Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Therapeutic Hub, LBS
We are recruiting a speech and language therapist for a fixed‑term maternity leave cover. The successful applicant will be part of the Therapeutic Hub within Childrens Social Care, a multidisciplinary team comprising SaLTs, psychotherapists, counsellors and specialist social workers. The role will be managed by a senior SaLT and will involve work across three Children’s Homes, the Youth Justice Service and Early Help to Children services.
Employers: Cognus Therapies team, a multidisciplinary group providing speech and language therapy in the London Borough of Sutton and surrounding areas. The role is 0.8 FTE (four days a week) with the possibility to extend to full time by adding one day with the Cognus Therapies education team.
Main duties of the role
* Direct and indirect work with children and young people, including assessment, therapy and reviews.
* Direct work with families, parents and carers.
* Consultations with social workers and social care staff.
* Assessment clinics for Youth Justice.
* Working in children’s homes providing training, support and advice, and occasional one‑to‑one sessions.
* Participation in formulation meetings.
* Creation and updating of communication passports for children, young people and families.
* Supporting young people to prepare for court proceedings.
* Maintaining case notes, reports and records to RCSLT standards.
* Providing clinical supervision to staff members.
* Collaborating with partner agencies to support transitions.
Registration: All applicants must hold registration with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
Qualifications
* Degree level education or equivalent.
* Relevant qualifications and registration with HCPC.
Experience
* Experience as a paediatric speech and language therapist.
* Knowledge and experience of working in a trauma‑informed context and SEMH.
* Ability to prioritise and deliver results to high standards.
* Excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills.
* Lead others by setting a positive example and acting as a role model.
* Adherence to RCSLT and HCPC policies and procedures.
* Commitment to safeguarding and protection of children.
* Knowledge of equal opportunity, dignity at work, safeguarding and data protection policies.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to equality and diversity, providing equal opportunities in recruitment and employment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Band 6 salary: £44,660.21 to £53,046.29 per annum (pro rata for 0.8 FTE). Job is based in the London Borough of Sutton.
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