Speech & Language Therapist (Part Time)

David Lewis; Alderley Edge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as a part-time Speech and Language Therapist, providing vital support for individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver tailored interventions and assessments, ensuring high-quality care and communication support. Ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Delivering interventions for individuals with diverse and complex presentations.
• Completing specialist communication aid assessment and implementation.
• Providing bespoke Communication Profiles and Swallowing Care Plans.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out assessment for individuals accessing the SLT service.
• Planning and delivering interventions collaboratively with families.
• Delivering training packages to varied staff teams.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Intervention

Education

Speech and Language Therapy degree

Post-basic dysphagia qualification

Job description

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David Lewis is excited to offer a unique opportunity for a skilled Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join our well-established Speech and Language Therapy team.

David Lewis Clinical & Therapy Services provide support for people who live in residential services and students who access educational services. We are dedicated to improving the quality of lives for people with learning disabilities and or autism, epilepsy, complex learning disorders, including neurological impairments, and other complex support needs. The people we support ages range from 11- to end of life. We have a successful track record, built up over 120 years with expertise and are rated as GOOD by the CQC.

As an SLT in our team, your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out assessment for individuals currently accessing the David Lewis SLT service, and potential new admissions.
• Delivering interventions for individuals with diverse and complex presentations, with access to robust clinical supervision.
• Completing specialist communication aid assessment and implementation.
• Providing bespoke Communication Profiles, AAC protocols, advice sheets and Swallowing Care Plans (dependent on experience) to support individual communication and dysphagia needs.
• Planning and delivering interventions collaboratively with the individual and their families, gathering opinions proactively and considering capacity and best interests alongside the wider MDT.
• Delivering training packages to varied staff teams.
• Supporting the running of therapy groups to build communication skills and knowledge across site.
  
  

To Thrive In This Role, You’ll Need

• A recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification – ESSENTIAL.
• Current Health and Care Professions Council registration – ESSENTIAL.
• Current Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) membership – ESSENTIAL.
• Evidence of regular clinical supervision and CPD development – ESSENTIAL.
• Experience in the field of Learning Disability – DESIRABLE.
• A recognised post-basic dysphagia qualification – DESIRABLE or WILLINGNESS TO WORK TOWARDS.
  
  

With over 120 years of providing high-quality care, David Lewis is an outstanding place to build your career, develop your skills, and become part of a dedicated and supportive team.

Applicants should apply online via https://www.davidlewis.org.uk/work-for-us/.

Informal Enquiries may be made to please contact Laura Wood (Speech and Language Therapy Team Lead) on 01565 640132.

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Closing date: 30th May 2025.

David Lewis welcomes applications from a diverse talent pool.

To request any reasonable adjustments to support you with the application or shortlisting process please contact 01565 640142.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks: This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS.

David Lewis is an equal opportunities employer.

About DAVID LEWIS CENTRE

David Lewis is a modern, forward-thinking charity with a track record and reputation built over 120 years. We provide a range of educational, residential and medical services to support adults and young people with complex needs, including learning disabilities, epilepsy and autism. We are based in Cheshire, but through our residential services, support people from across the UK.

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