Speech and Language Therapist Maternity Cover

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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: Upton Grange, BerkshireSalary:up to £50,000 per annumHours: 37.5 hours per week, 8.30am – 4.30pm, Monday to FridayContract: Fixed term, 6 months with potential to extendWe understand the value of helping our employees to achieve their Continued Professional Development goals and offer a £2,000 training allowance to allow you to complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements.Are you an experienced clinician excited to work during times of transformative change Are you experienced, or have a keen interest, in working with the challenges associated with neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD), complex and developmental trauma and complexneeds Do you want to help create a nationally important resource with the substantial backing of one of the leading providers of education and care for young people with SENIf so, we have the role for you! We’re looking for an experienced practitioner to join us at our school based in Berkshire as our Speech and Language Therapist.Based at Upton Grange, Berkshire the post holder will progress the SALT specific therapeutic services where the needs of the pupils vary in levels of functioning, many with a diagnosis of autism as well as associated needs such as complex and developmentaltrauma. Needs are complex and require a systemic and formulation-based approach.You will be a part of a multi-disciplinary well-being and therapeutic services team which is required to meet the needs of the people we care for. The team includes Speech and Language Therapy, Psychotherapists, Occupational Therapy and other appropriateprofessionals and services. Someone with a holistic and integrated approach to education and clinical services would be perfect for this role.Location:Upton Grange, BerkshireAbout the GroupOutcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high-quality 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 peoplewe educate and care for.We are really proud to say that in 2023, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fourthyear running.Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Care andOptions Autism.For more information on the group please visit:https://Who are we looking forWe are looking for an experienced practitioner who has a clear vision of what outstanding therapeutic services look like. You would need to demonstrate drive, motivation and resilience, and ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams and build consensus.Essential Criteria:

• Recognised and relevant Speech and Language degree
• Relevant post-qualification SALT experience working as a Therapist, including post qualification working with the specific client group or related field.
• Experience of representing speech and language therapy in the context of multi-disciplinary post qualification working and multi-agency treatment and care
• Experience of reviewing and developing therapy standards, policies and procedures
• Experience of working in a range of settings e.g., CAHMS, LD
• Experience of teaching, training and supervision of other SALT’s
• Experience of undertaking appraisal and supervision of less experienced staff
• Experience of audit and research
• Experience of working with the specific client group, children and /or adults (service specific)

For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: sarah.attwell@ofgl.ukWhy work for usBenefitsYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward 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 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 pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.Job ID: 220909#1