Speech and Language Therapist (Head of Therapies)
Communicate SLT CIC
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Job summary
Due to movement and growth within the team, we are looking for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our team as Head of Therapies. This person will have the skills and motivation to support our growing team and facilitate effective communication for all.
What we can offer you
- A supportive team.
- Opportunities to shape the services we provide within Communicate SLT CIC as a whole.
- An attractive salary ranging from an equivalent of Band 5, 6 or 8a salary, depending on your experience.
- Hours that suit your needs and promote a work life balance (varying from part time to full time, all year round or term time only).
- Where appropriate, we can provide training and supervision for SLTs whilst they develop specialisms in a wide range of service areas including dysphagia, ASD assessments etc..
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will deliver Speech and Language Therapy services either in Blackpool, Bolton, Halton (Widnes and Runcorn) or Liverpool and will work in a hybrid way, travelling to all these areas to undertake their head of therapies role.
Clinically, the Speech and Language Therapist with have a broad range of experience and may have a clinical specialism. They will also have experience of supervising and line managing others. The successful candidate will support our growing team and shape the innovative services delivered by our organisation as a whole.
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 July 2024 we had 53 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."
Date posted
10 November 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B0624-24-0019
Job locations
Communicate SLT CIC
Business First Ltd
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY4 2RP
Special school
Bolton
BL79AB
Special school
Liverpool
L9 7AB
Glendale Family Centre
Wren Close
Palacefields
Runcorn
Cheshire
WA7 2QA
Employer details
Employer name
Communicate SLT CIC
Address
Communicate SLT CIC
Business First Ltd
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY4 2RP
Employer's website
https://communicate-slt.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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