Speech And Language Therapy Assistant (Part Time)

Speech & Language Therapy Assistant

£16,500 per annum (£27,500 WTE)

Part-time, 24 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join us on Redwood Ward, our high dependency complex care service for men with learning disabilities at Cygnet Hospital Taunton.

Redwood Ward at Cygnet Hospital Taunton is a 13-bed high dependency complex care service for men with learning disabilities and/or autism, and associated complex needs who may also have behaviours that challenge.

Job Role

We are looking for a caring and motivated individual to work as part of the Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) team at Cygnet Hospital Taunton on a part-time basis, to support the speech, language and communication needs of individuals at this location. This post will combine therapy and clinical administrative support roles; you will be working directly with individuals or groups, under the direction of a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT), report on progress, provide support with resources for individuals and contribute to the development and maintenance of an accessible communication environment. You will receive regular supervision and, as part of the Cygnet SLT service, be eligible for training.

We are looking for some with:

• An interest in Speech and Language Therapy
• Experience in the field of learning disability and / or autism desirable
• A genuine desire to help others
• Ability to follow and comply with delegated tasks
• Excellent communication & time management skills
• Enthusiasm, motivation and passion

• A competitive salary
• Opportunities for your own learning and development
• Clinical Supervision from a Speech and Language Therapist
• Full induction training is given
• Access to Photosymbols, Communicate in Print, Wigit Online
• Access to Amazon Business account and virtual credit card
• Free meals and free parking during working hours
• Enhanced maternity
• Free Health Cash plan
• 24 hours free GP support line
• Free life assurance cover
• Free eye tests
• Car lease discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
• Pension scheme
• Employee NHS - discount savings, Blue Light Card & "Cycle to Work" scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks