Speech And Language Therapy Assistant (FTC)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant (CAMHS Inpatient) Salary: £26,500 Contract: fixed-term contract (up to 9 months) 37.5 hours per week

Choose a new a role that has the opportunities you need to grow. At Cygnet Health Care our reputation for quality and innovation makes us an excellent choice at this key time in your career. We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant with an interest in speech, language and communication needs and a passion for delivering outstanding care and treatment, to join our CAMHS service at Joyce Parker Hospital. In your role as an SLT Assistant, you will be enabled to build your knowledge, skills and experience whilst making a real difference to service user outcomes.

Joyce Parker Hospital, Coventry is a specialist CAMHS service which opened in 2020. The service supports young people aged up to 18 with a range of mental health disorders. You will be supported by a full-time Speech and Language Therapist who also works on site.

This is a fixed-term contract post for 9 months.

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant with:

• Experience or strong interest in working with young people (12-18 years) and / or individuals with Speech, Language and Communication needs and / or Mental Health Conditions
• Evidence of being a strong team player with a genuine desire to help others
• Enthusiasm, motivation and passion

In return we offer:

• Monthly Clinical Supervision from an SLT with experience in this field of practice
• Support in progressing through our bespoke SLT Assistant Competency Framework
• Access to over 50 SLTs and SLT Assistants working in like-for-like environments
• Regular CPD, development and networking opportunities
• Free meals and free parking during working hours
• 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

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

For an informal discussion or to find out more, please contact Katie Dixon, Recruiter on 07436256225 or Dominique St Clair Miller, Director of SLT (Healthcare) on 07885 476 384.

Are you ready for a new and rewarding opportunity? Please apply now.

Closing date: 1 month

Interview date(s): TBC

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Coventry

CV2 4BF

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)