Brainwave Charity

We’re seeking a dedicated and driven individual to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team in the role of Newly Qualified Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist. In this role, you will be at the forefront of Brainwave’s mission to help unlock the full potential of children with disabilities and additional needs. You’ll work in a collaborative environment that values your input, creativity, and innovation. Your responsibilities will include:   🌟 Assessing, identifying, and reviewing a child’s speech and communication needs 🌟 Contribute to the child’s home-based therapy programme 🌟 Set clear goals and objectives for each child to achieve Job advert: https://lnkd.in/ee6mTpDz How to Apply; To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV and covering letter detailing why you’re the perfect fit for Brainwave and how your skills and experience align with the requirements of the role. Send your application to alexishawkes@brainwave.org.uk or fill out the online application form here: https://lnkd.in/e7KXp-pz

Today, we celebrate the incredible uniqueness of individuals with Down Syndrome and are showing our support by wearing odd socks - to symbolise difference, and chromosomes having the appearance of socks! 🧦 💙 At Brainwave, we work with many amazing children with Down Syndrome. Our multi-disciplinary therapy team are dedicated to supporting their physical, communication, and learning needs through personalised, creative activity programmes. We also empower families with the skills they need to continue progress at home. 🎈 Join us in spreading awareness, celebrate diversity, and show our commitment to the Down Syndrome community. 😄 👉 For more information about Down Syndrome and how Brainwave can help, visit https://lnkd.in/ezuvaCjX #worlddownsyndromeday #oddsocksday #downsyndromeawareness #lotsofoddsocks #WDSD2025

Guess the Teddy’s Birthday & Win! 🐻 Help us raise funds for our Somerset Charity of the Year, Brainwave Charity by taking part in our Easter fundraiser! 🐻 How to play: Choose a date (or multiple!) for just £1 each – pick a special date like a birthday or anniversary! The winner will receive a £50 cash prize, a large cuddly teddy, and a delicious Easter hamper! It’s first come, first served, so be quick! To enter, email Anne-Marie at anne-marie.ward@westcotts.uk, and we'll arrange payment collection. Let’s make a difference for Brainwave together! 💙 #Fundraiser #EasterCompetition #BrainwaveCharity #WinPrizes

📣We are seeking to appoint a Newly Qualified Specialist Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist. As a Newly Qualified Specialist Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist your responsibilities will include:  ✨Assess, identify, and review children’s speech, language, and communication needs.  ✨Develop personalised therapy programmes in collaboration with our multi-disciplinary team. ✨Empower families by teaching them how to deliver effective therapy at home. ✨Keep up to date with the latest developments in speech and language therapy. ✨Make a real impact by helping children with complex needs find the best way to communicate for them and their family. 👉For more information please visit https://lnkd.in/erJrJfN2 or to apply please contact alexishawkes@brainwave.org.uk #joinus #speechandlanguagetherapy #speechandlanguage #workwithus #childrenwithdisabilities #jobadvert #SLT #speechandlanguagejobs

😢 💔 We are devastated to share that our National Therapy Assessment Centre in Bridgwater was vandalised over the weekend. Paint was thrown across the Retail Centre car park, office windows, and one of our vehicles. Glass was shattered, creating a dangerous environment for visitors, especially children with disabilities and additional needs that we work so hard to support. This senseless act has taken up valuable staff time - time that should be spent helping children reach their potential. All the funds we raise are carefully used to provide our vital services, and now we must divert valuable resources to repair the damage caused. The police have been informed, and we have clear CCTV footage of those responsible, which will be provided to them. The individuals who did this would have been covered in paint themselves. If anyone has further information, we urge you to come forward. Times are already difficult for us as a charity and the families we support and acts like this make it even harder for us to continue our work. If you feel able to support us in any way – whether through donations, spreading the word, we would be deeply grateful. Thank you to everyone who walks alongside us on our journey to support children with disabilities and additional needs to reach their potential. Contact us via enquiries@brainwave.org.uk To donate, please visit https://lnkd.in/dypEpm6P Together, we will rise above this. 🎈 #brainwavecharity #brainwave #support #childrenscharity #bridgwater #bridgwaterbusiness

Happy Pancake Day 🥞 😋 Let’s celebrate by trying out new toppings and creative recipes! How about adding fresh fruit, a drizzle of maple syrup, or even a scoop of ice cream to your pancakes? 🍓 🍌 🍦 Don't forget to share your pancake creations with us! What’s your secret ingredient or favourite topping? 🥞 ✨ #pancakeday #pancakelovers #pancakeday2025 #shrovetuesday #pancaketoppings #pancakecreations #pancakefun #brainwave #brainwavecharity

Thank you to the Tivoli Lodge in Weston for donating £1,580 to Brainwave. 😄 🎈 You can read the full article here 👇 https://lnkd.in/euMx_Cbx

Fabulous morning visiting the Brainwave Charity in Somerset to talk all things AAC and complex access. We had a super hands on session trying lots of different access methods, and discussing the fun and exciting ways to make use of what they already have 🌟 . We also did a bit of digging through the archives, and found some bits fit for a museum 🦖😂! Thank you for having me! ❤️

📣 Brainwave's CEO, Keith Sinclair, was interviewed by ITV News West Country about the impacts of the rise in national insurance contributions to charities. You can watch the full report here. 👇 https://lnkd.in/ezxz6GKf

We are pleased to announce that Stacey has joined us as our new Operational Support Officer! 🎉 Please join us in giving her a warm welcome to the Brainwave family! 🎈 A little bit about Stacey 👇 Hi everyone! I’m Stacey, born and bred in Somerset and I’m incredibly passionate about supporting young people. I’ve absolutely loved my first couple of months at Brainwave and feel so excited and proud to be part of the Brainwave family. It’s a privilege to be part of a team who are making such a difference to children’s lives. Outside of work, I have a bit of an unusual hobby - I love ‘Celebrity Spotting!’ Whether that be going to live shows (where I’ve been known to go on stage…), attending TV shows (Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway was the best!), or even book signings; I love any kind of event! Celebrities I’ve met include James Corden, Simon Cowell and McFly, who are also my favourite band and I’ve seen live over 60 times (yes, really!) As you can imagine, I’m very excited to meet our Brainwave Patron, Mr Olly Murs, in the near future!  #welcome #newteammember #brainwaveteam #brainwavecharity