Band 6 – Speech & Language Therapist – Peterborough – Permanent

Pulsejobs.com; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Speech & Language Therapist to support young adults in developing communication skills. This full-time role involves assessments, personalized intervention plans, and collaboration with families and educators. The position offers a supportive environment with extensive benefits, including generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

40 days of annual leave

Company pension and life assurance

Blue Light Card discounts

Excellent clinical supervision

Ongoing professional development

Friendly, high-performing team

Refer a Friend Scheme

Fully funded DBS checks

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in learning disability or mental health settings.
• Willingness to complete dysphagia competency framework.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out assessments of individuals’ communication needs.
• Formulating personalised intervention plans.
• Promoting functional communication in everyday contexts.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

HCPC Registration

Job description

Job Title:Speech & Language Therapist
Banding:Band 6
Location: Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Start Date:ASAP
Duration:Permanent
Rate:£32K – £40K per annum
Working hours:Full-time, Monday – Friday

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Speech & Language Therapist to join our esteemed client in Peterborough. As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will hold a caseload within the College where you will provide a service to young adults aged 16 to 25 years. You will support individuals to develop communication skills, with the aim of promoting independence and empowering them to lead a lifestyle of their choosing. Your input will play a vital role in preparing individuals for adulthood and enabling them to engage meaningfully in their communities.

This is a unique opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with young people, seeing first-hand the positive impact of your support on their learning, independence, and overall quality of life.

The College is set in a beautiful rural location with extensive grounds to explore. The site includes catering facilities with a cafeteria, and a central hub with five dedicated learning bases. We have an on-site animal husbandry provision and horticulture area, offering students hands-on, practical learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out assessments of individuals’ communication needs.
• Working closely with the individual, their family, educators, and carers to ensure a holistic understanding.
• Formulating personalised intervention plans and actively supporting individuals in achieving their goals.
• Promoting functional communication in everyday contexts by embedding support across the curriculum, which may include subjects such as:
  • Creative Arts
  • Environmental learning (animal care, gardening, and woodland studies)
  • Personal Development and Work Skills
  • Functional skills
  • Independent living
  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • Reading

Qualifications and Experience:

• HCPC Registered or pending registration if newly qualified.
• Experience, either life experience, placement, or in post, working in relevant areas (e.g., learning disability, specialist school settings, mental health settings) will be of benefit.
• Demonstrating a passion for supporting individuals with these needs.
• Willingness to complete dysphagia eating, drinking, and swallowing competency framework.

Benefits:

• 40 days of annual leave.
• Company pension and life assurance.
• Blue Light Card – enjoy discounts at over 15,000 stores and restaurants.
• Excellent clinical supervision.
• Ongoing continued professional development and training opportunities.
• A friendly, well-established, high-performing team including Occupational Therapy, Music Therapy, Educational Psychology, and Service Development Practitioners.
• Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Fully funded DBS checks.
• Free on-site parking.

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How to Apply

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