Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist

Outcomes First Group; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in special needs education is seeking a Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist to join their team at Heath Farm School. The role offers a supportive environment with a focus on professional development and a unique 4-Day Working Week trial. You'll work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, assess and treat individuals, and benefit from a competitive salary and training allowance.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension schemes

Mental health support services

Physical health support services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT.
• Experience in assessing young people's needs and developing treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat individuals, deliver activities in individual and group settings.
• Provide training to staff and external agencies.

Skills

Collaboration

Clinical problem-solving

Organizational skills

Proactivity

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 to support role-specific training tailored to your needs.

We are seeking an enthusiastic newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist to join our expanding team within an evidence-based, neuro-affirming environment. You will complete a preceptorship year under supervision, gradually working more independently as competencies are signed off. You will assess and treat individuals, deliver activities in both individual and group settings, and provide training to staff and external agencies.

You will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, including Psychology, Occupational Therapy, and therapy assistants, to foster an environment where pupils can thrive and develop.

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care across England and North Wales, known for quality and positive outcomes. In 2024, we were certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth consecutive year. Our brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information, visit our website.

Qualifications and Skills

• Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons)
• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Strong clinical problem-solving skills
• Experience in assessing young people's needs and developing treatment plans
• Ability to maintain accurate records per HCPC & RCOT standards
• Motivated, responsible, reliable, with good organisational skills
• Proactive and innovative in practice

Benefits

We offer a dynamic, supportive environment with opportunities for career development. Benefits include:

• Competitive reward package including Life Assurance and Pension schemes
• Access to mental health and physical health support services
• Working 80% of hours for 100% pay (subject to probation)
• Family Growth Support benefits
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) with health, wellbeing, and discount options, cycle schemes, electric car purchase, and critical illness cover

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our service users. All successful applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.