Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist

JR United Kingdom; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist is sought to join a supportive multidisciplinary team at a leading special needs education provider. The role offers a unique opportunity to work under supervision, with a focus on professional development and a commitment to well-being. Enjoy a competitive salary, a 4-day work week trial, and various benefits aimed at enhancing work-life balance.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension schemes

Mental health support

Health checks

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Fertility support

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat individuals, delivering meaningful activities.
• Conduct screenings and assessments with report writing.
• Work within a multidisciplinary therapy team.

Skills

Clinical problem-solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Initiative

Education

Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons)

Job description

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Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist, Sittingbourne

Client: Outcomes First Group

Location: Heath Farm School – Kent, TN27 0AX

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 19.05.2025

Expiry Date: 03.07.2025

Job Description:

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 #teamOFG!

Job Title: Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Heath Farm School – Kent, TN27 0AX

Salary: Up to £30,000 FTE DOE

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday

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

About the role

We understand the value of helping our employees to achieve their Continued Professional Development goals and offer a £2,000 training allowance to allow you to complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements.

Does joining an evidence-based provision where quality and neuro-affirming best practice is delivered appeal to you? We are looking for an enthusiastic newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist to join our expanding team. In this role, you will complete a preceptorship year under the supervision of a senior therapist 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, while maintaining your professional practice and CPD.

You will assess and treat individuals within the service, delivering meaningful activities within both individual and group settings. You will conduct screening and assessments as required, with report writing initially supported by your supervisor. Additionally, you will provide information and training to staff, commissioners, and other agencies as needed.

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

About Outcomes First Group

We are the largest independent provider of special needs education and care, covering all of England and North Wales. We are committed to quality and positive outcomes, and 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/

Qualifications and Skills:

• Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons).
• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Clinical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assess needs and formulate treatment plans using various modalities.
• Accurate record-keeping in accordance with HCPC & RCOT standards.
• Motivated, responsible, and reliable.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Initiative and innovation.

What’s in it for you?

Join an ambitious, supportive service with a talented team. This role offers autonomy and the chance to make a positive impact. We provide a friendly, inclusive environment, opportunities for career development, and a range of benefits designed to support your well-being both professionally and personally.

For more details, refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. To discuss the role further, contact: [email protected]

Why work for us?

We prioritize your health and wellbeing with an exceptional rewards package, including:

• Life Assurance and Pension schemes.
• Access to mental health support and health checks.
• 80% of contractual hours paid for 100% of work (subject to probation).
• Family Growth Support benefits, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility support.

Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, offers options like health and wellbeing 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 social media checks and a DBS check.

Job ID 277445

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