Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Together Trust; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist at Inscape House School in Cheadle. You will work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team focused on delivering high-quality services to children and young people with autism spectrum conditions. This full-time role offers a salary of £43,753 and includes exceptional benefits such as a generous pension scheme and comprehensive training opportunities. Join us and help make a difference in the lives of those we support.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Occupational sick pay

Cycle to work scheme

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in clinical settings.
• Experience with Autism Spectrum Conditions.
• Ability to manage a caseload and work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical supervision within Speech and Language Therapy Team.
• Manage a caseload of pupils with complex needs.
• Conduct assessments and develop therapy recommendations.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Assessment skills

Intervention strategies

Consultation

Education

Degree in Speech & Language Therapy

Postgraduate qualification in relevant area

Member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists

Current HCPC registration

Job description

Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

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Package Description

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.

Package Description

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.

Are you creative and passionate about helping individuals develop their skills?

Are you personable and able to coach and develop staff confidence?

Are you driven to help someone reach their potential?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Join our therapy team at Inscape House School as a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. Our specialist school supports children and young people aged 5 to 19 years with autism spectrum conditions and related social communication difficulties.

Position Details

Hours: 37.5 per week over 41 weeks (term time)

Salary: £43,753 (Pro-rated from £48,022 FTE)

Location: Inscape House School, Cheadle, Stockport

Reports to: Internal Therapy Lead

Role Overview: Work within a multi-disciplinary team of experienced therapists, advisory teachers, positive behaviour support colleagues, psychologists, and other support team members. Engage in varied activities including assessment, intervention, and monitoring for pupils with autism spectrum conditions, delivering high-quality services to children, young people, and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead clinical supervision and management within the Speech and Language Therapy Team.
• Develop policies and procedures in your area of clinical specialism.
• Manage a caseload of pupils with complex needs, supporting families and carers.
• Conduct initial assessments of pupils' speech, language, and communication skills.
• Develop therapy recommendations at universal, targeted, and specialist levels.
• Provide advice, consultation, and training to pupils, school staff, and families.
• Deliver bespoke support for pupils requiring specialist input.
• Make clinical decisions regarding therapy input and deliver or support others in delivering it.
• Complete referrals to internal and external services as needed.
• Contribute to termly appraisal meetings and service reviews.
• Use data to monitor progress and implement evidence-based intervention strategies.
  
  

About You

• Degree (or equivalent) in Speech & Language Therapy.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant area.
• Member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists with completion of NQP Goals and Competencies Framework.
• Current registration with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC).
• Evidence of relevant postgraduate training (e.g., AAC, dysphagia, TEACCH).
• Significant post-qualification experience in various clinical settings.
• Experience working with young people and/or adults with Autism Spectrum Conditions.
• Experience in providing clinical supervision.
• Experience in devising and delivering training and working in a multidisciplinary manner.
• Ability to manage and prioritise your caseload and work autonomously.
  
  

Benefits

• Annual Leave 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions initially rising with length of service and up to 6 x basic salary death in service benefit.
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home.
  
  

Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, you’ll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters. You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support.

Discover the full details of this rewarding role by taking a look at our Job Description. Join us and make a difference!

Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.

If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you

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