StCatherines is a small national charity working with children and young people with severe and lifelong speech, language and communication needs and associated difficulties.
Our site in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight encompasses a specialist school and college and a residential Post 19 provision. We offer intensive speech, language and occupational therapy, residential facilities, and comprehensive vocational programmes.
Our holistic approach ensures every young person has access to high quality learning and personal development opportunities relevant to their needs.
Main duties of the job
We require an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to work with a caseload of young people. Applicants should be passionate about supporting students with speech, language and communication needs both within an educational setting and in the local community. The successful applicant will have a positive and flexible approach and an interest in working with children and young people who have communication needs and associated learning difficulties.
Applications from NQP's and more experienced colleagues are welcome.
Job responsibilities
To provide intensive speech and language therapy input to our students and young people with speech, language and communication difficulties working collaboratively with other departments within our organisation.
Devise and deliver bespoke therapy packages to students; individually and in small groups.
To develop and maintain professional standards of services through continued professional development and other departmental and St. Catherines based activities.
The post holder will be expected to model the highest possible standards in work and conduct and will be expected to act with honesty and integrity at all times.
The vision and values of the school must be actively followed and embodied.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* You will be qualified to degree level in Speech & Language.
* You could be newly qualified or more experienced in your field.
* Our newly qualified therapists flourish in our supportive environment.
* You will need passion and drive to achieve the best possible outcomes.
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.
Depending on experience Band 5 - Band 6 dependent upon experience.
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