Speech and Language Therapist

Salutem Care & Education; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing CPD and supervision

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

Beaumont College, part of Salutem Care & Education, invites a Speech and Language Therapist to join its multidisciplinary therapy team. You will support young adults (18–25) with complex communication needs, autism and learning disabilities, helping them access learning and maximise independence.

Based in Lancaster & Blackpool with travel to Carlisle and Ulverston, the role involves caseload management, AAC implementation, and dysphagia support within a Total Communication Environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy with HCPC registration.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex communication needs.
• Knowledge of AAC and total communication approaches.
• Experience in assessing and managing dysphagia.
• Excellent communication, organisational and report-writing skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of students with complex communication needs and dysphagia.
• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-based SLT interventions.
• Develop person-centred communication plans and monitor student progress.
• Support implementation of AAC systems, Makaton, Intensive Interaction and other approaches.
• Promote a communication-rich learning environment across the college.
• Collaborate with OTs, PTs, and education/support teams.
• Maintain HCPC records and participate in supervision and CPD.

Skills

Degree in SLT

HCPC registered

Complex communication needs

AAC / Total communication

Dysphagia experience

Strong communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

SLT degree

Job description

About The Company

Beaumont College – Where ambition, creativity and collaboration thrive

Beaumont College is a specialist post-16 college within Salutem Care and Education, supporting young adults aged 18–25 with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, complex needs and communication differences. With our main campus in Lancaster and day colleges across Blackpool, Carlisle, South Lakes and Sussex, we deliver personalised learning programmes that build confidence, independence and real‑world skills for adulthood.

What makes Beaumont truly special is our vibrant multidisciplinary team. Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Dietitians, education staff and care colleagues work side‑by‑side every day, creating fun, meaningful and aspirational opportunities for our students. This collaborative energy shapes everything we do and ensures each learner is supported to achieve their full potential.

Joining Beaumont means stepping into a warm, welcoming community where staff are valued, supported and encouraged to grow. You’ll benefit from a comprehensive induction, ongoing professional development and access to Salutem Extras — including free online GP services, wellbeing support and lifestyle benefits.

If you’re passionate about empowering young people, love working creatively as part of an MDT and want to make a genuine difference, Beaumont College is an inspiring place to build your career.

About The Role

Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Lancaster & Blackpool (with occasional travel to Carlisle and Ulverston)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only + 5 INSET Days

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Speech and Language Therapist to join Beaumont College's multidisciplinary therapy team. Supporting young adults aged 18-25 with complex learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, sensory needs and communication difficulties, you will play a vital role in helping students access learning, develop communication skills and maximise their independence.

Working within a Total Communication Environment, you'll manage a varied caseload, providing specialist assessment, intervention and support for students with complex communication needs and dysphagia, while contributing to positive educational, social and life outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Manage a caseload of students with complex communication needs and dysphagia.
• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy interventions.
• Develop person-centred communication plans and monitor student progress.
• Support the implementation of AAC systems, Makaton, Intensive Interaction and other communication approaches.
• Promote and contribute to a communication-rich learning environment across the college.

Student Assessment & Transition

• Support student assessments during the admissions process.
• Contribute to transition planning, reviews and ongoing support.
• Ensure communication strategies enable students to achieve their individual goals and outcomes.

Training & Consultancy

• Deliver communication and dysphagia training to staff and key stakeholders.
• Provide coaching, guidance and specialist advice to education and support teams.
• Champion best practice and help embed effective communication strategies throughout the organisation.

Multidisciplinary Working

• Work collaboratively with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners, education staff and support teams.
• Participate in reviews, multidisciplinary meetings and service planning activities.
• Support the development of communication-friendly classrooms and learning environments.

Professional Practice

• Maintain HCPC registration and practise in accordance with HCPC and RCSLT standards.
• Keep accurate clinical records and reports.
• Participate in supervision, appraisal and continuing professional development.
• Support safeguarding, quality improvement and service development initiatives.

About You

Essential

• Degree qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex communication needs.
• Knowledge of AAC and total communication approaches.
• Experience assessing and managing dysphagia.
• Excellent communication, organisational and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience working with young adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.
• Experience delivering staff training and consultancy.
• Knowledge of educational and residential care environments.

What We Offer

• A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives.
• Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Ongoing CPD, supervision and professional development.
• Opportunity to shape communication practice across a specialist college setting.
• Involvement in innovative service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Why Choose Us?

• Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
• Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
• Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
• Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.

Still not convinced?

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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.