# Punjabi speaking Bilingual Co-worker > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/punjabi-speaking-bilingual-co-worker/6ad9a3bc-20ba-4b26-a7c7-9c25cce7ca96 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/punjabi-speaking-bilingual-co-worker/6ad9a3bc-20ba-4b26-a7c7-9c25cce7ca96.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £30,630 - £32,346 pa inc HCAS pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-26T08:52:06.933Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Southall/Central_North_West_London_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Bilingual_Coworker/Bilingual_Coworker-v8113407 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8113407?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We have an exciting opportunity for a female Bilingual Co-worker to join the team. This permanent, part time position, would provide the opportunity to work with Speech and Language Therapists in varied settings including clinic and school.  The post holder will work with children and young people across the age ranges 0-19 and their families. The successful applicant will utilise their interpreting and translation skills with their knowledge of their culture and language to develop and improve speech and language therapy services for Punjabi and Urdu speaking families in Ealing. We welcome applicants with strong reading, writing and speaking skills in English and Punjabi who have experience of working with children, young people and/or families. We can offer flexible working and support to further develop your skills. Please note: due to the requirements for this role we are specifically recruiting female applicants.  The post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1. This is a Genuine Occupational Requirement. We fully support the use of AI and other tools to assist in writing your application. However, it's essential that the content, especially your supporting statement, is personalised and factually accurate. Your application should reflect your genuine experiences and qualifications to ensure authenticity and credibility. ### Main duties of the job You will work in close partnership with parents/carers and speech and language therapists to:- - Support with Punjabi language assessment - Deliver language therapy in Punjabi - Provide workshops for parents/carers in Punjabi - Make phone calls to parents/carers in Punjabi - Translate information and advice into Punjabi - Support the team to develop their cultural awareness further - Create content for social media in Punjabi - Build relationships with local Punjabi community groups As part of Ealing Services for Children with Additional Needs (ESCAN) the post will also involve regular collaborative working with other professionals such as teachers, health visitors and local charities. You will be part of a forward thinking department that provides a range of services. We always strive to be innovative and put research into practice to improve families’ experiences of the services we offer. This will be an ideal opportunity for a Punjabi  speaker looking to develop their skills in children’s speech and language therapy who is passionate about making a difference to children and young people. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. “Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024." As such, if you don’t meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form. Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE). For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK Please review attached job description for more information about the role - 1.     To engage in supervision and support from a qualified speech and language therapist - To assist in assessing CYP’s strengths and needs in their home language under the supervision of a Speech and Language Therapist and to give verbal and written feedback to the therapist. - To translate written advice and information materials in the CYP’s home language using appropriate technology. - To advise the Speech and Language Therapy team regarding cultural and linguistic issues which may impact on families/communities accessing and receiving an equitable service from Ealing Speech and Language Therapy. - To work with the Speech and Language Therapy team to promote and raise awareness of the service amongst community groups. - To support and participate in the induction and training of new co-workers. The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings. ## Job Details We have an exciting opportunity for a female Bilingual Co-worker to join the team. This permanent, part time position, would provide the opportunity to work with Speech and Language Therapists in varied settings including clinic and school. The post holder will work with children and young people across the age ranges 0-19 and their families. The successful applicant will utilise their interpreting and translation skills with their knowledge of their culture and language to develop and improve speech and language therapy services for Punjabi and Urdu speaking families in Ealing. We welcome applicants with strong reading, writing and speaking skills in English and Punjabi who have experience of working with children, young people and/or families. We can offer flexible working and support to further develop your skills. Please note: due to the requirements for this role we are specifically recruiting female applicants. The post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1. This is a Genuine Occupational Requirement. We fully support the use of AI and other tools to assist in writing your application. However, it's essential that the content, especially your supporting statement, is personalised and factually accurate. Your application should reflect your genuine experiences and qualifications to ensure authenticity and credibility. ## Job Description