Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

jobs24.co.uk; Preston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team as a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, making a real difference in the lives of pupils. This role offers the chance to develop tailored assessment and intervention plans, collaborate with a dedicated clinical team, and contribute to a nurturing environment where students thrive. With a commitment to wellbeing and work/life balance, the organization is trialing a 4-Day Working Week, allowing you to enjoy more personal time while maintaining full pay. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a supportive setting that values your contributions and fosters professional development.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Extra holiday for special occasions

Professional support network

Contributory Pension

Employee Rewards Hub

Career pathways and development

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary Finance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in SEN education as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Report Writing

Multi-professional Collaboration

Independent Working

Education

Speech and Language Therapy degree

Job description

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 alongside other SALTs at Oakfield House School based in the North West. 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• Speech and Language Therapy degree
• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience working in SEN education, or with a similar caseload, as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience of managing a complex caseload.
• Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities
• Hold a full UK driving license, with access to a car
• Ability to work independently as agreed under supervision
• Experience of multi-professional work teams or services within designated specialty

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). 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 were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running.

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.

Benefits:

• 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