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Aphasia Support

Speech & Language Therapist

The closing date is 02 October 2025

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Job summary

Aphasia Support is looking to recruit an experienced Speech & Language Therapist to lead on the charitys exciting new Speaking with Digital iPad Therapy Support Programme for people with aphasia in Scarborough. Funding has been secured via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to develop a new weekly meeting total communication support group for people with aphasia in Scarborough. The hope is that this project will lead to the creation of a longer term support group for people with aphasia in Scarborough.

This is an exciting new project for Aphasia Support. The group in Scarborough will run alongside new groups in York and Northallerton. We anticipate most support will be provided through the new support group but home based or online support will be available for those people who are unable to access the support group location. We expect the venue for the new group will be finalised by the end of October. Ideally, we would want the Speech & Language Therapist to start on November 11th with the support group starting to meet in early December. This position is offered until 31st March 2026.

Main duties of the job

The person will lead the new Scarborough Aphasia Support group which we anticipate will meet from early December. The person will provide initial appointments for all people with aphasia referred onto the project and will then lead two cohorts. The first cohort from December to mid January and the second from February to late March. This is a brand new role. The SLT will be expected to complete outcome measures for all participants and ensure all project paper work is completed on time.

About us

Aphasia Support is a forward thinking charity whose mission is to improve the wellbeing of people with aphasia and their carers, by providing tailored speech and language therapy and long term support. We want to create a world where every person with aphasia has access to support.

The charity has a close knit staff team of six people which includes CEO, Fundraising & Communications Manager, 3x Community Engagement Officers and Administrator. We also have a number of speech and language therapists working for the charity on a consultancy basis and over 60 volunteers.

The charity has 5 aims:

  • To reduce isolation of people with aphasia
  • To improve the communication skills and wellbeing of people with aphasia
  • To raise awareness and understanding of aphasia
  • To improve the knowledge, skills and confidence of carers and volunteers in providing support to people with aphasia
  • To supplement NHS services by providing long term support for people with aphasia

Details

Date posted

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

B0591-25-0004

Job locations

Falsgrave Community Resource Centre

Seamer Road

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

YO124DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Be the main point of contact for NHS referral partners and other organisations into the charitys support offering for people with aphasia in Scarborough.

Complete initial appointments for all new referrals in Scarborough who meet the eligibility criteria for the project.

Oversee the new support group for people with aphasia in Scarborough.

Ensure outcome measures are completed for each participant on the project and ensure all project paperwork is complete in time for reporting requirements.

Provide support and mentoring for volunteers supporting the project.

Provide home based appointments for people with aphasia who are are unable to access the support group location, as required.

Complete other tasks which are commensurate with the role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Be the main point of contact for NHS referral partners and other organisations into the charitys support offering for people with aphasia in Scarborough.

Complete initial appointments for all new referrals in Scarborough who meet the eligibility criteria for the project.

Oversee the new support group for people with aphasia in Scarborough.

Ensure outcome measures are completed for each participant on the project and ensure all project paperwork is complete in time for reporting requirements.

Provide support and mentoring for volunteers supporting the project.

Provide home based appointments for people with aphasia who are are unable to access the support group location, as required.

Complete other tasks which are commensurate with the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications
  • Hold a recognised speech and language therapy degree accredited by RCSLT
  • HPC Registered to practice as a SLT
  • Registered member of RCSLT
  • Training
  • An extensive portfolio and evidence of advanced personal and advanced/highly specialist professional development with skills, experience and achieved outcomes

Practical Skills

Essential

  • Ability to formulate independent clinical decisions following assessment.
  • Ability to give clear advice, instruction and training to clients, carers and volunteers
  • Good time management, organisational and prioritisation skills
  • Good written, oral and interpersonal communication skills

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience as an SLT supporting people with communication difficulties such as aphasia and apraxia of speech
  • Ability to perform specialised SLT assessments which will form the basis for support plans
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of the national stroke service model, and in particular life after stroke services
  • Strong knowledge of computer therapy apps to support communication goals, including AAC for people with aphasia and apraxia of speech
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of supported conversation techniques

Desirable

  • Strong evidence of participation in service development initiatives

Behaviours

Essential

  • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
  • Sensitive to the needs of others and has an awareness of responsiveness to other peoples feelings and needs
  • Ability to work within a team, demonstrate initiative, confidence and excellent time management and organisational skills
  • Able to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with others, both internal and external to the organisation.
  • Highly motivated and reliable
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications
  • Hold a recognised speech and language therapy degree accredited by RCSLT
  • HPC Registered to practice as a SLT
  • Registered member of RCSLT
  • Training
  • An extensive portfolio and evidence of advanced personal and advanced/highly specialist professional development with skills, experience and achieved outcomes

Practical Skills

Essential

  • Ability to formulate independent clinical decisions following assessment.
  • Ability to give clear advice, instruction and training to clients, carers and volunteers
  • Good time management, organisational and prioritisation skills
  • Good written, oral and interpersonal communication skills

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience as an SLT supporting people with communication difficulties such as aphasia and apraxia of speech
  • Ability to perform specialised SLT assessments which will form the basis for support plans
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of the national stroke service model, and in particular life after stroke services
  • Strong knowledge of computer therapy apps to support communication goals, including AAC for people with aphasia and apraxia of speech
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of supported conversation techniques

Desirable

  • Strong evidence of participation in service development initiatives

Behaviours

Essential

  • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
  • Sensitive to the needs of others and has an awareness of responsiveness to other peoples feelings and needs
  • Ability to work within a team, demonstrate initiative, confidence and excellent time management and organisational skills
  • Able to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with others, both internal and external to the organisation.
  • Highly motivated and reliable

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Aphasia Support

Address

Falsgrave Community Resource Centre

Seamer Road

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

YO124DH


Employer's website

https://www.aphasiasupport.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aphasia Support

Address

Falsgrave Community Resource Centre

Seamer Road

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

YO124DH


Employer's website

https://www.aphasiasupport.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

James Major

jamesmajor@aphasiasupport.org

03001023500

Details

Date posted

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

B0591-25-0004

Job locations

Falsgrave Community Resource Centre

Seamer Road

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

YO124DH


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