Job summary
Within ouruniqueservice offering,Autism Unlimitedis in search for apart-time Lead Speech and Languageto join our therapy team.
The Speech and Language Therapy team is part of a multidisciplinary in-house therapy team including other Psychotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Behaviour Specialists which are overseen by the Head of Therapy. The Therapy Team work with the autistic people we support including children and young people here at Portfield School. We offer a collaborative and integrated approach to therapeutic input, working closely with our colleagues who know the individual in order to provide a holistic and person-centred experience.
Main duties of the job
Duties would include:
Leading on the delivery of a comprehensive, innovative and evidence based Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) service that meets the needs of the students and adults, within a Positive Behaviour Model. Delivery will include the assessment of students along with planning, implementing and evaluating interventions. These may have been delivered directly or indirectly.
Planning and development of the SLT service and provide line management to SLT team members.
Working in close collaboration with classroom teams, as well as the other members of the Therapy team, in order to provide integrated therapeutic support.
Promoting expertise and best practice through training, modelling and staff coaching.
Adhering to HCPC professional conduct, participating in continuous professional development through self-directed learning.
About us
Our charity exists to empower those living with autism.
We offer support through a variety of different functions. These include our education arm through Portfield School, our Futures 18-25 programme and Adult Services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supporting with the creative and innovative SALT therapy using a positive behaviour modelpredominantlywithin Portfield School.
Job description included
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Our ideal applicant will need to have:
- - Evidence of established specialist skills in SLT assessment, clinical reasoning and management.
- - Demonstrates leadership skills through use of appropriate management styles, ability to adapt communication and effective prioritisation and time management skills.
- - Able to work as an effective and co-operative team member and to collaborate successfully with colleagues and Head of Therapy.
- - Effective line management skills evidenced through the ability to coach, support and performance manage team members.
Desirable
- Minimum 7+ years experience working within an Speech and Language Therapy setting, SLT Degree and current registrations with HCPC and RCSLT
- Equally this role could well appeal to someone looking for a change in role and outside of NHS.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Autism Unlimited
Address
Portfield School
Parley Lane
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 6BP