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Active Care Group

Speech and Language Therapist

The closing date is 12 September 2025

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Job summary

Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Main duties of the job

Are you a compassionate and motivated Speech and Language Therapist looking to begin or further develop your career in neurological rehabilitation? Join our dedicated multidisciplinary team at Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre, part of the Active Care Group, where we deliver specialist neurorehabilitation for people with acquired or traumatic brain injury and other neurological conditions.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a service recognised for its person-centred approach and innovative programmes supporting communication and swallowing rehabilitation. Whether you're newly qualified or seeking to build specialist experience in a supportive and rewarding environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please note: This advert will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

About us

Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Details

Date posted

29 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,288 to £39,171 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

009251

Job locations

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre

Bristol

Somerset

BS16 2UU


Job description

Job responsibilities

What you'll be working:

Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.

What you'll be doing:

As a Band 5 SLT, you will:

  • Support the assessment and treatment of adults with communication and swallowing difficulties
  • Deliver individual and group therapy sessions under supervision
  • Contribute to goal-setting and therapy planning in collaboration with the wider MDT
  • Be supported to develop skills in managing aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, cognitive-communication disorder, and dysphagia
  • Participate in supervision, reflective practice and training opportunities
  • Take an active role in service development and clinical discussions
  • Ensure that patient care is safe, effective, and in line with national guidelines

This is a developmental role with clear progression pathways and a strong focus on supervision and mentoring. You will work closely with Highly Specialist SLTs and benefit from regular learning opportunities and structured CPD.

What to look forward to:

  • 25 days plus bank holidays
  • Birthday off
  • Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
  • Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
  • Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
  • A salary sacrificeAegon 5% matched pensionaccount
  • Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
  • We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
  • Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
  • Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
  • and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Job description

Job responsibilities

What you'll be working:

Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.

What you'll be doing:

As a Band 5 SLT, you will:

  • Support the assessment and treatment of adults with communication and swallowing difficulties
  • Deliver individual and group therapy sessions under supervision
  • Contribute to goal-setting and therapy planning in collaboration with the wider MDT
  • Be supported to develop skills in managing aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, cognitive-communication disorder, and dysphagia
  • Participate in supervision, reflective practice and training opportunities
  • Take an active role in service development and clinical discussions
  • Ensure that patient care is safe, effective, and in line with national guidelines

This is a developmental role with clear progression pathways and a strong focus on supervision and mentoring. You will work closely with Highly Specialist SLTs and benefit from regular learning opportunities and structured CPD.

What to look forward to:

  • 25 days plus bank holidays
  • Birthday off
  • Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
  • Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
  • Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
  • A salary sacrificeAegon 5% matched pensionaccount
  • Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
  • We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
  • Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
  • Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
  • and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

  • Experience from placements or previous work in neurological settings
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A passion for working with adults with acquired/traumatic brain injury
  • A willingness to learn and grow within a supportive team
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

  • Experience from placements or previous work in neurological settings
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A passion for working with adults with acquired/traumatic brain injury
  • A willingness to learn and grow within a supportive team

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 details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre

Bristol

Somerset

BS16 2UU


Employer's website

https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre

Bristol

Somerset

BS16 2UU


Employer's website

https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Partner - AHP

Kerry Childs

kerry.childs@activecaregroup.co.uk

Details

Date posted

29 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,288 to £39,171 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

009251

Job locations

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre

Bristol

Somerset

BS16 2UU


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