Speech and Language Therapist

JR United Kingdom; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK service provider seeks a Speech and Language Therapist in Barrow-in-Furness to develop therapy services and collaborate with educational staff. The role offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment focused on quality outcomes for students.

Benefits

£2,000 training allowance

Generous leave

Pension

Wellbeing support

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT.
• 1-2 years' experience as a fully registered RCSLT member in a similar setting.
• Ability to work independently under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage a speech and language therapy caseload.
• Collaborate with education staff and other clinical disciplines.
• Contribute to staff training and consultation.

Skills

Clear, concise report writing

Decision-making skills

Workload management

Education

Speech and Language Therapy degree

Job description

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Speech and Language Therapist, Barrow-in-Furness

Client: Outcomes First Group

Location: Underlay Gardens School – Kirby Lonsdale

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 21.05.2025

Expiry Date: 05.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist

Salary: £30,000 - £48,000 pro rata - Term Time Only plus two weeks worked in the school holidays

Hours: 24hrs, 3 days 8.30am - 4.30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only, plus two weeks worked in the school holidays. There may be scope for this role to be a full-time contract (52 weeks); please get in touch to discuss.

Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle required

About the role

We support our employees' Continued Professional Development with a £2,000 training allowance in the first year, tailored to your needs.

This role offers an opportunity to develop our Speech and Language Therapy services, working alongside the Lead Clinician, Clinical Locality Lead, and Head of Speech and Language Therapy.

We seek a candidate experienced in implementing preventative interventions at a systems level with a whole-school approach. Newly qualified clinicians are considered. The role involves collaborating with education staff and other clinical disciplines to maximize impact for students.

You will manage a speech and language therapy caseload, contribute to staff training and consultation, and provide information and training to staff, commissioners, and agencies as needed. The role requires a resilient, enthusiastic individual with a creative therapeutic approach, decision-making skills, and workload management abilities.

Our clinical teams promote a person-centred, empowering approach, maintaining a strong safeguarding culture where individuals are heard, respected, and involved in decisions.

We aim for excellence and are a leading UK service provider. We seek a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision of using innovative approaches to improve quality of life.

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education, serving communities across England, Scotland, and Wales, with a reputation for quality and positive outcomes. In 2024, we were certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth consecutive year. Our brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. More info: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

Minimum Requirements:

• Speech and Language Therapy degree
• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT
• 1-2 years' experience as a fully registered RCSLT member in a similar setting
• Clear, concise report writing skills
• Ability to work independently under supervision
• Experience working within multi-professional teams
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

Additional Information

We offer a friendly, inclusive environment, opportunities for career development, and a range of benefits including generous leave, pension, wellbeing support, flexible working options, and CPD allowances. All applicants will undergo safeguarding checks and DBS clearance.