The Organisation:
Stewarts Care is a long-established voluntary organisation providing comprehensive community-based services to people with intellectual disabilities.
We support people across a wide range of services within residential settings, day services, supported independent living, job advocacy and vocational training.
Role Purpose
To work as part of the SLT team to provide person-centred, evidence-based speech and language therapy services within the Adult Services Department in Stewarts Care. Our valued Speech and Language Therapist will deliver person-centred Speech and Language therapy, inclusive of the assessment and management of Feeding, Eating, Drinking and Swallowing (FEDS) difficulties and alternative and augmentative communication (AAC).
Role requirements
- Hold a qualification in Speech and Language Therapy approved by the Speech and Language Therapy Registration Board at CORU.
- Practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Speech and Language Therapy Register maintained by the Speech and Language Therapy Registration Board at CORU.
- Experience carrying out SLT and MDT assessments with adults who have complex needs.
- Qualified to practice in, and experience supporting people with Feeding, Eating, Drinking and Swallowing (FEDS) needs.
- Good working knowledge of all relevant legislation.
For more details view the full job description in the Additional Information section below.
