Outcomes First Group operates a number of specialist education and care brands across the UK, including Blenheim Schools, each delivering tailored provision to meet the diverse needs of children and young people.

To find out more about our segments and expert services, visit: www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/our-services

The Role

We are looking for a Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Maple Grove School. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs.

You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies.

You will be given responsibility for holding a speech and language therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and Lead Clinician, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.

Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain 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 Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.

Location: Maple Grove School – Cheshire CH2 3HR – Maple Grove School forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 5 – 18

Maple Grove School· Education - Options Autism

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

Essential Criteria

• BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registered
• Registered with the RCSLT
• Relevant previous experience as student SaLT or in a previously held job or placement
• Some experience of engaging and supporting individuals presenting with complex communication profiles associated with autism, cognitive differences / difficulties and other diagnoses.
• Some awareness of neurodiversity and trauma informed practice.
• Some experience of multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings
• Some experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
• Good relationship building, analytical and judgmental skills.
• Good communication skills (oral and written).
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards and competent in core areas of SaLT
• Some knowledge of different SaLT assessment tools, types of intervention and knowledge of how to formulate support plans based on needs profile
• Some understanding of the other differences, e.g. sensory and motor, which may impact on an individual’s communication strengths, differences, traits, difficulties and needs profile
• Some understanding of how arousal levels can impact on communication skills.
• Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of some CPD
• Willingness to attend training course and work towards further qualifications relevant to the client group supporting

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, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits 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
• 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
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• £2000 CPD Training Allowance

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, please submit 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 does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

Job Ref: 317094

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