Speech and Language Therapist

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

Job summary

A leading education provider in the UK is looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join their team at Higford School. The role involves providing assessments and interventions for pupils with diverse communication needs. Candidates must hold a relevant degree, be HCPC registered, and have experience in similar settings. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including a training allowance and flexible benefits package.

Benefits

£2,000 training allowance

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Qualifications

• HCPC registered.
• 1-2 years experience as a fully registered member of RCSLT.
• Experience working with individuals with complex communication profiles.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Higford School – Shropshire TF11 9ET

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: 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, hours to overlap with core school hours

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.


The role:

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Higford 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: Higford School – Shropshire TF11 9ET – Higford School forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 5-19

Options Higford 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

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