Adults Speech and Language Therapist

Acorn Care and Education; Great Barr; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK seeks a qualified Speech and Language Therapist to join their team in Great Barr. The position offers a salary up to £53,200 plus a £3,000 Welcome Bonus. You will implement therapeutic strategies for adults with diverse needs, ensuring their wellbeing and safety. The role demands a passion for improving lives through tailored assessment and intervention plans. Opportunities for training and career progression are provided.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

£2,000 Training Allowance

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in a similar setting required.
• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Implement a holistic, therapeutic approach to support adults.
• Conduct individual assessments and interventions.
• Adhere to professional and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Holistic therapy approach

Report writing

Work independently

Experience with adults with disabilities

Education

Speech and Language Therapy degree

Job description

Overview

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four? Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job details

Job title: Adults Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Care First – Pheasey, Walsall area, Birmingham

Salary: Up to £53,200 (depending on experience) plus £3,000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £1,500 after completion of one month and a further £1,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&C's Apply)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent - 52 weeks

Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required

We understand the value of helping our employees to achieve their Continued Professional Development goals and offer a £2,000 training allowance to allow you to complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements.

Role purpose

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our clinical division, working collaboratively to deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our adults with developmental trauma, autism, ADHD, complex and SEMH needs.

Care First aim to improve the quality of life for adults with learning difficulties/disabilities, autism and mental health difficulties. Our service offers support through both practical and vocational training.

Responsibilities

You will:

• implement a holistic, therapeutic approach to helping our adults in their daily lives, ensuring they are safe, comfortable, and healthy
• undertake all aspects of Speech and Language Therapy clinical duties
• adhere to professional and regulatory guidelines
• carry out individual assessments and interventions
• prepare relevant documentation, including writing reports
• provide information and training to staff, commissioners and other agencies, as required

Our Clinical Teams support our services to maintain a nurturing and loving environment where our adults can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything we do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our adults are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible.

When it comes to looking after our adults, we strive for excellence, which is why we are the leading service provider in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision; to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world.

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate for.

In 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information, please visit: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

Essential criteria:

• Speech and Language Therapy degree
• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT
• 1-2 yrs experience as a fully registered member of the RCSLT working in a similar setting
• Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities
• Ability to work independently as agreed under supervision
• Experience of multi-professional work teams or services within designated specialty
• Previous experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required

For further information on this role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: [e-mail]

What’s in it for you?

We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our adults are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support
• Vista Flexible Benefits Platform with options including health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, £2,000 Training Allowance, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, and more