D205 Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT)

Job Location	Eight Ash Green
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	Salary negotiable
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent, full-time

Job Description

Speech & Language TherapistLocation: Doucecroft School, ColchesterSalary: dependent on experienceHours: 35 hours plus training daysJob ref: D205As part of the Speech and Language Team you will provide speech and language therapy input to the pupils within Autism Anglia’s Children’s Services based at Doucecroft School, a converted estate in a beautiful setting in Eight Ash Green, Colchester. This post could be suitable for a newly qualified therapist.Your main duties will include:

Assessing new pupils’ and reviewing existing pupils’ communication needs within the school

Developing communication targets for your allocated pupils (in collaboration with teaching and care staff) and regularly monitoring and reviewing these targets

Delivering individual and group therapy, where required

Delivering training to the wider professional team to develop their skills in effective communication with individuals who have autism

Our ideal candidate will have the following experience:

A recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy - essential

Experience of working with individuals who have an Autism Spectrum Condition - essential

Competent clinical knowledge of communication problems associated with autism - essential

Experience of intervention techniques such as PECS, Intensive interaction, signing, visual support systems - essential

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a well-established charity. Autism Anglia provides ongoing training and supervision, continuing professional development and support as well as an extensive induction on commencement of employment.In addition to this, there may be opportunities to become involved with our Diagnostic service under the tutelage of experienced clinicians.Autism Anglia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. These posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.The successful applicant will require a full driving licence.Benefits:

25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days after 5 years) plus 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme

Death in Service Benefit

Access to Perkbox incentives including exclusive High Street, entertainment, restaurant and supermarket discounts

Refer a friend scheme

Closing date for applications: 11th December 2020If no response is received within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. You are welcome to apply again for other positions.

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