Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

at  Active Care Group

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.

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Speech and Language Therapy Assistant looking for an exciting opportunity? We want you to join our team at Hunters Moor, our 33-bed, level 2 neurorehabilitation service.
Situated in Birmingham, we are part of the Active Care Group Neuro Network, a nationwide network with over 25 sites focused on advanced clinical care, innovation, and technology. At Hunters Moor, we specialise in neurorehabilitation and are equipped with advanced tools like REHACOM, an evidence-based technology designed to enhance cognitive functioning in our patients.
As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with experienced Speech and Language Therapists, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Technicians, and more. Our patients benefit from a comprehensive care approach, including on-site doctors and a neuro-specialist team, featuring Specialist Nurses who provide ongoing neurological nursing care.
If you are passionate about delivering the best possible care and would like the opportunity to work as part of a highly skilled team in a rewarding role, apply now!

• Work safely and independently with patients by following treatment plans as delegated by a qualified Speech and Language Therapist
• Run SLT communication groups safely and independently including collecting the patients, following group exercise guidelines, providing motivation to the patients, and completing appropriate documentation
• Support effective communication with patients who have significant speech and language needs following guidance from the SLT team
• Support patients to access appropriate communication therapy tools electronically e.g., via an iPad app
• Participate in joint treatment sessions along with a Speech and Language Therapist, following their guidance to maximise the effectiveness of a patient’s session
• Monitor patients’ performance / progress, providing regular feedback to the Speech and Language Therapist, making recommendations for review when necessary
• Provide clear, accurate and timely documentation using both electronic and paper-based documentation systems
• Be responsible for stock control and ordering of commonly used Speech and Language Therapy items