Speech and Language Therapist

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

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Speech and Language Therapist, Birmingham

Client: Outcomes First Group

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

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: Adults Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Care First – Pheasey, Walsall area, Birmingham

Salary: Up to £53,200 (depending on experience) plus £3000 Welcome Bonus (payable after completion of one month and upon final probation)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent - 52 weeks

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

We understand the value of helping our employees achieve their Continued Professional Development goals and offer a £2,000 training allowance for role-specific training.

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our clinical division, working collaboratively to deliver assessment and intervention plans for adults with developmental trauma, autism, ADHD, and SEMH needs.

Care First aims to improve the quality of life for adults with learning difficulties/disabilities, autism, and mental health difficulties through practical and vocational support.

About the role

You will implement a holistic, therapeutic approach to support adults in their daily lives, ensuring safety, comfort, and health. Responsibilities include assessments, interventions, documentation, report writing, and providing information and training to staff and agencies.

Our Clinical Teams support a nurturing environment, maintaining a strong safeguarding culture, and involving adults in decisions affecting them.

We strive for excellence and are the UK's leading service provider in this sector. We seek a therapist who shares our vision to empower vulnerable people to be happy and independent.

Location: Care First – Pheasey, Walsall area, Birmingham

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education, with a strong community presence and 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 at: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapist degree
• Registered with HCPC and RCOT
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities

For more details, refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Contact: [emailprotected]

What’s in it for you?

We offer a friendly, inclusive environment where adults are valued. We support your career development and offer numerous benefits, including:

• Generous annual leave
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Wellbeing support services
• 80% of hours for 100% of pay (subject to probation)
• Family support benefits

Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, allows you to choose benefits like health and wellbeing options, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Purchase, and Critical Illness Cover.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All successful applicants will undergo social media checks and a DBS check.