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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?
How about working for an employer who has
been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 6th 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:
Oakfield House School – Salwick,
North West PR4
0YH
Salary:
Up to £53,200 FTE DOE
*Please note- basic
grade SALT offers from
£33,000+, Specialist from £39,500+ & Highly
specialist
from £48,000+*
Hours:
37.5 hours per week 8.30am -
4.30pm
Contract:
Permanent ( Term
time only, or flexibility
around full-time contract can be discussed based on
your
personal circumstances)
Essential:
Full valid UK driving licence and access to own
vehicle
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 Oakfield House
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: Oakfield
House School, Salwick – Oakfield House School
forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is
an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young
people aged 4 – 12
* Oakfield House
School
* Education
- Options
Autism
For
further information regarding this vacancy please refer
to the Job Description and Person
Specification attached.
Essential
Criteria:
* Degree
or Masters 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 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
* Full driving license and access to a
car
* 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, 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 heath
checks
* *You’ll work 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
* 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. xkybehq All
stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary
safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements,
which may affect
timescales.
Job
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