Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Job DescriptionAre you a skilled Speech and Language Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact? The Together Trust is seeking aSpecialist Speech and Language Therapistto deliver high-quality services in mainstream schools across Greater Manchester. Youll work with a diverse range of students, supporting their communication development while contributing to a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team.Location:Greater Manchester and surrounding areasHours:30 hours/weekContract:Permanent, 41 weeks per year (term-time only)Salary:£30,241.60 (pro-rated from £41,490 FTE)Reports to:Speech and Language Therapy Team LeadTogether we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.Role Overview:Deliver specialist SaLT services at Universal, Targeted, and Specialist levels.Work autonomously to provide assessment, therapy, training, and consultancy.Support students, school staff, families, and carers with evidence-based interventions.Supervise and mentor junior colleagues, contributing to professional development and clinical governance.Be part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, and Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners.What were looking for:Degree in Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC registration.Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.Experience working with young people and adults with complex needs, learning disabilities, and Autism Spectrum Conditions.Ability to deliver training and consultancy, manage a caseload autonomously, and provide clinical supervision.Knowledge of best practice, assessment tools, and embedding therapy into learning activities.Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, youll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters. You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support.BenefitsGenerous pension schemeand death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions initially rising with length of service and up to 6 x basic salary death in service benefit.Occupational sick payand family friendly policies includingenhancedmaternity, paternity and adoptive leave.Reward and Discount platformoffering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.Cycle to workschemeEligibility to apply forBlue Light cardProud to be areal living wage employerRefer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with usComprehensivetraining and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualificationsLong service awardsincluding cash gifts and extra holiday.Promotion ofWellbeingacross the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or onlineAccess to ourEmployee Assistance Programmefor you and adults at your homeThe Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy, including an Enhanced DBS check (at no cost to yourself).This role will involve regulated activity.Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you.JBRP1_UKTJ