Communication Facilitator – Speaking Space Day Service, Romsey
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our amazing team at Speaking Space Ltd. You will join a team of 26 friendly staff including 7 communication facilitators working within the day service and a wider team of 16 speech and language therapists.
Speaking Space Day Service is unique. We provide day support for adults with a learning disability and/or autism using a Total Communication approach. The post of Communication Facilitator will involve supporting service users to develop their social communication skills, independence, and confidence through activities such as drama, art, ‘Talkabout’ and community access.
You should be as passionate about working with people with learning disabilities as we are, and ideally have some experience in working with this client group. You will have excellent communication skills and ideally will be familiar with using other forms of communication including Makaton.
Salary will be £16,000 – £19,000 pa dependent on experience. The position will be part time, 22.5 hours a week (hours can be negotiated but we require the days to start at 8.30am). Your own car and a full driving licence with business insurance will be essential.
We would like interested applicants to phone and arrange an informal visit prior to the closing date.
Closing date: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Interviews will be held on: Monday 10th February 2020
If you think you would like to join our friendly and dynamic team, then we’d love to hear from you. For further information and an application form please email Amy Keable (day service manager) at amyk@speakingspace.co.uk or telephone 02380 987134.
