Communication and Language Specialist (CALS)

ChatterBug Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Seven weeks annual leave pro rata

NEST pension scheme with 5% employee 3

Healthcare cash plan

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card and discounts

Enhanced maternity provision

Job summary

Chatterbug is seeking a caring, organised Communication and Language Specialist (CALS) to support children and young people with speech, language and communication needs. You will work with Speech and Language Therapists to screen, plan and deliver targeted interventions across settings including schools, nurseries, homes and online appointments.

You will maintain records, monitor progress, and help implement agreed communication strategies with families, carers and education staff, while

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
• Ability to work with Speech and Language Therapists and educators.
• Strong observation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out screening and assess speech, language and communication needs using Brightspeech tools.
• Deliver individual and group interventions as agreed with supervisingSLT.
• Maintain accurate records and share progress observations with the SLT.
• Support parents, carers and education practitioners to implement communication strategies.
• Participate in supervision, training and service development activities.

Job description

Chatterbug is looking for a caring, organised and motivated Communication and Language Specialist (CALS) to support children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).

Working alongside Speech and Language Therapists, you will help children develop their communication skills through structured screening and individual or group interventions. You will use Chatterbugs Brightspeech screening tools, monitor progress and support parents, carers and education practitioners to implement agreed communication strategies.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with children, building positive relationships and making a meaningful difference to their development. You will receive role-specific training, regular clinical supervision and opportunities to develop your skills while working within clear clinical guidelines.

If you are dependable, observant, communicate well and are passionate about helping children and young people achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you., You will carry out speech, language and communication screening using Brightspeech tools, deliver agreed individual and group interventions, and re-screen children at appropriate review points to monitor progress.

You will maintain accurate records, share observations and outcomes with the supervising Speech and Language Therapist, and raise any concerns or unexpected findings promptly. You will also contribute information to therapist-led assessments and support the implementation of agreed communication strategies.

The role involves working collaboratively with children, families, carers and education practitioners across settings such as schools, nurseries, homes, community venues and online appointments. You will adapt activities to individual communication needs while following agreed plans and professional boundaries.

You will also participate in clinical supervision, training, quality assurance and service-development activities. Specialist assessments, diagnoses and final clinical decisions will remain the responsibility of the Speech and Language Therapist.

Chatterbug is an innovative social enterprise providing evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy services across the UK. We aim to make a positive and lasting difference to children, young people, families and communities by improving access to support for speech, language and communication needs.

Our team brings together clinical expertise, practical resources, technology and strong partnerships. We value open communication, collaboration, dependability and resilience, and encourage our people to take ownership of their work, share ideas and learn from feedback.

We offer a supportive working environment with role-specific induction, competency development and regular clinical supervision.

Benefits

• seven weeks annual leave, pro rata
• a NEST pension scheme with 5% employee and 3% employer contributions
• a healthcare cash plan
• wellbeing support
• a Blue Light Card and employee discount platforms
• Enhanced maternity provision and other cover are available subject to the relevant eligibility and service conditions

We are committed to safeguarding, inclusion and creating a workplace where people from diverse backgrounds feel welcome and supported.