Speech and Language Therapist

Job Introduction

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.

Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, you’ll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters. You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support.

The Role;

• Assess need and deliver speech and language therapy both directly and indirectly to students with learning disabilities and autism.
• Support student’s communication skills and educational development.
• Liaise with and provide advice, guidance and information to other professionals, students, parents and carers.
• Actively promote the safeguarding and welfare of students

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £31,572

Hours: 37.5 hours per week over 41 weeks per year (Term Time) 

Location: Inscape House School, Cheadle, Stockport

Reports to: Speech & language Therapist Team Lead 

Key responsibilities;

• Assess student’s language and communication skills as required.
• Make differential diagnosis based on evidence from assessment.
• Carry out assessment with advice from a senior colleague and together make recommendations for suitable communications aids and/or appropriate interventions.
• Formulate, deliver and monitor evidence-based speech and language therapy programmes to support students’ communication skills and educational development.
• Produce reports detailing students progress for funding bodies and to share information with other professionals during transition and at review meetings. 
• Liaise with the Lead Speech and Language Therapist about equipment and on the situation and needs of the client group.
• Maintain up to date HCPC (Health & Care Professions Council) and RCSLT registration.
• Demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures.
• Prioritise and manage own caseload and to handle day to day running and organisation of identified work seeking advice from a senior colleague as appropriate. 
• Develop the ability to target training appropriately to the needs of course participants.
• Train clients and carers in the use of alternative and augmentative means of communication as appropriate.
• Commit to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion

About You;

• Honours Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. 
• HCPC registration.
• Working with people with learning disabilities and autism.
• Formal and informal assessments of communication.
• Intervention planning and target setting and evaluation. 
• Knowledge of main national policies and procedures relative to working with adults with learning disabilities. 
• Knowledge of AAC or an interest in developing knowledge and skills.
• Skills in using Makaton signs and symbols or an interest in developing knowledge and skills.
• Good presentation skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits

• Annual Leave 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions initially rising with length of service and up to 6 x basic salary death in service benefit.
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support  from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session  in person or online
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our mission!