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Main duties of the job
Are you an experienced, compassionate Speech and Language Therapist looking for a unique and varied role? Join our team and make a real difference across our residential services in Northamptonshire and Leicestershire! About us
Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives. Job responsibilities
As a Speech and Language Therapist within our team, you will play a vital role in providing assessment, intervention, and support to our residents. Your expertise will contribute to the holistic care approach we offer, ensuring that individuals receive comprehensive support tailored to their unique needs. What you'll be working: Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and these will be split between the sites as follows: 1 day at Kingly Terrace, 1 day at Kingly House/Croft, 2 days at Park House, and ad-hoc cover at Loyd House & Christchurch View depending on service need. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible. What you'll be doing: Provide assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders Devise evidence-led therapy programmes at a specialist level, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary working to achieve the best outcomes for our patients Maintain high standards of clinical care in line with national guidance for excellence Named Therapist duties to ensure cohesive goal-setting and therapy and coordinating discharge Participate in internal training (induction, mandatory training, MDT in-service) Ensure all relevant codes of practice and regulations are upheld Participate in service delivery audit and quality improvement initiatives Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights What to look forward to: Birthday off Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e-learning and face-to-face training and development opportunities Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop Free 24-hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group Person Specification
Qualifications
HCPC registration Experience
Previous experience of working in a neurorehabilitation setting Experience in working with aphasia, cognitive communication disorder, dysarthria, apraxia, and dysphagia is essential Specialist level dysphagia competency on RCSLT framework Ability to motivate patients over short & long periods 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.
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Are you an experienced, compassionate Speech and Language Therapist looking for a unique and varied role? Join our team and make a real difference across our residential services in Northamptonshire and Leicestershire! About us
Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives. Job responsibilities
As a Speech and Language Therapist within our team, you will play a vital role in providing assessment, intervention, and support to our residents. Your expertise will contribute to the holistic care approach we offer, ensuring that individuals receive comprehensive support tailored to their unique needs. What you'll be working: Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and these will be split between the sites as follows: 1 day at Kingly Terrace, 1 day at Kingly House/Croft, 2 days at Park House, and ad-hoc cover at Loyd House & Christchurch View depending on service need. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible. What you'll be doing: Provide assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders Devise evidence-led therapy programmes at a specialist level, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary working to achieve the best outcomes for our patients Maintain high standards of clinical care in line with national guidance for excellence Named Therapist duties to ensure cohesive goal-setting and therapy and coordinating discharge Participate in internal training (induction, mandatory training, MDT in-service) Ensure all relevant codes of practice and regulations are upheld Participate in service delivery audit and quality improvement initiatives Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights What to look forward to: Birthday off Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e-learning and face-to-face training and development opportunities Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop Free 24-hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group Person Specification
Qualifications
HCPC registration Experience
Previous experience of working in a neurorehabilitation setting Experience in working with aphasia, cognitive communication disorder, dysarthria, apraxia, and dysphagia is essential Specialist level dysphagia competency on RCSLT framework Ability to motivate patients over short & long periods 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.
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