Speech and Language Therapist

The Speech and Language Therapy team is part of a multidisciplinary in-house therapy team including other Psychotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Behaviour Specialists, which the Head of Therapy oversees. The Therapy Team works with the autistic people we support, including children and young people at Portfield School. We offer a collaborative and integrated approach to therapeutic input, working closely with our colleagues who know the individual to provide a holistic and person-centered experience.
Your day as a Speech and Language Therapist would include:
+ Supporting the creative and innovative SALT therapy using a positive behaviour model predominantly within Portfield School.
+ Evaluating and planning best practice methods to improve therapy tools
+ Working collaboratively within the therapy team, including a designated speech and therapy team of four, to ensure all plans are focused on a person-centered approach and ensuring the people we support are top priority
+ Participating in reflective practice and using this as a continuous personal development guide, If you would prefer the application form in a different format or need any help completing the application, please contact Carly on .
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, this will be paid for by Autism Unlimited.
We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce
As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments, we can offer support to complete your application.
Our commitment
We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this. Anyone with any form of disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in order to participate in the job application or interview process. As part of our commitment to providing reasonable adjustments, please let us know if you require support to complete your application.
Autism unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Any vacancy we have will be filled based on qualifications and best fit without any reference to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
All successful candidates will be subject to disclosure and barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.

+ Blue Light discount card
+ "Refer a friend" scheme - earn £400 per person, that you refer!
+ Exclusive access to our employee portal with discounts on days out, hundreds of shops and website.
+ Health cashback plan to receive money back of dental, options and other treatments
+ Salary sacrifice schemes for various electrical devices and bikes and many more
+ A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme that provides practical information and support on issues like money management, family and legal information.
+ We also have a network of Mental Health First Aiders to provide support you in the event you experience issues relating to your mental health.
+ Have the opportunity to join our neurodiversity Network led by colleagues to ensure the voice of neuro- diverse people remains central to our thinking and decision making