Job Description

Head of Speech and Language Therapy

Location:

North West - This is a regional based role covering many areas of the North West and our Head Office which is in Cheadle, Stockport.

Salary:

Up to 55,000 depending on experience

bMindful Psychology are currently recruiting a Head of Speech and Language Therapy to support our SALT team and our clients in the North West region. Based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester, bMindful Psychology provides a wide range of specialist psychological therapy services to support children, adolescents and young people and those who care for them.

Job description

The role will be responsible in leading the development of Speech & Language Services for both existing and prospective clients, ensuring a high standard of Speech & Language Therapy is identified, assessed and delivered across our range of service users including residential childcare/look after children, fostering families, education and on a private referral or local authority referral basis.

To undertake a comprehensive assessment of children including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi-pathologies; use advanced reasoning skills and assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition Formulate and deliver an individual Speech & Language Therapy treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills Communicate effectively with parents, carers and other professionals providing advice and guidance on complex and sensitive cases as appropriate Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work, including the delivery of interventions directly with children and young people Hold a small case load alongside your management duties and offer specialist support and guidance when required Ensure a high standard of clinical care for the children/clients under your management and support team members to do likewise Support prospective client/private referral discussions to appropriately advise on methods/packages of support relevant to the needs of the child/young person and team around the child Support the development of service delivery proposals for prospective clients Identify effective methods of marketing to key groups/audiences Develop and deliver business development activities such as webinars, conferences, podcasts etc

A full job description can be sent upon request

Qualifications and Skills

Professional Qualified Speech and Language Therapy qualification to degree level. HCPC registration. Driving Licence and access to a vehicle

What We Offer

We are often asked "What makes bMindful Psychology a great place to work?" And the truth is, there's lots of reasons why people choose to work for us. We offer lots of different career opportunities so that you can use your skills to make a difference to the lives of children and young people living with challenging behaviour needs.

?We offer great rewards and benefits, extensive learning and development opportunities, and health and wellbeing support, so whilst you're busy caring for our children and young people, you can be assured that we're caring for you.

Our benefits include:

Competitive salaries A generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays Opportunities for professional growth and development through a combination of face-to-face training, online courses, on-the-job training, and continuous supervision and development Supportive and collaborative work environment Modern head office located close to Manchester Airport with fantastic transport links Access to an employee assistance program and well-being initiatives Employee referral scheme Paid for DBS Travel expenses paid

About Us

bMindful Psychology is an award-winning mental health service provider, committed to delivering high-quality psychological support to marginalised children and young people who have experienced developmental and relational trauma. We are passionate about supporting the teams around the child to ensure positive outcomes through consultation, implementation of tailored care plans, and training. At bMindful Psychology, our vision is to offer a comprehensive range of services to support professionals, who in turn can support children and young people to reach their potential and have rich and meaningful lives.

bMindful Psychology has a broad range of services with a strong ethos of multidisciplinary and a hard-working team approach to provide those using our services with the best possible advice and support. This means significantly improving or supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all children and young people who use our service by means of clinical excellence so that they can reach their full potential.

How to Apply

Our greatest asset is our team. We are a warm, welcoming team of individuals with a shared vision for exceptional services that support children and young people's wellbeing - it's what makes us trusted as a leading and specialist psychological provider.

We recognise the importance of everyone who works at bMindful, as their commitment and passion are the driving force behind our success.

Do you also have the skills and passion to join our organisation. If so, we would love to hear for you.

Please apply using the link below and attach your most recent CV. Should you wish to obtain any further information about this vacancy please contact Laura Byrne on 0161 510 0111 or via email: recruitment@bmindfulpsychology.co.uk

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel supported and respected

If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to Recruitment in advance.

As part of our safer recruitment procedure, successful candidates will be required to complete a compliance application form, undergo an enhanced DBS check (no cost) full references will be taken and employment gaps will be explored.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cheadle SK8 3SR