Assistant Care Co-ordinator

TN United Kingdom; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a dedicated Community Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy team in Peterborough. This role involves supporting therapists in providing care to children with speech and language difficulties, fostering communication skills, and working flexibly across different settings. Ideal candidates will have experience with children and possess strong communication abilities. The organization values compassionate care and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. Join a supportive team committed to improving health and wellbeing in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with speech and language difficulties.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support Paediatric Speech and Language Therapists in managing care.
• Work in various settings with children from pre-school to school age.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Experience with Children

Flexibility

Job description

Job Overview

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Community Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy team based within Peterborough.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our friendly, dedicated, and supportive team. If you have experience working with children, possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, and enjoy working flexibly within various teams, we would love to hear from you.

The Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Service assesses, supports, and provides therapy to children with speech, language, communication, and feeding difficulties.

We are open to part-time and flexible working patterns, with potential options for home working. For the right candidate, we could also consider professional development through an Associate Practitioner Apprenticeship.

Important: You will need to travel independently around the county, meeting strict time deadlines. A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle are required. Public transport cannot be used as it is unreliable for this role. Please confirm in your application that you meet these criteria.

For more information, please visit the DVLA website regarding reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries.

Main duties of the job:

• To support the Paediatric Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) in managing and coordinating care for children with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN).
• To work in various settings with children from pre-school to school age (including special educational settings).

Working for our organisation

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is committed to high-quality, compassionate care to improve health and wellbeing. We deliver NHS services across inpatient, primary care, and community settings, including mental health, learning disabilities, primary care, and more.

We aim to recruit high-caliber candidates who share our values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all community sectors, especially under-represented groups, including those with long-term conditions, ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ communities.

Please note: We reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient applications are received. We cannot offer sponsorship for all roles; applications from those requiring sponsorship may be rejected.

For more information about CPFT, please visit our website.