How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?
Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).
If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join!
Job Title: Lead Clinician
Location: Red Kite School - Buckinghamshire, HP27 0JW
Salary: GBP50,000 - GBP60,000 dependent on experience plus GBP5000 Welcome Bonus (payable as one payment of GBP2,500 after one month and another GBP2,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&C's apply)
Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks, 37.5 hours per week
We're looking for an experienced Lead Clinician to contribute to assessment and intervention plans for our pupils. This wide and varied role is ideal for those seeking a new challenge where you can have a real impact on shaping services and driving change.
About the role
The post is located within Red Kite School in the South East. You will join a clinical team facilitating MDT working, including Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy. The clinical team is embedded into the provision's structure, enabling effective multi-disciplinary collaboration to maximize clinical outcomes for pupils.
You will work within service policies and procedures, supporting future development and quality assurance within MDT and Clinical Governance structures.
Our clinical teams develop empowering environments where pupils can flourish, always prioritizing their needs. We maintain a strong safeguarding culture, ensuring pupils are heard, respected, and involved in decisions affecting them whenever possible.
We aim for excellence in caring for our pupils and seek a Lead Clinician who shares our vision to build incredible futures.
Location
Red Kite School - South East
About the Group
Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high-quality education and special needs education, with services across England and North Wales. We are a vital part of local communities and have a reputation for quality and positive outcomes. In 2024, we were certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth consecutive year.
Our brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.
Requirements
* Recognized degree in Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Psychotherapy, or registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC.
* Registered with HCPC and BPS.
* Experience supervising Assistant Psychologists.
* Previous experience working with children and/or adults with intellectual disabilities.
* Ability to work collaboratively with key partners.
* Sensitivity and conflict resolution skills.
* Relevant professional development.
* Substantial post-qualification experience with children and/or adults.
* Data management skills for service development and project work.
What’s in it for you?
You will work with an ambitious team in a supportive environment, making a positive difference. We value our employees and offer opportunities for career growth, along with a comprehensive benefits package including life assurance, pension, mental health support, and physical health checks.
Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, offers options like health and wellbeing benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes, and critical illness cover.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All successful applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.
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