We have an exciting opportunity to grow our team and are looking to appoint a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to work within a variety of pathways within the service. These include working as part of the mainstream offer in schools and community clinics and Specialist Inclusive Learning Centres across Leeds. You will be working across the city supporting children, young people and their families as well as school staff. You will provide interventions, ongoing support, coaching and modelling sessions for children with Speech, Language and Communication needs (SLCN). You will work within a team comprising of other Speech and Language Therapy Assistants, Speech and Language Therapists, Specialist Speech and Language Therapists and Technical Instructors.We are a hardworking, forward thinking and supportive service dedicated to providing the best possible care to the children of Leeds with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). Our team consists of Speech and Language therapists and Speech and Language therapy assistants working alongside each other in a variety of settings and specialisms. These include mainstream settings, clinics, and areas of specialism such as ICAN (Integrated Children’s Additional Needs Service) Hubs, School Age learning disabilities, Deaf and Hearing impairment, stammering etc. We have further information on our website about our services, training packages, resources and activities - www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/csltThis is a full time position (37.5 hours) and a car driver is essential.For further information please contact Lindsay Pottage – lindsay.pottage@nhs.netAs a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant you will work in a team of SLTs / other SLT Assistants plus technical instructors. You will support Speech and Language Therapists in their work with pre-school and school aged children with SLCN. This post will involve direct work with children and families to develop the child's communication skills both individually and in groups (under the supervision of a Speech and Language Therapist), making resources, keeping records, and other administrative tasks. You would be working alongside practitioners such as Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Health Visitors and Nursery Nurses in mainstream settings as well as working closely with parents/ carers in a community clinics / schools and Specialist Inclusive Learning Centres.About you:Are you a highly motivated person looking for a challenging and rewarding clinical and administrative role within a busy NHS environment?Do you enjoy working with children?Do you enjoy working with other professionals in order to develop their knowledge and skills?You will have proven experience of working with children with a wide range of Speech, Language and Communication Needs.You will have a qualification linked with child care and preferably have attended Speech and Language training or experience.You will be expected to have excellent communication skills in order to work and liaise with others such as parents/carers, education-based staff and other professional colleagues.You will be reliable, friendly and approachableYou will be someone who works well within a team but who also works autonomously and independentlyYou will be able to work flexibly according to the needs of the children, families, young people and service.Why work with us?There is a strong management/peer support structure including access to regular clinical and safeguarding supervision and a wide range of opportunities for CPD (Continuing Professional Development). You will have access to a high level of support from other SLT assistants, SLT colleagues, Clinical Leads and the CSLT leadership team. Relevant training will be offered.As an employee of Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust, you will be part of a dedicated and passionate team who truly believe in providing high quality care.Leeds Children’s Speech & Language Therapy- Building Communication Skills for LifePlease Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS TrustWho are we?Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.Perks of the jobOur benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.Right to WorkThis role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
