About The Role
Speech and Language Therapy Practitioner - Presteigne, Powys - Part time - 25 hours per week - £12 per hour (£12,000 per annum based on a 40-week contract). This includes the benefit of a competitive location allowance paid in monthly instalments.
Orbis Group supports incredible individuals, each with their own unique needs. As the saying goes, "Once you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve only met one person with autism." Our Speech and Language Therapy team understand this deeply, dedicating significant time to ensure a holistic, individualised approaches for each person we support. You’ll be integral in meeting their communication, emotional, and social needs, through the creation and implementation of interventions to enable them to have effective means of expressing themselves.
You will collaborate closely with our clinical team to implement and adapt communication support programmes. Strong IT skills are essential, as accurate case notes and regular reporting are critical for success in this role. This role is based in Presteigne and may involve providing support across several schools in the area.
A Day in the Life of a Speech and Language Therapy Practitioner with Orbis Education and Care Involves:
Building Relationships: Developing strong, positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Communication Assessment: Effectively and compassionately working with individuals to assess and monitor communication abilities, alongside the Speech and Language Therapist whilst supporting staff to develop their skills, confidence, and knowledge.
Support Plans: Assisting operational teams in completing communication assessments and creating specific support plans.
Quality Assurance: Ensuring the implementation of communication strategies across all settings as part of the clinical strategy plan led by the Head of Clinical Services.
Record Keeping: Maintaining up-to-date records of meetings and support in accordance with GDPR.
Professional Development: Undertaking and successfully completing relevant qualifications in Speech and Language Therapy, with the support of a mentor.To be a Successful Speech and Language Therapy Practitioner with Orbis Education and Care, You’ll Need:
Holistic Assessment Skills: Ability to complete holistic assessments as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Experience: Experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism, and associated complex needs and behaviours of concern within a residential or educational setting.
Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Communication Proficiency: Understanding of various communication tools (e.g., PECS, Makaton, TEACCH).
SLT Knowledge: Knowledge of Speech and Language Therapy theory and practice.
Educational Commitment: Willing to pursue relevant SLT qualifications.
Driver: PreferableIn Return for Your Skills and Expertise, You’ll Receive (Please note benefits are subject to change):
Career Progression: Join us for clear career progression and valuable qualifications—97% of our managers progressed internally.
Health Plan: Access to a health plan after probation.
Referral Scheme: 'Refer a friend' scheme—earn up to £1,000 per successful permanent referral.
Blue Light Card: Eligibility for a Blue Light Card for additional discounts at a range of retailers.
Therapy related training participation: Various opportunities to take part in therapy related trainings which would be advantageous for any students with aspirations within the field.
Competitive annual location allowance paid in monthly instalments.How to Apply:
If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career as a Speech and Language Therapy Practitioner at Orbis Education and Care, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV using the 'apply' link.
Orbis Education and Care is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive and supportive working environment for all our employees