You will work in close partnership with parents/carers and speech and language therapists to:- Support with Punjabi language assessment Deliver language therapy in Punjabi Provide workshops for parents/carers in Punjabi Make phone calls to parents/carers in Punjabi Translate information and advice into Punjabi Support the team to develop their cultural awareness further Create content for social media in Punjabi Build relationships with local Punjabi community groups As part of Ealing Services for Children with Additional Needs (ESCAN) the post will also involve regular collaborative working with other professionals such as teachers, health visitors and local charities. You will be part of a forward thinking department that provides a range of services. We always strive to be innovative and put research into practice to improve families’ experiences of the services we offer. This will be an ideal opportunity for a Punjabi speaker looking to develop their skills in children’s speech and language therapy who is passionate about making a difference to children and young people. ## Responsibilities Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. “Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024." As such, if you don’t meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form. Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE). For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK Please review attached job description for more information about the role 1. To engage in supervision and support from a qualified speech and language therapist To assist in assessing CYP’s strengths and needs in their home language under the supervision of a Speech and Language Therapist and to give verbal and written feedback to the therapist. To translate written advice and information materials in the CYP’s home language using appropriate technology. To advise the Speech and Language Therapy team regarding cultural and linguistic issues which may impact on families/communities accessing and receiving an equitable service from Ealing Speech and Language Therapy. To work with the Speech and Language Therapy team to promote and raise awareness of the service amongst community groups. To support and participate in the induction and training of new co-workers. The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge & Experience **Essential** - - Experience of interpreting and translating - - Understanding of the culture(s) of the community groups where Punjabi are spoken - - Computer literate with experience of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint - - Experience of carrying out administrative tasks effectively and efficiently - - Experience of communicating and working with children and families - - Experience working in a team - - Sensitive understanding of diversity issues and an ability to promote anti-discriminatory practice/ equal opportunities **Desirable** - - Experience of using health data systems, e.g. Systm1 - - Awareness of speech and language difficulties in children e.g. Developmental Language Disorder, Autism etc. - - Knowledge of clinical governance, and child protection issues. - - Knowledge of how to build community links and networks ### Education/ Qualifications **Essential** - - Evidence of high quality written and spoken English. - - Evidence of high quality written and spoken Punjabi **Desirable** - - Qualification in language interpreting/translation - - Accredited peer support worker training ### Skills, Abilities and Attributes **Essential** - - Must be fluent (reading, writing and speaking) in Punjabi - - Able to interpret/translate from Punjabi/Urdu to English accurately, to a professional standard, and vice versa. - - Excellent interpersonal communication skills including presenting information to different audiences (children, parents/carers, school staff) - - Strong organisational ability, sufficient to maintain accurate daily records and meet deadlines. - - Able to observe, record and feedback detailed information accurately and effectively. - - Able to prioritise - Good IT skills - Strong time management skills - Strong team working ability - Able to use initiative - - Able to work flexibly in a variety of settings and with other SLT staff. - - Able to work independently in Punjabi and Urdu under the supervision of SLT. - - Able to maintain confidentiality when working with clients, carers and SLTs - - Able to work constructively alongside staff from a wide range of professions and disciplines such as teacher and heath visitors. - - Able to ask for help and support when needed and recognise own limitations and training needs. - - Able to act calmly and to respond in a professional manner to distress, disturbance and unpredictability **Desirable** - - Able to demonstrate an understanding of the needs of a family who have a child with a learning disability/communication difficulty. - - Creative in preparing materials in Punjabi for assessment, therapy and training purposes. - - Able to use IT packages in Punjabi ## Documents - [cnwl values (pdf, 182.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1162) - [job description (pdf, 464.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10408741) - [cnwl staff charter (pdf, 684.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2868) - [cnwl staff networks (pdf, 320.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1160) - [person specification (pdf, 184.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10408742) - [cnwl reward and wellbeing handbook 2020 (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1773) - [cnwl culture scarf behaviour framework (pdf, 710.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2869) - [accommodation information for new starters (pdf, 120.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2438) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.