Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

JR United Kingdom; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join their Clinical Wellbeing team. This exciting role offers the chance to work collaboratively in delivering tailored assessment and intervention plans, making a significant impact on the lives of pupils. With a commitment to employee well-being, the organization is trialing a 4-Day Working Week, allowing for a better work-life balance. Join a nurturing environment where your skills will be valued and where you can contribute to the development and happiness of vulnerable young people.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits Scheme

Extra day’s holiday for a special occasion

Contributory Pension

Employee Rewards Hub

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

£2,000 training allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years practicing experience as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for pupils.
• Contribute to staff training and consultation.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Clinical Supervision

Multi-disciplinary Working

Report Writing

Education

Speech and Language Therapy Degree

Job description

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Outcomes First Group

Location:

King's Lynn, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

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: Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Orchards Manor School – Norfolk, PE34 3HT

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term-Time only, (There may be scope for this role to be a full-time contract (52 weeks) if this is your preference, please get in touch to discuss.)

Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE

Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required

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

About the role

We currently have an opportunity for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our Clinical Wellbeing team. The post holder will work collaboratively to deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our pupils. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as they expand their clinical provision, making a real difference and implementing a holistic, therapeutic approach.

You will be responsible for holding a Speech and Language therapy caseload at Orchards Manor School based in the East of England. With the full support of our well-established and knowledgeable Clinical Team, you will also contribute to staff training, consultation and reflective practice. Both a challenging and rewarding role, this position would suit a resilient and enthusiastic individual, with a therapeutic approach and the ability to make decisions, as well as manage their own workload.

Our well-established Clinical Team maintain a nurturing environment where our pupils can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our pupils are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible.

When it comes to looking after our pupils, we strive for excellence, which is why we are the leading service provider in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision; to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world.

Location: Orchards Manor School – Norfolk, PE34 3HT

Opening Summer 2025

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland, and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.

• Speech and Language Therapy degree
• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT
• A minimum of 5+ years practicing experience as an SaLT working in a similar setting with individuals presenting with diverse and complex communication profiles and other needs.
• Experienced in multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings, with some responsibility for service & team performance
• Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities
• Hold a full UK driving license, with access to a car
• Experience of providing clinical supervision.
• Experience of multi-professional work teams or services within designated specialty

What’s in it for you?

We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected, and valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination, and most importantly, we want them to be happy in their work. We are aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression.

• An unrivalled core induction and local induction
• Flexible Benefits Scheme
• An extra day’s holiday for a special day of your choice (birthday, child’s first day at school, etc.)
• Professional support network
• Contributory Pension
• Employee Rewards Hub – access to discounts, offers, and cashback with 100s of retailers
• Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team
• The Hub – employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centre
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary Finance
• *You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit

For further information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: [email protected]

At Outcomes First Group, we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.