Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
First Community Health and Care
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Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team based within First Community Health and Care.
First Community Health and Care is a staff-led social enterprise providing NHS services in South East Surrey.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and organised person who has experience of working with young children and their families, and has an interest in supporting communication development.
This role is suited to someone looking for a new challenge and/or development opportunity. You will need to have the ability to work on your own, as well as part of a team. We will provide training and professional development opportunities.
This role is 22.5 hours, we will consider flexible working options and term time only hours.
Main duties of the job
Working as a member of our Early Years Team you will provide Speech and Language Therapy Intervention for children aged 0-5 with a range of diagnoses including Speech, Language and Communication Needs, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Social Communication differences, Down Syndrome.
You will see children within a variety of settings, including nurseries, schools, homes and our childrens clinic, where you will carry out essential duties within the speech and language therapy process, guided by a Speech and Language Therapist
We serve a diverse population and work to ensure our services are fair and equally accessible to all.
Due to the nature of the role, a valid UK full driving licence and car is essential.
About us
Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results)
First Community is a staff owned social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services across east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We are looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people, First-rate value.
First Community is a great place to work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high quality training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension, flexible retirement options and various employee benefits.
Please talk to us before applying or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs where possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on the role.
At First Community we welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.
Sustainability is integral to First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.
Date posted
01 May 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year Pro rata, + 5%HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working, Term time hours
Reference number
B9078-FC954
Job locations
First Community Health & Care
Bonehurst Road
Redhill
RH1 5EL
Employer details
Employer name
First Community Health and Care
Address
First Community Health & Care
Bonehurst Road
Redhill
RH1 5EL
Employer's website
https://www.firstcommunityhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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