Speech and Language Therapist

OFG Education; Hanley Castle; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support services

Family Growth Support

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join the Bankside College clinical team in Worcester. The role provides bespoke SLT assessments and interventions for students with diverse communication needs within an educational setting.

You will collaborate with education staff, manage a therapy caseload under supervision, and contribute to staff training while aligning with professional standards and safeguarding principles.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy is required.
• HCPC registered and registered with the RCSLT preferred.
• Experience with individuals with complex communication needs and trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to students.
• Work within the OFG Therapy Ways of Working and in collaboration with education teams.
• Hold a Speech and Language therapy caseload with clinical supervisor support and staff training duties.

Skills

Knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Excellent communication skills

Caseload management

Education

BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

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Speech and Language Therapist

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Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE

Hours: 15 hours per week - Flexible over 2 days

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Bankside College – Worcester WR8 0AD

Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE

Hours: 15 hours per week - Flexible over 2 days

Contract: Permanent – 52 weeks

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 Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

The role:

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

Bankside College forms part of our Outcomes First Schools and are independent specialist day schools supporting students aged 16 – 24

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

• BSc (Hons) 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
• 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, OFG Education offer an array of flexible benefit options:

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

• 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

At OFG Education we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS

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