Speech and Language Therapist

Bankside College; Malvern; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

An independent specialist day school is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join their clinical team. The role involves supporting pupils by employing innovative approaches to enhance their communication skills. Candidates should have a degree in Speech and Language Therapy, be HCPC registered, and possess good communication and organisational skills. This position offers various benefits including a training allowance and mental health support.

Benefits

£2,000 training allowance

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in a similar setting is required.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Willingness to attend training and pursue further qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Join an in-house clinical team to support pupils.
• Utilize innovative approaches to enhance quality of life.
• Engage and work with individuals with complex communication profiles.

Skills

Good communication skills (oral and written)

Good relationship building, analytical and judgmental skills

Time management and organisational skills

Understanding of neurodiversity and trauma-informed practice

Education

Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registered

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Bankside College school. 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. Location: Bankside College - Worcestershire WR8 0AD - Bankside College forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 16-24

Salary and working arrangement

Salary: £33,000 pro rata (dependent on experience)

Details

Hours: 15 hours per week, Flexible on which 2 days are selected
Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)
Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle, Some understanding of the other differences, e.g. sensory and motor, which may impact on an individual\'s communication strengths, differences, traits, difficulties and needs profile Some evidence of understanding the relationship between arousal levels and communication

Qualifications and experience

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registered
• 1-2 yrs experience as a fully registered member of the RCSLT working in a similar setting
• Some relevant experience in 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
• Support for full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Desirable: Experience or interest in developing knowledge in additional SaLT practice areas

Benefits and employer information

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Bankside College school. 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.

Location: Bankside College - Worcestershire WR8 0AD - Bankside College forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 16-24

Benefits: Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you\'ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: £2,000 training allowance, Life Assurance, Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, "Your Wellbeing Matters" mental health support and physical health checks, Family Growth Support (enhanced maternity/paternity leave, paid fertility treatment support), 100s of discount options, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, Critical illness cover. All successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS.