Job Title: Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
Location: Southwest of England, Totnes Base, Community-Based Role
Company: Access to Communication Ltd
Salary: £23,000 - £27,000
About Us:
Access to Communication is a developing Speech and Language Therapy service located in Totnes, South Devon. Founded by Abi Lawton, a specialist in the field of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), we are dedicated to providing exceptional support for individuals with complex communication needs across the Southwest of England. We provide therapeutic services as a small team for a diverse range of clients. We are predominantly a paediatric service but do provide services to currently a small number of adult clients, particularly where AAC is their primary need for therapeutic input. We pride ourselves on providing our therapists with a balanced and manageable caseload to ensure our clients receive the best possible, individualised and bespoke care.
About the Role:
We are looking for a dedicated Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic team. You will be part of a supportive team, working under supervision while gaining valuable experience with a diverse range of clients. We work across a variety of settings, including specialist and mainstream education settings, nurseries, clients' homes and day services. We also offer specialist clinical services, to independent education provisions with a high proportion of children/adolescents with complex communication needs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Resource Production.
* Delivering 1:1 Therapy Sessions (following a programme)
* Liaising with the SLT Lead, families/carers, and external professionals.
* Managing your own calendar and caseload.
* Writing your Clinical Notes.
* Being aware of and monitoring individual’s programmes and reports.
* Attending necessary external and internal meetings.
Qualifications and Skills:
* be able to work with people of all ages.
* enjoy using language and communication to help people.
* be able to motivate people.
* be able to reassure people.
* have excellent communication skills.
* have excellent organisation skills.
* ability to explain steps/programmes to individuals.
* Registration with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) (desirable)
* Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients of all ages and their families.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing situations.
* Basic IT skills to maintain digital client records and resource-making.
* Will need to be able to drive and willing to travel (and have a vehicle with business insurance to use for work purposes).
Why Join Us?
* Work with a manageable caseload to deliver high-quality, focused care.
* Opportunities for professional development and growth.
* Small supportive team environment.
* Hours provide a great work-life balance.
* Regular team building
* Flexibility in using therapeutic approaches to suit client's needs.
* Flexible working hours when available/possible
* Company phone and laptop provided.
* Therapy resources provided.
* Travel expenses paid.
* All mandatory training is provided plus a choice of CPD courses each year based on clinical interest and needs of the company.
* Regular clinical supervisions
If you are a passionate and dedicated Speech and Language Therapy Assistant and looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals, we would love to hear from you.
Access to Communication is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications will be treated with confidentiality.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £23,000.00-£27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Free flu jabs
* Free or subsidised travel
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Application question(s):
* Do you have access to a car, that you can use to commute between clinical settings? (fuel & mileage expenses paid)
Experience:
* SLT: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Registration with the RCSLT (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 19/11/2024
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