Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist, Band 5
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Job summary
Our service is in the exciting position of extending our current paediatric speech and language therapy team. We have been promoting the benefits of speech and language therapy throughout Swindon and have secured funding for additional posts.
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapists to join our service which provides integrated provision for children for their Health and Education needs.
We would welcome applications from newly qualified Speech and language therapist or those with experience. We have a range of posts available and can offer full time/ part time or term time only contracts.
The Service has a large number of specialist areas and has a culture of learning and growth with good funding for professional development.
The post will include a mixture of work in language clinics and delivering support to children with educational health care plans within school settings.
Main duties of the job
The Service sits within integrated early help teams which includes; Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, The Disabled Childrens Social Work Team, Children Looked after Team, Early Help Service, Health Visiting, School Nursing Service, Educational Psychology Service and Targeted Mental Health Services,
Childrens Social care and Swindon Borough councils specialist provision playgroup Koalas. This provides a unique opportunity for collaborative working to support the needs of children, young people and families.
The staff are passionate about the care they deliver, innovative and forward thinking.
We can offer you a professional environment, with experienced mentors to support your growth and development. A large wider team with opportunities to learn about different specialities and develop your own interests. Newly qualified SALTs are welcome to apply. In return we are looking for an enthusiastic, open learner who wants to develop both themselves and the service they work in.
About us
Make a difference, make it better, make it right - putting Swindon and its people at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to providing our employees with a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.
Our current benefits include:
Flexible working
25 days + Bank holidays
A career average revalued earnings (CARE) pension scheme
Purchase of annual leave
Leisure and Legal Services discounts
Eating Out, Shopping and Entertainment discounts
Candidates must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act for the effective performance of a customer-facing role).
Please note Swindon Borough Council terms and conditions apply to this role.
Details
Date posted
10 May 2021
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£24,907 to £30,615 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Term time hours
Reference number
F0065-21-9698
Job locations
Wat Tyler House
Princes Street
Swindon
Wilts
SN1 2JG
Employer details
Employer name
Swindon Borough Council
Address
Wat Tyler House
Princes Street
Swindon
Wilts
SN1 2JG
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