Clinical Support Worker - Adult Speech & Language

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Support Worker for their Adult Speech and Language Therapy team. This role involves supporting adults with communication and swallowing difficulties, working alongside therapists, and contributing to service delivery. The Trust offers flexible working arrangements and a commitment to career development.

Benefits

Increased mileage rates for > 3500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

Internal and external development and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Basic IT skills required.
• Evidence of training related to clients with speech, language, and communication needs.
• Relevant experience working with clients with speech language and communication needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the work of the Speech and Language Therapist.
• Deliver therapy programmes as instructed by Therapists.
• Assist with clinically relevant administrative tasks.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good IT skills

Able to work as part of a team

Education

N/SVQ III or Btec qualification in a relevant subject

Working towards NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

The BDCT Adult Speech and Language Therapy team are a small but diverse group of skilled therapists & support workers. Looking to recruit a Clinical Support Worker to join our team.

It is an exciting time to join the team as we are working through a service transformation programme. The role would be ideal for an Clinical Support Worker with a passion for supporting adults with communication & swallowing difficulties. Your role will working as part of the team supporting the running of groups according to an agreed plan , working along side the speech and language therapists , assisting with health education & promotion information for service users .

We are committed to supporting our team members to progress their careers within BDCT through the development of specialist skills & by offering a wide-ranging experience.

Closing- 21st May 2025

Shortlisting- 22nd May 2025

Interview- 11th June 2025

Main duties of the job

o To support the work of the Speech and Language Therapist

o To work and network in the population of Bradford District Care Trust

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 3500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Overview Continued-

We support Service Users with a range of conditions impacting on communication & swallowing. The Clinical Support Worker role is integral to the smooth running of our service & involves direct contact with Service Users e.g. delivery of therapy programmes as instructed by Therapists in the team, as well as clinically relevant administrative tasks e.g. production of therapy resources.

We offer flexible/hybrid working opportunities, making use of tools such as video consultations & digital therapy resources to enhance our services.

If you are interested in being part of an innovative, motivated and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Job Overview Continued-

We support Service Users with a range of conditions impacting on communication & swallowing. The Clinical Support Worker role is integral to the smooth running of our service & involves direct contact with Service Users e.g. delivery of therapy programmes as instructed by Therapists in the team, as well as clinically relevant administrative tasks e.g. production of therapy resources.

We offer flexible/hybrid working opportunities, making use of tools such as video consultations & digital therapy resources to enhance our services.

If you are interested in being part of an innovative, motivated and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oN/SVQ III or Btec qualification or equivalent in a RELEVANT subject to the post

Desirable

• working towards NVQ or equivalent

expereince

Essential

• oBasic IT skills o
• Evidence of training relating to clients with speech, language and communication needs
• oRelevant experience of working with clients with Speech language and communication needs
• oKnowledge and experience of working in a multi-cultural environment.

Desirable

• oExperience of working in different settings

skills

Essential

• excellent communication skills
• good IT skills
• able to work as part of a team

attitude/approach

Essential

• able to move across locations
• able to prioritize work load

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• oN/SVQ III or Btec qualification or equivalent in a RELEVANT subject to the post

Desirable

• working towards NVQ or equivalent

expereince

Essential

• oBasic IT skills o
• Evidence of training relating to clients with speech, language and communication needs
• oRelevant experience of working with clients with Speech language and communication needs
• oKnowledge and experience of working in a multi-cultural environment.

Desirable

• oExperience of working in different settings

skills

Essential

• excellent communication skills
• good IT skills
• able to work as part of a team

attitude/approach

Essential

• able to move across locations
• able to prioritize work load

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Under Cliffe Health Center

17 lowther street

bradford

B38JF

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