Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Job overview

Are you an enthusiastic, motivated, forward-thinking Speech and Language Therapist, wanting to support service users in the Criminal Justice System. If so, this is your opportunity to use your skills and experience to join Liaison, Diversion & Reconnect (LDR).

You will play an important role in supporting our current Speech & Language Therapist to complete assessments and interventions for service users with complex vulnerabilities and neurodiverse needs.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference, committed to recovery-focussed practice and ready to contribute to innovative developments we'd love to welcome your expertise and help you grow your specialist career with our team.

The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Main duties of the job

This role supports people within the criminal justice system by identifying and addressing communication needs, learning disability and neurodevelopmental vulnerabilities.

You will work closely with police, courts, probation and health teams to ensure individuals can access and engage with services safely and fairly.

You will also contribute to service development and improving outcomes by embedding Speech and Language Therapy within Liaison Diversion and Reconnect Pathways.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Manage a caseload across custody, courts, prisons and community pathways
• Undertake specialist assessment of communication needs, including speech, language, social communication and cognitive communication.
• Identify vulnerabilities impacting engagement and justice processes
• Provide targeted interventions and communication strategies
• Support capacity assessments and risk management
• Work collaboratively with MDT and justice partners
• Produce reports to support decision-making
• Deliver training to staff
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to audit and service improvement

For further information please see detailed job description.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.