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Liaise (London) Limited Speech and Language Therapist

The closing date is 04 December 2026

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Job summary

At Liaise, we specialise in supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs to live fulfilling, independent lives. We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our Specialist Support Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team, delivering person-centred, evidence-based interventions that enhance communication, promote independence, and improve the health, wellbeing and quality of life of the individuals we support.

Main duties of the job

• Manage your own caseload of adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.
• Assess, diagnose and treat communication and swallowing (dysphagia) difficulties.
• Develop person-centred therapy plans, communication profiles and dysphagia management plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs.
• Train and coach support teams to implement communication strategies and safe dysphagia practices.
• Promote inclusive communication using AAC, Makaton, symbols and other communication methods where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with families, support staff, GPs, social workers and external professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and outcome measures.
• Contribute to service development, audits and continuous quality improvement.
• Support the development of colleagues by providing specialist advice and training.

About us

• A supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Regular clinical and professional supervision.
• Ongoing CPD opportunities.
• The opportunity to influence and develop our Speech and Language Therapy service.
• A rewarding role where your work genuinely changes lives.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,000 to £40,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0518-26-0000

Job locations

Liaise (london) Ltd

70 Ronalds Road

Highbury

LONDON

N5 1XA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Summary:

• Manage your own caseload of adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.
• Assess, diagnose and treat communication and swallowing (dysphagia) difficulties.
• Develop person-centred therapy plans, communication profiles and dysphagia management plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs.
• Train and coach support teams to implement communication strategies and safe dysphagia practices.
• Promote inclusive communication using AAC, Makaton, symbols and other communication methods where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with families, support staff, GPs, social workers and external professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and outcome measures.
• Contribute to service development, audits and continuous quality improvement.
• Support the development of colleagues by providing specialist advice and training.

What we are looking for:

Essential

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Experience working with adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Experience assessing and managing communication needs and dysphagia.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
• Experience delivering training to colleagues and support teams.
• Experience contributing to service development or clinical audits.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between services.

What we offer:

• A supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Regular clinical and professional supervision.
• Ongoing CPD opportunities.
• The opportunity to influence and develop our Speech and Language Therapy service.
• A rewarding role where your work genuinely changes lives.

Liaise is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check and relevant pre-employment checks.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Summary:

• Manage your own caseload of adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.
• Assess, diagnose and treat communication and swallowing (dysphagia) difficulties.
• Develop person-centred therapy plans, communication profiles and dysphagia management plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs.
• Train and coach support teams to implement communication strategies and safe dysphagia practices.
• Promote inclusive communication using AAC, Makaton, symbols and other communication methods where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with families, support staff, GPs, social workers and external professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and outcome measures.
• Contribute to service development, audits and continuous quality improvement.
• Support the development of colleagues by providing specialist advice and training.

What we are looking for:

Essential

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Experience working with adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Experience assessing and managing communication needs and dysphagia.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
• Experience delivering training to colleagues and support teams.
• Experience contributing to service development or clinical audits.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between services.

What we offer:

• A supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Regular clinical and professional supervision.
• Ongoing CPD opportunities.
• The opportunity to influence and develop our Speech and Language Therapy service.
• A rewarding role where your work genuinely changes lives.

Liaise is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check and relevant pre-employment checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• -Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• -HCPC registration.
• -Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• -Experience working with adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• -Experience assessing and managing communication needs and dysphagia.
• -Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• -Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making abilities.
• -Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• -Experience using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
• -Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
• -Experience delivering training to colleagues and support teams.
• -Experience contributing to service development or clinical audits.
• -Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• -Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• -HCPC registration.
• -Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• -Experience working with adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• -Experience assessing and managing communication needs and dysphagia.
• -Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• -Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making abilities.
• -Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• -Experience using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
• -Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
• -Experience delivering training to colleagues and support teams.
• -Experience contributing to service development or clinical audits.
• -Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between 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

Liaise (London) Limited

Address

Liaise (london) Ltd

70 Ronalds Road

Highbury

LONDON

N5 1XA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://liaise.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Liaise (London) Limited

Address

Liaise (london) Ltd

70 Ronalds Road

Highbury

LONDON

N5 1XA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://liaise.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Manager

Alice Cusack

[email protected]

07810617580

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,000 to £40,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0518-26-0000

Job locations

Liaise (london) Ltd

70 Ronalds Road

Highbury

LONDON

N5 1XA

United Kingdom

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