Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

We are looking for an innovative Speech and Language Therapy Assistant with excellentcommunication and coordination skills and the ability to work in a holistic way.

This is a fast-paced service, so its essential you can work under pressure,autonomously and are flexible to changing circumstances.

Reporting to the Physiotherapists / Occupational Therapist you will assistin progressing caseloads and facilitating simple rehabilitative programmes,whilst working towards person-centred goals as set out in their treatment plan.

The work is varied and challenging, and your role isto support the multidisciplinary team across the service when required.

Main duties of the job

lTo provide a high standard of neuro therapy service to a widerange of patients with neurological conditions; that enables residents toaccess and maintain personal interests in accordance with best practice, agreed standards, legislation and within the financial budget

lTo provide a range of therapies to support the well being ofall residents under the supervision of qualified therapists.

lTo work with the Therapy team in ensuring therapy plans are implemented,documented and evaluated. Ensure the programmes reflects the currentpopulation of the services wishes and preferences

lTo promote an enablement culture and approach to care withinthe British home

lTo maintain skillsat a current level, undertakesuch training and development as required from time-to-time to maintain and progress knowledge, Assist in the provision of physical / cognitive managementprogrammes and report any changes in the residents condition.

Maintain the dignity and privacy of residents at all times,and assist in the smooth working of the therapy team.

Ensure equipment is clean, safe and in good working order,reporting any defects entering it in the maintenance book.

Undertake clinical and administrative duties as appropriate.

Attend ward and departmental meetings, as appropriate,maintaining good communication links with colleagues.

To work with the multidisciplinary team to promoterehabilitation and enablement to all client groups within the home.

Maintain focus on optimising patients functional abilitiesthrough appropriate rehabilitation input

Keep up to date with new techniques and technologiesavailable for treating patients

To assist in the induction and orientation of new members ofthe therapy team

Supervise and teach, students and assistants

To attend and occasionally present at in-service trainingprogrammes, staff meetings, training sessions / courses (internally).

To attend all statutory and mandatory training as and whenrequired to do so.

l Developeffective working relationships with other employeeswithin the service

lWork in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for people in the service

lTo work closely with the activity co-ordinator in provisionof joint sessions

• To work closely with the fundraising team insupporting relationships with outside stake holders and promoting therapeuticactivities externally.


• Seek opportunities forpersonal and professional growth


• Attend statutorytraining and any other trainingas directed by the management


Beresponsible for the safe use of equipment used in carrying out physiotherapyduties and report any hazards or defects for repair through the appropriatechannels

Maintaingood relationships with other multi-professional visiting the home

Experienceof working with a range of partner organisations.

Knowledgeof the enabling approach to support people to meet their full potential

Evidenceof continuous professional development

Tocomply with all statutory requirement and legislation Health & Safety,COSHH, Moving and Handling, Fire Safety, Environmental Health etc

Thisjob description is not exhaustive and you may be required to undertake otherduties commensurate with your position at the request of the Director of Careor person in charge of the home.

It isa condition of employment that this post is subject to a satisfactory EnhancedDisclosure and Barring check.

Experience

Essential

• Application of Speech and Language Therapy


• Experience of working in a team


• Experience of managing a caseload
  
  British Home is a Royal Charter charity that supports people living with neuro-disability. We have a proud history of care and support, and have been based at Crown Point, near Streatham Common, since 1892.


British Home is a charity offering services that improve the lives of people living with neuro-disability : rehabilitation;

residential care; respite support; and palliative care. Every resident at British Home has been affected by neuro-disability whether that is as result of accident or trauma, stroke, or a consequence of a degenerative condition or illness.

There is capacity for 80 people on site, with each resident having their own, private accommodation. Services are delivered through a multi-disciplinary team under the leadership of the Director of Care.

As the nature of neuro-disability is unique to each individual, so the range and frequency of facilities and services people use will be tailored to their own needs and aspirations.

Some of our residents stay with us only a short time until they move onto different accommodation, for example in an adapted home in the community, whereas for others British Home is a long-term home.

For all of our residents, British Home provides a safe, comfortable and suitable therapeutic environment.