Speech and Language Therapist (Internal Only)

Percy Hedley FoundationNewcastle, NE
Onsite

About The Position

The Percy Hedley Foundation is a large regional charity supporting individuals with learning and physical needs, emphasizing a person-centered approach. Northern Counties School, part of the foundation, aims to improve the learning, wellbeing, and future life chances of children and young people with significant additional needs. Teachers, Therapists, and Learning Support Assistants collaborate in trans-disciplinary teams to meet each pupil's unique needs, believing in unlocking potential through detailed analysis. This role is for a qualified and HPC registered Speech and Language Therapist to join the Therapy team, providing input to pupils with complex speech, language, and communication needs.

Requirements

  • Qualified and HPC registered Speech and Language Therapist
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Nice To Haves

  • Dysphagia training would be advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

  • Provide input to a caseload of pupils with complex speech, language and communication needs.
  • Deliver individual and small group sessions.
  • Collaborate and integrate with the trans-disciplinary team.

Benefits

  • School holidays off
  • Loyalty awards starting at 2 years’ service
  • Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Induction and ongoing training
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
  • Access to Blue Light Card
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Access to discounted Nexus Travel Corporate Pop Card
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