About this role
Job summary
Have you ever wanted to work with children and young people supporting them to develop their communication skills?
We are looking for highly motivated individuals with experience in childcare or education to work within our team, providing direct support to children and young people with specific speech language and communication needs (SLCN). This will involve providing therapy in Dell Language Unit (based within Dell Primary School) with the ongoing support of a Band 7 Speech and Language therapist. You will be fully trained in a range of interventions.
With a strong ethos of clinical support and supervision, our dynamic team provides evidence-based advice, training and interventions to children, young people, and their families. We also provide advice, support, and training to other professionals to support the system around the child as part of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency service.
Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 26th June 2026.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for assisting the speech and language therapists in their clinical and administrative work, including data entry. The post holder will implement intervention programmes. This work will be managed rather than supervised. The client group is children who have difficulties in understanding and/or using speech and language.
Clinical Duties:
To implement speech and language therapy packages with children and make modifications as necessary for child or circumstances, using knowledge and understanding of children's development and disorders and other learning disabilities.
To assist in the planning of routine activities. This includes children of pre-school and school age on the community caseload in location.
To assist SLTs in running groups as required.
To monitor the children's progress and assess their progress in response to treatment.
To make observations about children's communication skills and responses to activities and use initiative to change intervention in order to assist in assessment and therapy. The speech and language therapist will be available by phone to discuss changes to therapy packages.
To contribute to administrative duties connected with the caseload including updating children's case records, following service standards.Provide verbal and written feedback to the supervising therapist, other professionals and carers regarding an individual patient's response to therapy and progress made.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for many years running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development
Job description Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Administrative
To carry out clerical and administrative tasks supporting the delivery of clinical work. These may include arranging appointments, data collection and entry (manually and/or using IT), filing, photocopying and typing of clinical reports, letters and treatment plans
To ensure that agreed data is collected and entered onto the SLT database
To use IT resources to support administrative tasks (e.g. e-mail, internet)
Communication
To communicate effectively with children who have a range of difficulties with speech, language and communication in a variety of settings (e.g. clinics and schools)
To communicate effectively with other professionals responsible for the care of the child, and exchange patient information with colleagues
To recognise how and when information may be shared within the bounds of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act
Contribute to EECs internal communication strategies ensuring effective two-way communication and engagement within the organisation
Contribute to EECs external communication strategies working with the Head of Communications to raise awareness and promote the reputation of EECs services
People Management
Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal process. Day to day supervision of less experienced staff.
Training
To assist the SLTs in the organisation and delivery of training (digitally and face to face) to other professionals and parents as appropriate
To actively participate in in-service training and other courses as appropriate in order to develop and maintain knowledge and skills as appropriate and identified through objective setting and personal development review.
To attend all EEC mandatory training
Clinical and Practice Governance
Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act
Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies
The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes
The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and proceduresUndertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust
The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as requiredThe post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
Safeguard wellbeing of children and adults and maintain mandatory safeguarding training and supervision
General
The post holder must at all times carry out his/her duties with regard to East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust Equal Opportunities Policy
To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff
All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures
This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure and Barring Service to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions. East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff or users in line with its equal opportunities policy and policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
5 GCSEs Level A-C Elklan Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience Standard Keyboard Skills and Familiarity with Word and Excel
Desirable
Relevant Short Courses or experience to diploma level
Skills Essential
Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills Good Organisational Skills, Time Management and Prioritisation Skills Ability to use own initiative and to work independently Ability to work flexibly as part of the team Good presentation skills (personal and written) Ability to problem solve
Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare of Children and Young People/Vulnerable Adults Essential
Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individual children and young people/vulnerable adults whatever their life circumstances. Can demonstrate an ability to contribute towards a safe environment Is up-to-date with legislation and current events Shows a personal commitment to safeguarding children
Working Within Professional Boundaries Essential
Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others Recognises the limits of own authority within the role Seeks and uses professional support appropriately Understands the principle of confidentiality
Other Essential
Ability to travel across the County sometimes at short notice Satisfactory Disclosure Barring Service (if appropriate)
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address Dell Primary School - Dell Language Unit
Dell Road
Oulton Broad, Lowestoft
NR33 9NU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)