About The Role
We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated independent Speech and Language Therapists, whose professional background and training are underpinned by theories of working with trauma, attachment and loss. You will have a good working knowledge of supporting children and young people in the care sector.
Key Responsibilities
You will have passion, strong emotional intelligence, and an understanding of the importance of collaborative working to achieve the best for children in the Care system along with an understanding that assessments and therapeutic interventions may at times require flexible, creative and mindful techniques. To enable the advancement of our approach of Assessing and Healing Complex Trauma you will join together with our team to ensure that bespoke assessments, individual therapy, group therapy, therapeutic interventions and resources are provided for our children who have lived with the complexities of Trauma, Loss and Abuse. This may also include those with Neurodiversity and Learning Disabilities. You will be included in Team Around the Child Meetings.
Location
Brighton
Personal Specification – Role Specific
* Relevant Speech and Language Therapy Qualification
* Registration with an approved professional body
* A clinical supervisor in place externally
* Passionate about working with children in the care system and proven track record of delivering successful outcomes for children (minimum 3 years post‐graduate)
* Enhanced DBS
* Strong report‐writing skills
* Strong emotional intelligence
* Collaborative mindset
* Flexibility and creativity in therapeutic techniques
* Understanding responsibilities in protecting their own health, safety and well‐being and that of their colleagues and others.
* Keep up to date with developments within the profession by attending appropriate courses, conferences and meetings as per your CPD requirements.
Benefits
* CPD opportunities through our Practice and Process Therapy Meetings (monthly)
* Support from a dedicated Clinical Lead and administration team
* Team Around the Child holistic support
* Flexibility to manage your own workload
* Mileage paid at 45ppm
* Additional travel expenses for any journey over 45 minutes
Specialists Needed
* Speech and Language Therapists
Equal Opportunity
Compass is an equal‐opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.
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