Are you a Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist wanting to gainexperience working with people with additional needs?**Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?!* It doesnt have to be! Have a better worklife balance and come and workfor Outcomes First Group!**Job Title: Newly Qualified Speech and Language TherapistLocation: The Shires – Stretton, East MidlandsSalary: £28,000 - £33,000 (FTE, DOE)Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 08.30 - 16.30Contract: Permanent, Term Time only 42 weeksEssential: Valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicleAbout the role**We understand the value of helping our employees to achieve their ContinuedProfessional Development goals and offer a £2,000 training allowance to allowyou to complete role specific training tailored to your individualrequirements.We are looking for an enthusiastic newly qualified Occupational Therapist tojoin our expanding team. In the role you would be required to complete apreceptorship year under the supervision of a senior speech and languagetherapist before working more independently following competencies beingsigned off. As a registered practitioner you will be expected to implement aholistic, therapeutic and dynamic approach to helping our pupils in theirdaily lives with supervision, whilst being personally responsible for yourprofessional practice and maintenance of CPD. As part of the multi-disciplinary team, you will assess and treat individuals within the service,delivering meaningful activity within an individual and group environment. Youwill be required to do screening and assessments as required, with reportwriting being supported by your supervisor initially. In addition, you willprovide information and training to staff, commissioners and other agencies asrequired.You would be working within our supportive multi-disciplinary therapy team tohelp create an environment where our pupils can flourish, learn and develop.The team includes Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, OccupationalTherapy and therapy assistants. Someone with a rounded and integrated approachto care, education and clinical services would be perfect for this role.Location: The Shires – Stretton, East Midlands(Stretton Shires School)(https:www.strettonshires.co.uk)**About the GroupOutcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needseducation and care. We have services covering all of England and North Wales.We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with arenowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people weeducate and care for.We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officiallycertified 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)(https:eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https:www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk&data=05|01|Lisa.Currie@ofgl.uk|baebc73a22164fb293de08db7e4cc33c|1cd8e9a399594e47aa6c83e2caf1045b|1|0|638242640373650017|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&sdata=5TnZQHJCzMV+B2CbZCHh1s7vR5DsDg4CfGhCFA1v61M=&reserved=0)Essential Criteria:* Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons). Registered with the HCPC and RCOT registered. Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. Clinical problem-solving ability. Ability to assess young people’s needs and formulate a treatment plan, from a range of OT modalities. Ability to communicate effectively to all including families, carers, Local Authorities and wider communities. Ability to keep legible and accurate records in accordance with HCPC & RCOT. Ability to be autonomous including when organising, delegating and prioritising. Good team player in all areas. Ability to motivate self and others. To be flexible to the changing needs of the YP and service. Responsible and reliable. Good organisational skills. Able to use initiative and be innovative. Able to work under pressure. Professional appearance. Valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicleWhat’s in it for you?You will be working with an ambitious and driven service that’s really goingplaces, supported by an exceptional team of likeminded individuals who arekeen to learn from you. This is an opportunity to enrich the lives of thepeople we support and make a positive difference, in a role where you haveautonomy.We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people areheard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work withenergy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in theirwork. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make OutcomesFirst Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why weprovide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your worklife but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can beand offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression.For further information on this role please refer the Job Description andPerson Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, pleasecontact: (recruitment@ofgl.co.uk)(mailto:sarah.attwell@ofgl.co.uk)Why work for us?BenefitsYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptionalreward package including: 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 Work 4 days, be paid for 5 T&C;s apply - following successful completion of the probation period Family 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 BenefitsPlatform, 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 coverAnd that’s not all, we place the outcomes of our people in our services atthe heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge thatyour role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promotingthe welfare of our service users. All successful applicants will be subject tosocial media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBSVacancy ID: 257319**#1#speechtherapy #psychology #occupationaltherapy #CareersinEducation#SpecialEducation #CareersinCare #CareersinSpecialEducation
