Speech and Language Therapist

Outcomes First Group; Tetford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in the UK is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join their multidisciplinary team at Acorn Park School. The role involves delivering tailored assessments and interventions to support pupils facing challenges such as developmental trauma and neurodiversity. This position offers flexibility and promotes professional development through a £2,000 training allowance and various health benefits.

Benefits

£2,000 training allowance

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

4-day work week option

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a fully registered member of the RCSLT.
• Some relevant experience engaging with individuals with complex communication profiles.
• Knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessments and interventions.
• Collaborate with the education team to support pupils with diverse needs.
• Contribute to staff training and consultations as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Relationship building

Education

Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your speech and language therapy career — while working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and be part of a wider speech and language therapy network that meets regularly for training and development? Do you want to work flexibly and creatively to deliver specialist SaLT assessment and intervention that fosters independence within an education setting? Do you want to help develop an enhanced speech and language therapy offer by supporting the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants? Our employer has been awarded a “Great Place to Work” for the 5th year running. Does working 4 days a week with full pay sound appealing? It doesn’t have to be! This is Outcomes First Group.

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Acorn Park School - Norfolk NR16 2HU

Salary: Up to GBP53,200 pro rata DOE

Please note — basic grade SALT offers from GBP33,000+, Specialist from GBP39,500+ & Highly specialist from GBP48,000+

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)

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

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.

We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a GBP 2,000 training allowance, so that you can complete 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 the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet 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 our most 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.

Our Promise
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, work together and behave. It represents what's truly 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 Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Acorn Park 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, which 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, and you will also contribute to staff training and consultation as required. This 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 for the pupils we support.

Location: Acorn Park School - Norfolk (Acorn Park School forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 4 - 19).

• Acorn Park 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
• Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

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

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:

• GBP2,000 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, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

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