Experienced Speech and Language Therapist

Experienced Speech and Language Therapist

The closing date is 04 March 2026

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our growing team in Birmingham, working in partnership with the Youth Justice Service and local education settings. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality, evidence-based support to children and young people with a wide range of Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), including those with complex needs and those within the justice system.

At Chatterbug, we are a national social enterprise driven by impact. Our work changes lives by improving communication, confidence, and long-term outcomes for vulnerable young people. You will work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, contribute to EHCPs and Court Reports, and deliver specialist interventions that make a measurable difference.

We offer a supportive, values-led environment built on being Open, Connected, Dependable and showing Fortitude. If you are passionate about clinical excellence, multi-agency collaboration, and creating lasting social impact, we would love to hear from you.

You will deliver specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to children and young people across schools and the Youth Justice Service in Birmingham. The role involves identifying communication needs, developing tailored intervention plans, and supporting positive outcomes through measurable, evidence-based practice.

You will work closely with education staff, Youth Justice professionals and families to ensure communication needs are recognised and appropriately supported. The role includes contributing to multidisciplinary discussions, preparing clear professional reports (including EHCP and court-related documentation), and advising on communication-friendly environments.

You will also provide guidance and training to professionals, supervise less experienced staff where appropriate, and contribute to service improvement initiatives. This is a varied role requiring strong clinical reasoning, confidence in complex cases, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Job Title:

Experienced Speech and Language Therapist

Location:

Birmingham Co‑located with Youth Justice Service

Reports To:

Workforce Development Lead / Clinical Service Coordinator

Job Purpose:

To provide high-quality, evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy to children and young people across schools and the Youth Justice Service. The role includes assessment, diagnosis and intervention for a wide range of Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).

• Carry out specialist assessments and make appropriate clinical decisions.
• Develop and deliver tailored therapy programmes.
• Review and measure progress to ensure positive outcomes.
• Support young people within the Youth Justice Service with specialist advice and strategies.

• Write clear and professional reports.
• Contribute to EHCP documentation.
• Provide information for court reports when required.
• Maintain accurate clinical records.

• Work closely with teachers, Youth Justice staff and other professionals.
• Take part in multidisciplinary meetings.
• Promote communication-friendly environments.

• Deliver training to staff and parents/carers.
• Support and supervise assistants or junior staff where appropriate.
• Participate in service development activities.

• Maintain HCPC registration and RCSLT membership.
• Follow safeguarding, SEN and NICE guidelines.
• Take part in audit, data collection and service improvement.
• Maintain professional development and reflective practice.

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT)

• Experience working with paediatric SLCN
• Experience working with education partners
• Experience contributing to EHCP processes
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
• Experience supervising SLTAs or students
• Experience working within Youth Justice Services or forensic settings
• Advanced specialist training in relevant areas
• Experience delivering training programmes to professionals

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.

Chatter Bug Speech and Language Therapy Service