Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Central London Community Health Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare is seeking a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join the Adult SLT Team. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver rehabilitation programmes, supporting adults after illness and neurological conditions.

The role involves community-based care, with visits to patients' homes and clinics across the borough. You will manage a delegated caseload, support therapy sessions, contribute to resource development, and maintain documentation while

Qualifications

• Organised, adaptable and compassionate with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage delegated caseload and monitor patient progress.
• Experience in community-based rehabilitation and working with adults after illness or neurological conditions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver rehabilitation programmes delegated and supervised by qualified Speech and Language Therapists.
• Manage and prioritise a delegated caseload, monitoring patient progress.
• Support patients with communication and swallowing difficulties, including AAC strategies.
• Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions in community settings.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to documentation.
• Provide administrative support to the team as required.

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting people to rebuild their communication and swallowing following illness? We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our friendly, supportive and innovative Adult Speech and Language Team. Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will provide both clinical and administrative support to Speech and Language Therapists across Integrated Neighbourhood pathways. This is an exciting opportunity to work with adults following illness and other neurological conditions, delivering rehabilitation programmes designed by qualified Speech and Language Therapists. You will manage your own delegated caseload, support individual and group therapy sessions, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across Barnet. The role is community-based and offers variety and autonomy, with visits taking place in patients' own homes, community venues/clinics and healthcare settings across the borough. You will work closely with patients, families, therapists and the wider team to support people in achieving meaningful rehabilitation goals., As a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, you will:

• Deliver rehabilitation programmes delegated and supervised by qualified Speech and Language Therapists.
• Manage and prioritise a delegated caseload, monitoring patient progress and reporting changes or concerns appropriately.
• Support patients with communication and swallowing difficulties following illness and neurological conditions.
• Facilitate both individual and group therapy interventions in community settings.
• Support patients with aphasia and other communication impairments, including the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies and devices.
• Assist with the development and preparation of therapy resources, including culturally appropriate materials.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to report writing and documentation.
• Provide administrative support to the Speech and Language Therapy team as required.
• Work independently within agreed competencies while recognising when to seek guidance from qualified therapists.
  We are looking for someone who is organised, adaptable and compassionate, with excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for people affected by stroke and neurological conditions.
  We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments. Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.