Specialist Speech - London, United Kingdom - Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We have an exciting opportunity available for a SLT with significant experience in working with children with SLCN including Autism and Social Communication Differences in Early Years to work in partnership with Autism Advisory Teachers and the Bi-Borough (Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster) Early Education and Childcare Service.

The Biborough Local Authority is leading on a project which complements our 'whole system, needs-led' approach to supporting children with SLCNincluding Autism and Social Communication Differences.

The project aims to standardise the quality of early years support that a family should expect to receive when their child's SLCN needs are identified.

The post will involve supporting early years educational settings to use the toolkit developed by the LA based on the SCERTS model to identify and put in place strategies to support children with SLCN who are on a Social Communication Pathway

Please note the post is 4 days a week term time only.

As a Band 6 SLT we are looking for an SLT who is able to work independently and has:

Experience of working with EY settings, schools and parents using the SCERTS model.
Experience of delivering support on universal and targeted levels
Proven ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with children, professional colleagues, parents/carers, outside agencies and community organisations
Ability to work flexibly and reflectively
Ability to work as an effective member of internal and external multidisciplinary team
Proven ability to deliver and evaluate programmes of support, and to contribute to the process of review
Ability to support and challenge educational settings in the inclusion of autistic children
Efficient and effective time and caseload management skills
Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently, be organised and confident in setting person centred goals for the children
A willingness to be flexible in a changing environment
Understanding and actively support Biborough LA diversity and equality policy
Commitment to continuing professional development

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Single occupancy accommodation in Central London (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

As an NHS trust, we are committed to equal opportunities and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.

We have a number of staff networks: Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN), Race Equality Network and the Rainbow Network which supports LGBT+ staff. Each network has a champion who is an executive director at the Trust and they hold regular meetings to discuss issues and make plans to improve CLCH.

Working closely with the early years and inclusion advisory team to ensure high quality communication and language provision across early years settings.
Facilitating discussions about the funding opportunities that are available to settings via theSENIF and DAF processes.
Supporting settings to plan appropriate communicationtargets and outcomesfor children.
Supporting settings in implementing theteaching strategies and approachesthatall practitionerscan use to support these children to access an appropriate curriculum e.g. communication groups.
Providinghigh quality support to EY settings. This can include, but is not limited to support in identifying needs, strategies, advice, modelling approaches, signposting to relevant resources, support in implementation of strategies and approaches via coaching and mentoring.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities