Senior Support Worker -Speech & Language Therapy

Vacancies Senior Support Worker - Speech and Language Therapy

An amazing opportunity to help people to improve their quality of life.

We are delighted to be offering this exciting opportunity to motivated and enthusiastic applicants to provide support to our acute neurology speech and language therapy team.

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

Do you love working with people? Could you support them to make the most of their abilities and be as independent as possible? Then you could be part of our dynamic speech and language therapy service.

Primarily based on the stroke wards at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford), and with supervision from specialist speech and language therapists, you will work in partnership with people with acquired disorders of communication and swallowing to reduce the impact of these difficulties on well-being and enhance their ability to participate in daily life.

You will also provide administrative support to the speech and language therapy team if required, and assist with the provision of training

You will need to be flexible in your approach and able to use constructive feedback to develop your skills. In return we offer excellent support, supervision and guidance as well as the opportunity to be part of a dedicated, professional and friendly team.

This is what the current postholder says:

This role has been both educationally and personally rewarding. Supporting people through their rehabilitation while working within an acute stroke setting makes every day interesting and meaningful. It’s also a role that really develops your people skills and allows you to support individuals as people, not just patients.

Our mission is to improve quality of life for people with communication and swallowing difficulties – come and help us do just that!

Working Pattern:Monday
- Friday 08:30-16:30

Interview Date:To Be Confirmed

Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2026-7 rates, inclusive of a 3.3% pay award implemented from April 2026. If you join before this date,, remuneration will be based on the 2025-6 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2025/26 | NHS Employers )

Please note, this is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.

For further information please contact:Carly Olczak, Lead Speech & Language Therapist on or

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer…