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Total Communication Co-ordinator (Learning Disability)
Camphill Devon Community, —Buckfastleigh
- £15.30 an hour
- Part-time
- Mentoring
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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22h
Speech and Language Therapist
Phoenix Learning & Care Group —Dawlish
- £25,908.75 - £31,547.25 a year
- Remote
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
- Work from home
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7d
Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner
Evolve Psychology Services —Exeter
- £30,000 - £56,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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10h
Speech & Language Therapist
Evolve Psychology Services —Exeter
- £30,000 - £56,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Adult Learning Disability
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust —Totnes
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
11d
Occupational Therapist
Evolve Psychology Services —Exeter
- £30,000 - £56,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Social Worker
Evolve Psychology Services —Exeter
- £30,000 - £56,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Learning Disability Nurse
Evolve Psychology Services —Exeter
- £30,000 - £56,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Receptionist and Administrative Assistant
Psychology Associates —Exeter
- From £25,611 a year
- Part-time
- English
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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Mental Health Nurse
Evolve Psychology Services —Exeter
- £30,000 - £56,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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ICU Occupational Therapist
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust —Plymouth
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Part-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
1d
Qualified Dental Nurse
Leypark Dental —Plymouth
- Part-time
- English
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Free parking
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Total Communication Co-ordinator (Learning Disability)

Camphill Devon Community, -
Buckfastleigh

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time
£15.30 an hour
22 hours ago

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress
Health & wellbeing programme
Company pension
Referral programme
On-site parking

Qualifications

Mentoring
Organisational skills
IT
Business coaching
Communication skills
British Sign Language

Full job description

Job Title

Total Communication Co-ordinator (Learning Disability)

20 hours per week (over 4 days) Part-Time /Permanent

Pay

£15.30 per hour

28 days holiday plus bank holidays pro rata

Location

Buckfastleigh TQ11 0JN

Reports To

Registered Care Manager

Purpose of the Role

Camphill Devon Community is looking for a Total Communication Co-Ordinator to be responsible for promoting and developing effective communication approaches that enable people we support to understand information, express their views, make informed choices, and actively participate in everyday life. The role champions person-centred communication by ensuring staff have the knowledge, skills, and resources to meet each person's individual communication needs.

Key Responsibilities

Communication Support

Promote a Total Communication approach across the service.
Ensure each person has an individual communication profile that is accurate, up to date, and reflects their preferred methods of communication.
Support staff to use appropriate communication methods tailored to each individual.
Encourage meaningful participation in daily living, decision-making, and community activities through effective communication support.

Development of Communication Resources

Create and maintain accessible communication materials including:
Social Stories
Visual schedules
First/Then boards
Choice boards
Easy Read documents
Communication passports
Visual timetables
Emotion scales
Behaviour support visuals
Makaton symbols and resources
Develop personalised visual support tools to promote independence and reduce anxiety.
Liaise with Speech and Language Therapists (SaLT) regarding specialist communication recommendations.

Staff Development

Coach and mentor staff in effective communication techniques.
Deliver or coordinate communication training including:
Makaton awareness
Total Communication
Active Listening
Accessible information
Positive communication strategies
Monitor staff competency and provide ongoing guidance.

Support Planning

Ensure communication needs are clearly documented within support plans.
Review and update communication sections following assessments or changes in need.
Support the development of communication-related outcomes and goals.
Ensure reasonable adjustments are made to maximise understanding and participation.

Quality Improvement

Audit communication resources across the service.
Identify areas for improvement and implement action plans.
Monitor whether communication strategies are being used consistently.
Promote compliance with the Accessible Information Standard and best practice guidance.

Partnership Working

Work collaboratively with:
Speech and Language Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Families and advocates
Key workers
Multidisciplinary teams
Share best practice and support continuous improvement.

Person Specification

Essential

Good understanding of learning disabilities, autism, and person-centred care.
Knowledge of Total Communication approaches.
Experience using or developing visual communication resources.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to produce accessible information.
Supporting individuals with understanding and maintaining routines including everyday tasks such as meal planning, shopping, budgeting and personal care.
Supporting peoples community access; engaging safely in community activities leisure pursuits, medical and social appointments and and excursions and holidays and maximising people’s choice in these.
Strong IT, organisational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to develop Alternative and Augmentative Communication strategies

Desirable

Makaton training (or willingness to undertake).
Knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL).
Experience creating Social Stories.
Understanding of AAC systems.
Experience working alongside Speech and Language Therapists.

Personal Qualities

Creative and innovative.
Patient and compassionate.
Person-centred in approach.
Positive role model.
Excellent coaching and mentoring skills.
Passionate about improving communication and inclusion.

Key Outcomes

People we support can communicate their wishes, feelings, and choices using their preferred method.
Staff consistently use agreed communication strategies.
Communication support plans remain accurate and meaningful.
Visual resources are readily available, personalised, and regularly reviewed.
Increased independence, reduced anxiety, and improved quality of life through effective communication support.
Compliance with the Accessible Information Standard and best practice in person-centred communication.

Our Culture:

“An inclusive, supportive and rural environment where people have real freedom, are enabled to perform to the best of their strengths, and have the opportunities to learn and grow.”

Our Values:

· To promote a community ethos where everyone has a part to play, and has opportunities to make choices and take responsibility

· To involve people is at the heart of everything we do

· To understand, value and meet people’s needs

· To treat people with kindness, compassion and dignity

· To promote, respect and celebrate people’s diversity and individuality

· To learn from people to help us all adapt and continually improve and grow

Benefits

· Referral programme

· Free on-site parking

· Company pension

· Casual dress

· Health & wellbeing programme

Subject to clear DBS and references

Pay: £15.30 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company pension
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Referral programme

Work Location: In person

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