Speech and Language Therapist

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

Job summary

A leading UK service provider is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join their clinical team. You will develop therapy services, manage a caseload, and collaborate with educational staff. The role offers autonomy, a supportive environment, and opportunities for professional development, including a £2,000 training allowance. Generous benefits and a commitment to safeguarding are also provided.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Life assurance and pension options

Mental health and physical health support services

80% of contractual hours paid for 100% of work

Family Growth Support benefits

Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits

Up to £2000 for CPD

Discount options

Cycle to Work schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience as a fully registered RCSLT member in a similar setting.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a speech and language therapy caseload.
• Collaborate with education staff and other clinical disciplines.
• Provide training to staff, commissioners, and other agencies.

Skills

Clear, concise report writing skills

Ability to work independently under supervision

Experience working within multi-professional teams

Education

Speech and Language Therapy degree

Job description

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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 time 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 seeking a candidate with experience in implementing preventative interventions at a systems level, with a whole-school approach. We consider newly qualified clinicians. The role involves collaboration with education staff and other clinical disciplines to maximize impact for students.

You will manage a speech and language therapy caseload and, with the support of our Clinical Team, contribute to staff training and consultation. The role requires resilience, enthusiasm, a creative therapeutic approach, decision-making skills, and workload management. You will also provide training to staff, commissioners, and other 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 support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions affecting them.

We aim for excellence and are a leading UK service provider. We seek a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision of using innovative approaches to improve 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 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 experience as a fully registered RCSLT member in a similar setting
• Clear, concise report writing skills
• Ability to work independently under supervision
• Experience working within multi-professional teams
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

You will work with an ambitious service supported by a dedicated team. You will have resources and time to implement your strategic vision for therapies. This role offers autonomy and the chance to make a positive difference in the lives of the people we support.

We provide a friendly, inclusive environment where employees are valued and respected. We offer opportunities for career development and progression, along with a range of benefits to support your well-being.

Our benefits include:

• Generous annual leave
• Life assurance and pension options
• Mental health and physical health support services
• 80% of contractual hours paid for 100% of work (subject to probation)
• Family Growth Support benefits

Through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, you can customize your benefits, including:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Up to £2000 for CPD
• Discount options
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• 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.