Speech and Language Therapist

Speech and Language Therapist

Permanent

Lancaster & Blackpool

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join a specialist multidisciplinary team supporting young adults aged 18-25 with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, sensory needs and communication difficulties.

This role will focus on helping students access learning, develop communication skills and maximise independence within a Total Communication Environment.

The role will involve:

• Managing a caseload of students with complex communication needs and dysphagia

• Assessing, planning and delivering evidence-based SaLT interventions

• Developing person-centred communication plans

• Supporting AAC, Makaton, Intensive Interaction and total communication approaches

• Promoting communication-rich learning environments

• Supporting admissions assessments, transition planning and reviews

• Delivering communication and dysphagia training to staff

• Providing specialist advice to education and support teams

• Working closely with OT, Physiotherapy, PBS, education and care colleagues

• Maintaining clinical records, reports and professional standards

We are looking for someone with:

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist

• Experience supporting individuals with complex communication needs

• Knowledge of AAC and total communication approaches

• Experience assessing and managing dysphagia

• Strong communication, organisation and report-writing skills

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable experience:

• Experience supporting young adults with learning disabilities, autism or complex needs

• Experience delivering staff training and consultancy

• Knowledge of education or residential care settings

What is on offer:

• Permanent role within a specialist education setting

• Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team

• Ongoing CPD, supervision and professional development

• Opportunity to shape communication practice across specialist college provision

• Employee assistance and wellbeing support

• Healthcare, financial wellbeing and physical wellbeing benefits

This role would suit a Speech and Language Therapist, Specialist SaLT, Dysphagia Therapist or School / College-Based Speech and Language Therapist with experience supporting individuals with complex communication needs.

If you are passionate about helping young adults build communication, confidence and independence, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion.