Speech and Language Therapist

Overview

Speech and Language Therapist role at TieTalent.

The employer is Outcomes First Group, a leading provider of education and therapy services with a network of schools and special education provisions. The role focuses on delivering specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention within an education setting, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and contributing to staff training and service development.

Location

Brookthorpe Hall School – Gloucestershire GL4 0UN

Role details

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist
Location: Brookthorpe Hall School, Gloucestershire
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, hours to overlap with core school hours (part-time considered)
Contract: Permanent (term time only, or flexibility around full-time can be discussed)

Salary: Up to £53,200 pro rata (dependent on experience)

What you will do

• Deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent, or have SEMH needs.
• Work collaboratively with the education team and follow the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working, while taking into account governing and professional body requirements.
• Hold a Speech and Language Therapy caseload with support from your clinical supervisor and site lead.
• Contribute to staff training and consultation as required.
• Support the development of an enhanced speech and language therapy offer, including growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants.

Essential Criteria

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registered; 1-2 years experience as a fully registered member of the RCSLT, in a similar setting
• Knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma-informed practice
• Experience of multidisciplinary working in multiple settings
• Experience of communicating with/working with families, relatives or carers
• Interest in developing knowledge across areas of SaLT practice
• Strong relationship-building, analytical and judgment skills; good oral and written communication
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Competent in core areas of SaLT practice; understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards
• Knowledge of SaLT assessment tools, intervention types and ability to formulate support plans
• Knowledge of relevant legislation for clinical practice and client group management
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Willingness to attend training and pursue further qualifications relevant to the client group

Desirable

• Understanding of sensory and motor differences impacting communication
• Evidence of understanding the relationship between arousal and communication
• Full driving licence and access to a car (highly desirable)

Benefits and working environment

• £2,000 training allowance after probation to support role-specific training
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional increased contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters — mental health support and health checks
• Flexible working arrangement: work 80% of contractual hours for 100% pay (subject to probation)
• Family Growth Support — enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatment support
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits; discounts and cycle/electric car schemes; other benefits

Other information

Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare. Successful applicants are subject to enhanced DBS checks and, where applicable, social media checks. We reserve the right to close vacancies early. Recruitment processes comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.

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