Speech Language Pathologist

Speech and Language Therapist – Associate Opportunities Across Kent

Organisation: Lycali Therapies & Assessment

Location: Across Kent, with our main base in Broadstairs

Contract: Self-employed associate

About Lycali

Lycali is a multidisciplinary service supporting children, young people and adults through neurodevelopmental assessment, therapy and practical support. We are looking for Speech and Language Therapists who share our person-centred, neurodiversity-affirming approach.

The role

You will provide Speech and Language Therapy tailored to each person’s communication needs, strengths and goals, working collaboratively with families, carers and professionals.

We currently have opportunities in Sittingbourne and Dartford, alongside wider work across Kent. Our main base is in Broadstairs, and applicants must be willing to travel to appointments within their agreed geographical area.

Appointments may take place in schools, homes or our clinic, with online work available where appropriate.

Key responsibilities

• Assess speech, language and communication needs and develop personalised intervention plans.
• Deliver evidence-informed therapy that supports meaningful outcomes in everyday life.
• Work collaboratively with parents, carers, school staff and other professionals.
• Provide practical advice and strategies to support communication between sessions.
• Adapt assessment and therapy to each person’s communication, sensory and access needs.
• Keep clear, timely clinical records and produce reports where required.
• Manage agreed appointments and communicate promptly about availability.
• Work within Lycali’s safeguarding, confidentiality and clinical governance procedures.
• Recognise when additional support or onward referral is needed.

About you

Essential

• A recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy and current HCPC registration.
• Relevant experience assessing and supporting speech, language and communication needs.
• A person-centred, neurodiversity-affirming approach.
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence working independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness and ability to travel to appointments across agreed areas of Kent.
• Appropriate professional indemnity insurance for self-employed practice.
• Willingness to complete Lycali’s safer recruitment and onboarding requirements.

Desirable

• Experience working in schools and supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Experience contributing to EHCP provision and reports.
• Experience supporting autistic individuals and people with ADHD.
• Experience delivering therapy in home, clinic or online settings.

Working with Lycali

This is a flexible, self-employed associate role, with work agreed according to your availability, experience and preferred locations. You will have access to collaborative support and shared resources within our multidisciplinary team.

Competitive Pay rates

To apply, please send your CV and a brief introduction to Sign in to view email, outlining your relevant experience, availability and the areas of Kent you can cover. Please indicate whether you can accommodate work in Sittingbourne and/or Dartford.