Your responsibilities
will include:
1. Working closely with the people we support to develop and implement individualised easy read versions of their care documentation in order to promote co-production.
2. Completing speech and language assessment tools and analysing results (with support from the SLT)
3. Creating and maintaining the bank of Communication related documentation for the region
4. Supporting with staff training & development
5. Providing high quality written reports (supervised by the SLT)
6. Attending regular clinical and service development meetings
7. Being an integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team
8. Contributing to audit and research
9. Carry out these duties in consultation and under supervision of the Regional Lead Speech and Language Therapist and contribute to the maintenance and development of a high-quality Speech and Language Therapy service
To be successful in this role you will:
10. Have experience working in a care or therapy environment
11. Some experience of working with adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autistic adults, and a passion to learn and develop, to join our friendly team in the region
12. Be able to understand and follow instructions accurately and to learn new skills quickly
13. Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
14. Be computer literate: ability to use Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
15. Understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality and implication of non- compliance
16. Be able to demonstrate the ability to work with patients with behaviours that challenge
Where you will be working: This is a regional role and you will be covering the following sites:Bradley Complex Care and Apartments in Grimsby, Jubilee House in Barnsley, and Kingswood House in Rotherham.
You will work at a specialist service for men and women living with complex needs who may have a primary diagnosis of Learning Disability, Mental Health issue or Personality Disorder.
You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to support people who display behaviours of concern and pose challenges for services, including those with highly complex and severe challenging behaviour.
What you will get:
17. Annual salary of £25,058
18. The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
19. Free parking
20. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance
21. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals
22. Pension contribution to secure your future
23. Life Assurance for added peace of mind
24. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.