Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Active Care Group

  • Birmingham
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Speech and Language Therapy Assistant looking for an exciting opportunity? We want you to join our team at Hunters Moor, our 33-bed, level 2 neurorehabilitation service.Situated in Birmingham, we are part Active Neuro - the newly launched, specialist division of Active Care Group:About Active NeuroAt Active Neuro, we combine:Specialist clinical expertiseCutting-edge rehabilitation technologyA round-the-clock therapeutic approachOur patients include individuals with acquired and traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and complex neurological conditions. We provide seamless rehabilitation journeys - from pre-admission planning to inpatient treatment and beyond, into coordinated community support.As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with experienced Speech and Language Therapists, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Technicians, and more. Our patients benefit from a comprehensive care approach, including on-site doctors and a neuro-specialist team, featuring Specialist Nurses who provide ongoing neurological nursing care.If you are passionate about delivering the best possible care and would like the opportunity to work as part of a highly skilled team in a rewarding role, apply now!Please note: This advert will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.What you'll be working:This role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.What you'll be doing:
  • Work safely and independently with patients by following treatment plans as delegated by a qualified Speech and Language Therapist
  • Run SLT communication groups safely and independently including collecting the patients, following group exercise guidelines, providing motivation to the patients, and completing appropriate documentation
  • Support effective communication with patients who have significant speech and language needs following guidance from the SLT team
  • Support patients to access appropriate communication therapy tools electronically e.g., via an iPad app
  • Participate in joint treatment sessions along with a Speech and Language Therapist, following their guidance to maximise the effectiveness of a patient's session
  • Monitor patients' performance / progress, providing regular feedback to the Speech and Language Therapist, making recommendations for review when necessary
  • Provide clear, accurate and timely documentation using both electronic and paper-based documentation systems
  • Be responsible for stock control and ordering of commonly used Speech and Language Therapy items
What you'll have:
  • Educated to GCSE level/equivalent
  • Previous experience working within the care sector
  • A demonstrable interest in Speech and Language Therapy
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Enthusiastic and passionate about helping others
  • Ability to work well as part of a team
  • Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS
We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.What to look forward to:
  • 25 days plus bank holidays
  • Birthday off
  • Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
  • Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
  • Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
  • A Nest Personal Pension account
  • Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials - like going to the dentist or opticians
  • We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
  • Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
  • Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
  • ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

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