Speech and Language Therapist

Acorn Care and Education; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education support provider is looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to work at Red Moor School. The role includes delivering tailored assessment and intervention to pupils while collaborating with the education team. An ideal candidate has a degree in Speech and Language Therapy, is HCPC registered, and has at least two years of relevant experience. Benefits include a £2,000 training allowance, life assurance, and mental health support services.

Benefits

£2,000 training allowance

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Family Growth Support benefits

Health and wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work Schemes

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar setting.
• HCPC registered.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary working.
• Knowledge of legislation related to clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessments and interventions.
• Hold a Speech and Language therapy caseload.
• Contribute to staff training as required.

Skills

Effective relationship building

Good communication skills (oral and written)

Analytical and judgmental skills

Time management

Core areas of SA Lt practice

Understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards

Education

Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Red Moor School, Lanlivery PL30 5BT

Salary: Up to £53,200 pro rata (DOE)

Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 3 days per week (days to be agreed)

Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)

In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out.

We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed.

The role:

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Red Moor School. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding a Speech and Language therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.

Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.

Essential Criteria:

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registered
• Minimum 2 years experience as a fully registered member of the RCSLT working in a similar setting
• Some relevant experience in a previously held job of engaging and working with individuals presenting with complex and diverse communication profiles
• Some knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma informed practice
• Some experience of multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings
• Some experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
• An interest in developing knowledge and skills in different areas of SaLT practice
• Good relationship building, analytical and judgmental skills
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Competent in core areas of SaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards
• Knowledge of different SaLT assessment tools, types of intervention and knowledge of how to formulate support plans based on needs profile
• Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team
• Willingness to attend training and working towards further qualifications relevant to the client group supporting

Benefits:

• £2,000 training allowance
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

Contact

For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact Heather Firby (Lead Clinician, Red Moor School) at [e-mail]. In Heather's absence over the summer holidays, contact Alexandra Thomas at [e-mail].

We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Job Ref: 294787