Senior Speech and Language Therapy Assistant: Sponsorship Available

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

You will work both independently and alongside Speech and Language Therapists, other assistants, education staff and parents to deliver therapy, training and advice for children with a range of Speech, Language and Communication needs. You will support both children and their families to develop their communication skills. You will work in both special and mainstream schools, clinics, and other settings across Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale as needed.

We hold regular team meetings, and all staff take part in frequent, structured management supervision. We provide opportunities to develop skills in a range of clinical areas according to service need.If you are innovative, passionate about communication and keen to support the development of our service then we look forward to hearing from you.

We are committed to prioritising work- life balance and well- being. The NCA offers a robust Flexible Working policy and S.C.A.R.F, a wrap- around support programme to look after your physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. Please speak to us about how we can accommodate any flexible working requests.

Main duties of the job

  • To work as an assistant in the Speech and Language Therapy Team, providing a range of support functions including direct interventions with clients under the direction of a qualified Speech and Language Therapist.
  • You will be really passionate about working with children.
  • You will develop their communication skills in a range of different clinical areas including working with children and young people who have Autism Spectrum Condition and those who use AAC devices (augmentative and alternative communication devices), as well as working with children and young people with other language and speech needs.
  • You will have excellent communication skills and be able to work independently in special and mainstream schools as well as in clinics with other team members.
  • You will be a good team player and you will be keen to learn new skills where needed.
  • In order to meet local need there will be a requirement to work flexibly which may involve evenings and weekends.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values – care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or a Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship – or equivalent experience
  • Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
  • Care Certificate

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in a Health or Social care setting
  • Experience of working within a team

Desirable

  • Experience of working with children with complex needs
  • Demonstrates an interest or previous experience in supporting other health care staff and learners
  • Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)
  • Experience of/Interest in working with children with Autism Spectrum Condition, and children who use AAC devices (Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices)
  • Experience of delivering training sessions

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Able to develop and adapt therapy programmes from a framework provided by the Speech & Language Therapist
  • Ability to respect clients and demonstrate empathy
  • Knowledge of child development
  • Good communication (written and verbal skills)
  • Basic IT skills
  • Good organisational skills

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: 14 November 2024

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