Speech And Language Therapist

Key Health; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our developing in-house Clinical Team, which includes occupational therapy, psychotherapy, and therapy assistants. You will deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for the pupils we support.

You will be responsible for holding a speech and language therapy caseload, and with the full support of our knowledgeable Clinical Team, you will also contribute to staff training and consultation. This position would suit a resilient and enthusiastic individual with a creative therapeutic approach and the ability to make decisions, as well as manage their own workload. In addition, you will provide information and training to staff, commissioners, and other agencies as required.

Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach, always putting the people we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the people we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them.

We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life of the people in our care.

Essential Criteria:

1. Allied Health Professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
2. Registered with the HCPC and RCSLT
3. Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
4. Experience of working with children, young people, and adults who have an intellectual disability and/or autism with additional needs (e.g., complex trauma, mental health needs, behaviours of concern)
5. Experience of working within school environments
6. Valid UK full driving licence and access to own vehicle

Day to Day Detail:

Shifts: Mon to Fri (08:30 am to 04:30 pm)

Locations: Preston (3 days) and Chorley (2 days)