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Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Full Time
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Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
BAND 3
Length of Contract: Permanent
We are looking to recruit a speech and language therapy assistant to join our enthusiastic team of therapists and assistants providing a service to people with learning disabilities in Richmond and Kingston.
This is a full time permanent post with the Neurodevelopmental Team based in Surbiton.
This highly valued post will support the role of the speech and language therapy service for adults with learning disabilities by designing and making resources for therapists, service users and training, and in general office administrative duties crucial to the effectiveness of this busy vibrant team.
The post holder will be responsible for weekly onsite supervision of our two office assistants who both have learning disabilities and some support needs. You will also have opportunities to work alongside the speech and language therapists delivering individual sessions and groups to develop and facilitate communication skills. In order to be successful you will need to be able to work with initiative and creativity and will be significant contributors to the effectiveness of the speech and language therapy service. Please note this post is not suitable for qualified speech and language therapists.
The organisation offers:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
- Career Development
- Staff Discounts
For more information about these posts please call Wendy Reed on;
T: 0208 8339 8005
E: wendy.reed@yourhealthcare.org
In line with the majority of NHS organisations in London, we would not normally pay travelling expenses for interviewees.
Due to the post holder having access to vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
Your Healthcare CIC reserves the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. If you are interested in this role, please submit your application as soon as possible.
If you are successful at interview, please note we will take up references covering your last 3 years’ work history.
CLOSING DATE: 5th September 2017
INTERVIEW DATE: 14th September 2017
JOB SHARE APPLICANTS WELCOME WITH OR WITHOUT A PARTNER
Your Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Your Healthcare are part of the NHS family and on NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions and members of the NHS pension scheme.
Your Healthcare CIC reserves the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. If you are interested in this role, please submit your application as soon as possible.
Applications for this post will be processed as quickly as possible. However, if you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Applicants are advised to regularly check their NHS Jobs account as candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be notified via email using this facility.
In line with the majority of NHS organisations in London, we would not normally pay travelling expenses for interviewees.
If you are successful at interview, please note we will take up references covering your last 3 years’ work history.
Your Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Please note that this post is subject to a 6 month probationary period.
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.
Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. The UK Visas and Immigration department requires employers to complete this test to show that no suitably qualified EEA or EU worker can fill the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, Tier 2 skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.
Guidance can be found here Criminal Records Checks For Overseas Applicants
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