Speech and Language Therapist

Prior’s Court Foundation; August (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Speech and Language Therapist to join their dedicated Therapy team. In this rewarding role, you will manage a caseload of autistic young people with complex needs, providing tailored therapy interventions to enhance their communication skills. Your expertise will contribute to the development of individualized communication systems, ensuring that each young person can lead a healthy and independent life. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive environment, this organization offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young individuals. Join a team that values diversity and innovation in therapy practices.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Company pension

Employee Recognition Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Benefits package

Dental insurance

Private medical insurance

Critical illness cover

Increased life insurance

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Manage a caseload of autistic young people with complex needs.
• Deliver input through evidence-based therapy approaches.
• Liaise with external therapists to ensure consistent therapy plans.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement therapy input for young people.
• Provide specialist intervention tailored to individual needs.
• Support the Head of Therapy in evaluating therapy impact.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Clinical Reasoning

AAC Systems

Assessment Skills

Experience with Autistic Young People

Communication Systems Knowledge

Education

Professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy

Tools

Prior’s Court Communication Skills Learning Programme

Standardised Assessments

Non-standardised Assessments

Job description

Prior's Court is looking to engage a Speech and Language Therapist to join our Therapy team.

We are very proud to say that following our most recent Ofsted inspection, we have been graded 'Outstanding' in all five areas of inspection. The following comments were made relating to the onsite therapy teams -

• The highly adept therapeutic input and patrol care that pupils receive here have a profoundly positive impact.
• A sense of calm and focus pervades each classroom, and disruptions to learning are very rare. This is because staff, supported by the expert therapeutic and nursing team, create the optimal sensory, physical and communication environment.

Please note: A full UK driving licence is required due to our location.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks a year. Part time from 14 hours considered.

The role of Senior Speech and Language Therapist

• Manage a caseload of autistic YP with complex needs, including assessment, implementation and review of therapy input to ensure progress.
• To deliver input through use of the Prior’s Court Communication Skills Learning Programme, which will prepare all YP to have a functional communication system to enable them to live healthy, happy, independent lives after leaving Prior’s Court.
• Use clinical reasoning skills to analyse and interpret findings from both standardised and non-standardised assessments to identify a young person’s communication strengths and needs.
• Provide specialist intervention using evidence-based therapy approaches individualised to meet YP’s needs in the areas of (not an exhaustive list) expression, understanding, social communication and AAC (low and high tech.).
• Contribution to the annual review process by providing high quality written reports, assessment, review of EHCP targets and attending annual review meetings (as appropriate).
• Support the Head of Therapy to collect evidence of SaLT impact on young person outcomes – including assessment data, case studies and feedback from staff, parents/carers.
• Responsibility for line management and supervision of less experienced therapists and assistants, as deemed appropriate by the Head of Therapy.
• Adhere to regular use of progress cycle and that progress of young people is communicated to all interested stakeholders (young people, parents/carers, staff, placing authorities).
• Liaise with external (NHS and/or independent therapists) to share information and ensure consistent therapy plan across organisations
• Use of Prior Insight ‘this is me’ plans to devise, write and monitor intervention programmes for implementation by others (e.g. SaLT assistants, teachers, autism practitioners).
• Professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy (with HCPC registration).
• Use of clinical reasoning skills for both assessment and intervention planning (e.g. either on student placements or previous SALT role.
• Ability to use assessment findings to develop therapy programmes.
• Use of standardised and non-standardised assessments to identify an individual’s communication strengths and needs.
• Experience working and managing caseload as a qualified SALT.
• Experience working with young people with learning disabilities and/or complex needs.
• Knowledge and skills in different communication systems (e.g. signing, symbols, high tech AAC).
• Attended training in autism specific approaches (e.g., TEACCH, intensive interaction, attention autism)

We aim to make all staff feel valued and supported with training and a competitive salary along with providing the knowledge and skills needed to do a great job.

• 33 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays.
• Company pension (Combined 8% contributions - Employer 5%, Employee 3%)
• Employee Recognition Schemes, including an annual staff awards programme and Long Service Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to our full Flexible Benefits package including the option of dental insurance, private medical insurance, critical illness, increased life insurance, partner life insurance self-funded health cash plan and many others

All positions at Prior's Court are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and receipt of the appropriate Right to Work documents. Prior’s Court Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Prior’s Court is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek and embrace differences in thinking, experience, ethnicity, age, gender, faith, personalities and styles.

The different skills, experiences and backgrounds our employees bring to their roles create a workforce as diverse and individual as the young people we support and makes Prior’s Court a special place to work.

We strive for an inclusive environment where employees feel safe, engaged and supported to make a difference.

All young people at Prior's Court are autistic, have severe learning disabilities and complex needs. We strive to help them to be healthy, happy, more independent and have the opportunity to work. We aspire to transform the lives of even more autistic young people with complex needs and continually push forward with improvements and innovations to provide the best possible care. This is why we exist.