Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Lancaster & Blackpool (with occasional travel to Carlisle and Ulverston)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only + 5 INSET Days

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Speech and Language Therapist to join Beaumont College's multidisciplinary therapy team. Supporting young adults aged 18-25 with complex learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, sensory needs and communication difficulties, you will play a vital role in helping students access learning, develop communication skills and maximise their independence.

Working within a Total Communication Environment, you'll manage a varied caseload, providing specialist assessment, intervention and support for students with complex communication needs and dysphagia, while contributing to positive educational, social and life outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Manage a caseload of students with complex communication needs and dysphagia.
• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy interventions.
• Develop person-centred communication plans and monitor student progress.
• Support the implementation of AAC systems, Makaton, Intensive Interaction and other communication approaches.
• Promote and contribute to a communication-rich learning environment across the college.

Student Assessment & Transition

• Support student assessments during the admissions process.
• Contribute to transition planning, reviews and ongoing support.
• Ensure communication strategies enable students to achieve their individual goals and outcomes.

Training & Consultancy

• Deliver communication and dysphagia training to staff and key stakeholders.
• Provide coaching, guidance and specialist advice to education and support teams.
• Champion best practice and help embed effective communication strategies throughout the organisation.

Multidisciplinary Working

• Work collaboratively with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners, education staff and support teams.
• Participate in reviews, multidisciplinary meetings and service planning activities.
• Support the development of communication-friendly classrooms and learning environments.

Professional Practice

• Maintain HCPC registration and practise in accordance with HCPC and RCSLT standards.
• Keep accurate clinical records and reports.
• Participate in supervision, appraisal and continuing professional development.
• Support safeguarding, quality improvement and service development initiatives.

About You

Essential

• Degree qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex communication needs.
• Knowledge of AAC and total communication approaches.
• Experience assessing and managing dysphagia.
• Excellent communication, organisational and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience working with young adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.
• Experience delivering staff training and consultancy.
• Knowledge of educational and residential care environments.

What We Offer

• A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives.
• Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Ongoing CPD, supervision and professional development.
• Opportunity to shape communication practice across a specialist college setting.
• Involvement in innovative service development and quality improvement initiatives.