Speech and Language Therapist – Band 6
If you’re a highly motivated person who wants to thrive in a high energy, leading-edge clinical environment for children with Autism, you will find that we are a great place to build your career and professional skills.
The role involves working with children with Autism to maximize their communication abilities and academic potential and to enable them to enjoy the best possible quality of life. As a SLT you will assess their communication needs and provide input into their behavioural programmes, both in the clinic, school and residential settings. As part of a full multi-disciplinary team on-site - Teachers, Behavioural Analysts, ABA Tutors, Occupational Therapy and Clinical Psychologist- you will work with all staff across the clinic to support the implementation of the therapeutic approach through training delivery and development of the environment. You will be responsible for delivering, developing and supervising an integrated intensive SLT service.
Due to the nature of our children's abilities you will receive extensive training on the applications of the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) to teach children and young adults to acquire skills and maximize independence in the areas of communication, academics, socialisation, self-management of behaviours and daily living skills. This position provides an excellent entry to the field for people who are interested in special education, or other careers in the behavioural sciences. In addition to that extensive speech and language training will be provided to enable the successful applicant to develop his/her skills further and to become competent in the field of SLT
Position Requirements
- Applicants must be physically, mentally and emotionally prepared for a challenging career experience.
- Applicants must be bright, energetic individuals with a strong desire to work with children or young adults and with experience in, or an interest in being trained in, the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis.
- Applicants must be prepared to work in a variety of setting (clinic, home and school)
- Thorough knowledge and competent implementation of all educational programmes and SLT guidelines.
- Diligent implementation of all medical, safety, and emergency procedures.
- You must have a degree or a post graduate diploma in Speech and Language Therapy
- Applicants must hold current registration with RCSLT and the HCPC or be eligible of getting them
Before applying for this job it is strictly required :
- To follow all the safeguarding and health and safety procedures and policies
- NOT been convicted of any criminal offence, received cautions or written warnings spent or otherwise (the post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act). Please note, all job offers will be subject to enhanced DBS checks (England and Wales)/ PVG registration (Scotland)
- Confirm you are eligible to work in the UK.
You will work at the clinic, home or school (travelling across London may be required).
Work remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Store discount
- UK visa sponsorship
Application question(s):
- Do you need visa sponsorship to work in the UK?
Language:
- Fluent English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- HCPC (Health and Care Professionals Council ) (preferred)
- RCSLT (preferred)
Work Location: In person
