Speech and Language Therapist

OFG Education; Crawley (WV); On-site; USD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

CPD allowance

Welcome bonus

Family growth support

Health & insurance benefits

Discount options

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Scheme

Critical illness cover

Job summary

OFG Education seeks a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Manor House School in West Sussex. You will deliver bespoke SLT assessments and interventions for students, collaborating with education staff to support those with developmental trauma, neurodiversity, or SEMH needs.

You will work within our SLT Ways of Working, manage a caseload with supervision, and contribute to staff training.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registered and RCSLT registered.
• Experience with individuals presenting with complex and diverse communication profiles.
• Knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma-informed practice.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings.
• Experience communicating with families/relatives and carers.
• Interest in developing knowledge and skills in different areas of SaLT practice.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of SaLT assessment tools, types of intervention and how to formulate support plans based on needs profile.
• Knowledge of legislation and its implications for clinical practice and professional management.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Willingness to attend training and work towards further qualifications.
• Full driving license and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to students.
• Work within OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working.
• Hold a Speech and Language Therapy caseload with support from a clinical supervisor and site lead.
• Contribute to staff training and consultation as required.
• Collaborate with education teams to support students who may have developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Judgmental skills

Relationship building

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Speech and Language Therapy degree

HCPC registration

RCSLT registration

Job description

Job Title:

Speech and Language Therapist

Location:

Manor House School

– West Sussex RH13 0QX

Salary:

Up to £53,200 pro rata (dependent on experience) plus £3000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £1,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £1,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&C‘s Apply

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Contract:

Permanent ( Term timeonly,orflexibility aroundfull-timecontractcan be discussed based on your personalcircumstances)

Essential:

Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasingdaily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out.

Youruniqueskills andexpertiseare critical to building better outcomes for our students.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 students can truly flourishand grow in independenceis 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 £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed.

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education. The role:

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-houseclinicalteam at Manor House School.

Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to students 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 required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.

Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the students we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the students 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 students we support.

Location:

Manor House School – West Sussex RH13 0QX

– Manor House School

forms part of our Outcomes First Schools and is an independent specialist day school, supporting students aged 5 – 18

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, and registered with the RCSLT
• 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 communicationskills (oral and written)
• Good timemanagement 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 driving license and access to a car

Desirable:

• Some understanding of the other differences, e.g. sensory and motor, which mayimpacton an individual’s communication strengths, differences, traits, difficulties and needs profile
• Some evidence of understanding the relationship between arousal levels and communication

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support servicesand physical heath checks
• 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
• £2000 CPD Training Allowance
• £3000 Welcome Bonus

At OFG Education we are 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, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as 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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