Speech and Language Therapist

Outcomes First Group; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to deliver tailored therapy to students with diverse needs at Underley Gardens School, emphasizing a person-centred approach. The role includes managing a therapy caseload and collaborating with staff to enhance student outcomes.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience as a fully registered member of the RCSLT.
• HCPC registered.
• Experience in multidisciplinary settings.

Responsibilities

• Hold a Speech and Language therapy caseload.
• Contribute to staff training and consultation.

Skills

Engaging with individuals with diverse communication profiles

Knowledge of neurodiversity

Communication skills with families

Education

Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Underley Gardens School. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working, guiding your practice within an education setting and clarifying your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding a Speech and Language therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual. Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.

Responsibilities

• Hold a Speech and Language therapy caseload with support from a designated clinical supervisor and site lead.
• Contribute to staff training and consultation as required.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registered
• 1-2 years experience as a fully registered member of the RCSLT working in a similar setting
• Some relevant experience engaging and working with individuals presenting with complex and diverse communication profiles
• Some knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma-informed practice
• Some experience of multidisciplinary working in a range of settings
• Some experience of communicating with/working with families, relatives and carers
• Interest in developing knowledge and skills in different areas of S<|end_of_text|>