Job summary
Due to growth, we have an
exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our supportive
team and facilitate effective communication for all.
The successful
candidate will deliver Speech and Language Therapy services within schools in
Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde. Working in partnership with children, young people, their
families and the children's workforce, the new team member will be supported by
our Education and wider team and will be able to shape the innovative services delivered
by our organisation as a whole.
We are able to be flexible to find a candidate that is a good fit for our team and so can offer a full time, part time or term time only position depending on the candidate's preference.
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate will provide speech and language therapy services to children and young people as a member of the Education team.
This will involve working within schools who have commissioned our services to undertake assessments, deliver interventions, coach educational staff write targets and reports.
Please see the full job description for more details.
About us
Communicate SLT CIC is a not-for-profit
organisation, providing flexible and tailored speech, language and
communication related services which invest in the diverse communities we
serve.
Our experienced and dedicated team of professionals
support individuals aged 0-25 years directly and through others, using
high-quality, evidenced-based approaches to maximise impact where they live and
learn.
Our head office is in Blackpool, however, we provide
services across the North West through our highly supportive cohesive team.
The organisation began in 2011 and since then has
grown in:
- Employees - in April 2024 we had 48 employees and
many consultants who support short term projects.
- Reach in 2022-2023, our services impacted over 14,000 children and families.
- And Impact!
We welcome
applicants who share our mission, vision and values and who are committed to
working with others.
Here's a flavour of what its like to work within
Communicate. These quotes are from current team members (2024):
- "Communicate has an excellent ethos.
Communicate values staff and does all it can to support the team, practically
and emotionally. It is without a doubt the best company I have ever worked
for!"
- "Leadership work tirelessly and are amazing at
what they do. I always feel like they do their best to support and listen to
team members."
- "It's an absolute privilege to work for this
company and I'm so proud of it."
Job description
Job responsibilities
Core responsibilities.
- Provide speech, language and communication assessments and intervention in consultation with the education team and other SLTsand 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 and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision
- Take full SLT student placements
- Be alert to, report and mitigate risks in contract delivery
- Ensure high quality service standards are provided, linked to commissioner expectations and standards of external bodies and stakeholders
- Measure / audit performance against defined standards, policies and procedures
- Support collation of info for internal and external monitoring, including feedback & data
- Will be a committed to continuing their professional development, accessing clinical supervision within the team via regular meetings, supervision, mentoring and appraisals
Job description
Job responsibilities
Core responsibilities.
- Provide speech, language and communication assessments and intervention in consultation with the education team and other SLTsand 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 and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision
- Take full SLT student placements
- Be alert to, report and mitigate risks in contract delivery
- Ensure high quality service standards are provided, linked to commissioner expectations and standards of external bodies and stakeholders
- Measure / audit performance against defined standards, policies and procedures
- Support collation of info for internal and external monitoring, including feedback & data
- Will be a committed to continuing their professional development, accessing clinical supervision within the team via regular meetings, supervision, mentoring and appraisals
Person Specification
Ethos
Essential
- Commitment to Communicate SLTs vision, mission and values.
- Motivation to be part of our supportive and coaching culture.
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Degree or Masters.
- Registration with RCSLT and HCPC.
Desirable
- Completed Newly Qualified Practitioner (NQP) Framework (This is not essential as successful candidates can join our NQP preceptorship programme).
- Training relevant to role, e.g. ELKLAN, WellComm, etc.
Experience
Essential
- Work or placement experience working with children, young people, families and the workforce as a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) or SLT student
Desirable
- Experience working as an SLT with children, young people who have Speech, Language and Communication Needs, their families and the Multi-agency team.
- Experience working within schools
- Experience in using Microsoft Office 365 suite including Outlook, SharePoint and Teams
Person Specification
Ethos
Essential
- Commitment to Communicate SLTs vision, mission and values.
- Motivation to be part of our supportive and coaching culture.
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Degree or Masters.
- Registration with RCSLT and HCPC.
Desirable
- Completed Newly Qualified Practitioner (NQP) Framework (This is not essential as successful candidates can join our NQP preceptorship programme).
- Training relevant to role, e.g. ELKLAN, WellComm, etc.
Experience
Essential
- Work or placement experience working with children, young people, families and the workforce as a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) or SLT student
Desirable
- Experience working as an SLT with children, young people who have Speech, Language and Communication Needs, their families and the Multi-agency team.
- Experience working within schools
- Experience in using Microsoft Office 365 suite including Outlook, SharePoint and Teams
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
