Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Job Description
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 #teamOFG!
Location: Oakfield House School – Salwick, North West PR4 0YH
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term-Time only, 41 weeks (There may be scope for this role to be a full-time contract (52 weeks) if this is your preference, please get in touch to discuss.)
Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE plus £3000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £1,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £1,500 upon completion of your final probation period.)
Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required.
About The Role
We currently have an opportunity for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our Clinical Wellbeing team. The post holder will work collaboratively to deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our pupils. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as they expand their clinical provision, making a real difference and implementing a holistic, therapeutic approach.
You will be responsible for holding a Speech and Language therapy caseload alongside other SALTs at Oakfield House School based in the North West. With the full support of our well-established and knowledgeable Clinical Team, you will also contribute to staff training, consultation and reflective practice. Both a challenging and rewarding role, this position would suit a resilient and enthusiastic individual, with a therapeutic approach and the ability to make decisions, as well as manage their own workload.
Our well-established Clinical Team maintain a nurturing environment where our pupils can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our pupils are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible.
Essential Criteria
* Speech and Language Therapy degree
* Registered with HCPC and RCSLT.
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in SEN education, or with a similar caseload, as a Speech and Language Therapist.
* Experience of managing a complex caseload.
* Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities.
* Hold a full UK driving license, with access to a car.
* Ability to work independently as agreed under supervision.
* Experience of multi-professional work teams or services within designated specialty.
What’s in it for you?
* An unrivalled core induction and local induction
* Flexible Benefits Scheme
* Generous Annual Leave
* An extra day’s holiday for a special day of your choice (birthday, child’s first day at school etc.)
* Professional support network
* Contributory Pension
* Employee Rewards Hub – access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers
* Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team
* The Hub – employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centre
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Salary Finance
For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: recruitment@ofgl.co.uk
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.
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