Bank Speech & Language Therapist - SE Surrey

Job summary

Join our team as a Bank Speech & Language Therapist. As well as the attractive hourly rates of pay, at HCRG Care Group you will benefit from: Flexible Shift Booking Self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance for a better work-life balance. Wagestream Access Track and access earned wages anytime, avoiding high-interest loans or overdrafts. Professional Growth Gain experience across various services, access free training, and join our Strive for Better professional network. 24/7 Well-being Support Free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance, and career coaching. Innovative Culture Share ideas, apply for national funding, and contribute to service improvements. Recognition & Engagement Nominate colleagues for awards and participate in executive Q&A sessions. Commitment to Excellence Be part of a team with "Good" or "Outstanding" CQC-rated services. As a Band 5 Speech & Language Therapist within the preschool team, you will assess, diagnose, and deliver evidence-based interventions to children with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN). You will play a vital role in empowering parents, carers, and professionals through training, support, and collaborative working. Your work will primarily focus on children within early years settings such as nurseries, Family Hubs, and family homes. Our Childrens Community Health Team provision supports our Surrey-wide service, and you will be based at one of our Office Hubs across Surrey with the opportunity for hybrid working. HCRG Care Group is a flexible-first employer, whilst you will have an office base, our teams are agile and work in flexible/hybrid arrangements.

Main duties of the job

Join our team as a Bank Speech & Language Therapist. At HCRG Care Group, you will benefit from flexible shift booking, allowing you to self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance for a better work-life balance. Additionally, you have access to Wagestream to track and access earned wages anytime, avoiding high-interest loans or overdrafts. Our professional growth opportunities allow you to gain experience across various services, access free training, and join our Strive for Better professional network. You also have access to 24/7 well-being support, including free counseling, legal advice, financial guidance, and career coaching. Be part of our innovative culture by sharing ideas, applying for national funding, and contributing to service improvements. Recognition and engagement are key, with opportunities to nominate colleagues for awards and participate in executive Q&A sessions. We are committed to excellence, with a team that boasts "Good" or "Outstanding" CQC-rated services.

About us

HCRG Care Group is a healthcare organization dedicated to providing high-quality care across various services. Our commitment to flexible working arrangements and professional growth ensures that our employees have access to the best opportunities for career advancement and work-life balance. We offer free training and a supportive environment for our staff, allowing them to gain valuable experience and contribute to service improvements. Our innovative culture promotes idea-sharing and national funding applications, while our recognition practices ensure that exceptional performance is acknowledged and rewarded. We are proud to be an employer with CQC-rated "Good" or "Outstanding" services, striving for excellence in every aspect of our care provision. Our well-being support includes free counseling and financial guidance, ensuring that our employees are supported in all aspects of their professional and personal lives. We aim to create a positive and fulfilling work environment for all members of our team, fostering engagement and satisfaction.

Details

• Date posted: 07 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £19.38 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1524444309
• Job locations: HCRG Care Group, Redhill, RH1 5GG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Join our team as a Bank Speech & Language Therapist.

As well as the attractive hourly rates of pay, at HCRG Care Group you will benefit from:

• Flexible Shift Booking Self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance for a better work-life balance.
• Wagestream Access Track and access earned wages anytime, avoiding high-interest loans or overdrafts.
• Professional Growth Gain experience across various services, access free training, and join our Strive for Better professional network.
• 24/7 Well-being Support Free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance, and career coaching.
• Innovative Culture Share ideas, apply for national funding, and contribute to service improvements.
• Recognition & Engagement Nominate colleagues for awards and participate in executive Q&A sessions.
• Commitment to Excellence Be part of a team with "Good" or "Outstanding" CQC-rated services.

As aBand 5 Speech & Language Therapist within the preschool team, you will assess, diagnose, and deliver evidence-based interventions to children with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN).

You will play a vital role in empowering parents, carers, and professionals through training, support, and collaborative working.

Your work will primarily focus on children within early years settings such as nurseries, Family Hubs, and family homes.

Base

Our Childrens Community Health Team provision supports our Surrey-wide service, and you will be based at one of our Office Hubs across Surrey with the opportunity for hybrid working.

HCRG Care Group is a flexible-first employer, whilst you will have an office base, our teams are agile and work in flexible/hybrid arrangements.

• Carrying out high-quality School Based assessments, as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) for children and young people
• Deliver high-quality SLT assessments and interventions to preschool-aged children.
• Collaborate with parents, carers, and the wider childrens workforce to create tailored care plans.
• Provide reports, including for Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Support service development and key performance targets.
• Supervise and guide SLT assistants and students.
• Plan and deliver training for carers and professionals to enhance understanding of SLCN.
• Participate in multi-agency meetings and safeguarding case conferences as required.

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent (Post Graduate Diploma or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy leading to registration with HCPC)
• Knowledge/training in ASD strategies and interventions e.g. PECS, SCERTS, ADOS
• Health and Care Professions Council Licence to Practice (HCPC)
• Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Member of relevant Clinical Excellence Network
• Specialist knowledge of assessments and interventions for client group
• Knowledge of national and local policies and procedures relevant to client group and role.
• Awareness of policies and procedures relating to Child Protection
• Experience of managing own caseload and to work effectively with a range of client groups

Desirable

• Knowledge /training in PCI, Hanen strategies.
• Knowledge/training in educational training packages e.g. ELKLAN, WellComm
• Knowledge/training in signing e.g. Makaton
• Demonstrable experience of working in the NHS

Other requirements: the successful applicant will need to be a car driver

Please see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification.