Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join our
supportive team and facilitate effective communication for all.
We are looking for SLT to undertake Autism diagnostic assessments for 3 days per week as part of the Multi-disciplinary
team. The post can focus exclusively in this area or, at the successful applicants request, include other SLT service delivery activities.
The successful candidate will support assessment and interventions for children for whom we
receive a request for this services. This will include undertaking assessments for children on the
Autistic diagnostic assessment pathway, writing reports which follow the DSM5 and supporting a
decision as part of the Multi-disciplinary team.
Our services are mostly delivered within educational settings, sometimes within Family Hubs or
home visits and often involve collaboration with parents, carers and the Multi-agency team.
*** 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 assessment and interventions for children for
whom we receive a request for specific services. This will include undertaking assessments for children on the Autisticdiagnostic assessment pathway, writing reports with follow the DSM5 and supporting a decision as part of the Multi-disciplinary team.
Our
services are mostly delivered within Family Hubs and home visits and educational settings and
often involve collaboration with parents, carers and the Multi-agency team.
Our team in Halton consists of: Speech and Language
Therapist Lead; Specialist, Senior and Junior SLTs; Early Years Teacher; Speech
and Language Therapy Assistants; all of whom are supported by a Business
Support Team.
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.
We were formed in 2011 and 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 attached, however, below are some headline details.
Core
responsibilities.
- To
provide a speech and language therapy services to children, directly and
through support to their families and the multi-disciplinary team.
- Provide
speech, language and communication assessments for children and young people in
consultation with their families, the multi- disciplinary team and other SLTs
and SLTAs.
- Keep
accurate records and provide written reports.
- 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.
- Liaise
with other involved agencies and with families to provide an integrated service.
- Contribute to full SLT student placements.
- Contribute
to the induction, supervision and support of other, more junior
SLTs, SLTAs and volunteers.
- Facilitate
clinical case discussions.
- Access
clinical supervision within the team via regular meetings, group and individual
supervision, mentoring and appraisals.
- Be committed
to continuing professional development.
- Able to make
independent decisions about caseload management, service design and manage
projects independently.
- Contribute
to the evaluation and monitoring of services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will find a full job description attached, however, below are some headline details.
Core
responsibilities.
- To
provide a speech and language therapy services to children, directly and
through support to their families and the multi-disciplinary team.
- Provide
speech, language and communication assessments for children and young people in
consultation with their families, the multi- disciplinary team and other SLTs
and SLTAs.
- Keep
accurate records and provide written reports.
- 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.
- Liaise
with other involved agencies and with families to provide an integrated service.
- Contribute to full SLT student placements.
- Contribute
to the induction, supervision and support of other, more junior
SLTs, SLTAs and volunteers.
- Facilitate
clinical case discussions.
- Access
clinical supervision within the team via regular meetings, group and individual
supervision, mentoring and appraisals.
- Be committed
to continuing professional development.
- Able to make
independent decisions about caseload management, service design and manage
projects independently.
- Contribute
to the evaluation and monitoring 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. ADOS etc.
Experience
Essential
- 2+ years experience working as an SLT with children, young people, their families and the Multi-agency team.
- Experience working with children and young people with an ASD diagnosis.
Desirable
- Experience in undertaking Autistic diagnostic assessments and writing reports.
- Experience supervising and coaching others.
- Experience in monitoring service outcomes.
- Experience in using Microsoft Office 365 suite including Outlook, SharePoint and Teams.
Ethos
Essential
- Commitment to Communicates vision, mission and values.
- Motivation to be part of our supportive and coaching culture.
- Skilled at giving and receiving positive and critical feedback to colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Degree or Masters.
- Registration with RCSLT and HCPC.
Desirable
- Training relevant to role, e.g. ADOS etc.
Experience
Essential
- 2+ years experience working as an SLT with children, young people, their families and the Multi-agency team.
- Experience working with children and young people with an ASD diagnosis.
Desirable
- Experience in undertaking Autistic diagnostic assessments and writing reports.
- Experience supervising and coaching others.
- Experience in monitoring service outcomes.
- Experience in using Microsoft Office 365 suite including Outlook, SharePoint and Teams.
Ethos
Essential
- Commitment to Communicates vision, mission and values.
- Motivation to be part of our supportive and coaching culture.
- Skilled at giving and receiving positive and critical feedback to colleagues.
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).
