Speech and Language Therapist

JR United Kingdom; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join their clinical team at Brookthorpe Hall School. The role involves delivering specialist assessments and interventions for pupils while collaborating with educational teams. The ideal candidate should be HCPC registered with relevant experience, knowledge of neurodiversity, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a flexible contract with opportunities for professional growth and competitive salary up to £53,200 pro-rata.

Benefits

£2,000 training allowance

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options

Mental health support services

Discount options valid in the UK and abroad

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• HCPC registered with 1-2 years experience in a similar setting.
• Some knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma-informed practice is necessary.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary work and communication with families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke speech and language therapy assessments and interventions.
• Hold a speech and language therapy caseload with support from a supervisor.
• Contribute to staff training and collaboration with the education team.

Skills

Good relationship building skills

Analytical skills

Good communication skills (oral and written)

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

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Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in yourspeech and languagetherapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary teamin a rewardingeducationsetting?

Do you want to have opportunities toparticipate inresearchprojects, special interest groups andform part of a widerspeech and languagetherapy networkthat meets regularly for training & development?

Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialistSaLT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?

Do you want to be part of developingan enhancedspeech and languagetherapyoffer through supporting the growth ofapprentices,studentsand therapy assistants?

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

Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?!* Itdoesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group!

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Brookthorpe Hall School – Gloucestershire GL4 0UN

Salary: Up to £53,200 pro rata (dependent on experience)

*Please note- basic gradeSALT offers from £33,000+,Specialistfrom£39,500+&Highly specialist from£48,000+*

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday,hours tooverlap with core school hours(Parttimehoursmaybeconsidered)

Contract: Permanent (Term timeonly,orflexibility aroundfull-time contractcan be discussed based on your personalcircumstances)

In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Youruniqueskills andexpertise 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 anenvironment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key.

We understand the value of helping our employeesdevelopin their careers. Forclinicians toachieve their Continued Professional Development(CPD)goalswe offer a £2000 training allowance,so that you cancomplete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed.

About the Group:

Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education.Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England,Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for thechildren and young people we educate for.OurAcornschoolsare there tomeet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While ourmost recent addition, Blenheim Schools,enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools.

Our Vision

Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world.

Our Mission

We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations.

• WE LISTEN.We never assume.
• WE WORK TOGETHER.To make the remarkable happen.
• WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE.To each other and for one another.

Our Promisedescribes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, worktogetherand behave. Itrepresentswhat’struly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day.It's the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual.

The role:

We are looking for a Speech and LanguageTherapist to join our in-houseclinical team atBrookthorpe Hall School

Working collaboratively with theeducation team, you will deliver bespokeSpeech and LanguageTherapyassessment and interventionto pupilswho may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs.You will work within the standardsprovidedin theOFGSpeech and Language Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, whiletaking into account the requirements of yourgoverning andprofessional bodies.You will be given responsibility for holding a Speech and Language therapy caseload, with the full support ofyour designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation asrequiredThis post would suit a resilient,creative and enthusiastic individual.

Our Clinical Teams helpmaintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting thepupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settingsmaintain 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 lifeand outcomes of the pupils we support.

Location:Brookthorpe Hall School – Gloucestershire–Brookthorpe HallSchool forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supportingchildren and young people aged 7-16

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

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registered1-2 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
• Some understanding of the other differences, e.g. sensory and motor, which mayimpact 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:

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, soyou’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 heath checks
• *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.
• 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

We reserve the right to close vacancies early, pleasesubmit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicantsas a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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