BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – SOUTHERN REGION

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is a major voluntary organisation, which provides age related residential, educational and day services for adults with intellectual disabilities throughout the Cork area. We also provide services for children and young adults across Cork and Kerry with complex needs- Intellectual, Physical, Sensory disability, Autism and children at risk of or query developmental delay; where their needs require the support of an interdisciplinary team.

JOB SUMMARY

This post also involves working as part of an interdisciplinary team providing supports to children and young adults, 0-18yrs and their families. This will include children with Intellectual, Physical, Sensory disability, Autism and children at risk of or query developmental delay; where their needs require the support of an interdisciplinary team. These teams are under the national model of service provision “Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People” lead by the HSE. The successful candidate will be employed by the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland.
The local reporting relationship is to the Children’s Disability Network Manager. Speech & Language Therapists report professionally on issues of professional practice, CPD and clinical supervision to the Head of Discipline through the professional line management structure.
The Therapist will work in conjunction with other team members in co-ordinating and developing the service to meet the needs of the person supported group and the objectives of the organisation. The Senior Speech & Language Therapist will be responsible for the provision of a high-quality Speech & Language Therapy service and will carry out clinical and educational duties as required.
Assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions are provided in the context of an interdisciplinary team. The CDNT aims to maximise the child/ young adult’s full potential and works within the context of the family and community, empowering and supporting parents/care givers and family members.
The Network 1 North Kerry team is based in Listowel with an outreach service to Tralee to provide input to families from the Castleisland/Farranfore area

Please refer the Job description for details