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Speech and Language Therapist

Speech and Language Therapist

Chestnut Hill School

Flintshire

  • Expired
Salary:
Up to £35,000 per annum
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
12 December 2021

Job overview

 


Job Title:         Speech and Language Therapist


Location:         Holywell, North Wales


Salary:              Up to £35,000


Hours:              37.5 per week. (Mon – Fri)


Contract:          Permanent, 52 wks per annum


 


About the role:


We are looking for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our in house Clinical Team, covering multiple sites across residential care and education in North Wales. Working collaboratively with the sites, you will deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our children and young people with developmental trauma, autism, ADHD, complex and SEMH needs. 


You will be responsible for holding the speech and language therapy caseload at Kinsale School and surrounding residential homes. With the full support of our well-established and knowledgeable Clinical Team, you will also contribute to staff training, consultation and reflective practice. Both a challenging and rewarding role, this position would suit a resilient and enthusiastic individual, with a therapeutic approach and the ability to make decisions, as well as manage their own workload.


Our well-established Clinical Team, maintain a nurturing and loving environment where our children can flourish. Always putting our children and young people at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our children and young people are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible.


When it comes to looking after our children, we strive for excellence, which is why we are the leading children services provider in the UK.  With this in mind, we are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision; to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world.


Location: Kinsale School, Holywell; supporting Residential Homes within the region as required. Kinsale Schooll specialise in SEMH education for children between the ages of 8 and 19 years old. 


https://www.optionsautism.co.uk/school_home/options-kinsale/


 


About the Group:


Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high quality foster care and special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for.


We are really proud to say that in October 2021, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the third year running.


Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Care, National Fostering Group and Options Autism.


For more information on the group please visit: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/


 


Essential Criteria:


Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree

Valid and up to date HCPC Registration

Registered member of RCSLT

Previous experience of paid or voluntary work within a trauma or complex needs setting

Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities

Hold a full UK driving licence, with access to a car

Experience 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 considered.

Ability to work independently

What’s in it for you?


We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be, and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression.


An unrivalled core induction and local induction

Holidays starting at 25 days per annum plus bank holidays

An extra day’s holiday for a special day of your choice (birthday, child’s first day at school etc.)

Professional support network

Contributory Pension

Employee Rewards Hub – access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers

Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team

The Hub – employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centre

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary Finance

For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: sarah.attwell@ofgl.co.uk


At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS.


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

About Chestnut Hill School

+44 1745 562500

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Kinsale School is located in a stunning rural location, overlooking the Dee Estuary. Our school provides specialist education for up to 25 students, aged 8 – 19 having a range of complex needs including ASC and ADHD, in addition to impaired social or cognitive functioning due to early life trauma and attachment difficulties.

Our school has an inclusive and innovative approach to support teaching and learning and is currently developing its curriculum to implement the new Welsh Government’s Successful Futures initiative.

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