AAC Consultant - Speech & Language Therapist
Ace Centre, Abingdon OX14
Location
Abingdon OX14
Full Job Description
As an AAC Consultant, you will contribute to the development and delivery of Ace Centre's Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) services as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Your key tasks will include:
1. AAC Assessment of Individuals: Planning and preparing prior to the assessment, contributing to the assessment to reach appropriate recommendations, liaising with the team, supporting the client at a local level (this may include families, carers, and other education, health, and social care professionals), completing the required assessment report and other documentation in a timely manner, contributing to any follow-up action including organizing and setting up loan equipment/resources and providing training.
2. Training: Assisting with the research and development of a variety of training activities planned by Ace Centre or requested by others, supporting the delivery of Ace Centre's training programme across a range of platforms to a variety of audiences.
3. Advice and Information: Providing impartial advice and up-to-date information relating to AAC to clients, families, and professionals.
4. Projects and Service Development: Contributing to projects and service reviews as required.
5. Data Management: Maintaining comprehensive and confidential client records using a range of software and data management systems.
You will be required to:
1. Maintain and develop your knowledge of AAC resources and strategies in order to deliver Ace Centre services.
2. Travel across the geographical area covered by Ace Centre to deliver assessment and training activities.
3. Have your own vehicle and business insurance.
4. Perform some manual handling to safely transport equipment.
5. Comply with all Ace Centre policies and procedures.
6. Complete an enhanced DBS certificate.
7. Work occasional flexible hours, including overnight stays.
8. Attend appropriate CPD opportunities as identified in your induction, supervisions, and annual PDR reviews.
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