Speech and Language Therapist - Talent Pool

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!Are you a Speech and Language Therapist 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 complex needs? Do you want to help create a nationally important resource with the substantial backing of one of the leading providers of education for young people with SEN?If so, we have the role for you! We are growing our Clinical Teams and are looking for Speech and Language Therapist\’s, throughout the UK, to work within our SEN Schools.You will be a part of a multi-disciplinary well-being and therapeutic team who provide essential services to meet the needs of the people we care for.We have a number of vacancies throughout the UK, and new opportunities arising in coming months. You can view all of our current vacancies at www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk. If you do not see a role that is suitable but would like to be considered for future opportunities please submit your application via the link to this advertisement.About the GroupOutcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high quality special needs education. 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 for.We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.For more information on the group please visit: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/Essential Criteria:Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degreeRegistered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOTPrevious experience of paid or voluntary work within a trauma or complex needs settingClear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activitiesExperience within the specialist client group. (complex communication issues relating to autism, including language disorder, dyspraxia, sensory impairment, learning disabilities/difficulties and associated challenging behaviour)Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated speciality preferred. Newly qualified candidates will be consideredAbility to work independentlyFull valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle 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 Why work for us?BenefitsYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:£2,000 training allowanceLife 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*You’ll 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 benefitFamily Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.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 benefits100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroadCycle to Work SchemesElectric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverAnd 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.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 DBSJob ID: 270785#1#speechtherapy #psychology #occupationaltherapy #CareersinEducation #SpecialEducation #CareersinCare #CareersinSpecialEducation