Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

**Come and join one of the UK’s largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.**

We are seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our exceptional team at Hothfield Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Neurological Care Centre.

Located in Kent, nestled within the serene 12-acre grounds of a picturesque manor house, our facility specialises in providing intensive rehabilitation for people in the early stages of recovery from a brain injury right through to residential care. The site is part of the wider Active Care Group Neuro Network (consisting of 25+ sites) nationally and we focus on the use of clinical expertise, innovation, and technology to meet patient’s expectations of rehabilitation goals. **Furthermore, we are proud to be most recently rated as ‘Good’ by the CQC.**

Our skilled Multi-Disciplinary Team, which includes nursing, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and clinical psychology, work together to provide holistic and effective care for adults aged 18 and above across two units:
**Neurorehabilitation Unit**

Within our purpose-built neurorehabilitation unit, we offer intensive, short-term rehabilitation for individuals with significant speech, functional, or cognitive impairments. Each person has personalised rehabilitation goals and follows a structured therapy program aimed at relearning and mastering essential life skills, empowering them for a successful return home.

**Residential Unit**

Located in the original manor house, our residential unit provides round-the-clock support for those unable to live independently due to a brain injury or neurological condition. While they may not require extensive nursing care or frequent therapy sessions, they benefit from continuous assistance to navigate daily tasks and maintain a high quality of life.

**What you'll be working**:
This role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

**What you'll be doing**:

- Keeping people safe from any harm and protecting their human rights
- Undertake treatments for residents who have been screened by a therapist and deemed appropriate for technician intervention
- Support therapists with running communication groups, admin, and making appropriate resources
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams with the aim of supporting timely discharge when relevant
- Deliver safe, efficient, and effective resident-focused care in line with local and national standards
- Use initiative in the management of residents ensuring the registered therapist is kept informed
- Make appropriate risk assessment of residents’ capabilities and their environment prior to any intervention
- Evaluate resident progress, reassess, and alter treatment programmes/goals as required within your scope of practice
- Teach staff, residents, and families communication strategies, seeking guidance from a qualified therapist where necessary

**What you'll have**:

- A passion for providing person centred support
- Previous experience working in the care sector supporting people who have complex care and communication needs
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
- Ability to update care plans and written records
- Be able to build positive relationships with patients and families

**What to look forward to**:

- 25 days plus bank holidays
- Birthday off
- Join the **Active Learning Hub **and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
- ** Active Reward App** giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
- Free 24 hour confidential **Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App **to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
- A **Nest Personal Pension** account
- Access to join a **Medicash Health Plan** for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
- We recognise outstanding **Active Behaviours** via the **Active Awards** programme
- Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
- ** Refer a Friend** **Scheme** and earn yourself up to **£1500** by recommending someone you know
- and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group