Cornwall Councils Communication Support Team is a small friendly team working in schools and settings across Cornwall. We comprise Speech and Language Therapists, Speech and Language Therapy Assistants and Advisory Teachers.
We are part of the wider SEND Support Service. We work closely with colleagues to provide advice, training and support on a wide range of general SEND issues such as the Graduated Response and EHC Needs Assessments. We value and support a wide range of continued professional development both within and outside of the county.
Join our Communication Support Team and make a real difference to the lives of deaf children and young people aged 0-25 across Cornwall. Working closely with our Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist and Sensory Support Team, you will deliver speech, language and communication programmes that help children and young people achieve their full potential.
Based in schools, early years settings and family homes across East and Mid Cornwall, you will work under the supervision of the Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to plan and deliver engaging therapy sessions, create high-quality resources, support school staff and families to implement communication strategies and work collaboratively with a range of professionals.
Regular supervision, training and professional development will be provided as required for the post.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting deaf children and young people, has excellent communication skills, and enjoys working as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team.
You will be responsible for managing your own diary and working independently, with children and young people always at the heart of everything you do.
You will be expected to keep timely and accurate records of any interventions using the Council's IT systems. You will communicate regularly with the Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to update them on a child or young person's progress.
This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies.
This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check.
This role is two days per week. We are happy to talk about flexible working options.
Experience of supporting children and young people with speech, language and communication needs, deafness, and/or other special educational needs. This will include building positive relationships with children, young people and their families.
Ability to travel regularly throughout the county and work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and work effectively across multiple locations.
Confidence in using IT systems and digital tools to support service delivery.
A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with a wide range of audiences.
Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert
Training and professional development will be provided as required for the post.
Cornwall Council’s ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met.
Our core employee rewards and benefits include:
Cornwall Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship or transfer existing sponsorship for this role.
The full role profile is attached here
We recommend saving a copy of this to refer to if you are invited to an interview.
For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact mandy.tomkins@cornwall.gov.uk
Please attach a supporting statement to your application, you can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV.
Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points marked as ‘Application’ on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had.
Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here – The application process.
We recognise that you may choose to use AI tools when preparing your application. We ask that any information you include is an accurate reflection of your own skills, knowledge, experience and achievements. You may be asked to discuss the examples and evidence you provide during the selection process.
We may adapt our shortlisting approach where we receive a high volume of applications. Any shortlisting decisions will be based on the information provided in your application and the essential requirements of the role.
Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted, please contact careers@cornwall.gov.uk if you have any queries or require assistance with your application.
Existing employees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle.
We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part-time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here - flexible working options.
Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g., race, disability, sex, gender reassignment status, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits.
Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It’s a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.
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