Specialist Speech & Language Therapist- Complex Needs

Job Summary

Specialist Speech And Language Therapist (Children's Expert Team).

Band 6: £39,959 - £48,117 (pro rata).

22.5 Hours per week.

Fixed Term – 6 Months – Possibility of extending.

Location – North Kirklees (covering Dewsbury, Batley and Spenborough).

Main Duties

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Children's Community Team as part of the Speech and Language Therapy Service on a temporary contract, working with children with complex needs (Eating, Drinking and Swallowing, and Communication).

You will work within the Child Development Centre, mainstream schools, special schools, early years settings and homes in North Kirklees.

You will deliver care to children and young people with eating, drinking and swallowing (EDS) and speech, language and communication needs, providing relevant support and training to families and key colleagues across health, education and social care.

A relevant degree in Speech & Language Therapy and experience of having worked with children with EDS and complex SLCN across a range of settings is considered essential.

Disability Confident Statement

Locala is a Disability Confident employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.

Benefits

• Flexible working – We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work‑life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
• Generous pension – We offer a generous, defined contribution pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%.
• Refer a Friend Scheme – If you know a friend or family member who works at Locala on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. Both you and the friend could receive a reward of £500 each, after you have successfully started your role with us.