Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of good general education, to include English, Mathematics GCSE or equivalent qualification, or skills, knowledge, and experience
• OCN/Agored-accredited modules or a relevant diploma level
• Knowledge relating to a range of core SLT activities
• Willingness to work through Level 4 Diploma modules
• Qualifications related to working with individuals, groups in Health education settings
• Basic knowledge of adult speech and language, and swallow difficulties

Desirable

• Successful completion of relevant competency-based training (Able to complete within 2 years)
• Knowledge of NHS structures and processes

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with adults
• Experience of working with speech and language therapists
• Experience of working with people with communication difficulties
• Administrative skills
• Experience of working with people in their own homes

Desirable

• Experience working in a hospital environment
• Experience of working with adults who have had a stroke
• Experience of working as an HCSW in a rehabilitation setting

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Managing delegated caseload and assessing priorities
• Good and sensitive interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills with people with specific communication difficulties
• Good insight into professional boundaries and when to refer to seek further advice
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.

Values

Essential

• Self-motivated
• Team player
• Flexible to meet the needs of the service, takes initiative
• Excellent organizational skills

Desirable

• Data collection/Excel skills

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites promptly
• The post holder should be physically capable of performing the tasks required of the role
• Successful DBS Check
• Willingness to travel across the UHB

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).

Closing Date: 23 December 2025