We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Therapy Assistant post linked to the Early Language Identification Measure (ELIM) tool.
You will be working with the Health Visiting team within the 2 – 2 ½ year health and wellbeing reviews across Kent tosupport early identification of speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
The post holder will deliver the earlyintervention package with parents/carers of children identified by the tool. You will also work in close liaison with the Senior Public Health Assistants (SPHAs) delivering the reviews.
This is a full time post but part time applications will be considered.
Mentoring and supervision will be provided by the Children’s Therapies team.
The post holder will be working within children's services already, have an understanding of local offers and demonstrate experience working within SLCN. Including:
• Working with pre-school aged parents and families with SLCN
• Experience of coaching and empowering parents to support their child’s SLC within the home environment and in everyday activities
• The communication skills to work in partnership with parents, Health Visiting and Early years staff
• The ability to organise and plan their time to deliver intervention packages flexibly to meet the individual needs and be efficient with record keeping.
Staff will be required to work in the community and local knowledge of the wider system to signpost families is desirable.
This post will primarily cover the Swale and Ashford areas.
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This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024