Job overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO  MATERNITY COVER.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to support the delivery of Speech and Language Therapy services across Conwy and Denbighshire to Pre School children. This is a part time (22.5 hours) fixed term post.

We would like to hear from those who have an interest and background in working with pre-school aged children with speech, language and communication needs. The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, professionals and family members is essential for this role.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work under the supervision of a qualified Speech and Language Therapist to deliver intervention packages for pre-school aged children with a range of speech, language and communication difficulties. These intervention packages are delivered across a range of settings e.g. community clinics, schools and playgroups, as well as via telehealth, and may be delivered on a 1:1 basis or in a small group.

There will also be a requirement to create and prepare therapy resources and to support with other administrative tasks e.g. photocopying, filing, completion of audits/checklists, ordering equipment.

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to work as part of a team, to build a strong rapport and work effectively with colleagues.
• Experience of working with pre-school aged children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
• Excellent time management and organisation skills.
• The ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.