Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist

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

Job summary

A leading provider of special needs education seeks a Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist. Join a supportive multidisciplinary team and benefit from a 4-Day Working Week trial, comprehensive training, and a rewarding work environment.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension

Mental health support

Physical health support

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Fertility support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT.
• Ability to maintain accurate records in line with HCPC & RCOT standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical problem-solving

Team collaboration

Time management

Initiative

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 participating in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning you could work one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is successful, we'll implement the 4DWW 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/week, Monday - Friday
• Contract: Permanent

About the Role

We value our employees' professional development and offer a GBP2,000 training allowance for role-specific training tailored to your needs.

We are seeking an enthusiastic newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist to join our expanding team. You will complete a preceptorship year under supervision before working more independently once competencies are signed off. As a registered practitioner, you will implement a holistic, therapeutic, and dynamic approach to helping our pupils, with supervision and responsibility for your professional practice and CPD. Your duties will include assessing and treating individuals, delivering activities in individual and group settings, conducting screenings and assessments, and providing 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 thrive and develop.

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is a leading provider of special needs education and care across England and North Wales, renowned for quality and positive outcomes. We are proud to be a 'Great Place to Work' for five consecutive years. Our brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.

Candidate Requirements

• Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons)
• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Clinical problem-solving skills
• Competence in assessing needs and formulating treatment plans
• Ability to maintain accurate records in line with HCPC & RCOT standards
• Motivated, responsible, and reliable
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Initiative and innovation

Benefits

Join a driven service supported by a talented team. We offer a friendly, inclusive environment with opportunities for career development. Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive reward package including Life Assurance and Pension
• Access to mental health and physical health support services
• Work 80% of hours for 100% of pay (subject to probation)
• Family Growth Support (enhanced maternity/paternity leave, fertility support)
• Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, offering 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. Successful applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS check.