continuous Professional Development support.
* Career progression opportunities.
* Competitive salary with increments.
* Premium rates paid on Sunday and Bank Holidays.
* Flexible work schedule to accommodate both staff and service users.
* Refer a friend initiative.
* Working in a well-resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary team.
* Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families.