Speech And Language Therapist

Speech And Language Therapist – HMP Dovegate (Therapeutic Community)

Company: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Location: HMP Dovegate, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8XR

Salary: £37,412.50 - £38,629 per annum, pro rata (plus excellent benefits)

Job Type: Part-Time (1 day per week)

Job ID: 309246

Ready to impact a better future?

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with secure and justice facilities to connect passionate professionals with transformative roles. We are currently seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to join the Therapeutic Community team at HMP Dovegate on a part-time basis (one day per week).

In this vital role within the Enhanced Assessment Unit, you will provide specialist assessment and intervention to support adults with complex communication needs within a secure environment. Your expertise will directly enhance engagement in therapy, encourage positive behaviour change, and drive long-term rehabilitation outcomes.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, your responsibilities will include:

• Specialist Assessment: Deliver comprehensive speech, language, and communication assessments and formulations.

• Targeted Intervention: Provide functional speech and language therapy to support comprehension, expression, and social interaction.

• Community Support: Help participants actively engage in therapy groups, community meetings, and daily community living.

• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside colleagues to offer expert consultation and practical communication strategies.

• Risk Management: Identify communication-related risk and protective factors to foster safer rehabilitation outcomes.

• Clinical Standards: Maintain accurate clinical records and actively engage in professional and clinical supervision.

What We Are Looking For

You’ll be a fantastic fit for this position if you possess:

• A recognized degree in Speech and Language Therapy.

• Current HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) registration and RCSLT (Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists) membership.

• Proven experience delivering speech and language therapy to adults with complex needs.

• Confidence working within a multidisciplinary team and sharing specialist insights.

• A strong working understanding of trauma-informed practice and its impact on communication.

• Clear, adaptable communication skills, strong emotional resilience, and sound professional judgement.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive Pay: £37,412.50 - £38,629 per annum (pro rata).

• Generous Leave: Holiday entitlement starting at 23 days plus bank holidays (increasing to 25 days with tenure).

• Pension Scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.

• Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, and 24/7 virtual GP service.

• Exclusive Discounts: Savings across approximately 1,000 retailers, plus 30% off at managed leisure centres.

• Professional Growth: Access to extensive training courses, mentoring opportunities, and a strong culture of internal progression.