At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide specialist assessments and therapy for adults with complex communication needs.
- Company: Join a supportive team in a secure environment focused on rehabilitation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 23 days holiday, pension scheme, and extensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of an inclusive workplace with diverse employee networks.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Speech and Language Therapy and experience with complex needs required.
The predicted salary is between 38629 - 38629 £ per year.
Location: HMP Dovegate, Staffordshire, ST14 8XR
Salary: £37,412.50 ‑ £38,629 per annum, pro rata plus excellent benefits
Schedule: Part‑time – one day per week
Role Overview: As a Speech and Language Therapist in our Therapeutic Community team, you’ll provide specialist assessment and intervention to support adults with complex communication needs within a secure environment. Your work will directly support engagement in therapy, positive behaviour change, and long-term rehabilitation.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver specialist speech, language and communication assessments and formulations
- Provide targeted, functional speech and language therapy to support comprehension, expression and social interaction
- Support participants to engage in therapy groups, community meetings and daily community living
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues, offering consultation and practical communication strategies
- Identify communication‑related risk and protective factors to support safer rehabilitation outcomes
- Maintain accurate clinical records and engage in professional and clinical supervision
Qualifications:
- A degree in Speech and Language Therapy, with Health and Care Professions Council registration and Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists membership
- Experience delivering speech and language therapy to adults with complex needs
- Confidence working within a multidisciplinary team and contributing specialist insights
- Strong understanding of trauma‑informed practice and its impact on communication
- Clear, adaptable communication skills, emotional resilience and sound professional judgement
Vetting and Checks: An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role. This includes spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and any relevant information held by local police, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and safeguarding requirements. An Occupational Health Questionnaire will also be completed to ensure you receive any necessary support.
Benefits:
- Holiday entitlement: starts at 23 days plus bank holidays (increasing to 25 days with tenure)
- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and focus on internal progression
- Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco‑managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
- Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, including food, clothing, days out, entertainment and travel
- Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax‑free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate monthly pay to Serco People Fund Charity
- Employee networks: Support inclusive and belonging environments including LGBTQIA+, women, parents, carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and all cultural backgrounds
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