Speech Language Specialist

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Speech Language Specialist in the vibrant Midlands. This full-time role offers the chance to work with adults facing challenges related to learning disabilities and autism. You will be part of a dedicated clinical team, managing your own schedule while providing essential assessments and therapeutic support across various community day services. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others. Enjoy a 4-day work week after probation and various employee benefits.

Benefits

4 day working week after probation

Critical illness cover

Electric car purchase scheme

Company pension

Clinical supervision

Career progression opportunities

Employee rewards hub

CPD and further training opportunities

Free parking on site

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered Speech & Language Therapist.
• Experience working with adults with learning disabilities and autism.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments and provide therapeutic interventions.
• Liaise with local support and teaching staff.

Skills

Speech & Language Therapy

Experience with learning disabilities

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Therapeutic interventions

Education

Degree in Speech & Language Therapy

Tools

Microsoft Teams

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Speech & Language Therapist – Adult Learning Disabilities – Day Services

Birmingham with travel to services

*Must be an HCPC registered Speech & Language Therapist*

Remit

Compass Associates are proud to be working with a nationwide provider of specialist residential and education services, to recruit an experienced Speech & Language Therapist to join their new clinical team in the Midlands.

This is a full-time permanent role, where you will work with adults who have additional learning needs, challenging behaviours and communication difficulties, due to backgrounds of autism, learning disabilities/difficulties and developmental trauma. There are nine community day services in the Midlands region, which all offer a range of activities (such as sports, exercise, sensory, crafts and cooking sessions) to work on personal, communication, life and social skills, in a fun and interactive learning environment.

Although having a clinical base, you will be required to travel to the different day services, depending on clinical need, to carry out assessments, provide therapeutic interventions and deliver training to support and teaching staff. In addition to this, you will liaise closely with local

This is an exciting opportunity for a SALT who has a strong background working with adults who have learning disabilities, as you will manage your own diary, be part of a new clinical team and be instrumental in developing the day services’ clinical offering.

• 4 day working week after probation (subject to performance)
• Critical illness cover
• Electric car purchase scheme
• Company pension
• Clinical supervision
• Career progression opportunities
• Employee rewards hub
• CPD and further training opportunities
• Free parking on site

Services are commutable from: Birmingham, Walsall, Tamworth, Coleshill, Solihull, Kings Norton, Dudley, West Bromwich, Bromsgrove, Great Barr and surrounding towns.

Candidate

The successful candidate must have:

• A degree in Speech & Language Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Experience working with adults who have backgrounds of learning disabilities, autism and trauma
• UK driving licence and own car

Interview Process

Informal teams call with the Locality Clinical Lead, followed by a formal interview on site/via Teams.

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please contact Lynette Robb directly on 0161 509 0419. Alternatively email an updated CV to [emailprotected]

Recommendations

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for each successful recommendation.

Compass Associates, established in 2009, is an award-winning, UK specialist Health and Social Care Recruitment Consultancy providing tailored, high quality recruitment solutions for all permanent assignments.