Job summary
Thanks to new investment from Harrow Local Authority, we're launching an innovative Speech and Language Therapy role to work within the Youth Justice Service (YJS). This is a unique opportunity to shape a developing service that aims to improve outcomes for young people involved in or at risk of offending.
We're looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Speech and Language Therapist to help embed speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) awareness and practice across the YJS.
Main duties of the job
The aim of the service is to improve outcomes for children and young people involved in or at risk of offending by embedding speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) awareness and practice within the Youth Justice Service. This will be achieved initially through indirect interventions, staff training, consultancy, and contribution to service development, and some direct intervention.
The post holder will:
Provide a specialist SLT service to the young people accessing the Youth Justice Service (YJS) and their families, the YJS staff and the partner agencies working with the young people.
Provide expert guidance to case-holding staff and multi-agency teams to identify and respond to speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)
Support the implementation of SLCN screening tools at initial assessment, and advise on age-appropriate, evidence-based
Deliver core and specialist training to YJS staff and wider criminal justice partners, promoting trauma-informed and communication-supportive practices.
Contribute to the design and adaptation of communication-friendly intervention plans
Review and advise on child-friendly materials including intervention plans, contracts, leaflets, and justice-related documents to ensure clarity and inclusivity.
Provide regular reports on service activity and outcomes and contribute to strategic planning
About us
You will be joining and welcomed into a diverse therapy team who actively promote and advocate for equality and diversity.
We can provide:
- A warm welcome.
- Flexible working.
- Highly structured induction.
- Excellent levels of support and supervision which includes regular clinical and management supervision every 8 weeks and an annual appraisal.
- Termly peer supervision meetings where you can discuss cases, read articles together and share your experiences.
- Clearly defined caseloads.
- A wide range of opportunities for continuing professional development.
- Easy access to clinical specialists in all clinical areas.
- Designated admin and planning time.
- Involvement in innovative project work in acute and community settings.
- Memberships at relevant CENs are supported and encouraged.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Health Professions Council registration - Licence to Practice
- Evidence of completion of specialist short courses relevant to young people with communication difficulties
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
- Further training courses relevant to the post
Desirable
- Membership of relevant CEN
- Evidence of advanced training in clinical specialist area
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-qualification experience working with young people with SLCN
- Working within adolescents and/or in secondary education environments
- Assessment, treatment and management of YP with speech, language and communication difficulties
- Experience of clinical supervision of staff and students
- Experience in developing and delivering training to other discipline, carers and service users
- Experience in interagency working
- Working independently
Desirable
- Understanding of the criminal justice system and knowledge of the relevant legislation and policy
- Experience of working within a Youth Justice Service
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Well-established knowledge of assessment tools relevant to CYP with speech, language and communication needs
- Well-established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group
- Excellent interpersonal skills and established negotiation and problem-solving skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Working knowledge of the roles of the SLT in the education and Youth Justice service and the roles of other professionals in Health, Education and Social Care involved with YP
- The ability to work in an unpredictable environment and to prioritise own workload and others
- Established knowledge of national policies and procedures, in particular safeguarding children, SEN and Disability Act for children, the Children and Families Act 2014 and foundation stage and National Curriculum
- Sound knowledge of the safeguarding responsibilities for the role
Desirable
- Ability to interpret Health and Local Authority policy issues and drivers and move Children's Therapy Service developments in line with these
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals relevant to working with young offenders
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Health Professions Council registration - Licence to Practice
- Evidence of completion of specialist short courses relevant to young people with communication difficulties
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
- Further training courses relevant to the post
Desirable
- Membership of relevant CEN
- Evidence of advanced training in clinical specialist area
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-qualification experience working with young people with SLCN
- Working within adolescents and/or in secondary education environments
- Assessment, treatment and management of YP with speech, language and communication difficulties
- Experience of clinical supervision of staff and students
- Experience in developing and delivering training to other discipline, carers and service users
- Experience in interagency working
- Working independently
Desirable
- Understanding of the criminal justice system and knowledge of the relevant legislation and policy
- Experience of working within a Youth Justice Service
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Well-established knowledge of assessment tools relevant to CYP with speech, language and communication needs
- Well-established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group
- Excellent interpersonal skills and established negotiation and problem-solving skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Working knowledge of the roles of the SLT in the education and Youth Justice service and the roles of other professionals in Health, Education and Social Care involved with YP
- The ability to work in an unpredictable environment and to prioritise own workload and others
- Established knowledge of national policies and procedures, in particular safeguarding children, SEN and Disability Act for children, the Children and Families Act 2014 and foundation stage and National Curriculum
- Sound knowledge of the safeguarding responsibilities for the role
Desirable
- Ability to interpret Health and Local Authority policy issues and drivers and move Children's Therapy Service developments in line with these
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals relevant to working with young offenders
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alexandra Avenue Health & Social Care Centre Primary Care Hub
275 Alexandra Avenue
Harrow
HA2 9DX
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
