Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Speech andLanguage Therapist (SLT) to join our supportive team andfacilitate effective communication for all.We are seeking SLTs with the skills and motivation todeliver specialist level services in mainstream and special schools and clinicsWhat we can offer you A supportive team.
Opportunities to shape the services we providewithin Halton and within Communicate SLT CIC as a whole.
An attractive salary ranging from an equivalent ofBand 5, 6 or 7 salary, depending on your experience.Hours that suit your needs and promote a work life balance, ranging 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 developspecialisms in a wide range of service areas including AAC, ASD assessments anddysphagia.
Main duties of the job The successful candidates will add to the current team in Halton and will work in partnership with children, young people, their families and the childrens workforce.
They will be supported by our wider team and will be able to shape both the innovative services in Halton and our organisation as a whole.
About us Communicate SLT CIC is a not-for-profitorganisation, providing flexible and tailored speech, language andcommunication related services which invest in the diverse communities weserve.Our experienced and dedicated team of professionalssupport individuals aged 0-25 years directly and through others, usinghigh-quality, evidenced-based approaches to maximise impact where they live andlearn.Our head office is in Blackpool, however, we provideservices across the North West through our highly supportive cohesive team.The organisation began in 2011 and since then hasgrown in:Employees - in July 2024 we had 53 employees andmany consultants who support short term projects.Reach in 2022-2023, our services impacted over 14,000 children and families.And Impact!
We welcomeapplicants who share our mission, vision and values and who are committed toworking with others.Here's a flavour of what its like to work withinCommunicate.
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, practicallyand emotionally.
It is without a doubt the best company I have ever workedfor!
""Leadership work tirelessly and are amazing atwhat they do.
I always feel like they do their best to support and listen toteam members.
""It's an absolute privilege to work for thiscompany and I'm so proud of it."
Job description Job responsibilities You will find a full job description attached, 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 children and young people in consultation with their families, the multi- disciplinary team and other SLTs and SLTAs.
Keep accurate records and provide written reports.
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.
Liaise with other involved agencies and with families to provide an integrated service.
Contribute to full SLT student placements.
Contribute to the 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 professional development.
Able to make independent decisions about caseload management, service design and manage projects independently.
Contribute to the evaluation and monitoring of services.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Degree or Masters.
Desirable Training relevant to role, Derbyshire Language Scheme, Elklan, etc.
Experience Essential 2+ 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 a range of SLCN.
Experience using informal assessments of SLC skills.
Desirable Experience in undertaking formal assessments and writing reports.
Wider knowledge and skills Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience of using Microsoft Office 365 applications such as Word, Excel and Teams.
Desirable Skilled at giving and receiving positive and critical feedback to colleagues.