Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior / Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join our supportive team and facilitate effective communication for all. Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team within a school, the successful candidate will provide SLT services for children aged 3-19 with SLCN, learning disabilities and/or complex needs. This post could also be combined with other posts available nearby which can offer more mainstream experience or development opportunities in a wide range of service areas. The successful candidate will add to the current team within the school (which includes SLTs and SLTAs) and will work in partnership with children, young people, their families and the children's workforce. What we can offer you A supportive team. Opportunities to shape the services we provide within Halton and within Communicate SLT CIC as a whole. An attractive salary ranging from an equivalent of Band 5, 6 or 7 salary, depending on your experience. Hours that suit your needs and promote a work life balance (varying from part time to full time, all year round or term time only). Where appropriate, we can provide training and supervision for SLTs whilst they develop specialisms in a wide range of service areas including AAC, ASD assessments etc 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 universal best practice within the school as a whole, undertake assessments and deliver interventions directly and through others. Depending on the skills, experience and motivation of the candidate, the role may involve supervising junior SLTs and SLTAs. 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. Formed in 2011, this is our journey so far: We have a team of 53 employees with many consultants who support short term projects Our services impacted 18,800 children and families in 2023-2024 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." Date posted 22 December 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Term time hours Reference number B0624-24-0022 Job locations Special schools Liverpool L9 7AB Job description Job responsibilities You will find a full job description later in this advert, 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 pupils / prospective pupils in consultation with the multi- disciplinary team and other SLTs and SLTAs Keep accurate records and provide written reports Set targets for therapy and monitor progress Provide intervention on an individual or group basis as required Develop and demonstrate SLT programmes and groups for pupils 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 Work as a key member of the team which involves participation in: Clinical supervision within the team via regular meetings, supervision, mentoring and appraisals. Continuing professional development and implementing service improvements and evidence-based practice. SLT student placements. Induction, supervision and support of SLTAs and volunteers. Development of SLT services and training. The evaluation and monitoring of services to demonstrate impact and quality of services. Job description Job responsibilities You will find a full job description later in this advert, 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 pupils / prospective pupils in consultation with the multi- disciplinary team and other SLTs and SLTAs Keep accurate records and provide written reports Set targets for therapy and monitor progress Provide intervention on an individual or group basis as required Develop and demonstrate SLT programmes and groups for pupils 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 Work as a key member of the team which involves participation in: Clinical supervision within the team via regular meetings, supervision, mentoring and appraisals. Continuing professional development and implementing service improvements and evidence-based practice. SLT student placements. Induction, supervision and support of SLTAs and volunteers. Development of SLT services and training. The evaluation and monitoring of services to demonstrate impact and quality 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. Elklan, Communication Boards etc. Experience Essential Experience working with children who have complex needs, their families and the Multi-agency team. Desirable 3 or more years experience working as an SLT with children with special educational needs. Experience working with children with autistic spectrum disorder. Experience of using AAC including signing and Communication Boards. Experience working as part of a Multi-agency team. Ethos Essential Commitment to Communicates vision, mission and values. Motivation to be part of our supportive and coaching culture. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Degree or Masters. Registration with RCSLT and HCPC. Desirable Training relevant to role, e.g. Elklan, Communication Boards etc. Experience Essential Experience working with children who have complex needs, their families and the Multi-agency team. Desirable 3 or more years experience working as an SLT with children with special educational needs. Experience working with children with autistic spectrum disorder. Experience of using AAC including signing and Communication Boards. Experience working as part of a Multi-agency team. Ethos Essential Commitment to Communicates vision, mission and values. Motivation to be part of our supportive and coaching culture. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 Communicate SLT CIC Address Special schools Liverpool L9 7AB Employer's website https://communicate-slt.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)