Speech and Language Therapist

Outcomes First Group; Draycott; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

CPD Training Allowance

Welcome Bonus

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in‑house clinical team at Norton College. You will deliver bespoke SaLT assessments and interventions to students, working closely with education staff to promote independence and better outcomes.

This permanent role includes a £2,000 CPD training allowance after probation, a £3,000 welcome bonus, and a 37.5 hour week, with sites at Norton College Worcester and Tewkesbury.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registered and registered with the RCSLT.
• Experience with neurodiversity and trauma‑informed practice.
• Experience working in a multi‑disciplinary team in education settings.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessments and interventions to students.
• Collaborate with education teams to support student outcomes and independence.
• Lead staff training and contribute to clinical supervision where required.

Education

Bachelor’s or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your speech and language therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting?

Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider speech and language therapy network that meets regularly for training & development?

Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist SaLT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?

How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 6th year running?

We work smarter so that you can enjoy the things that matter outside of work

Job Title

Speech and Language Therapist

Location

Norton College – Worcester WR5 2BA & Norton College – Tewkesbury GL20 8UQ (covering both sites)

Salary

Up to £53,200 FTE DOE plus £3000 Welcome Bonus

(Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £1,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £1,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&C's Apply)

Hours

37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 08:30am - 4:30pm

Contract

Permanent (52 weeks or flexibility around term-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)

In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out.

Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our students. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our students can truly flourish and grow in independence is key.

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.

About Outcomes First Group

Every student is unique. Education should be personalised around them.

For more than 20 years, OFG Education has developed a deep understandingof how education designed around the individual can improve outcomes. Weknow that when students are understood - their strengths, interests, ambitions,starting points and needs - we can create personalised pathways that help themachieve and thrive.

Across our specialist schools, independent schools, online provision and supportservices, every student benefits from education shaped around who they areand what they can become. We combine educational and clinical expertise withresearch, evidence-informed practice, innovation and technology, underpinnedby consistently high standards.

From deep specialist support to exceptional academic challenge, we are ambitious for every student, helping them achieve academically, discover their strengths and develop the knowledge, skills, confidence and attitudes they need for learning, work and life.

Every student. Every pathway. Every future

To find out more about our segments and expert services, visit:
www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/our-services

The role

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Norton College.

Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to students 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 Lead Clinician, 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 students we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the students 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 students we support.

Location

Norton College forms part of our Acorn Education brand and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 11 - 19

Essential Criteria

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy


• HCPC registered, and registered with the RCSLT


• 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


• Knowledge of different SaLT assessment tools, types of intervention and knowledge of how to formulate support plans based on needs profile


• Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group


• Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team


• Willingness to attend training and working towards further qualifications relevant to the client group supporting

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

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

• 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 heath 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


• £2000 CPD Training Allowance


• £3000 Welcome Bonus

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

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.

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