Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join a service that is passionate about working innovatively to improve outcomes for older adults.
Are you an adaptable, flexible and confident communicator? Can you work dynamically and innovatively within a small, supportive team? Do you have strong observation, listening, and time-management skills
Do you have strong interpersonal skills, including empathy, patience, and a supportive communication style?
Would you enjoy making a difference by supporting adults with memory and language difficulties?
We are looking for one part-time Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our team working as part of memory assessment services within community Older People’s Mental Health Services across Swansea Bay University Health Board. We provide assessment and, where indicated, early post diagnostic support for people living with dementia.
In this role, you will work with individuals who have a range of highly complex communication needs. Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the delivery of clinical input
- Supporting the delivery of advice and support for communication partners
- Creating and developing communication resources
- Supporting Speech and Language Therapists in specific task and finish activities as part of wider service development
Main duties of the job
You will provide direct clinical support, working closely with patients experiencing memory and language difficulties and their families under the direction and guidance of Speech and Language Therapists. The role involves visiting patients in their homes and/or in clinic settings. Duties include:
Supporting Speech and Language Therapists in the delivery and monitoring of patient‑centred communication goals and therapy plans.
Contributing to the co‑production of communication resources tailored to individual patient needs, using specialist IT software. A good working knowledge of IT is essential.
Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and, where appropriate, Third Sector organisations to ensure holistic support for patients.
Assisting in providing advice and contributing to communication partner awareness sessions and discussions.
Providing administrative support to SLTs, including the use of Excel, PowerPoint and databases.
Duties include (but are not limited to) registering patients on SLT IT systems, answering telephone queries, managing appointment bookings, completing electronic notes, contributing to weekly caseload discussions.
You will be required to be able to travel between the sites across Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot in a timely manner.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable, but not essential.
Visits and contact with the Clinical Lead SLT to learn more about the role and the service are encouraged and warmly welcomed.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal /communication skills, including observation, listening and empathy and negotiation skills.
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Workload prioritisation skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
Experience
Essential
- Working in a multidisciplinary/multi-agency setting demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and understand the roles of others.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Completion of relevant diploma or equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible approach and creative
- Motivation to identify own training needs and engage in active learning.
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the business needs
- Initiative and adaptability
- Can demonstrate SBU values
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This advert is for Speech and Language Therapy Assistant with Swansea Bay University Health Board in Swansea, Swansea, Wales. It is listed as a Band 4 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £28,819 - £31,626 per annum pro rota. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Jun 2026.
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