Speech and language therapist

Salutem Care and Education; Billingshurst; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A special education provider in Sussex seeks a Speech and Language Therapist to manage a caseload of students with complex needs. The role involves delivering therapy, supporting curriculum access, and contributing to communication training. Ideal candidates should have experience in education settings and a strong commitment to professional standards. This position offers a chance to impact the lives of young people positively.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with complex learning needs.
• Strong communication skills to integrate strategies effectively.
• Commitment to professional development and adherence to standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of students with complex communication needs.
• Support students' access to the curriculum through therapy and recommendations.
• Contribute to student assessments and communication training.

Job description

About The Company
Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist
Reporting To: Head of Care
Location: Beaumont College, Sussex

Job Overview

- To manage a caseload of students with complex learning, physical, emotional and sensory needs and/or behaviours of distress, including students with Autistic Spectrum Conditions.
- To contribute to the integration of appropriate communication strategies within all curriculum pathways and within the residential provision to students.

Job Responsibilities

- Day to day management of a caseload of students with complex communication needs in order to support their access to the curriculum.This would include assessment, delivery of therapy, provision of recommendations, monitoring and reporting against progress.
- Contribute to the College intake assessment and transition processes, to ensure effective communication support for students at all stages of their placement.
- Contribute to the delivery of generic and student-specific communication training.
- Influence a ‘Best Practice’ culture relating to communication by participating in the process of collaborative differentiation of the curriculum and evaluating the communication environment to identify training needs.

- Adhere to Professional Standards and Continuing Professional Development requirements including maintaining records in accordance with professional guidelines, maintaining CPD, participation in supervision and appraisal, attendance at regular team and Community of Practice meetings.




- To work seamlessly across department or team boundaries in a collaborative and constructive manner to implement the organisation’s strategic direction.
- To demonstrate a commitment to customer service excellence and deliver against the requirements of the quality framework.
- To work within the organisation’s policies and procedures.
- To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably determined by the Principal


This job description should not be seen as all encompassing, and the post holder will be expected to undertake any other responsibilities appropriate to the post as identified by the organisation.

Our Values
-We are Supportive by promoting opportunities for everyone so they can reach their full potential
-We are very Ambitious to provide the best possible outcomes for the people who use our services
-We are Loyal because we put the people that we support and our staff at the centre of everything we do, and we deliver on our promises. We also are committed to ensuring that our services are meeting the needs of all stakeholders
-We are Unique because we are ambitious and innovative about the diversity of the services that we provide without compromising quality
-We are Transparent by being open, honest and fostering a culture of mutual respect. We promote a culture where we learn by our experiences, and we are committed to doing things better and setting the highest standards in what we do
-We are Engaging because we work in partnership with the people that we support, our staff and all our stakeholders
-We encourage everyone to experience a Meaningful life by being aspirational and by offering opportunities

About The Role
Job Overview

- To manage a caseload of students with complex learning, physical, emotional and sensory needs and/or behaviours of distress, including students with Autistic Spectrum Conditions.
- To contribute to the integration of appropriate communication strategies within all curriculum pathways and within the residential provision to students.

Job Responsibilities

- Day to day management of a caseload of students with complex communication needs in order to support their access to the curriculum.This would include assessment, delivery of therapy, provision of recommendations, monitoring and reporting against progress.
- Contribute to the College intake assessment and transition processes, to ensure effective communication support for students at all stages of their placement.
- Contribute to the delivery of generic and student-specific communication training.
- Influence a ‘Best Practice’ culture relating to communication by participating in the process of collaborative differentiation of the curriculum and evaluating the communication environment to identify training needs.
- Adhere to Professional Standards and Continuing Professional Development requirements including maintaining records in accordance with professional guidelines, maintaining CPD, participation in supervision and appraisal, attendance at regular team and Community of Practice meetings.
- To work seamlessly across department or team boundaries in a collaborative and constructive manner to implement the organisation’s strategic direction.
- To demonstrate a commitment to customer service excellence and deliver against the requirements of the quality framework.
- To work within the organisation’s policies and procedures.
- To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably determined by the Principal

This job description should not be seen as all encompassing, and the post holder will be expected to undertake any other responsibilities appropriate to the post as identified by the organisation.

Our Values
-We are Supportive by promoting opportunities for everyone so they can reach their full potential
-We are very Ambitious to provide the best possible outcomes for the people who use our services
-We are Loyal because we put the people that we support and our staff at the centre of everything we do, and we deliver on our promises. We also are committed to ensuring that our services are meeting the needs of all stakeholders
-We are Unique because we are ambitious and innovative about the diversity of the services that we provide without compromising quality
-We are Transparent by being open, honest and fostering a culture of mutual respect. We promote a culture where we learn by our experiences, and we are committed to doing things better and setting the highest standards in what we do
-We are Engaging because we work in partnership with the people that we support, our staff and all our stakeholders
-We encourage everyone to experience a Meaningful life by being aspirational and by offering opportunities
Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.