Salary: £40,000+

Job summary:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our supportive team and facilitate effective communication for all.

The new team member will be supported by our Education and wider team and work in partnership with children, young people, their families and the children’s workforce.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will deliver Speech and Language Therapy services, mostly within mainstream schools. This includes supporting universal best practice within the setting and providing services directly and through others to support the children and young people to reach their full potential.
Depending on the motivation and skills of the new team member, there may be opportunities to work within a Resource Base, with children with EHCPs, and / or undertaking ASD assessments as part of a neurodevelopmental assessment pathway.

About us
Our client is a well respected not-for-profit organisation, providing flexible and tailored speech, language and communication related services which invest in the diverse communities we serve.
Our experienced and dedicated team of professionals support individuals aged 0-25 years directly and through others, using high-quality, evidenced-based approaches to maximise impact where they live and learn.We welcome applicants who share our mission, vision and values and who are committed to working with others.

Here's a flavour of what its like to work within Communicate. These quotes are from current team members (2024):
• "Communicate has an excellent ethos. Communicate values staff and does all it can to support the team, practically and emotionally. It is without a doubt the best company I have ever worked for!"
• "Leadership work tirelessly and are amazing at what they do. I always feel like they do their best to support and listen to team members."
• "It's an absolute privilege to work for this company and I'm so proud of it."

Job description

Job responsibilities

Core responsibilities:To provide a speech and language therapy services to children as a member of the Education team:
• Provide speech, language and communication assessments and intervention in consultation with the education team and other SLTsand SLTAs
• Keep accurate records and provide written reports
• Set targets for therapy and monitor progress
• Provide intervention on an individual or group basis as required
• Develop and demonstrate SLT programmes for pupils
• Hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision
• Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the planning, development and delivery of an effective and efficient service
• Work as a key member of the team which involves participation in:
1. Clinical supervision within the team via regular meetings, supervision, mentoring and appraisals
2. Continuing professional development and implementing service improvements and evidence-based practice
3. SLT student placements
4. Induction, supervision and support of junior SLTs, SLTAs and volunteers
5. Development of SLT services and training
6. The evaluation and monitoring of services to demonstrate impact and quality of service

Person Specification

Ethos
Essential
• Commitment to the vision, mission and values
• Motivated to be part of a supportive and coaching culture
Desirable
• Skilled at giving and receiving positive and critical feedback to colleagues

Qualifications
Essential
• Speech and Language Therapy Degree or Masters
Desirable
• Training relevant to client group e.g. Elklan, Hanen

Experience
Essential
• Experience working within schools and as part of a Multi-agency team
Desirable
• 2 or more years experience working as an SLT