Senior Support Worker (Speech and Language Therapy)
The closing date is 21 April 2026
Job responsibilities
Primarily based on the stroke wards at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford), and with supervision from specialist speech and language therapists, you will work in partnership with people with acquired disorders of communication and swallowing to reduce the impact of these difficulties on well‑being and enhance their ability to participate in daily life.
You will also provide administrative support to the speech and language therapy team if required, and assist with the provision of training.
You will need to be flexible in your approach and able to use constructive feedback to develop your skills.
Working Pattern
37.5 hours per week. Monday‑Friday 08:30‑16:30
Contact
Carly Olczak, Lead Speech & Language Therapist
Telephone: 01392 402489
Email: carly.olczak@nhs.net
Inclusive Employer
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and ‘At Risk’ status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
Benefits
* National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
* Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
* Car lease schemes.
* The NHS Pension scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Access to occupational health services, CPD support, and flexible working.
* Paid annual leave starting at 27 days + bank holidays, rising to 33 days + bank holidays.
Person Specification
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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