Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Sun Spray Salon; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, where your expertise will empower vulnerable young people. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a nurturing environment, focusing on holistic therapeutic approaches. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive clinical team, you will make a significant impact on the lives of pupils. Enjoy the benefits of a flexible working week, generous leave, and a range of perks designed to enhance your work-life balance. If you are passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Extra Holiday for Special Day

Professional Support Network

Contributory Pension

Employee Rewards Hub

Career Pathways

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary Finance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for pupils.
• Hold a Speech and Language therapy caseload at Orchards Manor School.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Clinical Supervision

Report Writing

Multi-disciplinary Teamwork

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

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 atOrchards 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, Scotlandand 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 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Our divisional brands include Acorn Education andOptions Autism.

Essential Criteria:

• Speech and Language Therapy degree
• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT
• A minimum of 5 + yrs 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 hugely 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 well 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 too. 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
• Generous Annual Leave
• 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 the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact:

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 successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS

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