Speech and Language Therapist

InFocus; Exeter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join their Health and Therapy Team. This role involves providing expert support to children and young people with vision impairments and communication needs. The ideal candidate will be HCPC-registered, experienced in collaborative settings, and skilled in Augmentative Communication strategies. Excellent development opportunities and a supportive work environment await, alongside benefits including generous leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

25 Days plus Bank Holidays

Occupational sick pay scheme

Paid medical appointments

Comprehensive training and development

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

On-site free parking

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist with ongoing CPD.
• Experience in multi-professional teams and person-centred practice.
• Strong knowledge of Augmentative and Alternative Communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support to children with speech, language and communication needs.
• Lead individual and group therapy sessions.
• Train and manage support staff to enhance therapy outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Teaching

Counselling

Education

Recognised national therapy qualification at diploma or degree level

Tools

AAC strategies

Job description

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As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will join part of the multidisciplinary Health and Therapy Team to provide specialist support to children and young people with vision impairment and complex needs. This varied and exciting role will guarantee that no two days are the same! You will be expected to work both in 1-1 and group sessions with the young people we support and delegate therapeutic work to the Speech and Language Assistant. You will also have the opportunity to train and utilise our skilled team of Enablers to maximise impact and achieve the best outcomes.

About you

You are a qualified and HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist, holding a recognised national therapy qualification at diploma or degree level. You are committed to your professional development, with a proven track record of ongoing CPD and a reflective approach to practice.

You will have experience of working in multi-professional teams and bring a collaborative and person-centred ethos to your work. You will have strong knowledge of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) strategies and apply imaginative, evidence-based techniques to support young people with speech, language and communication needs.

You possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and are confident leading sessions with individuals, small groups, or whole classes. Your ability to plan, call and manage meetings, alongside your competent IT skills, supports your effectiveness in both clinical and educational settings.

You are tactful, diplomatic, and always open to learning new approaches. You are literate, numerate, and flexible in your working hours to meet the needs of the role.

Desirably, you may also hold additional qualifications or experience in areas such as Sensory Integration, Makaton, or Dysphagia, further enhancing your ability to meet diverse clinical needs.

Working pattern

21 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

How we say “thank you”

• 25 Days plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time hours)
• Occupational sick pay scheme from day one
• Paid medical appointments
• Comprehensive training and development
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Access to discounted shopping
• On-site free parking
• 24-hour employee assistance programme
• “Death in service” life assurance and group accident cover
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Contributory pension scheme for eligible staff

About our application process

When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification in the application pack and include information that shows your suitability for the role.

Please Note: Where you do not provide a supporting statement and a full and up to date CV, your application will not be considered.

If your application is shortlisted, you will be contacted by the recruiting manager for a brief initial conversation to check suitability for the role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early when we receive a high volume of applicants.

Equality, diversity and safeguarding

We are a disability friendly employer and actively encourage candidates with a disability to apply. If you need support with completing your application form, please

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are conditional to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check (DBS), satisfactory medical check, references and evidence of the right to work in the UK.

Staff have a responsibility to inform InFocus of any conviction or prosecution that occurs whilst employed.

It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and adults at risk.

To be eligible for this position, we require candidates to either hold British citizenship or have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor applications from candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.