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Job description

Maternity Cover position. To develop and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with all Foyle Down Syndrome Trust’s members and staff, being committed as part of a team to providing high quality service provision to all our children with Down Syndrome.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that any issues in relation to safeguarding our children are brought to the immediate attention of our Designated Child Protection Officer or Manager.
• Plan, develop and deliver a Speech and Language Therapy programme comprising of both group and one to one settings for people with Down syndrome from birth to adulthood, offering a user led approach.
• Plan, review and assess Speech and Language Therapy sessions to monitor their effectiveness and to support planning and development of further sessions, ensuring regular updating to reflect current clinical practice and evidence base.
• Agree Speech and Language outcomes/targets with children and parents.
• Liaise closely with parents/carers and provide specialist advice and support regarding their child’s speech, language and communication needs to ensure best outcomes.
• Assist in the planning, design and implementation of innovative and evidenced based ways of working with parents and FDST staff.
• Motivate, encourage and support our children and young people with Down syndrome to engage in the programme, express themselves and enhance their communication skills.
• Support volunteers, ensuring they are valued members of the team.
• Help undertake risk assessment for all activities to ensure that all health and safety requirements are met.
• To work with Foyle Down Syndrome Trust’s team, following all policies and procedures.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Degree/Diploma in Speech and Language Therapist.
• Knowledge of speech and language therapy practice.
• Communication skills.
• HCPC Registered or working towards compliance.
• Proven experience of working with children with a learning disability.

Desirable Skills

• Experience of planning and delivering speech and language therapy for children with Down Syndrome.
• Experience using Makaton and PECS and other forms of communication.

Further Information

To apply please email your CV to: info@fdst.org.uk All applicants are subject to an Enhanced Access Check and Reference checks. Benefits include: 5% Employers pension contribution Staff Wellbeing and Development Initiatives Staff Development Opportunities £300 towards Clinical Supervision Free Uniform