Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (ASD)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join our supportive team and facilitate effective communication for all.
We are looking for SLT to undertake Autism diagnostic assessments in the Preston, South Ribble and Chorley area. The post can focus exclusively in this area or, at the successful applicant's request, include other SLT service delivery activities.
What we can offer you
* A supportive team.
* Opportunities to shape the services we provide within Communicate SLT CIC as a whole.
* An attractive salary ranging from an equivalent of Band 6-8a 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.
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 assessment and interventions for children for whom we receive a request for specific services. This will include undertaking assessments for children on the Autistic diagnostic assessment pathway, writing reports which follow the DSM5, and supporting a decision as part of the Multi-disciplinary team.
The assessments are mostly completed within educational settings, Family Hubs, or the family home and often involve collaboration with parents, carers, and the Multi-agency team.
Assessment appointments are largely undertaken by our Business Support Team.
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 in Blackpool; however, we provide services across the North West through our highly supportive cohesive team.
The organisation began in 2011 and since then has grown in:
* Employees - in July 2024 we had 53 employees and many consultants who support short-term projects.
* Reach - in 2023-2024, our services impacted over 18,000 children and families.
* And Impact!
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 within Communicate. These quotes are from current team members (2024):
* "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."
Job responsibilities
You will find a full job description later in this advert; however, below are some headline details.
Core responsibilities:
* To provide 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 children and young people in consultation with their families, the multi-disciplinary team and other SLTs and SLTAs.
* Provide intervention on an individual or group basis as required.
* Develop and demonstrate SLT programmes and groups for pupils.
* Keep accurate records and provide written reports.
* Set targets for therapy and monitor progress.
* 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.
* Liase with other involved agencies and with families to provide an integrated service.
* Take full SLT student placements.
* Contribute to the recruitment, induction, supervision and support of other, more junior SLTs, SLTAs and volunteers.
* Facilitate clinical case discussions.
* Access clinical supervision within the team via regular meetings, group and individual supervision, mentoring and appraisals.
* Be committed to continuing their professional development.
* Able to make independent decisions about caseload management, service design and manage projects independently.
* Lead on the co-ordination and development of clinical services.
* Deliver training programmes to others and contribute to the development of training.
* Contribute to the evaluation and monitoring of services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Degree or Masters.
* Registration with RCSLT and HCPC.
* Training relevant to role, e.g. ADOS etc.
Experience
* 5+ years experience working as an SLT with children, young people, their families and the Multi-agency team.
* Experience working with children and young people with an ASD diagnosis.
* Experience supervising and coaching others.
* Experience in undertaking Autistic diagnostic assessments and writing reports.
* Experience in leading others to deliver high-quality SLT services.
* Experience in monitoring service outcomes.
* Experience in using Microsoft Office 365 suite including Outlook, SharePoint and Teams.
Ethos
* Commitment to Communicate's vision, mission and values.
* Motivation to be part of our supportive and coaching culture.
* Skilled at giving and receiving positive and critical feedback to colleagues. Motivated to steer Communicate SLT CIC.
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.
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