Experienced Speech and Language Therapist Sheffield

ChatterBug LTD; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST pension scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Healthcare cash plan

Enhanced maternity provision

Long-term sickness cover

Job summary

Chatterbug Speech & Language Therapy in Sheffield is seeking an experienced SLT to act as a named Link Therapist for schools, assessing and formulating cases, and delivering direct work with children. The role includes coaching and supporting education staff within a locality-based MDT, ensuring timely escalation when specialist input is needed.

The post holder will work autonomously within a multidisciplinary framework, contribute to service development, and monitor outcomes to drive

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration.
• Membership of RCSLT (or willingness to maintain).

Responsibilities

• Act as a named Link Therapist for schools, undertake assessment and clinical formulation, deliver direct individual or group work where clinically appropriate, and provide universal and targeted advice, coaching and modelling to education staff.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary decision making, identify when specialist assessment or intervention is required and support escalation and handover.
• Share knowledge with less experienced clinicians and contribute to service improvement and outcome monitoring.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Caseload management

Communication skills

Autonomy

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

RCSLT membership

Job description

Job Description

Experienced Speech and Language Therapist

Salary: £42,170-£48,117 FTE, pro-rated (depending on experience)

Working pattern: Full-time, term time plus 12 additional days

Location: Sheffield

Chatterbug Speech & Language Therapy

Chatterbug is an innovative Social Enterprise providing high-quality, evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy services across the UK.

Our mission is to create a positive, lasting impact for children, families, and communities. We pride ourselves on delivering results that truly make a difference, regardless of a client's background. Our passionate team consists of highly skilled Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) and assistants who put the child at the heart of everything they do.

As a social enterprise, we invest in our people and our community, ensuring that we not only deliver excellent service but also advocate for the needs of those with speech, language, and communication difficulties (SLCN).

The postholder will provide experienced, autonomous Speech and Language Therapy within Chatterbug's new Sheffield service. Working across a locality based multidisciplinary model, you will combine assessment, formulation and intervention with practical coaching and consultation for schools, families and other professionals.

At Chatterbug, you will work with clinicians who are actively pushing standards and raising the bar for Speech and Language Therapy. You will have access to innovative tools, evidence-informed frameworks and emerging approaches that support high-quality practice and measurable outcomes. We expect our therapists to think critically, stay curious and contribute to the ongoing development of the profession, and we provide the environment to do exactly that.

Brief Job Description

You will act as a named Link Therapist for schools, undertake assessment and clinical formulation, deliver direct individual or group work where clinically appropriate, and provide universal and targeted advice, coaching and modelling to education staff.

You will contribute confidently to multidisciplinary decision making, identify when specialist assessment or intervention is required and support effective escalation and handover. You will also share your knowledge with less experienced clinicians and contribute to service improvement and outcome monitoring.

4. About You

Experience:

• Established experience working with children and young people with Speech, Language, and Communication Needs
• Experience working collaboratively with education settings, families and multidisciplinary partners

Skills:

• Strong clinical reasoning, formulation and caseload management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence working autonomously, recognising when specialist escalation is required and contributing effectively to a wider team

Qualifications:

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent)
• HCPC registration
• Membership of RCSLT (or willingness to maintain)

Attributes: You are an experienced, reflective clinician who takes ownership of your work and uses sound clinical judgement. You are collaborative, solution-focused and motivated to share your knowledge while continuing to develop your own practice.

Our Values

At Chatterbug, our values guide how we work with each other and our clients. We are looking for individuals who embody our Constitution:

• Open: We are honest, transparent, and welcome new ideas.
• Connected: We work as a community, sharing knowledge and supporting one another.
• Dependable: We build relationships based on trust and consistency.
• Fortitude: We are resilient, brave, and committed to overcoming challenges to achieve the best results.

Our Behaviours

To live our values, we demonstrate four core behaviours in everything we do. We look for team members who:

• Take Ownership: We take responsibility for our actions and their outcomes. We don’t wait to be told what to do; we see a need, and we act. We are accountable to ourselves, our colleagues, and our clients.
• Are Solution-Focused: We don’t just identify problems; we bring ideas on how to fix them. We approach challenges with a positive mindset, seeking creative and effective ways to overcome obstacles.
• Communicate with Clarity: Communication is at the heart of what we do. We share information openly, listen actively, and ensure our messages are understood. We are honest, respectful, and transparent.
• Have a Growth Mindset: We are committed to continuous improvement. We embrace learning opportunities, seek feedback to help us grow, and remain adaptable to ensure we provide the best possible service.

7. What We Offer

We care about our team's wellbeing and development. When you join Chatterbug, you receive:

• NEST pension scheme: 5% employee + 3% employer contribution (8% total)
• Blue Light Card and employee discount platforms
• Healthcare cash plan and wellbeing support (including 24/7 confidential support line)
• Enhanced maternity provision (subject to length of service)
• Long-term sickness and death in service cover (subject to eligibility)

8. Diversity & Safeguarding

Safeguarding: Chatterbug is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.

Inclusion: We are an inclusive organisation that values diversity. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are neurodivergent, disabled, from minority ethnic communities, or from LGBTQIA+ communities.

Job Description

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