• Job Description

  Req#: F0025-25-0044?language=en&page=229&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  This role is hybrid with some working from home time, and a choice of bases from Northallerton, Scarborough and Selby

  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.

  About the Role

  As aLocality 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.

  Main duties of the job

  Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

  What Were Looking For

  Essential:

  • 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.

  Desirable:

  • Experience managing SLT services and staff.
  • Postgraduate qualifications (e.g., Makaton).
  • Experience developing services for SEMH and vulnerable young people.

  About us

  Why Join Us?

  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.

  What We Offer

  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (our technology allows for you to work from home)
  • Green car scheme
  • 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

  Details

  Date posted

  22 September 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £47,181 to £51,356 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  F0025-25-0044

  Job locations

  County Hall

  Racecourse Lane

  Northallerton

  North Yorkshire

  DL7 8AE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  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 are allocated 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 spoken communications, so a confident use of English language is required.

  Job purpose

  To carry out the professional responsibilities of a Speech and Language Therapist with highly specialist caseloads including the Youth Justice service, Personalised Learning College and learners who have been permanently excluded from school. To develop systems and practice within these clinical 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 and tribunal mandated input. including developing new services to the Youth Justice service, SEMH targeted mainstream provision and Pupil referral services. Over time there may be further services/contracts in the locality all of which will require service design and implementation. To ensure that services are delivered and developed in line with current best practice and evidence. To improve the communication skills of the learners by direct intervention, and developing the skills and resources of the staff.

  Operational Management: Working with the professional lead, based on an expert level of 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 clinical specialism Work across services including Early Help, schools, settings and with health colleagues to develop services which ensure SLCN is accurately identified and needs supported early Development of innovative approaches and programmes to meet needs of children and young people in schools and settings, including establishment of new S<>

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  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 are allocated 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 spoken communications, so a confident use of English language is required.

  Job purpose

  To carry out the professional responsibilities of a Speech and Language Therapist with highly specialist caseloads including the Youth Justice service, Personalised Learning College and learners who have been permanently excluded from school. To develop systems and practice within these clinical 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 and tribunal mandated input. including developing new services to the Youth Justice service, SEMH targeted mainstream provision and Pupil referral services. Over time there may be further services/contracts in the locality all of which will require service design and implementation. To ensure that services are delivered and developed in line with current best practice and evidence. To improve the communication skills of the learners by direct intervention, and developing the skills and resources of the staff.

  Operational Management: Working with the professional lead, based on an expert level of 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 clinical specialism Work across services including Early Help, schools, settings and with health colleagues to develop services which ensure SLCN is accurately identified and needs supported early Development of innovative approaches and programmes to meet needs of children and young people in schools and settings, including establishment of new S<>

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Qualified Speech and Language Therapist HCPC registration Other Requirements Positive can-do attitude, solution focused approach. Able to work alone and as part of a team Able to manage time effectively Excellent, proven organisational skills Ability to travel for work purposes- the post is county wide. Use flexible working procedures to maximise efficiency in working procedures

  Desirable

  • Additional post graduate qualifications e.g., Makaton

  Occupational Skills

  Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Excellent personal and time management skills Skilled in delivering in service training Excellent ICT skills Ability to work collaboratively with others Excellent recording and report writing skills Excellent assessment skills and target setting Ability to devise appropriate teaching materials Commitment to personal continued professional development Ability to work creatively and develop innovative solutions

  Experience

  Essential

  • Essential Knowledge and Experience Detailed understanding of the impact of speech, language and communication skills on access to the curriculum, impact on learning and impact on social and emotional development. In depth Knowledge of the importance of the environment and communication partners in developing S&LC skills. Knowledge of current guidance and legislation with respect to Early Years, statutory education and national curriculum delivery. Knowledge of statutory requirements of the SEND Code of Practice. Can demonstrate significant experience of assessment and monitoring of SLCN skills. Can demonstrate experience of working with families of children and young people with SLCN across the 0 25 age range. Can demonstrate extensive experience of working in a multi-disciplinary context with young people with SLCN Strongly committed to personal CPD including networking Experience of management of SLTs and development of SLT services

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Qualified Speech and Language Therapist HCPC registration Other Requirements Positive can-do attitude, solution focused approach. Able to work alone and as part of a team Able to manage time effectively Excellent, proven organisational skills Ability to travel for work purposes- the post is county wide. Use flexible working procedures to maximise efficiency in working procedures

  Desirable

  • Additional post graduate qualifications e.g., Makaton

  Occupational Skills

  Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Excellent personal and time management skills Skilled in delivering in service training Excellent ICT skills Ability to work collaboratively with others Excellent recording and report writing skills Excellent assessment skills and target setting Ability to devise appropriate teaching materials Commitment to personal continued professional development Ability to work creatively and develop innovative solutions

  Experience

  Essential

  • Essential Knowledge and Experience Detailed understanding of the impact of speech, language and communication skills on access to the curriculum, impact on learning and impact on social and emotional development. In depth Knowledge of the importance of the environment and communication partners in developing S&LC skills. Knowledge of current guidance and legislation with respect to Early Years, statutory education and national curriculum delivery. Knowledge of statutory requirements of the SEND Code of Practice. Can demonstrate significant experience of assessment and monitoring of SLCN skills. Can demonstrate experience of working with families of children and young people with SLCN across the 0 25 age range. Can demonstrate extensive experience of working in a multi-disciplinary context with young people with SLCN Strongly committed to personal CPD including networking Experience of management of SLTs and development of SLT services

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  North Yorkshire Council

  Address

  County Hall

  Racecourse Lane

  Northallerton

  North Yorkshire

  DL7 8AE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  North Yorkshire Council

  Address

  County Hall

  Racecourse Lane

  Northallerton

  North Yorkshire

  DL7 8AE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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