Speech and Language Therapist

TN United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading provider in complex care as a Speech and Language Therapist, where your skills will make a real difference. In this rewarding role, you will provide tailored rehabilitation care for individuals with neurological conditions, fostering their independence and recovery. With a commitment to continuous improvement and teamwork, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values your contributions. Enjoy a flexible work schedule, opportunities for professional development, and a range of perks that enhance your work-life balance. This is your chance to be part of a dedicated team shaping the future of neurological rehabilitation.

Benefits

Birthday Off

Active Learning Hub

Active Reward App

Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash Health Plan

Active Awards Programme

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is essential for this role.
• Experience or strong interest in neurological rehabilitation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage communication and swallowing disorders.
• Devise evidence-led therapy programmes with a multidisciplinary approach.
• Maintain high standards of clinical care in line with national guidance.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Creativity

Organizational Skills

Education

HCPC Registration

Experience in Neurological Rehabilitation

Job description

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Come and join one of the UK’s largest providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Park House recently received a "Good" rating in its latest Care Quality Commission (CQC) report. This achievement reflects our dedication to delivering outstanding care and support to individuals with complex neurological conditions. Now, we are looking for a passionate Speech and Language Therapist to join us and contribute to our ongoing success story.

Our 14-bed residential service provides tailored, person-centred rehabilitation care plans aimed at maximising independence and recovery. We specialise in post-acute rehabilitation and manage long-term neurological conditions, emphasising therapy, care, and quality of life. Our commitment is to create a safe, happy, and empowering environment for every individual we support, enabling them to live their best life possible.

At Park House, you’ll not only be part of a service rated “Good” by the CQC, but you’ll also work in a setting where your skills and ideas are valued. We are proud of our culture of continuous improvement and teamwork. Apply now to be part of a team that’s shaping the future of neurological rehabilitation!

What you'll be working:

This role is 15 hours per week, with days and times to be agreed. We understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders
• Devise evidence-led therapy programmes at a specialist level, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary working to achieve the best outcomes for our patients
• Maintain high standards of clinical care in line with national guidance for excellence
• Serve as a Named Therapist, ensuring seamless coordination of therapy by facilitating cohesive goal setting, interdisciplinary collaboration, and well-structured discharge planning
• Develop your skills in clinical supervision and informal mentoring of Speech and Language Therapy Assistants and students
• Participate in internal training (induction, mandatory training, MDT in-service)
• Ensure all relevant codes of practice and regulations are upheld
• Participate in service delivery audit and quality improvement initiatives
• Keeping people safe from any harm and protecting their human rights

What you'll have:

• HCPC registration
• Previous experience (or a strong interest) in neurological rehabilitation
• An excellent interpersonal worker, maintaining consistent and effective workplace relationships
• Able to demonstrate initiative and creativity
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• 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 employer.

What to look forward to:

• 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
• 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