Speech and Language Therapist

Join Chatterbug as a Speech and Language Therapist in Sheffield and help children and young people develop the communication skills they need to thrive. Working within Sheffields Experts at Hand model, you will support mainstream education settings to identify and respond to Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). You will work closely with education staff, families and multidisciplinary colleagues to provide practical, evidence-based support that makes a meaningful difference to childrens lives. This is an opportunity to build your clinical skills, develop your professional confidence and contribute to a collaborative, needs-led service. With structured supervision, ongoing professional development and opportunities to contribute to service improvement, you will be supported to grow in your role while helping education settings create more communication-friendly environments., As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will act as the named Link Therapist for allocated education settings, working with staff and families to understand children's communication needs and identify appropriate support. Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out observations, screening and proportionate assessments to inform support and intervention.
• Developing practical strategies and programmes to support children's speech, language and communication.
• Coaching and advising education staff to build their confidence in supporting children with SLCN.
• Working collaboratively with families, schools and multidisciplinary colleagues to achieve positive outcomes.
• Monitoring progress, gathering feedback and maintaining accurate clinical records and reports.
• Contributing to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), reviews and relevant meetings where appropriate.
• Recognising when children need more specialist input and supporting safe referrals and handovers.
• Participating in supervision, continuing professional development and service improvement activities.
You will work within your professional competence, using evidence-based practice and seeking guidance from experienced colleagues when needed.

Chatterbug Limited is a national social enterprise providing Speech and Language Therapy services. We are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based support that makes a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and families. Our work is guided by four core values: Open, Connected, Dependable and Fortitude. These values shape how we work with colleagues, families and partner organisations, encouraging honest communication, strong relationships, reliability and resilience. At Chatterbug, you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with education professionals and multidisciplinary colleagues, contribute to service development and help create positive outcomes for children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs. We value continuous learning, professional development and a supportive approach to clinical practice. Through supervision, collaboration and opportunities to develop your skills, we aim to help our team deliver effective, person-centred services while contributing to our wider social mission.