Autism Speech and Language Therapist

RGH-Global Ltd; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Runcorn area is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to conduct Autism diagnostic assessments. The role involves collaboration with families and multi-agency teams, focusing on children with complex needs. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Supportive team

Career development opportunities

Flexible hours for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience as an SLT.
• Experience with children with complex needs and ASD diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Support assessments and interventions for children.
• Undertake assessments for children on the Autistic diagnostic assessment pathway.

Skills

Communication

Job description

Position: Speech and Language Therapist - Autism/ASD

Location: Runcorn Area - WA7

Role: Permanent

Salary: £36,000 - £52,000 (depending on experience)

Start: ASAP

Due to movement and growth within the team, our client is looking for SLT to undertake Autism diagnostic assessments in the Halton (Widnes and Runcorn) area. The post can focus exclusively on this area or, at the successful applicant's request, include other SLT service delivery activities.

The Role:

The successful candidate will support assessment and interventions for children for whom we receive a request for specific services. This will include undertaking assessments for children on the Autistic diagnostic assessment pathway, writing reports following DSM-5 criteria, and supporting decision-making as part of the Multi-disciplinary team.

The assessments are mostly completed within educational settings, Family Hubs, or the family home and often involve collaboration with parents, carers, and the Multi-agency team.

Requirements:

1. Three or more years of experience working as an SLT.
2. Experience working with children who have complex needs and young people with an ASD diagnosis.
3. Experience in undertaking Autistic diagnostic assessments and writing reports.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable:

1. ADOS-2 trained.

Benefits:

1. A supportive team.
2. Opportunities to shape the services.
3. An attractive salary depending on experience.
4. Hours that suit your needs and promote work-life balance.
5. Career development opportunities, including training and supervision to develop specialisms in a wide range of service areas including dysphagia, ASD assessments, etc.