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 team in 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?
Do you want to be part of
developing an enhanced speech and language therapy offer through supporting
the growth of apprentices, students and therapy
assistants?
How about working for an employer who has been awarded a
‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running?
Does working 4 days a week with
FULL pay sound like a dream?!* It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and
work for Outcomes First Group!
Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist
Location: Underley Gardens School, Kirkby Lonsdale, Lancashire LA6 2DZ
Salary: Up to £53,200 pro rata (dependent on experience)
*Please note- basic grade SALT offers from £33,000+, Specialist from £39,500+ & Highly specialist
from £48,000+*
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, hours to overlap with core school hours (Part time hours may be considered)
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.
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 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 Promise describes 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 Underley
Gardens 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 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 of the pupils we support.
Location: Underley Gardens School, Kirkby
Lonsdale – Underley Gardens School forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent
specialist day school, supporting children and
young people aged 5-19
.
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
Work 4 days, be paid
for 5 *T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation period
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.
Outcomes First Group 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, Outcomes First Group 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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