Job summary
We are recruiting for 1 xBand 4 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant (0.87 WTE - 32.6 hours per week) to work acrossFACTT and Community FASTER forensic services. This is a split role supporting both teams.
This opportunity is available as an 18 month fixed term contract or as a secondment for internal applicants.
About the Services
FACTT (Forensic Assessment, Consultation, Training & Treatment Service) is a community forensic service for adults with a learning disability and autistic adults across Coventry and Warwickshire.
Community FASTER (Forensic Autism and Learning Disability Support, Training and Enhanced Risk Management) is a newly developed forensic service supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults across the West Midlands.
Both services are based at Brooklands Hospital and involve agile working, including working from home and across Trust locations.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapy Assistant with experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and/or autistic adults, ideally within community or forensic settings.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting individuals across secure and community pathways, contributing to engagement, recovery and risk reduction.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical and non-clinical support to the Speech and Language Therapist (SLT)
- Implement Speech and Language Therapy programmes devised and supervised by the SLT
- Contribute to assessment and intervention with service users in forensic and community settings
- Work in a trauma-informed, person-centred way, adapting approaches to meet communication, sensory and emotional needs
- Contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of both FACTT and Community FASTER services in line with Trust values and priorities
About us
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
- generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
- excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
- salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
- discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
- wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
- staff networks and support group
We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST
Work with autistic individuals and individuals with a learning disability in forensic inpatient and community settings as directed by the supervising SLT and/or service lead.
To liaise with professionals, clients and carers
Provides both direct and indirect intervention, advice and support following guidance from the SLT.
Support the delivery of communication assessments and intervention programmes, adapting materials and approaches to suit individual needs and forensic risk levels.
Implement therapy programmes independently (where appropriate), following guidance from the SLT.
To work independently across a variety of settings (e.g. individuals homes and inpatient settings) under the guidance of a SLT.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with Trust and professional standards.
To write individual communication profiles/ passports with therapist supervision as appropriate.
Attend case discussions, MDT meetings, and reviews as required.
To devise and develop resources including communication books/symbols/ training materials.
To participate in clinical supervision.
Work collaboratively with other professionals, families, and carers to promote consistent communication strategies.
Participate in the delivery of communication training to staff and carers under the supervision of the SLT.
Support the development of functional communication skills that enhance engagement, independence, and safety within forensic environments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST
Work with autistic individuals and individuals with a learning disability in forensic inpatient and community settings as directed by the supervising SLT and/or service lead.
To liaise with professionals, clients and carers
Provides both direct and indirect intervention, advice and support following guidance from the SLT.
Support the delivery of communication assessments and intervention programmes, adapting materials and approaches to suit individual needs and forensic risk levels.
Implement therapy programmes independently (where appropriate), following guidance from the SLT.
To work independently across a variety of settings (e.g. individuals homes and inpatient settings) under the guidance of a SLT.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with Trust and professional standards.
To write individual communication profiles/ passports with therapist supervision as appropriate.
Attend case discussions, MDT meetings, and reviews as required.
To devise and develop resources including communication books/symbols/ training materials.
To participate in clinical supervision.
Work collaboratively with other professionals, families, and carers to promote consistent communication strategies.
Participate in the delivery of communication training to staff and carers under the supervision of the SLT.
Support the development of functional communication skills that enhance engagement, independence, and safety within forensic environments.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English (C)
- GCSE Mathematics (C)
- NVQ3 (Relevant subject)
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of learning disabilities, autism and associated communication difficulties
- Skills in planning and delivering speech & language activities with adults with autism and/or learning disabilities
- Awareness of assessments and treatment approaches relevant to the client group
- Skills in generating /organising resources
- Computer literacy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with autistic people and/or people with learning disabilities
- Experience of delivering speech & language therapy programmes devised by a speech & language therapist
- Experience of planning and delivering speech and language therapy activities
- Experience of working in a forensic or community setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English (C)
- GCSE Mathematics (C)
- NVQ3 (Relevant subject)
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of learning disabilities, autism and associated communication difficulties
- Skills in planning and delivering speech & language activities with adults with autism and/or learning disabilities
- Awareness of assessments and treatment approaches relevant to the client group
- Skills in generating /organising resources
- Computer literacy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with autistic people and/or people with learning disabilities
- Experience of delivering speech & language therapy programmes devised by a speech & language therapist
- Experience of planning and delivering speech and language therapy activities
- Experience of working in a forensic or community setting
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.
