Overview
We are seeking a Speech & Language Therapist who loves working with people with Learning Disabilities in creative, functional and person-centred ways. You will deliver a Speech & Language Therapy service at a universal and/or individual level, as clinically required.
Responsibilities
* Assess students' communication, social interaction, eating & drinking, and learning environment needs using a range of formal and informal assessments and observations and manage the clinical caseload independently.
* Collaborate with external agencies (e.g., schools, work placements, social services) to ensure smooth transition of students’ communication and eating & drinking information, both into and when leaving the college.
* Enable teaching and support staff to deliver the curriculum at an appropriate language and communication level by contributing to support plans, planning & delivering staff training, coaching, and reflecting with staff and class observations.
* Work with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the college is supported in delivering a "Capable environment" in communication through participating in audits, learner walks, training, coaching and feedback to class teams.
* Promote students’ choice, self-advocacy and independence, working under the principles of the Mental Capacity Act (2005).
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
* UK HCPC Registration
* Eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
* Experience with young people who have moderate/severe/profound and multiple learning disabilities and autism and ability to work autonomously and competently in communication, including Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and eating and drinking.
* Experience working within an educational setting with competencies in eating and drinking and communication work including AAC.
Additional Information
Disability Confident employer: a Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. Note that in certain recruitment situations (e.g., high-volume, seasonal, high-peak times) the employer may limit the overall numbers of interviews offered.
Benefits
* Pathways for progression within the trust, enabling growth in a supportive and inclusive environment.
* Salary Pension Scheme (LGPS or TPS) with life cover and financial protection for your family.
* Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme, Home Electronics Scheme, Electric Car Lease Scheme).
* Employee Wellbeing initiatives, including counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, enhanced parental leave, EAP, MyGym Discounts, and Corporate Eyecare Scheme.
* Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, discounts for teachers, and more).
* Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme).
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