A fantastic job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to work in an exceptional care home based in the Southport, Lancashire. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This care home provides care for patients with a physical disability as a result of an acquired brain injury (ABI) or progressive neurological condition (PNC), learning disability, or mental illness associated with conditions such as epilepsy
**To be considered for this position you must hold a relevant degree and HCPC registration; post graduate qualification awarded by the RCSLT**
As a Speech & Language Therapist your key responsibilities include:
Manages and co-ordinates the implementation of individual treatment plans for speech and language therapy services ensuring treatments, activities and interventions are delivered through effective application and communication
Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions on and individual or group basis. Maintains accurate and timely records detailing each patient’s rehabilitation/progress
Ensures the effective and efficient management of more junior staff
Maintains and develops close working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring clinical practice is in line with policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards
Contributes to business growth by actively promoting priory therapy services in line with the local units’ business plan
Maintains effective communication links with patients, relatives, carers, and purchasers throughout the patient’s rehabilitation
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
2-3 years experience including some experience within the specialised area
Adaptive Thinking
Able to show a can-do attitude always
Able to use your own initiative
Decision making skills essential
Able to manage work load
The successful Speech & Language Therapist will receive an excellent salary of £38,000 - £48,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 37.5 hours a week working on days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (at commencement of employment)
A group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)
Private Medical Insurance Scheme
Life Assurance
Free meals while on duty
Care first - Employee Assistance Services
Continuous learning and development
Childcare vouchers
Career development
Personal health insurance
An employee assistance programme
Voluntary benefit
Reference ID: 6728
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV ....Read more...
Occupational TherapistStowmarket, SuffolkOur client is seeking an experienced, creative and reflective Occupational Therapist to join and lead a specialist Occupational Therapy service within a highly regarded community-based acquired brain injury rehabilitation setting.This is an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with leadership experience and a passion for neurorehabilitation to play a key role in shaping and developing an established OT service while delivering specialist rehabilitation as part of an interdisciplinary team.The OpportunityYou will lead a team of experienced Occupational Therapists delivering high-quality, specialist rehabilitation for adults living with the effects of acquired brain injury. The service supports individuals with conditions including:
Traumatic brain injuryStrokeBrain infectionHypoxiaBrain tumour
Working within a collaborative interdisciplinary team, you will contribute to person-centred rehabilitation delivered across a purpose-built centre, clients’ homes and community environments.Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the delivery of a high-quality Occupational Therapy service across the main site and satellite provision.Provide professional leadership and governance for Occupational Therapy practice.Deliver specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions for adults following acquired brain injury.Ensure effective clinical and professional supervision arrangements for Occupational Therapy staff.Support and maintain student placements and professional development opportunities.Build and maintain strong relationships with external services, networks and universities.Act as a specialist resource to the wider professional community.Contribute to the strategic development and ongoing improvement of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation service.
About the ServiceOur client delivers specialist, non-residential acquired brain injury rehabilitation within the community and has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.Occupational Therapy is a valued and integral part of the wider interdisciplinary team, working alongside Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, Social Work professionals and Rehabilitation Assistants.The service promotes an open and supportive culture focused on continuous improvement, clinical excellence, professional development and collaborative working.What We’re Looking For
Qualified and registered Occupational TherapistPrevious experience working within acquired brain injury, neurorehabilitation or a related specialist rehabilitation environmentLeadership or service management experience within Occupational TherapyStrong clinical reasoning, communication and team leadership skillsCommitment to evidence-based, person-centred practice
Benefits
Structured salary progression across three pay pointsCompany pension scheme25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and long service recognitionFree on-site parkingAccess to continuing professional development and in-house learning opportunitiesHigh-quality clinical supervision and professional support....Read more...
We are currently seeking an experienced Locum Senior Social Worker to join a Hospital Team.
Do not apply unless you hold a recognised Social Work qualification and a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience.
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Locum Social Worker to join the Hyper-Acute and Acute unit. Working across a Youth Ward and a Community Neuro-Rehabilitation Team, the position plays a key role in supporting complex stroke patients through discharge and rehabilitation pathways.
Working within a specialist multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Neuropsychologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Therapy Assistants, contribute to high-quality patient care and safe discharge planning.
Duties will include attending safeguarding and family meetings, supporting discharge planning, and providing specialist social care guidance to both patients and professionals.
About You
The ideal candidate will hold a recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) and have strong experience within hospital-based social work, complex discharge planning, and multidisciplinary team working.
Confidence working within fast-paced acute settings and supporting patients and families through challenging transitions is key to the success of this role. Knowledge of The Care Act, safeguarding, housing, benefits advice, and community support pathways is essential.
