Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPIST (Band 5-7)
to join our team:
Location: Hampshire
Salary: £31,049 £54,710 (FTE, depending on
experience)
Contract: Full-time (37.5 hrs / 41 weeks per
year) Part-time considered
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of
children and young people?
Do you want to work somewhere where your expertise and creativity are highly valued?
At MindSenseAbility (MSA) we transform lives.
We are a forward-looking specialist therapeutic and educational service for
young people (aged up to 25 years)
with Autism, developmental trauma and mental health needs, in the New Forest.
We provide bespoke therapeutic & educational programmes to empower every
young person to use their voice. We meet the young people where they are and
may travel to homes, and schools and locations in the community throughout
Hampshire.
With the launch of our brand-new specialist SEN school at East Street Farm
(opening Autumn 2025),
there has never been a more exciting time to join us.
Main duties of the job
As a Speech and Language Therapist with us, youll be
part of an innovative multidisciplinary team alongside Occupational Therapists,
Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Teachers and Outreach Workers. Together, we break
down barriers and empower young people to participate in education, family and
community life and advocate for themselves.
What MSA offer
A neurodivergence-informed approach to therapy and
education
The opportunity to shape the service in our new school
A culture of creativity, collaboration and continuous
learning
Access to regular clinical supervision and CPD
opportunities
A supportive team with excellent admin backup
so you can focus on what you do best
A workplace where your ideas and expertise shape the
future
About us
We are looking for:
An HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist (Band
5, 6 or 7 well match your experience)
Experience of working with young people with Autism,
learning disabilities and/or mental health needs
Enthusiasm, drive and compassion to engage young
people
A team player who thrives in multidisciplinary work
and is passionate about family-centred, strengths-based practice
A commitment to growing your knowledge, skills and
clinical expertise with us
A car owner with a full driving licence.
We are offering
Salary £31,049 £54,710 depending on experience, NHS Band 5-7
equivalent
Hours 37.5 hrs/week, 41 weeks/year part-time considered
Pension scheme
Opportunities for CPD, career development and to be part of
something genuinely
multidisciplinary and innovative
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find MindSenseAbility Speech and Language Therapist sample job description attached which will be adapted depending on banding
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find MindSenseAbility Speech and Language Therapist sample job description attached which will be adapted depending on banding
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree for registration
- Registered with the Health and Care professions Council (HCPC)
- Specialist training in understanding the language and communication needs of young people who are autistic or have learning difficulties or SEMH needs
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
- Training in evidence-based strategies to support the language and communication of young people who are autistic or have learning difficulties or SEMH needs including developmental trauma.
- Membership of a relevant Clinical Excellence Network (CEN).
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist, preferably in a special needs or mental health setting.
- Experience of working with autistic children and young people
- Experienced in the selection and administration of standardised assessment tools that identify needs of this client group and be willing to learn new assessment tools when needed
- Experience in creating and adapting non-standardised assessment tools to facilitate the engagement of young people.
- Experience of working with young people in a neurodivergence-informed way with an understanding of the social model of disability.
- Experience of successful relationship building and work with children and young people whose behaviour can be challenging at times (Training will be provided by MSA)
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary approach to address the educational and therapeutic needs of young people and their families.
- Be reflective with high expectations of achievement, behaviour, and passion for self and service improvement
- Have good interpersonal skills and the highest professional conduct for liaising with staff, students, parents and external agencies
- Understand how to safeguard and protect young people; reporting and responding to any child protection/safeguarding concerns in line with MSA procedures
- Able to undertake further training when required to meet the needs of the service.
- Have a creative and flexible approach to work
- Have an ability to follow procedures and keep to deadlines for administrative tasks
- Flexibility and willingness to assist colleagues when necessary
- Awareness of standards and practice to ensure confidentiality and security of sensitive information.
- Team working skills and the ability to work alone without supervision and within students homes
- Flexibility to work in a range of settings including the MSA base, student homes, schools and community settings.
- The ability to build positive relationships with our families, agencies, staff members and local education authorities
- The ability to work with a committed multi-disciplinary team to deliver an effective service
- The ability to problem solve when dealing with challenging situations
- Commitment to advocacy and developing self-advocacy for young people, promoting acceptance of neurodivergence and understanding of the neurodivergent perspective.
- Experience in organising, prioritising and managing your time
- The ability to reflect and ask for support when needed
- Positive attitude to the job and pride in your work
- Willingness to accept advice from others and/or offer advice when needed
- Committed to providing a high-quality service
- IT skills in areas such as word processing, the internet and social media
- A full driving licence and use of a car for work.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- An Enhanced DBS
Desirable
- Experience in specialist education settings
- Experience in mental health settings
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
- Knowledge of sensory processing
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree for registration
- Registered with the Health and Care professions Council (HCPC)
- Specialist training in understanding the language and communication needs of young people who are autistic or have learning difficulties or SEMH needs
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
- Training in evidence-based strategies to support the language and communication of young people who are autistic or have learning difficulties or SEMH needs including developmental trauma.
- Membership of a relevant Clinical Excellence Network (CEN).
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist, preferably in a special needs or mental health setting.
- Experience of working with autistic children and young people
- Experienced in the selection and administration of standardised assessment tools that identify needs of this client group and be willing to learn new assessment tools when needed
- Experience in creating and adapting non-standardised assessment tools to facilitate the engagement of young people.
- Experience of working with young people in a neurodivergence-informed way with an understanding of the social model of disability.
- Experience of successful relationship building and work with children and young people whose behaviour can be challenging at times (Training will be provided by MSA)
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary approach to address the educational and therapeutic needs of young people and their families.
- Be reflective with high expectations of achievement, behaviour, and passion for self and service improvement
- Have good interpersonal skills and the highest professional conduct for liaising with staff, students, parents and external agencies
- Understand how to safeguard and protect young people; reporting and responding to any child protection/safeguarding concerns in line with MSA procedures
- Able to undertake further training when required to meet the needs of the service.
- Have a creative and flexible approach to work
- Have an ability to follow procedures and keep to deadlines for administrative tasks
- Flexibility and willingness to assist colleagues when necessary
- Awareness of standards and practice to ensure confidentiality and security of sensitive information.
- Team working skills and the ability to work alone without supervision and within students homes
- Flexibility to work in a range of settings including the MSA base, student homes, schools and community settings.
- The ability to build positive relationships with our families, agencies, staff members and local education authorities
- The ability to work with a committed multi-disciplinary team to deliver an effective service
- The ability to problem solve when dealing with challenging situations
- Commitment to advocacy and developing self-advocacy for young people, promoting acceptance of neurodivergence and understanding of the neurodivergent perspective.
- Experience in organising, prioritising and managing your time
- The ability to reflect and ask for support when needed
- Positive attitude to the job and pride in your work
- Willingness to accept advice from others and/or offer advice when needed
- Committed to providing a high-quality service
- IT skills in areas such as word processing, the internet and social media
- A full driving licence and use of a car for work.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- An Enhanced DBS
Desirable
- Experience in specialist education settings
- Experience in mental health settings
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
- Knowledge of sensory processing
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).
