We are looking for a confident Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5) with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You’ll be working full time, 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Gledholt and Cygnet Adarna House.
Gledholt is a nine-bed enhanced community residential home providing outcome focused care for adults with learning disability accompanied by behaviour that may challenge, including mental illness, co‑morbidity of substance misuse or a forensic background. Cygnet Adarna House is a nine-bed rehabilitation service for men with mental illness and a secondary diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD); it provides a homely and community‑facing environment for individuals preparing for community life, but needing further support to move to more independent living. The role is split across both locations, with 3 days at Gledholt and 2 days at Adarna House, with occasional referral‑based input to Gledholt Mews and Coach House.
Salary: up to £35,465 depending on experience
What does the job involve?
As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will have the opportunity to deliver an evidence‑based SLT service to meet the needs of the complex client group within community rehabilitation and residential settings. Working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, you will assess, advise and intervene with the aim of promoting functional communication systems and optimal independence. You will train others, promote good practice and maintain a successful inclusive communication environment. You will be accountable to the Director of Speech and Language Therapy and to onsite service managers, participate in visual discharge planning and adopt a humanistic approach.
Qualifications
* A strong interest in mental health and/or Learning Disability and Autism
* An understanding of Positive Behaviour Support with an emphasis on person‑centred approaches
* Evidence of being a strong team player with a focus on interdisciplinary working
* Good organisational and time‑management skills
* Ability to work flexibly whilst remaining calm under pressure
* Innovative, enthusiastic, motivated and passionate with high regard for professional boundaries
Benefits
* A caseload that is stable in size
* Full support from an onsite multidisciplinary team
* Regular service‑development, CPD and journal club meetings with SLTs within the same service line and access to a network of over 50 SLTs across the company
* CPD and Developmental opportunities to ensure you always have the latest knowledge to provide high quality care
* Access to a range of clinical resources including an Amazon Business account
* Company pension scheme
* A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre including NHS discounts, Cycle to Work and Electric Car Schemes
Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. The position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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