Speech & Language Therapist

Pulse Healthcare; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Peterborough is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to support young adults in developing communication skills. This role involves assessments, personalized intervention plans, and collaboration with families and educators. The position offers a supportive environment and numerous benefits including 40 days of leave and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

40 days of annual leave

Company pension and life assurance

Blue Light Card discounts

Excellent clinical supervision

Ongoing professional development

Friendly team environment

Refer a Friend Scheme

Fully funded DBS checks

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in learning disability or mental health settings beneficial.
• Willingness to complete dysphagia competency framework.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out assessments of individuals' communication needs.
• Formulate personalised intervention plans.
• Promote functional communication in everyday contexts.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

HCPC Registration

Job description

Full-time, permanent role

Salary: Newly Qualified Band 5 or Band 6 role available. Salary range £30K - £40K

Hours: Monday - Friday full-time

Location: Peterborough

About the role:

As a Speech and Language Therapist you will hold a caseload within the College where you will provide a service to young adults aged 16 to 25 years. You will support individuals to develop communication skills, with the aim of promoting independence and empowering them to lead a lifestyle of their choosing. Your input will play a vital role in preparing individuals for adulthood and enabling them to engage meaningfully in their communities.

This is a unique opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with young people, seeing first-hand the positive impact of your support on their learning, independence, and overall quality of life.

The College is set in a beautiful rural location with extensive grounds to explore. The site includes catering facilities with a cafeteria, and a central hub with five dedicated learning bases.

We have an on-site animal husbandry provision and horticulture area, offering students hands-on, practical learning experiences

Your main responsibilities as a Speech and Language Therapist:

• Carrying out assessments of individuals' communication needs
• Working closely with the individual, their family, educators and carers to ensure a holistic understanding
• Formulate personalised intervention plans and actively support individuals in achieving their goals
• As your role will be key in preparing young people for adulthood, you will promote functional communication in everyday contexts by embedding support across the curriculum, this may include subjects such as: Creative Arts, Environmental learning (animal care, gardening and woodland studies), Personal Development and Work Skills, Functional skills, Independent living, Duke of Edinburgh, Reading.

What's in it for you as a Speech and Language Therapist:

• 40 days of annual leave
• Company pension and life assurance
• Blue Light Card - enjoy discounts at over 15,000 stores and restaurants
• Excellent clinical supervision
• Ongoing continued professional development and training opportunities
• A friendly, well established, high performing team including Occupational Therapy, Music Therapy, Educational Psychology and Service Development Practitioners
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Fully funded DBS checks
• Free on-site parking

What we are looking for in a Speech and Language Therapist:

• HCPC Registered or pending registration if newly qualified
• Experience, either life experience, placement or in post, working in relevant areas (e.g. learning disability, specialist school settings, mental health settings) will be of benefit
• Demonstrating a passion for supporting individuals with these needs
• Willingness to complete dysphagia eating, drinking and swallowing competency framework

Next steps:

If you are interested to hear more, either hit the APPLY NOW button or reach out to Lucy on 020 4602 4083 or lucy.holmes@