About the role

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will deliver a high standard of client-focused care, supporting children and young people aged 0–19 and, where required, adults. You will assess, formulate, and deliver evidence-based speech and language therapy interventions for individuals with a wide range of speech, language and communication needs, maintaining accurate and timely clinical records and reports.

A significant proportion of the role is delivered within educational settings. You will work directly with children one-to-one and in groups, and you will also provide practical training, advice, and strategies to school staff and parents/carers to help them support communication development in everyday environments

You will work collaboratively with the wider Community Health Team, alongside Primary Care and Education colleagues, contributing to joined-up care and effective pathways for families. The role includes participating in Early Help Assessments, attending multi-agency meetings as appropriate, and contributing to SLT service development activity, including team development days and shared learning.

About the team

You will be part of the SSAFA Community Health Team based in Akrotiri, working within a multidisciplinary environment alongside Midwives, Health Visitors, School Nurses, Community Children’s Nurses, CAMHS practitioners, a Dietitian, and Consultant Community Paediatric and Psychiatric colleagues.

You will work closely and collaboratively with a Speech and Language Therapist based elsewhere in Cyprus, as well as supporting and guiding a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, ensuring coordinated and consistent delivery of care across locations.

The team works in partnership with a range of external agencies, including Primary Care, Education, Social Care, and Welfare services, to provide integrated, holistic support to the Armed Forces community and their families.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified and registered Speech and Language Therapist with the ability to manage and prioritise a varied caseload effectively. You will demonstrate strong organisational and time management skills, alongside excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build effective relationships with children, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

A proactive approach to ongoing personal and professional development is essential, with a commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.

All SSAFA staff are expected to uphold a strong commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. You will be required to work in line with SSAFA’s safeguarding policies and procedures, as well as local Command Safeguarding Children’s Board requirements, ensuring best practice is maintained at all times.

Due to the nature of the role, a full valid driving licence and the ability to drive a manual vehicle are essential.

About SSAFA 

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2024, our dedicated teams of volunteers and employees supported more than 54,000 people through a wide range of services. This includes veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves), and their families, wherever and whenever they need us.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person and their family, offering practical, emotional, and financial support tailored to their unique circumstances.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA 

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business. 

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.  

Further information about the role 

Download a copy of the job description here

Review the benefits that SSAFA has to offer here

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If you have any queries or would like to speak to someone about this role, please contact Clare Henderson, Locality Team Leader on 00357 2527 5842 or clare.henderson@ssafa-fhs.org.uk for an informal discussion.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

How to apply 

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If you need any adjustments to support you with the application process, please contact recruitment@ssafa.org.uk  

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 14 June 2026. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 

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