Speech and Language Therapist - Lancashire
Due to service expansion, we are seeking a Speech Language Therapist to join our highly supportive team working collaboratively with children, families and members of the children’s workforce in the Lancashire area, covering mainly Blackpool.
We welcome applicants who share our mission, vision and values and who are committed to working with others, using innovative and evidence-based practices. The SLT will work with other SLTs, SLT Assistants within our regional team to deliver Hanen It Takes Two to Talk programmes and generalist services within mainstream schools.
We ensure that our team members have all the resources, support and training they require to deliver an outstanding service and they have achievable workloads.
Salary: £26,425 - £35,392 per year (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week. However, Part-time and/ or Term Time Only hours will also be considered if requested. Please indicate this preference on your application.
Essential Requirements:
- Commitment to Communicate’s mission, vision and values.
- Speech and Language Therapy Degree or Masters.
- Registration with RCSLT and HCPC.
Desirable Requirements:
- 3+ years experience practicing as an SLT.
- Experience of preventative approach with families and workforce.
- Licensed to deliver ‘It Takes Two to Talk®’- The Hanen Program® for Parents of Children with Language Delays or willingness to access training.
Here’s a flavour of what it’s like to work within Communicate. These quotes are from current team members (June / July 2022):
🏆“I have NEVER worked for a company that is so fair, considerate and passionate about caring for their employees (and I’ve been around a bit 😂)”
🏆“…It’s these thoughtful little touches which make Communicate such a great organisation to work for!”
🏆“Communicate is miles apart from anywhere I have worked before. Never have I felt such encouragement or been so valued. I genuinely love going to work everyday (even on the craziest of days). Thank you so much 😊“
The successful candidate will undergo Enhanced DBS checks and will be registered members of RCSLT and HCPC.
Equality and diversity are hugely important to Communicate SLT, and applications are welcomed from talented people from all experiences and perspectives.