Speech and Language Therapist

With over 25 years’ experience, nearly 240 care homes, and six independent hospitals, Barchester is one of the UK’s foremost care providers. We currently have some of the best quality ratings of any large care home provider in the UK, but we’re not stopping there: our mission is to provide the best possible person-centred care to elderly and vulnerable people, so we’re growing and improving our services.
Hawthorns Care Centre have a unique opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join out phenomenal team. Hawthorns is a modern, purpose-built home set in a peaceful residential area of Peterlee. We provide excellent 24-hour nursing care for older people, alongside expert care for those living with dementia in our dedicated Memory Lane Community. We also offer a neurological rehabilitation service for younger adults and cater for respite stays and short breaks.
Our Memory Lane Community is visited regularly by a consultant psychiatrist and our neurological rehabilitation unit has a regular visit from a consultant neurologist, a team of physiotherapists and occupational therapists, in addition to our nursing, activities, support and hospitality teams.

NEED TO HAVE:

- NVQ level 2 related to care/promoting independence.
- Previous experience of a care role and to be able to demonstrate knowledge of the Speech and Language therapist role.

NEED TO DO:

- Complete daily entries into the care plan of all interventions and therapy delivered
- Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to progress rehabilitation and intervention programmes
- Make arrangements for the provision of assistive technology and/or adaptions
- Observe general behaviour, ability and response of residents during the treatment sessions
- Act as a member of the multidisciplinary team, sharing and disseminating information with relevant team members
- Liaise with outside agencies under the direction of therapists
- Establish professional working relationships with residents, their families, and friends to provide a safe and reassuring environment
- Maintain communication and working relationships with healthcare professionals in the home

As the only healthcare provider to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in the UK, Barchester are dedicated to ensuring that our team are respected and their contribution valued. If you are looking to develop a career with an employer that is supportive and offers progression opportunities, Barchester is an empowering and rewarding place to be.