Speech and Language Therapist

Salutem Care And Education; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Salutem Care and Education is seeking dedicated Support Workers and Speech and Language Therapists to join their team. The roles involve providing high-quality care and support to individuals with complex needs, promoting independence, and fostering communication development. Candidates should be compassionate, detail-oriented, and committed to diversity. Opportunities for personal development and competitive salaries are available.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Online GP services

Gym discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Compassionate and empathetic nature.
• Strong communication skills essential.
• Detail-oriented and organized approach.

Responsibilities

• Implement person-centered support plans and promote independence.
• Develop engaging activity plans to encourage growth.
• Oversee medication processes and maintain health protocols.

Skills

Compassionate

Empathetic

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Innovative

Team player

Job description

About The Company
Our mission is to create a nurturing and comfortable environment where the people we support receive the highest quality of care from our skilled and passionate team. Our services stand out because they reflect our core values.
Our values:

• Supportive: Promoting opportunities for everyone so they can reach their full potential
• Ambitious: Providing the best possible outcomes for the people who use our services
• Loyal: Putting the people we support and our staff at the centre of everything we do, fulfilling our promises, and meeting stakeholder needs
• Unique: Offering diverse, innovative services without compromising quality
• Transparent: Being open, honest, fostering mutual respect, learning from experiences, and setting high standards
• Engaging: Working in partnership with those we support, staff, and stakeholders
• Meaningful Life: Encouraging everyone to be aspirational and offering opportunities

Why choose us?
At Salutem Care and Education, we believe happy employees create a positive impact. We prioritize well-being and offer benefits through our Salutem Extras platform, including:

• Emotional Support: Employee Assistance Programme, Hub of Hope, Medito App, Bereavement support
• Medical Support: Online GP, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, Menopause Centre, Flexi-pay through Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, Life Assurance
• Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, national trust and activity discounts

Recognitions include being a Top Employer in the UK, a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace, and a Disability confident company. We employ nearly 3,000 colleagues supporting nearly 2,000 people, with most of our homes rated Good or Outstanding.

About The Role:
As a Support Worker, you will provide high-quality, enabling care, facing daily challenges and rewards to help us excel in our field.
Key Responsibilities:

1. Implement person-centered support plans, promote independence, manage risks, encourage relationships, and ensure legal and best practice compliance.
2. Develop engaging activity plans promoting autonomy and growth.
3. Support healthy lifestyles and health needs.
4. Facilitate effective communication and maintain detailed records.
5. Oversee medication processes and support self-administration.
6. Maintain a safe, clean environment adhering to health and safety protocols.

About You:

• Compassionate and empathetic
• Strong communication skills
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Proactive and innovative
• Committed to diversity and inclusion
• Team player with a collaborative spirit

Apply now and help us create a brighter future for those we care for!

About The Role (Speech and Language Therapist):
Are you energetic, creative, and eager to work in a supportive multidisciplinary environment? Join Beaumont College in Lancaster, supporting young people aged 16–25 with complex needs and autism. We offer individualised educational programs, working closely with various therapy teams to support communication development using approaches like Intensive Interaction, AAC, and Makaton.
We welcome applications from therapists seeking to develop their skills, with opportunities in communication, dysphagia (training provided), and supporting people with complex physical, learning, and sensory needs.
The role can be full-time or term-time only, with competitive salary ranges depending on experience. Part-time considered. Based in Lancaster or Carlisle, with access to local amenities and natural beauty.
We offer ongoing personal development and online perks. For more information or to visit, contact Catherine Maunder at 01524 541400.