Speech and Language Therapist

JR United Kingdom; Kendal; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

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Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist

Salary: £30,000 - £48,000 pro rata - Term Time Only plus two weeks worked in the school holidays

Hours: 24 hrs, 3 days 8.30am - 4.30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only, plus two weeks worked in the school holidays

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

About the role

We understand the value of helping our employees to achieve their Continued Professional Development goals and offer a £2,000 training allowance in the first year to allow you to complete role-specific training tailored to your individual requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing clinical team supporting the school. The successful candidate will help develop the Speech and Language Therapy services working alongside the Lead Clinician, Clinical Locality Lead, and Head of Speech and Language Therapy.

We are looking for a candidate with experience in implementing preventative interventions at a systems level with a whole school approach (We would consider newly qualified clinicians). The role involves working collaboratively with education staff and other clinical disciplines to maximize impact for all students.

You will manage a speech and language therapy caseload and contribute to staff training and consultation, supported by our Clinical Team. The role requires resilience, enthusiasm, a creative therapeutic approach, decision-making skills, and workload management. Additionally, you will provide training and information to staff, commissioners, and agencies as needed.

Our Clinical Teams promote a person-centered, empowering approach, always prioritizing the individuals we support. All settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, ensuring that those we serve are heard, respected, and involved in decisions affecting them.

We strive for excellence and are a leading service provider in the UK. We seek a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision of using innovative approaches to enhance quality of life.

Location:

Underlay Gardens School – Kirby Lonsdale

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education, with a strong reputation for quality and positive outcomes across England, Scotland, and Wales. In 2024, we were certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Our brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information, visit: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

• Speech and Language Therapy degree
• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT
• 1-2 years of experience as a fully registered RCSLT member in a similar setting
• Clear, concise report writing skills relating to clinical and research activities
• Ability to work independently under supervision
• Experience working in multi-professional teams or services within your specialty
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

You will be working with an ambitious service supported by a skilled team. This role offers autonomy to implement your strategic vision for therapies and develop the service further. It provides an opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of the adults supported.

We offer a friendly, inclusive environment where employees are valued and respected. We support your professional growth with career development opportunities and a range of benefits, including peer reflection forums and flexible benefits through Vista.

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, and you will receive:

• Generous Annual Leave
• Life Assurance and Pension options
• Access to mental health support and health checks
• *Work 80% of hours for 100% of pay (subject to probation)
• Family Growth Support benefits

Additional benefits through Vista include:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Up to £2000 for CPD
• Discount options, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes, and critical illness cover

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. Successful applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS check.