Overview
We are one of 3 Children's Therapy teams working across the Pennine area in Lancashire and are committed to improving the communication skills of children and young people, while supporting carers and other professionals to increase their ability to understand and support children with communication needs. We work in a variety of locations, including clinics, nurseries and schools. You must be enthusiastic and motivated and able to manage a diverse caseload of children with speech, language and communication needs.
Under the supervision of qualified speech and language therapists you will work alongside families and other professionals in delivering therapy programmes to children of a range of ages and with a range of communication needs. You will be expected to work independently and manage your own delegated caseload, seeking support as appropriate. You will also have administrative and organisational tasks to support the team.
Responsibilities
* Work with families and other professionals to deliver therapy programmes to children with speech, language and communication needs.
* Manage your own delegated caseload and work independently, seeking support as appropriate.
* Undertake administrative and organisational tasks to support the team.
* Be enthusiastic, motivated and flexible to carry out a range of duties.
* Be part of a team that provides continuing development opportunities with access to in-service training, regular supervision and peer support.
Qualifications and experience
* Experience of working with children with communication needs
* Knowledge of development and disorders of speech and language
* Experience of working with children and their families
* A mature outlook
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to work with a variety of people
* Team Spirit
Context and benefits
You will be well supported by qualified staff and there will be opportunities for continuing development with access to in-service training, regular supervision and peer support. A flexible and creative approach is essential to enable the service to continue to drive towards improving quality for children and families.
Our Vision and about the Trust
Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism, community, and physical health services for the populations we serve. Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) delivers a comprehensive range of services, including primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults, specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, and forensic services with low and medium secure care. It also provides specialist mental health inpatient care for individuals with learning disabilities, alongside specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support, and extensive community physical health and well-being services for children and adults, covering prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term condition management.
The Trust was established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,500 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health, general nurses, children\'s nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers, as well as those specialising in learning disabilities and community physical health services. For more information visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services. LSCFT supports flexible working and believes that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
Application and notices
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