Speech Therapist

Position: Speech and Language Therapist (ASD)Location: PrestonRole: PermanentSalary: £32,000 - £45,000 Depending on experienceStart: ASAPDue to growth within the team, our client is looking for a Senior Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join their supportive team to undertake Autism diagnostic assessments in the Preston, South Ribble and Chorley area.
Our client support individuals aged 0-25 years directly and through others, using high-quality, evidenced-based approaches to maximise impact where they live and learn.The Role: This is an exciting and valuable role, the successful candidate will support assessment and interventions for children. This will include undertaking assessments for children on the Autistic diagnostic assessment pathway, writing reports with follow the DSM5 and supporting a decision as part of the Multi-disciplinary team. Services are mostly delivered within Family Hubs and home visits and educational settings and often involve collaboration with parents, carers and the Multi-agency team. Requirements:

• Qualified/Registered Speech and Language Therapist with 2 or more years experience.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

• Experience in working with CYP and ASD.

• Trained in ADOS/ADR-I etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in report writing and record keeping.
• Hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision.
• Access to your own vehicle

Benefits:

• A supportive team.
• Opportunities to shape the services.
• An attractive salary depending on experience.
• Hours that suit your needs and promote a work life balance.
• Career development opportunities, including training and supervision to develop specialisms in a wide range of service areas including dysphagia, ASD assessments etc
• Visa sponsorship opportunities available

Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: £32,000.00-£45,000.00 per yearSchedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In personReference ID: QYXX567V