Speech & Language Therapist

Aspris; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist further education institution in Wrexham is seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to join its therapy team. The role involves conducting assessments, leading therapy sessions, and managing a caseload of young people with autism. Candidates should hold a relevant qualification, be HCPC registered, and possess the legal right to work in the UK. The position offers a collaborative working environment, with comprehensive benefits including flexible working and training opportunities.

Benefits

Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme

Blue Light discount card

Flexible working

Relocation package

Comprehensive induction

Ongoing training and career progression

Paid for enhanced PVG / DBS

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Professional qualification is essential.
• Registered with HCPC.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to referrals and conduct assessments.
• Lead group and individual therapy sessions.
• Manage and review assigned caseload.

Skills

Experience with young people with ASD

Therapeutic assessment

Group therapy facilitation

Independent working

Education

Professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Aspris College North Wales are recruiting for an Speech and Language Therapist to join our Therapy team. We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and passionate people to become an integral part of our therapy team. The successful candidate will join our multi‑disciplinary team, which may suit someone experienced in a special needs environment or newly qualified, who will be required to work closely with other Speech and Language Therapists and other professionals providing support to students; reporting to the Therapy Manager.

Our benefits include :

• Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
• Blue Light discount card
• Flexible working
• Relocation package
• Comprehensive induction
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Paid for enhanced PVG / DBS
• Wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme and more!

Aspris College North Wales is a specialist further education college for learners aged 16-25 with Autistic Spectrum Condition and a range of associated conditions. Aspris College North Wales works in partnership with College Cambria to deliver mainstream education with tailored support in education, independence and communication skills. We also offer bespoke tailored programmes for students including therapies.

Main duties and expectations :

• You will receive and respond promptly to referrals undertaking initial assessments to establish the scope, level and nature of the individual young person's therapeutic and mental health needs.
• You will lead and facilitate group and / or individual therapy sessions, short and long-term, ensuring interventions continue to meet the needs of the YP and are consistent with the provisions detailed in their therapy plan.
• You will manage, monitor and review an assigned caseload, ensuring delivery within the agreed timescales.
• Ability to work independently and with previous experience of working with young people with ASD, preferably within an education setting, is essential.

Please note that the successful candidate must hold a professional qualification, be registered with the HCPC, and already possess the legal right to work in the UK.

Above all, we provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most.

If you want children's services to be a job for life, Aspris Children’s Services will help you get there.

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.