About this role
Job summary
We are recruiting a speech and language therapist for a fixed term maternity leave cover. The successful applicant will be part of the Therapeutic Hub within Childrens Social Care. The Therapeutic Hub is a MDT comprising SaLTs, psychotherapists, counsellors and specialist social workers. They provide support and specialist services to children and families who are working with the London Borough of Sutton Social Care team. The successful applicant will be managed by a senior SaLT within the Therapeutic Hub.
You will be employed by Cognus Therapies team. We are a thriving multidisciplinary team of speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, practitioners and therapy assistants who support children and young people aged 4 25 years in mainstream schools, colleges, and specialist settings within the London Borough of Sutton and surrounding boroughs. Cognus Therapies is owned by the London Borough of Sutton and forms part of Cognus Limited who are the providers for special educational needs services within the borough, and we share an office with Education Psychologist colleagues, EHCP coordinators, Behaviour Specialists, the Autism Service and more.
Main duties of the job
The 0.8 FTE role is a seconded role into the LBS Therapeutic Hub, the work covers 3 Childrens homes, the Youth Justice Service and a children from Early Help to Children Looked After. The candidate would also receive access to CPD, line management and development opportunities through the Cognus Therapies team as well as through Childrens Social Services.
As the secondment is for 4 days a week, there is the additional option of joining the Cognus Therapies education team for 1 day a week to increase this post to full time.
The role would include the following:
Direct and indirect work with the child and/or young personDirect work with families, parents and carersConsultations with social workers and social care staffAssessment clinics for Youth JusticeWorking in our children's homes, and providing training, support and advice, as well as sometimes work with individual children and young peopleParticipation in formulation meetingsCreation and updating of communication passports for children and young people and familiesSupporting young people to prepare for court proceedings
All applicants are required to hold a registration with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC)and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
About us
Cognus Limited is a Local Authority Traded Company, which is commissioned by the London Borough of Sutton to provide education services to early years providers, mainstream schools and specialist education settings in Sutton. Wholly owned by the local authority, we deliver a wide range of high-quality services to deliver excellent practice that improve the lives of children, young people, and families in Sutton and beyond.
Job description Job responsibilities
POSITION:Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
DIVISION:Cognus Therapies
BUSINESS UNIT:Speech and Language Therapy
REPORTS TO:Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
RESPONSIBLE FOR:Direct working with children and young people under the LBS Social Care team (assessment, therapy, reviews etc).Liaison with families, parents, carers and the MDT.Working across The Quad and LBS children's homes
GRADE/PAY:Band 6 Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist. £44,660.21 to £53,046.29 FTE per annum inclusive of HCAS (FTE).
LOCATIONS:London Borough of Sutton and surrounding areas
JOB SUMMARY:
Working within a multidisciplinary team across Social Care and education Advising and supporting LBS Social Care and LBS childrens homes to support children and young people in their services Providing a trauma-informed service and raising awareness of this Continuing a specialism within SEMH
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Day to day work and specific duties
Direct and indirect work with the child and/or young person Direct work with families, parents and carers Consultations with social workers and social care staff Assessment clinics for Youth Justice Completion of informal and formal assessments Working in our childrens homes, and providing training, support and advice, as well as sometimes work with individual children and young people Participation in formulation meetings Creation and updating of communication passports for children and young people and families Maintaining case notes, reports and records to RCSLT standards Providing support and liaison for cases that cross over between the LBS Social Care service and the Education services, for therapies Collaborate with partner agencies to support transitions To attend to team meetings as required Provide clinical supervision to staff members
Training and Development
To be aware of changing trends in evidence-based practice, within the SEMH and trauma-informed fields Embedding legislative change and key developments relating to improved outcomes for children and young people with SEND and SLCN Participate in audits, service development activities and research as required Participate in peer supervision activities Engage in CPD as identified through line management, clinical supervision and appraisals Comply with Cognus Limited and LBS Social Care mandatory training requirements Plan and provide trainings to stakeholders
GENERIC OBJECTIVES:
Contribute to Cognus Limited's business objectives at the appropriate level by ensuring every child matters and has access to education and learning opportunities, including:
a) Health and safety
b) Safeguarding and protection of children
c) Equal opportunities and management of diversity
d) Data protection
e) Outstanding Customer care
GENERAL:
SAFER RECRUITMENT:
Cognus is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that it works with. An offer of employment is subject to safer recruitment practices which include an enhanced DBS check, two professional references acceptable to Cognus Limited, proof of qualifications, proof of right to work in the UK, proof of personal address and employment history covering 5 years and, fitness to work with children (occupational health assessment). These checks must have been completed prior to commencement of employment. We have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across the organisation.
PROCESSING OF DATA:
a) You (the employee) consent to the holding and processing of personal data provided by you to the Company (the Company) for all purposes relating to your employment, but not limited to administering and maintaining personnel records, paying and reviewing salary and other remuneration and benefits, undertaking performance appraisals and reviews, the compulsory Disclosure and Baring Services check (DBS) details in line with its statutory responsibility to safeguard and protect children and vulnerable service users; maintaining sickness and other absence records and taking decisions as to your fitness for work.
b) You hereby acknowledge and agree that the Company may, in the course of its general and statutory duties as an employer be required to disclose personal data relating to you for legislative purposes during or after the end of your employment. This does not affect your statutory rights under the General Data Protection Regulation 2018.
CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT:
During the course of your employment, you will have access to and knowledge of Company confidential information and trade secrets.
a) Disclosure of any of this confidential information and/or trade secrets could have serious financial consequences and/or create serious competitive disadvantages for the Company. There may be material damage, financial or otherwise, deliberate or otherwise, to the Companys legitimate business interest.
b) Under the terms of this confidentiality agreement, you agree to keep secret and shall not at any time, either during employment or post-employment, use, communicate or reveal to any person any trade secret or confidential information relating to the Company or any Associated Company.
c) You are aware of the Company's policies in relation to compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation and undertake to act in accordance with these at all times. Any breach of these policies will be dealt with under the Company's disciplinary procedure and action taken can include dismissal without notice.
This job description and person specification outlines the summary of key accountabilities and is not an exhaustive list of duties and, is subject to periodical review and changes in line with the business needs.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Ability to prioritise and deliver results to high standards Excellent organisational skills Excellent communication skills Knowledge and experience of working in a trauma-informed context, and/or relevant training in trauma-informed practice Knowledge and experience in SEMH Leads others by setting a positive example in line with company values and acts as a role model Experience as a paediatric speech and language therapist Adherence to RCSLT and HCPC policies and procedures Is decisive with problem-solving skills Is committed to safeguarding and protection of children Honours and upholds the Companys Equal Opportunity Policy, Dignity at Work Policy, Safeguarding and Protection of Children, Health and Safety and Data Protection Policy at all times
Qualifications Essential
Educated to degree level or equivalent Relevant qualifications including registration with HCPC
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cognus Limited
Address Integrated Services For Young People
Green Wrythe Lane
Carshalton
Surrey
SM5 1JW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://cognus.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)