Speech and Language Therapist

Speech and Language Therapist
Cardiff
Full time- Permanent
Up to £36k DOE
Spencer Clarke Group are on the lookout for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our team. The successful candidate will work with a specialist and complex caseload of young adults, including those with Autism, learning difficulties, and other diagnoses, including behaviours that challenge. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality care, using a Total Communication Approach, and supporting the use of Voice Output Devices and Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC).
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a specialist caseload of young adults with Autism, learning difficulties, and other complex diagnoses.
• Provide assessments, diagnostics, and tailored advice for students on your caseload.
• Plan, deliver, and monitor individual and group therapy sessions as appropriate.
• Utilise the Total Communication Approach to enhance communication and engagement.
• Support the use of Voice Output Devices, including iPads and tablets, as part of AAC strategies.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, coordinating with other professionals in residential homes and classes.
• Liaise with external agencies to promote positive practice and ensure cohesive care.
• Provide advice and support to families as necessary.
• Attend and contribute to Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, staff meetings, continuing professional development (CPD) sessions, and in-service training.
• Prepare clinical reports for initial assessments, reviews, Continuing Healthcare (CHC), and Looked After Children (LAC) purposes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical notes, adhering to professional standards and guidelines.
• Stay informed about new techniques and research to maintain and promote best practices, recording these on the Professional Log of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• Ensure adherence to quality guidelines and care standards, contributing to quality assurance and clinical audits as necessary.
• Keep statistical information and client records updated in line with organizational requirements.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree within Speech and Language Therapy.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Experience working with young adults with special needs, including Autism and learning difficulties.

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