Landmarks Specialist College
47,810 - 54,710 per year
Eckington, S21 4EF
Full-time
Integrated Therapies Manager Reports to: Hours: Type: Salary: Director of Learner Welfare & Progression 22.5 per week (3 days), 52 weeks per year Permanent NHS Agenda for Change Band 7 equivalent (FTE): <2 years' experience £47,810 2-5 years £50,273 5+ years £54,710 The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Landmarks is an independent specialist day college for young people with learning disabilities and difficulties. The college offers a wide range of programmes that are tailored to each individual’s needs. Landmarks operates from several sites across; Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire, with our main site located in Eckington, S21 4EF. Landmarks has several satellite provisions in Rotherham, Nottingham city Centre and a “real- life” hospitality and catering facility in Rainworth, Mansfield. These environments enable us to provide a range of personal and vocational training opportunities including: § Music § Animal Care § Work Experience § Art § Employability § Performing Arts § Conservation § Duke of Edinburgh § Creative Media § Horticulture § Hospitality & Catering § Travel Training § Personal and Social Development § Functional Skills § Enterprise § Supported Internships § Community Access Our staff are required to work on a range of different sites, including; college campuses, employer’s premises or communities local to your learners home - therefore willingness to travel is essential. There may be a requirement to transport learners in your own car, insurance implications are reimbursed. Mileage and expenses are provided for travel during the working day. Job Purpose: Our Integrated Therapies Manager will lead on the delivery, development, and evaluation of integrated therapy provision for learners aged 16–25 with SEND. Working as part of a multi- disciplinary team, the role will ensure learners achieve their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes and maximise Integrated Therapies Manager independence, inclusion, and personal development. This role brings the opportunity to shape and develop an innovative therapy service within a growing specialist college. Main Responsibilities: Your responsibilities will include, but are not restricted to: Clinical • Provide specialist speech and language therapy assessment, diagnosis, and intervention to learners with complex communication needs in line with EHCP requirements. • Lead on developing and delivering evidence-based therapy programmes, adapting approaches to individual EHCP outcomes and learner aspirations. • Support learners with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), including low- and high-tech solutions, and provide training for staff in their effective use. • Contribute specialist reports for EHCP reviews, tribunals, and multi-agency meetings. • Ensure therapy delivery aligns with RARPA principles and supports preparation for adulthood outcomes. • Act as a source of expert clinical advice to colleagues, families, and external professionals. Leadership and Service Development • Line management of the integrated therapy team including Speech and Language Therapists, and Occupational Therapists. • Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and support to Band 5/6 therapists. • Lead service development projects, embedding best practice in communication- friendly environments across the college (e.g. 5 Good Communication Standards). • Contribute to strategic planning of therapy services, ensuring alignment with Landmarks’ vision and quality improvement priorities. • Audit and evaluate therapy provision, using outcome measures and learner voice to evidence impact. • Complete session visits to review the implementation of therapy resources, equipment and interventions. Collaborative Working • Work closely with teaching, support, and therapy colleagues to integrate communication goals into curriculum and daily routines. • Deliver staff training and workshops to build confidence in supporting communication needs. • Engage with families and carers to promote generalisation of communication skills beyond the college setting. • Liaise with external agencies, including NHS, local authorities, and specialist services, to ensure continuity of care. General Assumptions and Duties relating to this role. Application of the principle of equality and fairness for everyone within the college community. Integrated Therapies Manager § Contribute to and implement organisational Development Plan objectives. § Working with the Director of Learner Welfare and Progression, ensure the college’s work is of a high standard and can be demonstrated clearly to inspectors, visitors, or families. § Provide reports, information, and administrative support as directed. § Undertake any other responsibilities, at the discretion of the Director of Learner Welfare and Progression, and the Principal. § Ensure the well-being of all participants in Landmarks care, training and educational programmes, particularly the well-being of people with disabilities and learning difficulties § Ensure good channels of communication between Landmarks and other agencies with an interest or involvement in the welfare of people with disabilities. § Establish and maintain good communication and relationships with the parents and carers of participants with disabilities. This list of duties should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities. Integrated Therapies Manager Person Specification The selection process will involve assessments being made on the extent to which applicants meet the criteria listed in the table below: REQUIREMENT ATTRIBUTES Qualifications and Training Professional Knowledge and Experience Professional Skills and Attributes ESSENTIAL - Degree/Masters in Speech and Language Therapy. - HCPC registration and RCSLT membership. - Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience, with at least 1 year at Band 6 level. - Demonstrable experience working with young people with autism, learning disabilities, and complex communication needs. - Skills in using AAC, Makaton, and evidence-based interventions. - Experience supervising staff/students and contributing to service development. - Strong communication, organisational, and leadership skills. DESIRABLE - Previous experience of working within an education setting. - Experience in supporting learners with situational (selective) mutism. HOW IDENTIFIED Application Form - Knowledge of Ofsted and inspection requirements. - Knowledge of RARPA and preparation for adulthood outcomes. - Evidence of research, audit, or quality improvement activity. Application Form / Interview. - Ability to prioritise and plan and manage - Negotiation skills Interview time effectively. - Ability to set and achieve high standards for self and others. Integrated Therapies Manager Other - Ability to work with teams and individuals to improve performance and raise standards. - Ability to provide vision and leadership to inspire excellence in service delivery. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Effective analytical and IT skills. - Ability to deal effectively with difficult situations or conflict. - Positive, ‘can do’ attitude. - Highly motivated, self-starter. - Confident, assertive and resilient decision maker. - Agile – ability to embrace change and cope well with ambiguity. - A respectful and inclusive attitude to learners and colleagues. - Flexible to work at any college site/travel and work additional hours to meet the requirements of the job. - Conduct oneself in corporate manner and accordance with the College’s mission and values. - Demonstrates a knowledge, understanding and personal commitment to safeguarding and creating a safe learning environment for all students, appropriate to a leadership role. Interview and Assessment Integrated Therapies Manager - Demonstrates a knowledge, understanding and personal commitment to promoting equality and celebrating diversity, appropriate to a leadership role. - Able to travel whether on main site or off- site. General Circumstances Interview Application form Integrated Therapies Manager When completing the application form, please demonstrate with clear, concise examples how you meet the requirements of the post. You will be assessed in relation to the criteria. If there are large numbers of applicants for the post, then all the criteria will be used for shortlisting. Under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), we recognise and welcome our responsibility to remove any barriers in our recruitment and selection process. In return we will offer: • Westfield Health Scheme following a successful probation. • Life cover following a successful probation. • Standard life pension. • 30 days holiday – plus bank holidays (pro rata – 52-week employees) - addition of 1 extra day’s holiday after your third anniversary, up to a maximum of 5 additional days. Landmarks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and to ensure our learners are protected from abuse. Landmarks is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All offers of employment will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, which it deems satisfactory (you will be viable for the cost of a DBS if you leave within your probationary period). Where a post is eligible, a check against the barred lists will be undertaken. There are different types of regulated activities that employees will need to undertake as part of their role to qualify to be checked on the adult and child barred list. It is an offence to apply for a role that involves regulated activity to children, if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. To find out what makes Landmarks a remarkable place to work, visit our website www.landmarks.ac.uk, and follow Landmarks Specialist College on Facebook for more information. If you have any further queries or would like to arrange a discussion regarding the terms and conditions of employment at Landmarks please contact a member of HR – 01246 433788 or HR@landmarks.ac.uk.