Speech & Language Therapy Assistant — Aphasia Support Centre

Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday package

Pension schemes

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Newcastle University is seeking a Speech and Language Therapy assistant to join the North East Trust for Aphasia (NETA) Support Centre, supporting the Speech and Language Therapist and helping deliver activities for people with aphasia.

The role is 0.2FTE, Thursday-only, with excellent communication, organisational skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach. Informal inquiries may be made to the listed contacts.

Qualifications

• Experience in an assistant role within healthcare.
• Experience of working with adults in a supportive role and/or in a group setting.
• Awareness of strategies to support communication.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills; with an ability to manage time effectively, to work to set deadlines under pressure, with a flexible attitude to work demands.
• Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team with a commitment to excellent service.
• Good IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, using social media).

Responsibilities

• To work directly with people with aphasia in small and large groups (approx. 4-25) at the Support Centre.
• To assist in week to week planning by developing and producing activities and materials.
• To support day to day administration, for example attendance records.
• To contribute to discussions regarding planning of future sessions and groups.
• To work with volunteers, as appropriate.
• To prepare rooms and equipment for the programme of activities for the Support Centre, including purchase of consumables as required.
• To provide administrative support as required.
• To assist clients with needs, for example helping with refreshments and moving around the location.
• To adhere to policies and procedures to facilitate the smooth running of the Centre, including completing all required University training.
• To ensure confidentiality is maintained, adhering to the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) guidelines on confidentiality and ethical issues.
• To have a commitment to continuing professional development appropriate to the role

Skills

Healthcare experience

Group work

Communication

IT skills

Education

GCSE English or equivalent

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Newcastle University is seeking a Speech and Language Therapy assistant to join the North East Trust for Aphasia (NETA) Support Centre, supporting the Speech and Language Therapist and helping deliver activities for people with aphasia.

The role is 0.2FTE, Thursday-only, with excellent communication, organisational skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach. Informal inquiries may be made to the listed contacts.