Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior / Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join our supportive team and facilitate effective communication for all.
Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team within schools, the successful candidate will provide SLT services for children aged 3-19 with SLCN, learning disabilities and/or complex needs.
This post can also be combined with other posts available nearby which can offer more mainstream experience or development opportunities in a wide range of service areas including AAC, ASD assessments and dysphagia.
The successful candidate will add to the current team within the school (which includes SLTs and SLTAs) and will work in partnership with children, young people, their families and the children's workforce. They will be supported by our wider team and will be able to shape both the innovative services in SEN education and our organisation as a whole.
We are happy to receive applications from SLTs
wanting to develop their skills over time with the support and training we
provide.
We'd be equally happy to hear from SLTs with more
specialist experience to help support the team and shape the services we
deliver.
***Please note that this position may close earlier than the indicated deadline if we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications. Therefore, we encourage interested candidates to apply promptly
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will support universal best practice within the school as a whole, undertake assessment and deliver interventions directly and through others. Depending on the skills, experience and motivation of the candidate, the role may involve supervising junior SLTs and SLTAs.
About us
Communicate SLT CIC is a 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.
Our head office is based in Blackpool, however, we provide services across the North West through our highly supportive cohesive team.
Formed in 2011, this is our journey so far:
- We have a team of 47 employees with many consultants who support short term projects
- Our services impacted 14,073 children and families in 2022-2023
We welcome applicants who share our mission, vision and values and who are committed to working with others.
Here's a flavour of what it's like to work with us from some of our current team members:
- "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
You will find a full job description later in this advert, however, below are some headline details.
Core responsibilities.
- Clinical supervision within the team via regular meetings, supervision, mentoring and appraisals.
- Continuing professional development and implementing service improvements and evidence-based practice.
- SLT student placements.
- Induction, supervision and support of SLTAs and volunteers.
- Development of SLT services and training.
- The evaluation and monitoring of services to demonstrate impact and quality of services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will find a full job description later in this advert, however, below are some headline details.
Core responsibilities.
- Clinical supervision within the team via regular meetings, supervision, mentoring and appraisals.
- Continuing professional development and implementing service improvements and evidence-based practice.
- SLT student placements.
- Induction, supervision and support of SLTAs and volunteers.
- Development of SLT services and training.
- The evaluation and monitoring of services to demonstrate impact and quality of services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Degree or Masters.
- Registration with RCSLT and HCPC.
Desirable
- Training relevant to role, e.g. Elklan, Communication Boards etc.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with children who have complex needs, their families and the Multi-agency team.
Desirable
- 3 or more years experience working as an SLT with children with special educational needs.
- Experience working with children with autistic spectrum disorder.
- Experience of using AAC including signing and Communication Boards.
- Experience working as part of a Multi-agency team.
Ethos
Essential
- Commitment to Communicates vision, mission and values.
- Motivation to be part of our supportive and coaching culture.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Degree or Masters.
- Registration with RCSLT and HCPC.
Desirable
- Training relevant to role, e.g. Elklan, Communication Boards etc.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with children who have complex needs, their families and the Multi-agency team.
Desirable
- 3 or more years experience working as an SLT with children with special educational needs.
- Experience working with children with autistic spectrum disorder.
- Experience of using AAC including signing and Communication Boards.
- Experience working as part of a Multi-agency team.
Ethos
Essential
- Commitment to Communicates vision, mission and values.
- Motivation to be part of our supportive and coaching culture.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
