Speech and Language Therapist (Maternity Cover)
Who We Are Hedley’s College is a high-quality specialist further education and training provider. We provide education and training for young people aged 16-25 with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities who require specialist individual programmes to develop their communication, independence, and employability skills. We help our learners make successful transitions into adulthood within the Northeast region. We offer a busy, vibrant and varied environment that supports disabled young adults with cerebral palsy, communication and sensory impairments and complex learning needs including those with Autism Spectrum Conditions. We offer a choice of activities that meet people's aspirations, needs, and preferences, thus offering a very individual programme with support from a highly skilled and dedicated staff. The Role We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 5 or Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist within our multi-disciplinary Therapy team. This is a temporary position for maternity cover. Speech and Language Therapists within Hedley’s College play a vital role in supporting students and their families with specialist interventions such as both high-tech and low-tech AAC, signing systems, and social skill development. The successful candidate would provide input to a caseload of students with complex speech, language, and communication needs as well as possible dysphagia needs. You would become part of an existing, dedicated team of therapists who strive to deliver best practice at all times, with opportunities to shape a service to meet the ever-changing needs of those we support. Percy Hedley encourages career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and also have development opportunities both within the school and across the wider Foundation. We also offer the following benefits to staff: Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services, and counselling services) Contributory Pension Scheme (Contributions can be matched up to 5%) Induction and ongoing training Employee Assistance Programme Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances. Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview. Please access the following link for our vulnerable adults protection policy:
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Who We Are Hedley’s College is a high-quality specialist further education and training provider. We provide education and training for young people aged 16-25 with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities who require specialist individual programmes to develop their communication, independence, and employability skills. We help our learners make successful transitions into adulthood within the Northeast region. We offer a busy, vibrant and varied environment that supports disabled young adults with cerebral palsy, communication and sensory impairments and complex learning needs including those with Autism Spectrum Conditions. We offer a choice of activities that meet people's aspirations, needs, and preferences, thus offering a very individual programme with support from a highly skilled and dedicated staff. The Role We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 5 or Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist within our multi-disciplinary Therapy team. This is a temporary position for maternity cover. Speech and Language Therapists within Hedley’s College play a vital role in supporting students and their families with specialist interventions such as both high-tech and low-tech AAC, signing systems, and social skill development. The successful candidate would provide input to a caseload of students with complex speech, language, and communication needs as well as possible dysphagia needs. You would become part of an existing, dedicated team of therapists who strive to deliver best practice at all times, with opportunities to shape a service to meet the ever-changing needs of those we support. Percy Hedley encourages career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and also have development opportunities both within the school and across the wider Foundation. We also offer the following benefits to staff: Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services, and counselling services) Contributory Pension Scheme (Contributions can be matched up to 5%) Induction and ongoing training Employee Assistance Programme Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances. Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview. Please access the following link for our vulnerable adults protection policy:
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