What’s on Offer?
£34.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payments options available also)Hybrid working arrangementSpecialist hospital-based opportunitySupportive and experienced MDT environmentOpportunity to work within a leading Stroke Unit serviceOngoing locum contract
For More Information
Harley Hayward - Recruitment Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 07553 040465....Read more...
Job Purpose:
To support pupils with complex SEND in the classroom and during unstructured times, working under the direction of a class teacher and in collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team. The role involves once trained, delivering planned interventions, supporting communication, behaviour, and engagement, and maintaining a consistent therapeutic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Classroom and Pupil Support:
Work closely with the teacher to implement planned learning activities and differentiated support
Use a range of communication approaches including PECS, Makaton, AAC, and visual schedules
Provide consistent, calm support to help pupils manage emotional regulation and transitions
Promote engagement in lessons through sensory strategies, movement breaks, and positive reinforcement
Assist pupils with personal care, eating, and mobility, as required
Therapeutic and Behavioural Support:
Implement strategies from the Zones of Regulation and other therapeutic frameworks
Support delivery of occupational and speech and language therapy targets
Contribute to the development and review of EHCPs, behaviour support plans, and pupil profiles
Actively reinforce the school's trauma-informed and autism-friendly approaches
Safeguarding and Wellbeing:
Follow Oaklands safeguarding policies and procedures at all times
Supervise pupils during transitions, break times, and off-site activities
Support safe handling practices if trained and required
Monitor wellbeing and engagement, and report any concerns to the class teacher or DSL
Professional Responsibilities:
Model The Oaklands Way:
Respect, Honesty, Kindness, Commitment, and Creativity
Work collaboratively with staff, families, and external professionals
Reflect on practice and participate in CPD and school-wide training
Maintain accurate records as directed and contribute to team meetings
Training:Teaching Assistant Level 3.
Tutor led group training is delivered once a month, remotely. Apprentices have a monthly 1-1 training and review meeting with their Training Consultant. Training Outcome:Oaklands School encourage ongoing training and development.Employer Description:Oaklands School is a co-educational, independent Special Educational Needs (SEN) day school for 5 to 16 year olds. We provide unique, contemporary and enjoyable learning experiences for children and young people with special and individual needs, and we are pleased offer places to those with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in place.
Oaklands School offers a warm and friendly environment for learning and provides specialist support for pupils with unique learning profiles, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and associated communication and language needs.
We believe that such differences need not be barriers to success, and we have taken the very best school practices and built them into our school.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm, term time only.Skills: Organisation skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Caring....Read more...
Main Duties:
Provide tailored support to pupils through structured learning programmes, setting high expectations and fostering independence and self-confidence
Promote inclusion by encouraging collaborative learning and positive peer interaction
Work with the SENCO and teaching staff to assess pupil needs, contribute to and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
Adapt and create resources to support pupils with SEND and EAL, ensuring accessibility, engagement, and safety
Support the delivery of external specialist services (e.g. speech and language therapy, physiotherapy)
Mentor students individually and in small groups; plan and lead targeted booster and intervention sessions to reinforce challenging topics
Observe and monitor pupil progress, providing timely and accurate feedback to staff
Assist in the preparation of teaching materials and the creation of engaging classroom displays
Support whole-class teaching as needed, working under the direction of the teacher
Collaborate with teachers to apply effective behaviour management strategies that support learning
Assist students in achieving their learning objectives across various settings, including the computer lab, library, and other learning environments
Supervise students during break times, lunchtimes, and other non-classroom settings
Provide general pastoral support and accompany students on school trips, as required
Training:
Study towards a relevant qualification, Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma
On-the-job training and mentoring from experienced professionals
Regular review meetings to track progress and development
Training Outcome:
Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
Employer Description:Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm including a 50-minute break.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
To provide support for learning activities across all areas of the national curriculum and to provide feedback to the teacher on pupil progress with objectives and tasks.
To assist with the timely preparation of resources, activities and the teaching environment, ensuring pupil safety. This may include preparing materials to meet individual pupil's needs.
To clear up after activities, ensuring displays are kept safe and tidy.
To assist in the development of Individual Education Plans and to help pupils advance towards outcomes on the EHCP and to provide feedback on progress.
To assist in implementing and reviewing agreed programmes of work and highlight any concerns to the classroom teacher.
To implement agreed behaviour management strategies to promote positive behaviour.
To support therapists and pupils before, during and following therapy sessions and to assist with therapies as required.
To provide opportunities for pupils to experience a variety of play environments that stimulate them and provide opportunities for risk, challenge and personal growth.
To support pupils to participate as inclusively as possible in all activities.
To help pupils manage their own feelings and relationships with others.
