Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Probation Services
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Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Probation Services
Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Fixed Term – 0.6 WTE)
Vacancy Introduction
We are seeking a motivated, driven and committed Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust's Children’s Speech and Language Therapy (CSLT) service.
Role Purpose The successful candidate will deliver a 3-day-per-week, 0.6 whole-time-equivalent (wte) service embedded within a Probation Young Adult Hub, collaborating with Probation Practitioners, senior officers, and partner agencies. The role operates within a criminal justice framework, focused on young adults (ages 18–23) subject to statutory supervision, addressing issues of risk, compliance, enforcement, safeguarding, trauma, and disadvantage.
The therapist will integrate speech, language, and communication (SLCN) considerations into sentence planning and intervention delivery, supporting young adults with:
- Offending-related risks
- Emotional distress
- Trauma histories
- Neurodiversity
- Communication difficulties
Key Responsibilities
Direct Support & Assessment
- Provide trauma-informed, psychologically and developmentally appropriate assessments and interventions.
- Engage with service users who may be ambivalent, resistant, or mistrustful, adapting approaches to build rapport.
- Use communication expertise to strengthen relationships, enhance communication safety, and stabilise environments.
- Deliver consultation, training, and reflective formulations for professionals on:
- How communication needs, developmental trauma, and relational difficulties interplay.
- ways to adapt environments and expectations for young adults.
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Collaborative Work
- Work alongside Probation Practitioners, Senior Managers, and wider teams to inform legal documents and safety plans.
- Advise on reasonable adjustments, communication strategies, and environmental adaptations to support compliance, engagement, and safety.
- Develop conflict-reducing, communication-friendly strategies to foster shared understanding.
Professional Practice
- Manage professional boundaries and personal safety when working with emotionally complex cases.
- Embed within Leeds Community Healthcare’s Children’s Speech and Language Therapy service, benefiting from clinical support.
Contact Details
For role-specific queries, contact: Katie Leon – 07526 988903
For SLT-specific queries, contact: Hana Haziem – 07903 879477
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Interviews are scheduled for 29 July 2026.
Selection Process
- Adverts will close early once the maximum number of applicants is reached.
About the Organisation
Who We Are
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust operates across the city, delivering community-based health services including:
- Home visits
- Local health centres
- Community hospitals
- Collaborations with local Trusts, charities, and Leeds City Council
Our values prioritise:
- High-quality care for people of Leeds
- Consistency in safe, reliable, and respectful support
CQC Ratings:
- Overall: Good
- Adult Services: Outstanding (Caring)
Benefits
Leeds Community Healthcare offers a competitive and supportive benefits package, including:
- Generous annual leave
- Access to NHS Discount schemes (explore here)
Working Conditions & Legal Requirements
This role is based in the UK. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, evidenced via:
- UK/Irish citizenship
- EU Settlement Scheme confirmation
- Relevant work visa
If a potential role cannot accommodate visa sponsorship, candidates unable to confirm eligibility must consider carefully before applying.
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