Speech and Language Therapist

OFG Education; Marlton (NJ); Presencial; USD 64.000 - 79.000; Tempo parcial

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to adjust

Your Wellbeing Matters – mental health

CPD Training Allowance £2000

Discounts and global benefits

Cycle to Work

Critical illness cover

DBS checks and safeguarding training

Resumo da vaga

OFG Education is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join Bankside College in Worcester. Deliver bespoke SLT assessment and intervention to students, manage a caseload with supervision, and contribute to staff training in a multidisciplinary education setting.

We offer a £2000 CPD training allowance after probation, a permanent part-time role (15 hours/week) with flexible days, and a staff-focused culture recognised as a Great Place to Work.

Qualificações

• BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy from a recognised programme.
• HCPC registered and an active RCSLT registrant.
• Experience engaging with individuals with diverse communication profiles.
• Knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma-informed practice.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Experience communicating with families and carers.
• Willingness to pursue further SaLT training and qualifications.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to students.
• Hold a clinical caseload with support from a supervisor and Lead Clinician.
• Contribute to staff training and clinical consultation as required.
• Collaborate with education teams to support student independence.
• Adhere to OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working and professional standards.

Conhecimentos

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Analytical skills

Judgmental skills

CPD mindset

Family liaison

Formação

BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy

Descrição da vaga

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your speech and language therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary teamin a rewarding education setting?

Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider speech and language therapy network that meets regularly for training & development?

Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist SaLT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?

How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 6th year running? We work smarter so that you can enjoy the things that matter outside of work

Job Title:

Speech and Language Therapist

Location:

Bankside College – Worcester WR8 0AD

Salary:

Up to £53,200 FTE DOE

Hours:

15 hours per week - Flexible over 2 days

Contract:

Permanent – 52 weeks

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 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 an environment where our students 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 £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-house clinical team at Bankside College.

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 Lead Clinician, 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.

Bankside College

forms part of our Outcomes First Schools and are independent specialist day schools supporting students aged 16 – 24

For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Essential Criteria:

• BSc (Hons) 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 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

Why work for us?

Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, OFG Education offer an array of flexible benefit options:

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 services and 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

At OFG Education we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS

OFG Education is 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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