Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growthand developmentin yourspeech and languagetherapy career- All whilst working withina friendly multidisciplinary team?in a rewardingeducationsetting?
Do you want to have opportunities toparticipateinresearchprojects, special interest groups andform part of a widerspeech and languagetherapy networkthat meets regularly for training& development?
Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliverspecialistSaLTassessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?
How about working for an employer who has been awarded a Great Place to Work for the6th year running?
Job Title:? Speech and LanguageTherapist
Location:? New Barn School Berkshire RG20 8HZ
Salary: Up to £53,200 pro rata (DOE)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 3 days a week,
Contract: Permanent ( Term timeonly,orflexibility aroundfull-timecontractcan be discussed based on your personalcircumstances)
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 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 anenvironment where our pupils can truly flourishand grow in independenceis key.
About Outcomes First Group
At Outcomes First Group, we believe every child has the ability to thrive when given access to a learning environment designed for their success. We exist to provide, champion and develop an exceptional education that is research-led and tailored around the abilities and aspirations of the individual - a commitment that shapes tomorrows leaders, cultivates a lifelong love of learning and equips young minds to craft their own bright futures.
At the heart of our philosophy lies a unique blend of tradition and innovation. We champion smaller class sizes, personalised learning plans and a curriculum that prepares students for success both in and beyond the classroom, evidenced in a 97% success rate in guiding our leavers into education, employment or training.
As the largest and most accomplished organisation in our sector, we have the capability to invest in forward-thinking initiatives and resources based on the needs of the individual pupil, rather than the collective. This investment creates consistent and measurable results for our pupils and teams.
Outcomes First Group operates a number of specialist education and care brands across the UK, including Blenheim Schools, each delivering tailored provision to meet the diverse needs of children and young people.
To find out more about our segments and expert services, visit: Our Services & Schools - Outcomes First Group
The role:
We are looking for aSpeech and LanguageTherapist to join our in-houseclinicalteam atNew Barn school
Working collaboratively with theeducation team, you will deliver bespokeSpeech and LanguageTherapyassessment and interventiontopupilswho may have experienceddevelopmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMHneeds.?You will work within the standardsprovidedin theOFGSpeech and LanguageTherapy Ways of Working. Thiswill guide your practice within an education settingand clarify your roles and responsibilities,whiletaking into accountthe requirements of yourgoverning andprofessional bodies.You will be given responsibility for holding aSpeech and Languagetherapycaseload, with the full support ofyour designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultationasrequired?This post would suit a resilient,creativeand enthusiastic individual.
Our Clinical Teams helpmaintaina person-centred, empowering approach always putting thepupilswe support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settingsmaintaina strong safeguarding culture, and the pupilswe 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 aSpeech and Language Therapistwho shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of lifeand outcomes of the pupils we support.
Location: New Barn School Berkshire RG20 8HZ New Barn School forms part of our Acorn Education brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 6 19
New Barn School
School Finder - Acorn
For further informationregardingthis vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specificationattached.?
Essential Criteria:
Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy
HCPC registered
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
Desirable:
Some understanding of the other differences, e.g. sensory and motor, which mayimpacton an individuals 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, soyoullget an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:
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
*Youllwork 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?
100s 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, pleasesubmityour 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 applicantsas a result ofdelays 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.
? Job Ref: 303071
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