Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist – Specialist Education
Salary: £35,300 Pro Rata
Hours: Part Time – 22.5 hours per week
Location: Deal, Kent
Are you a qualified Speech and Language Therapist with a passion for supporting children and young people?
Do you have experience in delivering therapeutic services in an educational setting?
Looking to join a dynamic organisation dedicated to making a difference?
If so, this could be the perfect role for you!
Overview:
Compass Associates is excited to partner with a respected organisation committed to transforming the lives of children and young people. We are seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to join their therapeutic team and contribute to delivering high-quality support across their school in Kent.
Role Responsibilities:
As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will play a vital role in enhancing therapeutic services within the organisation. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Managing your own caseload of schools, providing high levels of support and consultation to operational colleagues.
- Offering therapeutic advice and guidance to teams to assist young people throughout their educational journey.
- Conducting assessments, setting goals, and making recommendations for therapeutic support for your caseload.
- Developing, writing, and regularly reviewing therapeutic goals for children and young people in education.
- Contributing to the delivery of therapeutic training for staff as part of the Therapeutic Academy.
- Engaging in regular supervision and CPD activities, and participating in service development initiatives.
What We’re Looking For:
- HCPC registered with a BSc in Speech and Language Therapy.
- Experience working with children and young people or relevant transferable skills.
- Open to nearly qualified applications.
- Passionate about embedding therapeutic practices within educational settings.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle.
Join an organisation that values its employees and offers a range of benefits, including:
- Competitive salary and real Living Wage employer.
- Christmas bonus and cash rewards for colleague referrals.
- Comprehensive induction programme and ongoing professional development.
- Access to free online courses and face-to-face therapeutic training.
- Financial wellbeing services and an employee assistance programme for confidential support.
- Blue Light Card and Tastecard for discounts.
Contact Details:
To apply or for more information and an informal discussion about this position, please contact Georgia Arnold at 02393 877 357 or email garnold@compassltd.co.uk.
Recommendations:
Compass Associates is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for a successful recommendation following the completion of probation.
