Speech and Language Therapist

Job Description

Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream!*It doesnt have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group!Job Title: Speech and Language TherapistLocation:Parkside House School, NewcastleSalary: £27,000 - £50,000 per annumHours:22.5 hours per week minimumContract: Permanent - 52 weeks per annumEssential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle requiredPlease note we can be flexible with hours and weeks worked - please still contact us to discuss the role even if you may not be able to commit to a full-time position.We understand the value of helping our employees to achieve their Continued Professional Development goals and offer a £2000 training allowance to allow you to complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements.About the roleWe are looking for an Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house Clinical Team, at Parkside House School, near Newcastle. Working collaboratively with the sites, you will deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for pupils with developmentaltrauma, autism, ADHD, complex and SEMH needs.Working within overall framework of the service policies and procedures, you will be supporting the integration of the specific service in the day to day running of each provision i.e., standardised assessments and clinical services. A key aspect of therole will be to deliver the wellbeing and clinical rainbow strategyat a universal and enhanced specialist level to support our wider teams in meeting our people’s needs in line with set Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).Options Autism has recently launched an innovative new Autism Strategy. The main objective is to continually progress in our approach to education provision in an environment conducive to the strengths and needs of autistic pupils within our schools. Thestrategy emphasises the importance of genuine engagement and empathic relationships to increase every individual’s experience of meaningful achievements and positive emotions. It has been created and refined, through a review of current autism literature andconsultation from the Lived Experience Expert Panel, made up of autistic pupils and parents of autistic people, a clinical multi-disciplinary team and the OFG Advisory Board. The foundations of the strategy are three core principles: Ask, Accept and Develop- AAD.Our well-established Clinical Team, maintain a nurturingenvironment 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 people are heard, respected andinvolved in decisions that affect them wherever possible. With this in mind, we are looking for a Senior Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision; to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and to maketheir way in the world.Location:Based at Parkside House School, Newcastlehttps://About the GroupOutcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate andcare for.We are really proud to say that in 2023, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fourth year running.Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Care andOptions Autism.For more information on the group please visit:https://Essential Criteria:

• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree
• Valid and up to date HCPC Registration
• Registered member of RCSLT
• Previous experience of paid or voluntary work within a trauma or complex needs setting
• Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities
• Hold a full UK driving licence, with access to a car
• Experience within the specialist client group. (complex communication issues relating to autism, including language disorder, dyspraxia, sensory impairment, learning disabilities/difficulties and associated challenging behaviour)(Desirable)
• Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated speciality preferred. Newly qualified candidates will be considered.
• Ability to work independently

For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact:Why work for usAlongside working with a network of clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options:BenefitsYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• £2,000 training allowance
• Life AssurancePension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• 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

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.Job ID 225197#1