Speech Therapist
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Job Description
We're Hiring: Paediatric Speech Therapist
Make a Difference, One Child and One Family at a Time!
Are you passionate about helping children find their voice and reach their potential We are looking for a caring and motivated Speech Therapist to join our team, providing clinic-based therapy for infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents aged 1-16 years.
We believe that every child is unique and that families are essential partners in a child's development. Our approach focuses on understanding each family's concerns, working towards meaningful goals, and empowering caregivers with practical strategies to support their child's progress in everyday life.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Conduct speech, language, communication, and developmental assessments to identify each child's strengths and areas of need.
- Plan and deliver individualised, engaging, and developmentally appropriate therapy sessions.
- Work closely with parents and caregivers to establish meaningful goals based on the child's and family's priorities.
- Empower families through caregiver coaching, practical strategies, and home-based activities to support progress beyond the clinic.
- Monitor children's progress and adapt therapy plans according to their evolving needs.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation, assessment reports, and progress records.
- Collaborate with families and other professionals where appropriate to support each child's overall development.
- Create a warm, safe, and supportive environment where children and families feel heard, understood, and encouraged.
Requirements
- Degree qualification in Speech and Language Therapy or Speech-Language Pathology and AHPC full registration.
- A passion for working with children and supporting families.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- A compassionate, patient, and flexible approach to therapy.
- Experience in paediatric therapy is an advantage enthusiastic early-career therapists are welcome to apply.
Who We're Looking For
Someone who believes therapy goes beyond the clinic session - a therapist who values family partnerships, celebrates every milestone, and is passionate about making a meaningful difference in children's everyday lives.
If you share our vision of helping children thrive through individualised, family-centred care, we would love to hear from you!
More Info
Key Skills
Speech and Language Therapy
Speech-Language Pathology
AHPC full registration
