We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced therapy assistant to join our stroke speech and language therapy team in Salford. The role will encompass supporting the speech and language therapists in delivering therapy for patients who have communication and/or swallowing impairments. You will have excellent communication skills and experience of working with therapists in a health care setting. This is an excellent opportunity where you will have access to training, supervision, support and development of your therapy skills.
Please note, you must have the following qualification to be eligible for this role: A Foundation degree Health and Social Care, or equivalent level 5 qualification such as the Assistant Practitioner apprenticeship Care Certificate
Main duties of the job
Process new referrals
Carry out therapy programmes with patients with support from the speech and language therapists
Carry out assessment of patients’ communication and swallowing following a protocol implemented by the speech and language therapist
Support patients with using communication aids
Contribute to training provided by the speech and language therapy team
Contribute to projects and quality improvement initiatives carried out within SLT and Stroke.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A-levels and GCSEs or equivalent(s), including Functional Skills (level 2)
- Foundation degree Health and Social Care, or equivalent level 5 qualification such as the Assistant Practitioner apprenticeship Care Certificate
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in health, therapeutic, rehabilitation and or social care setting.
- Evidence of therapy skills competencies
- Understanding of evidence-based practice and up to date knowledge of relevant literature.
- Experience working with AHPs delivering rehabilitation
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to travel between hospital/clinical sites
- Ability to communicate effectively with people of all ages and abilities
- Effective organisational skills
- Ability to carry out treatment programmes and follow senior staff/ registered practitioner instructions
- Ability to manage own caseload and work without direct supervision
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently using own initiative
- Good time management
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing needs of clients, team and service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 03 July 2026
