Job summary
As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will join part of the
multidisciplinary Health and Therapy Team to provide specialist support to
children and young people with vision impairment and complex needs. This varied and exciting role will guarantee
that no two days are the same! You will
be expected to work both in 1-1 and group sessions with the young people we
support and delegate therapeutic work to the Speech and Language
Assistant. You will also have the
opportunity to train and utilise our skilled team of Enablers to maximise
impact and achieve the best outcomes.
Main duties of the job
To provide SLT to young people as a part of a
holistic curriculum
Work collaboratively with the Team Lead for Therapy
and Mobility Services in facilitating high professional standards of SLT
service at InFocus.
Take professional lead for the SLT provision at
InFocus.
Deliver SLT programmes throughout the extended
curriculum.
Provide leadership, management, development and
support to Enablers in Therapy, Nurse Team, Care and Education.
Maintain and develop standards of the SLT service at
InFocus.
Represent
SLT in planning meetings.
About us
You will join an
organisation of approximately 250 employees, led by CEO Jane Bell and an
Executive Team of directors. Staff work across a range of disciplines,
including classroom teaching, supporting and enabling our young people,
mobility and therapy, fundraising and marketing, reception and administration,
estates and maintenance, and catering. The work of the charity is governed by
an active and engaged Board of Trustees.
We have an ambitious
vision for our charity and you will be joining a dynamic and growing
organisation.
Youll get a feel for
what we do and what it is like to work for InFocus by looking at our
website and social media
channels (youll find us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and
YouTube).
How we say thank you- 6 weeks
holiday plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
- occupational
sick scheme from day 1
- comprehensive
training and development
- onsite café
- free parking
- cycle to
work scheme
- employee
assistance programme
- death in
service life assurance and group accident cover
- contributory
pension scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post: Speech and Language Therapist (SALT)Hours: 19.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per yearSalary: £28,311.03 rising to £37,915.11 (pro rata)Line Manager: Head of Health and TherapyStaff for whom responsible: Specialist Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and clients and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and adults at risk.
All posts are conditional to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check (DBS), satisfactory medical check and references. Staff have a responsibility to inform InFocus of any conviction or prosecution that occurs whilst employed.
Please see InFocus Child Protection Policy and Practices, and Employment of Ex-offenders Policy on our website https://infocus-charity.org.uk/policies/ex-offender-policy/
Our values
Operational Values
How staff work together as a team:
- Together everyone achieves more (TEAM)
- Even better if
- Learning happens everywhere
- Celebrate what you want to see more of
Community Values
- These things are important to our young people:
- The right support to learn and develop
- A sense of belonging
- Enjoyment and Fun
- Respect and Kindness
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post: Speech and Language Therapist (SALT)Hours: 19.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per yearSalary: £28,311.03 rising to £37,915.11 (pro rata)Line Manager: Head of Health and TherapyStaff for whom responsible: Specialist Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and clients and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and adults at risk.
All posts are conditional to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check (DBS), satisfactory medical check and references. Staff have a responsibility to inform InFocus of any conviction or prosecution that occurs whilst employed.
Please see InFocus Child Protection Policy and Practices, and Employment of Ex-offenders Policy on our website https://infocus-charity.org.uk/policies/ex-offender-policy/
Our values
Operational Values
How staff work together as a team:
- Together everyone achieves more (TEAM)
- Even better if
- Learning happens everywhere
- Celebrate what you want to see more of
Community Values
- These things are important to our young people:
- The right support to learn and develop
- A sense of belonging
- Enjoyment and Fun
- Respect and Kindness
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Multi-professional working
- Knowledge of Augmentative, Alternative Communication strategies to meet speech and language and communication needs
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Desirable
- Experience of working in an educational/health environment
- Experience of sensory impairment/VI
- Knowledge of Safeguarding
- Experience of delivering training
- Experience of working in specialist education
- Supervisory skills
- Management skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised national therapy qualification e.g. Speech and Language Therapy to Diploma or Degree level as a minimum
- Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Additional qualifications and experience related to the specific therapy e.g. Sensory Integration, Makaton and Dysphagia etc.
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Ability to reflect on practice independently and with peers
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research
- Ability to work/lead both with individuals and groups/classes
- Ability to work in a collaborative way with the team
- Competent IT skills
- Ability to call and manage meetings
- Imaginative use of skills to enhance the experiences of young people
- Demonstrate through practice high professional skills
- Committed to person centred practice
- Have an element of flexibility of working hours
- Tact and diplomacy
- Willingness to learn new approaches
- Self-motivated
- Highly literate and numerate
Desirable
- Implement the use of both high and low tech communication aids
- Familiar with using The Grid communication software
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Multi-professional working
- Knowledge of Augmentative, Alternative Communication strategies to meet speech and language and communication needs
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Desirable
- Experience of working in an educational/health environment
- Experience of sensory impairment/VI
- Knowledge of Safeguarding
- Experience of delivering training
- Experience of working in specialist education
- Supervisory skills
- Management skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised national therapy qualification e.g. Speech and Language Therapy to Diploma or Degree level as a minimum
- Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Additional qualifications and experience related to the specific therapy e.g. Sensory Integration, Makaton and Dysphagia etc.
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Ability to reflect on practice independently and with peers
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research
- Ability to work/lead both with individuals and groups/classes
- Ability to work in a collaborative way with the team
- Competent IT skills
- Ability to call and manage meetings
- Imaginative use of skills to enhance the experiences of young people
- Demonstrate through practice high professional skills
- Committed to person centred practice
- Have an element of flexibility of working hours
- Tact and diplomacy
- Willingness to learn new approaches
- Self-motivated
- Highly literate and numerate
Desirable
- Implement the use of both high and low tech communication aids
- Familiar with using The Grid communication software
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
