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Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist, SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL


Company : Guardian Jobs


Location : Woking, England


Created : 2025-07-27


Job Type : Full Time


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Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist, SURREY COUNTY COUNCILJoin to apply for theNewly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist, SURREY COUNTY COUNCILrole atGuardian Jobs Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist, SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theNewly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist, SURREY COUNTY COUNCILrole atGuardian Jobs This role has a competitivestarting salary of£33,103 per annum for 36 hours per week across 42 weeks per year(term time + 3 weeks of holiday working), pro-rata to £35,730 at 52 week equivalent.We are excited to be finalising ourNewly Qualified Practitionercohort for 2025! If you are about to graduate with a degree in Speech and Language Therapy, and are keen to begin your journey to Autonomous Practitioner in a strong group of NQPs, then look at joining our supportive Speech and Language Therapy team!We have one position available:1 x 36 hours per week, 42 weeks per year covering schools in North West Surrey in the Woking, Runnymede and Surrey Heath area.We operate a hybrid work style including regular visits to schools and other offices.Rewards and Benefits:We pay your RCSLT membership and HCPC fees! Flexible working around core school hours with mobile and agile working solutions Comprehensive clinical supervision programme including a buddy, 1:1 meetings with line manager (weekly for NQP's for the first 3 months moving to monthly over the first year, at your pace), extensive in house training programme and formal external training opportunities, access to clinical effectiveness groups, case study groups and an NQP / Band 5 group, termly study days, encouragement to join and attend CEN's relating to practice A mixed and varied caseload across settings and age groups Termly themed study days for the whole SALT team Enhanced support to take you through your competencies An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carers leave per year 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many moreAbout The RoleOur large and friendly team of Speech & Language Therapists (SLTs) and Speech & Language Therapy Assistants work across mainstream and special schools. We are part of the Council's offer to support children with Additional Needs and Disabilities, working collaboratively with the Inclusion and Additional Needs Team and other areas like Educational Psychology and Specialist Teaching. Our tiered model supports universal, targeted and specialist intervention for children, families and the school workforce; making sure we deliver the right support at the right time to children and young people, with and without EHCPs.The role of a Speech and Language Therapist is varied and no two days will be the same, however you can expect to be involved with the following:Clinical decision making in conjunction with school staff and evidence-based practice, around the level of support needed to achieve the best possible outcome for the Children and Young People (CYP) on your defined caseload Working with Assistants, setting targets for the CYP you are jointly supporting and monitoring the delivery and outcomes of their work Assessment, advice and intervention for CYP with a range of SLCN within your caseload Prioritisation and caseload management Shortlisting CriteriaTo be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:You possess a degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or are about to obtain this) You will be registered with HCPC and RCSLT and have permission to work in the UK Evidence of clinical knowledge and familiarity with a range of formal and informal assessments for school age CYP Evidence of experience and knowledge of a range of evidence-based intervention approachesTherapists will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across the quadrant.We are a friendly team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about the work we do. If you feel like this could be the place to kick start your career or further develop your therapy skills and knowledge, please do get in touch.The job advert closes at 23:59 on 31st August, although we will be looking at applications as they come in and may shortlist in advance of the closing date, we therefore encourage an early application. Interviews will take place the following week.An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.Local Government ReorganisationSurrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.Our CommitmentSurrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application. The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form.Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. 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