This is a permanent post supporting the multi‑disciplinary team in the delivery of effective clinical services through assessment, intervention and ongoing support to children, young people and families accessing the service.
You will contribute to the development and implementation of autism assessment and intervention pathways including diagnostic assessment, post‑diagnostic recommendations, guidance, advice, workshop programmes for children and young people and the adults working with or caring for them such as teachers, health or social care workers and parents.
You will assess, formulate and deliver interventions and evaluate clinical outcomes. You will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team that includes Psychologists, Learning Disability Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Paediatrician, Clinical Assistants and charity volunteers. Autism diagnosis, assessment, intervention and support using specialist skills. Development of communication training programmes and resources.
Where appropriate and delegated, manage and supervise less experienced SaLTs, assistants and volunteers in individual and group treatment programmes, using specialist skills.
Contribute to the working of the multi‑disciplinary team and act as a specialist resource for communication issues. Work collaboratively and respectfully with all members of the multi‑disciplinary team and share information with team members in informal and formal situations.
As part of the team engage actively in practice development, evaluation, audit and research activities to inform evidence‑based practice. Where appropriate share information and disseminate research findings with professional colleagues in the interests of practice development.
Provide mentorship and clinical supervision for practice education placements for students of Speech and Language Therapy when required. Participate in the specialist education and training of professional and clinical colleagues, students, visitors and volunteers.
Ensure compliance and completion of Continuing Professional Development activities. Contribute to supporting other colleagues in their CPD, particularly in relation to communication.
Represent the profession in team meetings and working groups.
ABOUT CAUDWELL CHILDREN
Established in 2000, Caudwell Children is a national charity which works to transform the lives of disabled children and their families, enabling them to challenge the barriers they face throughout childhood by providing practical and emotional support.
The Charity is going through an exciting period of growth having recently opened a new state‑of‑the‑art facility for multi‑disciplinary therapy programmes for childhood disability and research of neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism, within the grounds of Keele University.
It provides a state‑of‑the‑art base for the Charitys therapies and an environment where ground‑breaking research can be undertaken, potentially changing the way some disabilities are treated, affecting millions of people around the world. This is a fantastic and exciting opportunity to join a dynamic.
The services of Caudwell Children enrich the lives of children and families through the delivery of high quality person centred care and support services that promote independence and achieve valued outcomes. We seek to create a safe, homely and supportive environment that enhances the lives of children with autism and associated conditions.
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