Speech and Language Therapist Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job context

The Inclusion Service works in partnership with all schools and settings within North Yorkshire to promote the inclusion, participation and achievement of children and young people with SEND. These services are allocated into SEND hubs, coordinating provision at a locality level across CYPS as a whole, to ensure needs are met holistically.

This role involves a highly specialist level of spoken communications, so a confident use of English language is required.

Job purpose

To carry out the professional responsibilities of a Speech and Language Therapist with highly specialist caseloads including the Youth Justice service, Personalised Learning College and learners who have been permanently excluded from school. To develop systems and practice within these clinical services which are based in evidence and ensure efficient service delivery.

To develop and coordinate speech and language therapy services within the locality including allocation of statutory advices and tribunal mandated input. including developing new services to the Youth Justice service, SEMH targeted mainstream provision and Pupil referral services. Over time there may be further services/contracts in the locality all of which will require service design and implementation.

To ensure that services are delivered and developed in line with current best practice and evidence.

To improve the communication skills of the learners by direct intervention, and developing the skills and resources of the staff.

Operational Management:

Working with the professional lead, based on an expert level of CPD and awareness of trends in the field, develop and deliver specialist services within the local authority, advising the professional lead as appropriate within your area of clinical specialism

Work across services including Early Help, schools, settings and with health colleagues to develop services which ensure SLCN is accurately identified and needs supported early

Development of innovative approaches and programmes to meet needs of children and young people in schools and settings, including establishment of new S&LT services to the YJS, PRS, and for pupils attending the SEMH TMP. Establish the needs of these settings, and develop a service offer which includes both a whole setting, screening, and individual level input.

Develop partnerships across agencies, particularly with private S&LT providers, NHS commissioners and providers, and social care, in order to deliver efficient services which best meet needs

Develop a range of appropriate information / supporting materials (including webbased) to support schools and families.

Communications:

Use clear, accessible language when communicating Ensure clarity and specificity in describing the service offer in order to manage . expectations of the teachers and the service users families.

Effectively communicate needs, outcomes and provision required in written reports to contribute to statutory SEND process.

Keep up to date with best practice and contribute to the professional development of staff both internally and externally

To act as expert witness at tribunals.

To work as part of an established, multidisciplinary locality hub team based on a flexible approach to support

Partnerships /

To develop new specialist services as required within the locality, particularly around corporate SEMH, and for multiply vulnerable young people working:

Develop and sustain integrated working and effective relationships with health, statutory and voluntary agencies, and professionals within the broader range of services for children and families to support children and young people

Share experience and provide professional advice and guidance to other agencies as required, working as closely as possible to ensure holistic support.

Management of staffing budget and specialist resources budget of approx.

To advise and support the professional lead in developing CPD plans for the team management:

To effectively advise schools, settings and parents / carers on appropriate resources to support speech, language and communication development.

Provide data on children and young peoples progress and outcomes to inform LA Systems and data collection and analysis, service development and professional performance management.

To keep appropriate and timely records and case notes.

Strategic

Work within the boundaries and ethos of school/service policies and procedures. management:

Ensure appropriate confidentiality in all interactions.

Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults that you are responsible for and come into contact with.

Involve learners when taking actions that concern them.

Safeguarding:

Communicate, record and report actions and outcomes using the most appropriate format e.g., service recording forms.

Ensure that information sharing protocols for children and young people, and their families, as set out in the General Framework for Information Sharing in North Yorkshire 2005 are adhered to.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Detailed understanding of the impact of speech, language and communication skills on access to the curriculum, impact on learning and impact on social and emotional development.
• In depth Knowledge of the importance of the environment and communication partners in developing S&LC skills.
• Knowledge of current guidance and legislation with respect to Early Years, statutory education and national curriculum delivery.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements of the SEND Code of Practice.
• Can demonstrate significant experience of assessment and monitoring of SLCN skills.
• Can demonstrate experience of working with families of children and young people with SLCN across the 0 25 age range.
• Can demonstrate extensive experience of working in a multi-disciplinary context with young people with SLCN
• Strongly committed to personal CPD including networking
• Experience of management of SLTs and development of SLT services

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist
• HCPC Registration

Occupational Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent personal and time management skills
• Skilled in delivering in service training
• Excellent ICT skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with others
• Excellent recording and report writing skills
• Excellent assessment skills and target setting
• Ability to devise appropriate teaching materials
• Commitment to personal continued professional development
• Ability to work creatively and develop innovative solutions

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North Yorkshire Council

Address

County Hall

Racecourse Lane

Northallerton

North Yorkshire

DL7 8AE

Employer's website

https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)