Speech and Language Therapist

Outcomes First Group; Breckland District; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join their clinical team at Acorn Park School in Norfolk. The successful candidate will deliver personalized therapy to students and support the growth of therapy assistants while enjoying a flexible 4-day work week with full pay. They will benefit from a £2,000 training allowance, pension scheme, and employee wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

£2,000 training allowance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Discounts and cycle to work schemes

Qualifications

• HCPC registered.
• 1–2 years’ experience as a fully registered member of the RCSLT.
• Knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention.
• Contribute to staff training and consultation as required.
• Hold a Speech and Language therapy caseload.

Skills

Experience engaging with individuals with complex communication profiles

Strong relationship-building skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Good time management and organisational skills

Education

Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your speech and language therapy career, within a friendly multidisciplinary team in an education setting? Do you want to participate in research projects, special interest groups, and be part of a wider speech and language therapy network that meets regularly for training and development? Do you want flexibility and to work creatively to deliver specialist SaLT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting? Do you want to help develop an enhanced speech and language therapy offer by supporting the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants? Would you like to work for an employer awarded a “Great Place to Work” for the 5th year running?

Does working 4 days a week with full pay sound appealing? Outcomes First Group offers opportunities for work/life balance.

Job title: Speech and Language Therapist
Location: Acorn Park School – Norfolk NR16 2HU
Salary: Up to £53,200 pro rata DOE
*Please note: basic grade SALT offers from £33,000+, Specialist from £39,500+ & Highly specialist from £48,000+*

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on personal circumstances)

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

Role and responsibilities

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join the in-house clinical team at Acorn Park School. 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 practice within an education setting and clarifying roles and responsibilities in line with governing and professional bodies. You will hold a Speech and Language therapy caseload with support from your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, and contribute to staff training and consultation as required. This role suits a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.

Our Clinical Teams maintain a person-centred, empowering approach with safeguarding as a core priority. We aim to be a leading service provider in the UK and seek a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision to enhance the quality of life and outcomes for pupils using innovative approaches.

Location

Acorn Park School – Norfolk. Acorn Park School forms part of our Options Autism brand and is an independent specialist day school for children and young people aged 4–19.

Essential criteria

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registered
• 1–2 years’ experience as a fully registered member of the RCSLT in a similar setting
• Experience engaging with individuals with complex and diverse communication profiles
• Knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma-informed practice
• Experience of multidisciplinary working across settings
• Experience of communicating with families/relatives and carers
• Interest in developing knowledge in different areas of SaLT practice
• Strong relationship-building, analytical and judgmental skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Competence in core SaLT practice and understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards
• Knowledge of SaLT assessment tools, intervention types, and ability to formulate support plans
• Awareness of legislation and implications for clinical practice and professional management
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Willingness to attend training and pursue additional qualifications relevant to the client group
• Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

Desirable

• Understanding of sensory and motor differences affecting communication
• Awareness of the relationship between arousal levels and communication

Benefits and reasons to apply

As part of Outcomes First Group, you will join a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development. We offer a flexible benefits package including:

• £2,000 training allowance
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Wellbeing support and health checks
• Option to work 80% of contractual hours for 100% pay (4DWW; probation dependent)
• Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatment support
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Discounts and cycle to work schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

Safeguarding: Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding checks. We reserve the right to close vacancies early; please apply promptly. We are committed to fair recruitment in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Job reference: 289287

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