Speech and Language Therapist Band 7

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; London; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in London seeks an experienced Speech and Language Therapist for a fixed-term role focused on supporting children with Autism Spectrum Condition. The successful candidate will work within a multi-professional team to enhance the quality of education settings while delivering essential training and supervision.

Benefits

40 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Autism Spectrum Conditions.
• In-depth knowledge of therapeutic interventions, e.g., PECS.
• Significant experience in assessment for children with Autism.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality training to professionals and families.
• Support multi-agency Advisory team meeting the needs of children.
• Oversee therapy assistants and Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist.

Skills

Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Conditions

Assessment and therapeutic interventions

Family engagement

Managing operational caseloads

Education

UK qualified status and registered with the HCPC

Job description

Speech and Language Therapist Band 7
£49,939 – £60,515 per annum
Fixed Term (Maternity Cover, 12 months)
Full Time (36 hours)
Wandsworth, London

Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking to make a difference to the lives of children and young people with autism?

Our Autism Advisory Service is a multi-professional service providing advice, support, and intervention to children and young people with autism, their families, and education settings. Working across two teams, including the Multi-disciplinary Assessment (MDA) team, you will gain valuable experience and further develop your career. You will be part of a professional team of experienced teachers, psychologists, and therapists.

About the Role

You will work collaboratively within a multi-agency Advisory team under the direction of the Head of Service to support education settings in meeting the needs of children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Social Communication Disorder (SCD). Your role will involve delivering high-quality training to professionals and families, and providing programmes of intervention and group support for children at home, in school, or in Early Years settings. You will oversee and support multi-therapy assistants and a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist.

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• UK qualified status and registered with the HCPC.
• Extensive knowledge of Autism Spectrum Conditions and their impact on communication development and function.
• In-depth knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group, e.g., PECS.
• Strong understanding of principles of effective family engagement and applying these to practice.
• Significant experience in assessment and intervention for children with Autism.
• Experience managing operational caseloads for children with ASC.

If you meet these criteria and wish to contribute to a service supporting vulnerable young people and their families, we encourage you to apply.

Please note, this is a rolling advert without a fixed closing date. Applications are reviewed regularly.

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application promptly to avoid missing out.

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership is committed to inclusive recruitment practices. We promote equality and diversity and value differences, recognizing that diverse employees contribute positively to our services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform us.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Appointment to some posts will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check, and some roles may be exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We offer a range of benefits, including 40 days of annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working arrangements, and a generous pension scheme.