Speech and Language Therapy Assistant – Epinal Way Care Centre

Rushcliffe Care; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Loughborough is seeking a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to deliver person-centred care for service users with communication challenges. Ideal candidates will have experience in healthcare, ideally NVQ Level 2, and be motivated to learn while working under qualified therapists. This role offers a supportive team environment and requires weekend shifts.

Benefits

Enhanced DBS check covered by employer

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Formal training in speech and language therapy procedures is advantageous.
• Experience supporting people with communication difficulties is desirable.
• Commitment to complete clinical competencies for assistants.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy sessions set by the Speech and Language Therapist.
• Observe and report on progress and concerns.
• Support with the maintenance of therapy equipment.
• Record interactions and maintain notes.

Skills

Experience in health or social care

Knowledge of speech and language therapy procedures

Organised and reliable

Motivated to learn

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

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Speech and Language Therapy Assistant – Epinal Way Care Centre, Loughborough

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Client:

Rushcliffe Care

Location:

Loughborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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About Rushcliffe Care

You will be joining Rushcliffe Care, a company with over 35 years of experience in offering the highest levels of care to our most vulnerable in society. We pride ourselves on delivering care that reflects our core values: Reputable Care, Respect and Compassion, Robust Communication and Real Commitment.

About Epinal Way Care Centre

Epinal Way Care Centre is a specialist service that supports adults with a range of complex needs, including neurodisabilities, communication challenges, and acquired brain injuries. Our team works collaboratively to deliver person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence and meaningful outcomes.

About the Role

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to support and enhance the delivery of speech and language therapy interventions for our service users. You will work under the guidance of a qualified Speech and Language Therapist, delivering therapy plans, setting up equipment, recording progress, and supporting individuals with communication and swallowing needs.

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, helping create a safe, positive and supportive environment. Your day-to-day will include:

• Delivering therapy sessions set by the Speech and Language Therapist
• Observing and reporting on progress, changes, or concerns
• Supporting with the use, maintenance and cleaning of therapy equipment
• Recording interactions and maintaining accurate, confidential notes
• Assisting with admin tasks to keep the therapy service running smoothly
• Encouraging service users to engage in therapy and reach their goals
• The role requires weekend working with shifts being 8.30am - 4.30pm

About You

This role would suit someone with experience in health or social care, ideally with NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, who is looking to develop a career in therapy or specialist care. You don’t need to be qualified in speech and language therapy, but you do need to be organised, reliable and motivated to learn.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Knowledge and experience of working in a healthcare setting, to at least NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• An understanding of speech and language therapy procedures, including equipment, techniques, and administrative processes, gained through formal training or a competency-based framework.
• A positive approach to teamwork, with a willingness to learn and take part in ongoing personal development.
• A commitment to working towards completion of the RCSLT (Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists) clinical competencies for assistants.
• A willingness to complete in-house competencies and CPD activities

Experience supporting people with communication difficulties is an advantage, as is any knowledge of therapy equipment or techniques.

Rushcliffe Care Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Employment decisions are based on individual merit, qualifications, and the needs of the service.

Some roles may have specific requirements, such as physical ability or effective communication in English, due to the nature of the care we provide. These requirements are in place to ensure the safety and well-being of our service users and are applied fairly and proportionately.

To support our commitment to equal opportunities, we may collect diversity data as part of the application process. This information is used for monitoring purposes only, is anonymised where appropriate, and does not form part of the selection process.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Join our team at Rushcliffe Care Group and help us continue to provide exceptional care and service to our service users.

You will be joining Rushcliffe Care, a company with over 35 years of experience in offering the highest levels of care to our most vulnerable in society. Our core values, Reputable Care, Respect and Compassion, Robust Communication and Real Commitment are at the heart of everything we do.

Start making a difference with your career today.

All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which is covered by Rushcliffe Care.