This associate post sits in the Therapies and SEND service at KT Healthcare, working with children and young people across special educational needs and education settings. The core work is assessing communication needs, delivering individual speech and language therapy, and writing programmes, recommendations and reports while liaising with families and school staff. Caseloads span language, speech sound, social communication and autism-related needs, with flexible hours that can fit around other commitments and a mix of direct therapy and indirect support. HCPC registration and experience with SEND children are needed, and the start is as soon as possible.
What the job involves
- Support children and young people with a range of speech, language and communication needs
- Deliver targeted speech and language therapy
- Assess needs and set appropriate therapy targets
- Provide individualised, evidence-based intervention tailored to each young person
- Develop and demonstrate therapeutic strategies and activities
- Provide written programmes, recommendations and resources
- Review progress and adapt intervention where appropriate
- Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation
- Produce reports and contribute to annual reviews
- Liaise with parents, education staff and other professionals
- Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings where required
Qualifications
- Qualified speech and language therapist
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration
Experience
- Working with children and young people in community or educational settings
- Supporting children with a range of speech, language and communication needs
- Working with children with SEND and/or neurodevelopmental needs
Skills & knowledge
- Strong clinical assessment, intervention and report-writing skills
- Working independently and managing own caseload
- Excellent communication and collaborative working skills
- Child-centred, evidence-based approach
What’s offered
- Paid travel time at £40 an hour
- Mileage at 55p per mile
- Flexible opportunities to fit around availability
- Opportunities for both direct therapy and indirect support
- Supportive multidisciplinary team
- Ongoing work as the service grows
- A varied caseload
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
