Speech and Language Therapy Assistant: Sponsorship Available

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Job summary

Are you passionate about supporting people to rebuild their communication and swallowing following stroke and neurological illness?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our friendly, supportive and innovative Integrated Community Stroke Service (ICSS). Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will provide both clinical and administrative support to Speech and Language Therapists across the Early Supported Discharge (ESD), Community Stroke Team (CST) and Neurorehabilitation Team (NETT) pathways.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with adults following stroke 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 Hertfordshire.

The role is community-based and offers variety and autonomy, with visits taking place in patients’ own homes, community venues and healthcare settings across the county. You will work closely with patients, families, therapists and the wider team to support people in achieving meaningful rehabilitation goals.

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.

Main duties of the job

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 stroke 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.
  • Actively contribute as a valued member of the wider Integrated Community Stroke Service multidisciplinary team.

As this is a community-based role, there is a requirement to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE Level including maths and English
  • Good standard of spoken and written English

Desirable

  • NVQ level 3 in Diagnostic and Therapeutic support or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Understanding of the post and its duties
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of communication disorders.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Understanding of the need to adhere to policies and procedures
  • Basic understanding of professional standards

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in an SLT support worker role
  • Experience of working in a therapy setting
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of communication facilitation skills
  • Understanding of the roles of the members of the multidisciplinary team

Skills

Essential

  • To work both as part of a team and independently
  • Strong listening and communication skills
  • Able to demonstrate empathy with patients, carers and colleagues.
  • Able to communicate effectively, particularly where barriers to understanding exist
  • Able to keep legible and accurate patient information and records in English
  • To organise themselves and their workload
  • Able to identify when to seek support
  • To use a computer, Microsoft Office and learn new programmes/ applications

Other

Essential

  • Responsible and reliable attitude to work
  • Flexible, efficient and approachable
  • Able to work without direct supervision but under the direction of qualified staff
  • As this is a community-based role, there is a requirement to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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: 23 September 2026

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