Speech and Language Healthcare Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking a Health Care Support Worker for the Fife Speech and Language Therapy Service at Lynebank Hospital, Dunfermline. The role involves supporting individuals with learning disabilities and working closely with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have relevant experience and skills in communication support, along with a commitment to staff wellbeing and diversity.

Benefits

Flexible working

Family-friendly policies

Support for disabled candidates

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with a learning disability.
• Knowledge of communication support needs impact.
• Experience working in teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the running of the service by preparing therapy resources.
• Undertake administrative tasks related to clinical care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

IT skills

Job description

Fife Speech and Language Therapy Service - Support Worker Position

Fife Speech and Language Therapy Service has a Health Care Support Worker post available within our Adult Learning Disability team based at Lynebank Hospital, Dunfermline.

Under the supervision of registered Speech and Language Therapists, you will work with individuals with a learning disability, their families, and carers, as well as other professionals in the multidisciplinary team. Your responsibilities will include supporting the running of the service by preparing therapy resources and undertaking administrative tasks related to clinical care.

Essential requirements include experience working with adults with a learning disability and knowledge of the impact of communication support needs on quality of life. Experience working in teams, along with excellent interpersonal, time management, and IT skills, is also required.

You will join a dynamic service with a well-developed peer facilitation and supervision model, and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing. You will be supported by the small Speech and Language Therapy Team at Lynebank Hospital.

For informal enquiries, please contact Susan Munro, SLT Operational Lead (Mental Health & Learning Disability).

Additional Information

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check. If the role is assessed as a "regulated role," your appointment will be subject to joining the PVG Scheme. Any updates to requirements will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For more details, visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

NHS Fife is legally obliged to verify your right to work in the UK. If you are not a UK or Irish national, you must confirm your right to work in your application. NHS Scotland is committed to diversity and equality, aiming for a workforce that is representative and inclusive. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

We support flexible working, family-friendly policies, and make reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates, those with long-term conditions, or neurodivergent individuals.