Speech and Language Therapist

Outcomes First Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading special needs education provider in the UK is seeking a qualified Speech & Language Therapist. The role emphasizes strong report writing skills and the ability to work independently with a focus on complex communication issues. Benefits include 80% of contractual hours for full pay and enhanced family support. Join a multi-disciplinary team making a positive impact in special education settings. Successful applicants will undergo checks and DBS checks.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Paid fertility treatment support

Cycle to Work Schemes

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree required.
• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT.
• Previous experience in trauma or complex needs settings preferred.
• Clear report writing skills essential.
• Experience with autism and communication issues required.
• Ability to work independently is necessary.

Skills

Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree

Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT

Experience within complex needs settings

Clear and concise report writing

Experience with autism and related issues

Ability to work independently

Full valid UK driving licence

Education

Speech & Language Therapy degree

Job description

Overview

Essential Criteria

• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree
• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT
• Previous experience of paid or voluntary work within a trauma or complex needs setting
• Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities
• Experience within the specialist client group (complex communication issues relating to autism, including language disorder, dyspraxia, sensory impairment, learning disabilities/difficulties and associated challenging behaviour)
• Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated speciality preferred
• Newly qualified candidates will be considered
• Ability to work independently
• Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

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

Benefits

• 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 - enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, with a range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

We place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. At Outcomes First Group we are committed to 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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If you do not see a role that is suitable but would like to be considered for future opportunities please submit your application via the link to this advertisement.

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high quality special needs education and a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a "Great Place to Work" for the fifth year running. Divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information visit our site.

Current Openings

We have a number of vacancies throughout London and new opportunities arising in coming months. We are growing our Clinical Teams and are looking for Speech and Language Therapists to work within our SEN Schools. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary well-being and therapeutic team. You can view all current vacancies at our site.