Speech and Language Therapist

Outcomes First Group; Kirkby Lonsdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Outcomes First Group seeks a Speech and Language Therapist to join their clinical team at Underlay Gardens School. The role involves managing a caseload, collaborating with staff, and implementing innovative interventions to enhance student outcomes. A supportive environment with opportunities for professional development is offered.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Life assurance and pension options

Mental health support and health checks

80% of hours for 100% of pay (subject to probation)

Family growth support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility support

CPD funding up to £2000

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience as a fully registered RCSLT member in a similar setting.
• Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage a speech and language therapy caseload.
• Contribute to staff training and consultation.
• Collaborate with education staff to maximize impact for students.

Skills

Clear, concise report writing skills

Ability to work independently under supervision

Experience working in multi-professional teams

Education

Speech and Language Therapy degree

Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT

Job description

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist

Salary: £30,000 - £48,000 pro rata - Term Time Only plus two weeks worked in the school holidays

Hours: 24 hrs, 3 days 8.30am - 4.30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only, plus two weeks worked in the school holidays

Essential: Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle required

About the role

We understand the value of helping our employees achieve their Continued Professional Development goals and offer a £2,000 training allowance in the first year to support role-specific training tailored to your needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing clinical team supporting the school. You will help develop the Speech and Language Therapy services alongside the Lead Clinician, Clinical Locality Lead, and Head of Speech and Language Therapy.

We seek a candidate with experience in implementing preventative interventions at a systems level, with a whole-school approach (we consider newly qualified clinicians). The role involves collaborating with education staff and other clinical disciplines to maximize impact for students. Responsibilities include managing a speech and language therapy caseload, contributing to staff training and consultation, and providing information and training to staff, commissioners, and agencies.

Our clinical teams focus on a person-centred, empowering approach, always prioritizing the individuals we support. All settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, ensuring those we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions affecting them.

We aim for excellence and are a leading UK service provider. We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision of using innovative approaches to enhance quality of life.

Location

Underlay Gardens School – Kirby Lonsdale

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the UK's largest independent provider of special needs education, serving communities across England, Scotland, and 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: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

Minimum Requirements

• Speech and Language Therapy degree
• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT
• 1-2 years experience as a fully registered RCSLT member in a similar setting
• Clear, concise report writing skills
• Ability to work independently under supervision
• Experience working in multi-professional teams
• Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle

You will work with an ambitious, driven service supported by an exceptional team. You will have the resources and time to implement your strategic vision for therapies, making this role key to service development. It offers an opportunity to enrich the lives of the adults supported and make a positive difference, with autonomy in your work.

We provide a friendly, inclusive environment where our staff are valued and respected. We offer opportunities for career development and progression, supporting your growth both professionally and personally.

To discuss this role further, please contact: [e-mail]

Why work for us?

Alongside clinical peer forums and practice development, Outcomes First Group offers flexible benefits including:

• Generous annual leave
• Life assurance and pension options
• Mental health support and health checks
• *80% of hours for 100% of pay (subject to probation)
• Family growth support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility support

Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, allows you to choose benefits such as health and wellbeing options, CPD funding up to £2000, discounts, cycle schemes, electric car schemes, and critical illness cover.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. Successful applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.