Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Learning Disability
Band 6
It's hard to put into words what makes this role truly special, but we'll give it our best shot.
You became a Speech and Language Therapist because you're passionate about communication, inclusion, and making a difference. About helping people. Sounds about, right?
Well, we've got an incredible opportunity waiting for you in our Community Learning Disability Team. In this role, your skills will go far— and the impact you make will be profound. The learning‐disability population is such an amazing group to work with. The individual and families really value the support you give and the relationships you build.
You will be working with adults who have a learning disability, supporting their communication, eating and drinking needs. The caseload is wonderfully varied—no two days are the same. One day you might be in a client's home, the next in a day centre, supported living setting, or nursing home. You'll meet people from all walks of life, with different goals, abilities, and stories—and you'll be there to help amplify their voices and support their independence.
You don't need direct experience with learning disabilities— we'll provide all the training you need. This role could be a perfect fit if you're looking to transition from paediatrics or a specialist school setting, with plenty of transferable skills and support to help you thrive.
Main duties of the job
What you'll do
* Deliver specialist SLT input; assess, develop, and implement Speech and Language Therapy programmes that make a genuine difference.
* Work as part of an expert multidisciplinary team; join psychologists, nurses, physiotherapists, dietitians, and behaviour specialists—each one passionate about delivering the very best support.
* Provide a quick turn‐around of dysphagia assessments and interventions.
Person Specification Qualifications
* Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification
* Current registration with Health and Care Professions Council
* Evidence of CPD relating to client group
Skills
* Knowledge of a range of appropriate assessments and therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group)
* Experience in using symbol software packages to produce easy‐read resources
Experience
* Experience of working with adults who have learning disabilities
* Experience in working in a multidisciplinary team and ability to be a good team member
Assessment
* Working knowledge of issues relating to people with learning disabilities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full‐time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Salary
£45,953 to £54,254 a year (pro rata), incl HCAS (Outer)
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