To provide support to pupils’ general welfare, including emergency First Aid, feeding, toileting and changing their clothes as instructed to ensure they are clean, tidy and comfortable.
To be familiar with pupils’ care plans and provide care, encouragement and maintain dignity.
To assist with monitoring of physical wellbeing, including pupils’ eating habits, to support the development of pupils’ independence.
To support pupils’ emotional wellbeing, self-reliance, self-esteem and resilience.
To assist in intimate care as required.
To assist in the administration of medication to pupils as required and in accordance with their Care Plan and legal guidelines.
To organise and supervise off-site activities and maintain the health and safety of pupils when outside the school setting.
To assist in the supervision of pupils during break and lunchtimes and in the use of school transport.
To provide support for communication and interaction needs, including facilitating communication for pupils who use augmentative or alternative means of communication.
To support pupils and their families for whom English is an additional language (EAL).
To establish and maintain effective communication with parents, carers and families about the care and education of their children through Class Dojo, Xpress, review meetings and phone calls.
Training:
Your Apprenticeship training will be delivered remotely by LMP Education.
You will work with a tutor on a 121 basis who will meet with you every 4-6 week.
Training Outcome:
After completion of the apprenticeship you may be offered a permanent position within the school.
Employer Description:We are an SEN primary school for children with additional and complex needs. At Princes we have developed our own play based curriculum (adapted from the national curriculum) which is tailored to meet the children's needs and allows us to use their interests to make it really engaging.Working Hours :Monday & Wednesday, 8:30am-4:30pm.
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Prime Objectives of the Post:
To support the class teacher in the management of pupils in the classroom, and other senior staff on a range of teaching and learning experiences which deliver an appropriately differentiated and suitably challenging creative curriculum for all pupils whilst meeting statutory requirements
Demands:
Will assist in maintaining the good discipline of pupils throughout school
Will recognise and challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation and any form of abuse, ensuring compliance with the relevant school policy and procedures
Acting as a role model, will establish productive and constructive working relationships with pupils, setting high expectations, motivating and interacting with them, being aware of their individual needs, supporting difference and ensuring all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop whilst responding appropriately
Will have the ability to cope with the requirements of the post, which may include working with pupils who have emotional/behavioural/physical difficulties
Will contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
Will appreciate and support the role of other professionals
Be vigilant and sensitive to any child protection/safeguarding concerns that arise, reporting any concerns to the designated officer
Responsibilities:
Assist in the management of pupils in the learning environment
Assist in the planning of learning activities
Will administer routine tests, invigilate exams and undertake routine marking of pupils’ work
Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes appropriate to the pupil’s needs
Will supervise and support pupils consistently at all times including those with special needs; recognising and responding to their individual needs
Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans and Personal Care Programmes; attending to the pupils’ personal needs and maintaining related personal programmes with the correct use of care materials including the safety and well being of the pupils, therapy and medical intervention needs of the pupil and first aid, paying attention to social, health, physical and welfare matters as well as high standards of cleanliness and hygiene e.g. washing, dressing, toileting, and, if applicable, mobility
For posts working with pupils who are physically less able, it may be necessary to be able to physically assist the pupil in line with school polices and good practice
Promote and reinforce the inclusion, acceptance and integration of all pupils, including those with specific and special needs and those from different cultures and/or with a different first language as appropriate
Set challenging and demanding expectations whilst promoting self-esteem and encouraging pupils to act independently as appropriate as well as interact and work co-operatively with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
Will prepare, create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment to meet the lesson plans. Take responsibility for the care, preparation, maintenance and use of relevant equipment, assisting pupils in its use and clearing/storage afterwards
Will be aware of pupil progress, monitor/record pupil responses against pre-determined learning objectives as well as provide accurate, constructive and detailed feedback/reports to the teacher and pupils
Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own actions whilst supporting the teacher in managing this
Training:
Training by day release at Shipley College on a Thursday including regular assessor workplace visits to support the training
Training Outcome:
As well as ensuring full competency as a Teaching Assistant, this standard provides a foundation for potential progression into a number of career paths in the Educational sector, including Teaching Assistant, Cover, Supervisor, Higher Level Teaching Assistant and Teacher
Employer Description:Here at Swain House we are committed to providing the best educational experience for all of our pupils. The focus in our school is on giving all pupils the opportunity to achieve their full potential. This means providing exciting lessons so they make the best progress they can in their studies but also providing guidance and support so they can develop as happy, well-balanced individuals who can make the right decisions for themselves.Working Hours :Monday to Friday school hours with a day release to Shipley College on a Thursday.
Please discuss the hours with the employer at interview. This position is term time only.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
