SLT for Adults with Autism & Learning Disabilities

Liaise; Highbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Clinical supervision

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Liaise is seeking a compassionate Speech and Language Therapist to join our Specialist Support Team, delivering person-centred, evidence-based interventions for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. You will manage your own caseload, assess and treat communication and dysphagia needs, develop therapy plans, train staff, and collaborate with families and GPs to improve outcomes.

All appointments are subject to DBS checks; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and some

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Experience assessing and managing communication needs and dysphagia.
• AAC experience is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.
• Assess, diagnose and treat communication and swallowing (dysphagia) difficulties.
• Develop person-centred therapy plans, communication profiles and dysphagia management plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs.
• Train and coach support teams to implement communication strategies and safe dysphagia practices.
• Promote inclusive communication using AAC, Makaton, symbols and other methods.
• Collaborate with families, GPs, social workers and external professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and outcome measures.
• Contribute to service development, audits and continuous quality improvement.
• Support colleagues by providing specialist advice and training.

Skills

Adult LD & autism experience

Dysphagia assessment

AAC experience

Excellent communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Independent working

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

RCSLT membership

Job description

Liaise is seeking a compassionate Speech and Language Therapist to join our Specialist Support Team, delivering person-centred, evidence-based interventions for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. You will manage your own caseload, assess and treat communication and dysphagia needs, develop therapy plans, train staff, and collaborate with families and GPs to improve outcomes.

All appointments are subject to DBS checks; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and some