We have an excitingopportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our supportive andforward-thinking team, helping to promote and facilitate effectivecommunication for all.
This role involvesdelivering speech and language therapy services across mainstream schools andresource bases on the Fylde Coast, supporting children and young people withSpeech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) and Special Educational Needs(SEN).
The successful candidatewill bring knowledge and experience of working with children and young peoplewith a wide range of speech, language and communication needs, includingneurodivergent individuals.
Main duties of the job
Working collaboratively with Speech and Language Therapy Assistants and wider multidisciplinary teams, you will support the implementation of universal best practice within educational settings. The role includes direct intervention as well as working through others to ensure children and young people are supported to achieve their full potential.
Job responsibilities
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 pupils / prospective pupils in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team and other SLTs and SLTAs.
* Keep accurate records and provide written reports.
* Set targets for therapy and monitor progress.
* Provide intervention on an individual or group basis as required.
* Develop and demonstrate SLT programmes and groups for pupils.
* Hold responsibility for own caseload, 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.
To liaise with other involved agencies and with families to provide an integrated service.
Work as a key member of the team which involves participation in:
* Clinical supervision within the team via regular meetings, supervision, mentoring and appraisals.
* Continuing professional development and implementing service improvements and evidence-based practice.
* Induction, supervision and support of junior SLTs, SLTAs and volunteers.
* Development of SLT services and training.
* The evaluation and monitoring of services to demonstrate impact and quality of service.
Experience
* Experience working with children with special educational needs.
* Experience working with children and young people with an ASD diagnosis.
* Experience working within schools and as part of a Multi-agency team.
* 2+ years experience working as an SLT with children, young people, their families.
Qualifications
* Speech and Language Therapy Degree or Masters.
* Completed Newly Qualified Professional competencies.
* Training relevant to client group e.g. Elklan, Intensive Interaction.
Skills
* A coaching ethos.
* IT literate and competent with MS Office systems.
* Drivers licence.
* Car.
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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