Location
Liaise (London) Ltd, 70 Ronalds Road, Highbury, London
Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)
Salary
£38,000 per annum
About the Role
Manage your own caseload of adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. Assess, diagnose and treat communication and swallowing (dysphagia) difficulties. Develop person-centred therapy plans, communication profiles and dysphagia management plans. Deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs. Train and coach support teams to implement communication strategies and safe dysphagia practices. Promote inclusive communication using AAC, Makaton, symbols and other communication methods where appropriate. Work collaboratively with families, support staff, GPs, social workers and external professionals. Maintain accurate clinical records and outcome measures. Contribute to service development, audits and continuous quality improvement. Support the development of colleagues by providing specialist advice and training. Liaise is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check and relevant pre-employment checks.
Experience
Experience working with adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. Experience assessing and managing communication needs and dysphagia. Experience using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is desirable. Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is desirable. Experience delivering training to colleagues and support teams is desirable. Experience contributing to service development or clinical audits is desirable.
About you
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making abilities. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between services is desirable.
Qualifications
Degree in Speech and Language Therapy. HCPC registration. Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).