Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Are you someone who is motivated, enthusiastic, and passionate about working in Speech and Language Therapy? Then join small complex care services and residential care homes in Yorkshire and Humber (Grimsby, Barnsley, and Rotherham).

As a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant and become an integral part in people’s recovery process.

As a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant you will be working under the supervision of a qualified Speech and Language Therapist, and you will have the chance to expand your knowledge in evidence-based practice and guidelines.

Your contribution to service development initiatives and quality improvement projects will be valued, with opportunities to receive regular supervision.

What you will be doing

You will be evaluating service user’s individual speech and languages treatment plans, leading 1-1’s and therapeutic group sessions with service users who have cognitive and communication impairments and analysing clinical audit data for service users.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with the people we support to develop and implement individualised easy read versions of their care documentation to promote co-production.
• Completing speech and language assessment tools and analysing results (with support from the SLT)
• Creating and maintaining the bank of Communication related documentation for the region
• Supporting with staff training & development
• Providing high quality written reports (supervised by the SLT)
• Attending regular clinical and service development meetings
• Being an integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team
• Contributing to audit and research
• Carry out these duties in consultation and under supervision of the Regional Lead Speech and Language Therapist and contribute to the maintenance and development of a high-quality Speech and Language Therapy service.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Experience of working with people in a similar or related field relevant to the post
• Knowledge of communication approaches
• Have a good understanding of the legal frameworks that are relevant to the role (e.g. Mental Capacity Act)
• Literacy and technology skills to be able to create reports and utilise specialised communication aid software.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

What you will get:

• Annual salary of £23,692.50
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, and much more.

About your next employer

You will be working for an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. 

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. 

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure