Speech & Language Assistant
2 weeks ago
Job summary
We have an exciting opening for an Assistant Speech and Language Therapist working as part of the Integrated Barnet Learning Disabilities Service. The successful candidate will be based at Colindale - London Borough of Barnet Council offices and working in community settings across the Borough of Barnet. This is an opportunity to develop specialist clinical knowledge and skills for working with this client group.
We welcome applications from people who have outstanding communication skills and understanding of working with people with Learning disability in the community setting and within Speech and Language Therapy Team. The team is small but it is part of multi-professional organisation and previous working experience from NHS setting or Local Council would be an advantage.
You will work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team and be supported by the senior speech and language therapist. We offer a supportive work environment, are committed to personal and professional development through regular supervision and access to training to enhance your CPD.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for:
To carry out administrative duties as appropriate, which includes organising timetables, data collection; arranging patient's appointments and maintaining general equipment with support from a speech and language therapist. Under guidance of the Speech and Language Therapist, carry out tasks to support the communication and dysphagia needs of service users. Under guidance of the Speech and Language Therapist, carry out therapy sessions with individual clients, evaluating session outcomes and discussing these with the therapist on a regular basis. Providing basic information on good practice regarding communication, to carers or others. To contribute to the design of training programmes, and to assist in the provision of training with support from a speech and language therapist.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours
We can offer you:
A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Car lease scheme *T&C's apply Flexible working options Annual travel card loan Training, support and development in your careerTo have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here:
Job description
Job responsibilities
To communicate effectively with service users, carers and colleagues using most appropriate means. Adapting communication as necessary. To understand and work with the full range of communication difficulties related to the client group following completion of appropriate training courses. To undertake informal observation assessments under the supervision of a speech and language therapist. To provide information on therapy sessions to others, with support from a speech and language therapist.Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
oExperience or NVQ in relevant field - adult learning disabilities oWord, Powerpoint and Excel
Desirable
oTraining relevant to client group Makaton, Intensive Interaction
Experience
Essential
Working with adults (18+) with learning disabilities Experience of at least 3 specific approaches eg communication passports, communication books, visual timetables, Makaton signing, electronic aids, sensory approaches Working in a relevant setting Working as part of a team Administrative tasks, including record keeping and note writing Supervision and following goals set by supervisor
Desirable
Data collection
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
Good verbal communication Good written communication Good listening skills. Good problem solving skills. Good organisational skills Awareness of adapting communication styles with different people Awareness of need to gain support from supervising clinician Knowledge of communication issues relevant to client group of adult learning disabilities Knowledge of a range of specific communication approaches/strategies relevant to the client group of adult learning disabilities of at least 3 eg communication passports, communication books, visual timetables, Makaton signing, electronic aids, sensory approaches Excellent knowledge of word processing skills and IT Knowledge of safeguarding Knowledge of local cultural linguistic and demographic issues for adults with learning disabilities and their families
Desirable
Knowledge of Boardmaker, Photosymbols, and other useful multi-media Basic knowledge of informal assessment techniques relevant for this client group
Key Attributes
Essential
Health Cleared by Occupational Health Department for the role specified. Flexibility Able to take initative-
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