Job Description

Are you a qualified/soon to be qualified Speech and Language Therapist with a drive to work with children? Do you want to dip your toe in the independent world?

Well we have the perfect job role for you! This is an opportunity for a Band 5 position working with an experienced Band 6 SALT and within a multidisciplinary team.

Bursting with Potential is a small family-owned business who are ever expanding with high aspiration to reach the needs of our clients, in an environment of acceptance, problem solving and making a difference for those clients. We prioritise diversity and believe in a future where everyone is inclusive.

We work in a flexible work environment where everyone's job is valued and we work together as a team to provide a high standard of service to our clients. We step in with support, advice and encouragement whenever it is needed.

The roles require organisation, autonomy, and the ability to work independently but there is always support available and someone to celebrate the wins, however small. We enjoy our training days, team meetings and peer supervisions together to develop and grow via CPD, we also enjoy coffee and cake!

Bursting with Potential is an employer who is flexible, always ready to listen and dedicated to running a successful supportive and professional business for both her employees and her clients.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to be an integral part of our excellent Childrens Therapy service in Peterborough, Lincolnshire and surrounding areas. We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist on a full or part time basis across our Peterborough and Spalding clinics.

We are looking for a speech therapist who has knowledge and experience of working in community settings - homes, schools and a clinic settings. Any potential candidates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of working with children of all ages and who have a range of speech, language and communication needs.

If successful you will be working with children and young people in a number of settings, completing assessments and intervention for a wide variety of conditions. You will be an integral part of our innovative and supportive paediatric team, working closely with Occupational Therapy colleagues and other professionals.

Bursting with Potential is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our service. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Bursting with Potential is an equal opportunities employer. There are plenty of career development and progression opportunities that can see you grow as part of our small team. It can be so much more than just a job for now, you can be part of our service's journey and development and change children's lives.

Your responsibilities

Assess children's speech, language, and communication abilities. Diagnose communication disorders and determine their severity. Create individualised treatment plans based on assessment results. Provide therapy sessions to address speech and language goals. Educate parents on supporting their child's communication development. Collaborate with other professionals involved in the child's care.
To be eligible for consideration, it is essential that you have a degree in speech and language therapy approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT). Paediatric experience is also essential.

Where you will be working

Location:

Thorney Road, Eye, Peterborough, PE6 7UN and one day community based appointments.

You will be working at Bursting with Potential, which is a small independent therapy service with good facilities, covering the Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Lincolnshire areas. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide assessment, intervention and support for children and young people 0-25 with SEND and their families. At times our clients may be experiencing mental health difficulties or behaviours that challenge. The role includes travelling to community appointments and schools and requires a driver with use of a car.

What you will get:

29,970 - 36483 DOE (pro rata) 5.6 weeks' paid holiday inclusive of 8 days bank holiday entitlement. Your birthday off paid. Wellbeing support and activities Career development and training
For more information, an informal discussion or to visit the clinic and see if it's for you, please contact Alison Harrod (Director) on alison@breakthroughtherapysolutions.co.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Other requirements:

Due to the requirements of this role, your potential employment is subject to the receipt of a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and references. Knowledge of keeping children safe and relevant safeguarding legislation. Access to own car and full driving licence

The successful candidate will be provided with:

Access to a work laptop/iPad Assessment and therapy tools and resources Access to a large selection of reference books Agile working policy, including potential working from home Supervision, support and appraisals CPD training A workplace pension
Part/Full time role - job share considered. Flexibility can be discussed.

Interview date: TBC (PE6 7UN, Peterborough)

Salary is competitive and will be based on experience and hours worked.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 29,900.00-36,483.00 per year

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:

HCPC or pending if newly qualifed (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SALT 2024