Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist

Outcomes First Group; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in special needs education is seeking a Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a unique 4-Day Working Week trial, enhancing work/life balance. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to assess and treat individuals, ensuring a dynamic approach to therapy. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our pupils while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a commitment to your professional growth.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Schemes

Wellbeing Support Services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Schemes

Critical Illness Cover

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT.
• Ability to assess needs and develop treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Implement holistic therapeutic approaches to help pupils.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to support pupil development.

Skills

Collaborative Work

Clinical Problem-Solving

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Innovative Thinking

Education

Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons)

Job description

Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist

Are you a Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist wanting to gain experience working with people with additional needs?

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!

Job Details

• Job Title: Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist
• Location: Heath Farm School - Kent, TN27 0AX
• Salary: Up to GBP30,000 FTE DOE
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
• Contract: Permanent

About the Role

We understand the value of helping our employees achieve their Continued Professional Development goals and offer a GBP2,000 training allowance for role-specific training tailored to your requirements.

We are looking for an enthusiastic newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist to join our expanding team. You will complete a preceptorship year under supervision, then work more independently once competencies are signed off. You will implement a holistic, therapeutic, and dynamic approach to help our pupils, assess and treat individuals, deliver activities in various settings, and provide training to staff and other agencies.

You will work within our supportive multidisciplinary team, including Psychology, Occupational Therapy, and therapy assistants, to create an environment where pupils can flourish, learn, and develop.

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care across England and North Wales. We are proud to be recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' and operate several brands including Acorn Education and Options Autism.

Qualifications and Skills

• Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons)
• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong clinical problem-solving skills
• Ability to assess needs and develop treatment plans
• Accurate record-keeping in line with HCPC & RCOT standards
• Motivated, responsible, and reliable
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Innovative and able to use initiative

Benefits

We offer a friendly, inclusive environment, career development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Life Assurance and Pension schemes
• Wellbeing support services
• Working 80% of hours for 100% pay (subject to probation)
• Family Growth Support benefits
• Flexible Benefits Platform with health, wellbeing, insurance benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes, and critical illness cover

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our service users. Successful applicants will undergo checks, including an enhanced DBS.