Speech and Language Therapist Manager

Salary:

From £47,181 up to £51,356, per annum

Grade:

M

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time (37 hours)

This role is hybrid with some working from home time.

Are you a qualified Speech and Language Therapist with a passion for service development and leadership? Do you thrive in multi-disciplinary environments and want to make a real impact on the lives of children and young people with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)? If so, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

As a Locality SaLT Manager, you will lead and develop specialist speech and language therapy services across North Yorkshire, including provision for Youth Justice, SEMH targeted mainstream settings, and Pupil Referral Services. Youll manage frontline staff, design innovative service models, and act as an expert witness in tribunals. As one of a team of 4 managers at this level across our large county you will benefit from excellent peer support.

• Lead service design and delivery for complex and specialist caseloads.
• Develop and implement new services across a range of settings.
• Manage statutory responsibilities and contribute to SEND processes.
• Supervise therapy teams and support CPD, placements, and apprenticeships.
• Build partnerships with health, education, and social care agencies.
• Monitor service impact and contribute to strategic planning.

• HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist.
• Extensive experience in assessment, intervention, and multi-agency working.
• Strong understanding of SLCN and its impact on learning and development.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Ability to travel county-wide and work flexibly.
• Experience managing SLT services and staff.
• Experience developing services for SEMH and vulnerable young people.

At NYC, we value our employees and offer a range of career development opportunities, including professional support, coaching, and work shadowing. Youll be part of a supportive team committed to inclusive practice and holistic support for children and families.

The service is also currently working closely with local universities with the aim of offering SaLT apprenticeships. These will be offered to SaLT assistants working for NYC.

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (our technology allows for you to work from home)
• A market-leading pension of 18.1% plus additional contributions
• Performance-based pay progression
• Generous annual leave entitlement (up to 34 days)
• Access to modern technologies
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning
• A vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking workplace where you can make your mark and make a difference

Explore our full benefits in our Total Rewards Brochure under Key Documents.

If you would like to be a part of our supportive team, who can not only support you but who will help you grow and develop within your role then we would like to hear from you.

For an informal discussion and more information on this role, please contact:

• Rachel Comerford, Locality Manager, via email atrachel
• Jo Collett, Speech and Language Therapy Manager, via email at
• Carol-Ann Howe, Head of Inclusion via email atcaro

Job context

The Inclusion Service works in partnership with all schools and settings within North Yorkshire to promote the inclusion, participation and achievement of children and young people with SEND. These services areallocated into SEND hubs, coordinating provision at a locality level across

CYPS as a whole, to ensure needs are met holistically.

This role involves a highly specialist level of spokencommunications, so a confident use of English language is required.

To carry out the professional responsibilities of a Speechand Language Therapist with highly specialist caseloads including the Youth Justice service, Personalised Learning College and learners who have beenpermanently excluded from school. To develop systems and practice within theseclinical services which are based in evidence and ensure efficient service delivery.

To develop and coordinate speech and language therapy services within the locality including allocation of statutory advices andtribunal mandated input. including developing new services to the Youth Justice service, SEMH targeted mainstream provision and Pupil referralservices. Over time there may be further services/contracts in the locality allof which will require service design and implementation.

To ensure that services are delivered and developed in linewith current best practice and evidence.

To improve the communication skills of the learners bydirect intervention, and developing the skills and resources of the staff.

Working with the professional lead, based on an expert levelof CPD and awareness of trends in the field, develop and deliver specialist services within the local authority, advising the professional lead as appropriate within your area of…