Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist

JR United Kingdom; Ashford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist in Ashford. This role offers a unique four-day work week with competitive pay, allowing you to grow professionally while maintaining a healthy work/life balance. You will work under supervision initially, then independently, to assess and treat pupils, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to a supportive environment. Enjoy comprehensive health benefits and a training allowance to enhance your skills.

Benefits

£2,000 Training Allowance

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Mental Health Support

Enhanced Leave Options

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assessing and treating pupils in individual and group settings.
• Conducting screenings and assessments.
• Providing training to staff and other agencies.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Clinical Problem-Solving

Record-Keeping

Organizational Skills

Education

Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons)

Job description

Job Description: Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist, Ashford

Are you a newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist eager to gain experience working with individuals with additional needs? Join our team at Outcomes First Group, where we value your professional growth and well-being.

We are offering a unique opportunity to work a four-day week during a trial period, with pay for five days, promoting work/life balance. If successful, this model will be adopted group-wide, making this an exciting time to join us!

Position Details

• Location: Heath Farm School, Kent, TN27 0AX
• Salary: Up to £30,000 FTE DOE
• Hours: 37.5 hours/week, Monday - Friday
• Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only plus two weeks during school holidays

About the Role

You will undergo a preceptorship year under supervision, then work more independently upon competency sign-off. Responsibilities include assessing and treating pupils, delivering therapy in individual and group settings, conducting screenings and assessments, and providing training to staff and other agencies.

You will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team including Psychology, Occupational Therapy, and therapy assistants, contributing to an environment where pupils can thrive.

Qualifications and Skills

• Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons)
• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT
• Strong team collaboration and clinical problem-solving skills
• Ability to assess needs and develop treatment plans
• Good record-keeping and organizational skills
• Motivated, responsible, and reliable

Benefits

We offer a supportive environment with career development opportunities, a £2,000 training allowance, and comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits, including flexible benefits via Vista, mental health support, and enhanced leave options.

All applicants will undergo safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS.

For more information, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact us at [emailprotected].