Swansea Bay University Health Board
Communication Development Officer
Swansea Bay University Health Board, Lansing, Michigan, United States,
Are you a confident communicator?
Are you able to take direction and work well in a team?
Do you have good observation, listening and time management skills?
Would you enjoy supporting adults with learning disabilities in the community?
We are looking for two part-time (22.5 hours/week) Communication Development Officers (CDO) to join our teams in Cwm Taf Morgannwg and Cardiff and Vale. Full-time hours may be available for people wishing to take up a single post across the two teams.
You will be working with adults with learning disabilities who have a range of highly complex communication needs and/or eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties. This will include developing resources using specialist resource packages and carrying out informal observations to support the Speech and Language Therapists. There is also the opportunity to be involved in group work and staff training.
We are a friendly, proactive and supportive team, and the opportunity to liaise with other experienced CDOs is regularly available.
You will be working under the direction of qualified Speech and Language Therapists. A key part of this role involves facilitating effective communication with people who have a learning disability, their carers, family, and support staff. This includes designing and creating a wide range of person-centred communication resources that require the use of symbol packages and digital photography. A good working knowledge of IT is essential. You will assist in the planning and delivery of training relating to communication and people with disabilities, including signing and Inclusive Communication. You will be required to input into specific databases, complete initial observations, and support the team with data gathering e.g. case histories under the direction of a Speech and Language Therapist.
You will be required to travel between the sites in a timely manner. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential.
Visits and contact with the Clinical Lead SLTs to discuss the role and understand the service are encouraged and very welcome whenever possible.
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK, we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together, and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
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.
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Are you able to take direction and work well in a team?
Do you have good observation, listening and time management skills?
Would you enjoy supporting adults with learning disabilities in the community?
We are looking for two part-time (22.5 hours/week) Communication Development Officers (CDO) to join our teams in Cwm Taf Morgannwg and Cardiff and Vale. Full-time hours may be available for people wishing to take up a single post across the two teams.
You will be working with adults with learning disabilities who have a range of highly complex communication needs and/or eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties. This will include developing resources using specialist resource packages and carrying out informal observations to support the Speech and Language Therapists. There is also the opportunity to be involved in group work and staff training.
We are a friendly, proactive and supportive team, and the opportunity to liaise with other experienced CDOs is regularly available.
You will be working under the direction of qualified Speech and Language Therapists. A key part of this role involves facilitating effective communication with people who have a learning disability, their carers, family, and support staff. This includes designing and creating a wide range of person-centred communication resources that require the use of symbol packages and digital photography. A good working knowledge of IT is essential. You will assist in the planning and delivery of training relating to communication and people with disabilities, including signing and Inclusive Communication. You will be required to input into specific databases, complete initial observations, and support the team with data gathering e.g. case histories under the direction of a Speech and Language Therapist.
You will be required to travel between the sites in a timely manner. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential.
Visits and contact with the Clinical Lead SLTs to discuss the role and understand the service are encouraged and very welcome whenever possible.
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK, we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together, and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
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.
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