Speech and Language Therapist

Oxford Outcomes; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable young people in the UK. As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will work collaboratively within a nurturing environment, implementing tailored therapeutic approaches to support pupils' development. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in a 4-Day Working Week trial, enhancing work-life balance while making a meaningful impact. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive network, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in the educational sector.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Professional Support Network

Employee Rewards Hub

Career Pathways

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT.
• Experience working with children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for pupils.
• Hold a Speech and Language Therapy caseload.
• Contribute to staff training and reflective practice.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Report Writing

Collaboration

Therapeutic Approach

Decision Making

Education

Speech and Language Therapy Degree

Job description

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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 #teamOFG!

Job title: Speech and Language Therapist

Location: The Shires – Stretton / Oakham / Meadows View LE15 7GT

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday,

Contract: Permanent, Term-Time only, (There may be scope for this role to be a full-time contract (52 weeks) if this is your preference, please get in touch to discuss.)

Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE

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

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.

About The Role

We currently have an opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our developing Clinical Team across our Shires – Stretton / Oakham / Meadows View schools. The post holder will work collaboratively to deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our pupils. This is an excellent opportunity to join us as we grow and embed our clinical provision, working collaboratively with our education colleagues to make a real difference implementing a holistic, therapeutic approach.

You will be responsible for holding a Speech and Language Therapy caseload and you will also contribute to staff training, consultation and reflective practice. Both a challenging and rewarding role, this position would suit a resilient and enthusiastic individual, with a therapeutic approach and the ability to make decisions, as well as manage their own workload.

You will receive a well-rounded menu of support including regular clinical supervision from our established and knowledgeable Speech and Language Therapy network across Outcomes First Group. You will also have access to continuing professional development opportunities as you progress in your role.

Our Clinical Staff Teams help our settings maintain a nurturing environment where our pupils can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our pupils are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible.

When it comes to looking after our pupils, we strive for excellence, which is why we are the leading service provider in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision; to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world.

Location: The Shires – Stretton / Oakham / Meadows View, Rutland LE15 7GT

Stretton Shires School

Oakham Shires

Meadows View – Opening 2025

About The Group

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.

Essential Criteria

• Speech and Language Therapy degree
• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT
• Experience of working with children and/or adults who have an intellectual disability and/or autism with additional needs (e.g. complex trauma, mental health needs, behaviours of concern)
• Minimum 2 years experience
• Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities
• Ability to work independently as agreed under supervision
• Experience of multi-professional work teams or services within designated specialty
• Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
  
  

What’s in it for you?

We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression.

• An unrivalled core induction and local induction
• Flexible Benefits Scheme
• Generous Annual Leave
• An extra day’s holiday for a special day of your choice (birthday, child’s first day at school etc.)
• Professional support network
• Contributory Pension
• Employee Rewards Hub – access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers
• Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team
• The Hub – employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centre
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary Finance
• *You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
  
  

For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: [e-mail]

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

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

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