Speech and Language Therapist
£24k - £35k pro rata, dependent on experience
Permanent, 4 days per week (30 hours)
We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our North West clinical team as we expand our clinical provision. For this role we can consider both experienced and newly qualified applicants. Support for Dysphagia training available.
This is an exciting, new opportunity covering schools and residential settings across the North West from Stockport to Preston / Lancashire with a more centralised base in Rossendale. Reporting into the Clinical Lead, (who is a qualified Speech and Language Therapist) the successful applicant will have excellent support within the role, the opportunity to build on any required competencies, plus access to our specialist internal SALT forum.
About the Role
You will provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy input to the children within our care, ensuring their well-being and best interests at all times. You will be involved in the development of diverse, effective and innovative approaches to support and develop the functional communication skills of children with complex communication needs.
In brief your role would involve
- Performing Speech and Language Therapy assessments of clients with diverse presentations to identify needs and formulate intervention plans
- Developing and supporting the delivery of individualised intervention programmes and/or group sessions using your knowledge of evidence based practice
- Evaluating client progress, reassessing and updating intervention programmes as required
- Providing advice, information and training to staff, other members of the multi-disciplinary support/ clinical wellbeing team, commissioners and other agencies relevant to developmental language disorder (DLD), autistic spectrum disorders, learning difficulties, attachment difficulties, and conditions.
Who we are looking for
As a qualified Speech and Language Therapist, the following criteria are essential:
- Recognised and relevant Speech & Language Therapy degree, HCPC and RCSLT registration
- Knowledge of a range of assessment tools and evidence of skilled application
- Experience of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency work within a range of settings preferred
- Previous relevant work experience with children
- Car driver and valid UK driving licence required
Experience within our specialist client group of children who have SEMH needs is desirable
Why choose us
- Professional supervision
- A network of clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection & practice development
- Opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference
- Continuous professional development and training for a clear career path
- Well-resourced provision
- Ongoing funded clinical supervision/Licence
- Company Pension Scheme and benefits
- “Your Wellbeing Matters"- access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services
- Employee Rewards Hub – access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers
- Be part of a fantastic team who work hard together and support each other
- No two days are ever the same
To be considered for this excellent opportunity please apply online today, or for more information contact Dr Freya Spicer-White, Regional Head of Childrens Clinical Services freya.spicerwhite@ofgl.co.uk
The Outcomes First Group are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS and necessary checks. We expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment and strive to achieve the best outcome possible for everybody in our care. A full application form must be completed with all employment dates accurate and gaps in employment accounted for