Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in yourSpeech and Language therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary teamin a rewardingeducationsetting?

Do you want to have opportunities toparticipate inresearchprojects, special interest groups andform part of a wider Speech and Language therapy networkthat meets regularly for training & development?

Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist SALT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?

How about working for an employer who has been awarded a Great Place to Work for the 5th year running?

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Baston House School Kent BR2 7AB

Salary: 35,000 - 53,200 FTE (DOE)plus5000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of 2,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of 2,500upon completion of your final probation period plus 3000 Relocation package. (Relocation package dependent/ agreed based on distance) (T&C‘s apply)

*Please note- basic gradeSALToffers from 33,000+,Specialistfrom39,500+&Highly specialist from48,000+*

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 8:30am - 4:30pm Mon Fri Parttimehoursmaybeconsidered)

Contract: Permanent Term timeonly,orflexibility aroundfull-time contractcan be discussed based on your personalcircumstances)

Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Youruniqueskills andexpertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils.This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams.Creating anenvironment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key.

We understand the value of helping our employeesdevelopin their careers. Forclinicians toachieve their Continued Professional Development(CPD)goalswe offer a 2000 training allowance,so that you cancomplete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed.

About the Group:

Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education.Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England,Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for thechildren and young people we educate for.OurAcornschoolsare there tomeet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for lifes important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While ourmost recent addition, Blenheim Schools,enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools.

Our Vision

Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world.

Our Mission

We commit to unlocking our pupils potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations.

OurPromise

• WE LISTEN.We never assume.
• WE WORK TOGETHER.To make the remarkable happen.
• WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE.To each other and for one another.

Our Promise describes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, worktogetherand behave. Itrepresentswhatstruly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day.It‘s the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual.

The role:

We are looking for aSpeech and LanguageTherapist to join our in-houseclinical team atBaston House school

Working collaboratively with the education team, you will work to embed Speech and Language Therapy approaches, wherever possible, at the whole school level through use of assessment, observation, consultation, training and joint interventions. Working with a cohort of pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs you will be supported through multi-disciplinary clinical teams, guided by our excellent practice and standards team and our OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working. You will be allocated a designated clinical supervisor and be operationally supported by a Lead Clinician on site. You will have a high level of presence and visibility within the school and classroom, working collaboratively with education colleagues whilst also contributing to and coordinating staff training. Regular reviews, reflection and consultations with education staff colleagues will support the embedding of clinical excellence. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.

Our Clinical Teams helpmaintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting thepupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settingsmaintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them.We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of lifeand outcomes of the pupils we support.

Location:Baston House School, Kent Baston House School forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supportingchildren and young people aged 5 19

• Baston House School
• Education - Options Autism

For further informationregarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Essential Criteria:

• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree
• Valid and up to date HCPC Registration
• Registered member of RCSLT
• Minimum 3yrs practicing experience working at the level with this client group in a similar setting
• Highly developed specialist knowledge and clinical understanding underpinned by theory and practical experience
• Experienced in multi-disciplinary working across a range of settings, with some responsibility for service & team performance
• Highly experienced in communicating with and working with families/relatives and carers
• Highly experienced in developing training and in person presentations
• Highly experienced in providing professional and clinical supervision
• Highly experienced in taking part in research projects and conducting audits
• Skills Essential Desirable Exceptional relationship building, analytical and judgmental skills.
• Exceptional communication skills (oral and written)
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Advanced knowledge and highly experienced in the core areas ofSaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards
• Advanced knowledge of a range of approaches relating to neurodivergence, cognitive differences / difficulties and trauma informed practice

Why work for us?

Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options:

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, soyoull get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits 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 servicesand physical health checks
• *Youll 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 benefit
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• 5000 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)
• 3000 Relocation package (T&Cs apply)

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 DBS

We reserve the right to close vacancies early, pleasesubmit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group do