Speech and Language Therapist

Acorn Care and Education; Closeburn; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Dumfries is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join their clinical team. This role involves delivering bespoke therapy to support pupils with complex needs, including those with developmental trauma and neurodiversity. The successful candidate will hold a relevant degree and be HCPC registered, will have collaborative skills to work with educational staff, and will maintain a caseload effectively. A £2000 training allowance and various benefits are part of the package offered.

Benefits

£2000 training allowance

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Family Growth Support

Mental health support services

Discount options in the UK and abroad

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• HCPC registered.
• 1-2 years experience as a fully registered member of the RCSLT.
• Experience engaging with individuals with complex communication profiles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored Speech and Language Therapy to pupils.
• Collaborate with the education team to support pupils' needs.
• Manage a Speech and Language therapy caseload.

Skills

Communication skills (oral and written)

Analytical and judgmental skills

Time management and organisational skills

Understanding of neurodiversity

Education

Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist
Location: Closeburn House – Dumfriesshire DG3 5HP / Maben House - Dumfriesshire DG11 1RW (covering both sites)

Salary: Up to £53,200 pro rata (dependent on experience)
*Please note- basic grade SALT offers from £33,000+, Specialist from £39,500+ & Highly specialist from £48,000+*

Hours: 22 hours per week, 08:30am - 4:30pm (3 days a week)
Contract: Permanent 52 weeks

We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed.

The role

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Closeburn House 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. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify 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.

Location: Closeburn House – Dumfriesshire DG3 5HP – Closeburn House School forms part of our Options Autism brand

Holistic Childcare and Education - Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
Education - Options Autism

For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Essential Criteria

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registered
• 1-2 yrs experience as a fully registered member of the RCSLT working in a similar setting
• Some relevant experience in a previously held job of engaging and working with individuals presenting with complex and diverse communication profiles
• Some knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma informed practice
• Some experience of multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings
• Some experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
• An interest in developing knowledge and skills in different areas of SaLT practice
• Good relationship building, analytical and judgmental skills
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Competent in core areas of SaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards

Desirable

• Some understanding of the other differences, e.g. sensory and motor, which may impact on an individual’s communication strengths, differences, traits, difficulties and needs profile
• Some evidence of understanding the relationship between arousal levels and communication
• Full driving license and access to a car (Highly Desirable)

Why work for us?

Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options:

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:

• £2,000 training allowance
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

Job Ref: 301131

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