Speech and Language Therapist

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 5th year running?

Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?* Itdoesn‘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:

Longdon Hall School

Staffordshire WS15 4PT

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, Monday to Friday 08:30 am - 4:30 pm

Contract:

Permanent 52 weeks

(or flexibility around a Term-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 lifes 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.

OurPromise

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 whats 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 Longdon Hall 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 requiredThis 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:Longdon Hall School

Staffordshire, Longdon Hall School

forms part of our Acorn Education brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 7

18

Welcome to Longdon Hall School

School Finder - Acorn

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

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

Full driving license and access to a car

Desirable:

Some understanding of the other differences, e.g. sensory and motor, which may impact on an individuals 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 youll 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

*Youll 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

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, 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