Lead Speech And Language Therapist in UK

Location: East Ham North
Salary: £40,000 per year
Recruiter: WhatJobs
Job Hours: Full-time
About us Sequence Care Group is passionate about providing high quality Residential Care services for Adults requiring specialist learning disability and mental health support. As a provider we are expanding and opening new services with new opportunities. All of our Services provide support and rehabilitation on a one-to-one basis. About the Role Seeking to appoint a full-time Lead Speech & Language Therapist (Lead SLT) to join our established Multi-Disciplinary team. As Lead SLT you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the delivery of effective Speech and Language Therapy services for vulnerable adults residing in community residential homes & hospitals, who present with learning disabilities and complex mental health needs. * You will provide high standards of person centred care provided within Sequence Care Ltd. Utilising Speech and Language Therapy skills to effectively assess, treat and provide on-going evaluation and support of clients. * You will help deliver training programmes to the MDT in order to ensure competency in working with patients who have communication and or swallowing difficulties. * You will work as an autonomous professional according to the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy ‘Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct’ and the ‘ Health Professions Council Regulations’. About You Demonstration of strong management qualities are essential, as is a dynamic and flexible approach to the role. Must be driven, motivated and committed to providing industry leading care and service. Experience of the Adult Learning Disabilities & Mental Health sector is essential. * You will have previous experience as an SLT in an adult LD or MH setting and knowledge of AAC, dysphagia and communication. * You will have the ability to work autonomously across our services delivering client programmes and adhering to local and national professional standards whilst keeping the Lead SLT informed * Part of your duties will involve explaining, modelling and supporting staff to carryover SALT goals, programmes and to follow advice, strategies and recommendations. * You must be able to provide evidence of commitment to ongoing professional development and reflect and develop your own practice. * You will be contributing towards the training of other staff. * You will have a recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent. * HCPC Registration is required * You will be a Registered member of RCSLT * Dysphagia management training – desirable. * You must have knowledge of Augmentative and Alternative Communication: low/high level, including Makaton signing * Experience within social services is desirable. Package * Hours: Part time/ Full time. * Internal mentoring system * Enhanced DBS cost covered * 5 weeks holiday including bank holidays * Membership of employer contribution pension fund *We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check for Regulated Activity which will include a check against both the Barred adult list. We are an equal opportunities employer

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