Speech & Language Therapy Assistant

Speech & Language Therapy Assistant

Permanent Contract - 39 hours per week

Location: Kildare Town and Athy, Co. Kildare

Speech & Language Therapy Assistant Salary Scale - €34,434 to max €38,813 DOE

In line with the HSE National Programme for Progressing Disability Services , Kare is the Lead Agency for the provision of supports across South Kildare West Wicklow. The successful candidate will join an established Interdisciplinary CDNT, providing quality, evidenced based and family-centred supports for children and young people aged 0-18 years, who present with complex needs within an interdisciplinary framework, to support their development to enable active participation in community life.

This role includes clinical and administrative duties that support Speech and Language Therapists in providing a high-quality service to users.

Responsibilities

Follow plans as determined and delegated by a Speech and Language Therapist including assisting in the provision of education and advice on the use of enabling equipment.

Collaborate with the child/young person, their family, carers and other staff in the provision of support and advice

Carry out duties related to the planning, organisation and maintenance of Speech and Language Therapy programmes.

Maintain accurate records of service user assessments and interventions & maintain clinical notes relating to clinical work in service user files in accordance with local service protocols.

Maintain professional standards in relation to consent, confidentiality, ethics and legislation.

Carry out the administrative and clerical duties required to support the Speech and Language Therapy staff and the Speech and Language Therapy department

Requirements

Minimum FETAC Level 5 qualification in Speech & Language Therapy/Social Care/relevant area

Minimum 2 years' experience working in a social care/intellectual disability setting with children and young people

A good understanding of the role of the Speech and Language Therapist Assistant

Knowledge of the Speech and Language Therapy service in the CDNT

Competent computer and administrative skills

Own transport and a Full, Clean Drivers Licence

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (subject to service)

Rewarding work with flexible hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory Pension Plan

Optional Salary Protection Plan

Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression

A detailed Job Description is available on request. Informal enquires to Catherine Byrne on 045 908644. Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and Garda Vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable.

How to Apply

Please submit your current CV and cover letter, outlining your suitability for the role. Closing date for applications is 12th December 2024.

About Kare

Kare is an innovative and progressive voluntary organisation, committed to providing an individualised service based on best practice to over 400 children and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families. Since 1967 Kare has developed and grown to provide a full range of high-quality services in Mid/South Kildare, East Offaly, and West Wicklow. Kare is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to staff training and development. Our Values: Respect, Rights, Collaboration, Quality, Person Centred

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