Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) – Band 6

Job Summary by the Career Balance Team:

Acorn School, a specialist provision for neurodiverse individuals with social emotional and mental health needs, Autism, ADHD, and complex behavior, is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join their Integrated Therapy Team. The therapist will have clinical autonomy and a manageable caseload, with opportunities for CPD and supervision. The successful candidate will work within a neurodiversity-affirming framework and collaborate with psychologists, creative art therapists, and OTs. The role requires at least 2-5 years of experience and registration with HCPC and RCSLT. The school is committed to safeguarding and requires enhanced DBS checks and child protection screenings.

Job Description:Are you a Speech and Language Therapist looking for an exciting change? Ready to be part of a growing, diverse, Integrated Therapy Team?
Do you wish you had a small, manageable caseload with clinical autonomy?
If so, then we want to hear from you!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly, supportive and welcoming team. We’re looking for a therapist who is passionate about working in a forward thinking and innovative way, including within a Neurodiversity Affirming framework.
Term-time contracts will also be considered.
We can offer:
CPD opportunities
Robust clinical and managerial supervision
Learning through peer supervision
The ability to affect real change for the people we support
Opportunity to work with psychologists, creative art therapists and OT’s
This role will allow the successful candidate the opportunity to work autonomously and creatively at Acorn School, Winkleigh, a specialist provision providing learning and supportive environment activities for young people aged 8 – 16 years, designed to meet the needs of neurodiverse individuals with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs, Autism, ADHD and complex behaviour.
This is a unique opportunity to work within a truly therapeutic environment where our dedicated in-house Integrated Therapies Team work seamlessly with education team members to provide meaningful packages of support that enable young people and young adults to reach their individual potential.
What we are looking for:
Ideally at least 2-5 years experience post qualification, with completed NQP competencies,
Must be HCPC and RCSLT registered.
Show commitment to learning and unlearning in relation to the SLT role within Neurodiversity Affirming support.
We will consider someone who could join on a development post to become a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, or individuals who’s registration has lapsed but would like to return to practice.
Applications from candidates who require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route are welcome, however you must have the requirements to register with the HCPC and RCSLT.
Looking after you with our industry leading benefits!
The below list of benefits are available to you from the start of your employment with us:
Pension
Blue Light Card
Employee Assistance Programme
Support gaining extra qualifications through our inhouse Learning and Development department along side industry leading experts
The below benefits are available after 12 months of employment:
Life Assurance (x2 of the basic salary)
Critical Illness Cover (x1 basic annual salary paid up front)
Medicash (Money back in your packet to cover a wide range of medical, health and wellbeing expenses of up to £880)
Phoenix is committed to safeguarding children, young people, families and our team members at all times. Applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check, child protection screening including checks with past employers and checks of online publicly available information.
For an initial and informal conversation please contact Fran Lawrence Clinical Lead on Location: Winkleigh