Speech & Language Therapy Assistant

Start Date: August / September 2023

Salary: £26,913 (FTE)

Contract: 37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year

(Part-time may be considered for the right applicant)

Closing Date: 9am Monday 15thMay 2023

Homefield is a community-based independent specialist college that offers education, training and independent living skills for people with learning disabilities and communication difficulties. Most of our students are on the Autistic Spectrum with bespoke timetables to suit individual learner’s educational needs and interests.

Your Opportunity

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed SALT Assistant who will work closely with our SALT Therapist and focusing on supporting students to participate in activities of daily living, self-care, and preparing them for adulthood and independent living.

As a SALT Assistant you will join our small and friendly multi-disciplinary therapies team which includes Speech and Language, Occupational Therapy, Art Therapy and Counselling. We also offer alternative, holistic therapies such as Reiki, Aromatherapy and Reflexology.

The successful applicant will hold a relevant Level 3 qualification and Level 2 in English and Maths, however training opportunities can be offered for the right candidate. Experience of working as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant within a community learning disability team or education setting is essential, along with being creative, well organised and self-motivated and flexible to meet the needs of the organisation.

We would love to hear from you if you feel that you have the qualities that we require in this role.

We can offer you:

• A friendly and supportive working environment with enthusiastic and dedicated leaders and a commitment to the professional development of staff.

• Access to CPD to help you grow and develop in your role.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Focussed support on your wellbeing. Homefield has partnered with Health assured to offer free counselling and support to our staff.

• Contributory pension & paid holiday (22 days per year plus bank holidays and one additional discretionary day).

To apply

If you are interested in this post, please complete the application forms, and e-mail them to hr@homefieldcollege.ac.uk. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. In line with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept CVs and ask that you complete the Homefield Application Form for your application to be considered.

Homefield College promotes equality and diversity and are a Disability Confident committed employer. All our employees are recruited on their merits, abilities, and suitability for the role, complying with all relevant legislation, recommendations and guidance.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. All positions are subject to child protection screening, including checks with past employers, online and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.

Please note - Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than stated should we source a suitable candidate before the closing date.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Graduate
Part-time hours: 37 per week

Salary: £26,913.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/05/2023
Reference ID: 2023-05-01
Expected start date: 01/08/2023