Speech and Language Therapist

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

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Ludlow is looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join their in-house clinical team. You will be responsible for delivering bespoke therapy to pupils and collaborating with educational staff to enhance their outcomes. The role offers a competitive salary and a £2000 training allowance.

Benefits

£2,000 training allowance

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Access to mental health support services

Qualifications

• HCPC registered.
• 1-2 years experience in a similar setting.
• Knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma informed practice.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Good communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management skills

Education

Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running?

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Overton School – Shropshire SY8 4AD

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: 22 hours per week, 3 days per week, 08.30 - 16.30

Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-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 pupils.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 pupils 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.

The role:

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Overton 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 requiredThis 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: Overton School – Shropshire SY8 4AD – Overton School forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting young people aged 7 – 18

Welcome to Overton School
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
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
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

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