Speech and Language Therapist (ASD) Location:
Preston Role:
Permanent Salary:
£32,000 - £45,000 Depending on experience Start:
ASAP Due 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 supports 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 that follow the DSM5, and supporting a decision as part of the Multi-disciplinary team. Services are mostly delivered within Family Hubs, 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.
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