Autism Speech and Language Therapist

RGH-Global Limited; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist specializing in Autism for a permanent role in the Runcorn area. The successful candidate will conduct diagnostic assessments and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, providing essential support for children in educational settings and family homes. The role offers a flexible work-life balance and career development opportunities in various service areas.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Training and supervision provided

Qualifications

• Three or more years experience as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience with complex needs and ASD diagnosis.
• ADOS2 trained.

Responsibilities

• Support assessments and interventions for children with ASD.
• Write reports according to DSM5 guidelines.
• Collaborate with families and multi-agency teams.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Job description

About the job Autism Speech and Language Therapist

Position:Speech and Language Therapist -Autism/ASD

Location:Runcorn Area - WA7

Role: Permanent

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 in this area or, at the successful applicants 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 which follow the DSM5 and supporting a decision 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:

• Three or more years experience working as an SLT.
• Experience working with children who have complex needs and young people with an ASD diagnosis.
• Experience in undertaking Autistic diagnostic assessments and writing reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• ADOS2 trained.
• A supportive team.
• Opportunities to shape the services.
• An attractive salary depending on experience.
• Hours that suit your needs and promote a work life balance.
• Career development opportunities, including training and supervision to develop specialisms in a wide range of service areas including dysphagia, ASD assessments etc