Speech and Language Therapist (Advanced Specialist)
Salary: £44,802 - £49,780 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time
Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ
Closing Date: 12th October 2025
Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist ready to take the next step in your career? At Seashell Trust, you'll be part of a nationally recognised charity supporting children and young people with the most complex neuro-disabilities, including autism, multi-sensory impairments, and profound learning and physical disabilities.
We offer a truly integrated, person-centred approach through our school, college, residential homes, and multi-disciplinary health team. Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, happy, and achieve the best possible outcomes.
As a Speech and Language Therapist (Advanced Specialist), you'll:
* Lead on assessment and intervention for a complex caseload
* Supervise and support qualified SaLTs to develop their clinical skills
* Design and deliver training packages to upskill the wider workforce
* Contribute to clinical governance, service evaluation, and innovation
* Collaborate across Health, Education, and Care to deliver holistic support
* Represent Seashell at professional conferences and networks
What We're Looking For:
* BSc or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy
* HCPC registration and RCSLT membership
* Significant experience working with children/young people with complex needs
* Experience in clinical supervision, governance, and service development
* Strong understanding of AAC, autism, MSI, and neurodevelopmental disabilities
* Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
Desirable:
* Dysphagia qualification
* Experience in education settings
* BSL, Makaton or Sign-a-long
* Research/project management experience
Speech and Language Therapist (Advanced Specialist) benefits include:
* Detailed 2-week induction programme for all new employees
* Access to our on-site inclusive gym, fitness classes and swimming pool
* Blue light discount scheme
* Benenden Health Care Membership - access to 24/7 GP, physiotherapy, medical treatments, mental health support including counselling service, cancer support, care planning and social care advice
* Access to a wide range of vocational programmes to support you in your job role
* Life Assurance (3x Annual base salary) subject to terms and conditions
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Paid Enhanced DBS
Full job description and person specification can be provided.
About recruitment at Seashell
Please upload your CV to apply. As per our Safer Recruitment procedure, you will be required to complete a Seashell Application Form as part of our recruitment process.
We provide a caring environment that is safeguarded and committed to promoting learning, respect and independence, as well as dignity for all of our students. As part of our safer recruitment procedure, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (no cost) and full references will be taken.
We value our employees and recognise the need to recruit, retain and develop highly skilled and committed talent who share our vision and values
We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications.
Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.
This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £44,802.00-£49,780.00 per year
Work Location: In person