Speech and Language Therapist

Company: Key Health (Part of KTS Group)
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Location: Lancaster
Job Description:

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join a specialist multidisciplinary team supporting young adults aged 18-25 with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, sensory needs and communication difficulties.

This role will focus on helping students access learning, develop communication skills and maximise independence within a Total Communication Environment.

The role will involve:

  • Managing a caseload of students with complex communication needs and dysphagia
  • Assessing, planning and delivering evidence-based SaLT interventions
  • Supporting AAC, Makaton, Intensive Interaction and total communication approaches
  • Promoting communication-rich learning environments
  • Supporting admissions assessments, transition planning and reviews
  • Delivering communication and dysphagia training to staff
  • Providing specialist advice to education and support teams
  • Working closely with OT, Physiotherapy, PBS, education and care colleagues
  • Maintaining clinical records, reports and professional standards

We are looking for someone with:

  • Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
  • HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist
  • Experience supporting individuals with complex communication needs
  • Knowledge of AAC and total communication approaches
  • Experience assessing and managing dysphagia
  • Strong communication, organisation and report-writing skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Experience supporting young adults with learning disabilities, autism or complex needs
  • Experience delivering staff training and consultancy
  • Knowledge of education or residential care settings

What is on offer:

  • Permanent role within a specialist education setting
  • Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team
  • Ongoing CPD, supervision and professional development
  • Opportunity to shape communication practice across specialist college provision
  • Employee assistance and wellbeing support
  • Healthcare, financial wellbeing and physical wellbeing benefits

This role would suit a Speech and Language Therapist, Specialist SaLT, Dysphagia Therapist or School / College-Based Speech and Language Therapist with experience supporting individuals with complex communication needs.

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Posted: October 13th, 2026