Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
- 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 Priors 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 Priors Court.
- Use clinical reasoning skills to analyse and interpret findings from both standardised and non-standardised assessments to identify a young persons communication strengths and needs.
- Provide specialist intervention using evidence-based therapy approaches individualised to meet YPs 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).
About us
Priors Court is a registered charity providing education and residential care for autistic young people with complex needs, aged 5-25. Set within a 50-acre site in Berkshire, we have extensive bespoke facilities to help the young people we support to be healthy, happy, more independent and have the opportunity to access the world of work.
We understand that the little things are actually the big things for an autistic young person, and we celebrate them as major milestones. A daily life skill gained or an anxiety conquered today is a stepping stone towards tomorrows work placement, or a shared special occasion with family.
Priors Court never stays still. We are ambitious for our young people and aspire to be a global leader for autistic young people with complex needs. We want to deliver outcomes for them beyond our imagination; to help transform the lives of even more autistic young people, and to develop practice improvements which we can share across the world.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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).
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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 individuals communication strengths and needs.
Desirable
- 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)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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 individuals communication strengths and needs.
Desirable
- 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)
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
