- To provide professional, accurate and effective interpretation in Roma-Slovak allowing clients and their families to access the Speech and Language Therapy Service.
- To support therapists to complete first language assessments in Roma-Slovak
- To develop, implement and monitor speech and language therapy programmes, in consultation with a Speech & Language Therapist (SLT), for individual and/or groups of children with communication needs, where English is not the primary language.
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
- To provide professional, accurate and effective interpretation in Roma-Slovak allowing clients and their families to access the Speech and Language Therapy Service.
- To support therapists to complete first language assessments in Roma-Slovak
- To develop, implement and monitor speech and language therapy programmes, in consultation with a Speech & Language Therapist (SLT), for individual and/or groups of children with communication needs, where English is not the primary language.
- To contribute to training
- To support the team to create inclusive therapy resources.
- To ensure that up-to-date written and electronic records are maintained in accordance with Trust standards.
- To form professional relationships with children, families and education staff, and communicate with them in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture.
- To work with other assistants and NQTs to provide training, shadowing opportunities, CPD and assist in induction.
- To have due regard for personal safety and that of children/carers.
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care Person Specification
- oA high level of fluency/spoken competency in Roma-Slovak
- o'A' Levels, NVQ3, NNEB, BTEC or equivalent knowledge.
- oworking with children aged 5 to 11 years.
- oEngaging with children with a range of complex needs including language disorder, emotional and behavioural needs, and autism.
- oWorking in a mainstream school environment
- oWorking in a bilingual clinical role such as a teaching assistant, therapy assistant or interpreter.
- oWorking with speech and language therapists.
- oAwareness and knowledge of the Roma-Slovak culture and an ability to sensitively draw attention to any cultural aspects which may affect effect communication.
- ooThe ability to liaise and work with a range of other professionals to share strategies and recommendations.
- oGood written communication
- oKnowledge of communication disorders relevant to client group
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Bilingual Speech and Language Therapy Assistant - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Description
Job summary
We are looking for a Speech & Language Therapy Assistant to join our mainstream schools paediatric team, supporting therapists working within the bilingual pathway, particularly the Roma-Slovak community.
The successful applicant will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who can work with our Speech and Language Therapists to support children with communication needs.
A key element of this post will be supporting therapists to complete first language assessments, and work with bilingual families, particularly in the Roma-Slovak community. A high level of fluency in Roma-Slovak is therefore required. The role will include working flexibly across schools, clinic settings and client's homes within Sheffield. The post holder will primarily be based at Flockton House, Nether Edge. e regular supervision from a senior therapist and participate in in-service training and team meetings.
This is fixed term post (10 months) - 15 hours per week over 2 days.
Main duties of the job
About us
Sheffield Speech & LanguageTherapy operates on a city wide basis. It is committed to providing a high quality service and offers opportunities for development. All assistants are required to undertake a programme of continuous professional development, which forms part of the individual performance review system.
You will find a strong commitment to professional training and development, together with friendly peer group support.
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
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Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager:
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
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