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Location

Wokingham, Berkshire | United Kingdom

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Job description

Job Advert

Speech and Language Therapist

Up to £30,000 (depending on experience)

We are looking for a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to join our multidisciplinary therapy team. Working collaboratively
with the core team for each young person, you will undertake assessments, deliver comprehensive reports and intervention plans, as
well as develop and evaluate individual and group speech and language programs.

As our Speech and Language Therapist, you will be responsible for holding the speech and language caseload, including working
collaboratively with the diagnostics team providing neurodevelopmental diagnosis. As part of your role, you will also provide
advice and training to staff as part of the ‘whole organisation approach’.

To be a successful Speech and Language Therapist at SWAAY, you will:

* Be a qualified Speech and Language Therapist with HCPC and RCSLT membership
* Be experienced and knowledgeable working with Autism and ADHD
* Be able to carry out a range of assessments and interventions relevant to young people with neurodevelopmental disorders
* Have the ability to work independently to undertake assessments and run interventions
* Have a willingness to learn and develop a specialism working with young people displaying symptoms of trauma

This is a rewarding position for someone who takes pride in supporting young people to make changes and reach their full
potential. You will also have the opportunity to develop you knowledge whilst working within a forensic setting. We look forward
to receiving your application!

Who Are We?

For over 30 years, SWAAY have been providing specialised, high-quality residential care, education and therapeutic services for
young males aged 11-18 with developmental trauma, attachment difficulties and who have displayed sexually harmful behaviour.

We work to reduce the risk these young people pose, meet their complex needs and help them manage their physical and behavioural
difficulties, so that they can build healthy relationships and go on to lead fulfilling, rewarding and offence-free lives.

We are widely recognised for the excellent therapeutic service we offer and have contributed to research and literature in the
field. The multidisciplinary team at SWAAY consists of practitioners with a wide variety of qualifications, such as Forensic
Psychology, Integrative Child Psychotherapy, Art Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Dyadic Development Psychology.

Why Work With Us?

At SWAAY, we provide an excellent induction for staff, as well as ongoing training opportunities in Attachment Informed Approaches
(Dyadic Developmental Practice). There is always opportunity to be learning at SWAAY and we have a wealth of opportunity for
growth.

* Ongoing training opportunities supporting your career aspirations
* Blue Light Discount
* Wellness Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance
* Regular supervisions
* Length of Service Bonus
* Pension Contributions
* 33 Days Annual Leave
* Death in Service Programme
* Enhanced DBS Cost Coverage
* £750 Employee Referral Bonus

For more information about this position, please contact Amy George at [email protected] [[email protected]]

SWAAY is committed to safeguarding children. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.

Our success is built on those who work with us! SWAAY is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to
building and maintaining a diverse workforce, celebrating each individual's uniqueness.

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Salary

£30k per annum