Senior Speech And Language Therapist
Children’s Disability Network Team 8
Special Schools Pilot Post
Permanent Position
35 hour working week
The successful candidate will be based on site in a Special School in the Montenotte area (Cork City).
Cope Foundation is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Senior Grade Speech & Language Therapist in paediatric services. The successful applicant will work in a Special School in Montenotte, as a member of a Children’s Disability Network Team.
Applicants must possess the following:
- A BSc in Speech & Language Therapy or its’ equivalent is required.
- The successful applicant must be CORU registered
- Have 3 years post qualification experience
- Hold a full clean driving licence and have their own vehicle at the time of application
- Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office
- Experience of working with children with disabilities for a minimum of 1 year is essential
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience working with Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)
- Experience in the area of Paediatric Dysphagia
What we offer:
- Salary in line with the HSE consolidated pay scales
- Supervision appropriate to experience levels
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- CPD is actively encouraged and regular training and supervision provided
- A flexible and supportive work environment
- Research opportunities will be supported when in line with Cope foundations vision, mission and goals
- Membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme
- Subsidised canteen
- Onsite parking
- An opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives
Informal enquiries can be made to Emily Sexton, Interim Childrens Disability Network Manager on 086 083 1419.
Completed application forms must be returned no later than Monday 14th October 2024.
Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application.
The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply.
Visit our website at www.cope-foundation.ie
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