Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Birmingham seeks a Band 4 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join the Community Learning Disability Team. The role involves supporting Speech and Language Therapists, implementing therapy programmes, and providing administrative support for adults with learning disabilities. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in delivering speech and language therapy. This part-time, permanent position offers a salary ranging from £27,485 to £30,162 annually.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Wellbeing support including counselling service

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with learning disabilities.
• Experience delivering speech and language therapy programmes.
• Experience planning and delivering speech and language therapy activities.

Responsibilities

• Support Speech and Language Therapists in delivering therapy sessions.
• Plan, run and record therapy sessions in various settings.
• Implement therapy programmes devised by a Speech and Language Therapist.

Skills

Knowledge of learning disabilities and associated communication difficulties

Skills in planning and delivering speech-and-language activities with adults

Computer literacy

Education

GCSE English (C)

GCSE Mathematics (C)

NVQ3 in a relevant subject

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant role within our Community Learning Disability Team based in Solihull CLDT. The post serves the local population of adults with learning disabilities, supporting Speech and Language Therapists and the wider Learning Disability team. The post holder will complete administrative duties, prepare therapy resources and implement therapy programmes for adults with communication difficulties and learning disabilities.

About us

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT) delivers a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond. We put people at our heart, offering a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement which increases over time
• Excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
• Discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• Wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service and external helpline
• Staff networks and support group

Job responsibilities

• Support Speech and Language Therapists in delivering therapy sessions to adults with learning disabilities, working independently or with other assistants.
• Plan, run and record therapy sessions in a variety of settings (homes, day centres, workplaces, leisure facilities).
• Implement therapy programmes devised by a Speech and Language Therapist, modifying approaches as needed to meet individual needs.
• Maintain up‑to‑date clinical records and case‑notes in accordance with service policies.
• Develop and organise resources for individual and group work, including communication books, symbols and training materials.
• Assist with the assessment and support of AAC users alongside Therapy staff.
• Attend case conferences, staff and team meetings, and activity-based supervision as required.
• Support student placements and liaise with professionals, clients, carers, and families.
• Contribute to quality standards of the Speech and Language Therapy Service in Learning Disabilities.
• Comply with the NHS Code of Conduct and any other relevant professional code of conduct.
• Travel to multiple locations daily by driving; own transport is essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE English (C)
• GCSE Mathematics (C)
• NVQ3 in a relevant subject

Experience

• Experience working with people with learning disabilities or within a community learning disability team.
• Experience delivering speech and language therapy programmes devised by a speech and language therapist.
• Experience planning and delivering speech and language therapy activities.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of learning disabilities and associated communication difficulties.
• Skills in planning and delivering speech‑and‑language activities with adults with learning disabilities.
• Awareness of assessments and treatment approaches relevant to the client group.
• Skills in generating and organising resources.
• Computer literacy.

Additional requirements

• Car driver with own transport is essential.
• Experience or knowledge of speech and language therapy/communication needs is preferable.
• Will be required to take part in an annual performance appraisal.

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata, band 4, permanent, part‑time.

Contract details

Permanent, part-time, location: Brian Oliver Centre, Brooklands Hospital, Marston Green.

Employer details

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust

The Brian Oliver Building, Moorend Avenue, Marston Green, B37 5RY

Website: https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/

Reference number: 444-7667079-LD

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.