Jobs in Longbenton, tyne & wear, uk

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work / life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!Job Title :          Speech and Language TherapistLocation :          Benton House School – Benton, NE7 7XESalary :              Up to £53,200 FTE DOEHours :             37.5 hours per week, Monday to FridayContract :          Permanent, Term-Time only Essential :         Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle About the roleWe understand the value of helping our employees to achieve their Continued Professional Development goals and offer a £2,000 training allowance in the first year to allow you to complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements.This is a really exciting time to join our growing clinical team supporting the school. This post provides the successful candidate with an opportunity to help us develop the Speech and Language Therapy  working alongside the Lead Clinician, Clinical Locality Lead and Head of Speech and Language Therapy.We are looking for a candidate who has experience of putting in place preventative interventions at a systems level with a whole school approach at the forefront of their mind.  The role will involve working collaboratively with education staff and other clinical disciplines to maximize impact for all students.You will be responsible for holding a speech and language therapy caseload and with the full support of our knowledgeable Clinical Team, you will also contribute to staff training and consultation. Both a challenging and rewarding role, this position would suit a resilient and enthusiastic individual, with a creative therapeutic approach and the ability to make decisions, as well as manage their own workload. In addition, you will provide information and training to staff, commissioners and other agencies as required. You may also be required to support with line management and clinical supervision of junior members of the team.Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person centred, empowering approach always putting the people we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the people 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 life of the people in our care.Location :   Benton House School – Benton, NE7 7XEOpening Spring 2025About the GroupOutcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate for.We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified 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 :  (url removed)Essential Criteria : Speech and Language Therapy degreeRegistered with the HCPC and RCSLT or RCOTExperience of managing a complex caseload.Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activitiesHold a full UK driving license, with access to a carAbility to work independently as agreed under supervisionExperience of multi-professional work teams or services within designated specialtyWhat’s in it for you?You will be working with an ambitious and driven service that’s really going places, supported by an exceptional team of likeminded individuals who are keen to learn from you. You will have the resources and time to implement your strategic vision for therapies as this role will be key to the development of the service. This is an opportunity to enrich the lives of the adults we support and make a positive difference, in a role where you have autonomy.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.For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact :  (email address removed)Why work for us?Alongside working with a network of clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options.BenefitsYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including : Generous Annual Leave EntitlementLife 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

• You’ll 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 benefitFamily 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 Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including : A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefitsUp to £2000 to spend on CPD (post probation)100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroadCycle to Work SchemesElectric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverAnd that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the people in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.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 DBSVacancy ID : (phone number removed)#1#speechtherapy #psychology #occupationaltherapy #CareersinEducation #SpecialeducationWe reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications