Speech & Language Therapist 38wks

Job Description

This role will be based at our Hall Cliffe School, Wakefield, West Yorkshire. Hall Cliffe School is a day school catering for up to 104 boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 16. The school is located in a beautiful Grade 2 listed building, withstate of the art facilities, which allow us to deliver a creative curriculumBe amazing, be inspired, be you.Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our staff. You deserve to have the career you want, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. As a member of our team, youll receive a sector-leading salary, extensivebenefits, training, and a clear career pathway ahead of you.If you want to join the UKs leading provider of specialist education and care, working passionately to bring the best possible outcomes for young people, youre in the right place.Be the Speech and Language Therapist, be the guide.Our Multi-Disciplinary Clinical Team supports children and young people across our school and home environments. As a member of the team, youll play a vital part in our work and our outcomes for young people. Its a highly rewarding role where your skillscan make a huge differenceas you help us create the type of futures that every child deserves.Many of our young people have experienced developmental trauma or have lifelong neurodevelopmental conditions and other complex needs. With the help of your expertise and understanding nature you can be sure that the work you do will make a positive impacton their lives.Its exactly that kind of selfless, altruistic attitude that makes us so excited to talk to you, here at Witherslack Group, as we grow our therapeutic team.Be the Speech and Language Therapist you always wanted to beWe are looking for an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist with experience in Autism and/or SEMH to join our growing multi-disciplinary team, to provide assessment and intervention across a range of settings, but specifically into specialist educationalprovision. The successful applicant will provide Speech and Language Assessment and Therapy as part of the multidisciplinary team within the school and be supported by regional supervision, mentoring and appraisal. Therapy may be delivered at an individuallevel or through small group or whole class interventions. In addition you will offer staff training and systemic support to upskill staff and to ensure that the environment in which you work is communication friendly. CPD is encouraged and facilitated, includingaccess to the national network of clinicians who work together to develop practice according to special interests.Be MoreAs a Specialist Clinician you will be an HCPC registered SaLT, with a minimum of two years experience working with children, young people or adults with Developmental Trauma or Neuro-developmental Conditions in particular Autism and Special EducationalNeeds. Applications will be considered from Band 5 applicants who have prior relevant experience in this field.Witherslack Group is a nationwide network of sector-leading schools, Learning Centres and childrens homes. The therapeutic practice model within Witherslack Group is informed by evidenced based theory and recognised best practice. It aims to support childrenand young people with to live healthy and happy lives, establish meaningful relationships and achieve their full potential. Many of our settings have established trauma-informed, ADHD Friendly and National Autistic Society accredited approaches to educationand care. The Clinical Service team within each setting includes Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Clinical and Educational Psychologists, and a broad range of Therapists with expertise in Counselling, and Drama, Art and Psychotherapy.Be RewardedWe know youre going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we want to reward you with a salary and benefits package thats among the best in our sector. Youll receive a competitive salary, Pension Scheme matched up to 5% or a range of flexiblepension options to suit personal circumstances(where applicable) and comprehensive induction and ongoing training, as well as extensive Group staff benefits such as Medicash Health Plan/Employee Assistance and Cycle to Work Scheme. Witherslack Group conductsDBS Enhanced checks and covers the costs for all new employees.For an informal discussion about the role please contact Nicola Morris, Regional Director (Clinical) on .The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.For a full job description and person specification, please see the attached document.