Speech and Language Therapist

Outcomes First Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join their growing clinical team. With a commitment to work/life balance through a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, this role emphasizes collaboration with education staff and multi-professional teams to maximize student impact. The organization values your professional development, offering a generous training allowance and a supportive environment. Join a company recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' and contribute to meaningful outcomes for students in special needs education.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Pension

Mental Health Support

Flexible Working Options

CPD Allowance

Various Discounts and Schemes

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT.
• Experience managing a complex caseload.

Responsibilities

• Develop speech and language therapy services alongside clinical leads.
• Manage a speech and language therapy caseload and provide staff training.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Report Writing

Multi-professional Teamwork

Education

Speech and Language Therapy Degree

Job description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance.

We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join!

Job Details

• Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist
• Location: Benton House School - Benton, NE7 7XE
• Salary: Up to GBP53,200 FTE DOE
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract: Permanent, Term-Time only
• Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

About the Role

We understand the value of helping our employees achieve their Continued Professional Development goals and offer a GBP2,000 training allowance in the first year to support role-specific training tailored to your needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing clinical team supporting the school. You will develop speech and language therapy services alongside the Lead Clinician, Clinical Locality Lead, and Head of Speech and Language Therapy.

We seek a candidate experienced in implementing preventative interventions at a systems level with a whole-school approach. The role involves collaborating with education staff and other clinical disciplines to maximize impact for all students.

You will manage a speech and language therapy caseload, contribute to staff training and consultation, and possibly support line management and clinical supervision of junior team members. You will also provide training to staff, commissioners, and other agencies as needed.

Our Values

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

About Outcomes First Group

We are the UK's largest independent provider of special needs education, committed to delivering quality and positive outcomes. In 2024, we were recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth consecutive year.

Essential Criteria

• Speech and Language Therapy degree
• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT
• Experience managing a complex caseload
• Clear report writing skills
• Full UK driving license and access to a car
• Ability to work independently under supervision
• Experience working in multi-professional teams

Benefits

We offer a supportive, inclusive environment with opportunities for career development. Our benefits include generous annual leave, pension, mental health support, flexible working options, CPD allowance, and various discounts and schemes.

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.

Vacancy ID: 275125

Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.