Speech & Language Therapist - Wylde Green, United Kingdom - Headway Birmingham & Solihull

Headway Birmingham & Solihull

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Wylde Green, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Part-Time - Speech & Language Therapist - Specialised in Neurological Rehabilitation - Minimum 2 days per week (negotiable)

We are a small local Charity who are looking to provide therapy as part of our new service model and seek an experienced person who can oversee the delivery of physio assessment and setting up/delivering treatment plans.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a community setting and in the field of brain injury. It would also suit someone semi-retired or a 'returning to work' individual who would like a new challenge.

Responsibilities:

The small team will aim to treat and provide ongoing rehabilitation programmes for our clients, including those with multiple and complex medical and social issues. We are an integrated service with health & social care and work closely with our social care colleagues.
As we will have a small team, the therapist will be required to train and supervise the Therapy Helpers and undergraduate students to deliver Treatment Plans. You will be working with a Nurse lead, Physiotherapist and have opportunities for MD working with other health and social care professionals and family members.
The post holder will also be expected to cover others in the team in order to deliver other wellbeing and social sessions.
You will be required to document patient progress, maintaining accurate and uptodate medical records and monitoring.
You will be responsible for you own CPD and clinical supervision, but we can discuss how we can support this.

Salary:
EQUIVALENT BAND 6 (Negotiable according to experience)
£33,734 to £38,338 pro-rata dependent on experience

Essential:

Degree in Speech & Language Therapy from an accredited institution to UK standards
A minimum of 2 years' experience working as a SALT in neurological rehabilitation
Active HCPC registration, professional board membership (RCSLT) and public liability insurance
Working from within the UK, in the stipulated geographic location
Strong problemsolving skills and a patientfocused approach
Ability to lead small group sessions and work holistically across the service

Benefits:

Why join us:

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Annual leave

A generous 33 days each year (including 8 Bank Holidays)

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DBS Check - We cover the cost of your DBS check and further renewals on completion of probation
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Company Pension Scheme
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Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance - via our in-house trained 'Mental Health Champions' and/or Employee Assistance Program though an online portal or over the telephone
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Confidential Counselling Service
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Free parking at our Centre's - Moseley, Rubery and Sutton Coldfield

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Induction:

We provide a comprehensive induction and ongoing training including the Care Certificate.

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Brain Injury Certificates

Level 1 & 2
Free specialist training in Brain Injury

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Qualifications

We can support you to obtain a range of qualifications according to roles and support personal development

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Staff Referral Scheme

Receive £50 for referring a friend into a job vacancy at Headway Birmingham & Solihull and further rewards in they remain in post

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GEM Awards

All of our Employees are stars in our eyes and each year colleagues make nominations for our special awards.

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20% discount on purchase - At our Charity Shops in Great Barr and Rubery
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Social Events, Fundraising & Team Building

We value all our Employees and try to bring people together socially

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Blue Light Card Discounts

High street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car available. Headway will purchase the card for you.

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Long Service Awards

Receive an extra days' annual leave when you achieve 5 years, 10 years = 2 days etc

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£300 Voucher awarded for 10 years' service
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Role Anniversary Awards

Receive an award very 5 years in your role

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Special Birthday Days

An extra day's leave on your 'milestone birthdays'

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Health Scheme

Employees can opt into the BHSF healthcare plan where Headway B & S will pay at the basic level. This enables Employees to claim back money towards general day to day healthcare such as Opticians and Dentists

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Duvet Days

Be rewarded for coming into work with an extra day off for a full year of attendance

How to apply
Please submit a full
CV detailing education and employment to date and supporting statement (maximum 2 sides of A4) via INDEED

If you would like to have an informal conversation about this opportunity you can contact our Personnel Department on option 5), Monday - Friday, 9am - 3pm

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

New starters have a 6month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable time