Experienced Speech and Language Therapist

Chatterbug Limited is a National Social Enterprise providing a range of Speech and Language Therapy services. We believe in providing high-quality, evidence-based input that provides real results.

The Chatterbug Way

At the core of our service, we have four values that form our Chatterbug Constitution and guide how we conduct ourselves. These are:

• Open
• Connected
• Dependable

Embedded in these values, we follow a framework of behaviours that impact our client experience, our progress and continuous improvement, performance, culture and staff well being. These behaviours are as follows:

Innovative & Knowledgeable

• Demonstrates creativity in solving problems.
• Brings forward new ideas or methods to improve operations.
• Displays a strong understanding of industry trends and best practices.

Respectful

• Treats others with dignity and fairness.
• Listens actively and values diverse perspectives.
• Works effectively in teams, encouraging input from others.
• Builds strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and partners.
• Supports team members in achieving shared goals.

Resilient

• Responds well to challenges and setbacks.
• Shows persistence in the face of obstacles.
• Maintains focus and positivity under pressure.

Customer Focused

• Prioritises client needs and delivers excellent customer service.
• Anticipates and resolves customer issues proactively.
• Tailors solutions to meet client expectations.

Lead by Example

• Acts with integrity and professionalism.
• Models desired behaviours for team members, including the consistent use of positive language
• Takes initiative to drive progress and uphold standards.

Flexible

• Adapts to changing priorities and demands.
• Remains open to new approaches and solutions.
• Manages uncertainty and ambiguity well.

Curious

• Actively seeks out new knowledge and learning opportunities.
• Question assumptions and explore different perspectives.
• Shows a passion for continuous improvement.

Results Oriented

• Focuses on achieving tangible outcomes.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic to meet or exceed targets.
• Holds themselves accountable for delivering results.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the social enterprise model.
• Balances business goals with the organisation’s mission to create positive societal impact.
• Makes decisions with sustainability and long-term value in mind.

The successful person will deliver a high quality, evidence based Speech and Language Therapy service fully embedded within school settings. Working closely with education staff and families, the Senior School-Based SLT will provide specialist clinical input, leadership and guidance while remaining hands-on in day-to-day delivery.

This role carries senior clinical responsibility and contributes to service quality and development, but does not include formal line management.

• To independently manage and deliver a specialist Speech and Language Therapy service within school settings.
• To provide senior clinical leadership, advice and second opinions within the service.
• To contribute to service quality, consistency and development in line with Chatterbug standards.
• To build strong, collaborative relationships with schools, families and professionals, including where appropriate supporting individual children through alternative or supplementary service arrangements delivered in line with Chatterbug policies.
• To represent the Chatterbug Way in all aspects of practice.

• To assess, diagnose and provide support for children with a range of SLCN including complex needs.
• Deliver highly specialist, evidence-based assessment and intervention within school environments.
• Provide specialist advice on optimising communication environments, considering the needs of children, families and education staff.
• To contribute highly specialist knowledge to multi and uni-disciplinary teams to ensure a client-focused assessment and approach to treatment
• To provide highly specialist assessment and advice on optimising the client’s communicative environment, taking into consideration the communication skills of parents/guardians, carers and other professionals
• Contribute to EHCPs, annual reviews and multi-agency planning as required.
• Demonstrate…