Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Birmingham seeks a dedicated Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join their multidisciplinary team at a neurorehabilitation service. The ideal candidate will assist in delivering therapy, support effective communication, and document patient progress. Previous experience in care and GCSE-level education are required. The role offers competitive benefits, including training opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Birthday off

Active Learning Hub training opportunities

Active Reward App discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Nest Personal Pension

Medicash Health Plan access

Active Awards program

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within the care sector.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about helping others.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and independently with patients by following treatment plans.
• Run SLT communication groups safely and independently.
• Monitor patients performance/progress, providing regular feedback.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Teamwork

Interest in Speech and Language Therapy

Education

GCSE level/equivalent

Job description

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.

Main duties of the job

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:

At Active Neuro, we combine:

Specialist clinical expertise

Cutting-edge rehabilitation technology

A round-the-clock therapeutic approach

Our 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.

About us

Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Job responsibilities

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 patients 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 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
• A Nest Personal Pensionaccount
• 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level/equivalent

Experience

• 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

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 name

Active Care Group

Address

Hunters Moor Neurological Rehabilitation Centre

Hunters Moor Neurological Rehabilitation Centre