Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Cornwall Council; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapist to work in schools across Cornwall. The ideal candidate will develop support strategies for children with speech and language needs, manage their own diary, and participate in multidisciplinary teamwork. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, emphasizing professional development and employee well-being.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Defined benefit pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

National award-winning employee health programme

Discounts on local and national services

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced Speech and Language Therapist registered with HCPC.
• Ability to produce high-quality written reports.
• Experience in working with children and young people with communication needs.

Responsibilities

• Work as a specialist Speech and Language Therapist in schools across Cornwall.
• Develop support strategies for children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs.
• Manage own diary and work independently.

Skills

Experience in Speech and Language Therapy

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Excellent communication skills

Passion for improving outcomes for children

Education

HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist

Job description

The Communication Support Team is a friendly and supportive team of Speech and Language Therapists (SALTs), Teachers and Speech and Language Therapy Assistants (SALTAs). The team is part of the wider SEND Support Services. We work closely with our colleagues to provide training and development around broader SEND policies and procedures i.e. Graduated Response and EHC Needs Assessments.

We have strong working relationships with our SALT colleagues within the NHS and with staff in educational settings across Cornwall. We value learning and continuous professional development and there is a wide variety of training nationally and locally which we access.

The Role

The role holder will work as a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapist across school and settings in Cornwall. They will focus on developing support in settings for children and young people with Speech, Language and Communication Needs. This can include delivering whole setting accessible training, peer support, as well as identifying inclusive strategies and advising on how to implement these.

You will develop close working relationships with colleagues from the team and those within the NHS. You will also undertake some specialist assessments and provision in liaison with the Statutory SEN team. You will produce high quality written reports and take part in peer reviews for quality assurance purposes.

You will be responsible for managing your own diary and working independently, with children and young people always at the heart of everything you do. Cornwall Council's ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees.

This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. You will need to be an experienced and qualified SALT who is registered with the HCPC.

You will have a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people who have speech, language and communication needs. You will be able to work within a multidisciplinary team and independently. You will always keep the voice of the learner at the centre of your practice, enabling self-advocacy as well as developing the skills of those around them.

Benefits

• a competitive salary.
• a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions.
• a generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave.
• A national award-winning employee health and well-being programme.
• Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services.